Rds; Overview Of Rds; Automatic Retuning For Best Reception Results; Af Function - Sony MEX-1HD Operating Instructions Manual
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RDS
Overview of RDS
FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS)
service send inaudible digital information along
with the regular radio programme signal. For
example, one of the following will be displayed
upon receiving a station with RDS capability.
Station name*
Radio
Preset station
band
number
* Station name and frequency do not appear at the
same time.
RDS services
RDS data offers you other conveniences, such as:
• Automatic retuning of a programme, helpful
during long-distance drives. — AF t page 28
• Receiving traffic announcements, even
when enjoying another programme/source.
— TA t page 30
• Selecting stations by the type of programme
it broadcasts. — PTY t page 32
• Automatic clock time setting. — CT t page
33
Notes
• Depending on the country or region, not all of the
RDS functions are available.
• RDS may not work properly if the signal strength is
weak or if the station you are tuned to is not
transmitting RDS data.
28
Frequency*
Automatic retuning for best
reception results
— AF function
The alternative frequencies (AF) function allows
the radio to always tune into the area's strongest
signal for the station you are listening to.
Frequencies change automatically.
98.5 MHz
Station
SOURCE
F2
1
Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
"FM."
2
Press (FUNCTION) repeatedly to
display the function menu "AF."
3
Press (F1) (AF) to select "AF On."
The unit starts searching for an alternative
frequency with a stronger signal in the same
network.
If "No AF" is displayed, the currently tuned
station does not have an alternative frequency.
Note
When there is no alternative frequency in the area or
when you do not need to search for one, turn the AF
function off by selecting "AF Off."
Tips
• To select "AF" in another way, press (MENU) during
radio reception, then select "AF" in "RDS" (page 58).
• The default setting is "AF On."
• "
" is displayed (" B" appears to the left of
AF
"AF") when AF is set to "AF On."
96.0 MHz
102.5 MHz
F1
MENU
F3
FUNCTION
R dial
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