Sony CDX GT310 Instruction Manual - Page 9
RDS, Overview, Setting AF and TA, Presetting the volume of traffic - clock set
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Tip If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen to, press and hold (SEEK) -/+ to locate the approximate frequency, then press (SEEK) -/+ repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency (manual tuning). RDS Overview FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS) service send inaudible digital information along with the regular radio program signal. Display items A TA/TP*1 B Radio band, Function C Frequency*2 (Program service name), Preset number, Clock, RDS data *1 "TA" flashes during traffic information. "TP" lights up while such a station is received. *2 While receiving the RDS station, " *" is displayed on the left of the frequency indication. To change display items C, press (DSPL). RDS services This unit automatically provides RDS services as follows: AF (Alternative Frequencies) Selects and retunes the station with the strongest signal in a network. By using this function, you can continuously listen to the same program during a long-distance drive without having to retune the same station manually. TA (Traffic Announcement)/TP (Traffic Program) Provides current traffic information/programs. Any information/program received, will interrupt the currently selected source. PTY (Program Types) Displays the currently received program type. Also searches your selected program type. CT (Clock Time) The CT data from the RDS transmission sets the clock. Notes • Depending on the country/region, not all RDS functions may be available. • RDS will not work if the signal strength is too weak, or if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting RDS data. Setting AF and TA 1 Press (AF/TA) repeatedly until the desired setting appears. Select AF-ON TA-ON AF, TA-ON AF, TA-OFF To activate AF and deactivate TA. activate TA and deactivate AF. activate both AF and TA. deactivate both AF and TA. Storing RDS stations with the AF and TA setting You can preset RDS stations along with the AF/ TA setting. If you use the BTM function, only RDS stations are stored with the same AF/TA setting. If you preset manually, you can preset both RDS and non-RDS stations with the AF/TA setting for each. 1 Set AF/TA, then store the station with BTM or manually. Presetting the volume of traffic announcememnts You can preset the volume level of the traffic announcements so as to not miss hearing them. 1 Rotate the volume control dial to adjust the volume level. 2 Press and hold (AF/TA) until "TA" appears. Receiving emergency announcements With AF or TA on, the emergency announcements will automatically interrupt the currently selected source. Staying with one regional program - REG When the AF function is on: this unit's factory setting restricts reception to a specific region, so you will not be switched to another regional station with a stronger frequency. If you leave this regional program's reception area, set "REG-OFF" in setup during FM reception (page 12). continue to next page t 9