Sony CMT-CP333 Operating Instructions - Page 12
Using the Radio Data System (RDS), Receiving RDS broadcasts - service manual
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Listening to the radio (continued) To tune in a non-preset radio station In step 3, press TUNING MODE repeatedly until "AUTO" and "PRESET" disappear from the display, then press TUNING +/- (or m/M on the remote) repeatedly to tune in the desired station (Manual Tuning). Tips • If there is static during an FM broadcast, press STEREO/MONO on the remote until "MONO" appears in the display. After "MONO" appears in the display, the frequency will appear. The broadcast will no longer be in stereo, but the reception will improve. • To improve the reception, adjust the supplied antennas or connect an external antenna. Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (European model only) What is the Radio Data System? Radio Data System (RDS)* is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. Note RDS may not work properly if the station you have tuned in is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal is weak. * Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they all provide the same type of services. If you are not familiar with the RDS system, check with your local radio stations for details on RDS services in your area. Receiving RDS broadcasts Simply select a station from the FM band. When you tune in a station that provides RDS services, the station name appears in the display. To check the RDS information Each time you press DISPLAY on the remote, the display changes as follows: Station name* t Frequency t Clock display t Station name* t ...... * If the RDS broadcast is not properly received, the station name may not appear in the display. 12