Sony CHC-CL1 Operating Instructions - Page 16

Labeling the preset stations — Station Name, Using the Radio Data System (RDS)*

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Labeling the preset stations - Station Name You can label each preset station with up to 12 characters (Station Name). 1 Tune the desired station you want to label (see "Listening to the radio" on page 15). 2 Follow the same procedures as from step 3 to 8 of "Labeling a CD" on page 12. To erase the name 1 Tune the station. 2 Press NAME EDIT/CHARACTER on the remote. 3 Press CLEAR on the remote repeatedly to erase the name. 4 Press ENTER/YES on the remote. 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. This tuner offers convenient RDS features like station name display and location of stations by program type. RDS is available only on FM stations.* Note RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned in is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal is weak. * NotallFMstationsprovideRDSservice,nordo they provide the same types 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. 16

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Labeling the preset
stations
— Station Name
You can label each preset station with up to
12 characters (Station Name).
1
Tune the desired station you want to
label (see “Listening to the radio” on
page 15).
2
Follow the same procedures as from
step 3 to 8 of “Labeling a CD” on page
12.
To erase the name
1
Tune the station.
2
Press NAME EDIT/CHARACTER on the
remote.
3
Press CLEAR on the remote repeatedly to
erase the name.
4
Press ENTER/YES on the remote.
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. This tuner offers convenient
RDS features like station name display and
location of stations by program type. RDS is
available only on FM stations.*
Note
RDSmaynotworkproperlyifthestationyoutuned
inisnottransmittingtheRDSsignalproperlyorifthe
signalisweak.
* NotallFMstationsprovideRDSservice,nordo
theyprovidethesametypesofservices.Ifyouare
notfamiliarwiththeRDSsystem,checkwithyour
localradiostationsfordetailsonRDSservicesin
yourarea.
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.