Sony CMT-RB5 Operating Instructions (CMTRB5) - Page 16

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. RDS is available only on FM stations*. Note RDS may not work properly if the station you are 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 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. To check the RDS information Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes as follows: t Station name* r Frequency r Clock display (for eight seconds) r BASS level (for three seconds) r TREBLE level (for three seconds) * If the RDS broadcast is not received, the station name may not appear in the display. Falling asleep to music - Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off after a certain amount of time, so that you can fall asleep to music. You can preset the time to turn off in 10 minutes increments. ?/1 SLEEP N X x , Press SLEEP repeatedly to select a desired time. Each time you press the button, the minute display (the remaining time) changes as follows: t SLEEP OFF t AUTO 10min T ... T 80min T 90min T "SLEEP" flashes in the display, except when "SLEEP OFF" is selected. To check the remaining time Press SLEEP once. However, the remaining time is not displayed when "AUTO" is selected. To change the time to turn off Select the time you want by pressing SLEEP. To cancel the Sleep Timer function Press SLEEP repeatedly until "SLEEP OFF" appears. 16