Sony STR-DA1000ES Operating Instructions (STRDA1000ES) - Page 27

Using the remote 1 STR-DA1000ES: Move the easy scroll key to select "TUNER", then press the key repeatedly to select FM or AM. STR-DB790: Press TUNER repeatedly to select FM or AM. 2 Press D.SKIP/CH/PRESET +/- repeatedly to select the preset station you want. To select the Preset station directly Press the numeric buttons on the remote. The preset station of the selected number in the current memory page is tuned in. Press SHIFT on the remote to change the memory page. Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (Models of area code CEL, CEK only) This receiver also allows you to use RDS (Radio Data System), which enables radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. You can also display RDS information. Receiving RDS broadcasts Simply select a station on the FM band using direct tuning (page 25), automatic tuning (page 25), or preset tuning (page 26). When you tune in a station that provides RDS services, the RDS indicator lights up and the program service name appears in the display. Note RDS may not work properly if the station you tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal strength is weak. Displaying RDS information While receiving an RDS station, press DISPLAY. Each time you press the button, RDS information on the display changes cyclically as follows: PS (Program Service name) or preset station namea) t Frequencyb) t PTY (Program Type) indicationc) t RT (Radio Text) indicationd) t CT (Current Time) indication (in 24-hour system) t Sound field currently applied t Volume level a) This information appears only when PS is received or the preset station is indexed. b) This information also appears for non-RDS FM stations. c) Type of program being broadcast (see page 28). d) Text messages sent by the RDS station. Notes • If there is an emergency announcement by government authorities, "ALARM" flashes in the display. continued 27GB Amplifier Operation