Receiving Broadcasts
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GB
STR-SL50/40 4-247-584-11(1) (
GB
, FR, DE, ES)
Using the Radio Data
System (RDS)
(Models of area code CEL 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.
Note that RDS is operable only for FM
stations.*
* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do
they provide the same types of services. If you are
not familiar with the RDS services in your area,
check with your local radio stations for details.
Receiving RDS broadcasts
Simply select a station on the FM band
using direct tuning (page 24), automatic
tuning (page 25), or preset tuning (page
25).
When you tune in a station that provides RDS
services, the RDS indicator lights up and the
program station name normally 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:
Program Station name
t
Frequency
t
Program Type indication
a)
t
Radio Text
indication
b)
t
Current Time indication
(in 24-hour system)
t
Sound field currently
applied
t
Volume
a) Type of program being broadcast (page 28).
b) Text messages sent by the RDS station.
Notes
• If there is an emergency announcement by
government authorities, “ALARM” flashes in the
display.
• When the message consists of 9 characters or more,
the message scrolls across the display.
• If a station does not provide a particular RDS
service, “NO XXXX” (such as “NO TEXT”)
appears in the display.
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