9
Actual total number:
Sony CDX-C610RDS (
E
,F,G,I) 3-856-122-12(1)
EN
Receiving the memorised
stations
1
Press
(SOURCE)
repeatedly to select the
desired band.
2
Press the number button (
(1)
to
(10)
)
momentarily where the desired station is
stored.
If you cannot tune in a preset
station
Press either side of
(SEEK/AMS)
momentarily to search for the station
(automatic tuning).
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station. Press either side of
(SEEK/AMS)
repeatedly until the desired station is
received.
Note
If the automatic tuning stops too frequently, press
(SHIFT)
, then press
(3)
(PLAY MODE) repeatedly until
“LOCAL” (local seek mode) is displayed. Then press
(4)
(
n
) to select “ON.”
Only the stations with relatively strong signals will be
tuned in.
Tip
If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen
to, press and hold either side of
(SEEK/AMS)
for two
seconds until the desired frequency appears (manual
tuning).
If FM stereo reception is poor
— Monaural Mode
1
Press
(SHIFT)
, then press
(3)
(PLAY
MODE) repeatedly until “MONO”
appears.
2
Press
(4)
(
n
) repeatedly until “MONO-
ON“ appears.
The sound improves, but becomes
monaural (“ST” disappears).
To go back to the normal mode, select
“MONO-OFF” in step 2 above.
Changing the displayed items
Each time you press
(DSPL)
, the items
alternate between the frequency and time.
RDS
Overview of the RDS
function
Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting
service that allows FM stations to send
additional digital information along with the
regular radio programme signal. Your car
stereo offers you a variety of services. Here are
just a few: re-tuning the same programme
automatically, listening to traffic
announcements and locating a station by
programme type.
Notes
• Depending on the country or region, not all of the RDS
functions are available.
• RDS may not work properly if the signal strength is
weak or if the station you are tuned in is not
transmitting RDS data.
Displaying the station
name
The name of the station currently received
lights up in the display.
Select an FM station.
When you tune in an FM station that
transmits RDS data, the station name
appear in the display.
Note
The “
*
” indication means that an RDS station is being
received.
Changing the displayed items
Each time you press
(DSPL)
, the item changes
as follows:
”
Frequency
”
Clock
”
Station Name
Note
“NO NAME” appears if the station received does not
transmit RDS data.
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