Sony MDX-F5800 CD Player User Manual


 
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If FM stereo reception is poor
— Monaural Mode
During radio reception, press (SENS)
(BTM) repeatedly until “MONO-ON”
appears.
The sound improves, but becomes monaural
(“STEREO” disappears).
To return to normal radio reception mode, press
(SENS) (BTM) (“MONO-OFF” appears).
Tip
If FM broadcasts are difficult to hear, set DSO to
“OFF” (page 23).
Storing only the desired
stations
You can manually preset the desired stations on
any chosen number button.
1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly to select
the radio.
2 Press (MODE) repeatedly to select the
band.
3 Press (SEEK) (+) or (SEEK) (–) to tune
in the station that you want to store.
4 Press the desired number button ((1)
to (6)) for 2 seconds until “MEM”
appears.
The number button indication appears in the
display.
Note
If you try to store another station on the same number
button, the previously stored station will be erased.
RDS
Overview of RDS
FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS)
service send inaudible digital information along
with the regular radio programme signal. For
example, one of the following will be displayed
upon receiving a station with RDS capability.
RDS services
RDS data offers you other conveniences, such as:
Automatic retuning of a programme, helpful
during long-distance drives. — AF t page 16
Receiving traffic announcements, even
when enjoying another programme/source.
— TA t page 17
Selecting stations by the type of
programme. — PTY t page 18
Automatic clock time setting.
— CT t page 19
Notes
Depending on the country/region, not all of the RDS
functions are available.
RDS will not work properly if the signal strength is
too weak or if the station you are tuned to is not
transmitting RDS data.
“MONO” indicator is displayed.
To Press
Switch Clock/
Station name
(DSPL)
Displayable items
Radio band
Function
Displayable items
Preset number/Station
name (frequency)
•Clock
RDS data