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Press again - Displays technical information, such as the channel label
and centre frequency

Press again - Displays the audio signal data rate (in kilobytes per
second) and mode (stereo or mono)

Press again - Shows the signal error rate, where zero is perfect. The
number increases as the signal deteriorates.

Press again - Returns to scrolling text service

THE "MENU" BUTTON

Press the "Menu" button once to enter menu mode. Use the tune/enter
dial to scan through the various menu options and push to select the
assortment of services.

STATION ORDER - 

This offers three different configurations for the

station order.

Favourite station - When selected the ten most popular stations, 
defined by average listening time, are displayed first.

Alphanumeric - Displays the list of available stations alphabetically
and numerically

Active station - Lists active stations. The validity of a service is
checked during scanning, manual tuning, tuning to a different
ensemble. There is also an option in the station order menu called
'prune station'. This will remove any stations that have been stored
in the tuner memory, but no longer broadcast. Select this by pressing
the tune/enter dial.

MANUAL TUNE - 

Turn the tune/enter dial to move up and down

frequencies, then press to select.

DRC VALUE - DYNAMIC RANGE COMPRESSION - 

There are three

settings. Scroll through and press the tune/enter dial to select.  A figure
"1" delivers maximum dynamic compression, while zero means there no
compression across the dynamic range.

SW VERSION - 

Displays software version

BRIGHTNESS

Press the brightness button to dim the display.  Press again to restore
the default setting.

SIGNAL STRENGTH

Pressing the tune/enter dial while a station is playing will show the
quality of the signal being received.

PRESETS - STORING AND USING

To store a preset a station select the desired broadcast with the
tune/enter dial. To select simply press the tune/enter dial. Once the
station is selected, hold down the required preset button for two
seconds. "Preset (number) saved" will be shown on the display and the
station will now be stored under this preset. To select presets six to ten
press the shift button and within two seconds press the required preset
button.

NOTE

There is a DAB300 remote handset available allowing full control of your
DAB tuner from the comfort of your armchair. Please ask your
Cambridge Audio dealer for details.

DAB300

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Summary of Contents for DAB300

Page 1: ...DAB300 Digital Radio Tuner Owners Manual DAB300 REMOTE HANDSET NOW AVAILABLE...

Page 2: ...tal to analogue converter with built in 4x up sampling from respected manufacturer Wolfson Microelectronics Our aim in realising the DAB300 was to bring into the home digital radio s beautifully clear...

Page 3: ...tic Compatibility 89 336 EEC Directives when used according to this instruction manual For continued compliance only Cambridge Audio accessories should be used with this product and servicing must be...

Page 4: ...o select the function of the tune enter dial 5 AUTO TUNE BUTTON Use this button to Initiate a search for available stations after adjusting the aerial 6 BRIGHTNESS BUTTON Use this button to toggle bet...

Page 5: ...onnect to the input of a separate DAC or digital recording machine Use a high quality fibre optic interconnect cable designed specifically for audio use 5 4 PHONO SPDIF OUTPUT This coaxial output is f...

Page 6: ...amplifier when your DAB300 is switched off CONNECTING TO DIGITAL DEVICES The DAB300 is equipped to provide a high quality digital audio output for connection to digital loudspeakers amplifiers and ot...

Page 7: ...is manual for more details SELECTING A SERVICE One of the key advantages of digital tuners is the simplicity of tuning Rotate the large tune enter dial on the front panel to scroll through the availab...

Page 8: ...but no longer broadcast Select this by pressing the tune enter dial MANUAL TUNE Turn the tune enter dial to move up and down frequencies then press to select DRC VALUE DYNAMIC RANGE COMPRESSION There...

Page 9: ...g so reception will be clear After you have optimised the aerial position for the station you are listening to check the signal strength of other stations to make sure you have sufficient level for th...

Page 10: ...lar frequency to listen to your favourite broadcast you can simply select the station name DAB also enables broadcasters to transmit additional data with the audio which takes in other audio channels...

Page 11: ...stributor to confirm that you have an unaltered serial number and or you purchased from a Cambridge Audio authorised dealer This Warranty does not cover cosmetic damage or damage due to acts of God ac...

Page 12: ...For the latest information on Cambridge Audio products visit us at www cambridgeaudio com Made from recyclable material Part No AP12963 2...

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