DAB Operation
DAB or Digital Audio Broadcasting represents a New age in broadcasting technology and
as with all new technologies it is significantly different to traditional Analogue FM/AM
broadcast methods. The new system no longer relies on the user tuning to a given
frequency but instead allows the DAB receiver to provide an active service list of all
available radio programmes/stations at the touch of one button.
Before selecting the DAB function for the first time please ensure the DAB
Rod aerial is fully extended and upright.
1. Press the STANDBY button on the front of the unit or on the remote control to switch
the unit ON the standby indicator will extinguish.
2. Press the DAB button, the LCD display will illuminate and will show welcome to DAB,
solid blocks will progress across the display from left to right and after around 10
seconds "now tuning" will show in the display and the first station on the service list will
be tuned to.
NOTE: At this stage and in the unlikely event that the display shows No station
available this indicates the unit has been unable to locate any available
stations this may be due to
a. N o D A B s e r v i c e i n t h e l o c a l a r e a
C h e c k w i t h t h e D R D B a t
www.digitalradionow.co.uk or call the reception Helpline on 08707 747474
c. In the event that the available signal is still not sufficient it may be necessary to
connect an external aerial to the socket on the rear of this unit. In this case please
ensure the aerial switch is set to the EXT position.
3. Assuming there is now a service list available the other stations on the list can be
located by using the UP and DOWN buttons to scroll the list and then to listen to station
shown on the bottom line of the display press the select button.
IMPORTANT :
b. The unit needs relocating to a better location in order to get adequate reception to
help with this process a tuning aid can be accessed by pressing the select button
this will bring up a manual tuning aid which will show the available signal strength
for a given multiplex the incoming signal should exceed the outline box shown in
the display to ensure good uninterrupted reception. Move the unit around in the
location until an adequate signal is received.
Important Reminder for DAB Reception
NOT
Please be reminded that this unit is specifically designed for
reception of UK only DAB services restricted to Band 3 only it will
therefore
receive DAB services in Europe which are broadcast
on L band.
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