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7. Operating the DAB Radio
•
Press mode (4) repeatedly until dAB is displayed. the
display shows the current frequency.
7.1. Station Search (DAB)
An automatic station search will be performed when
you switch the radio on for the first time. The station
search searches the entire frequency band (band III) in
the digital radio network and saves the stations found in
alphabetical order.
• Press
[MEnu]
(3) and turn
[EntEr]/[nAVIgAtE]
(8) until
you see Full scan. Press
[EntEr]/[nAVIgAtE]
(8) to
start a new search.
• Once the radio has finished its search, you can
navigate through the saved stations by turning
[EntEr]/[nAVIgAtE]
(8).
• Confirm your selection by pressing
[EntEr]/[nAVIgAtE]
(8) to start listening to a station.
7.2. Manual Station Search (DAB)
With the manual station search function you can search
through individual frequencies and channels. you can use
this function if you know the frequency range of a station
you would like to search for.
•
Press [MEnu] (3) and turn [EntEr]/[nAVIgAtE] (8) until
you see
Manual tune
.
•
Press [EntEr]/[nAVIgAtE] (8) to start the manual station
search.
•
turn and press [EntEr]/[nAVIgAtE] (8) to select the
desired frequency range. A frequency range of 5A to 13f
can be searched through.
7.3. DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
Some dAB network radio stations support audio level
control; a function that is activated when playback volume
varies. If the volume suddenly increases during playback,
drC automatically lowers the volume. the same happens
when playback is suddenly quiet. the radio then increases
the volume again.
•
Press [MEnu] (3) and turn [EntEr]/[nAVIgAtE] (8) until
you see
DRC
.
•
Press [EntEr]/[nAVIgAtE] (8) to make drC settings.
•
turn [EntEr]/[nAVIgAtE] (8) to select drC high,
low or off, and confirm your selection by pressing
[EntEr]/[nAVIgAtE] (8).
7.4. Additional Information (DAB)
Many stations broadcast additional information:
•
Press [InfO] (2) repeatedly to view additional information
in the following order:
• Time/Date
the radio receives the current time and date from the
information transmitted. If the station currently playing
does not broadcast time information, a time/date symbol
only will appear in the display
• Frequency
the frequency of the station currently being received is
shown on the display.
• Audio Bit Rate
the digitally received bit rate of the current station is shown
on the display.
• Signal strength
the current signal strength is shown as a bar. A longer bar
indicates good signal strength, meaning that you will have
uninterrupted listening without “drop-outs”.
Note
In many cases, the signal strength varies depending on
the installation location. to improve reception, choose
an installation location near a window.
• DLS – Dynamic Label Segment
dlS is digitally broadcast streaming text that provides
additional information on the
current programme.
• Programme Type
the programme type (style, genre, etc.) is displayed. If no
information is available,
a Programme type
symbol only will appear on the display.
• Ensemble/Multiplex (Group Name)
Ensemble/Multiplex is a group of different stations
broadcasting on a shared frequency and/or a shared
frequency block, or in a region.
