17
DAB Display Modes
Every time you press the INFO button, the bottom line of the
display will cycle through the following display modes.
DLS (Dynamic Label Segment)
Dynamic label segment is a scrolling message that the
broadcaster may include with their transmissions. The
message usually includes information, such as programme
details etc.
Signal Strength
The display will show a slide bar to indicate the signal
strength, the stronger the signal, the longer the bar will be
from left to right.
Programme Type
This describes the “STYLE” or “GENRE” of music that is being
broadcast e.g. “ROCK” or “CLASSICAL”.
Ensemble Name
An Ensemble/multiplex is a collection of radio stations that
are bundled and transmitted on one frequency. There are
national and local multiplexes. Local ones contain stations
that are specific to that area.
DAB – unlike normal radio, groups together
several radio stations and transmits them on
one frequency.
Channel Number
DAB digital radio can be broadcast on a wide number of
frequencies. A number of channels have been allocated
(5A-13F). Refer to the table in p.18-19 for details.
Frequency
The frequency of the present station will be displayed.
Error in Signal
A number showing the error rate. If the number is 0, it means
the signal received is error free and the signal strength is
strong. If the error rate is high, it is recommended to reorient
the radio aerial or reposition the unit.
Bitrate
The display will show the digital audio bit rate being received.
Mode
The display will show DAB or FM mode.
Date and Clock
The broadcaster (Radio station) provides clock and date
information automatically so there’s no need to manually set
this information. If the information is not available, the display
will show “NO CLOCK“ and “NO DATE“.
Ensemble Name
Channel Number
Frequency
Error in signal
Signal Strength
DLS
Programme Type
Bitrate
Clock
Mode
Date
