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DAB (DIGITAL AUDIO BROADCASTING) TUNING
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DRC mode
C)DRC MODE
Some DAB broadcasters transmit a wide dynamic range
enabling high quality sound, accompanied by DRC
(Dynamic Range Control) data. Use this feature to
compress the dynamic range of the DAB broadcast. This
is especially useful when you listen to a DAB service in a
noisy environment or at a low volume at night.
1
Press
u
/
d
to select “DRC MODE” in “DAB
MENU”, and then press ENTER.
For details, see “Using DAB MENU” on page 64.
The current setting appears in the front panel display.
2
Press
j
/
i
to select the desired option.
Choices:
AUTO
, OFF
• Select “AUTO” to utilize DRC data (if
transmitted). The dynamic range of the DAB
signals is compressed, enhancing the audio quality
in a noisy environment or at a low volume at night.
• Select “OFF” not to utilize DRC data (if
transmitted). The dynamic range of the DAB
signals is played in full, enabling high quality
sound.
If “DRC MODE: AUTO” is selected and the DAB broadcast
contains DRC data, the DRC indicator lights up in the front
panel display.
3
Press ENTER.
This unit returns to the “DRC MODE” menu.
Note
A/B/C/D/E
ENTER
PRESET/CH
A/B/C/D/E
ENTER
PRESET/CH
DRC MODE:AUTO
A/B/C/D/E
ENTER
PRESET/CH
DRC MODE:OFF
DRC MODE:AUTO
A/B/C/D/E
ENTER
PRESET/CH
C)DRC MODE
