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DAB display modes
Every time you press the MENU/INFO button, the display will cycle through the following
display modes: Programme Type, Ensemble/Multiplex (Group name), Signal Strength,
Time/Date, Frequency, Audio Bit Rate, DLS.
The information is displayed on the lower segment of the display.
programme type
This describes the style of the programme that is
being broadcast. If the information is not available,
the display will show “<Programme Type>”.
ensemble/multiplex name
A 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.
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.
time/date
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 “<Time/Date>”.
frequency
The frequency of the present station will be displayed.
audio bit rate
The display will show the digital audio bit rate being
received.
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
program details etc.
Time/Date
Frequency
Audio Bit Rate
Programme Type
Signal Strength
DLS
Ensemble/Multiplex
(Group name)
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