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DAB Display Modes
Every time you press the INFO button, the display will cycle through the following display
modes: DLS, Programme Type, Muitlplex Name, Frequency, Audio Bit rate, Signal Strength,
Date/Time
.
The information is displayed on the lower segment of the display.
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.
Programme Type
This describes the “Style” or “Genre” of music that is
being broadcast e.g. “Rock” or “Classical”.
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 e.g.
BBC World.
Frequency
The frequency of the present station will be
displayed, such as “11C 220.352MHz”.
Audio Bit Rate
The display will show the audio mode (Stereo or
Mono) and the digital audio bit rate being received.
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.
DLS
Programme Type
Muitlplex Name
Frequency
Audio Bit Rate
Signal Strength
Date/Time
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