Listening to DAB radio (U.K., Europe, Russia and Middle East models)
Preparing the DAB tuning
DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) uses digital signals for clearer sound and more
stable reception compared to analog signals. The unit can also receive DAB+ (an
upgraded version of DAB) that allows for more stations using MPEG-4 HE-AAC v2
audio codec, which has a more efficient transmission method.
NOTE
▪ The unit supports Band III (174 to 240 MHz) only.
▪ Be sure to check the DAB coverage in your area in that not all areas are currently being covered. For a list
of nationwide DAB statuses and worldwide DAB frequencies, check WorldDMB online at
http://www.worlddab.org/.
▪ For details on the antenna connection, see the following:
– “Connecting the DAB/FM antenna (U.K., Europe, Russia and Middle East models)” (p.30)
Before tuning into DAB radio stations, perform an initial scan.
1
Press DAB to select the DAB band.
The following message appears on the front display if you have not
performed an initial scan yet.
ENHANCER
LINK
ECO
MASTER
OUT
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Hi
YPAO VOL. A - DRC
SLEEP
PARTY
ZONE
3 B
2 A
MUTE VIRTUAL
SBL
SB
SBR
FPR
FPL
SL
SW
SR
STEREO TUNED
VOL.
Press [ENTER]
2
Press ENTER to start an initial scan.
ENHANCER
LINK
ECO
MASTER
OUT
2
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Hi
YPAO VOL. A - DRC
SLEEP
PARTY
ZONE
3 B
2 A
MUTE VIRTUAL
SBL
SB
SBR
FPR
FPL
SL
SW
SR
STEREO TUNED
VOL.
>>>------- 30%
When the initial scan finishes, the unit automatically tunes into the first
DAB radio station as stored in station order.
ENHANCER
LINK
ECO
MASTER
OUT
2
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es
Hi
YPAO VOL. A - DRC
SLEEP
PARTY
ZONE
3 B
2 A
MUTE VIRTUAL
SBL
SB
SBR
FPR
FPL
STEREO TUNED
VOL.
SL
SW
SR
BBC Radio 4
NOTE
▪ If no DAB radio stations are found by an initial scan, the message in Step 1 appears again.
Press ENTER to start an initial scan again.
▪ You can check reception strength of each DAB channel label. For details, see the following:
– “Checking reception strength of each DAB channel label” (p.61)
▪ To perform an initial scan again after some DAB radio stations are stored, select “Init Scan” in
the “Option” menu. If you perform an initial scan again, the DAB radio stations currently
registered to the preset numbers will be cleared. For details, see the following:
– “Performing an initial scan for DAB radio reception” (p.88)
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