Listening to DAB/DAB+ (for RCD-M40DAB only)

About DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting)

Since the DAB system is broadcasted in digital format, DAB system can supply crystal-clear audio and stable reception even in mobile objects. DAB is a new generation radio which can provide data service and supplementary multi-media services.

DAB broadcasts multiple services under one Ensemble that are called service components.

Each component contains inherent programmes; news, music, sports, and many more.

Each Ensemble and service component has its label, and users can recognize a current broadcasting station and service contents by using the label.

The main service component is broadcast as Primary while the others are broadcast as Secondary.

Also rich character information is serviced through Dynamic Labels; song title, artist composer etc.

About DAB+

The main difference between DAB and DAB+ is the type of audio codec used.

DAB: MPEG2
DAB+: MAEG4 (AAC)

This unit can receive both DAB and DAB+ broadcasts.

Tuning in DAB stations

Press TUNER to select “DAB”.

When a DAB operation is performed for the first time after purchase, auto scanning is performed automatically.

Press TUNE +, - to select the desired broadcast station.

The broadcast stations are displayed in the order in which they were scanned.

NOTE

DAB stations can be stored in the preset memory and played in the same way as FM stations.

A maximum of 30 DAB broadcast stations can be preset.

Auto scanning broadcast stations

Connect the antenna beforehand.

Press SETUP during DAB reception.
Use shirosankaku shirosankaku-Reverse to select “TUNER SETUP”, then press ENTER.
Use shirosankaku shirosankaku-Reverse to select “DAB AUTO SCAN”, then press ENTER.
Press ENTER.

This unit searches for receivable DAB stations.

Switching the reception information for the currently tuned in DAB station

Press INFO during DAB reception.

Dynamic Label Segment:

Text data included in the broadcast is scrolled.

Station Name:

The service station name is displayed.

Program Type:

The category of the tuned in station is displayed.

Ensemble Name:

The ensemble name is displayed.

Frequency:

The frequency is displayed.

Signal Quality:

The reception signal intensity is displayed (0 to 8).

If the reception signal intensity is 5 or greater, the program can be received without noise.

Audio Information:

The mode of the currently tuned in station and its bit rate are displayed.

Making the DAB settings

Press DAB/RDS during DAB reception.
Use shirosankaku shirosankaku-Reverse to select “item”, then press ENTER.

TUNING AID:

The reception intensity of the currently tuned in frequency is displayed. Use this if your preferred station cannot be received.

Use the White-Arrow-Left and White-Arrow-Right buttons to select a frequency to tune into. It takes around 4-5 seconds to correctly display the reception intensity (→|) after selecting a frequency.
If necessary, adjust the position of the antenna so that the reception intensity (→|) passes to the right of the Square Black mark.
The station can now be received.
Press the ENTER button to select the station and exit TUNING AID.

STATION ORDER:

The service list is created with the auto scan function.

MULTIPLEX: In order of frequency

ALPHANUMERIC: In alphabetical order

DRC (Dynamic Range Control):

Off / 1/2 / 1

DAB VERSION:

The DAB module’s version is displayed.

DAB initialize

When the “DAB Initialize” procedure is performed, all the preset memory settings for the stations and DABs are reset.

Press SETUP during DAB reception.
Use shirosankaku shirosankaku-Reverse to select “TUNER SETUP”, then press ENTER.
Use shirosankaku shirosankaku-Reverse to select “DAB INITIALIZE”, then press ENTER.
Press ENTER.

Once initialization is completed, auto scanning is performed automatically.

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