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DAB Display Modes
Every time you press the INFO button, the lower segment of the display will cycle through
the following display modes:
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.
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.
Programme Type
This describes the “Style” or “genre” of music that is being
broadcast e.g. “Rock” or “Classical”. If the information is not
available, the display will show “<Programme Type>”.
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.
Channel Number/
Frequency
The number and frequency of the present station will be displayed.
Signal Error
This shows the quality of the signal reception, with 0 being the best
quality reception.
Audio Bit Rate
The display will show the digital audio bit rate being received.
Power Status
The display will show the power source being used. If the power
source is battery it will show the battery capacity.
Time
The broadcaster (radio station) provides clock information
automatically so there’s no need to manually set this information.
Date
The broadcaster (radio station) provides date information
automatically so there’s no need to manually set this information.
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