DAB Display Modes
Every time you press the RDS/INFO button, the display will cycle through the following
display modes.
DLS
Signal Strength
Programme Type
Ensemble Name
Channel Number
Frequency
Error in signal
Audio Mode
Bitrate
Clock
Date
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.
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.
Programme Type
This describes the “Style” or “genre” of music that is being
broadcast e.g. “Rock” or “Classical”.
Ensemble Name
A Ensemble/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.
Channel Number
DAB digital radio can be broadcast on a wide number of
frequencies.
Frequency
The frequency of the present station will be displayed.
Error in signal
A number showing the error rate. If the number is 0, it means
the signal received is error free and the signal strength is
strong. If the error rate is high, it is recommended to reorient
the radio aerial or reposition the unit.
Audio Mode
The display will show the audio mode (Stereo or Mono) of
the current station.
Bitrate
The display will show
the digital audio bit rate being received.
Clock
The broadcaster (Radio station) provides clock information
automatically. If the information is not available, the display will
show the incorrect time.
Date
The broadcaster (Radio station) provides date information
automatically. If the information is not available, the display will
show the incorrect date.
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