User's Manual

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DAB RADIO (not available on all models)
What is DAB Digital Radio?
DAB stands for Digital Audio Broadcasting. The difference between DAB and a
conventional AM/FM radio broadcast, is that it is transmitted digitally resulting in
a high quality audio sound*, without any hiss, fading or crackles. In DAB Mode,
your AirStream 10 will automatically scan and find all the available stations for you.
The station name, together with other helpful broadcast information is shown on
the display, very much like the Internet Radio broadcasts. For more information
about DAB services and to find a list of stations available in your area visit
www.digitalradionow.com.
* Please note that the sound quality is dependent on a strong signal strength. Signal
strength can vary from area to area.
When you switch on your AirStream 10 it will always return to the mode that it was
last used in (DAB/FM/Internet). If you were listening to a DAB station before turning
it off, then it will start up and the last listened to station will be automatically selected
and begin to play.
Selecting ‘DAB’ Mode
Always make sure that the aerial is fully extended and adjusted (a vertical position is
recommended), to ensure the maximum signal strength and the best possible sound
quality when scanning or listening to DAB stations.
Press the ‘Mode’ button and scroll through the modes until you reach DAB. The first
time you select DAB mode on your AirStream 10 it will automatically begin to scan for
DAB radio stations. A progress bar will show the progress of the scan and the number
of stations found during the scan will also be displayed.
When the scan is complete a list of the available DAB stations will be displayed in
numerical and then alphabetical order by default.
Use the ‘Tune/Select Dial’ to scroll through the stations and press to select the one
that you would like to listen to. If the station you are trying to find is not display, it can
be searched for manually (see below).
Note:
The DAB radio station list is stored in the memory and so the next time you switch
your AirStream 10 on, the station search does not take place. It is possible to scan
manually for stations (see below).
Changing DAB Stations
If you are not already in DAB mode, press the ‘Mode’ button until you reach “DAB 1.
Radio”.
Your AirStream 10 will automatically select the last DAB station you listened to 2.
and begin to play. To choose another DAB station, press the “left or right arrow
keys” (see page 3) to bring up the Station List menu. You can then use the ‘Tune/
Select Dial’ to scroll through the stations.
When the station that you would like to listen to is highlighted press the ‘Tune/3.
Select Dial’ to select. ‘Connecting..: will be displayed whilst your AirStream 10
tunes to your selected station.
Manually Scanning for DAB Stations
With DAB radio, additional stations and services regularly become available so it’s a
good idea to carry out a manual scan every now and then to make sure that you have
the most up to date station listing stored within the memory of your AirStream 10. If
you have moved your AirStream 10 to another location, eg: you have moved house
or if you take it on holiday, then it’s also a good idea to carry out a manual scan. In
DAB mode:
When in DAB mode, press the ‘Menu’ button and use the ‘Tune/Select Dial’ to 1.
scroll to ‘Local Scan’.
Press the ‘Tune/Select Dial’ to begin a search for local DAB stations. 2. A local scan
takes approximately 20 seconds.
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