Owner's Manual

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DAB (DIGITAL AUDIO BROADCASTING)
BASIC
OPERATION
English
Dynamic range is the decibel (dB) range between the
highest and lowest sounds in a broadcast. Some DAB
broadcasters transmit a wide dynamic range (enabling
high quality sound), accompanied by Dynamic Range
Control (DRC) data. DRC can be used to compress the
dynamic range of the broadcast, making softer sounds
easier to hear. This is especially useful when listening to a
DAB service in a noisy environment or at a low volume
(such as at night).
1 Access DAB MENU by following steps 1
through 5 as described in “Accessing DAB
MENU” on page 47.
“INIT SCAN” appears in the front panel display.
2 Press n twice.
“DRC MODE” appears in the front panel display.
3 Press ENTER.
The DRC MODE option appears in the front panel
display.
4 Press PRESET/CH j / i to switch between
AUTO and OFF.
If DRC MODE: AUTO is set and the broadcast
contains DRC data, then the DRC indicator lights up.
5 Press ENTER.
The unit returns to the DRC MODE menu display.
Dynamic Range Control
A)INIT SCAN
C)DRC MODE
PRESET/CH
ENTER
A/B/C/D/EA/B/C/D/E
DRC MODE: OFF
PRESET/CH
ENTER
A/B/C/D/EA/B/C/D/E
Operation name Function
DRC MODE: AUTO
Utilizes the DRC data (if transmitted).
The dynamic range of the signal is
compressed, enhancing the audio
quality at low volumes or in a noisy
environment.
DRC MODE: OFF
Does not utilize DRC data (if
transmitted). The dynamic range of the
signal is played in full, enabling high
sound quality.
PRESET/CH
ENTER
A/B/C/D/EA/B/C/D/E
DRC MODE: OFF
DRC MODE: AUTO
or
DRC
Lights up
PRESET/CH
ENTER
A/B/C/D/EA/B/C/D/E
C)DRC MODE