Dab; Dab Operation - Panasonic SC-EN35DB Operating Instructions Manual

DAB

DAB stands for digital audio broadcasting. It is a new form of radio that is broadcast
digitally. Unlike regular analogue broadcasting, digital radio deteriorates less, and is
thus able to provide quality sound close to that of a disc.
Bands
There are two types of DAB bands, "BAND III" (Receivable in this unit) and "L BAND"
(Not broadcast in the United Kingdom, and not receivable on this unit).
Frequencies
There are 41 frequencies on BAND III. Among those frequencies, 7 are used in the
United Kingdom (current as of March, 2007).
Ensemble, station and service
The number of stations that make up one frequency differ between DAB and analogue
radio. Analogue stations all broadcast on different frequencies, even if it is the same
company doing the broadcasting. With DAB however, it is possible to broadcast a
number of stations on the same frequency.
In DAB terminology, a group of stations on the same frequency is called an ensemble.
As shown in the diagram, an ensemble consists of a group of stations which have
primary services, they can also have secondary services. This means, for example,
that commentary on sports events from different areas can all be broadcast at once.
ntenna DAB outdoor antenna
AM outdoor antenna DAB outdoor antenna
(not included)
M loop antenna
(included)
• Never use an outdoor antenna during a lightning storm.
ption. Please consult your dealer for installation.
enna is installed.
AM loop antenna. Run 5 to 12 m of vinyl-covered wire horizontally
ote control
ies
so the poles (+ and –) match those in the remote control.
ve if the remote control is not going to be used for a long period of
tore in a cool, dark place.
DAB structure
DAB outdoor antenna
(not included)
Be sure to fully
tighten the screw.
➡ Page 2 for the position of remote control buttons.
DAB reception method on this unit
Depending on the region there is a difference between broadcast frequency and
stations broadcast along the same frequency. For this reason, a memory of receivable
stations should first be created and then selected from those memorized stations as
the reception method.
DAB Auto Scan
This function searches for currently receivable stations and inputs them into unit
memory.
When DAB is selected for the first time, this function starts automatically.
Note
Even if the station is stored into memory, some stations may not broadcast depending
on the time of day etc. If this occurs, "NO SERVICE" is displayed.
Station Memory Updating
When there is a station name change, or a new station begins broadcasting, the unit
memory is automatically updated when:
• The previous station name is displayed by selecting "STATION TUNE".
• One of the stations already broadcasting on the same frequency with the new
station is displayed by selecting "STATION TUNE".
Note
• Deleting stations that are no longer broadcasting is not automatic. If you want to
delete a station, perform Auto scan again and the new memory is created.
• When a new frequency begins broadcasting, stations on the new frequency are not
automatically added to memory. Perform Auto scan to add them to memory. Also,
you may need to change the Auto scan range if the new frequency is outside the
factory set Auto scan range (➡ page 7).
STATION TUNE
You can select stations from the memory created as shown above in alphanumeric
order. You can easily select your favorite stations by using presets (➡ page 6).

DAB operation

 Press [TUNER/BAND] to enter DAB mode.
The unit comes on.
DAB
DAB
DAB
DAB
Note
"SCAN FAILED" appears if no stations are memorized. If this occurs, adjust the
antenna and try Auto scanning or change the Auto scan frequency range (➡ page 7).
 Press [PLAY MODE] to select "STATION TUNE".
Each time you press the button:
"STATION TUNE" "PRESET TUNE"
 Press [2/u] or [1/i] to select a station.
The station name changes in alphanumeric order.
If you are selecting DAB for the first
time, "DAB Auto Scan..." is displayed,
stations that are currently receivable are
memorized.
When a frequency is tuned the ensemble
corresponding to the frequency is
displayed.
The station first in alphanumeric order is
broadcast.
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