About This Manual; Overview Of Dab - Sony DAV-DZ210D Operating Instructions Manual

About This Manual

• The instructions in this manual describe the
controls on the remote. You can also use the
controls on the system if they have the same or
similar names as those on the remote.
• The Control Menu items may be different
depending on the area.
• "DVD" may be used as a general term for
DVD VIDEOs, DVD+RWs/DVD+Rs, and
DVD-RWs/DVD-Rs.
• Measurements are expressed in feet (ft) for
North American models.
• The following symbols are used in this
manual.
Symbol Meaning
Functions available for DVD
VIDEOs, DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs in
video mode, and DVD+Rs/
DVD+RWs
Functions available for DVD-Rs/
DVD-RWs in VR (Video
Recording) mode
Functions available for VIDEO
CDs (including Super VCDs or CD-
Rs/CD-RWs in video CD format or
Super VCD format)
Functions available for music CDs
or CD-Rs/CD-RWs in music CD
format
Functions available for DATA CDs
(CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs)
containing MP3* audio tracks and
JPEG image files
Functions available for DATA
DVDs (DVD-ROMs/DVD-Rs/
DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs)
containing MP3* audio tracks,
JPEG image files
* MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format
defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio
data.

Overview of DAB

DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) is a new
multimedia broadcasting system that replaces
the current FM/AM broadcast to transmit audio
programs with a quality comparable to that of
*
CDs .
Each DAB multiplex radio station converts
programs (services) into an ensemble, which it
then broadcasts. Each service contains one or
more components. All services and components
are identified by name, so you can access any of
them without having to know their frequencies.
Furthermore, additional information (called
program associated data) can be broadcast along
with the services in the form of text.
With DAB digital radio, you can enjoy:
– CD sound quality without any hiss or crackle to
*
spoil the sound
– both music and data services from a single tuner
(this tuner does not support data services)
– the same radio stations of the same frequency from
anywhere in the country
– multiple programs (services) from a single
frequency
* Some service components may not match CD quality
sound.
Ensemble
Service
Service
Service
Note
• The status of the DAB broadcast depends on your
country or region. It may not be broadcasted or may
be in test phase.
Component
Component
Component
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