18Listening to DAB/DAB+ (for RCD-M39DAB only)n About DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting)• Since the DAB system is broadcasted in digital format, DABsystem can supply crystal-clear audio and stable reception evenin mobile objects. DAB is a new generation radio which canprovide data service and supplementary multi-media services.• DAB broadcasts multiple services under one Ensemble that arecalled service components.• Each component contains inherent programmes; news, music,sports, and many more.• Each Ensemble and service component has its label, and userscan recognize a current broadcasting station and service contentsby using the label.• The main service component is broadcast as Primary while theothers are broadcast as Secondary.• Also rich character information is serviced through DynamicLabels; song title, artist composer etc.n About DAB+• The main difference between DAB and DAB+ is the type of audiocodec used.DAB: MPEG2DAB+: MAEG4 (AAC)• This unit can receive both DAB and DAB+ broadcasts.Tuning in DAB stations1 Press TUNER to select “DAB”.• When a DAB operation is performed for thefirst time after purchase, auto scanning isperformed automatically.2 Press TUNE +, – to select thedesired broadcast station.• The broadcast stations are displayed in theorder in which they were scanned.DAB stations can be stored in the preset memory and played in thesame way as FM stations.• “Presetting FM stations manually” (vpage 15)• “Listening to preset stations” (vpage 15)• A maximum of 30 DAB broadcast stations can be preset.Auto scanning broadcast stationsConnect the antenna beforehand.1 Press SETUP during DABreception.2 Use ui to select “TUNERSETUP”, then press ENTER or p.3 Use ui to select “DAB AUTO SCAN”, then pressENTER or p.4 Press ENTER.This unit searches for receivable DAB stations.Switching the reception information for thecurrently tuned in DAB station1 Perform steps 1 to 2 under“Tuning in DAB stations” to tunein a DAB station.2 Press INFO.• The display switches as shown below eachtime the button is pressed.$q Dynamic Label Segment :Text data included in the broadcast is scrolled.$w Station Name :The service station name is displayed.$e Program Type :The category of the tuned in station is displayed.$r Ensemble Name :The ensemble name is displayed.$t Frequency:The frequency is displayed.$y Signal Quality :The reception signal sensitivity is displayed (0 to 8).• If the reception signal sensitivity is 7 or greater, the programcan be received without noise.$u Audio Information :The mode of the currently tuned in station and its bit rate aredisplayed.$i Date and Time :The current date and time are displayed.• When SETUP is pressed, the set’s internal clock is updated tothe currently displayed time.