Dab Display Information; Dynamic Range Control - SOUNDMASTER DAB450 Manuel D'instructions

DAB display information

When listening to a DAB station you can change the information that will appear on the second line of the display.
There are several different types of information that are sent by the broadcaster.
Press the 'Info' button on the top of the radio to cycle through the different information options.
Dynamic Label Segment (DLS) - this is scrolling text information supplied by the broadcaster.
Signal Strength - An empty will appear on the second line of the display to indicate the minimum signal strength for
acceptable listening. The row of solid rectangles indicates the actual signal strength that you are receiving. The
stronger the signal, the further to the right the row of solid rectangles will be.
Program Type (PTY) - such as 'Rock', 'Pop', Talk' or 'News'
Multiplex Name - displays the broadcasting area and collection of radio stations on this frequency e.g.: 'DR
DEUTSCHLAND'.
Channel and Frequency - e.g.: 12B 225.648 MHz
Signal error - This is displayed as a number between 0-99.
It would not be possible to satisfactorily listen to a radio station with a signal error rate of 30 or above. Try adjusting
the aerial or relocating your radio to improve reception.
Data rate information - The data rate at which the signal is being transmitted.
Time and date - supplied by the broadcaster.

Dynamic range control

1. In DAB mode, press the "Menu" button, press the "Prev" or "Next" button to select "DRC Value".
2. There are 3 levels of compression:
3. The current DRC setting will display when you turn into DRC Value.
4. Use "Prev" or "Next" button to scroll through the 3 compression level options available and press "Select"
knob to 'select'.
5. Press 'Menu' to turn back to DAB stations.
If you were listening to an FM station when you switched the radio off then this station will be automatically
selected when you switch the radio back on.
Tuning to an FM station
If you are not already in FM mode, Press and release the 'DAB/FM' button to go to FM mode.
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2. Rotate dial wheel in the front of your radio to choose the frequency band. It will stop and begin to play
the station if there is station.
Note: If reception is still poor adjust the position of the aerial or try moving the radio to another location.
FM Mode can not preset FM station and scan FM station.
You can connect headphones with a 3.5mm plug (not included) to your Radio. The stereo headphone socket can
be found on the back of the Radio at the bottom. When you have headphones connected the radio speaker is
Note: Always keep the volume within reasonable limits.
DRC Off - no compression. This is the default setting.
DRC Low - medium compression
DRC High – maximum compression
FM RADIO
HEADPHONES
switched off and all sound is via the headphones.
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