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DIGITAL RADIO MAGICBOX - DAB+ Display Information; Understanding Displayed Data

DIGITAL RADIO MAGICBOX
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2. Use the or button on the front of the radio to scroll to
the Preset location and station that you would like to listen to
(1 - 10). Press the ‘Enter’ button. The radio will instantly tune
to that station and begin to play.
Note: If no DAB+ station has been stored under the preset
button, ‘Preset X empty will be displayed, where X’ is the
number of the preset location, then the radio will revert to
the previously selected radio station after a few seconds.
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 seven dierent types of information that
are sent by the broadcaster.
Dynamic Label Segment (DLS) - this is scrolling text
information supplied by the broadcaster. Information could
be the name of an artist or music title, DJ’s name, contact
details for the radio station etc.
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 indicate 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.:
BBC National DAB+, Digital 1 Network.
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 ratio station
with a signal error rate of 30 or above. Try adjusting the aerial
or relocating your radio to improve reception.
Time and date - supplied by the broadcaster.
1. Repeatedly press the ‘Info button on the front of the radio to
cycle through the dierent information options.
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