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Digital Radio
General Information
The system allows you to listen to DAB (Digital Audio Broadcast) radio stations.
Note:
Coverage differs from region to region and influences the quality of reception. It is broadcast nationwide, regionally and locally. Coverage may vary on weather conditions and terrain.
The following formats are supported:- DAB.
- DAB+.
- DMB-Audio (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting).
Ensembles
Ensembles contain a group of radio stations. Each ensemble can consist of several different radio stations.
The radio station name displays below the ensemble name.
Note:
When you tune from one ensemble to another, it can take a while until the system synchronizes to the next ensemble. The system mutes during synchronization.
Service Linking
If you leave the coverage area of a DAB radio station the system will automatically switch to the corresponding FM radio station.
You can switch this feature on and off using the information display. See
General Information.
Note:
If a DAB radio station has no corresponding FM radio station, the audio will mute when attempting to switch.
Note:
The system displays the FM symbol when DAB and FM radio stations link.
Note:
The sound quality changes when your system switches from DAB to the corresponding FM station.
Using Digital Audio Broadcast on a Non-Touchscreen
Selecting Radio Band
DAB1 and DAB2 operate in the same way. You can store up to 10 different presets on each band.
- Press the RADIO button.
- Press the left arrow button to display the available wavebands.
- Select DAB1 or DAB2.
- You can also press the RADIO button multiple times to toggle through all wavebands.
Note:
When you reach the first or last radio station within an ensemble, further tuning will skip to the next ensemble. There may be a delay during this change and the audio will briefly mute.
Radio Station Tuning Control
Seek Tuning (Alternative 1)
- Press a seek button. The system stops at the first radio station it finds in the direction chosen.
Radio Station List (Alternative 2)
This feature displays all the available radio stations in a list.
- Press function button 1.
- Press the left or right arrow buttons to change ensembles. Press the up or down arrow buttons to navigate to your required radio station.
- Press OK to confirm your selection.
Note:
The display only shows radio stations in the current ensemble.
Manual Tuning (Alternative 3)
- Turn the TUNE dial to the left or right.
Radio Station Preset Buttons
This feature allows you to store up to 10 favorite radio stations from any ensemble in each preset bank.
- Select a radio station.
- Press and hold one of the preset buttons. When the system stores the station, a message appears. The system mutes momentarily as confirmation.
Once stored press a preset button at any time to select a favorite radio station.
Note:
Radio stations stored on the preset buttons may not always be available if you have left the coverage area. The system mutes when this happens. This may result in unexpected changes to radio station presets.
Radio Text
You can display extra information. For example; artist name. To switch this option on, select a radio station and press function button 3.
Note:
Extra information may not always be available.
Using Digital Audio Broadcast and SYNC with Touchscreen
Selecting Radio Band
DAB1, DAB2 and DAB3 operate in the same way. You can store up to 6 different presets on each band.
- Press the RADIO button.
- Press the left arrow button to display the available wavebands.
- Select DAB1, DAB2 or DAB3.
Note:
When you reach the first or last radio station within an ensemble, further tuning skips to the next ensemble. There may be a delay during this change and the audio briefly mutes.
Radio Station Tuning Control
Seek Tuning (Alternative 1)
- Press a seek button. The system stops at the first radio station it finds in the direction chosen.
Radio Station List (Alternative 2)
This feature displays all the available radio stations in a list.
- Press the browse button.
- Press the left or right arrow keys to change ensembles. Navigate through the list and select the station by pressing the touchscreen area displaying your selection.
- Press OK to confirm your selection.
Note:
The display only shows radio stations in the current ensemble.
Manual Tuning (Alternative 3)
- Press the tune buttons. Press and hold to move through the waveband quickly.
- Press OK to confirm your selection.
Radio Station Preset Buttons
This feature allows you to store up to 6 favorite radio stations from any ensemble in each preset bank.
- Select a radio station.
- Press and hold one of the preset buttons. When the system stores the station, a message appears. The system mutes momentarily as confirmation.
Once stored, press a preset button at any time to select a favorite radio station.
Note:
Radio stations stored on the preset buttons may not always be available if you have left the coverage area. The system mutes when this happens. This may result in unexpected changes to radio station presets.
Radio Text
You can display extra information. For example; artist name. To switch this option on select Options > Radio Text On.
Note:
Extra information may not always be available.
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