Marantz CR601 manual Listening to DAB Broadcast, About DAB Digital Audio Broadcasting

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TUNER OPERATION

LISTENING TO DAB BROADCAST

7About DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting)

•Since the DAB system is broadcasted in digital format, DAB system can supply crystal-clear audio and stable reception even in mobile objects. DAB is a new generation radio which can provide data service and supplementary multi-media services.

•DAB broadcasts multiple services under one Ensemble that are called service components.

•Each component contains inherent programs; news, music, sports, and many more.

•Each Ensemble and service component has its label, and users can recognize a current broadcasting station and service contents by using the label.

•The main service component is broadcast as Primary while the others are broadcast as Secondary.

•Also rich character information is serviced through Dynamic Labels; song title, artist composer etc.

DAB Service Diagram

DAB Signal

7Tuning in DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) broadcasts

1.Press the POWER ON/STANDBY switch q or

button z to turn on the power.

2.Watching the display, press the DAB button ⁄6 or INPUT button i or . to select the desired band (DAB).

3.Watching the display, press the AUTO TUNE button ⁄4to start automatically scanning.

4.Either turn the Easy JOG 4/¢ knob !5or press the 4 button ¤2or ¢ button ¤3to select the station.

•About Secondary service

If a secondary service exists, the “>” symbol will light up in the “Ensemble No. & Freq.” Press the ENTER button b to select the secondary service. While the secondary service is selected, the “<” symbol will light up on the display. Press the ENTER button b to go back to the primary service.

5.Press the Easy JOG 4/¢ knob !5or ENTER button b to listen to the selected station.

•After “Now tuning…” is displayed, the tuned in station appears.

ENGLISH

Ensemble

 

 

 

(Service 1)

Service

 

 

Components

Alpha 1

Parliament

 

 

(Primary)

(Secondary)

 

Pop Music

News

National DAB

(Service 2)

Alpha 2

Sports

(Service 3)

Alpha 3

Classic

 

Ensemble

 

Name

(Service 4)

 

Alpha 4

Station Name

Educate

Program type

Tune in the first broadcast station.

•Using the DAB for the first time

When you first switch on the unit and select DAB, the Auto Tuning function scans the Band III and L-band frequencies. After the scanning, the first scanned component will be selected.

To listen to other stations, use one of the search modes shown below.

Press the AUTO TUNE button ⁄4and release it in less than 2 seconds to perform a local scan (UK band III).

(UK stations are in the range 11B to 12D). Press the button for over 2 seconds then release it to perform the full scan operation (Full band III and L-band: 5A to LW).

Once auto scanning is completed, the number of broadcast stations is displayed, then the first station is tuned in.

If “Station not available” is displayed, check the antenna’s connection (☞ page 8).

You may want to re-tune at a later date if you move the CR601 or if you want to receive a newly introduced ensemble.

Press the AUTO TUNE button ⁄4.

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Contents Model CR601 User Guide CD Receiver English CE Marking Advertencias Features Table of ContentsBefore USE Do not use discs which come in special shapes MP3 compatibilityLoading batteries Operating range of the remote control unitFront Panel Part Name and FunctionsRear Panel Remote Control Connections Connecting the Antenna TerminalsConnecting a subwoofer Connecting SpeakersRCA Connection Color Coding Connecting Analog / Digital ComponentsBefore Making Any Connections Optical Digital OutputBasic Operation Power Up the CR601Adjusting the Volume Using HeadphonesPlaying CD CD OperationTo Stop Memory Playback To Cancel Memory PlaybackRandom Playback Memory PlaybackAudio CD Displaying InformationMP3 Disc Listening to FM/AM Tuner OperationRDS Radio Data System Preset stations FM/AMRecalling preset stations FM/AM TP search RDS searchPTY search PTY Listening to DAB Broadcast Tuning in DAB Digital Audio Broadcasting broadcastsAbout Secondary service Using the DAB for the first timeRecalling preset stations Preset stationsTuning aid Search ModeSorted list search mode Preset search modeComponent Sort Mode Sorting ComponentsAlphanumeric Time and Date Switching the DAB information displayBit Error Rate Ensemble NameOther Operation Timer Program Examples Timer ProgramsAbout the Timer Programs Timer Program SettingLast Function Memory Confirm and change timer programTimer program off Sleep timerSymptom Cause Measures TroubleshootingAbnormal Behavior Band III 174 to 240 MHz Cleaning of equipment external surfacesOthers RepairsIs a registered trademark

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