Manual Tuning - DAB

Manual tuning allows you to tune your radio to a particular DAB frequency in Band III. Any new stations found will be added to the station list. This function can also be used to assist the positioning of the aerial or the radio to optimise reception for a specific channel or frequency. Note that UK DAB stations are located in the range of channels 11B to 12D.

1.Press the Station/Menu button, the display will show 'STATION'.

2.Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'MANUAL' shows on the display.

3.Press and release the Tuning/Select control to enter manual tuning mode.

4.Rotate the Tuning/Select control to select the desired DAB channel. Press and release the Tuning/Select control to tune to the chosen frequency.

5.If a signal is present, this will be indicated on a signal strength display. The minimum signal marker ( ) shows the minimum signal strength needed for good DAB reception. The signal indicator chevrons increase or decrease showing the changing signal strength as you adjust the telescopic aerial or your radio position.

6.When a DAB signal is found, the display will show the name of the DAB station. Any new radio stations found will be added to the list stored in the radio.

7.Press and release the Tuning/Select control to return to normal tuning.

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Classic DAB specifications

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