Overview of DAB

DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) is a new multimedia broadcasting system that replaces the current FM/AM broadcast to transmit audio programmes with a quality comparable to that of CDs*.

Each DAB multiplex radio station converts programmes (services) into an ensemble, which it then broadcasts. Each service contains one or more components. All services and components are identified by name, so you can access any of them without having to know their frequencies.

Furthermore, additional information (called programme associated data) can be broadcast along with the services in the form of text.

With DAB digital radio, you can enjoy:

–CD sound quality without any hiss or crackle to spoil the sound*

–both music and data services from a single tuner (this tuner does not support data services)

–the same radio stations of the same frequency from anywhere in the country

–multiple programmes (services) from a single frequency

*Some service components may not match CD quality sound.

Notes

•The status of the DAB broadcast depends on your country or region. It may not be broadcasted or may be in test phase.

•DAB programmes are broadcast in Band-III (174 to 240 MHz) and/or L-Band (1,452 to 1,491 MHz), with each band divided into channels. Each of these channels has its own channel label. For details on the channel labels and frequencies that this tuner supports, see the Frequency Table on page 30.

•This tuner supports Band-III and L-Band.

•This tuner does not support data services.

•This tuner does not support reception in countries outside of Europe.

Ensemble

Service

Service

Service

Component

Component

Component

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