Sharp XL-DAB257NH (serv.man2) User Manual / Operation Manual ▷ View online
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DAB Operation
Listening to the DAB
About DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting)
Digital Audio Broadcasting is a digital transmission system where
audio signals are converted to digital signals for broadcasting.
DAB is broadcast as a group of data called multiplex (ensemble)
which may contain one or more stations (services). Each station
contains a primary service and there may be one or more secondary
services.
This allows several programmes or services to be transmitted on a
single frequency.
audio signals are converted to digital signals for broadcasting.
DAB is broadcast as a group of data called multiplex (ensemble)
which may contain one or more stations (services). Each station
contains a primary service and there may be one or more secondary
services.
This allows several programmes or services to be transmitted on a
single frequency.
Auto tune
When turned on for the first time, the unit scans radio stations
automatically to create a station list:
automatically to create a station list:
The progress scan will be shown in percentage number (0% ~
100%).
The number of received stations is displayed.
100%).
The number of received stations is displayed.
After the scan:
The stations will be stored in alphanumeric order and the first station
on the list will be selected and you will hear it through the speakers.
The stations will be stored in alphanumeric order and the first station
on the list will be selected and you will hear it through the speakers.
To listen to other stations, see “Selecting a station in the station
list” on page 26.
You can arrange the order of stations in the station list (see page
27).
list” on page 26.
You can arrange the order of stations in the station list (see page
27).
Notes:
If no station is found, “No station” appears.
Up to 99 appears for total received stations.
Up to 99 appears for total received stations.
Retuning the unit (Auto tune)
You can retune the radio when you move the unit to other areas or
add multiplex channels to the station list.
There are two Auto tune options available.
Autotune UK:
add multiplex channels to the station list.
There are two Auto tune options available.
Autotune UK:
Only the frequencies of radio stations in the UK are
scanned. This may take a few seconds.
scanned. This may take a few seconds.
Autotune Full:
The full range of digital frequencies is scanned in
Band III. This may take a few minutes.
Band III. This may take a few minutes.
Note:
You cannot cancel the Auto tune whilst it is in progress.
You cannot cancel the Auto tune whilst it is in progress.
MULTIPLEX
(ENSEMBLE)
(ENSEMBLE)
SERVICES
SERVICES
COMPONENTS
(STATIONS)
COMPONENTS
(STATIONS)
DAB SIGNAL
Total received stations
1
Press the TUNER/DAB button until
“DAB” appears on the display.
“DAB” appears on the display.
2
Press the DAB MENU button on the remote control to
select “AUTO TUNE”.
select “AUTO TUNE”.
3
Within 20 seconds, press the DAB ENTER button.
4
Press the TUNING ( or ) button to select the mode.
AUTOTUNE UK?
AUTOTUNE FULL?
5
Within 20 seconds, press the DAB ENTER button.
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Listening to the DAB (continued)
After the scan:
The unit will return to the station you were listening to and you will hear
it through the speakers. All the stations found are now stored in the unit.
The unit will return to the station you were listening to and you will hear
it through the speakers. All the stations found are now stored in the unit.
Selecting a station in the station list
Once a DAB station is received, you can select stations in the station list.
Note:
Inactive stations cannot be received by Auto tune (“Not available”
appears). Tune in manually by adjusting the aerial direction.
appears). Tune in manually by adjusting the aerial direction.
Manual tune
You can manually store stations which Auto tune cannot find. If
reception is poor, you can adjust the sensitivity.
Manual tune is only available after Auto tune. Perform Auto tune first.
reception is poor, you can adjust the sensitivity.
Manual tune is only available after Auto tune. Perform Auto tune first.
Exiting Manual tune:
Press the DAB ENTER button to exit manual tuning.
Press the DAB ENTER button to exit manual tuning.
1
Press the TUNER/DAB button until “DAB” appears on the
display.
display.
2
Whilst receiving a DAB station, press the TUNING ( or )
to select the desired station.
to select the desired station.
The upper part of the display shows the current station
name, and the name of the station being scanned (with “
name, and the name of the station being scanned (with “
”) appears in the lower part.
If a station has one or more
secondary services, “ ”
appears after the station name.
This indicates a secondary
service is also available.
secondary services, “ ”
appears after the station name.
This indicates a secondary
service is also available.
Whilst selecting a secondary
service, “ ” appears before the
station name. This indicates a
primary service is also available.
station name. This indicates a
primary service is also available.
3
Within 20 seconds, press the DAB ENTER button.
When the current station is primary with secondary,
“ ” lights up.
When the current station is secondary, “ ” lights up.
When the current station is primary without other services, no
indicator lights up.
indicator lights up.
The current station name
The name of the station being
scanned
scanned
1
Press the TUNER/DAB button until “DAB” appears on the
display.
display.
2
Press the DAB MENU button
repeatedly to select “MANUAL
TUNE”.
repeatedly to select “MANUAL
TUNE”.
3
Within 20 seconds, press the DAB
ENTER button.
ENTER button.
4
Within 20 seconds, press the
TUNING ( or ) to tune in to the
desired station.
TUNING ( or ) to tune in to the
desired station.
5
Within 20 seconds, press the DAB
ENTER button.
ENTER button.
Reception sensitivity appears.
The percentage number indicate
the current level.
The percentage number indicate
the current level.
If the level is too low, move the aerial
or unit to improve reception.
or unit to improve reception.
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Changing the station order
You can change the order of stations in the station list.
Adjusting the DRC value
When the volume is low, adjust the DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
value to make the sound more audible (may not available for some
broadcast material).
value to make the sound more audible (may not available for some
broadcast material).
1
Press the TUNER/DAB button until “DAB” appears on the
display.
display.
2
Press the DAB MENU button
repeatedly to select “STATION
ORDER”.
repeatedly to select “STATION
ORDER”.
3
Within 20 seconds, press the DAB
ENTER button.
ENTER button.
4
Within 20 seconds, move the operation lever towards
TUNING ( or ) to select the desired station order.
TUNING ( or ) to select the desired station order.
TUNING UP/ALPHANUMERIC:
All stations are displayed in alphanumeric order. This is the
default setting.
FAV. STATION:
The 10 most recent stations appear as “Fav.” and then appear
in alphanumeric order.
ACTIVE STATION:
The station list shows receivable stations and then others in
alphanumeric order.
MULTIPLEX:
Stations are sorted by frequency, in ascending order.
TRIM STN. LIST:
Delete inactive stations from the list.
All stations are displayed in alphanumeric order. This is the
default setting.
FAV. STATION:
The 10 most recent stations appear as “Fav.” and then appear
in alphanumeric order.
ACTIVE STATION:
The station list shows receivable stations and then others in
alphanumeric order.
MULTIPLEX:
Stations are sorted by frequency, in ascending order.
TRIM STN. LIST:
Delete inactive stations from the list.
5
Within 20 seconds, press the DAB
ENTER button.
ENTER button.
1
Press the TUNER/DAB button until “DAB” appears on the
display.
display.
2
Press the DAB MENU button
repeatedly to select “SET DRC
VALUE”.
repeatedly to select “SET DRC
VALUE”.
3
Within 20 seconds, press the DAB
ENTER button.
ENTER button.
4
Within 20 seconds, move the
operation lever towards TUNING
( or ) to select the desired DRC
value.
operation lever towards TUNING
( or ) to select the desired DRC
value.
DRC 1:
Dynamic range is controlled as set for the broadcast.
This is the default setting.
This is the default setting.
DRC 0:
DRC is off.
DRC 1/2: Dynamic range is controlled half as much as the
level set for the broadcast.
5
Within 20 seconds, press the DAB
ENTER button.
ENTER button.
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Changing the information display
You can switch information in the lower part of display.
Press the DAB DISPLAY button.
Each time the button is pressed, the information display changes in the following order.
When “Not available” appears, the DAB DISPLAY button does not allow you to change the display.
Press the DAB DISPLAY button.
Each time the button is pressed, the information display changes in the following order.
When “Not available” appears, the DAB DISPLAY button does not allow you to change the display.
[Scrolling text]
Information scrolls across the display when sent from the station
(set by default).
You can pause, forward, or reverse scrolling text.
Pausing text scroll:
Press the DAB ENTER button.
Forwarding/reversing text scroll:
Whilst text scroll is paused, press the TUNING UP or TUNING
DOWN. Text scrolls by one character. Hold it to scroll through, and
release to return to the pause mode.
Resuming text scroll:
Whilst text scroll is paused, press the DAB ENTER button again.
Information scrolls across the display when sent from the station
(set by default).
You can pause, forward, or reverse scrolling text.
Pausing text scroll:
Press the DAB ENTER button.
Forwarding/reversing text scroll:
Whilst text scroll is paused, press the TUNING UP or TUNING
DOWN. Text scrolls by one character. Hold it to scroll through, and
release to return to the pause mode.
Resuming text scroll:
Whilst text scroll is paused, press the DAB ENTER button again.
[Programme type]
A description of the type of content being broadcast by the station.
A description of the type of content being broadcast by the station.
[Multiplex name]
The name of the multiplex (ensemble) which provides the current
service.
The name of the multiplex (ensemble) which provides the current
service.
[Channel/Frequency]
The DAB channel and frequency for the station.
The DAB channel and frequency for the station.
[Mode]
The data transfer speed and channel type (stereo or mono) appear.
The data transfer speed and channel type (stereo or mono) appear.
[Signal quality]
The signal quality is displayed as a number (0 - 100).
[85-100: Good 70-84: Fair 0-69: Poor]
The signal quality is displayed as a number (0 - 100).
[85-100: Good 70-84: Fair 0-69: Poor]
[Sensitivity]
Sensitivity of reception.
Always keep 100% for good reception.
Sensitivity of reception.
Always keep 100% for good reception.
[Mode]
[Signal quality]
[Sensitivity]
[Multiplex name]
[Channel/Frequency]
[Programme type]
[Scrolling text]
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