User manual PHILIPS AJ5100

[. . . ] It shall remain readily operable and should not be obstructed during intended use. To be completely disconnected the apparatus from supply mains, the AC/DC adaptor of the apparatus shall be disconnected from the mains socket outlet completely. The type plate is located on the rear of the set. General Information General information About Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) DAB digital radio is a new way of broadcasting radio via a network of terrestrial transmitters. It provides listeners with more choice and information delivered in crystal clear, crackle-free sound quality. - The technology allows the receiver to lock on to the strongest signal it can find. [. . . ] Auto dim off will be activated if dim function is on in the last setting. If Dim function is activated and there is 15 seconds of button inactivity, the LCD brightness will be decreased to save power. Pressing any button will resume the original LCD brightness. 2 · 2 Helpful hints: ­ If you have already saved a DAB station in that preset location, it will be overwritten by a new station. ­ When you store DAB stations, these do not overwrite your FM presets. DAB Radio Changing the DAB station information In DAB broadcasting, on the display, the first line shows a station name, and the second line shows the service information for the current station. You are offered with 7 types of information. · Press INFO repeatedly to cycle through the display information in the sequency as follow (See 7, take "BBC Radio 5 Live" as an example of a station name): 1: Dynamic Label Segment (DLS):This is scrolling text information supplied by the DAB station, such as music titles or details of the programme. 2: Program Type (PTY):This is a description of the type of programme, provided by the DAB station and the broadcaster. 3: Multiplex Name:This will show the multiplex that is broadcasting the programme you are listening to. 4: Time and Date:This displays the time and date, provided by the broadcaster. 5: Channel and Frequency:This displays the channel number and the transmission frequency. 6: Signal information:This shows the digital bit-rate and the signal mode. 7: Signal Error Rate: If the transmisstion signal contains errors, the system can apply correction. The amount of signal correction can be displayed as a numerical value between 0 and 99. As the value increases, the signal will be degraded. To improve reception, try adjusting the position of the antenna. 1 2 1 DAB Radio Using the MENU control The menu control lets you access the DAB radio setup options. Press 1 / 2 to scroll up and down the menu options: Manual tune - > DRC value -> Trim Station - > Sw version 3 4 To select an option, press SELECT. Repeat steps 2-3 if sub-option is available under one option. DAB Radio Trim Station Selecting this option will clear up the DAB selection list stored on your radio by removing in-active DAB station(s) which cannot be currently received. The inactive DAB station(s) will be cleared up. Dynamic Range Control (DRC) DRC adds or removes a degree of compensation for the differences in the dynamic range between radio stations. For example, a station broadcasting popular music may have a high level of compensation applied since the emphasis is on a constant high listening level, whereas a station broadcasting classical music will have little or no compensation as the listener requires all of the highs and lows in the music to define the detail. There are three levels of compensation: DRC 0: No compensation applied. Press 1 / 2 to select a DRC value (DRC 0, DRC 1 and DRC1/2) displayed on the second line. Do not expose the set, batteries, CDs to humidity, rain, sand or excessive heat caused by heating equipment or direct sunlight. Adequate ventilation with a minimum gap of 15cm (6 inches) between the ventilation holes and surrounding surfaces is necessary to prevent heat build-up. Do not cover the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. [. . . ] · · · · · · · · · No sound is heard. Wait until the service resumes, or tune to a new station. The indication "No station available" is displayed. ­ · ­ · DAB coverage is currently not available in your area. Re-locate the radio, or adjust the position of the telescopic antenna. Environmental information All unnecessary packaging material has been omitted. The packaging can be easily separated into three materials: cardboard, polystyrene and plastic. [. . . ]