Digital radio
General information
The system lets you listen to digital radio stations.
Note: coverage varies by region and affects reception quality. Broadcasts are national, regional or local.
The following formats are supported:
- DAB.
- DAB+.
- DMB audio (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting)
Ensembles
Ensembles contain a group of radio stations. Each ensemble can consist of several different radio stations.
The radio station name is displayed below the ensemble name.
Note: when you switch from one ensemble to another, the system may need some time to synchronize the next ensemble. The system mutes during synchronization.
Station continuity
If you leave the coverage area of a DAB radio station, the system automatically switches to a corresponding FM radio station.
You can turn this function on and off using the information display.
See General information
Note: if no FM radio station corresponds to the DAB radio station, the audio system mutes while it attempts to change frequency. Note: the system displays the FM symbol when DAB and FM radio stations are linked. Note: the sound quality changes when the system switches from a DAB radio station to the corresponding FM station.
Using digital audio broadcasting with a non-touchscreen display
Selecting a radio band
DAB1 and DAB2 operate in the same way. You can store up to 10 presets in each band.
- Press the RADIO key.
- Press the left arrow key to display the available frequency bands.
- Select DAB1 or DAB2.
Radio station tuning control
Press the RADIO key and select DAB1 or DAB2. All preset banks work in the same way and can store up to 10 different preset radio stations.
Note: when you reach the first or last radio station of an ensemble while seeking, the system moves to the next ensemble. There may be a delay during this change and the audio system mutes briefly.
Automatic seek
- Press a seek key.
Radio station list
This function displays all available radio stations in a list.
- Press function key 1.
- Press the left or right arrows to change ensemble. Press the up or down arrows to scroll to the desired radio station.
- Press OK to confirm your selection.
Note: the display only shows radio stations in the current ensemble.
Manual seek
- Press function key 2.
- Press the left or right arrow to step through the frequency band up or down in small increments. Press and hold the key to scroll through the frequency band quickly.
- Press OK to confirm your selection.
Note: It is also possible to search from this screen.
Radio Preset Buttons
This feature lets you store up to 10 favorite radio stations from any band in each preset bank.
- Select a radio station.
- Press and hold one of the preset buttons.
Once the station is stored, press a preset button to select one of your favorite radio stations.
Note: Radio stations stored on the preset buttons may not always be available if you have left the coverage area. The system mutes when this occurs.
Radio Text
You can display additional information, such as the artist name, for example. To turn this on, select a radio station and press soft key 3.
Note: Additional information is not always available.
Using Digital Audio Broadcasting and SYNC with a Touchscreen
Selecting a radio band
DAB1, DAB2 and DAB3 operate in the same way. You can store up to 6 presets on each band.
- Press the RADIO key.
- Press the left arrow key to display the available frequency bands.
- Select DAB1, DAB2 or DAB3.
Radio station tuning control
Press the RADIO button and select DAB1, DAB2 or DAB3.
All preset banks work in the same way and can store up to 10 different preset radio stations.
Note: When you reach the first or last radio station in a group, the system moves to the next group if you continue searching. There may be a delay during this change and the audio system mutes briefly.
Automatic seek
- Press a seek key.
Radio station list
This function displays all available radio stations in a list.
- Press the navigation button.
- Press the next or previous group to change groups.
Note: The screen only displays the radio stations in the current group.
Manual seek
- Press the + tune - button.
Radio Preset Buttons
This feature lets you store up to 6 favorite radio stations from any group in each preset bank.
- Select a radio station.
- Press and hold one of the preset buttons.
Once the station is stored, press a preset button to select one of your favorite radio stations.
Note: Radio stations stored on the preset buttons may not always be available if you have left the coverage area. The system mutes when this occurs.
Radio Text
You can display additional information, such as the artist name, for example. To turn this on, select Options > Radio Text.
Note: Additional information is not always available.
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