Sony CDX-CA850: Locating a DAB service by programme type (PTY) Switching multi-channel audio and DRC

Automatic updating of the ensemble

list

Locating a DAB service by

When you perform the BTM function for the first

programme type (PTY)

time, all the ensembles available in your area are

automatically stored. When you perform the

BTM function again, the contents of these lists

You can use the PTY (Programme type selection)

are updated in accordance with the conditions

function to tune in the programme you want.

described on page 21.

An ensemble is added to the respective list when

1 While listening to a DAB programme,

it is received during Automatic Tuning or

press ( D SPL/PTY).

Manual Tuning but is unlisted.

2 Press either side of (DISC) repeatedly

An ensemble is also deleted from the respective

to select the programme type.

list when:

• you select an ensemble from the list, but it

cannot be received.

• you perform Automatic Tuning or Manual

Tuning to receive a listed ensemble, service, or

the component, but it cannot be received.

The programme types appear in the order

shown on page 18.

Switching multi-channel

3 Press (ENTER).

Searching for a service of the selected

audio and DRC

programme type begins automatically.

DAB can contain multi-channel audio. You can

select main or sub-channel for reception. Also, if

you turn on the DRC (Dynamic Range Control)

function, the dynamic range on the service which

supports DRC can automatically be extended.

The following items can be set:

• BLGL — to select the channel from either

“Main” (main-channel) or “Sub” (sub-

channel).

• DRC — to turn on or off the function.

1 While listening to a DAB programme,

press (MENU).

2 Press either side of (DISC) repeatedly

until “DRC” or “BLGL” appears.

3 Press either side of (SEEK) to select

the desired setting (Example: “on” or

“off”).

4 Press (ENTER).

Note

“BLGL” appears in the menu only when the unit is

receiving a multi-channel programme.

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