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Connecting the DAB antenna, Indoor antenna

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Connecting the DAB antenna Indoor antenna Connect the included antenna to the antenna connector on the rear panel and extend the antenna. Fix the antenna to a window frame, wall or other position that improves reception the most. Outdoor antenna In an area where DAB signals are weak, use an outdoor DAB antenna. There are two main types of antennas available. Multi-element Dipole  oo You can check the antenna adjustment or positioning for the best reception by viewing the signal quality on the display. See "MANUAL TUNE" on page 27. Display example 5A 174.928 MHz [Signal Str XXX] You can also check the signal strength by switching the DAB information shown in the bottom line (page 26). Display example Station 1 [Signal Str XXX]  Dipole For use in marginal signal areas. This type of antenna is omnidirectional and should increase the strength of all DAB stations being received. Multi-element antenna Also for use in marginal or poor signal areas. This type of antenna is directional and has high gain. This antenna needs to be pointed at the transmitter you want to listen to. oo It is possible to use a TV or FM antenna with your DAB tuner as this is normally mounted externally. Although this may give a stronger signal than a simple internal antenna, it is not tuned specifically for DAB reception. You need to change the plug on your TV/FM antenna to an F type, and it may also be necessary to use a signal booster to enhance the signal. 10

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Connecting the DAB antenna
Indoor antenna
Connect the included antenna to the antenna connector on the
rear panel and extend the antenna.
Fix the antenna to a window frame, wall or other position that
improves reception the most.
o
You can check the antenna adjustment or positioning for the
best reception by viewing the signal quality on the display. See
“MANUAL TUNE” on page 27.
Display example
5A
174.928 MHz
[Signal Str XXX]
You can also check the signal strength by switching the DAB
information shown in the bottom line (page 26).
Display example
Station 1
[Signal Str XXX]
Outdoor antenna
In an area where DAB signals are weak, use an outdoor DAB antenna.
There are two main types of antennas available.
Multi-element
Dipole
Dipole
For use in marginal signal areas. This type of antenna is omnidirec-
tional and should increase the strength of all DAB stations being
received.
Multi-element antenna
Also for use in marginal or poor signal areas. This type of antenna is
directional and has high gain. This antenna needs to be pointed at
the transmitter you want to listen to.
o
It is possible to use a TV or FM antenna with your DAB tuner as
this is normally mounted externally. Although this may give a
stronger signal than a simple internal antenna, it is not tuned
specifically for DAB reception.
You need to change the plug on your TV/FM antenna to an F
type, and it may also be necessary to use a signal booster to
enhance the signal.