ROBERTS DAB / DAB+ / FM RDS Bluetooth sound system with dock for iPod , iPhone and iPad ® ® ® Please read this manual before use
Contents Controls ............................................................................................. 2-4 Playing audio files in Bluetooth mode................................................. 27 Remote handset battery replacement .................................................. 5 Connecting and disconnecting a Bluetooth device ............................. 28 Using the radio for the first time............................................................ 6 Setting the alarm times ...........
Controls (Top) 17 16 15 18 1 14 13 2 3 12 4 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 1. Menu button 6. Mode button 11. Dimmer button 16. Info button 2. Tuning control 7. Bluetooth Pair button 12. Auto Tune / Rewind button 17. Apple Lightning® connector 3. Select button 8. Snooze button 13. Equaliser (EQ) button 18. Dock access button 4. Alarm 2 / Fast-Forward button 9. Alarm 1 / Play / Pause button 14. Volume control 5. On / Standby button 10. Preset button 15.
Controls (front) 19 20 19. Bluetooth indicator 21 20. LCD display 21. Infra-red sensor 22. Speakers x 2 22 23. Bass radiator 23 Controls (rear) 24 24. Telescopic aerial 25. DC in socket 26. Charge socket 27. Line output socket 28. Headphone socket Service 29. Auxiliary input socket 30.
Controls (remote control) 4 3 2 1 1. On / Standby button 2. iPod button 3. FM button 4. DAB button 5. Mute button 6. Auxiliary in button 7. Bluetooth button 8. Play / Pause button 9. Tuning Down / Rewind button 10. Menu button 11. Sleep button 5 6 20 7 19 8 9 18 17 16 12. Dimmer button 13. Snooze button 10 15 14. Alarm button 11 12 14 13 15. Equaliser (EQ) button 16. Select button 17. Info button 18. Tuning Up / Fast-forward button 19. Preset button 20.
Remote handset battery replacement 1. With the aid of the end of a paper clip slide the catch to the right hand side. 2. Remove the battery holder by pushing the holder in the direction shown. 3. Remove the battery from holder. 4. Replace the battery (CR2032 or equivalent) ensuring that the positive side of the battery faces you with the holder positioned as shown. 5. Replace the battery holder. If the remote is not to be used for an extended period of time it is recommended that the battery is removed.
Using the radio for the first time 1. Place your radio on a flat surface. 2. Fully extend the telescopic aerial. The aerial should be fully extended and positioned vertically for optimum reception. Service 3. Insert the adaptor plug into the DC socket located on the rear of your radio. Plug the adaptor into a standard mains socket outlet. The display will show 'Welcome to Digital Radio' for a few seconds and then the display will then show '0:00'.
Operating your radio 1. Press and release the On / Standby button to switch on your radio. When first switched on, the radio will be in DAB mode. After each use the radio will remember the mode used and then switch on in that mode the next time that it is used. 2. If the radio has been used before, the last used station will be selected. 3. If this is the first time that the radio has been used a scan of the Band III DAB channels will be carried out.
Selecting a station - DAB 1. Press and release the On / Standby button to switch on your radio. The display will show 'Connecting' for a few seconds. DAB Mode 2 2. Press and release the Mode button (DAB button on remote) until the DAB mode is selected. The display will show the name of the radio station currently selected. Station List < BBC Radio 2 3. Rotate the Tuning control (Tuning buttons on remote) to step through the list of available stations. < 3 BBC Radio 2 Connecting... 4.
Display options - DAB Your radio has a range of display options when in DAB mode:1. Press and release the Info button to cycle through the various options. All displays will revert to the time and date display after about 30 seconds. a. Scrolling text b. Programme type c. Multiplex Name 9 Displays scrolling text messages such as artist/track name, phone in number, etc.
Display options - DAB cont. g. Signal strength Displays the signal strength for the currently tuned DAB station. The open block in the signal strength graph shows the minimum signal strength needed for good DAB reception. The signal blocks will go up or down showing the changing signal strength as you adjust the telescopic aerial or the radio position. g BBC Radio 2 Finding new stations - DAB From time to time, new DAB radio stations may become available.
Manual tuning - DAB Manual tuning allows you to tune your radio to a particular DAB frequency in Band III. Any new stations found will be added to the station list. This function can also be used to assist the positioning of the aerial or the radio to optimise reception for a specific channel or frequency. Note that UK DAB stations are located in the range of channels 11B to 12D. 1 1. Press and release the Menu button to enter the DAB menu. 2.
Dynamic Range Control (DRC) - DAB The DRC facility can make quieter sounds easier to hear when your radio is used in a noisy environment. 2 DAB < DRC Value < 3 DRC Value < DRC off * < DRC Value < DRC high < DRC Value < DRC low < There are three levels of compression: DRC Off No compression applied. (default) DRC High Maximum compression applied. DRC Low Medium compression applied. 1. Press and release the On / Standby button to switch on your radio. 2.
Station order - DAB Your radio has 3 station order settings from which you can choose. The station order settings are, alphanumeric, ensemble and valid. Note: The default station order setting is alphanumeric. 2 DAB < Station Order < 3 Station Order < Alphanumeric * < Station Order < Ensemble < Station Order < Valid < 1. Press and release the On / Standby button to switch on your radio. 2. Press and release the Mode button (DAB button on remote) until the DAB mode is selected. 3.
Prune stations - DAB Over time, some DAB services may stop broadcasting, or may change location and then not be able to receive a station. In order to remove such stations from the DAB station list, the Prune stations function will delete the DAB stations from your station list that can no longer be received. 2 Stations which cannot be found or which have not been received for a very long time are shown in the station list with a question mark. 1.
Operating your radio - FM auto-tune 1. Fully extend the telescopic aerial. The aerial should be fully extended and positioned vertically for optimum reception. FM Mode 3 2. Press and release the On / Standby button to switch on your radio. 3. Press and release the Mode button (FM button on remote) to select the FM mode. 87.50MHz Scanning... 4.
Manual tuning - FM 1. Fully extend the telescopic aerial. The aerial should be fully extended and positioned vertically for optimum reception. 2. Press and release the On / Standby button to switch on your radio. FM Mode 3 3. Press and release the Mode button (FM button on remote) to select the FM mode. 4. Rotate the Tuning control (Tuning Up or Down buttons on remote) to tune to a station. The frequency will change in steps of 50kHz.
Display options - FM Your radio has a range of display options for FM mode:The Radio Data System (RDS) is a system in which inaudible digital information is transmitted in addition to the normal FM radio programme. RDS offers several useful features. The following are available on your radio. 1. Press and release the Info button to cycle through the various options. 1 a BBC R4 The best variety of b BBC R4 Pop Music c BBC R4 89.
Scan sensitivity setting - FM Your radio includes a local/distant option for the auto-scan function. By setting the radio to the 'local' scan option, weaker signals from more distant transmitters can be ignored by the radio, making stronger signals easier to find. 2 FM < FM Scan Zone < 3 FM Scan Zone < Distant * < FM Scan Zone < Local < 1. Press and release the On / Standby button to switch on your radio. 2.
Stereo / Mono setting - FM Your radio will play stereo FM broadcasts in stereo provided that the received signal is of adequate strength. However, as a stereo signal becomes weaker the audio signal will become poorer. It may be preferable to force the radio to play the station in mono in order to reduce the level of background hiss. 3 1. Press and release the On / Standby button to switch on your radio. FM < FM Audio < Mono FM Audio < * < 2.
Presetting stations You may store your preferred DAB and FM radio stations to the preset station memories. There are 20 memory presets in your radio, 10 for DAB and 10 for FM. Presets are remembered by your radio in the event of a power failure. The procedure for setting presets and using them to tune stations is the same for FM and DAB modes, and is described below. 2 BBC Radio 2 Now playing on the r 4 Preset Store <1: (Empty) > 1. Press and release the On / Standby button to switch on the radio.
Recalling a preset station 1. Press and release the On / Standby button to switch on the radio. Preset Recall <1: BBC Radio 2 2. Press and release the Mode button (DAB or FM buttons on remote) to select the desired waveband. 2 3. Press and release the Preset button. The display will show, for example, '1: (Empty)' if no station has been stored to that preset. If a preset has been stored, then the display will show either the station name (for DAB stations) or the frequency (for FM stations). 3 4.
® ® iPod® iPhone and iPad docking Your radio has an iPod dock facility which allows you to play digital audio files and video soundtracks held on your iPod, iPhone or iPad using the radio's loudspeakers. Apple Lightning connector Your radio uses the Apple Lightning® connector introduced by Apple in 2012. Within this section iPod means that you may use a compatible iPod, iPhone or iPad. Accessing your iPod, iPhone or iPad dock 1.
Playing a file on your iPod, iPhone or iPad Volume 09 1. Use the touch screen on your iPod to select the content to be played. 2. Adjust the volume to the required setting using the Volume control on your radio. 3. To pause playback press the Play / Pause button. To resume playback press the Play / Pause button again. 4. iPod does not have a Stop button (it uses the Pause function).
Display options - iPod mode Your radio has a range of display options when in iPod mode:1. Press and release the Info button to cycle through the various options. 1 All displays will revert to the time and date display after about 30 seconds. a. Title Displays the title of the track currently playing. b. Album Displays the name of the album from which the current track is taken. c. Artist Displays the name of the artist for the track currently playing. d.
Bluetooth mode The Bluetooth mode on your radio allows you to play audio, play sound from video files and stream music from Bluetooth capable devices such as your moblie phone, computer, tablet etc. through your radio's loudspeakers. ● When a Bluetooth enabled device such as your Blutune 65 radio is in a 'discoverable' state other Bluetooth devices can detect, pair with or connect to it.
Connecting Bluetooth devices 1. Ensure that the Bluetooth capability on your phone, tablet or PC is enabled. You may need to refer to the user documentation for your device, since the method will vary with each device. 3 Bluetooth discoverable 2. Press and release the On / Standby button to switch on the radio. 3. Repeatedly, press and release the Mode button on your radio (press the Bluetooth button on remote) until the Bluetooth mode is selected.
Playing audio files in Bluetooth mode When you have successfully connected your radio with your chosen Bluetooth device you can start to play your music using the controls on the device. Volume 09 1. Once playing has started adjust the volume to the required setting using the Volume controls on your radio or the connected Bluetooth device. 1 2. The volume of your radio in Bluetooth mode is affected by the volumes setting on the radio and also on the connected Bluetooth device.
Connecting and disconnecting a Bluetooth device You can only have one Bluetooth device connected to the radio at any one time although it may be paired with several devices. Once you have a Bluetooth enabled device connected to your radio it cannot be interrupted by another Bluetooth device unless you choose to break the connection. 1. To connect to a new device, press and hold the Bluetooth Pair button (Bluetooth button on remote control) until the display shows "Bluetooth discoverable".
Alarms Your radio has 2 separate alarms which can be set to wake you to DAB, FM radio, iPod or buzzer alarm. Each alarm can be set to sound once, daily, on weekdays or at weekends. The alarms can be set whether the radio is on or in standby mode. In the event of a power interruption your radio has a built in memory chip that will maintain your alarm settings for when the power is restored.
If the radio has been set to the 12 hour clock format, there will also be an option here for setting AM or PM for the alarm time. 6. Rotate the Tuning control (Tuning buttons on remote) to choose the desired minute for the alarm and then press the Select button. The alarm duration will flash on the display. 7. Rotate the Tuning control (Tuning buttons on remote) to choose the alarm duration. Choose between 15, 30, 45, 60 or 90 minutes. Alarm 1 Wizard Duration 60 6-10 8.
13. Rotate the Tuning control (Tuning buttons on remote) to choose the day option and then press and release the Select button to confirm the setting. • Alarm 1 Wizard Once If setting alarms to daily, weekdays or weekends proceed to point 18. 14. If selecting the alarm to once you will need to set the day, month and year options as described below. 15. Rotate the Tuning control (Tuning buttons on remote) to select the correct day and then press the Select button to confirm the setting. 13-18 16.
When the alarm sounds The alarm will sound at the selected times for up to 90 minutes unless cancelled. The duration and volume used for the alarm will be specified during the alarm setting procedure. If the radio cannot connect to the specified radio station or iPod track the buzzer will be used instead. Alarm off Note: If the radio is switched on because of a radio alarm you can control basic functions such as the volume control.
Controlling alarm status using the product When your radio is in standby or whilst playing the alarms can be controlled using the alarm buttons on the product. Alarm 1 Setup 1 Note: If you wish to set the alarm whilst in iPod or Bluetooth mode you will need to use the remote control, see below. Alarm 1 Setup Alarm On 1. To change the states of the alarms, press and release the Alarm 1 or 2 button, 'Alarm 1 Setup' or 'Alarm 2 Setup' will show on the display. 2 2.
Snooze function 1. When the radio, iPod or buzzer alarm sounds, pressing the Snooze button will silence the alarm for the selected number of minutes. The Snooze duration can be adjusted between 5 and 20 minutes in 5 minute increments. The default setting is 5 minutes. Z 1 When the Snooze button has been pressed during an alarm, the Snooze symbol Z will flash. 2. To cancel the Snooze function, press and release the On / Standby button. 2 Snooze 5 minutes To set the snooze time 1.
Sleep function Your radio can be set to turn off after a preset time has elapsed. The sleep setting can be adjusted between 15 and 90 minutes. Ensure your radio is switched on. 1-6 1. To set the desired sleep time, press and release the Sleep button to enter the sleep setup. 2. Repeatedly press and release the Sleep button to select the desired sleep time. The sleep settings available are 15, 30, 45, 60, or 90 minutes.
Setting the clock format The clock display used in Standby mode and when the radio is in use can be set to 12 or 24 hour format. The clock format can only be set while the unit is playing. The selected format is then also used when setting the alarms. 2 DAB < System Setting < System Setting < Time < Time < Set 12/24 hour < 1. Press and release the On / Standby button to switch on the radio. 2. To set the clock format, press and release the Menu button. 3.
Setting the clock manually Normally your radio will set its clock automatically using the DAB radio signal. If no DAB signal is available and you need to set the time manually, please follow the procedure shown below. 2 DAB < System Setting < System Setting < Time < Time < Set Time/Date < 1. Press and release the On / Standby button to switch on the radio. 2. To set the clock time, press and release the Menu button to enter the setup menu. 3.
10. Press and release the Select button to enter the minutes setting. The day will then flash on the display. • Set date 23- 7-2014 If your radio has been set to use the 12 hour clock format there will be an option here to set either AM or PM. 11. Rotate the Tuning control (Tuning buttons on remote) to change the day as needed. 10-16 12. Press and release the Select button to enter the day setting. The month will then flash on the display. 13.
To return to auto clock set mode 1. Press and release the On / Standby button to switch on your radio. 2. Press and release the Menu button to enter the setup menu. 2 3. Rotate the Tuning control (Tuning buttons on remote) until 'System Setting' appears on the display. Press and release the Select button. 4. Rotate the Tuning control (Tuning buttons on remote) until 'Time' appears on the display. Press and release the Select button. 5.
Equaliser function using the radio's buttons The sound on your radio can be adjusted to suit your personal taste for the material that you are listening to. The clock radio has six preset equaliser options. Alternatively, you may set the bass and treble levels to your own preferences. 1. Press and release the On / Standby button to switch on your radio. 2. Press and release the EQ button. 3. Rotate the Tuning control to cycle through the various options until the desired option is displayed.
Treble control 1. Follow steps 1-2 on the proceding page to enter the EQ setup menu. 2. Rotate the Tuning control to cycle through the options until 'My EQ' appears on the display. < Equaliser My EQ... < < My EQ... Treble < < Treble +3 * < 3. Press and release the Select button. Rotate the Tuning control until 'Treble' shows on the display. 4. Press and release the Select button. The current Treble setting will show on the display and will be marked with an asterisk. 2-5 5.
Equaliser function using remote control The sound on your radio can be adjusted to suit your personal taste for the material that you are listening to. The radio has six preset equaliser options. Alternatively, you may set the treble and bass levels to your own preferences. 1 1. Press the EQ button and then the Tuning Up or Down buttons to cycle through the various options. a. Normal - no tone modification is applied 1 1 < Equaliser Classic < < Equaliser Normal < < Equaliser My EQ...
Bass control 1. Press the EQ button and then the Tuning Up or Down buttons to cycle through the options until 'My EQ' appears on the display. 1 2. Press and release the Select button. Press and release the Tuning Up or Down buttons until 'Bass' shows on the display. < Equaliser My EQ... < < My EQ... Bass < < Bass +3 * < 3. Press and release the Select button.The current Bass setting will be shown on the display. 4.
Language function Your radio can be configured to a different language. 1. Press and release the On / Standby button to switch on your radio. 2. Press and release the Menu button. 2 3. Rotate the Tuning control (Tuning buttons on remote) until 'System Setting' appears on the display. Press and release the Select button. 4. Rotate the Tuning control (Tuning buttons on remote) until 'Language' appears on the display. 3-6 5. Press and release the Select button to enter the language adjustment menu. 6.
Software version The software display cannot be altered and is just for your reference. 1. Press and release the On / Standby button to switch on your radio. 2. Press and release the Menu button. 2 3. Rotate the Tuning control (Tuning buttons on remote) until 'System Setting' appears on the display. Press and release the Select button. 4. Rotate the Tuning control (Tuning buttons on remote) until 'SW Version' appears on the display. 3,4 5. Press and release the Select button.
System reset If your radio fails to operate correctly, or some digits on the display are missing or incomplete carry out the following procedure. 1. Press and release the On / Standby button to switch on your radio. 2 2. Press and release the Menu button. 3. Rotate the Tuning control (Tuning buttons on remote) until 'System Setting' appears on the display. Press and release the Select button. 3-5 4. Rotate the Tuning control (Tuning buttons on remote) until 'Factory Reset' appears on the display.
Headphone socket A 3.5mm stereo Headphone Socket located on the rear of your radio is provided for use with either headphones or an earpiece. Inserting a plug automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker. Please be aware that the sensitivity of headphones can vary widely. We therefore recommend setting the volume to a low level before connecting headphones to the radio. Service IMPORTANT: Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
Line out socket (3.5mm Jack) A 3.5mm Line Out socket located on the rear of your radio is provided for connecting the audio signal to an external amplifier. Inserting an audio cable into this socket will not mute the internal loudspeaker. Set the volume control on the radio to minimum if desired. Service USB socket for iPhone or smartphone charging Your radio has a USB socket which can be used for charging an iPhone or smart phone and similar devices.
Cautions Do not allow this radio to be exposed to water, steam or sand. Do not leave your radio where excessive heat could cause damage such as in a parked car where the heat from the sun can build up even though the outside temperature may not seem too high. It is recommended that the DAB band be used wherever possible as better results in terms of quality and freedom from interference will usually be obtained than on the the FM band.
“Made for iPod,” “Made for iPhone,” and “Made for iPad” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless performance.
Guarantee This product is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of purchase by the original owner against failure due to faulty workmanship or component breakdown, subject to the procedure stated below. Should any component or part fail during this guarantee period it will be repaired or replaced free of charge. The guarantee does not cover: 1. Damage resulting from incorrect use. 2. Consequential damage. 3. Product with removed or defaced serial numbers. N.B.
