Enjoy Listening ROBERTS DAB / DAB+ / FM Bluetooth stereo digital radio Please read this manual before use
Contents Controls ........................................................................... 2-3 When the alarm sounds.....................................................27 Using the radio for the first time...........................................4 Cancelling alarms ..............................................................27 Operating your radio ............................................................5 Snooze function .................................................................
Controls (Top) 10 11 9 12 8 13 7 14 6 5 4 3 2 1 1. Tuning / Select / Info control 6. Volume control 11. Alarm button 2. Loudspeakers x 2 7. Mode button 12. Dimmer button 3. LCD display 8. Previous button 13. Next button 9. On/Off / Sleep button 14. Preset button 4. Menu button 5. Snooze button Long press 10.
Controls (rear) 15 16 17 18 19 21 15. DAB / FM wire aerial 16. USB socket (for software upgrades only) 17. Charging socket 18. DC input socket 19. Headphone socket 20. Auxiliary input socket 21.
Using the radio for the first time 1. Place your radio on a flat surface. 2. Fully extend the wire aerial located on the rear of your radio. Place the wire antenna so that it is as straight as possible extending either above or below the radio. 3. Insert the adaptor plug into the DC socket located on the rear of your radio. Plug the adaptor into a standard 13 amp mains socket outlet. The display will show 'WELCOME' for a few seconds. During this time the radio is scanning to find a DAB radio signal.
Operating your radio 1. Press and release the On/Off 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.
Selecting a station - DAB 1. Press and release the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. Press and release the Mode button until the DAB mode is selected. The display will show the name of the radio station currently selected. 1 3. Rotate the Tuning control to step through the list of available stations. 4. When the desired station name appears on the display, press and release the Tuning control to select the station. The radio will select the new station. 2 5.
Secondary services - DAB 1. Certain radio stations have one or more secondary services associated with them. If a station has a secondary service associated with it then the secondary service will then appear immediately after the primary service as you rotate the Tuning control. 2. To tune to the secondary service, press and release the Tuning control. Most secondary services do not broadcast continually and if the selected service is not available, the radio will re-tune to the associated primary service.
Display options DAB - cont d. Scrolling text Displays scrolling text messages such as artist/track name, phone in number, etc. e. Programme type Displays the type of station being listened to e.g. Pop, Classic, News, etc. f. Multiplex Name Displays the name of the DAB multiplex to which the current station belongs. g. Frequency d e f Displays the frequency for the currently tuned DAB station. g h. Bit rate Displays the digital audio bit rate for the currently tuned DAB station. i.
Finding new stations - DAB From time to time, new DAB radio stations may become available. Or you may have moved to a different part of the country. In this case you may need to cause your radio to scan for new stations. 1 1. Press and release the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. If needed, press and release the Mode button until the DAB mode is selected. 2 3. Press and release the Menu button. The DAB menu will show on the display. 4. Rotate the Tuning control until the display shows 'SCAN'. 5.
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. The DAB menu will show on the display. 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. There are three levels of compression: DRC 0 1 No compression applied. (default) DRC 1/2 Medium compression applied. DRC 1 Maximum compression applied. 1. Press and release the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2 2. Repeatedly, press and release the Mode button until the DAB mode is selected. 3. Press and release the Menu button.
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. 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 1.
Operating your radio - FM auto-tune 1. Fully extend the wire aerial located on the rear of your radio. Place the wire antenna so that it is as straight as possible extending either above or below the radio. 2,9 2. Press and release the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 3. Repeatedly, press and release the Mode button until the FM mode is selected. 3 4. Rotate the Tuning control clockwise and then press and hold down the Tuning control for 2 - 3 seconds.
Manual tuning - FM 1. Fully extend the wire aerial located on the rear of your radio. Place the wire antenna so that it is as straight as possible extending either above or below the radio. 2,7 2. Press and release the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 3. Repeatedly, press and release the Mode button until the FM mode is selected. 3 4. Rotate the Tuning control 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 the FM mode:- a 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 Tuning / Info control to cycle through the various options. All display options except the text display will revert to the clock display after about 10 seconds. a.
Scan sensitivity setting - FM Your radio will normally scan for FM broadcasts which are strong enough to give good reception. However, you may wish the Auto-scan function to also be able to find weaker signals, possibly from more distant radio transmitters. Your radio includes a local / distant option for the Auto-scan function. 1 1. Press and release the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. Repeatedly, press and release the Mode button until the FM mode is selected. 2 3.
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. 1 1. Press and release the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. Repeatedly, press and release the Mode button until the FM mode is selected. 2 3.
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. 1 The procedure for setting presets and using them to tune stations is the same for FM and DAB modes, and is described below. 1. Press and release the On/Off button to switch on the radio. 2 2.
Recalling a preset station 1. Press and release the On/Off button to switch on the radio. 2. Repeatedly, press and release the Mode button to select either the FM or DAB mode. 3. Press and release the Preset button. The display will show, for example, 'Empty 1' 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). 1 2 4.
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. 'Bluetooth pairing' occurs when two Bluetooth enabled devices agree to establish a connection and communicate with each other.
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. 2. Press and release the On/Off button to switch on the radio. 3. Repeatedly, press and release the Mode button on your radio until the Bluetooth mode is selected. Your radio will show that it is 'discoverable' by flashing the Bluetooth indicator on the display. 4.
Playing audio files in Bluetooth mode When you have successfully connected your radio with the chosen Bluetooth device you can start to play your music using the controls on your connected Bluetooth device. 1. Once playing has started adjust the volume to the required setting using the Volume control on your radio or your enabled bluetooth device. 2.
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 1. To force a disconnection, press and release the Menu button on the radio. 'PAIRING' will flash on the radio's display 2. Press and release the Tuning control.
Setting alarm times Your radio has two alarms which can be set to wake you to DAB, FM radio or beep type alarm. Each alarm can be set to sound once, daily, on weekdays or at weekends. The alarms may be set while the unit is in standby mode or while playing. Note: If no buttons are pressed for 1 minute, your radio will exit the alarm setup. 1. Press and hold the Alarm button. 'Alarm 1' will show on the display and the alarm indicator will flash on the display.
7. Rotate the Tuning control to choose the desired alarm minute. 8. Press and release the Tuning control to enter the minutes setting. The alarm day option will flash on the display. • 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. 9.
14. Press and release the Tuning control to enter the alarm month setting. The alarm year will flash on the display. 15. Rotate the Tuning control to choose the alarm year. 16. Press and release the Tuning control to enter the setting. The alarm source option will flash on the display. 17. Rotate the Tuning control to choose the desired alarm source (DAB, FM, BUZZER).
When the alarm sounds The alarm will sound at the selected times for up to 60 minutes unless cancelled. The maximum volume used for the radio alarm will be specified during the alarm setting procedure. When your radio is set to wake by the radio alarm, your radio will switch to the selected radio station. If the radio cannot connect to the specified radio station, the buzzer will be used instead.
Disable alarms 1. Press and hold the Alarm button. 'Alarm 1' will show on the display and the alarm indicator will flash on the display. Press and release the Alarm button again if you wish to set 'Alarm 2'. 2. Press and release the Tuning control to enter the alarm setting menu. 1 3. Rotate the Tuning control to select OFF. 4. Press and release the Tuning control to disable the alarm. 2-4 To view the alarm settings 1. Press and hold the Alarm button.
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 in increments. Ensure your radio is switched on. 1,5 1. When using your radio, press and hold the Sleep button and then will flash on the display. release the button. The sleep symbol 2. Rotate the Tuning control to select the desired sleep time. The sleep setting will increase in increments from 15 minutes up to 90 minutes.
Setting the clock format The clock display used in standby mode and when the clock 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. 1 1. Press and release the On/Off button to switch on the radio. 2. To set the clock format, press and release the Menu button. The menu will show on the display. 2 3. Rotate the Tuning control until 'SYSTEM' appears on the display.
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. 1. Press and release the On/Off button to switch on the radio. 1 2. To set the clock time, press and release the Menu button. The menu will show on the display. 3. Rotate the Tuning control until 'SYSTEM' appears on the display. Press and release the Tuning control. 2 4.
Setting the clock manually - cont 10. Press and release the Tuning control to enter the minutes setting. The day will then flash on the display. • 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 to select the current day. 10-16 12. Press and release the Tuning control to enter the day setting. The month will then flash on the display. 13. Rotate the Tuning control to select the current month. 14.
Automatically updating the clock Your radio will usually set the clock time using the DAB signal. You may specify that the radio sets its clock from the DAB or FM waveband, either waveband or none. If you choose none you will need to set the clock manually. 1. Press and release the On/Off button to switch on the radio. 1 2. Press and release the Menu button. The menu will show on the display. 3. Rotate the Tuning control until 'SYSTEM' appears on the display. Press and release the Tuning control. 2 4.
Clock display 1. The clock display on your radio can be shown using either a 12 or 24 hour clock format. Display backlight dimmer The brightness of the display can be adjusted when the radio is in standby or when the unit is in use. 1. In order to adapt the intensity of the display to suit the ambient room lighting when the unit is in the standby mode or in use, press and release the Dimmer button to select the dimmer brightness from High-Medium-Low and an almost off 'night-time' setting.
Software version The software display cannot be altered and is just for your reference. Ensure your radio is switched on. 1. Press and release the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 1 2. Press and release the Menu button. The menu will show on the display. 3. Rotate the Tuning control until 'SYSTEM' shows on the display. 4. Press and release the Tuning control. 2,7 5. Rotate the Tuning control until 'SW VER' shows on the display. 6. Press and release the Tuning control.
Language function Your radio can be configured to a different language. Ensure your radio is switched on. 1. Press and release the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 1 2. Press and release the Menu button. The menu will show on the display. 3. Rotate the Tuning control until 'SYSTEM' shows on the display. 2 4. Press and release the Tuning control. 5. Rotate the Tuning control until 'LANGUAGE' appears on the display. 6. Press and release the Tuning control to enter the language adjustment menu. 7.
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/Off button to switch on the radio. Press and release the Menu button. The menu will show on the display. 1 2. Rotate the Tuning control until 'SYSTEM' shows on the display. Press and release the Tuning control. 3. Rotate the Tuning control until 'RESET' shows on the display. Press and release the Tuning control. 1 4.
Headphone socket A 3.5mm 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. IMPORTANT: Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
Auxiliary input socket 1. Connect a stereo or mono audio source (i.e. CD player, MP3 player, etc.) to the Auxiliary input socket. 1 2. Press the On/Off button to switch on the radio. 3. Press and release the Mode button until the display shows 'AUX IN'. 4. Adjust the Volume control on your player and on the radio for comfortable listening. 5. Remove the cable from the Auxiliary input socket or press and release the Mode button to cancel Auxiliary Input mode.
USB socket for iPhone or smartphone charging Your radio has a USB socket which is intended only for charging an iPhone or smart phone and similar devices. Charge time may vary and in some cases may take longer to charge than when using the manufacturers charging unit supplied with the smart phone. 2 1. Ensure your radio is plugged in. 2. Connect your smart phone to the USB charging socket at the rear of your radio. 3. Your iPhone or smart phone will begin to charge. 4.
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 FM band.
Specifications Circuit Features Power Requirements Mains AC 230V 50/60 Hz (Adaptor) Frequency Coverage FM 87.5-108MHz DAB 174.928 - 239.200MHz Loudspeaker x 2 34 mm Bass speaker 70 mm Output Power 2 x 5 Watts +10 Watts Headphone socket 3.5mm dia Auxiliary input socket 3.5mm dia Aerial System FM Wire aerial DAB Wire aerial The Company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice.
Guarantee This instrument is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of delivery to 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. Receivers with removed or defaced serial numbers.
