ROBERTS DAB/FM RDS digital radio Please read this manual before use
Contents Controls ........................................................................... 2-4 System reset......................................................................21 Battery operation .................................................................5 Headphone socket.............................................................22 Using the AC adaptor ..........................................................6 Auxiliary input socket .......................................................
Controls 1 2 3 4 5 (Top) 6 7 8 1. On / Off button 6. Preset buttons 2. Band button 7. LCD display 3. Favourite button 8. Low battery indicator 4. Info / Menu button 5.
Controls (Right side) 9 10 11 9. Tuning control 10. Volume control 11. Tone control 12.
Controls (Back) 13 14 15 16 13. USB socket for software upgrades 14. Telescopic aerial 17 15. Auxiliary input socket 16. DC input socket 17.
Battery operation 1. Remove the battery cover on the rear of the unit by pushing the catches in the direction shown by the arrows. 2. Insert four LR20 (D size) batteries into the spaces in the compartment. Take care to ensure all batteries are inserted with the correct polarity as shown inside the battery compartment. Replace the battery cover. 3. When the batteries are exhausted, the battery low indicator will show red for a short while. The radio will then switch itself off.
Using the AC adaptor 1. Place your radio on a flat surface and plug the mains adaptor into the DC input socket located on the rear of your radio (marked 'DC in') ensuring that the plug is pushed fully into the socket. 2. Plug the other end of the mains adaptor into a standard 13A mains socket outlet and switch on the wall socket. Whenever the adaptor is used the batteries are automatically disconnected.
Operating your radio - DAB 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial. 2. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio the display will show "Roberts" for a few seconds. 3. If this is the first time the radio is used a quick scan of the Band III DAB channels will be carried out. This is known as "Auto tune". The display will show "Now tuning". If the radio has been used before the last used station will be selected. 4.
Selecting a station - DAB 1. The top line of the display shows the name of the station currently selected. 2. Rotate the Tuning control to scroll through the list of available stations. 2,3 3. Press and release the Tuning control to select the station. The display may show "Now tuning" while your radio finds the new station. 4. Adjust the Volume and Tone controls to the required setting.
Display modes - DAB In DAB mode the bottom line of the display can be set to any of the following display options :1. Press the Info button to cycle through each of the options. 1 a. Scrolling text b b. Programme type Displays type of station being listened to e.g. Pop, Classic, News, etc. c. Multiplex Name Displays name of multiplex to which the current station belongs. d. Time and date Displays current time and date. d e. Channel & frequency Displays current channel number and frequency. e f.
Finding new stations - DAB As time passes new stations may become available. To find new stations proceed as follows:- 1 1. Press and release the Auto Tune button. The display will show "Scanning..." and your radio will perform a scan of the Band III DAB channels. As new radio stations are found the station counter on the right-hand side of the display will increase and the radio stations will be added to the list stored in the radio. Signal strength display - DAB 1.
Manual Tuning - DAB Manual tuning allows you to tune directly to the various DAB Band III channels. 1. Press and hold the Menu button so that the display shows "Manual tune". 1 2. Press and release the Tuning control. 3. Rotate the Tuning control to select the required DAB channel. 4. Press and release the Tuning control to select the required DAB channel. The open bar in the middle shows you the minimum signal strength needed for good DAB reception.
Dynamic Range Control (DRC) settings - DAB Dynamic range control (also known as DRC) can make quieter sounds easier to hear when your radio is used in a noisy environment. 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 1 2. Press and hold the Menu button the display will show “Manual tune.” 3. Rotate the Tuning control until the display shows "DAB DRC". 4. Press and release the Tuning control to enter adjustment mode. 2 5. Rotate the Tuning control to select required DRC setting (default is 0).
Operating your radio - FM 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial. 2. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2,9 3. Press the Band button to select the FM band. 4. Press and release the Auto Tune button. Your radio will scan in an upwards direction (low frequency to high frequency) and stop automatically when it finds a station of sufficient strength. 5. After a few seconds the display will update the display will show the frequency of the signal found.
Manual tuning - FM 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. Press the Band button to select the FM band. Carefully extend the Telescopic aerial fully for FM reception. 1,6 3. Rotate the Tuning control to tune to a station. The frequency will change in steps of 50kHz. 4. When the waveband end is reached the radio will recommence tuning from the opposite waveband end. 2 5. Adjust the Volume and Tone controls to the required setting. 6. To switch off your radio press the On/Off button.
Display modes - FM In FM mode the bottom line of the display can be set to any of the following display options :1. Press the Info button to cycle through each of the options. a a. Scrolling text Displays scrolling text messages such as artist/track name, phone in number etc. 1 b b. Program Type Displays type of station being listened to e.g. Pop, Classic, News, etc. c. Time and date Displays current time and date. d. Frequency Displays frequency of the station being listened to. e.
FM Stereo/Mono (headphones only) 1. If a station being received is weak some hiss may be audible. To reduce this, press and release the Tuning control so that the display shows "Switch to Mono". Your radio will switch to mono mode. 2. To return to stereo mode press and release the Tuning control so that the display shows "Switch to Auto". Your radio will switch to stereo mode.
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 the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. If needed, press the Band button to select the FM band. 3.
Presetting stations There are 5 memory presets for each of the two wavebands which allow you to quickly tune the radio to your favourite stations. Presets are stored in a memory which remembers the settings even when the radio is switched off. 1 3 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. Tune to the required station as previously described. 3. Press and hold the required Preset button until the display shows e.g. "Preset 1 stored".
Favourite station button Your radio has a Favourite Station button which can automatically select the required waveband and tune to your favourite station. This button can store one favourite station from either the FM or DAB waveband. 1. To set up your favourite station, tune into the required station. 2. Press and hold down the Favourite button (3-4 sec) until the display shows "My Fav. Saved". 2 Recalling your favourite station 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on the radio. 1 2.
Software version The software display cannot be altered and is just for your reference. 1. To view the software version on the display ensure your radio is in DAB mode. 2 2. Press and hold the Menu button and then rotate the Tuning control until "DAB SW version" appears on the display. 3. Press and release the Tuning control. The display will show the software information. 4. Press the Tuning control to return to the normal radio display.
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. Ensure your radio is in DAB or FM mode. Press and hold the Menu button for 2 seconds and then rotate the Tuning control until "Factory Reset" appears on the display. 2. Press and release the Tuning control, the display shows "Press SELECT to confirm reset". 1 3. Press and release the Tuning control again to select System reset.
Headphone socket A 3.5mm Headphone Socket located on the right hand side 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. 2. Press the On/Off button to switch on the radio. Press and release the Band button until the display shows "AUX IN". Note that the Auxiliary Input mode can only be selected when a plug is inserted in the socket. 3. Adjust the Volume control on your player and on the radio for comfortable listening. 4.
General 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. The name plate is located on the back of your radio.
Specifications Circuit Features Power Requirements Loudspeaker Mains AC 100 240V 50/60Hz (adaptor) Batteries 4 x LR20 (D size) Woofer 125mm 4 ohms Tweeter 38mm 4 ohms Output Power Battery Life Mains 1.4 Watts Batteries 0.8 Watts Up to 100 hours of listening for 4 hours a day at normal volume using alkaline cells. Headphone socket 3.5mm dia Aerial System Frequency Coverage FM 87.5-108MHz DAB 174.928 - 239.
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.
ROBERTS RADIO LIMITED PO Box 130 Mexborough South Yorkshire S64 8YT Website: http://www.robertsradio.
