Sound for Generations ROBERTS RD-18 DAB digital radio Please read this manual before use
Contents Controls .............................................................................. 2 Battery operation ............................................................... 3 Mains operation ................................................................. 3 Operating your radio .......................................................... 4 Selecting a station ............................................................ 5 Secondary services ...........................................................
Controls (Top) 1 2 3 4 5 11 10 9 8 7 1. On/Off button 7. Info button 2. Mains LED indicator 8. Select button 3. Line out socket (on rear) 6 9. Auto Tune button 4. Telescopic aerial (on rear) 10. Liquid crystal display (LCD) 5. Headphone socket (on end) 11. Volume control 6.
Battery operation 1. Remove the Battery cover on the rear of the unit by pushing the battery door in and downwards. . 2. Insert six LR14 (C 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. Reduced power, distortion and a ‘stuttering’ sound are all signs that the batteries may need replacing. 4.
Operating your radio 1. Fully extend the telescopic aerial 2. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. The display will show Roberts DAB digital radio for a few seconds. 2 3. If this is the first time the radio is used a quick scan of UK Band III DAB channels will be carried out. The display will show Autotune Quick scan. If the radio has been used before the last used station will be selected. 4.
Selecting a station 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. 3. Press and release the Select button to select the station. The display may show Tuning while your radio finds the new station. 4. Adjust the Volume control to the required setting.
Secondary services 1. Certain radio stations have one or more secondary services associated with them. If a station has a secondary service associated with it the display will show > next to the station name on the station list. The secondary service will then appear immediately after the primary service as you turn the tuning control. Display modes Your radio has five display modes:- 1 a 1. Press the Info button to cycle through the various modes. a. Scrolling text b.
Finding new stations 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 Autotune Quick scan. Your radio will perform a scan of the UK DAB frequencies. As new stations are found the station counter on the right-hand side of the display will increase and stations will be added to the list 2.
Manual tuning Manual tuning allows you to tune directly to the various Band III DAB channels. UK DAB stations are currently located in the range 11B to 12D. 1 1. Press and hold down the Select button until the display shows Manual tune. Release the Select button. 2. Rotate the Tuning control to select the required DAB channel. 3. Press and release the Select button to select the channel. 4.
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 1. Switch off your radio 2. Switch on your radio - as soon as the screen shows Roberts DAB digital radio press and hold down the Select button until the display shows System Reset. 2 3. A full reset will be performed and the station list will be erased. 4. A Quick scan will then be performed.
Headphone socket A 3.5mm Headphone Socket located on the right-hand end of you radio is provided for use with either headphones or an earpiece. Inserting a plug automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker. Line out socket A 3.5mm Line out socket located on the rear of you radio is provided for connecting the audio signal to an external amplifier. Inserting a line out audio cable will not mute the internal loudspeaker. Set the volume control to minimum if desired. Display backlight 1.
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. Specifications Circuit Features Power Requirements Mains AC 230 volts, 50Hz Batteries 6 x LR14 (C size) only Loudspeaker 92mm 4ohms Output Power 3W into 4ohms Headphone socket 3.5mm dia Battery Life Approx.
Mains supply The RD-18 will operate from a supply of AC 230 volts, 50Hz only. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or adaptor. If in doubt consult your dealer. The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked N or coloured BLACK.
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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. N.B.
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