Sound for Generations ROBERTS RD-22 FM RDS/DAB digital radio with Please read this manual before use
Contents Controls ........................................................................... 2-4 Alarm display .....................................................................20 Remote handset battery replacement .................................5 Alarm/timers ................................................................ 21-24 Mains operation ...................................................................5 Snooze function .................................................................
Controls (Front) 1 2 3 1 4 1. Loudspeakers 2. Infra red sensor 3. LCD display 4.
Controls 11 10 (Rear) 5 7 8 9 5. Optical output socket (toslink) 9. Mains input socket 6. Auxiliary in socket 10. Telescopic aerial holder 7. Headphone socket 11. Telescopic aerial 8.
Remote control 13 12 11 1 2 10 9 8 7 3 6 1. Band button 2. Alarm button 8. Tuning up button 3. Number keys 4. Favourite button 5. 7. Tuning down button 5 4 button 6. Menu/select button 9. Volume down button 10. Volume up button 11. Standby button 12. Info button 13.
Remote handset battery replacement 1. With the aid of the end of a paper clip slide catch in direction shown. 2. Remove battery holder by pushing holder in direction shown. 3. Remove battery from holder. 4. Replace battery (CR2025 or equivalent) ensuring that positive side of battery faces you with holder positioned as shown. 1 5. Replace the battery holder. 2 4 3 Mains operation 1. Place your radio on a flat surface. 2.
Operating your radio - DAB 1. Fully extend the telescopic aerial. 2. Press the StandBy button to switch on your radio. The display will show "Roberts DAB digital radio" for a few seconds. 2 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 - DAB 1. The top line of the display shows the name of the station currently selected. 2 2. Press the Up or Down Tuning buttons to scroll through the list of available stations. Stop pressing the Tuning buttons when you find the station that you wish to hear. 2 3. Press the Menu/Select button to select the station. The display may show "Tuning" while your radio finds the new station. 4. Adjust the Volume and 3D sound switch to the required settings.
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 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 rotate the tuning control clockwise. Display modes - DAB Your radio has five display modes:a 1. Press the Info button to cycle through the various modes. a.
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 AutoTune 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 - DAB Manual tuning allows you to tune directly to the various DAB Band III channels. UK DAB stations located in the range 11B to 12D. 1. Press and hold in the Menu/Select button until the display shows "Manual tune". 1,3,5 2. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to select the required DAB channel. 3. Press and release the Menu/Select button to select the channel. 2,4 4. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to select the stations contained within the Multiplex for the selected DAB channel.
Using your radio's Pauseplus feature How many times has your favourite radio station been interrupted by that phone call from a double glazing firm or someone selling that must have item? Sound familiar? Now with a single press of the button you can put your favourite station on hold while you answer that important call. After the call or other important task is finished simply press the button to return to your favourite station exactly where you left off so that you never miss a single word.
Pauseplus continued 1. Your radio’s feature is continuiously working silently in the background even when your radio is in Standby mode so, say for example, you want to hear a news item again switch on your radio using the Standby button and press button twice, use the Tuning Up or Down buttons to scroll back to the item you wish to listen. The display will show the amount of time you have scrolled back.
Operating your radio - FM 1. Fully extend the telescopic aerial. 3 2 2 2. Press the StandBy button to switch on your radio. The display will show "Roberts DAB digital radio" for a few seconds. 3. Press the Band button to select the FM band. 4. Press and immediately 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. 4 5.
Manual tuning - FM 1. Press the StandBy button to switch on your radio. 1 2 2. Press the Band button to select the FM band. Fully extend the Telescopic aerial. 3. Press the Tuning Up and Down buttons to tune to a station. The frequency will change in steps of 50kHz. 3 4. When the waveband end is reached the radio will recommence tuning from the opposite waveband end. 3 5. Set the Volume and 3D sound switch to the desired settings. 6. To switch off your radio press the StandBy button.
Display modes - FM a On FM the bottom line of the display can be set to any of the following modes:1. Press the Info button to cycle through the various modes. 1 b a. Scrolling text Displays scrolling text messages such as artist/track name, phone in number etc. b. Programme Type Displays type of station being listened to e.g. Pop, Classic, News, etc. c. Signal strength Displays signal strength for station being listened to. d. Time and date Displays current time and date. e e.
Presetting stations - DAB and FM There are 10 memory presets for each of the 2 wavebands. 1 1. Press the StandBy button to switch on your radio. 2. Tune to the required station as previously described. 3. Press and hold down the required Preset button until the display shows e.g. "Preset 1 stored". The station will be stored under the chosen preset button. Repeat this procedure for the remaining presets. 3 4. Stations stored in preset memories may be overwritten by following the above procedure.
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 hold in the Info button until the display shows RD22 v1.03. 1 2. Press the Info button twice the display will show "Select to Reset". 3. Press in and release the Menu/Select button to select System reset. 4.
Favourite button Your radio is fitted with a button when pressed will automatically select the required waveband and tune to your favourite station. This will allow you to store a total of one station from either the FM or DAB waveband. 1 1. To setup your favourite station, tune into the required station. 2. Press and hold down the Favourite button (15 sec) until the display shows "Favourite station stored". Recalling your favourite station 1. Press the StandBy button to switch on your radio. 2.
Sleep function Your clock radio can be set to turn off after a preset time has elapsed. 1. Press and hold in the StandBy button for more than 3 seconds. 1 2. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to increase the time by 1 minute increments, up to a maximum of 99 minutes. 3. Pressing the Tuning Up or Down buttons will decrease the time by 1 minute increments. 2 4. Press and hold the Tuning Up or Down buttons to advance the sleep time quickly. 5.
Alarm display 2 1 3 4 7 5 8 6 9 1. Alarm/timer number indicator (1-6) 5. Month indicator 2. Alarm/timer mode indicator 6. Year indicator DAB/FM/BUZZER 3. DAB - Station indicator FM - Frequency indicator 7. Alarm/timer hour indicator 8. Alarm/timer minute indicator 9. Alarm/timer duration indicator 4.
Alarms/timers Your radio has six separate alarms/timers which can be set to activate at different times and six different day options from which to choose. 1 Your buzzer alarm has a humane wake system whereby the alarm starts at a low level and gradually works up to a high level. 1. Press and release the Alarm button, "alarm 1-6" will flash in the display. 2,4 2. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to select the required alarm 1- 6. 2,4 3.
5. Press and release the Menu/Select button to enter the day. The day indicator will flash in the display. 6. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to select the required day. 5,7 7. Press and release the Menu/Select button to step forward to enter the month. The month indicator will flash in the display. 8. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to select the required month. 6,8 9. Press and release the Menu/Select button to step forward to enter the year. The year indicator will flash in the display. 6,8 10.
11. Press and release the Menu/Select button to step forward to enter the alarm hour. The hour indicator will flash in the display. 12. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to select the required hour. 11 13. Press and release the Menu/Select button to step forward to enter the alarm minute. The minute indicator will flash in the display. 14. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to select the required minute. 12,14 15. Press and release the Menu/Select button to step forward to enter the alarm duration.
17. Press and release the Menu/Select button to step forward to enter the day option. The day option indicator will flash in the display. 18. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to select the required alarm day option. • 17 Your alarm can be set to sound once, daily, weekly, weekends, weekdays or monthly.
Snooze function 1. The radio or buzzer alarm can be silenced for 7 minutes by pressing and releasing the StandBy button. This sequence can be repeated during the alarm period. The snooze symbol will appear on the display. 1 2. Press the StandBy button twice to cancel the snooze completely. Cancelling alarms Note: The alarm will activate for 60 minutes unless a specified alarm duration has been entered (maximum 240 minutes). 1. Press the StandBy button twice to switch the alarm off. 2.
Connecting to an external amplifier or recorder You can connect your radio to an external amplifier or recorder. This may be a stand-alone unit or it may be part of your existing hi-fi system. 1. Connect the optical toslink connector to the optical input socket(s) on your amplifier or recorder using a suitable cable. Recording from your radio 1 Your radio has six alarm/timers which can be set to switch on your radio at a preset day, time, and station.
Clock display 1. Your radio will display clock time when it is set to Standby mode. 2. During Standby mode the clock will receive updates from the last station tuned to before entering Standby mode. When in Standby mode your radio's clock will automatically track Summer\Winter time changes. Display backlight 1. The display backlight will illuminate when your radio is switched on and dim to about one tenth of the full brightness when your radio is in standby mode.
3D sound switch Your radio speakers may be altered to give a normal or a 3D sound effect. 1. To give 3D sound, switch your 3D sound switch to 3D position. 2. To give normal sound, switch your 3D sound switch to normal. Aux in socket (3.5mm Jack) 1. Connect a stereo or mono audio source (ie iPod, MP3 or CD player) to the Aux in socket. Information from your radio's display will disappear - the backlight will be illuminated indicating that your radio is switched on. 2.
Headphone and optical output sockets 1. 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. 2. A digital optical output socket is provided on the rear of your radio for connection to an amplifier, mini-disc or other equipment with a digital optical input.
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. 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 only Mains AC 230 volts, 50Hz Battery (Remote control) 3.
Mains supply The RD22 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.
Notes: If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 32
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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.
ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES 97-99 Worton Road Isleworth Middlesex TW7 6EG Technical Helpline :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during office hours) Website: http://www.robertsradio.co.
