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Contents Introduction.......................................................................................... 2-9 iStream internet radio features............................................................. 2 Before you can use this product........................................................... 3 About this instruction manual............................................................... 4 Controls and connections..................................................................
Introduction Introduction iStream internet radio features ● Listen to local, regional, national and international broadcasts using FM, DAB and Internet radio Works with Last.fm, an on-line music service with millions of tracks available. It plays personalised radio stations based on your choice of artists, songs, listening history and similar tracks based on the preferences of other Last.fm listeners with similar music tastes.
Before you can use this product Before you can use your internet radio, you must have the following: ● A broadband Internet connection (not required for DAB, FM or Music Player functions). ● A wireless access point (WiFi) connected to your broadband Internet Service Provider, preferably via a router. In many cases the broadband modem, router and wireless access point will be a single combined unit supplied by your Internet Service Provider or bought from a computer store.
Introduction About this instruction manual This instruction manual is split into sections for each of the different operating modes of your Roberts iStream internet radio. Each section is clearly identified by the shaded heading in the top right hand corner of each pair of pages. Configuration (page 10) Before using the Internet Radio and Music Player functions, you will need to connect your radio to your computer network using the WiFi connection. This is covered in the section titled Configuration.
Controls and connections Top view 2 3 4 5 6 1 14 12 11 10 9 8 7 1. On-Off / Volume control 6. Tuning / Select / Snooze control 11. Mode button 2. Headphone socket 7. Last.fm button 12. Menu button 3. Auxiliary input socket 8. Preset / Play-Pause button 13. Info button 4. USB socket 9. Back button 14. Low battery indicator 5. Forward button 5 13 10.
Introduction Controls and connections - cont. Rear view 15 16 17 18 15. Telescopic aerial (antenna cable socket behind) 16. WiFi antenna (internal) 17. Line output socket 18.
Battery operation We recommend for economy that the iStream is used via the AC adaptor whenever possible with battery operation for occasional use only. Inserting the adaptor plug into the DC input socket will disconnect the batteries. If using batteries, only alkaline types should normally be used. Battery life will vary according to the use of the radio, but between 30 and 60 hours should be possible. WiFi use takes much more power than DAB listening, for example.
Introduction Navigation controls These pages describe the basic means of controlling your iStream internet radio. Detailed instructions for each operating mode are given in the later sections of this book. 1. Pressing and holding the On/Off control brings your internet radio out of the Stand-by mode if running from the mains or switches it on if using batteries.
Navigation controls cont. Text entry There are several occasions when you may need to enter text characters into your radio. For example, when setting up the WiFi connection, or when searching for artists or albums. When entering text you can use the Tuning/Select control alone or in conjunction with some of the buttons. The rotary control allows you choose from all of the available characters, while the buttons allow you to move up and down or left and right through the character list displayed. 1.
Configuration Configuration Connecting your radio to your computer network 1. Place your radio on a flat surface and plug the cable from the mains adaptor into the DC input socket located at the rear of your radio (marked 'DC') ensuring that the plug is pushed fully into the socket. 2. Plug the mains adaptor into a wall socket and switch on the socket. IMPORTANT: The mains adaptor is used as the means of connecting the radio to the mains supply.
Connecting to your computer network - cont. 5. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to choose an auto-update option for the clock. This can be updated from DAB or FM radio, from the Network, or not updated. The default is to auto update from the network. If you choose any other option, go to step 8. Otherwise you will first need to select the correct time zone and daylight savings setting, see steps 6 and 7. If you choose 'No update' you will need to set the clock manually later, see page 74.
Configuration Connecting to your computer network - cont. 10. You will first need to identify your network in the list of network names presented by the Network Wizard. If no networks are found then you may have to get your wireless router working (please see the instructions supplied with it) or you may be too far from the router. 11,12 When the radio finds your wireless network, it displays the Network Name (SSID) for the wireless access point on the screen.
Connecting to your computer network - cont. 13. When the SSID for the wireless network you wish to connect to is highlighted on the screen, press the Tuning/Select control. If WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) was indicated, you will see an additional menu at this point, otherwise proceed to step 14. Choose one of the WPS menu options as required for your router (WPS may be via push button, or using an identification number).
Configuration Connecting to your computer network - cont. WEP keys are 10 or 26 characters long (using 0 - 9, and A - F). Some wireless routers can also use pass-phrases for WEP but these are not supported. WPA keys are usually set up using a pass-phrase of between 8 and 63 characters. Your radio accepts pass-phrases for WPA keys. 16. To enter the WEP or WPA key, characters are selected and entered using the Tuning/Select control.
Connecting to your computer network - cont. If you have followed the steps on the preceding pages successfully, your radio will have connected to your router, and then made a connection to the Internet and set its clock. If this is the case, then you can try listening to radio stations via the Internet as described on page 19 onwards. Note: The clock display when in Stand-by mode is only maintained when the radio is powered from the mains.
Manual network configuration Configuration If you do not wish to use DHCP for automatic configuration, or if your network is configured with a hidden SSID, then you will need to enter some network settings manually. (Note - a hidden SSID may prevent casual observers from detecting your network, but it is not recommended as a means of network security.) 1. From the radios Network settings menu, select 'Manual settings'.
Manual network configuration - cont. 5. In most installations the DNS settings (DNS = Domain Name Server) will be set to the same IP address as your router. In this case the secondary DNS may be left at zero. To enter the DNS address, rotate the Tuning/Select control to set the value for each group of digits and then press the control to enter the value and to move on to the next group. Repeat this until all eight groups of digits have been entered. 6.
Manual network configuration - cont. Configuration The three controls on the right-hand side of the screen have special functions.
Internet Radio Internet Radio - the basics Before you can use your radio to listen to broadcasts via the Internet, it is necessary to have connected it to your computer network using the wireless (WiFi) connection. There are literally many thousands of radio broadcasts available via the Internet as well as 'Podcasts'. Your radio provides several ways of searching for broadcasts in order to make finding and choosing them easier.
Internet Radio Selecting a radio station by location 1. Press and hold the On/Off control to switch the radio on. Then press the Mode button to select the Internet radio mode display. 2. Press the Menu button to enter the main Internet radio menu. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'Station list' is highlighted on the display and then press the control to select the option. 3. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'Stations' is highlighted on the display and the press the control to select.
Selecting a radio station by location - cont. 8. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to highlight your chosen radio station and then press the control to enter your selection. The display will show 'Connecting...' while the radio connects to the new station. The station should then start playing. Adjust the volume as needed. 8,9 9.
Internet Radio Selecting a radio station by genre 1. Press the Menu button to enter the main Internet radio menu. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'Station list' is highlighted on the display and then press the control to select. 1 2. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'Stations' is highlighted on the display and then press the control to select. 3. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'Genre' is highlighted on the display and then press the control to select. 4.
Searching for a radio station by name There may be occasions when you know the name of a radio station but you do not know the location or genre. This facility allows you to search for the station using a part (or parts) of the radio station name. 1 1. Press the Menu button to enter the main Internet radio menu. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'Station list' is highlighted on the display and then press the control to select. 2.
Internet Radio Selecting a new or popular station As described in the section 'Internet Radio - the basics' on page 19, your radio connects via the Internet to a database of radio stations. This option is provided to highlight stations which are newly added to the list of those available, or stations which are particularly popular with listeners around the world.
Selecting a podcast / BBC Listen Again Some radio stations allow you to listen to programmes that have already been broadcast. The BBC's Listen Again service is an example of this. In addition, radio broadcasters and individuals may make programmes which are intended normally to be downloaded into a computer or copied onto a portable media player. These are commonly known as Podcasts.
Internet Radio Presetting stations With so many Internet radio stations available, it is desirable to have a means of rapidly selecting the stations that you listen to most frequently. Your radio has ten memory presets which can easily be set to store the details of any Internet radio station. The radio station presets are retained in the radio's memory even when the radio is switched off. 2 Please see also the sections 'Last Listened' on page 27 and 'Configuring My Favourite Stations' on page 30.
Last Listened It is often helpful to be able to go back to a station that you have recently listened to. Your radio has a 'Last Listened' feature which provides you with quick access to the ten most recently listened to radio stations or podcasts. As each new radio station is listened to the oldest item is deleted from the list. The Last Listened list is stored when the radio is disconnected from the mains. 1 1. With the radio switched on and in Internet radio mode, press the Menu button.
Internet Radio Display modes - cont. c. Genre Displays programme type information e.g. Pop, Classic, News, etc. and the location of the current radio station. d. Reliability Displays the reliability of the data stream from the station currently being received. e. Format Displays the bit rate and format of the station being received. f. Displays status when connecting to and playing a radio station.
Customising your radio In addition to storing your favourite radio stations in the radio presets, your radio allows you to create customised lists of stations which can appear in two special menus on the radio called 'My Favourites' and 'My Added Stations'. Your radio uses a database which is accessed via the Internet in order to find out which radio stations are available and how it should connect to them. You are able to add your personal selections to this database.
Internet Radio Customising your radio - cont. Configuring My Favourite Stations Configuring My Added Stations 1. Using the web site at http://www.wifiradio-frontier.com it is possible to search among the many radio stations that are available by location, genre, or language. You may also choose from new or popular stations. 1. If you wish to listen to a radio station which is not currently held in the database at http://www.wifiradio-frontier.com it is possible to add the details yourself.
Customising your radio - cont. Selecting your favourite stations 1. Press the Menu button to enter the main Internet radio menu. 1 2. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'Station list' is highlighted on the display. Press the Tuning/Select control to enter the menu. 3. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'My Favourites' is highlighted on the display. Press the Tuning/Select control and your favourite stations list will appear on the display (set up as described on the preceding page). 4.
Internet Radio Customising your radio - cont. Selecting your added stations 1. Press the Menu button to enter the main Internet radio menu. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'Station list' is highlighted on the display and then press the control to select. 1 2. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'My Added Stations' is highlighted on the display and then press the control to select. 3.
Music Player Use with Windows, Apple Mac, Linux, USB memory The Music Player allows you to play audio files which are stored on a computer on your network or on a USB memory device plugged into the radio. In order to play files from a computer on your network, your radio must connect to a file server application which uses the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) protocol. If your computer uses Windows 7, Vista or XP, then it is likely that your computer already has a UPnP server application available.
Music Player Accessing your audio files via a UPnP server If your computer is running Windows 7, then Windows Media Player (version 12) includes a UPnP server which will make your files available to your radio. If you have Windows Vista or XP please see page 93. There are other UPnP server solutions available for non-Windows users and for Windows users who may wish to use an alternative (see the preceding page).
Set up UPnP access on a Windows PC - cont. 4. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'Shared media' is highlighted and press the control to select. The radio will scan for all available UPnP servers. It may take a few seconds for the radio to complete its scan. The radio will display '' if no UPnP servers are found. 4,5,8 5. After scanning, select your UPnP server using the Tuning/Select control.
Music Player Locating and playing media files using UPnP Once the UPnP server has been configured to share media files with your radio, you may select the files that you wish to play as follows:1. Press and hold the On/Off control to switch on the unit. Press the Mode button as needed until the Music Player mode display is shown. The main Music Player menu will then be displayed. 2.
Media selection When searching via UPnP you will have a selection of search criteria as determined by the UPnP server software on your computer. This allows you to search by a given information type (Album, Artist, Genre, etc.) and then to narrow the search to an album or to a particular track within an album. Some UPnP server applications allow the search options to be customised. The searches described here are just examples of the possibilities. Listening to a complete album 1.
Music Player Listening to a particular track 1. If you wish to play only a particular track from an album or folder, first choose the album or folder as described on the preceding pages. 2. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until the required track is highlighted. 1-3 3. Press and release the Tuning/Select control. The track will begin playing. The radio will then play subsequent tracks from the same album or folder. Controlling playback 1. Press the Preset button to pause playback of the current track.
Controlling playback cont. Repeat tracks 1. Ensure you are in the main Music Player menu. 2-4 2. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'Repeat play' is highlighted. 3. To activate the repeat option press the Tuning/Select control so that 'On' appears on the display. Your selected tracks will be played repeatedly and the repeat indicator will show on the display. 4. To turn off the repeat option highlight 'Repeat play' and press the Tuning/ Select control so that 'Off' appears on the display.
Music Player Display modes Your radio has a range of display options when in Music Player mode. Note that the availability of information depends on the specific media files, their format and upon the server capability. (Not all UPnP servers make information from the media files available in the same way.) 1 a 1. Press the Info button to cycle through the different options. a.
Using USB memory devices This section describes how to use your radio to access and playback your audio files via USB memory devices. 1. USB memory devices plug into the rectangular slot on the top of your radio on the left hand side. Important: Your radio is only designed to work with USB flash memory devices. It is not intended to be connected to hard disk drives or any other type of USB device. 1 The iStream radio has been tested with a range of USB memory devices of up to 64GB capacity.
Music Player Playing files from USB memory devices 1. Carefully insert the USB memory device into the USB slot. Press and hold the On/Off control to switch on the radio. The radio may detect that the memory has been connected, in which case it will ask whether you wish to open the folder view of the memory contents. Press the Tuning/Select control to select 'Yes' and skip to step 4 below. 2 If the USB memory was not automatically detected, proceed as follows. 2.
Playlists Sometimes you may wish to set up a list of music tracks or albums which can then be played without further action - as background music for a party, for example. Your radio can be configured to hold a queue of up to 500 tracks in a playlist menu. The tracks or albums for the playlist can be selected from your UPnP server and from a USB memory device. The playlist is held in the memory in your radio until the external power is removed, or until the playlist is cleared from the menu.
Music Player Viewing your playlist 1. Press and hold the On/Off control to switch on the unit. Press the Mode button as needed until the Music Player mode display is shown. The Music Player menu will then be shown on the display. 1 2. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'My Playlist' is highlighted on the display. Press the control to enter the playlist. 3. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to scroll through the playlist.
Clearing the playlist 1. Press the Menu button to enter the main Music Player menu. 2. To clear the whole playlist rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'Clear My playlist' is highlighted on the display. Press the control. 1 3. To clear the whole playlist rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'YES' is highlighted on the display. Press the control to clear the playlist. 4. If you do not wish to clear the playlist rotate the Tuning/Select control to highlight 'NO' and press the control to confirm.
Music Player Prune servers Your radio stores details of UPnP servers that it has seen via its network connection in its internal memory. If you use the radio at different locations you may find that there are servers listed by the radio that you are no longer interested in. The prune servers functions allows the list to be updated so that only active UPnP severs on the currently connected network are shown when selecting 'Shared Media' from the Music Player menu. 1 1.
Windows 7 'Play to' function If you use Windows 7, it is possible to choose a music album, track or playlist at the computer and then tell Windows that this should be played on the radio using the 'Play to' function. Using suitable software, similar functionality is available for other computer types and for hand-held devices such as the Apple iPhone or iPod touch. 1. In order to use the 'Play to' function, the radio must be actively connected to the network.
Last.fm Last.fm Last.fm - the basics Last.fm is an Internet-based on-line music service with millions of tracks available that you can access using your radio, your computer and other devices. It plays personalised interactive radio stations based on your choice of artists and songs, your listening history, and similar tracks based on the preferences of other Last.fm listeners with similar music tastes.
Setup a Last.fm user account Before you can use the Last.fm feature, you should sign-up and create an account on the web site http://www.last.fm using the internet browser on your computer. Be sure to make a note of the user name and password. 1 1. Press and hold the On/Off control to switch on your radio. Press the Mode button until the Last.fm mode display is shown. 2. Press the Menu button to enter the main Last.fm menu. 3. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'Last.
Last.fm Setup a Last.fm user account - cont. 7. The account information entered will be saved and then the validity of the account will be checked with Last.fm. If the account is invalid, the display will show 'Unauthorised'. If needed, press the Tuning/Select control to modify the information. 8. Once the account is setup, the display will show the Last.fm station menu list. Note that it is possible to have up to four accounts set up in the radio for multiple users.
Listening to Last.fm Last.fm can present music tracks according to several criteria. You may choose from the following options: 'Create Artist Radio' - Plays a selection of tracks by a specified artist and other similar artists. You choose an artist by entering their name or part of their name and then choose from the search results. 'Create Tag Radio' - Plays a selection of tracks tagged with certain keywords.
Last.fm Listening to Last.fm - cont. 1. Press the Mode button as needed to select Last.fm mode. 2. Press the Menu button to enter the main Last.fm menu. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'Station list' is highlighted on the display. Press the Tuning/Select control. 3. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until the desired Last.fm playing option is highlighted on the display (see the preceding page for details of the options). Press the Tuning/Select control to select.
Search by Artist or Tag 1. Press the Mode button to select Last.fm mode. 2. Press the Menu button to enter the main Last.fm menu. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'Station list' is highlighted on the display and then press the control to select. 1 3. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to choose from 'Create Artist Radio' or 'Create Tag Radio' and then press the control to select. 4. Use the Tuning/Select control to enter the Artist name or Tag by entering the name or part of the name.
Last.fm Display modes Your radio has a range of display options when in Last.fm mode. Note that the information may not always be 100% accurate since some of the Last.fm data is based upon information scrobbled from user's files. 1 1. Press the Info button to cycle through the different options. a. Artist Displays the name of the artist for the track currently playing. b. Album Displays the name of the album from which the current track is taken. c.
Your listening history The listening history feature of the Last.fm mode allows you to see the six most recently played tracks, with the most recent displayed first. Note that this is only a display. It is not possible to select from this list and play a specific track. 1. Press the Mode button as needed until the Last.fm mode display is shown. 1 2 2. Press the Menu button to enter the main Last.fm menu. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'Station list' is highlighted on the display.
Last.fm Deleting details of a Last.fm account You may wish to delete a Last.fm account from your radio (for example, if a friend's details had been entered when they were visiting). 1. Use the Mode and Menu buttons to enter the Last.fm main menu. 1 2. Use the Tuning/Select control to enter the 'Last.fm setup' menu followed by the 'User Accounts' menu. The display will show those accounts whose details are stored in the radio. 3.
DAB Radio Using DAB mode for the first time 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial. 2 2. Press and hold the On/Off control to switch on the radio. If the radio has been used before the last used mode will be selected. 3. Press the Mode button as needed so that DAB radio mode is selected on the display. 4. If this is the first time that DAB mode is used a quick scan of the Band III DAB channels will be carried out. The display will show 'Scanning'.
DAB Radio Selecting a DAB radio station 1. When playing a DAB radio station, the display normally shows the name of the current station with other related information. 2. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to access the radio station list and to scroll through the available stations. 2-3 3. Press the Tuning/Select control to select the highlighted station. The display may show 'Connecting...' while the radio re-tunes. 4. Use the Volume control to set the sound level as needed.
Display modes Your radio has a range of display options when in DAB mode:1. Press the Info button to cycle through the different options. a. Text 1 a Displays text messages such as the artist or track name, phone in number, traffic alerts, etc. b b. Program Type Displays the type of station being listened to such as Pop, Classic, News etc. c.
DAB Radio Display modes - cont. e. Bit rate and audio type Displays the digital bit rate and audio coding information for the station being listened to. f. Displays the current date. Date e A signal strength indicator is always shown in the lower area of the display on the right hand side. If the broadcast being received is in stereo (via headphones only), then the stereo speaker symbol will be shown.
Finding new DAB radio stations Should you wish to use your radio for DAB reception in a new location, or if no stations were detected during the initial scan, you can follow this procedure to allow your radio to find out which DAB radio stations are available. 1 1. Ensure that the telescopic antenna is extended, and then press the Mode button as needed to select DAB radio mode. 2. Once in DAB mode press the Menu button. 2 3.
DAB Radio Manual Tuning Manual tuning allows you to tune directly to the various Band III DAB channels (5A to 13F). At the time of writing, all UK DAB stations are located in the range of channels 11B to 12D. 1 1. When in DAB mode press Menu button so that the display shows the DAB menu. 2. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'Manual tune' is highlighted. 3. Press the Tuning/Select control to enter manual tune mode. 2-5 4. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to choose the required DAB channel. 5.
Dynamic Range Control settings Dynamic Range Control (also known as DRC) can make quieter sounds easier to hear when your radio is used in a noisy environment by reducing the dynamic range of the audio signal. 1 1. Press and hold the On/Off control to switch on your radio. 2. Press the Mode button as needed to select DAB radio mode. 3. Press the Menu button to enter the DAB menu. 2 4. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'DRC' is highlighted on the display. 5.
DAB Radio Station order setup 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 on your radio is alphanumeric. 1 1. Press and hold the On/Off control to switch on your radio. 2. Press the Mode button as needed to select DAB radio mode. 3. Press the Menu button to enter the DAB menu list. 4. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'Station order' is highlighted.
Prune stations If you move to a different part of the country, some of the stations which were listed may no longer be available. Also, from time to time, some DAB services may stop broadcasting, or may change location or frequency. 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 The Prune stations function will delete the marked DAB stations from your station list. 1.
FM Radio FM Radio Operating your radio in FM mode 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial and press and hold the On/Off control to switch on your radio. 2. Press the Mode button as needed to select FM radio mode. 1,7 3. Rotate the Tuning/Select control in a clockwise direction. The displayed frequency will increase. Press the Tuning/Select control to carry out an auto-tune.
Manual tuning 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial and press and hold the On/Off control to switch on your radio. 2. Press the Mode button as needed to select FM radio mode. 1,4 3. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to control the frequency that the radio will tune to. The frequency will change in steps of 50kHz. When the end of the waveband is reached the radio will recommence tuning from the opposite end of the waveband. 2 4. Use the Volume control to adjust the sound level as needed.
FM Radio Display modes Your radio has a range of display options when in FM mode:1. Press the Info button to cycle through the different options. 1 a. Text Displays text messages such as the artist or track name, phone in number, traffic alerts, etc. b. Program Type Displays the type of station being listened to such as Pop, Classic, News, etc. c. Frequency Displays the frequency of the FM signal. d. Date Displays the current date.
Scan setting When using the FM mode your radio can be set to either scan only for strong signals (typically local stations and major national stations) or to scan all stations including distant radio stations. 1 1. Press the Mode button as needed to select FM radio mode. 2. Press the Menu button to enter the FM menu. 3. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'Scan setting' is highlighted and then press the control to enter the scan adjustment mode.
FM Radio Stereo / Mono switching If the FM radio station being listened to has a weak signal, some hiss may be audible. It is possible to reduce this hiss by forcing the radio to play the station in mono rather than stereo. On the Roberts Revival iStream radio this function only affects listening via headphones or when using the line output.
Presetting stations in DAB and FM modes There are 10 memory presets each for DAB and FM radio. They are used in the same way for each operating mode. Storing a preset 2 1. Press and hold the On/Off control to switch on your radio. Tune to the required station using one of the methods described on the preceding pages. 2. Press and hold the Preset button. The display will show a 'Save to Preset' menu. 1-4 3.
Clock and Alarms Clock and Alarms Automatically updating the clock Your radio will normally update the clock automatically when connected to the internet. If you enter a time setting manually, the radio will calculate a local time offset which is then stored in memory. Whenever it synchronises the clock using the internet, including after a power failure, your radio will then set the clock automatically using this information.
Setting the clock format The clock display used in stand-by mode and on the playing mode screens can be set to 12 or 24 hour format. The selected format is then also used when setting the alarms. 1 1. With your radio switched on, press the Menu button to access the menu for the current mode. 2. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'System settings' is highlighted on the display. Press the control to enter the system settings menu. 3.
Clock and Alarms Manually setting the clock Your radio will normally set its clock automatically to UK time after a connection to the Internet has been established. Should you need to set the time manually, change the time zone, or manually switch from winter to summer time (GMT to BST - also known outside the UK as Daylight Savings Time), then please follow this procedure. 1 1. Press and hold the On/Off control to switch on your radio. 2. Press the Menu button to access the menu for the current mode. 3.
Manually setting the clock - cont. 8. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to select the correct year. Press the control to enter the selection. The hour digits will then flash. 9. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to select the correct hour. Press the control to enter the selection. The minute digits will then flash. 8-14 10. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to select the correct minutes. Press the control to enter the selection. The display will then return to the previous menu. 11.
Clock and Alarms Setting the alarm clock Your radio has two separate alarms which can be set to wake you to either the radio or a buzzer alarm. In the event of a power interruption your radio has a built in memory that will retain your alarm settings. Ensure that the time is set correctly before setting the alarms. Alarms cannot be used when running on batteries as the clock is reset from internet or DAB broadcast and does not run in battery mode. 1.
Setting the alarm clock - cont. 7. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to highlight 'Enable' and press the control. The display will show the Frequency options for the alarm.
Clock and Alarms Setting the alarm clock - cont. 10. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until the 'Volume:' option is highlighted on the display and press the control if you wish to change it. The radio uses the saved volume setting for each alarm when it sounds. Rotate the control to set the required volume and then press the control to confirm the setting. 10-11 11. In order to store the alarm settings rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'Save' is highlighted.
Disabling alarms 1. To disable an alarm enter the alarm setup menu (see page 76) and rotate the Tuning/Select control until the desired alarm is highlighted on the display. Press the Tuning/Select control. 2. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until the 'Enable:' option is highlighted on the display. Press the control. 1-4 3. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to highlight 'Off' and press the control. 4.
Clock and Alarms Sleep timer Your radio can be set to turn off after a preset time has elapsed. The sleep timer setting can be adjusted between 15 and 120 minutes in 15 minute increments. 1. Press and hold the On/Off control to switch on your radio. 1,6 2. Access the menu for the current mode by pressing the Menu button. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'Main menu' is highlighted on the display. Press the control to enter the 'Main menu'. 3.
Display and Audio Equaliser function The sound on your radio can be adjusted to suit your personal taste for the material that you are listening to. The iStream has a range of equaliser modes. Alternatively you may set the treble and bass levels to your own preferences which can be accessed from the My EQ menu item. 1 1. Press and hold the On/Off control to switch on your radio. Access the menu for the current mode by pressing the Menu button. 2.
Display and Audio Setting up your My EQ profile If you find the preset equaliser functions not to your liking, you may set up a custom treble and bass setting as follows: 1. Follow steps 1-3 on the preceding page in order to enter the Equaliser menu. 1-6 2. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'My EQ profile setup' is highlighted on the display. Press the control to enter the adjustment mode. 3. To adjust the bass level rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'Bass' is highlighted on the display.
Brightness control The brightness of the display can be adjusted for when the radio is in Stand-by and for when it is in use. If you use the unit in the bedroom, you may prefer a lower stand-by brightness level than the standard setting. There are three brightness levels and an almost off 'night-time' setting. 1. Press and hold the On/Off button to switch on your radio. Access the menu for the current mode by pressing the Menu button. 1,4 2.
Display and Audio Contrast / viewing angle control The contrast of the display can be adjusted. The adjustment also changes the angle from which the display can best be seen. 1. Access the menu for the current mode by pressing the Menu button. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'System settings' is highlighted on the display. Press the control to enter the settings menu. 1,4 2. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'Contrast' is highlighted on the display and press the control. 3.
Headphone socket A 3.5mm stereo Headphone Socket located on the top left hand corner of your radio is provided for use with headphones. 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. Line out socket (3.5mm Jack) A 3.
Display and Audio Auxiliary input socket A 3.5mm stereo Auxiliary Input socket located on the top left hand corner of your radio is provided for connecting the audio signal from an external audio source such as an iPod, MP3 or CD player. 1. Connect a stereo lead from the headphone output of your MP3 or CD player to the Aux In socket located at the top left hand corner of the radio. Typically this lead will have a 3.5mm stereo plug at both ends. 1 2. Switch on your radio. 3.
Information Factory reset If you wish to completely reset your radio to its initial state this may be performed by following this procedure. By performing a factory reset, all user entered settings will be erased. 1 1. Access the menu for the current mode by pressing the Menu button. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to highlight the 'Main menu' option, then press the control to select. 2. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'System settings' is highlighted and then press the control to select. 3.
Software update Information From time to time, new software features for your radio may be developed. Your radio has therefore been designed to allow its internal software to be updated using your Internet connection. You should not attempt to update your radio unless it is recommended to you by Roberts Customer Services. Updating the software may remove all network settings, radio station presets and alarm settings from your radio.
Network profiles Each time that you connect your radio to a WiFi network, the radio will store the details of that connection (SSID, security key, DHCP/IP address settings) as a profile. Up to four such profiles are stored in the radio so that if the unit is used in multiple locations there is no need to enter the network settings when returning to a location previously visited. 1 The radio stores the four most recent profiles in memory identified by their SSID.
Information Software version display The software version display is provided for reference and customer support purposes. 1. Access the menu for the current mode by pressing the Menu button. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'System settings' is highlighted on the display. Press the control to enter the System settings menu. 1,3 2. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'Info' is highlighted on the display. Press the control to display the software version and radio ID. 1-2 3.
Troubleshooting If you experience any trouble with your radio, then you may find it useful to visit the help section on our web site at http://www.robertsradio.co.uk/pages/istream_faq.htm If you have difficulty connecting the radio to your computer network, some of these steps may help to resolve the problem: 1. Confirm that a WiFi connected PC can access the Internet (i.e. can browse the web) using the same network. 2. Check that a DHCP server is available (normally a router function).
Information Troubleshooting - cont. If your radio can connect to the network, but is unable to play a particular internet radio station, it may be due to one these causes: 1. The station is not broadcasting at this time of the day. 2. The station has reached its maximum allowed number of simultaneous connections. 3. The Internet connection between your radio and the server (often located in a different country) is slow. This could be due to internet congestion, either locally or at a distance. 4.
Accessing your audio files via a UPnP server using Windows Vista and XP If your computer is running Windows Vista or XP, then Windows Media Player version 11 (also referred to here as WMP 11) includes a UPnP server which will make your files available to your radio. There are other UPnP server solutions available for non-Windows users and for Windows users who may wish to use an alternative (see page 33). It is beyond the scope of this instruction book to cover all possible options for UPnP.
Information Set up UPnP access on a Windows PC - cont. 4. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'Shared media' is highlighted and press the control to select. The radio will scan for all available UPnP servers. It may take a few seconds for the radio to complete its scan. The radio will display '' if no UPnP servers are found. 4,5,8 5. After scanning, select your UPnP server using the Tuning/Select control.
Audio codecs Your radio supports a range of audio codecs which provide compatibility with a wide range of Internet Radio stations. These also allow users to stream music from their computers or to play directly from USB flash memory devices. Note that for any given audio codec, there are many streaming protocols available, and thus even if an Internet Radio station uses a supported format, this does not guarantee that every such station will work with your radio.
Information Cautions Do not allow your radio to be exposed to water, steam or sand. Do not leave your radio where excessive heat could cause damage. • The radio should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the radio. • It is recommended to operate the product such that there is a minimum distance (10cm recommended) to adjacent objects in order to ensure good ventilation.
Specifications Circuit features Power Requirements Loudspeaker 75 mm full range Output Power 1.0 Watt Headphone socket 3.5mm stereo Aux In socket 3.5mm stereo Line out socket 3.
Information Software license information Use of the software in this radio is subject to software licence terms contained in this user manual - by using the radio, you are agreeing to comply with these licence terms: MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson MPEG-4 HE-AAC audio coding technology licensed by Fraunhofer IIS. http://www.iis.fraunhofer.de/amm/ RealNetworks is a trademark or a registered trademark of RealNetworks, Inc.
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.
