Sound for Generations ROBERTS RD-49 FM RDS/DAB digital radio Please read this manual before use
Contents Controls............................................................................ 2-3 Headphone socket.............................................................17 Battery operation.............................................................. 4-5 Display backlight................................................................17 Using the AC adaptor...........................................................5 General.........................................................................
Controls 2 (Front) 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 9 1. Speaker 7. On/Off button 2. Band button 8. Volume control 3. LCD display 11 10 9. Tuning Up/Down buttons 4. Charge LED indicator 10. Select button 5. Auto Tune button 11. Preset buttons 6.
Controls 13 (Back) 14 12 3 15 12. Battery compartment 14. Headphone socket 13. Telescopic aerial 15.
Battery operation using alkaline batteries 1. Remove the battery cover on the back of the unit by sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow. 2. Insert six LR6 (AA size) alkaline 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. 1 3. Slide the battery switch to the Alkaline position and then replace the battery cover.
4. The charge light will flash indicating batteries are charging. Batteries will be fully charged in around 7 hours. • Important: when using rechargeable batteries the battery switch must be placed in the rechargeable position. Batteries will only be charged when the radio is switched off and connected to the AC adaptor. • Reduced power, distortion and a ‘stuttering’ sound are all signs that the batteries may need recharging.
Operating your radio - DAB 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial. 2 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 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. Press the Tuning Up/Down buttons to scroll through the list of available stations. 2 3 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.
Display modes - DAB a Your radio has six display modes:1. Press and release the Menu/Info button to cycle through the various modes. 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. Multiplex name Displays name of multiplex to which current station belongs. d.
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 "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 2.
Manual Tuning - DAB Manual tuning allows you to tune directly to the various DAB Band III channels. UK DAB stations are located in the range 11B to 12D. 1. Press and hold the Select button until the display shows "Manual tune". Release the Select button. 2 1 2. Press either the Tuning Up/Down buttons to select the required DAB channel. 3. Press and release the Select button 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 DRC can make quieter sounds easier to hear when your radio is used in a noisy environment. 1 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. Press and hold in the Menu/Info button the display will show “Software.” 2 3. Press the Tuning Up/Down buttons until the display shows "DRC value". 4. Press and release the Select button to enter adjustment mode. 5. Press the Tuning Up/Down buttons to select required DRC setting (default is 0) .
Operating your radio - FM 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial. 2 2. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. The display will show "Roberts" for a few seconds. 3. Press the Band button to select the FM band. 3 4. Press and release the Select button until the display shows "Auto tune <>". 5. Press the Tuning Up 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. 6.
Manual tuning - FM 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 1 2. Press the Band button to select the FM band. Fully extend the Telescopic aerial. 3. Press and release the Select button until the display shows "Manual tune <>". 2 4. Press either the Tuning Up or Down buttons to tune to a station. The frequency will change in steps of 50kHz. 5. When the waveband end is reached the radio will recommence tuning from the opposite waveband end. 6. Set the Volume control to the required setting. 7.
Display modes - FM On FM the bottom line of the display can be set to any of the following modes:1. Press the Menu/Info button to cycle through the various modes. a. Scrolling text Displays scrolling text messages such as artist/track name, phone in number etc. 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.
Software version The software display cannot be altered and is just for your reference. 1. Ensure the DAB waveband is selected. To view the software version on the display press and hold in the Menu/Info button the display will show “Software.” 1 2. After a few seconds the display will revert to normal tuning mode. Presetting stations There are 5 memory presets for each of the two wavebands. 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. Tune to the required station as previously described. 3.
Recalling a preset 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 3 1 2. Select the required waveband. 3. Momentarily press the required Preset button, your radio will tune to the station stored in preset memory. 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. Press and hold down the Menu/Info button for 2 seconds "Software" will be displayed. 2.
Headphone socket A 3.5mm Headphone Socket located on the left hand side of your radio is provided for use with either headphones or an earpiece. Inserting a plug automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker. Display backlight 1. When using on batteries, the display backlight will be switched on for approximately 12 seconds when any button is pressed. 2. When your radio is powered by AC mains the display backlight will always be switched on.
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.
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.
