ROBERTS DAB/FM/WiFi Sound System with Internet Radio, Music Player and Spotify Connect and remote control from ConnectR app for iPhone and Android Please read this manual before use
Contents Introduction......................................................................................... 1-7 Before you can use this product .......................................................... 1 About this instruction manual............................................................... 2 Controls and connections ................................................................. 3-4 Remote control battery operation ..................................................... 5-6 Navigation controls ...
Stream 93i Sound System features The Roberts Stream 93i provides the following features in an attractive compact unit:- ● Compatible with Spotify Connect, allowing your Spotify selections to be played through the sound system, remotely controlled from your iPhone, iPad or Android device. ● Listen to local, regional, national and international broadcasts using FM, DAB and Internet radio ● Supports remote control from Apple iPhone, iPad and Android using Roberts ConnectR app.
Before you can use this product Before you can use your sound system, you must have the following: ● A broadband Internet connection (not required for DAB, FM or Music Player functions). ● A wireless access point (WiFi) or a wired Ethernet connection 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 operating modes of your Roberts Stream 93i sound system. Each section is clearly identified by the shaded heading in the top right hand corner of each pair of pages. Configuration (page 8) Before using the Internet Radio and Music Player functions, you will need to connect your sound system to your computer network using either the WiFi or Ethernet connection.
Controls and connections Front view 16 15 17 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 18 18 1. Forward button 7. Preset 3 / Stop button 13. On / Standby button 2. Back button 8. Preset 2 / Fast-forward button 14. Volume control 9. Preset 1 / Rewind button 15. Remote control sensor 3. Menu button 3 4. Mode button 10. Preset button 16. Display panel 5. Preset 5 / Play button 11. Info button 17. Tuning / Select / Snooze control 6. Preset 4 / Pause button 12. Alarm button 18.
Introduction Controls and connections - cont. Rear view 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 19. Headphone socket 24. Ethernet socket (RJ-45) 20. Line output socket 25. DC input socket 21. Auxiliary input socket 26. Subwoofer 22. USB playback socket 27. Telescopic aerial (antenna cable socket behind) 23.
Controls and connections - cont. Remote control handset 1 1. On / Standby button 2. Preset buttons 1-5 / Playback control buttons 2 3. Mode button 4. Info button 5. Volume Down button 3 6. Volume Up button 4 14 7. Select / Snooze button 8. Tuning / Menu Up button 5 9. Menu Back button 6 10.Tuning / Menu Down button 11.Alarm button 7 12.Preset button 13.Menu Forward button 8 14.
Introduction Remote control battery replacement 1. Remove the battery cover on the rear of your remote control by rotating the cover approximately 45 degrees in an anti-clockwise direction to align the dot on the cover with the 'OPEN' marking on the remote control. Gently tap the control to release the cover. If necessary, use a coin in the slot in the cover in order to rotate it. 2.
Navigation controls This page describes the basic means of controlling your Stream 93i sound system. Instructions for each operating mode are given in the later sections of this book. 1. Pressing the On/Standby button brings your sound system out of Standby mode. Pressing On/Standby while the sound system is in use will cause it to return to the Standby mode with the clock display. 2.
Configuration Configuration Plugging in and language selection 1. Place your sound system on a flat surface and plug the cable from the mains adaptor into the DC input socket located at the rear of your sound system (marked 'DC in') ensuring that the plug is pushed fully into the socket. 2. If you wish to use a wired network connection, plug the Ethernet cable into the RJ-45 socket at the back of the sound system. 3. Plug the mains adaptor into a wall socket and switch on the socket.
Plugging in and language selection - cont. Setup wizard Run wizard again at next start up? 7. Your sound system will ask whether the Setup Wizard should be run at the next start up. Although the 'YES' option is highlighted if you wish to change the language you will need to select the 'NO' option. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to highlight the 'NO' option. Press the Tuning/ Select control. 8. Your sound system will then display the Main menu.
Configuration Clock and time settings The following instructions assume that you have either just plugged in your sound system (see page 8) or that you have just specified the language option for the menus (see page 9). Date/Time 1. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to highlight the desired clock format (either 12 or 24 hour) then press the control to enter your selection. 2. Next, the way in which the radio updates its clock is set.
Connecting to your computer network Network settings Before you can use your Stream 93i sound system to listen to Internet radio or to music streamed from your computer, it must first be connected to your computer network. Keep network connected? This section of this book describes how to connect the sound system to your network using either the wireless (WiFi) connection or the wired (Ethernet) connection.
Configuration Connecting to your computer network - cont. There are two indicator lights incorporated into the RJ-45 connector. If you have problems with your wired connection, they may help you to identify the possible cause of the problem.
Connecting to your computer network - cont. 5. If your network is not found, it may be because the router is configured not to broadcast the SSID. You should then use the Tuning/Select control to highlight and select the '[Manual config]' option in order to enter the network details manually. This is described in 'Manual Network Configuration', see page 16.
Configuration Connecting to your computer network - cont. Key: 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 by the sound system. WPA keys are usually set up using a pass-phrase of between 8 and 63 characters. Your sound system accepts pass-phrases for WPA keys. 1230 1 7 8 , f g m n 9. 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 sound system 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 20 onwards.
Configuration Manual network 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 sound systems Network Settings menu, select 'Manual settings'. You must then choose whether to connect using 'Wired' or 'Wireless' connections.
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.
Configuration Manual network configuration - cont. The three controls on the right-hand side of the screen have special functions.
Network remote control options Network PIN setup (PIN number) Your sound system has the option of being controlled by an application installed on an Apple iPhone, iPod touch, iPad or eqivalent Android device. The PIN number facility allows you to ensure that your sound system can only be controlled by your own device rather than someone else's.
Internet Radio Internet Radio Internet Radio - the basics Before you can use your sound system to listen to broadcasts via the Internet, it is necessary to have connected it to your computer network using either the wireless (WiFi) connection or the wired Ethernet connection (RJ-45 socket) located on the back of the unit. Please see page 8 for details. There are literally many thousands of radio broadcasts available via the Internet as well as 'Podcasts'.
Selecting a radio station by location Internet radio Last listened Station list System settings Main menu 1. Press the On/Standby button to switch the sound system on. Then press the Mode button to select the Internet Radio mode display. 1 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.
Internet Radio Selecting a radio station by location - cont. BBC Radio 2 BBC Radio 2 Podcasts 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 sound system connects to the new station. The station should then start playing. Adjust the volume as needed. 9.
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. Internet radio My Favourites Local United Kingdom BBC Stations Podcasts My Added Stations 1 2. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'Stations' is highlighted on the display and then press the control to select. 3.
Internet Radio 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. Internet radio Last listened Station list System settings Main menu 1 1. Press the Menu button to enter the main Internet Radio menu.
Selecting a new or popular station As described in the section 'Internet Radio - the basics' on page 20, your sound system 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.
Internet Radio 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.
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 sound system has forty memory presets for Internet radio which can easily be set to store the details of any Internet radio station or podcast. The first five presets may generally be accessed using the memory preset buttons 1 - 5, but these buttons are not available when listening to podcasts since they have other functions.
Internet Radio Storing a preset using the menu 1. Press the On/Standby button to switch on your sound system. Tune to the required station using one of the methods described on the preceding pages. Save to Preset 1. [Not set] 2. BBC Radio 4 3. Atlantic FM 4. [Not set] 5. [Not set] 6. BBC Radio 4 2 2. Press and hold the Preset button. The display will show a 'Save to Preset' menu. 3.
Last Listened It is often helpful to be able to go back to a station that you have recently listened to. Your sound system 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 sound system is disconnected from the mains. Internet radio Last listened Station list System settings Main menu 1 1.
Internet Radio Display modes Your sound system has a range of display options when in Internet Radio mode. Note that not all information may be available for all Internet radio stations Internet radio BBC Radio 2 1. Press the Info button to cycle through the different options. a. Description Displays information about the radio station or scrolling text messages such as artist/track name, phone number etc. 1 2 Internet radio BBC Radio 2 b. Genre Displays programme type information e.g.
Display modes - cont. e. Playback buffer f. Date Displays status when connecting to and playing a radio station. This indicates the reliability of the data stream to your radio. If there are no bars shown to the right of the dividing line then the data stream reliability may be poor and you may find that there are many breaks in the audio. Displays the current date. Additional or alternative information may be displayed when listening to Podcasts. Categories displayable can include...
Internet Radio Customising your radio In addition to storing your favourite radio stations in the radio presets, your sound system 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 sound system 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.
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.
Internet Radio Storing favourite stations with your radio It is also possible to store your favourite radio stations whilst playing a station on your sound system. Favourite added 1. Press the On/Standby button to switch on your sound system. 2,3 2. Tune to the required station using one of the methods described on the preceding pages. 3. Press and hold the Tuning/Select control. The display will show 'Favourite added'. My Favourites Smith fav Podcasts Stations 4.
Selecting your favourite stations Internet radio Last listened Station list System settings Main menu 1. Press the Menu button to enter the main Internet Radio menu. 2. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'Station list' is highlighted on the display. Press the Tuning/Select control to enter the menu. 1 3. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'My Favourites' is highlighted on the display.
Internet Radio 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. Internet radio Last listened Station list System settings Main menu 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 sound system must connect to a file server program on your computer which uses the Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) protocol (often known as DLNA).
Music Player Accessing your audio files via a UPnP server If your computer is running Windows 7 or 8, then Windows Media Player includes a UPnP server which will make your files available to your sound system. 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). Enabling Media Streaming in Windows Media Player 12 It is beyond the scope of this instruction book to cover all possible options for UPnP.
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. 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 sound system, you may select the files that you wish to play as follows:1. Press the On/Standby button 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. JENNY: Jenny’s music Music Video Pictures Playlists Some UPnP server applications allow the search options to be customised. The searches described here are just examples of the possibilities.
Music Player Listening to a particular track The Beatles 1 - The Beatles Abbey Road Help! Revolver Rubber Soul Sgt Peppers Lonely Heart 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.
Controlling playback cont. In the music player you may choose to repeat the current album (or playlist), or to play the files in random order, or both options together. Repeat tracks Music player Shared media USB playback My playlist Repeat play: On Shuffle play: Off Clear My playlist 1 1. To enable or disable the Repeat option, press and release the Preset button. The Repeat icon will show on the display when Repeat is enabled.
Music Player Display modes Your sound system 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.) 12:34 Music player Love Me Do a Music player Love Me Do d 1.06 My Music 2.21 My Music 12:34 Bit rate: 192 kbps Codec: WMA Sampling Rate: 44.1 kHz 1.
Using USB memory devices This section describes how to use your sound system to access and playback your audio files via USB memory devices. USB memory devices plug into the rectangular slot on the back of the sound system. Important: Your sound system 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. The Stream 93i sound system has been tested with a range of USB memory devices of up to 128GB capacity.
Music Player Playing files from USB memory devices 1. Carefully insert the USB memory device into the USB socket at the back of the sound system. Press the On/Standby button to switch the unit on. The sound system 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. http:// Internet Radio FM Radio 3.
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 sound system 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 sound system until the external power is removed, or until the playlist is cleared from the menu.
Music Player Viewing your playlist 1. Press the On/Standby button 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. Music player Shared media USB playback My playlist Repeat play: Off Shuffle play: Off Clear My playlist 1 2. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'My Playlist' is highlighted on the display. Press the control to enter the playlist. 3.
Clearing the playlist Music player Shared media USB playback My playlist Repeat play: Off Shuffle play: Off Clear My 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.
Prune servers Your sound system stores details of UPnP servers that it has seen via its network connection in its internal memory. If you use the sound system at different locations you may find that there are servers listed by the sound system 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.
Keep network connected Windows 'Play to' function (UPnP renderer) Your sound system has the option to shut down its WiFi or Ethernet connection when it is in Standby. This minimises power consumption but it does mean that you will need to switch the radio on manually in order to use either Spotify Connect, the 'Play to' function or any remote control software such as ConnectR app.
Music Player 6. Windows will then open a 'Play to' window showing the track or tracks to be played. Your computer will then take control of your sound system. Your radio will enter the Digital Media Renderer mode (DMR) and after a few seconds the sound system will start playing. The display on the sound system will show that is it in DMR mode. 7.
Spotify Connect Spotify Connect - the basics Setting up Spotify Connect Spotify is an internet-based on line music service with millions of songs available which you can access wirelessly using your sound system, your computer and other devices. You can browse music by artist, album, genre, playlist or record label you can make direct searches for known music. For more details about setting up Spotify Connect, please go to spotify.
Spotify Connect Playing music using Spotify Connect Spotify Connect lets you push a button to control the music between your Connect enabled devices. While playing a song, you can switch playback from your smart-phone, tablet or even to a Connect enabled radio. Network settings View settings Wlan region Manual settings NetRemote PIN Setup Network profile Keep network connected 1.
Controlling Spotify on your sound system The music can be controlled using the controls on your sound system as well as by any Spotify enabled device. 1. Press and release the Pause button to pause playback of the current track. Spotify Magic Lantern 1 2. Press and release the Play button, playback will resume from the point where it was paused. 2 3. Press the Forward button to start playback of the next track in the current Spotify playlist. 4.
Spotify Connect Display modes - Spotify Connect 1. Press the Info button to cycle through the different options. a. Progress bar 1 a Spotify Magic Lantern b Displays the name of the artist for the track currently playing. c. Album Displays the name of the album from which the current track is taken. d. Bit rate Spotify Magic Lantern c 12:34 Artist: Edgar Froese 12:34 Album: Beyond the Storm Displays the bit rate and sampling rate of the track currently playing. Spotify Magic Lantern e.
Streaming data rate - Spotify Connect Your sound system is able to stream content from Spotify at different data rates. If your internet connection has a low data usage allowance, or has a relatively low maximum data rate, you may wish to specify that your sound system uses a lower data rate for Spotify connections. In some cases this may allow more reliable streaming, although at the expense of some loss of audio quality. The data rate used for Spotify Connect is configured via using a web browser.
DAB Radio DAB Radio Using DAB mode for the first time http:// Internet Radio My Music DAB Radio 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial. FM Radio 2. Press the On/Standby button to switch on the sound system. If the sound system has been used before the last used mode will be selected. 2 Scan 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 scan of the Band III DAB channels will be carried out.
Selecting a DAB radio station 12:34 DAB Heart 1. When playing a DAB radio station, the display normally shows the name of the current station with other related information. Heart - More Music Variety DAB Radio 2. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to access the radio station list and to scroll through the available stations. 2-3 Station list Heart Heat Kerrang Kiss LBC Planet Rock 3. Press the Tuning/Select control to select the highlighted station. The display may show 'Connecting...
DAB Radio Display modes Your sound system has a range of display options when in DAB mode:- 12:34 DAB Heart 1. Press the Info button to cycle through the different options. Heart - More Music Variety 1 DAB Radio a. Text Displays text messages such as the artist or track name, phone in number, traffic alerts, etc. 12:34 DAB Heart b. Program Type c. Multiplex Name / Frequency Displays the type of station being listened to such as Pop, Classic, News etc.
Display modes - cont. e. Bit rate and audio type Displays the digital bit rate and audio coding information for the station being listened to. DAB Heart DAB Radio f. Date Displays the current date. 12:34 Bit rate:128 kbps Codec: MP2 Channels: Joint Stereo 12:34 DAB Heart Todays date: 06/04/2014 DAB Radio g. DL Plus text Some stations may provide other programme related information for the display in addition to the regular text. If none is available, a message '[No DL+] is displayed.
DAB Radio Finding new DAB radio stations Should you wish to use your sound system 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 sound system to find out which DAB radio stations are available. DAB Station list Scan Manual tune Prune invalid DRC Station order 1 1. Ensure that the telescopic antenna is extended, and then press the Mode button as needed to select DAB Radio mode. 2.
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. DAB Station list Scan Manual tune Prune invalid DRC Station order 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.
DAB Radio 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. Press the On/Standby button to switch on your sound system. http:// Internet Radio 1 FM Radio AUX DAB Station list Scan Manual tune Prune invalid DRC Station order 2 4. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'DRC' is highlighted on the display. 5.
Station order setup Your sound system 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 the On/Standby button to switch on your sound system. http:// 2. Press the Mode button as needed to select DAB Radio mode. Internet Radio FM Radio 3. Press the Menu button to enter the DAB menu list. 4.
DAB Radio 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. http:// 1.
FM Radio Operating your sound system in FM mode 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial and press the On/Standby button to switch on your sound system. 1 2. Press the Mode button as needed to select FM Radio mode. http:// Internet Radio 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.
FM Radio Manual tuning 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial and press the On/Standby button to switch on your sound system. 2. Press the Mode button as needed to select FM Radio mode. 1 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.
Display modes Your sound system has a range of display options when in FM mode:1 a. Text Displays text messages such as the artist or track name, phone in number, traffic alerts, etc. 12:34 FM Heart FM 1. Press the Info button to cycle through the different options. FM Radio Heart FM - The Best Variety Of Hits 12:34 FM Heart FM b. Program Type c. Frequency Displays the type of station being listened to such as Pop, Classic, News etc. Displays the frequency of the FM signal.
FM Radio Scan setting When using the FM mode your sound system can be set to either scan local stations or to scan all stations including distant radio stations. http:// Internet Radio 1 My Music DAB Radio 1. Press the Mode button as needed to select FM Radio mode. AUX FM Radio FM Radio 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.
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. 1. Press the Mode button as needed to select the FM Radio mode display and tune to the required FM station as previously described. http:// Internet Radio DAB Radio AUX FM Radio FM Radio 1 2. Press the Menu button to enter the FM menu. 3.
FM Radio Presetting stations in DAB and FM modes Your sound system has forty memory presets including five memory preset buttons, each for DAB and FM radio. They are used in the same way for each operating mode. Storing a preset using the preset buttons 1-5 12:34 FM Heart FM 1 FM Radio Heart FM - The Best Variety Of Hits 1. Press the On/Standby button to switch on your sound system. 2. Tune to the required radio station as previously described. 3 3.
Storing a preset using the menu 1. Press the On/Standby button to switch on your sound system. Tune to the required station as previously described. 2. Press and hold the Preset button. The display will show a 'Save to Preset' menu. Save to Preset 1. [Not set] 2. BBC Radio 4 3. Heart 4. [Not set] 5. [Not set] 6. BBC Radio 2 2 3. Use the Tuning/Select control to scroll through the preset list until you reach an unused preset or a preset that you wish to change.
Clock and Alarms Clock and Alarms Automatically updating the clock Main menu DAB FM AUX in Sleep Alarms System settings Your sound system will normally update the clock automatically when connected to the internet. If you enter a time setting manually, the sound system 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 sound system will then set the clock automatically using this information.
Setting the clock format The clock display used in Standby 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. With your sound system switched on, press the Menu button to access the menu for the current mode. Main menu DAB FM AUX in Sleep Alarms System settings 1 2. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'System settings' is highlighted on the display. Press the control to enter the System Settings menu.
Manually setting the clock After a connection to the Internet has been established, your radio will normally set its clock automatically to the local time zone that was specified during setup (see page 10). Should you need to set the time manually, change the time zone, or manually switch from winter to summer time (from GMT to BST in the UK, also commonly known outside the UK as daylight savings time), then please follow this procedure.
Manually setting the clock - cont. Set Time/Date 8. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to select the correct year. Press the control to enter the selection. The hour digits will then flash. 06 - 04 - 2014 13 : 53 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 Set Time/Date 10. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to select the correct minutes. Press the control to enter the selection.
Clock and Alarms Setting the alarm clock Your sound system 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 sound system has built in memory that will retain your alarm settings. Ensure that the time is set correctly before setting the alarms. 1 07:30 Alarms may be set while the radio is in standby mode or switched on. 1. To change the states of the alarms while the sound system is in Standby press the Alarm button.
Setting the alarm clock - cont. 8. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to choose the alarm minute. Press the control to confirm the setting. The display will then return to the alarm setting menu. Alarm 1 time 07 : 30 If the sound system has been set to use a 12 hour clock format, there will also be an option here for setting AM or PM for the alarm time. 8-10 9. 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. 11. If setting the alarm to a radio option, rotate the Tuning/Select control to highlight the 'Preset:' option then press the control if you wish to change it. Choose from either the radio station 'Last listened' to, or from the presets 1 40. Scroll to the chosen option and press the control to confirm the selection. Note that the alarm may only use a preset which has already been stored. 11-13 12.
When the alarm sounds cont. 1. During an alarm, the alarm icon will flash at the bottom of the playing mode displays. The radio will automatically revert to standby mode after 60 minutes. 2. To cancel an alarm, press the On/Standby button to return to Standby mode. Note: If the radio is switched on because of an alarm you can control basic functions such as volume and selecting presets. You cannot perform operations which involve the Select control since this also acts as the Snooze button (see below).
Clock and Alarms Sleep timer Your sound system 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 the On/Standby button to switch on your sound system. 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.
Display and Audio Equaliser function The sound on your sound system can be adjusted to suit your personal taste for the material that you are listening to. The Stream 93i 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. Press the On/Standby button to switch on your sound system. Access the menu for the current mode by pressing the Menu button. 2.
Display and Audio Setting up your My EQ profile Equaliser Movie Classic Pop News My EQ My EQ profile setup 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. 2. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'My EQ profile setup' is highlighted on the display. Press the control to enter the adjustment mode.
Brightness control The brightness of the display can be adjusted for when the sound system is in standby and for when it is in use. If you use the unit in the bedroom, you may prefer a lower standby brightness level than the standard setting. There are three Standby brightness levels and 3 levels for when the radio is in use. 1. Press the On/Standby button to switch on your sound system. Access the menu for the current mode by pressing the Menu button.
Headphone socket Display and Audio A 3.5mm Headphone Socket located on the rear of your sound system 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 volume to a low level before connecting headphones to the sound system. IMPORTANT: Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
Auxiliary input socket A 3.5mm Auxiliary Input socket located on the rear of your sound system is provided for connecting the audio signal from an external audio source such as an 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 rear of the sound system. Typically this lead will have a 3.5mm stereo plug at both ends. 2. Switch on your sound system. 3. Press the Mode button until AUX in mode is shown on the display. 4.
Information Information Main menu DAB FM AUX in Sleep Alarms System settings Factory reset If you wish to completely reset your sound system 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.
Software update From time to time, new software features for your sound system may be developed. Your sound system 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 sound system.
Information 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 sound system 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.
Software version display Main menu DAB FM AUX in Sleep Alarms System settings The software version display is provided for reference and customer support purposes. 1,3 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. 2. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'Info' is highlighted on the display.
Information Friendly name Your radio uses a Friendly Name so that it is identifiable within remote control software such as the Roberts ConnectR app, UPnP server and control software, and the Spotify app. By default, your radio's Friendly Name will be shown as the "Roberts Stream 93i" followed by a 12 digit alphanumeric code which is the network MAC address that is unique to your sound system.
Troubleshooting If you experience any trouble with your sound system, then you may find it useful to visit the help section on our web site. If you have difficulty connecting the radio to your computer network, some of these steps may help to resolve the problem: You can view the radio’s MAC address using the menu items ‘Main Menu' -> 'System settings' -> 'Network' -> 'View settings' -> 'MAC address'. The MAC address will typically be of the form 00:22:61:xx:xx:xx 1.
Information Troubleshooting - cont. If your sound system can connect to the network, but is unable to play a particular Internet radio station, it may be due to one these causes: If you cannot play the station via your PC this may indicate that the problem is not necessarily due to your radio, but it could be your network, your internet connection, the broadcaster, or internet congestion. 1. The station is not broadcasting at this time of the day. 2.
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 sound system to be exposed to water, steam or sand. Do not leave your sound system where excessive heat could cause damage. • The AC/DC adaptor and radio shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the AC/DC adaptor or 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 2 x 34 mm Subwoofer 1 x 76mm Mains Remote Control Battery 230 volts AC, 50Hz only (use only supplied adaptor) Output Power Subwoofer 4.4W into 6 ohms 1 x CR2025 Headphone socket Connectivity Wired Ethernet WiFi 10/100M bits/sec via RJ-45 connector 802.11 b, g, n supported with WEP and WPA / WPA2 encryption Tweeter 3.8W into 4 ohms 3.5mm diameter, stereo Aux In socket 3.5mm diameter, stereo Line out socket 3.
Software license information 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: Thompson Licensing: MP3 audio decoder MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson Fraunhofer: MPEG-4 HE AAC Audio decoder MPEG-4 HE-AAC audio coding technology licensed by Fraunhofer IIS: http://www.iis.fraunhofer.
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Guarantee Information 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.
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