Enjoy Listening ROBERTS DAB/FM RDS digital portable radio Please read this manual before use
Contents Controls ........................................................................... 2-3 Dimmer function ................................................................21 Battery operation .................................................................4 General ..............................................................................22 Using the AC adaptor ..........................................................5 Specifications ........................................................
Controls (Top) 3 2 4 5 6 1 7 1. Auto Tune button 5. LCD display 2. On / Off button 6. Telescopic aerial 3. Preset button 7. Tuning / Select / Volume control 4.
Controls (Back) 9 10 8 11 8. USB upgrade socket (for service use only) 9. Headphone socket 10. DC input socket 11.
Battery operation 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) batteries into the spaces in the compartment. Take care to ensure all batteries are inserted with the correct polarity as shown next to the battery compartment. Replace the battery cover. 3. Reduced power, distortion and a ‘stuttering’ sound are all signs that the batteries may need replacing. 4.
Using the AC adaptor 1. Place your radio on a flat surface and plug the mains adaptor into the DC input socket located on the left hand side of your radio (marked 'DC') ensuring that the plug is pushed fully into the socket. 2. Plug the other end of the mains adaptor into a standard 13A mains socket outlet and switch on the wall socket. Whenever the adaptor is used the batteries are automatically disconnected. The AC adaptor should be disconnected from the mains supply and from the radio when not in use.
Operating your radio - DAB 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial. 2. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio, the display will show 'WELCOME' for a few seconds. After each use the radio will remember the mode used and then switch on in that mode the next time that it is used. 2 3. If this is the first time the radio is used a quick scan of the Band III DAB channels will be carried out. This is known as 'Auto tune'. If the radio has been used before the last used station will be selected. 4.
Selecting a station - DAB 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. If your radio is currently in DAB mode proceed to step 3. (DAB icon is displayed in DAB mode.) 2. If you are listening in FM mode press the Station/Menu button and then rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'TO DAB' shows on the display. Press the control to switch to DAB mode. 2 3. Press the Station/Menu button, the display will show 'STATION'.
Display modes - DAB Your radio has a range of display options when in DAB mode:1. Press and release the Tuning/Select control to cycle through the various modes. a. Station name Displays the station name being listened to. b. Scrolling text Displays scrolling text messages such as artist/track name, phone in number, etc. c. Signal strength Displays the signal strength. The minimum signal marker ( ) shows the minimum signal strength needed for good DAB reception.
Display modes - DAB cont. g. Signal error Displays the bit error rate for the currently tuned DAB station. The lower the number the better the signal strength being received. h. Bit rate Displays the digital bit rate for the currently tuned DAB station. i. Audio type Displays the audio type for the currently tuned DAB station. j. Time Displays current time. k. Date Displays current date.
Manual Tuning - DAB Manual tuning allows you to tune your radio to a particular DAB frequency in Band III. Any new stations found will be added to the station list. This function can also be used to assist the positioning of the aerial or the radio to optimise reception for a specific channel or frequency. Note that UK DAB stations are located in the range of channels 11B to 12D. 1 1. Press the Station/Menu button, the display will show 'STATION'. 2.
Dynamic Range Control (DRC) settings - DAB The DRC facillity can make quieter sounds easier to hear when your radio is used in a noisy environment. 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2 2. Press the Station/Menu button, the display will show 'STATION'. 3. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'DRC' shows on the display. 4. Press and release the Tuning/Select control to enter adjustment mode. 5. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to select required DRC setting (default is 0) .
Prune stations - DAB 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. The Prune stations function will delete the marked DAB stations from your station list. 2 1.
Operating your radio - FM 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial. 2. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. If your radio is currently in FM mode proceed to step 4. (FM icon is displayed in FM mode.) 3 3. If you were listening in DAB mode press the Station/Menu button and then rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'TO FM' shows on the display. Press the control to switch to FM mode. 4. Press the Auto Tune button.
Manual tuning - FM 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial. 2. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. If you radio is currently in FM mode proceed to step 4. (FM icon is displayed in FM mode.) 3,4 3. If you were listening in DAB mode press the Station/Menu button and then rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'TO FM' shows on the display. Press the control to switch to FM mode. 4. Press the Station/Menu button the display will show 'MANUAL'. 5.
Display modes - FM Your radio has a range of display options for FM mode:The Radio Data System (RDS) is a system in which inaudible digital information is transmitted in addition to the normal FM radio programme. RDS offers several useful features. The following are available on your radio. 1. Press and release the Tuning/Select control to cycle through the various modes. a. Scrolling text Displays scrolling text messages such as artist/track name, phone in number etc. b.
Scan sensitivity setting - FM Your radio will normally scan for FM broadcasts which are strong enough to give good reception. However, you may wish the Auto-scan function to also be able to find weaker signals, possibly from more distant radio transmitters. Your radio includes a local / distant option for the Auto-scan function. 2 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. Ensure your radio is in FM mode. 2. Press the Station/Menu button the display will show 'MANUAL'. 3.
Presetting stations You may store your preferred DAB and FM radio stations to the preset station memories. There are 20 memory presets in your radio, 10 for DAB and 10 for FM. Presets are remembered by your radio in the event of a power failure. The procedure for setting presets and using them to tune to stations is the same for FM and DAB modes and is described below. 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on the radio. 3,5 2.
Recalling a preset station 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on the radio. 2. Select the required waveband as previously described. 3. Press and release the Preset button. The display will show, for example, 'EMPTY 1' if no station has been stored to that preset. If a preset has been stored, then the display will show either the station name (for DAB stations) or the frequency (for FM stations). 3 4. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to select the desired preset station. 5.
Software version The software display cannot be altered and is just for your reference. 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on the radio. 2. Press and release the Station/Menu button and then rotate the Tuning/ Select control until 'SYSTEM' appears on the display. 2,5 3. Press the Tuning/Select control and then rotate the control until 'SW VER' shows on the display. 4. Press the Tuning/Select control to display the software version. 5.
System reset If your radio fails to operate correctly, or some digits on the display are missing or incomplete carry out the following procedure. 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on the radio. 2 2. Press and release the Station/Menu button and then rotate the Tuning/ Select control until 'SYSTEM' appears on the display. 3. Press the Tuning/Select control and rotate the control until the display shows 'FACTORY'. 4.
Headphone socket A 3.5mm Headphone Socket located on the right hand side of your radio is provided for use with either headphones or an earpiece. Inserting a plug automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker. IMPORTANT: Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. The headphone socket is compatible with stereo and mono headphones but the audio will always be heard as mono. Dimmer function The brightness of the display can be adjusted.
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 or the underside 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.
