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Contents Introduction....................................................................................... 2-12 Stream 63i Internet radio features ....................................................... 3 Before you can use this product .......................................................... 4 About this instruction manual ........................................................... 5-6 Controls and connections .................................................................
Introduction Stream 63i Internet Radio features ● The Roberts Stream 63i provides the following features in an attractive compact unit:- The Stream 63i connects to your home computer network, either using WiFi or via a wired Ethernet connection. WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) is supported with compatible wireless routers. ● Listen to local, regional, national and international broadcasts using FM, DAB and Internet radio.
Before you can use this product Introduction 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) or a wired Ethernet connection connected to your broadband Internet Service Provider, preferably via a router.
About this instruction manual This instruction manual is divided into sections for each of the operating modes of your Roberts Stream 63i internet radio. Each section is identified by the shaded heading in the top right hand corner of each pair of pages. Before using the Internet Radio, Music Player or Last.fm functions, you will need to connect your radio to your computer network using either the WiFi or Ethernet connection. This is covered in the section titled Configuration.
Introduction About this instruction manual - cont. The section for CD / MP3 / WMA player describes how to play digital audio or MP3 / WMA files which have previously been recorded to CD-R or CD-RW. CD / MP3 / WMA (page 71) The section for SD / USB media describes playback and recording using SD card and USB memory devices. SD / USB (page 80) The section for iPod docking describes how to use your Stream 63i to play audio files or video soundtracks directly from your iPod.
Controls and connections 8 9 Front view 7 6 5 4 10 3 12 2 13 1 14 15 1. Volume Up / Down buttons 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 9. LCD display 15 16. Menu Down / Rewind button 10. CD Eject button 17. Select / Stop button 3. Info / Menu button 11. Media button 18. USB memory socket (behind panel) 4. Radio button 12. Alarm button 19. Play / Pause button 5. Remote control sensor 13. Sleep / Clock set button 20. Repeat button 6. On / Standby button 14. Menu Up / Fast-forward button 21.
Introduction Controls and connections - cont. Rear view 23 24 30 29 28 27 26 23. Telescopic aerial 27. Optical output socket (Toslink) 24. Wi-Fi antenna 28. Auxiliary input socket 25. Mains input socket 29. Line output socket 26. Ethernet socket (RJ-45) 30.
Controls and connections - cont. Remote control handset 1 22 2 21 1. On / Standby button 2. Mute button 3. Key pad buttons 1-10/0 4. Menu Up / Folder Up button 5. Menu Left / Rewind button 6. Info / Menu button 3 7. Repeat / Last.fm 'Love' button 4 20 19 5 18 12. Alarm button 6 13. Radio button 7 17 16 15 14. Auto-tune / Program tracks button 8 14 15. Random / Last.fm 'Ban' button 9 13 10 11 12 8. Record button 9. Media button 10. Sleep / Clock set button 11. Equaliser button 16.
Introduction Remote control battery replacement 1. Remove the battery cover on the rear of your remote control by applying pressure to the catch in the direction shown by the arrow in the diagram, and then lifting the cover. 2. Insert 2 x AAA size batteries into the compartment. Make sure the (+) and the (-) ends of the batteries are positioned as shown inside the compartment. 3.
Using the touch panel The Stream 63i has a stylish touch panel instead of conventional buttons. To operate the buttons simply touch the button area with the tip of a finger for about half a second. The clock set and system menu functions marked with a dot ( ) are accessed by means of a long touch (2-3 seconds) on the appropriate button until the display on the radio shows that the command has been accepted. You may find at first that the radio does not always detect that you have touched a button.
Introduction Navigation controls This page describes the basic means of controlling your Stream 63i internet radio. Instructions for each operating mode are given in the later sections of this book. 1. Pressing the On/Standby button brings your radio out of Standby mode. 1 Pressing On/Standby while the radio is in use will cause it to return to the Standby mode with the clock display. 2. Pressing the Radio button gives you access to each of the operating modes in turn: Internet Radio, Last.
Configuration Connecting your radio to your computer network 1. Place your radio on a flat surface and plug the mains lead into the mains socket located on the back of your radio 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 (marked LAN) at the back of the radio. 3. Plug the other end of the mains lead into the wall socket and switch on the wall socket.
Configuration Connecting to your computer network - cont. 6. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons 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 9. Otherwise you will first need to select the correct time zone and daylight savings setting, see steps 7 and 8. If you choose 'No update' you will need to set the clock manually later, see page 94.
Connecting to your computer network - cont. If your network allows automatic configuration (which is normal) the radio will acquire a network address. The screen should say 'Connecting...', and then 'Setup wizard completed'. Press the Select button to exit the setup wizard and show the main menu. You can then skip to paragraph 18 on page 17. 11,12 There are two indicator lights incorporated into the RJ-45 connector.
Connecting to your computer network - cont. Configuration 13. If your network is not found, it may be because the router is configured not to broadcast the SSID. You should then use the Menu Up or Down and Select buttons 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 19.
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. 13-18 13-18 17. To enter the WEP or WPA key, characters are selected and entered using the Menu Up or Down, Left or Right (on the remote control) and Select buttons.
Connecting to your computer network - cont. Configuration 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 22 onwards.
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 radios Network settings menu, select 'Manual settings'. You must then choose whether to connect using 'Wired' or 'Wireless' connections.
Manual network configuration - cont. Configuration 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, press the Menu Up or Down buttons to set the value for each group of digits and then press the Select button or the Left or Right buttons (on the remote control) to enter the value and to move on to the next group.
Manual network configuration - cont. The three controls on the right-hand side of the screen have special functions.
Internet Radio 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 either the wireless (WiFi) connection or the wired Ethernet connection (RJ-45 socket) located on the back of the unit. Please see page 13 for details. There are literally many thousands of radio broadcasts available via the Internet as well as 'Podcasts'.
Selecting a radio station by location 1. Press the On/Standby button to switch the radio on. Then press the Radio button to select the Internet radio mode display. 1 2. Press and hold the Menu button to enter the main Internet radio menu. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons until 'Station list' is highlighted on the display and then press the Select button to select the option. 2 3. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons until 'Stations' is highlighted on the display and then press the Select button.
Internet Radio Selecting a radio station by location - cont. 8. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons to highlight your chosen radio station and then press the Select button 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. 9.
Selecting a radio station by genre 1. Press and hold the Menu button to enter the main Internet radio menu. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons until 'Station list' is highlighted on the display and then press the Select button. 1 2. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons until 'Stations' is highlighted on the display and then press the Select button. 3. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons until 'Genre' is highlighted on the display and then press the Select button. 1-6 1-6 4.
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. 1,4 1. Press and hold the Menu button to enter the main Internet radio menu. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons until 'Station list' is highlighted on the display and then press the Select button. 2.
Selecting a new or popular station As described in the section 'Internet Radio - the basics' on page 22, 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. Your radio allows you to easily choose stations from these two categories, using menus very similar to those used when finding stations by location and genre. 1.
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 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 memory even when the radio is switched off. Please see also the sections 'Last Listened' on page 30 and 'Configuring My Favourite Stations' on page 33. 1 Storing a preset 1.
Internet Radio 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.
Display modes - cont. c. Reliability Displays the reliability of the data stream from the station currently being received. d. Format Displays the bit rate and format of the station being received. e. Playback buffer Displays status when connecting to and playing a radio station. This indicates the reliability of the data stream to your radio.
Internet Radio 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.
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 Selecting your favourite stations 1. Press and hold the Menu button to enter the main Internet radio menu. 1 2. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons until 'Station list' is highlighted on the display. Press the Select button to enter the menu. 3. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons until 'My Favourites' is highlighted on the display. Press the Select button and your favourite stations list will appear on the display (set up as described on the preceding page). 2-4 2-4 4.
Selecting your added stations 1. Press and hold the Menu button to enter the main Internet radio menu. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons until 'Station list' is highlighted on the display and then press the Select button. 1 2. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons until 'My Added Stations' is highlighted on the display and then press the Select button. 3. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons to highlight the required station and then press the Select button to confirm your selection.
Music Player Music Player Use with Windows, Apple Mac and Linux The Music Player allows you to play audio files which are stored on a computer on your network. 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.
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 115. 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).
Music Player Set up UPnP access on a Windows PC - cont. 4. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons until 'Shared media' is highlighted and press the Select button 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 Menu Up or Down and Select buttons.
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 1. Press the On/Standby button to switch on the unit. Press the Media button as needed until the Music Player mode display is shown. The main Music Player menu will then be displayed. 2.
Music Player 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.
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. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons until the required track is highlighted. 1-3 1-3 3. Press and release the Select button. The track will begin playing. The radio will then play subsequent tracks from the same album or folder. 1-3 Controlling playback 1. Press the Play/Pause button to pause playback of the current track. 2.
Music Player Controlling playback cont. Repeat tracks 1. When playing a track activate the repeat option by pressing the Repeat button. Your selected tracks will be played repeatedly and the repeat indicator will show on the display. 1,2 2. To turn off the repeat option press the Repeat button again. Shuffle tracks 1. When playing a track activate the shuffle option by pressing the Random button. Your selected tracks will be shuffled and the shuffle indicator will show on the display. 2.
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.) a 1. Press the Info button to cycle through the different options. 1 a. Progress bar Displays the playback progress for the track currently playing. b.
Music Player 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. The playlist is held in memory in your radio until external power is removed, or until the playlist is cleared from the menu.
Viewing your playlist 1. Press the On/Standby button to switch on the unit. Press the Media button as needed until the Music Player mode display is shown. The Music Player menu will then be shown on the display. 1 2. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons until 'My Playlist' is highlighted on the display. Press the Select button to enter the playlist. 3. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons to scroll through the playlist. Tracks which are served via UPnP will show their track name.
Music Player Clearing the playlist 1. Press and hold the Menu button to enter the main Music Player menu. 1 2. To clear the whole playlist press the Menu Up or Down buttons until 'Clear My playlist' is highlighted on the display. Press the Select button. 3. To clear the whole playlist press the Menu Up or Down buttons until 'YES' is highlighted on the display. Press the Select button to cause the playlist to be cleared. 2-4 2,4 4.
Last.fm Last.fm - the basics Last.fm is an Internet-based on-line music service with millions of tracks available which 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.
Last.fm 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 the On/Standby button to switch on your radio. Press the Radio button as needed until the Last.fm mode display is shown. 2 2. Press and hold the Menu button to enter the main Last.fm menu. 3. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons until 'Last.
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 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. Each user's listening preferences can be managed separately via the Last.
Listening to Last.fm Last.fm Last.fm can present music tracks according to several criteria. You may choose from the following options: 'Your Library' - Plays all tracks scrobbled to your profile, or tracks by artists you’ve added to your library. This information can be edited on the Last.fm web site. 'Your Recommendations' - Plays tracks recommended to you based on your music profile and that of other listeners with similar tastes.
Listening to Last.fm - cont. 1. Press the Radio button as needed to select Last.fm mode. 1 2. Press and hold the Menu button to enter the main Last.fm menu. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons until 'Station list' is highlighted on the display. Press the Select button. 3. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons until the desired Last.fm playing option is highlighted on the display (see the preceding page for details of the options). Press the Select button to select. 4.
Last.fm Search by Artist or Tag 1. Press the Radio button as needed to select Last.fm mode. 1 2. Press and hold the Menu button to enter the main Last.fm menu. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons until 'Station list' is highlighted on the display and then press the Select button. 3. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons until 'Artist Radio' or 'Tag Radio' is highlighted on the display and then press the Select button. 2,4 4.
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 currently playing track b. Album Displays the name of the album from which the current track is taken. c.
Last.fm 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. 1 Note that this is only a display. It is not possible to select from this list and play a specific track. 1. Press the Radio button as needed until the Last.fm mode display is shown. 2 2. Press and hold the Menu button to enter the main Last.fm menu. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons until 'Station list' is highlighted on the display.
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 1. Use the Radio button and press and hold the Menu button to enter the Last.fm main menu. 2. Use the Menu Up or Down and Select buttons 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. 1 3.
DAB Radio DAB Radio Using DAB mode for the first time 2 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial. 2. Press the On/Standby button to switch on the radio. If the radio has been used before the last used mode will be selected. 3 3. Press the Radio 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'.
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. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons to access the radio station list and to scroll through the available stations. 2 2 3. Press the Select button to select the highlighted station. The display may show 'Connecting...' while the radio re-tunes. 3 4. Use the Volume buttons to set the sound level as needed.
DAB Radio 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. 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. Multiplex Name / Frequency Displays the name of the DAB multiplex to which the current station belongs as well as its broadcast frequency. d.
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 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, then the stereo speaker symbol will be shown. If the currently tuned station has been stored as a preset, then the preset number will also be shown (see page 70).
DAB Radio 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 Radio button as needed to select DAB radio mode. 2 2. Once in DAB mode press and hold the Menu button. 3.
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 and hold the Menu button so that the display shows the DAB menu. 2. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons until 'Manual tune' is highlighted. 2-4 2-4 3. Press the Select button to enter manual tune mode. 4. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons to choose the required DAB channel. 3-5 5.
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. 2 1. Press the On/Standby button to switch on your radio. 2. Press the Radio button as needed to select DAB radio mode. 3 3. Press and hold the Menu button to enter the DAB menu. 4. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons until 'DRC' is highlighted on the display. 4,6 4,6 5.
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. 2 1. Press the On/Standby button to switch on your radio. 2. Press the Radio button as needed to select DAB radio mode. 3 3. Press and hold the Menu button to enter the DAB menu list. 4. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons until 'Station order' is highlighted.
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. The Prune stations function will delete the marked DAB stations from your station list. 2 1.
FM Radio Operating your radio in FM mode 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial and press the On/Standby button to switch on your radio. 2. Press the Radio button as needed to select FM radio mode. 2 3. Press the Menu Up button (on the radio) or the Right button (on the remote control) and then the Auto button on the remote control. The displayed frequency will increase.
FM Radio Manual tuning 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial and press the On/Standby button to switch on your radio. 2 2. Press the Radio button as needed to select FM radio mode. 3. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons (on the radio) or Left or Right buttons (on the remote control) to control the frequency that the radio will tune to. The frequency will change in steps of 50kHz. 3 When the end of the waveband is reached the radio will recommence tuning from the opposite end of the waveband. 3 4.
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.
FM Radio Scan setting When using the FM mode your radio can be set to either scan local stations or to scan all stations including distant radio stations. 1 1. Press the Radio button as needed to select FM radio mode. 2. Press and hold the Menu button to enter the FM menu. 2,5 3. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons until 'Scan setting' is highlighted and then press the Select button to enter the scan adjustment mode. The current scan setting is indicated with an asterisk. 3,4 3,4 4.
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 1. Press the Radio button as needed to select the FM radio mode display and tune to the required FM station as previously described. 2,5 2. Press and hold the Menu button to enter the FM menu. 3. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons until 'Audio setting' is highlighted on the display.
FM Radio 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. 1 1. Press the On/Standby button to switch on your radio. 2. Tune to the required radio station as previously described. 3 3. To store the station as a preset, press and hold the required Preset button (1 - 10) until the display shows 'Preset stored'. The station will be stored under the chosen preset button.
Compact discs Use only Digital Audio CDs which have the CD-R / CD-RW discs symbol. Your Stream 63i can playback CD-DA format audio CD-R/CD-RW discs that have been finalised* upon completion of recording. DO NOT USE THESE TYPES OF DISC: Mini (8cm) CDs. Use only full-size 12cm discs. Mini CDs will jam the feed mechanism. Discs which do not have a complete metallic reflection layer. Discs with a large transparent section will not be detected and may fail to play or eject.
CD / MP3 / WMA Inserting a CD Ensure the CD player is empty before inserting a disc. If there is a disc in the player then the CD indicator will be lit. If you cannot insert a disc, press the CD Eject button to remove the CD currently in the player. 1 1. Press the On/Standby button to switch on your radio. 2. To select the CD mode press the Media button until 'CD' shows on the display. 2 3. To eject a CD press and release the CD Eject button.
4. To stop play, press the Stop button. The total number of CD tracks and the stop symbol ( ) will be displayed. If you put the unit into standby mode without pressing the Stop button, then the next time the unit is switched on it will return to the previously played track. 4 5. To take out the CD, press the CD Eject button. The display will show 'Eject'. In order to protect the disc if it is not removed, the unit will reload the CD after 10 seconds and then enter standby mode. 5 Selecting a track 1.
CD / MP3 / WMA Search function 1. While the CD is playing, press and hold the Fast-forward or Rewind buttons. Release the button when the desired part of the track is reached. 1 1 Repeat a single track 2. While the CD is playing, press the Repeat button until the repeat single ) appears in the display. The current track will be track symbol ( repeated. 2-4 Repeat all tracks 3. While the CD is playing, press the Repeat button until the repeat all tracks symbol ( ) appears in the display.
CD track programming In addition to playing of complete CDs, selected tracks, or a random selection, the CD player allows you to programme a sequence of up to 20 tracks to be played in whatever order you choose. 1,8 1. With the unit in CD mode and with a CD inserted, make sure that the CD is stopped (press the Stop button). 2. To enter programming mode, press the Auto button (on the remote control). 2-5 3. Choose the first track using the Fast-forward or Rewind buttons. 4.
CD / MP3 / WMA MP3 / WMA CD Mode The Stream 63i is able to play CD-R and CD-RW discs containing MP3 and WMA files. It is assumed in this section that a file is equivalent to a CD track. An MP3 / WMA CD may not contain more than 512 files and not more than 99 folders. MP3 and WMA files should be created with an audio sample rate of 44.1kHz (this is normal for files created from CD audio content). MP3 and WMA data rates up to 320 kilobits per second are supported. WMA Lossless files are not supported.
Playing an MP3 / WMA CD 1. Press the Play / Pause button to start playing from the CD. The display will show the first folder and file numbers - "01" and "001". 1,2 2. To pause playing press the Play / Pause button. To resume playing press the Play / Pause button again. 3. To stop play, press the Stop button. The total number of files on the disc and 'Stop' will be displayed.
CD / MP3 / WMA Select a specific file 1. For file numbers 1-9 simply press the corresponding digit button. For file numbers ten and above press the required digits using the 10/0 button to enter the digit zero. 3. If the file number entered exceeds the number of playable files on the CD, then the last file will be played. File numbers up to 512 may be entered. The numbers of files in folders are added together.
Display modes Your radio has a range of display options when in MP3 / WMA CD mode. Note that not all information may be available for all files. 1. Press the Info button to cycle through the different options. a. Progress Displays the playback progress for the track currently playing. b. File name Displays the file name and audio format of the track currently playing. c. Album Displays the name of the album from which the current track is taken. d.
SD / USB Using SD cards or USB memory devices This section describes how to use your radio to access and playback your audio files via USB memory devices and Secure Digital (SD, SDHC) cards. The Stream 63i can also record to SD, SDHC or USB media in MP3 format. Important: Your radio is only designed to work with USB memory flash memory devices. It is not intended to be connected to hard disk drives or any other type of USB device.
Inserting and removing memory devices 1. To insert an SD card into your radio push the card label side upward and gold contacts first into the card slot on the front of your radio until it clicks. To remove the card push the card in so that it clicks once more. It will then be pushed out slightly allowing removal. USB memory devices plug into the rectangular slot on the right hand side, behind the front panel. Note: that the USB socket is upside down compared to those commonly found on PCs. 2 2.
SD / USB Selecting a file 1. While the SD card / USB memory device is playing, press either the Fast-forward or Rewind buttons to change to the desired file. The file number is updated in the display. If there is more than one folder, when all files in the current folder have been played the next folder will be played. 1,2 1,2 2. You can also skip files when the player is in stop mode.
Search function 1. While the SD card / USB memory device is playing, press and hold the Fast-forward or Rewind buttons. Release the button when the desired part of the current file is reached. 1 1 To skip to another folder 1. With the SD card / USB memory device in stop or play mode, press and release either the Up or Down Folder button (on the remote control). The first file of the next or previous folder will be played.
SD / USB Recording to SD / USB Your Stream 63i radio has been designed to allow you to make recordings to SD / SDHC cards or to USB connected memory devices. Recordings are made in MP3 format at 128k bits per second. SD/SDHC or USB memory media must use the FAT32 file system in order to operate with the Stream 63i. Such media is usually supplied already formatted or can be formatted using a PC with a suitable card reader (for SD/SDHC cards) or USB connection (for USB memory).
Making a recording cont. If recording from a CD, recording will be started from the beginning of the currently playing track. Each track on the CD will be recorded as a separate file on the media. 4. In order to stop the recording press the Record button once more. Recording will stop and a file will have been written to the storage media. Files that have been written to the media are held in a folder called "RECORD". Recordings are held in sub-folders according to the source used for the recording.
SD / USB Recording MP3 / WMA files from CD / SD / USB In addition to recording from conventional sources, the Stream 63i radio can also record from MP3 or WMA files that have previously been written to CD, SD or USB media. In this case the files are copied rather than re-encoded to MP3 in order to avoid a reduction in quality. You may copy files from CD or SD to USB and from CD or USB to SD. 1. Select the desired source for the recording (SD, USB or CD). 1 2.
Deleting files After having recorded files to SD or USB media, you may later wish to delete them in order to reclaim the space used. The Stream 63i can be used to delete individual files, or to delete all of the media files on the media. Deleting a single file 1. With the radio in USB or SD mode, and with the media inserted and the file you wish to delete is currently playing, press and hold the Menu button. 1 2. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons until 'Delete this file' is highlighted on the display. 3.
SD / USB Deleting files cont. Deleting all files 1. With the radio in USB or SD mode, and with the media inserted press and hold the Menu button. 2. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons until 'Delete all' is highlighted on the display. 1 3. Press the Select button. The display will ask you if you wish to 'Delete all files?' 4. If you do not wish to delete all the files, use the Menu Up or Down button to highlight 'NO' and press the Select button to confirm.
iPod Docking Your Stream 63i radio has an iPod dock facility which allows you to play digital audio files and video soundtracks held on your iPod directly. The Stream 63i uses the Universal Dock Connector developed for use with iPods. Most recent models of iPod are supplied with adaptor inserts which ensure correct alignment of the iPod with the electrical connector. Earlier models of iPod were not supplied with the necessary inserts, and so your Stream 63i is supplied with insert types 1 - 7.
iPod Docking Navigating your iPod 1. Use the Menu button on the remote control to navigate to higher level menus on your iPod. 1 2. Use the Folder Up or Down buttons on the remote control as required to move up and down a menu screen on your iPod. 3. Press the Select button to choose the highlighted on screen menu item. If this item is a lower level menu item, you may then navigate further using the Folder Up or Down and Select buttons. 2,3 Note: iPod models vary in how they respond to the menu button.
Search function 1. While the iPod is playing, press and hold the Fast-forward or Rewind buttons. 2. Release the button when the desired part of the item is reached. 1 1 Repeat a single file 1. While the iPod is playing, press the Repeat button until the repeat single file symbol appears in the iPod display. The currently playing item will be repeated. 1-3 Repeat all 2. While the iPod is playing, press the Repeat button until the repeat all files symbol appears in the iPod display.
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 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 radio switched on, press and hold the Menu button to access the menu for the current mode. 1 2. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons until 'System settings' is highlighted on the display. Press the Select button to enter the system settings menu. 3.
Clock and Alarms Manually setting the clock The Stream 63i 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. Press the On/Standby button to switch on your radio.
Manually setting the clock - cont. 8. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons to select the correct year. Press the Select button to enter the selection. The hour digits will then flash. 8-14 8-14 9. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons to select the correct hour. Press the Select button to enter the selection. The minute digits will then flash. 10. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons to select the correct minutes. Press the Select button to enter the selection. The display will then return to the previous menu.
Clock and Alarms Setting the alarm clock Your radio has two separate alarms which can be set to wake you to either the radio, Last.fm, CD, USB, SD, iPod or a buzzer alarm. In the event of a power interruption your radio has built in memory that will retain your alarm settings. Ensure that the time is set correctly before setting the alarms. 1. Press the Alarm button to see the current alarm settings. If no change is required, press and hold the Menu button or press the Back button to exit.
Setting the alarm clock - cont. 6. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons to highlight 'Enable' and press the Select button. The display will show the Frequency options for the alarm.
Clock and Alarms Setting the alarm clock - cont. 9. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons until the 'Volume:' option is highlighted on the display and press the Select button if you wish to change it. The radio uses the saved volume setting for each alarm when it sounds. Set the required volume using the Menu Up or Down buttons and the Select button to confirm the setting. 10. In order to store the alarm settings press the Menu Up or Down buttons until 'Save' is highlighted.
Disabling alarms 1. To disable a single alarm enter the alarm setup menu (see page 96) and press the Menu Up or Down buttons until the desired alarm is highlighted on the display. Press the Select button. 2. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons until the 'Enable:' option is highlighted on the display. Press the Select button. 1-4 1-4 3. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons to highlight 'Off' and press the Select button. 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 the On/Standby button to switch on your radio. 2. To use the sleep timer, press and release the Sleep / Clock set button to enter the sleep setup. 'Sleep off' will appear on the display. 1-3 3. Repeatedly press the Sleep / Clock set button to select the desired sleep time.
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 Stream 63i 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 radio. Access the menu for the current mode by pressing and holding the Menu button.
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 or alternativley press the EQ button on the remote control. 2-6 2-6 2. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons until 'My EQ profile setup' is highlighted on the display. Press the Select button to enter the adjustment mode. 3.
Brightness control The brightness of the display can be adjusted for when the radio 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 brightness levels and an almost off 'night-time' setting. 1 1. Press the On/Standby button to switch on your radio. Access the menu for the current mode by pressing and holding the Menu button. 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 and holding the Menu button. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons until 'System settings' is highlighted on the display. Press the Select button to enter the settings menu. 1,4 2.
Touch panel sensitivity control The sensitivity of the touch panel may be adjusted. The default setting will normally be found to provide satisfactory operation, however, the touch panel system may respond differently depending upon the moisture of the skin. The touch panel sensitivity may be set to low, normal or high. 1 1. Access the menu for the current mode by pressing and holding the Menu button. 2. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons until 'System settings' is highlighted on the display.
Headphone socket Display and Audio A 3.5mm Headphone Socket located on the rear 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 volume to a low level before connecting headphones to the radio. It is also recommended to reduce the volume before unplugging your headphones.
Auxiliary input socket A 3.5mm Auxiliary Input socket located on the rear of your radio 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 radio. Typically this lead will have a 3.5mm stereo plug at both ends. 2. Switch on your radio. 3. Press the Radio button until 'AUX in' mode is shown on the display. 4.
Optical S/PDIF output socket Display and Audio A digital output socket providing an S/PDIF signal is provided on the rear of your radio for connection to an amplifier, mini-disc or other equipment with a digital optical input. This feature is not active for iPod or AUX in modes. Aerial removal The fitted telescopic aerial is suitable for most applications. The telescopic aerial may be removed to allow connection to an external aerial using a coaxial cable.
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. Access the menu for the current mode by pressing and holding the Menu button. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons to highlight the 'Main menu' option, then press the Select button to select. 1 2.
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. The radios 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 and cannot be changed. 1. Access the menu for the current mode by pressing and holding the Menu button. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons until 'System settings' is highlighted on the display. Press the Select button to enter the System settings menu. 2. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons until 'Radio Info' is highlighted on the display.
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/stream63i_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: 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.
Accessing your audio files via a UPnP server using Windows Vista and XP Selecting Media Sharing in Windows Media Player 11 If your computer is running Windows Vista or XP, then Windows Media Player version 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 the preceding page).
Information Set up UPnP access on a Windows PC - cont. 4. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons until 'Shared media' is highlighted and press the Select button. 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. 4-8 4-8 5. After scanning, select your UPnP server using the Menu Up or Down buttons.
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 and SD/SDHC 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. • The radio shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall 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 Mains AC 230 volts, 50Hz only Output Power 2 x 77 mm 12 Watts x 2 (peak) 6 Watts x 2 (continuous) Remote Control Battery 2 x AAA Frequency Coverage FM 87.5 - 108 MHz DAB 174.928 - 239.200 MHz Connectivity Wired Ethernet 10/100M bits/sec via RJ-45 socket WiFi 802.11b and 802.11g supported with WEP and WPA/WPA2 encryption Compatible with 802.11n routers which offer mixed mode support for 802.11b/g 119 Headphone socket 3.
Information Mains supply The Stream 63i will operate from a supply of AC 230 volts, 50Hz only. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or adaptor. If in doubt consult your dealer. The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked N or coloured BLACK.
Software license information Use of the software in this radio is subject to software licence terms contained in this user manual - by using 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.
Information 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.
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