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Summary of Contents for Roberts FM RDS/DAB Digital Personal Radio RD14
- Page 1 RD14 FM RDS/DAB Digital Personal Radio Please read this manual before use...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Controls ... 3-4 Display ...4 Batteries ...5 Using the AC adaptor ...6 Earphones ...6 First time operation - DAB ...7 Menu/option screens ...8 Selecting a station - DAB ...9 Adjusting the volume level ...10 Favourites' menu - DAB ...11 Find services menu - DAB ...12 Autotune band III (UK) - DAB ...12 Autotune band III - DAB ...13... -
Page 3: Controls
Controls 1. LCD display 2. Headphone socket 3. On/off button 4. Volume up button If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 5. Volume down button 6. Tuning jog wheel 7. DC input socket... -
Page 4: Display
Display screens Your radio has two display modes Full Information and Full text. These are displayed and can be altered in the Settings menu sub menu display mode (page 16 DAB and 23 FM). Full Info screen The Full info mode will display the following:- The time in 24 hour format Keylock indicator when enabled Service/station name... -
Page 5: Batteries
Batteries 1. Press the Power On/Off button to switch the radio off before replacing batteries. 2. Open the battery cover located on the rear of the radio by pushing the cover in and down where shown. 3. Insert 2 x AA size batteries into the compartment. Make sure the (+) and (-) ends of the batteries are positioned as shown inside the compartment. -
Page 6: Using The Ac Adaptor
Using the AC adaptor The AC adaptor for use with your RD-14 should provide 3 volts DC output at 350mA centre pin positive (Roberts type PU14). 1. Insert the adaptor plug into the DC socket on the right side of your radio. Plug the adaptor into a standard 13A mains socket outlet. -
Page 7: First Time Operation - Dab
First time operation - DAB This step is only necessary for fi rst time operation - proceed to page 8 if this step has been carried out 1. Check that the batteries have been installed correctly. 2. Plug the earphones into the socket on the top of your radio. 3. -
Page 8: Menu/Option Screens
Menu/option screens Your radio has graphical Icons to represent each of the menu options. Once in any of the fi ve menus further options will be displayed - the op- tions will change depending on the waveband selected. 1. To enter the menus from normal radio display mode press the Jog wheel. -
Page 9: Selecting A Station - Dab
Selecting a station - DAB 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. The display will show “Roberts" followed by Sports DAB ” for a few seconds. 2. Turn the Jog wheel either clockwise or anti-clockwise to display the station list. -
Page 10: Adjusting The Volume Level
Adjusting the volume Level 1. Press the Volume Up or Down button to increase or decrease the volume. 2. A bargraph on the display will indicate the volume level. 3. Pressing and holding down the Volume Up or Down buttons will continue to alter the volume until the button is released or the maxi- mum/minimum level is reached. -
Page 11: Favourites' Menu - Dab
Favourites' menu - DAB The favourite menu allows you to add or remove stations from your fa- vourites list. Stations added to your favourites list will appear at the top of the station list marked with a heart. 1. When in normal radio mode click and release the Jog wheel and the favourites menu will appear on the display. -
Page 12: Find Services Menu - Dab
Find Services Menu - DAB The Find Services Menu allows you to autotune or to manually tune your radio. Autotune Band III (UK) - DAB Carry out this procedure if you move the radio to a different area or new stations become available. -
Page 13: Autotune Band Iii - Dab
Autotune Band III - DAB Carry out this procedure if you are operating your radio in a country other than UK. 1. Click and release the Jog wheel the Favourites menu will appear on the display. 2. Turn the Jog wheel until the Find Services Menu appears on the display. -
Page 14: Channel Tuning - Dab
Channel tuning - DAB 1. Turn the Jog wheel until Manual Tune is highlighted on the display. 2. Click the Jog wheel the Manual Tune options will appear on the display. 3. Turn the Jog wheel until Channel is highlighted on the display. 4. -
Page 15: Frequency Tuning
Frequency tuning - DAB 1. Once in the Find Services Menu turn the Jog wheel until Manual Tune is highlighted on the display. 2. Click the Jog wheel, the manual tune options will appear on the display. 3. Turn the Jog wheel until frequency is highlighted on the display. 4. -
Page 16: Display Mode - Dab
Display mode - DAB Your radio has two display modes when using the DAB waveband:- a. Full information shows station name, time/date, signal and battery level and a single line of scrolling text (DLS) b. Full text shows station name and full text (DLS without scrolling mak- ing the text easier to read) To select the required DAB display mode proceed as follows:- 1. -
Page 17: Service Information - Dab
Service information - DAB The Service information menu displays technical information about the current station. 1. From the Settings Menu turn the Jog wheel clockwise or anti-clock- wise until Service Information Menu is highlighted on the display. 2. Click the Jog wheel the Service Information Menu will be dis- played. -
Page 18: Autoselect - Dab
Autoselect - DAB As an alternative to pressing the Jog wheel to select a station your radio has the facility to automatically select a station. 1. From the Settings Menu turn the Jog wheel clockwise or anti-clock- wise until the Autoselect is highlighted on the display. 2. -
Page 19: Operating Your Radio - Fm
Operating your radio - FM 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. The display will show “Roberts" followed by "Sports DAB ” for a few seconds. 2. Click and release the Jog wheel and the favourites menu will appear on the display. -
Page 20: Search Tuning - Fm
Search tuning - FM 1. Turn the Jog wheel until Search Up or Down is highlighted on the display. 2. Click the Jog wheel and your radio will search in an upwards or downwards direction until it fi nds a station of suffi cient strength. After a few seconds the display will update and show station name followed by the time/date and radio text 3. -
Page 21: Audio Mode - Fm
Audio mode - FM If a station being received is weak some hiss may be audible changing the audio mode to mono can reduce the hiss. 1. From the Settings Menu turn the Jog wheel clockwise or anti-clock- wise until Audio mode is highlighted on the display. 2. -
Page 22: Favourites' Menu - Fm
Favourites' menu - FM The favourite menu allows you to add or remove stations from your fa- vourites list. Stations added to your favourites list will appear at the top of the station list marked with a heart. 1. When in normal radio mode click and release the Jog wheel and the favourites menu will appear on the display. -
Page 23: Display Mode - Fm
Display mode - FM Your radio has two display modes when using the FM waveband:- a. Full info shows station name, time/date, signal and battery level and a single line of scrolling text (Radio text) b. Full text shows station name and full text (Radio text without scrolling making the text easier to read) To select the required FM display mode proceed as follows:- 1. -
Page 24: Keylock
Keylock function The Keylock function is used to prevent unintentional change of sta- tion. 1. Hold in the Jog wheel for 2 seconds to switch on the keylock function. The keylock indicator will show on screen. The Jog wheel will be disabled preventing accidental station or settings change when your radio is carried in your pocket. -
Page 25: Autolock
Autolock With Autolock switched on a few seconds after a station is selected the Keylock symbol will appear in the display preventing accidental station or settings change. The Keylock can be switched off by pressing and holding in the Jog wheel until the Keylock symbol disappears from the display. 1. -
Page 26: Auto Power Off
Auto power off The Auto Power Off function will allow your radio to automatically switch off after a preset time has elapsed. The preset time starts after the last time any button is pressed. 1. From the Settings Menu turn the Jog wheel clockwise or anti-clock- wise until Auto power off is highlighted on the display. -
Page 27: System Reset
System reset FM and DAB The System reset function will erase all settings, station lists, favourite stations and restore default settings as follows:- Service database empty Favourite services list empty Previously selected service empty DAB display mode set to Full info Autoselect function disabled Autolock function disabled Auto power off set to disabled... -
Page 28: General
General Do not allow this unit to be exposed to moisture e.g. dripping or splashing. 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. -
Page 29: Dab (Band Iii) Frequency Table
DAB (Band III) frequency table Channel Frequency Channel 174.928 MHz 176.640 MHz 178.352 MHz 180.064 MHz 181.936 MHz 183.648 MHz 185.360 MHz 187.072 MHz 188.928 MHz 190.640 MHz 192.352 MHz 194.064 MHz 195.936 MHz 197.648 MHz 199.360 MHz 201.072 MHz 202.928 MHz 204.640 MHz 206.352 MHz... -
Page 30: Notes
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Page 31: Guarantee
In the event that it is not possible to return the instrument to the Roberts' dealer from whom it was purchased, please contact Roberts Radio Technical Services at the address shown on the rear of this manual. - Page 32 ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES 97-99 Worton Road Isleworth Middlesex TW7 6EG Technical Helpline :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during offi ce hours) Website: http://www.robertsradio.co.uk Issue 1...