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- Page 1 DAB / DAB+ / FM RDS digital portable radio Please read this manual before use...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Controls ................2-3 Snooze function ..............23 Battery operation ..............4 Disable alarms ..............24 Using the AC adaptor ............5 Sleep function ..............25 Operating your radio - DAB ..........6 Setting the clock manually ........... 26-27 Selecting a station - DAB.............7 Automatically updating the clock ........28 Secondary services - DAB...........7 Display backlight dimmer...........29 Display options - DAB............ -
Page 3: Controls
Controls (Top) 1. Tuning / Select control 7. Mode button 2. Loudspeaker 8. Auto Tune button 3. LCD display 9. Dimmer button 4. Volume control 10. Info / Menu / Alarm 1 button 5. Headphone socket 11. Preset / Alarm 2 button 6. - Page 4 Controls (Rear view) DC In 13. USB socket (in battery compartment, for service use only) 14. Battery compartment 15. Telescopic aerial 16. DC input socket...
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Page 5: Battery Operation
Battery operation 1. Remove the battery cover located underneath the unit by applying pressure to the catch in the direction shown by the arrow and then lifting off the cover. 2. Insert four LR14 (C 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. -
Page 6: Using The Ac Adaptor
Use only the mains adaptor provided with the product, or a genuine replacement provided by Roberts Radio. The use of alternative adaptors may invalidate the guarantee. -
Page 7: Operating Your Radio - Dab
Operating your radio - DAB 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial. The aerial should be fully extended and positioned vertically for optimum reception. 2. Press and release the On/Off button to switch on your radio. After each use the radio will remember the mode used and then switch on in that mode the next time that it is used. -
Page 8: Selecting A Station - Dab
Selecting a station - DAB 1. Press and release the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. Press and release the Mode button until the 'DAB' mode is selected. 3. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to step through the list of available stations. -
Page 9: Display Options - Dab
Display options - DAB Your radio has a range of display options when in DAB mode:- 1. Press and release the Info/Menu button to cycle through the various options. All displays except the text display will revert to the clock display after about 10 seconds. -
Page 10: Finding New Stations - Dab
Display options - DAB cont. g. Bit rate Displays the digital bit rate for the currently tuned DAB station. h. Time Displays the current time. i. Date Displays the current date. Finding new stations - DAB As time passes new stations may become available or you may have moved to a different part of the country. -
Page 11: Manual Tuning - Dab
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 specifi... -
Page 12: Dynamic Range Control - Dab
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 and release the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. Press and release the Mode button until the 'DAB' mode is selected. 3. -
Page 13: Prune Stations - Dab
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. -
Page 14: Operating Your Radio - Fm
Operating your radio - FM 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial. The aerial should be fully extended and positioned vertically for optimum reception. 2. Press and release the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 3. Press and release the Mode button until the 'FM' mode is selected. 4. -
Page 15: Manual Tuning - Fm
Manual tuning - FM 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial. The aerial should be fully extended and positioned vertically for optimum reception. 2. Press and release the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 3. Press and release the Mode button until the 'FM' mode is selected. 4. -
Page 16: Display Options - Fm
Display options - 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. -
Page 17: Scan Sensitivity Setting - Fm
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 fi nd weaker signals, possibly from more distant radio transmitters. -
Page 18: Stereo/Mono Setting - Fm
Stereo / Mono setting - FM (Headphones only) Your radio will play stereo FM broadcasts in stereo (via headphones only) provided that the received signal is of adequate strength. However, as a stereo signal becomes weaker the audio signal will become poorer. It may be preferable to force the radio to play the station in mono in order to reduce the level of background hiss. -
Page 19: Presetting Stations
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. -
Page 20: Recalling A Preset Station
Recalling a preset station 1. Press and release the On/Off button to switch on the radio. 2. Repeatedly, press and release the Mode button to select either the FM or DAB mode. 3. Press and release the Preset button. The display will show, for example, 'Empty 1' if no station has been stored to that preset. -
Page 21: Setting Alarm Times
Setting alarm times Your radio has two alarms which can be set to wake you to DAB, FM radio or beep type alarm. Each alarm can be set to sound once, daily, on weekdays or at weekends. The alarms can only be set while the unit is in standby mode. Alarms may be used whether the radio is powered from the mains or when running from the batteries. - Page 22 7. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to choose the desired alarm minute. 8. Press and release the Tuning/Select control to enter the minutes setting. The alarm day option will show on the display. 9. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to choose the desired alarm day option: 7-13 Once...
- Page 23 14. Press and release the Tuning/Select control to enter the alarm month setting. The alarm year will fl ash on the display. 15. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to choose the alarm year. 16. Press and release the Tuning/Select control to enter the setting. The alarm source option will show on the display.
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Page 24: Cancelling Alarms
When the alarm sounds The alarm will sound at the selected times for up to 60 minutes unless cancelled. The maximum volume used for the radio alarm will be specifi ed during the alarm setting procedure. When your radio is set to wake by the radio alarm, your radio will switch to the selected radio station. If the radio cannot tune to the specifi ed radio station, the buzzer will be used instead. -
Page 25: Disable Alarms
Disable alarms 1. When your radio is in Standby mode, press and hold the Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 button. 'Alarm 1' or 'Alarm 2' will show on the display and the alarm indicator will fl ash on the display. 2. -
Page 26: Sleep Function
Sleep function Your radio can be set to turn off after a preset time has elapsed. The sleep timer can be set to between 10 and 90 minutes. Ensure your radio is switched on. 1. When using your radio, press and hold the On/Off/Sleep button and then release the button. -
Page 27: Setting The Clock Manually
Setting the clock manually Normally your radio will set its clock automatically using the DAB radio signal. If no DAB signal is available and you need to set the time manually, please follow the procedure shown below. 1. Press and release the On/Off button to switch on the radio. 2. -
Page 28: Setting The Clock Manually
Setting the clock manually - cont 10. Press and release the Tuning/Select control to enter the minutes setting. The day will then fl ash on the display. 11. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to select the current day. 12. Press and release the Tuning/Select control to enter the day setting. 10-16 The month will then fl... -
Page 29: Automatically Updating The Clock
Automatically updating the clock Your radio will usually set the clock time using the DAB signal. You may specify that the radio sets its clock from the DAB or FM waveband, either waveband or none. If you choose none you will need to set the clock manually. 1. -
Page 30: Display Backlight Dimmer
Display backlight dimmer The brightness of the display can be adjusted when the radio is in standby or when the unit is in use. 1. In order to adapt the intensity of the display to suit the ambient room lighting when the unit is in the standby mode or in use, press and release the Dimmer button to select the dimmer brightness from High-Medium-Low and off. -
Page 31: Eco Power Saving Mode
Eco power saving mode The radio has an extra low-power energy saving mode for when the radio is in standby. The use of the Eco power saving mode allows the radio to keep its internal clock running for days or even weeks while powered from its batteries so that the alarm function can be used without mains power being required. -
Page 32: Software Version
Software version The software version display cannot be altered and is just for your reference. 1. Press and release the On/Off button to switch on the radio. 2. Press and hold the Info/Menu button. The main menu will show on the display. -
Page 33: Language Function
Language function Your radio's menus can be confi gured to a different language. 1. Press and release the On/Off button to switch on the radio. 2. Press and hold the Info/Menu button. The main menu will show on the display. 3. -
Page 34: System Reset
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 and release the On/Off button to switch on the radio. 2. Press and hold the Info/Menu button. The main menu will show on the display. -
Page 35: Headphone Socket
Headphone socket A 3.5mm Headphone Socket located on the top left hand corner of your radio is provided for use with either headphones or an earpiece. Inserting a plug automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker. Please be aware that the sensitivity of headphones can vary widely. We therefore recommend setting the volume to a low level before connecting headphones to the radio. -
Page 36: Auxiliary Input Socket
Auxiliary input socket 1. Connect a stereo or mono audio source (i.e. CD player, MP3 player, etc.) to the Auxiliary input socket. 2. Press and release the On/Off button to switch on the radio. 3. Press and release the Mode button until the display shows 'AUX IN'. 4. -
Page 37: General
General • Your radio and AC/DC adaptor should not be exposed to dripping or Do not allow this radio to be exposed to water, steam or sand. Do not leave splashing and no objects fi lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be your radio where excessive heat could cause damage such as in a parked placed on the radio or adaptor. -
Page 38: Specifi Cations
Specifi cations Circuit Features Power Requirements Loudspeaker 76mm Mains AC 100 240 volts, 50/60Hz (adaptor) Headphone socket 3.5mm dia. (Use only the supplied adaptor) Auxiliary Input socket 3.5mm dia. Batteries 4 x LR14 (C size) Output Power 2 Watts Battery Life Aerial System Telescopic aerial Telescopic aerial... -
Page 39: Guarantee
In the event that it is not possible to return the product to the Roberts dealer from whom it was purchased, please contact Roberts Radio using the contact details on the www.robertsradio.com website. - Page 40 ROBERTS RADIO LIMITED PO Box 130 Mexborough South Yorkshire S64 8YT Website: http://www.robertsradio.com © 2015 Roberts Radio Limited Issue 1...
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how do I switch off alarm as I do not need it
To switch off the alarm on the Roberts Rambler, press and release the On/Off button while the alarm is sounding. If you want to disable the alarm completely, follow these steps:
1. When the radio is in Standby mode, press and hold the Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 button.
2. 'Alarm 1' or 'Alarm 2' will show on the display, and the alarm indicator will flash.
3. Press and release the Tuning/Select control to enter the alarm setting menu.
4. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to select 'OFF.'
5. Press and release the Tuning/Select control to disable the alarm.
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I have lost BBC stations on my rambler radio .How do I retrieve them ?
How do I clear preset programs from memory?