Contents Introduction ..................2-8 FM mode ..................58-63 Before you can use this product ............3 Manual tuning ..................59 About this instruction manual............... 4 Display modes ................... 60 Controls and connections ..............5-6 Scan setting ..................61 Battery operation ................. 7 Stereo / Mono switching ..............
Introduction Introduction Stream 104 internet radio features The Roberts Stream 104 provides the following features in an attractive ● Supports remote control from Apple iPhone, iPad and Android using compact unit:- the UNDOK app. ● All radio station presets, network confi guration details and user ●...
Before you can use this product 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 router (or equivalent wireless access point) providing a WiFi signal connected to your broadband Internet Service Provider.
This instruction manual is split into sections for each of the different (page 9) Confi guration operating modes of your Roberts Stream 104 internet radio. Each section is clearly identifi ed by the shaded heading in the top right hand corner of each pair of pages.
Controls and connections Top view 1. Carry strap 5. Volume Up button 9. Back button 2. On / Standby button 6. Menu button 10. Volume Down button 3. LCD display 7. Tuning / Select / Snooze control 11. Info button 4.
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Introduction Controls and connections - cont. Rear view Left hand side 13. Telescopic aerial (for DAB and FM radio) 17. Auxiliary input socket 14. WiFi antenna (internal) 18. Headphone socket 15. Battery compartment 19. DC in socket 16. USB upgrade socket (in battery compartment, for service use only)
Battery operation We recommend for economy that the Stream 104 is used with the AC adaptor whenever possible with battery operation for occasional use only. Inserting the adaptor plug into the DC input socket will disconnect the batteries. If using batteries, only alkaline types should normally be used. Battery life will vary according to the operating mode of the radio, listening volume, battery type and temperature.
Introduction Navigation controls These pages describe the basic means of controlling your Stream 104 internet radio. Detailed instructions for each operating mode are given in the later sections of this book. 1. Pressing and releasing the On/Standby button brings your internet radio out of the Standby mode if running from the mains or switches it on if using batteries.
3. When you apply power, the display on the radio will light up and say: 'ROBERTS' and 'STARTING' with a progress indicator. After a few seconds the radio will then enter Standby and the clock will display '00:00' as shown.
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Confi guration Plugging in and language selection - cont. 6. Your radio 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 should select the 'NO' option. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to highlight the 'NO' option.
Clock and time settings The following instructions assume that you have either just plugged in your radio (see page 9) or that you have just specifi ed the language option for the menus (see page 10). 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.
Confi guration Connecting to your computer network Before you can use your Stream 104 radio to listen to internet radio or to music streamed from your computer, it must fi rst be connected to your computer network. This section of this book describes how to connect the radio to your network using the wireless (WiFi) connection.
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Connecting to your computer network - cont. You will fi rst need to identify your network in the list of network names presented by the Network Wizard. If no networks are found then you may have to get your wireless router working (please see the instructions supplied with it) or you may be too far from the router.
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Confi guration Connecting to your computer network - cont. 6. When the SSID for the wireless network you wish to connect to is highlighted on the screen, press the Tuning/Select control. If WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) was indicated, you will see an additional menu at this point, otherwise proceed to step 7. Choose one of the WPS menu options as required for your router (WPS may be via push button, or using an identifi...
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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 by your radio. WPA keys are usually set up using a pass-phrase of between 8 and 63 characters.
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Confi guration Connecting to your computer network - cont. 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 21 onwards.
Manual network confi guration If you do not wish to use DHCP for automatic confi guration, or if your network is confi gured with a hidden Network wizard SSID, then you will need to enter some network settings manually. (Note - a hidden SSID may prevent PBC Wlan setup casual observers from detecting your network, but it is not recommended as a means of network security.) View settings...
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Confi guration Manual network confi guration - 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.
Manual network confi guration - cont. The three controls on the right-hand side of the screen have special functions. You can quickly access these by pressing the Info button and then use the Tuning/Select control as needed: Open select ' ' to erase a character just entered (long press to clear);...
Confi guration Network remote control options Network PIN setup (PIN number) Your radio has the option of being controlled by an application installed on an Apple iPhone, iPod touch, iPad or equivalent Android device. The PIN PBC Wlan setup number facility allows you to ensure that your radio can only be controlled View settings by your own device rather than someone else's.
This can be helpful if you are unsure of the location or genre of a particular station. The Stream 104 radio connects to a radio station database which serves many users in many countries. This means that there is a very wide range of programme content available. You can also search for stations which have been recently added to those available (new stations) or you can search for the most popular.
Internet Radio Selecting a radio station by location 1. Press and release the On/Standby button to switch the radio on. Then press the Mode button to select the Internet radio mode display. 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.
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Selecting a radio station by location - cont. 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 radio connects to the new station. The station should then start playing.
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Internet Radio 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. 2. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'Stations' is highlighted on the display and then press the control to select.
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.
Internet Radio Selecting a new or popular station As described in the section 'Internet Radio - the basics' on page 21, 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.
Selecting a podcast 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. Podcasts are also accessible using the Podcasts option on the Stations menu (see page 22-23).
Internet Radio 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.
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.
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Internet Radio 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.
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'.
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'My Favourites'. your radio will normally display an error message of some kind. Roberts Stream 104 can play MP3, WMA and AAC internet radio streams. 5. To look at, modify or delete your favourite stations lists on the web site, use the link 'My favourites' in the 'My account' area.
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Customising your radio - cont. Selecting your favourite stations 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. 3.
In addition, as mentioned on page 32, it is possible to specify audio streams for 'My added stations' which are not compatible with your radio. In this event the station will not be playable. The Roberts Stream 104 can only play MP3, WMA and AAC audio streams.
Music Player Use with Windows, Apple Mac, Linux The Music Player allows you to play audio fi les which are stored on a Many UPnP server applications are also capable of sharing pictures and computer on your network. video fi les to other network connected devices. If this is the case (as it is with Windows Media Player) you may see the option of choosing between 'Music', 'Video' and 'Pictures' on the Music Player's menu.
Music Player Accessing your audio fi les via a UPnP server If your computer is running Windows 7, 8 or 10 then Windows Media Enabling Media Streaming in Windows Media Player 12 Player includes a UPnP server which will make your fi les available to your radio.
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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.
Music Player Locating and playing media fi les using UPnP Once the UPnP server has been confi gured to share media fi les with your radio, you may select the fi les that you wish to play as follows:- 1. Press and release the On/Standby button to switch on the unit. Press the Mode button as needed until the Music Player mode display is shown.
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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.
Music Player Listening to a particular track 1. If you wish to play only a particular track from an album or folder, fi rst choose the album or folder as described on the preceding pages. 2. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until the required track is highlighted.
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Controlling playback cont. Repeat tracks 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. You may also control the option from the Main Music Player menu. 2.
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Music Player Display modes Your radio has a range of display options when in Music Player mode. Note that the availability of information depends on the specifi c media fi les, their format and upon the server capability. (Not all UPnP servers make information from the media fi...
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 confi gured to hold a queue of up to 500 tracks in a playlist menu.
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Music Player Viewing your playlist 1. Press and release 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. 2.
Clearing the 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. 3. To clear the whole playlist rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'YES' is highlighted on the display.
Music Player Prune servers Your radio stores details of UPnP servers that it has seen via its network connection in its internal memory. If you use the radio at different locations you may fi nd that there are servers listed by the radio that you are no longer interested in.
Keep network connected Windows 'Play to' / 'Cast to Device' function Your radio has the option to shut down its WiFi connection when it is in If you use Windows 7, 8 or 10 it is possible to choose a music album, Standby.
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'Play to' / 'Cast to Device' to operate correctly - please consult your anti-virus software supplier. The 'Play to' / 'Cast to Device' function in Windows 7, 8 and 10 has been tested successfully with the Stream 104 radio when using Microsoft’s own security software without problems.
DAB Radio Using DAB mode for the fi rst time 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial. 2. Press and release the On/Standby button to switch on the radio. If the radio has been used before the last used mode will be selected. 3.
DAB Radio 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. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to access the radio station list and to scroll through the available stations.
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. a. Text Displays text messages such as the artist or track name, phone in number, traffi...
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DAB Radio Display modes - cont. e. Bit rate and audio type Displays the digital bit rate and audio coding information for the station being listened to. Date Displays the current date. g. DL Plus text Some stations may provide other programme related information for display in addition to the regular text.
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 fi nd out which DAB radio stations are available.
DAB Radio Manual Tuning Manual tuning allows you to tune directly to the various Band III DAB channels (5A to 13F). 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.
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 and release the On/Standby button to switch on your radio. 2.
DAB Radio 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. 1. Press and release the On/Standby button to switch on your radio. 2.
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.
FM Radio FM Radio Operating your radio in FM mode 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial and press and release the On/Standby button to switch on your radio. 2. Press the Mode button as needed to select FM radio mode. 3.
Manual tuning 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial and press and release the On/Standby button to switch on your radio. 2. Press the Mode button as needed to select FM radio mode. 3. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to control the frequency that the radio will tune to.
FM Radio 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. a. Text Displays text messages such as the artist or track name, phone in number, traffi...
Scan setting When using the FM mode your radio can be set to either scan only for strong signals (typically local stations and major national stations) or to scan all stations including distant radio stations. 1. Press the Mode button as needed to select FM radio mode. 2.
It is possible to reduce this hiss by forcing the radio to play the station in mono rather than stereo. On the Roberts Stream 104 radio this function only affects listening via headphones. For normal listening via the loudspeaker, the left and right channels of stereo broadcasts are already combined, and this control will have little or no audible effect.
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. Storing a preset 1. Press and release the On/Standby button to switch on your radio. Tune to the required station using one of the methods described on the preceding pages.
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 the Menu button to access the menu for the current mode.
Clock and Alarms Manually setting the clock Your 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.
Manually setting the clock - cont. 8. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to select the correct year. Press the control to enter the selection. The hour digits will then fl ash. 9. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to select the correct hour. Press the control to enter the selection.
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Clock and Alarms Setting the alarm clock Your radio 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 radio has a built in memory that will retain your alarm settings. Ensure that the time is set correctly before setting the alarms.
Setting the alarm clock - cont. 9. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to highlight 'Enable' and press the control. The display will show the Frequency options for the alarm. The alarm frequency options are as follows: 'Off' - the alarm will be disabled 'Daily' - the alarm will sound everyday 9-11 'Once' - the alarm will sound once...
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Clock and Alarms Setting the alarm clock - cont. 12. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until the 'Volume:' option is highlighted on the display and press the control if you wish to change it. The radio uses the saved volume setting for each alarm when it sounds. Rotate the control to set the required volume and then press the control to confi...
Snooze timer 1. The buzzer or radio alarm can be silenced for 5 minutes by pressing the Tuning/Select/Snooze control. Should you wish for a longer snooze duration this can be extended. Pressing the control again while the radio is snoozed will set the available snooze time to 5, 10, 15 or 30 minutes.
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 Music player increments. (See also the section Inactive Standby on page 77). AUX in 1.
The sound on your radio can be adjusted to suit your personal taste for the material that you are listening to. The Stream 104 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.
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Display and Audio Setting up your My EQ profi le If you fi nd 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.
Brightness control Brightness 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 High Medium brightness level than the standard setting.
Display and Audio Headphone socket A 3.5mm stereo Headphone Socket located on the left hand side 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 the volume to a low level before connecting headphones to the radio.
Inactive Standby feature In order to minimise its energy consumption when not in use, your radio includes an automatic Inactive Standby feature. This is designed to put your radio into standby if it detects that it is no longer being used in the Standby in 5 minutes following circumstances.
Information 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 the Menu button. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to highlight the 'Main menu' option, then press the control to select.
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.
Information Network profi les 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 profi le. Up to four such profi les 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.
Clear network settings In the event that you pass your radio on to someone else you may wish to remove all the network settings stored. This function will clear all stored network settings from your radio. 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.
2. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'Help' is highlighted on the Friendly Name: display. Press the Tuning/Select control to enter the Help menu. Roberts Stream 104 0012 34a12a1a 3. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'FAQ' is highlighted. Press the control to display some frequently asked questions.
UNDOK app, UPnP server and control software. By default, your radio's Friendly Name will be shown as the "Roberts Stream 104" followed by a 12 digit alphanumeric code which is the network MAC address that is unique to your radio.
Information Troubleshooting If you experience any trouble with your radio, then you may fi nd it useful You can view the radio’s MAC address using the menu items ‘Main to visit the help section on our website. Menu' -> 'System settings' -> 'Network' -> 'View settings' -> 'MAC address'.
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6. The radio station is broadcasting using an audio format which is not UPnP functions turned off by security software playable by your radio (although the Stream 104 does play the most popular formats used by regular broadcasters). UPnP functions 'hi-jacked' by other software UPnP functions blocked in the router Try using a PC to listen via the broadcaster’s web site or via the radio...
Information 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. 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.
Cautions • The radio or AC/DC adaptor should not be exposed to dripping or Do not allow your radio to be exposed to water, steam or sand. splashing and no objects fi lled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the radio.
Information Specifi cations Circuit features Power Requirements Loudspeaker 91 mm full range Mains 100-240 volts AC, 50 - 60Hz only Output Power 2.5 Watts (use only the supplied adaptor) Headphone socket 3.5mm stereo Batteries 6 x LR6 (AA size) Aux In socket 3.5mm stereo Battery Life Aerial System...
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Software license 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:...
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.
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