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Dab / fm rds digital all weather radio
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  • Page 1 DAB / FM RDS digital all weather radio Please read this manual before use...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Controls ................2-4 Sleep function ..............21 Battery operation ..............4 Setting the clock manually ........... 22-23 Using the fi xing brackets .............5 Setting the clock format .............24 DAB/FM wire aerial..............5 To return to auto clock set mode ........25 Swivel hanger/handle ............6 Poolside alarm ..............26 Operation via an AC adaptor (not supplied) ......7 Poolside LED torch ............26...

  • Page 3: Controls

    Controls (front view) 1. Info / Menu button 5. Volume Up button 9. LCD display 2. Select button 6. Volume Down button 10. Band button 3. Tuning Up button 7. Station preset buttons 11. On / Off button 4. Tuning Down button 8.
  • Page 4 Controls (rear) 12. DAB/FM wire aerial (inside battery compartment) 16. Swivel hanger/handle 13. Battery compartment door 17. DC input socket 14. Battery compartment 18. USB socket for service department use only (inside battery compartment) 15. Bracket holders x 2...

  • Page 5: Battery Operation

    Controls (right hand side) Battery operation The use of alkaline batteries is strongly recommended. Other battery types can be used, including Nickel Metal-Hydride (Ni-MH) rechargeable batteries, but these will give very much reduced operating times compared to alkaline batteries. Rechargeable batteries cannot be recharged inside the radio. 1.

  • Page 6: Using The Fi Xing Brackets

    Using the fi xing brackets The radio is supplied with a mounting bracket to allow wall mounting (for example in a bathroom). 1. Use the bracket as a template to mark the hole positions before drilling. Take care to ensure that there are no cables or pipes in the wall near the hole locations.

  • Page 7: Swivel Hanger/Handle

    Swivel hanger / handle The multi purpose handle may be used to hang or carry the radio if not using the supplied mounting brackets. IMPORTANT : If the handle is used to hang the radio, make sure that the handle is locked with the loop closed so that the radio cannot fall if it is accidentally knocked.

  • Page 8: Operation Via An Ac Adaptor (Not Supplied)

    Operation via an AC adaptor (not supplied) The AC adaptor for use with your Splash radio should provide 5 volts DC output at 600mA centre pin positive. 1. Insert the adaptor plug into the DC socket located on the left hand side of your radio.

  • Page 9: Operating Your Radio

    Operating your radio 1. Fully extend the wire aerial located on the rear of your radio (inside the battery compartment). Place the wire antenna so that it is as straight as possible extending either above or below the radio. Welcome To Digital Radio 2.

  • Page 10: Selecting A Station - Dab

    Selecting a station - DAB 1. Press the On / Off button to switch on your radio. BBC Radio 2 2. Press and release the Band button until the DAB mode is selected. Just a minute... The display will show the name of the radio station currently selected. 3.

  • Page 11: Display Options - Dab

    Display options - DAB Your radio has a range of display options when in DAB mode:- BBC Radio 2 1. Press and release the Info button to cycle through the various options. Just a minute... a. Scrolling text Displays scrolling text messages such as artist/track name, phone in number, etc.

  • Page 12: Finding New Stations - Dab

    Display options cont. - DAB f. Bit rate & audio type Displays the digital audio bit rate and audio type for the currently tuned DAB station. BBC Radio 2 128kbps / MP2 g. Signal strength Displays the signal strength for the currently tuned DAB station.

  • Page 13: 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 14: Dynamic Range Control (Drc) - Dab

    Dynamic Range Control (DRC) - DAB The DRC facility can make quieter sounds easier to hear when your radio is used in a noisy environment. There are three levels of compression: DRC 0 No compression applied. (default) DRC 1/2 Medium compression applied. DRC 1 Maximum compression applied.

  • Page 15: Operating Your Radio - Fm Auto-Tune

    Operating your radio - FM auto-tune 1. Fully extend the wire aerial located on the rear of your radio. Place the wire antenna so that it is as straight as possible extending either above or below the radio. 87.50MHz Auto tune <...

  • Page 16: Manual Tuning - Fm

    Manual tuning - FM 1. Fully extend the wire aerial located on the rear of your radio. Place the wire antenna so that it is as straight as possible extending either above or below the radio. 87.50MHz Manual tune < >...

  • Page 17: 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. BBC R2 RDS offers several useful features.

  • Page 18: 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 19: Presetting Stations Dab And Fm

    Presetting stations - DAB and FM You may store your preferred DAB and FM radio stations to the preset station memories. There are 8 memory presets in your radio, 4 for DAB and 4 for FM. Presets are remembered by your radio in the event of a BBC Radio 2 power failure.
  • Page 20 Recalling a preset station 1. Press the On / Off button to switch on the radio. 2. Press and release the Band button to select the desired waveband. BBC Radio 2 Just a minute... 3. Press and release the required Preset button. The display will show, for example, 'Preset 2 Empty' if no station has been stored to that preset.

  • Page 21: Timer Alarm

    Timer alarm The timer alarm facility allows you to set the radio to alert you after a pre- determined interval (up to 99 minutes). 1. Press the On / Off button to switch on your radio. System 2. Press and hold the Menu button. 3.

  • Page 22: Sleep Function

    Sleep function Your radio can be set to turn off after a preset time has elapsed. The sleep setting can be adjusted between 15 and 90 minutes. 1. Press the On / Off button to switch on your radio. System 2.

  • Page 23: 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. System 1. Press the On / Off button to switch on your radio. 2.
  • Page 24 9. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to set the desired minute. • If the radio has been set to use a 12 hour clock format, there will be an option here for setting AM or PM for the clock time. 10.

  • Page 25: Setting The Clock Format

    Setting the clock format The clock display can be set to 12 or 24 hour format. The selected format is then also used when setting the clock time. 1. Press the On / Off button to switch on your radio. System 2.

  • Page 26: To Return To Auto Clock Set Mode

    To return to auto clock set mode 1. Press the On / Off button to switch on your radio. 2. Press and hold the Menu button. System 3. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until 'System' appears on the display.

  • Page 27: Poolside Alarm

    Poolside alarm Your radio has a built in alarm buzzer for emergencies. The alarm is to be used if you require help. The poolside alarm can be used with the radio in the on or off position. 1. Press the Poolside alarm button to activate the buzzer. 2.

  • Page 28: Carrying Strap

    Carrying strap Your radio is supplied with a carrying strap. 1. The strap is fi tted as shown in the diagrams 1-4 below. 2. Ensure that the free end of the strap is completely through the buckle before using the strap to carry the radio.

  • Page 29: Software Version

    Software version The software display cannot be altered and is just for your reference. 1. Press the On / Off button to switch on your radio. System 2. Press and hold the Menu button. 3. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until 'System' appears on the display.

  • Page 30: 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. System 1. Press the On / Off button to switch on your radio. 2. Press and hold the Menu button. 3.

  • Page 31: Clock Display

    Clock display The time can be shown either in the 12 or 24 hour format. Display backlight 1. The display backlight will be switched on for approximately 15 seconds when any button is pressed. Splash proof (when used on battery only) The Splash radio is designed to withstand occasional exposure to splashing water in a bathroom, shower or poolside environment.

  • Page 32: Cautions

    Cautions Do not allow this radio to be exposed to water (but see splash proof page • No objects fi lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the 30), steam or sand. Do not leave your radio where excessive heat could radio.

  • Page 33: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations Circuit features Loudspeaker 76mm Power Requirements Mains DC 5 Volts 600mA mains power adaptor centre pin positive (+). (not supplied) Output Power 500mW Batteries 2 x LR20 (D size) not supplied Aerial system Wire aerial Wire aerial Battery Life Approx.

  • Page 34: Notes

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  • Page 35: Guarantee

    Company’s service department for attention. 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 overleaf.
  • Page 36 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 © 2012 Roberts Radio Limited Issue 1...

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