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Roberts solarDAB 2 Manual

Dab / dab+ / fm rds digital solar radio
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  • Page 1 DAB / DAB+ / FM RDS digital solar radio Please read this manual before use...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Controls ...............2-3 Scan sensitivity - FM ............20 Battery operation using rechargeable batteries ....4 Stereo / mono setting - FM (Headphones only)....21 Battery operation using alkaline batteries.......5 Software version ............21 Using the AC adaptor .............6 System reset..............22 Using solar power ............7 Headphone socket............23 Operating your radio - DAB ..........8 Auxiliary input socket ............23...

  • Page 3: Controls

    Controls (Front) 1. Tuning control 5. Telescopic aerial 9. Auto Tune button 2. Preset button 6. Solar indicator 10. DAB / FM button 3. Favourite button 7. Charge / Low battery indicator 11. Info button 4. On / Off button 8.

  • Page 4: Controls

    Controls 13. Volume control 14. Headphone socket 15. USB socket (for software upgrades) 16. Auxiliary input socket 17. DC input socket 18. Battery compartment...

  • Page 5: Battery Operation Using Rechargeable Batteries

    Battery operation using rechargeable batteries - included (also see page 24) 1. Remove the battery cover on the back of the unit by pushing the battery door in slightly and then downwards in the direction of the arrows in the diagram. 2.

  • Page 6: Battery Operation Using Alkaline Batteries

    • We would recommend for economy that the solarDAB 2 is used via the AC adaptor whenever possible with battery operation for occasional or stand-by use only. If extended listening using batteries is anticipated,...

  • Page 7: Using The Ac Adaptor

    Using the AC adaptor 1. Insert the adaptor plug into the DC in socket on the right hand side of your radio. 2. Plug the adaptor into a standard 13A mains socket outlet. Whenever the adaptor is plugged in to the radio and switched on at the mains the batteries are automatically disconnected.

  • Page 8: Using Solar Power

    Using solar power Important - The radio does not need to be switched on in order NOTE: Best performance of the solar panel will be achieved when the sun for the solar panel to operate. is directly overhead, and the sunlight is unobstructed by clouds, foliage, curtains, and the like.

  • Page 9: Operating Your Radio - Dab

    Operating your radio - DAB Welcome to DAB 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial. 2. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. The display will show 'Welcome to DAB'. AbsR60s 3. If this is the fi rst time the radio is used a scan of the Band III DAB channels will be carried out.

  • Page 10: Selecting A Station - Dab

    Selecting a station - DAB 1. The top line of the display shows the name of the station currently AbsR60s selected. Home of the Beat 2. Rotate the Tuning control to scroll through the list of available stations on the lower line of the display. Stop rotating the Tuning control when you fi...

  • Page 11: Display Options - Dab

    Display options - DAB Your radio has a range of display options when in DAB mode. BBC R4 1. Press and release the Info button to cycle through the various options. Now playing in t a. Scrolling text Displays scrolling text messages such as BBC R4 artist/track name, phone in number etc.

  • Page 12: Finding New Stations - Dab

    Finding new radio stations - DAB Scanning... As time passes new stations may become available. To fi nd new stations proceed as follows:- 1. Press and release the Auto Tune button. The display will show 'Scanning...' and your radio will perform a scan of the Band III DAB channels.

  • Page 13: Manual Tuning - Dab

    Manual tuning - DAB Manual tuning allows you to tune directly to the various DAB Band III channels. UK DAB stations located in the range 11B to 12D. Manual tune 1. Press and hold the Info button until the Advanced DAB menu shows on the display and then release the button.

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

    Dynamic Range Control settings - DAB Dynamic Range Control (also known as DRC) can make quieter sounds easier to hear when your radio is used in a noisy environment. 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. Press and hold the Info button until the Advanced DAB menu shows on the display and then release the button.

  • Page 15: Prune Stations - Dab

    Prune stations - DAB Over time, some DAB services may stop broadcasting, or may change location and then not be able to receive a station. In order to remove such Prune stations from the DAB station list, the Prune stations function will delete the DAB stations from your station list that can no longer be received.

  • Page 16: Operating Your Radio - Search Tuning - Fm

    Operating your radio - Search tuning - FM 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial fully. 89.30MHz FM 2. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 3. Press and release the DAB/FM button until the FM mode is selected. Searching...>...

  • Page 17: Manual Tuning - Fm

    Manual tuning - FM 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial fully. 89.30MHz FM 89.35MHz 2. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 3. Press and release the DAB/FM button until the FM mode is selected. 4. Rotate the Tuning control to tune to a station. With each click of the control the frequency will change up or down by 50 kHz.

  • Page 18: Display Options - Fm

    Display options - FM Your radio has a range of display options when in FM mode. BBC R4 1. Press and release the Info button to cycle through each of the options. Now playing in t a. Scrolling text Displays scrolling text messages such as artist/track name, phone in number etc.

  • Page 19: Favourite Button

    Favourite button Your radio is fi tted with a button which when pressed will automatically select the required waveband and tune to your Favourite radio station. With this button you can store one favourite station from either the DAB or FM wavebands. To set up your favourite station, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 20: Preset Stations - Dab And Fm

    Preset stations - DAB and FM To make it easier for you to tune your radio to the stations that you prefer, you may store selected radio stations as presets. Your radio holds presets separately for DAB and FM radio modes. You may set as many or as few presets as you like in each mode.

  • Page 21: Scan Sensitivity - 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 FM Scan Zone to also be able to fi nd weaker signals, possibly from more distant radio transmitters.

  • Page 22: Stereo / Mono Setting - Fm (Headphones Only)

    Stereo / Mono setting - FM (Headphones only) Your radio will play stereo FM broadcasts in stereo (via headphones) BBC R4 provided that the received signal is of adequate strength. However, as Switch to Mono 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 23: System Reset

    System reset If your radio fails to operate correctly, or some digits on the display are missing or incomplete, it may be possible to restore normal operation by Factory Reset carrying our a System Reset operation on your radio. This will restore the radio's settings to their factory defaults.

  • Page 24: Headphone Socket

    Headphone socket A 3.5mm Headphone Socket located on the right hand side 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 25: A Few Words About Batteries

    A Few Words about Batteries… Rechargeable batteries Your Roberts solarDAB 2 radio has been designed to use a choice of Your solarDAB 2 radio uses a range of methods to ensure correct and power sources. You may plug it into the mains using the supplied high- safe charging of Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride or Nickel Cadmium effi...
  • Page 26 If you use the radio powered from the batteries, the battery light will be To avoid danger and risk of injury, please follow off until the batteries are exhausted. The battery light will then show red these guide lines for a short while before the radio switches itself off. It does this in order that the batteries are not excessively discharged.

  • Page 27: Display Backlight

    Display backlight 1. When using the radio powered from batteries, the display backlight will be switched on for approximately 12 seconds when any button is pressed. 2. When your radio is powered by the AC mains using the supplied mains adaptor the display backlight will always be on whenever the radio is switched on.

  • Page 28: General

    General • Your radio should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects fi lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the radio. Do not allow this radio to be exposed to water, steam or sand. Do not •...

  • Page 29: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations Circuit features Power Requirements Loudspeaker 63mm Mains AC 100 240V 50/60Hz (adaptor) Output Power 1 Watt Batteries 3 x LR6 (AA size) Headphone socket 3.5mm dia. Battery Life Auxiliary Input socket 3.5mm dia. Up to 20 hours of listening for 4 hours a day at normal volume using alkaline cells.

  • Page 30: Notes

    Notes ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

  • Page 31: 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 32 ROBERTS RADIO LIMITED PO Box 130 Mexborough South Yorkshire S64 8YT Website: http://www.robertsradio.com © 2009, 2014 Roberts Radio Limited Issue 3...

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