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  • Page 1 DAB / DAB+ / FM / Bluetooth digital radio Please read this manual before use...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Controls ..............3-4 Charging your radio ..........5-6 Keylock function ..........7-8 Display icons ............7-8 Navigation............9-10 Operating your radio - DAB ......11-12 Selecting a station - DAB........13-14 Display options - DAB........15-18 Finding new stations - DAB ......19-20 Manual tuning - DAB ........23-24 Dynamic range control settings - DAB....25-26 Station order setup - DAB.......27-28 Prune stations - DAB ........29-30...
  • Page 3 Scan sensitivity setting - FM ......39-40 Preset stations DAB and FM ......41-44 Bluetooth mode ..........45-46 Connecting Bluetooth devices ......47-50 Playing audio fi les in Bluetooth mode.....51-52 Connecting & Disconnecting Bluetooth ..53-56 Bluetooth information........57-58 Clock settings ..........59-66 Equaliser............67-72 Contrast ............73-74 Software version ..........75-76 Language............77-78 System reset...........79-80...

  • Page 4: Controls

    Controls 1. On/Off button 7. Loudspeaker 2. Menu/Preset/Play/Pause button 8. Volume Up button 3. Tuning Down/Previous button 9. Tuning Up/Next button 4. Volume Down button 10. Select/Info/Lock button 5. LCD display 11. Mode button 6. Earphone socket (under rubber cover)

  • Page 5: Controls

    Controls 12. Auxiliary input socket (under rubber cover) 13. Antenna 14. Belt clip 15. Strap holder 16. LED charging indicator 17. Charging socket (under rubber cover)

  • Page 6: Charging Your Radio

    Charging your radio features a built-in 1850mAh rechargeable Lithium battery to power your radio. Before operating the radio for the fi rst time, ensure that you fully charge the radio. Place your radio on a fl at surface. Carefully pull back the protection cover and insert the adaptor plug into the Charging socket marked ‘DC In’...
  • Page 7 The AC adaptor should be disconnected from the mains supply and the radio when not in use. Note: Never use, charge or operate the radio in rainy or moist conditions to prevent moisture entering the radio. IMPORTANT: The mains adaptor is used as the means of connecting the radio to the mains supply.

  • Page 8: Keylock Function

    Keylock function The Keylock function is used to prevent unintentional operation of your radio. When your radio is playing, press and hold the Select / Lock button for several seconds. ‘Keys Locked’ will show on the display. This will prevent accidental operation when your radio is being carried in a bag, pocket or when using the belt clip.
  • Page 9 09:30 Keys Locked 09:30 Keys Unlocked 09:30 Now playing: Ton...

  • Page 10: Navigation

    Navigation This page describes the basic means of controlling your . Instructions for each operating mode are given in the later sections of this book. Press and hold the Menu button to access the main menus. Many operations require the user to make a selection from the menus.
  • Page 11 09:30 <EQ Setting >...

  • Page 12: Operating Your Radio - Dab

    Operating your radio - DAB Carefully lift the antenna and position it vertically. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. The display will show ‘Welcome to Digital Radio’. If this is the fi rst time the radio is used a scan of the Band III DAB channels will be carried out.
  • Page 13 --:-- Welcome to Digital Radio --:-- Scanning... 09:30 BBC Radio 2 Now playing: The...

  • Page 14: Selecting A Station - Dab

    Selecting a station - DAB Press and release the Mode button until the DAB mode is selected. The display shows the name of the station currently selected. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to scroll through the list of available stations. Stop when you fi...
  • Page 15 09:30 Now playing: Hit 09:30 Station list <BBC R2 > 09:30 BBC Radio 2 Now playing: The...

  • Page 16: Display Options - Dab

    Display options - DAB When in DAB mode your radio has a range of display options:- Press and release the Select / Info button to cycle through the various options. Scrolling text Displays scrolling text messages such as artist /track name, phone in number etc.
  • Page 17 09:30 BBC Radio 2 Now playing: The 09:30 BBC Radio 2 09:30 BBC Radio 2 Pop Music 09:30 BBC Radio 2 BBC National DAB...
  • Page 18 Display options - DAB cont. Channel & Displays the channel frequency and frequency of the DAB multiplex for the station listened to. Bit rate Displays the digital bit rate for the station being listened to. Audio type Displays the audio type for the station being listened to.
  • Page 19 09:30 BBC Radio 2 12B 225.648MHz 09:30 BBC Radio 2 128kbps / DAB 09:30 BBC Radio 2 09:30 BBC Radio 2 13- 4-2015...

  • Page 20: Finding New Stations - Dab

    Finding new radio stations - DAB As time passes new stations may become available. To fi nd new stations proceed as follows:- Ensure your radio is in DAB mode. Press and hold the Menu button to enter the DAB menu. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until ‘Full scan’...
  • Page 21 09:30 <Full scan > 09:30 Scanning...
  • Page 22 Secondary services - DAB Certain radio stations have one or more secondary services associated with them. The secondary service will then appear immediately after the primary service as you press the Tuning Up button. Press and release the Select button to select the station.
  • Page 23 09:30 Station list <BBC R5L > 09:30 Station list < BBC R5SX >...

  • Page 24: Manual Tuning - Dab

    Manual Tuning - DAB Manual tuning allows you to tune directly to the various DAB Band III channels. With your radio in DAB mode, press and hold the Menu button to enter the DAB menu. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until ‘Manual tune’...

  • Page 25: Manual Tune

    09:30 <Manual tune > 09:30 Manual tune <11D 222.064MHz > 09:30 11D 222.064 MHz 09:30 BBC Radio 2 Now playing: The...

  • Page 26: Dynamic Range Control 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. Press and release the Mode button until the DAB mode is selected. Press and hold the Menu button.
  • Page 27 09:30 <DRC value > 09:30 DRC value <DRC high >...

  • Page 28: Station Order Setup - Dab

    Station order setup - DAB 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. Press and release the Mode button until the DAB mode is selected.
  • Page 29 09:30 <Station order > 09:30 Station order <Alphanumeric >...

  • Page 30: 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 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 31 09:30 <Prune > 09:30 Prune? <Yes >...

  • Page 32: Operating Your Radio - Search Tuning - Fm

    Operating your radio - Search tuning - FM Carefully lift the antenna and position it vertically. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. Press and release the Mode button until the FM mode is selected. Press and hold the Tuning Up button for 2 seconds, your radio will scan in an upwards direction (low frequency to high frequency) and stop automatically when it fi...
  • Page 33 09:30 09:30 87.50MHz Scanning... The use of radio station presets for selecting your preferred radio stations is described on page 41.

  • Page 34: Manual Tuning - Fm

    Manual tuning - FM Carefully lift the antenna and position it vertically for FM reception. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. Press and release the Mode button until the FM mode is selected. Press and release the Tuning Up or Down buttons to tune to a station.
  • Page 35 09:30 09:30 87.50MHz...

  • Page 36: Display Options - Fm

    Display options - FM When in FM mode your radio has a range of display options:- Press and release the Select / info button to cycle through each of the options. Scrolling text Displays scrolling text such as artist name, phone in number, etc.
  • Page 37 09:30 BBC R2 Now playing: Fri 09:30 BBC R2 News 09:30 BBC R2 89.30 MHz 09:30 BBC R2 Stereo 09:30 BBC R2 13- 4-2015...

  • Page 38: Fm Stereo/Mono (Earphones Only)

    FM Stereo/Mono (Earphones only) If a station being received is weak some hiss may be audible (especially when listening using earphones). When in FM mode, to reduce the hiss press and hold the Menu button. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until ‘FM Audio’...
  • Page 39 09:30 <FM Audio > 09:30 FM Audio <Mono > 09:30 FM Audio <Auto >...

  • Page 40: Scan Sensitivity Setting - Fm

    Scan sensitivity setting - FM Your radio includes a local / distant option for the Auto- scan function. By setting the radio to the ‘local’ scan option, weaker signals from more distant transmitters can be ignored by the radio, making stronger signals easier to fi...
  • Page 41 09:30 <FM Scan Zone > 09:30 FM Scan Zone <Local > 09:30 FM Scan Zone <Distant >...

  • Page 42: Preset Stations Dab And Fm

    Presetting stations You may store your preferred DAB and FM radio stations to the preset station memories. There are 40 memory presets in your radio, 20 for DAB and 20 for FM. Presets are remembered by your radio in the event of a power failure.
  • Page 43 09:30 BBC Radio 2 Mem Store 09:30 BBC Radio 2 Saved Press and release the Select button. The display shows, for example, ‘Saved’. The station will be stored under the chosen preset. Repeat this procedure as needed. Stations which have been stored in preset memories may be overwritten by following the above procedure.

  • Page 44: Recalling A Preset

    Recalling a preset Press the On/Off button to switch on the radio. Select the desired waveband. Press and release the Menu button. ‘MEM Browse’ will be displayed. Press and release the Tuning Up or Down buttons to select the desired preset station. Press and release the Select button to tune to the preset station.
  • Page 45 09:30 BBC Radio 2 Mem Browse 09:30 BBC Radio 2 Now playing: The...

  • Page 46: Bluetooth Mode

    Bluetooth mode The Bluetooth mode on your radio allows you to play audio, play sound from video fi les and stream music from Bluetooth capable devices such as your moblie phone, computer, tablet etc. through your radio's loudspeaker. ● When a Bluetooth enabled device such as your radio is in a 'discoverable' state other Bluetooth devices can detect, pair with or connect to it.
  • Page 47 Bluetooth connectivity performance may vary depending on the connected Bluetooth devices. Please refer to the Bluetooth capabilities of your device before connecting to your radio. All features may not be supported on some paired Bluetooth devices. A Bluetooth connection can provide a link for audio up to a distance of approximately ten metres.

  • Page 48: Connecting Bluetooth Devices

    Using the Bluetooth settings of your phone, tablet or PC direct it to search for ‘discoverable’ devices. After a few seconds, you should see a device named ‘Play BT’. Just occasionally it may take longer for the radio to be found by your device.
  • Page 49 09:30 Bluetooth 09:30 Bluetooth discoverable...
  • Page 50 Connecting Bluetooth devices cont. Select 'Play BT' to cause your phone, tablet or PC to pair with your radio and to establish a connection. Once the connection is established a message will be displayed briefl y confi rming connection and the name of the connected device.
  • Page 51 09:30 BT connected: Julia’s iPod tou 09:30 01:15 Edgar Froese...

  • Page 52: Playing Audio Fi Les In Bluetooth Mode

    Playing audio fi les in Bluetooth mode When you have successfully connected your radio with your chosen Bluetooth device you can start to play your music using the controls on the device. Once playing has started adjust the volume to the required setting using the Volume buttons on your radio or the connected Bluetooth device.
  • Page 53 09:30 01:15 Magic lantern 09:30 01:15 Beyond the Storm 09:30 01:15 Edgar Froese 09:30 01:15 AAC 44100Hz 09:30 01:15 13- 4-2015...

  • Page 54: Connecting & Disconnecting Bluetooth

    4. You may then pair the radio with the new device using its Bluetooth settings (the radio will be listed on the device as ‘Play BT’). The name of the newly connected device will be briefl y shown on the radio's display. You may then play music...
  • Page 55 09:30 Bluetooth <Discoverable > 09:30 Bluetooth discoverable 09:30 BT connected: Dad’s tablet...
  • Page 56 The radio will then connect to the device. If automatic reconnection fails, then you will generally be able to connect simply by selecting the ‘Play BT’ pairing in your device’s Bluetooth settings. 10. If you no longer want your Bluetooth device to be paired with your radio you will need to delete the ‘Play BT’...
  • Page 57 09:30 Bluetooth <Device list > 09:30 Switch to 1: Julia’s iPod tou 09:30 Switch to 2: Dad’s tablet 09:30 BT connected: Julia’s iPod tou...

  • Page 58: Bluetooth Information

    Bluetooth information Bluetooth communication range may be substantially reduced if the signal passes through a solid object. Human bodies, brick and concrete walls, heavy furniture or bookcases will all reduce the operational range of your Bluetooth devices to a greater or lesser extent.
  • Page 59 tablets. Only one Bluetooth device can be connected to your radio at a time. It supports the following Bluetooth profi les and functionality. ● Your radio supports A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profi le) which is a stereo audio connection that streams stereo music from PCs, mobile phones etc.

  • Page 60: Clock Settings

    Automatically updating the clock Your radio will usually set the clock time using the DAB time 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.
  • Page 61 09:30 <System > 09:30 System <Time > 09:30 Time <Auto update > 09:30 Auto update < > Update fromDAB...

  • Page 62: Setting The Clock Format

    Setting the clock format The clock display can be set to 12 or 24 hour format. Press the On/Off button to switch on the radio. Press and hold the Menu button. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until ‘System’ is highlighted on the display. Press and release the Select button.
  • Page 63 09:30 <System > 09:30 System <Time > 09:30 Time < > Set 12/24 hour 09:30 Set 12/24 hour < > Set 24 hour...

  • Page 64: 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. Press the On/Off button to switch on the radio. Press and hold the Menu button.
  • Page 65 09:30 <System > 09:30 System <Time > 09:30 Time < > Set Time/Date 09:30 09:30 Set time Set time 09:30 09:30...
  • Page 66 Setting the clock manually cont. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to set the current minutes. If the radio has been set to use 12 hour format, there will be an option for setting AM or PM for the clock time. Use the Tuning Up or Down buttons and the Select button to set AM or PM.
  • Page 67 09:30 Set date 9-15 9-15 13- 4-2015 09:30 Set date 10-16 13- 4-2015 09:30 Set date 13- 4-2015 09:30 Time Saved...
  • Page 68 Equaliser function The sound on your radio can be adjusted to suit your personal taste for the material that you are listening to. The Play has a range of equaliser options. Alternatively you may set the treble and bass levels to your own preferences which can be accessed from the ‘Personal’...
  • Page 69 09:30 <EQ Setting > 09:30 EQ Setting <Normal >...
  • Page 70 Setting up your personal 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: Follow steps 1-3 on the proceeding page in order to enter the Equaliser menu. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until ‘Personal’...

  • Page 71: Equaliser

    09:30 <EQ Setting > 09:30 EQ Setting <Personal > 09:30 Equaliser <Treble > 09:30 Treble <+3 >...
  • Page 72 Setting up your personal profi le cont. To adjust the bass level, press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until ‘Bass’ is highlighted on the display. Press the Select button to enter adjustment mode and press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until the desired level (between -5 and +5) is displayed.
  • Page 73 09:30 <EQ Setting > 09:30 EQ Setting <Personal > 09:30 Equaliser <Bass > 09:30 Bass <+3 >...

  • Page 74: Contrast

    Contrast The contrast of the display can be adjusted on your radio. To adjust the contrast, press and hold the Menu button. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until ‘System’ is highlighted on the display. Press and release the Select button. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until ‘Contrast’...

  • Page 75: Contrast

    09:30 <System > 09:30 System <Contrast > 09:30 Contrast...

  • Page 76: Software Version

    Software version The software display cannot be altered and is just for your reference. Switch on your radio and then press and hold the Menu button. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until ‘System’ is highlighted on the display. Press and release the Select button.
  • Page 77 09:30 <System > 09:30 System <SW version > 09:30 SW version dab-mmi-FS2230...

  • Page 78: Language

    Language Your radio’s menus may be confi gured to a different language. Switch on your radio and press and hold the Menu button. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until ‘System’ is highlighted on the display. Press and release the Select button. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until ‘Language’...

  • Page 79: Language

    09:30 <System > 09:30 System <Language > 09:30 Language <English >...

  • Page 80: 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. Your radio will automatically re-scan for the DAB stations available at your current location when it restarts. Switch on your radio.
  • Page 81 09:30 <System > 09:30 System <Factory Reset > 09:30 Factory Reset? <Yes > After a system reset a scan of the DAB band will be performed. In case of malfunction due to electrostatic discharge, reset the product (temporary disconnection of the power adaptor may be required) to resume normal operation.

  • Page 82: Earphones / Auxiliary Input

    Earphone socket A 3.5mm Earphone Socket located on the top 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 83: Auxiliary Input Socket

    Auxiliary input socket Connect a stereo or mono audio source (i.e. CD player, MP3 player etc. to the Auxiliary input socket. Press and release the On/Off button to switch on the radio. Press and release the Mode button until the display shows ‘Auxiliary Input’. Adjust the Volume on your player and on the radio for comfortable listening.

  • Page 84: General & Safety Precautions

    General Do not allow this radio to be exposed to water, steam or sand. 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 85 • Your AC/DC adaptor and 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 AC/DC adaptor or the radio. • It is recommended to operate the product such that there is a minimum distance (10cm recommended) to adjacent objects in order to ensure good ventilation.

  • Page 86: Safety Precautions

    Do not leave a charging battery unattended. If the product is supplied with a charger, then the product should only be used with that charger, or a genuine replacement provided by Roberts Radio. Do not use any alternative power source as a charger.
  • Page 87 Do not puncture, crush, modify, or cause any unnecessary shock to the battery. The battery may present a risk of fi re, explosion or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not dispose of the battery in a fire or incinerator. Do not leave, charge or expose the battery to a heat source such as in a car under direct sunlight.

  • Page 88: Specifi Cations & Circuit Features

    Specifi cations Power Requirement Mains (via adaptor) AC 100 240V 50/60Hz DC 5V 500 mA Lithium rechargeable battery 3.7V / 1850 mAh Battery life full charge 4-10 hours using the speaker at normal volume. 6-15 hours using earphones at normal volume. Frequency Coverage 87.5-108MHz, DAB 174.928 -239.200MHz The Company reserves the right to amend...

  • Page 89: Circuit Features

    Circuit Features Loudspeaker 36 mm Output Power 1W (speaker) Earphone socket 3.5mm dia. stereo Aux Input socket 3.5mm dia. stereo Aerial System Helical antenna Helical antenna...
  • Page 90 Notes ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................

  • Page 91: Guarantee

    Procedure: Any claim under this guarantee should be made through the dealer from whom the product was purchased. It is likely that your Roberts dealer will be able to attend to any defect quickly and effi ciently, but should it be necessary the dealer will return the product to the company’s service department for attention.
  • Page 92 ROBERTS RADIO LIMITED PO Box 130 Mexborough South Yorkshire S64 8YT Website: http://www.robertsradio.com © 2016 Roberts Radio Limited Issue 2...

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