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- Page 1 DAB / DAB+ / FM RDS Stereo Digital Radio with built-in battery charger Please read this manual before use...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Controls ...............2-3 Scan sensitivity setting - FM .........20 Battery operation using alkaline batteries.......4 Language function ............21 Battery operation using rechargeable batteries ....5 Software version ............22 Using the AC adaptor .............6 System reset..............23 Operating your radio - DAB ..........7 Headphone socket............24 Selecting a station - DAB..........8 Auxiliary input socket ............24 Display modes - DAB .............9... -
Page 3: Controls
Controls (Top) 1. Speaker x 2 5. Favourite button 9. Tuning / Select control 2. Volume control 6. Info button 10. Charge / Low battery indicator 3. DAB / FM button 7. Preset button 11. Telescopic aerial 4. Auto Tune button 8. - Page 4 Controls (Rear) 12. Headphone socket 13. Auxiliary input socket 14. Battery compartment 15. USB socket (for service use only) 16. DC input socket 17. Battery compartment screw...
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Page 5: Battery Operation Using Alkaline Batteries
• We would recommend for economy that the Expression is used via the AC adaptor whenever possible with battery operation for occasional use only. If extended listening using batteries is anticipated, then the use of rechargeable batteries is recommended. -
Page 6: Battery Operation Using Rechargeable Batteries
Battery operation using rechargeable batteries (also see page 25) 1. Ensure your radio is disconnected from the mains supply and the aerial is fully retracted. 2. Open the battery cover on the base of the unit by using a fl at bladed screwdriver to loosen the screw securing the battery cover. -
Page 7: Using The Ac Adaptor
Using the AC adaptor 1. Insert the adaptor plug into the DC in socket on the rear of your radio. 2. Plug the adaptor into a standard 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: Operating Your Radio - Dab
Operating your radio - DAB 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial. 2. Press and release the On/Off button to switch on your radio. The display will show 'Welcome to DAB'. 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 9: Selecting A Station - Dab
Selecting a station - DAB 1. The top line of the display shows the name of the station currently selected. 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 10: Display Modes - Dab
Display modes - DAB Your radio has a range of display modes:- 1. Press and release the Info button to cycle through the various modes. a. Scrolling text Displays scrolling text messages such as artist/track name, phone in number etc. b. -
Page 11: 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:- 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 12: Manual Tuning - Dab
Manual tuning - DAB Manual tuning allows you to tune directly to the various DAB Band III channels. UK DAB stations are currently located in the range 11B to 12D. 1. Press and hold the Info button until the display shows 'Manual tune'. Press and release the Tuning control to select this function. -
Page 13: 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 and release the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. -
Page 14: 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 15: Operating Your Radio - Search Tuning - Fm
Operating your radio - Search tuning - FM 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial fully. 2. Press and release the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 3. Press and release the DAB/FM button until the FM mode is selected. 4. -
Page 16: Manual Tuning - Fm
Manual tuning - FM 1. Press and release the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. Press and release the DAB/FM button until the FM mode is selected. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial fully for FM reception. 3. 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 17: Display Modes - Fm
Display modes - FM 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. In FM mode the bottom line of the display can be set to any of the following display options:- 1. -
Page 18: 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 19: 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 20: Stereo / Mono Setting - Fm
Stereo / Mono setting - FM Your radio will play stereo FM broadcasts in stereo 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 21: 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 22: Language Function
Language function Your radio can be confi gured to a different language. 1. Press and release the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. Press and release the DAB/FM button until the DAB mode is selected. 3. Press and hold the Info button. The display will show 'Manual tune'. 4. -
Page 23: Software Version
Software version The software display cannot be altered and is just for your reference. 1. To view the software version on the display, ensure your radio is in DAB mode and press and hold the Info button for 2 seconds. 2. -
Page 24: 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 carrying out a System Reset operation on your radio. This will restore the radio's settings to their factory defaults. -
Page 25: Headphone Socket
Headphone socket A 3.5mm Headphone Socket located on the rear 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 sensitivity of headphones can vary widely. We therefore recommend setting volume to a low level before connecting headphones in the radio. -
Page 26: A Few Words About Batteries
A Few Words about Batteries… Rechargeable batteries Your Roberts Expression radio has been designed to use a choice of Your Expression 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 batteries. - Page 27 If you use the radio powered from the batteries, the charge/low battery To avoid danger and risk of injury, please follow indicator light will be off until the batteries are exhausted. The charge/ these guide lines low battery indicator light will then show red for a short while before the radio switches itself off.
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Page 28: 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 29: General
General Do not allow this radio to be exposed to water, steam or sand. Do not • Your radio should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no leave your radio where excessive heat could cause damage such as in objects fi... -
Page 30: Specifi Cations
Specifi cations Circuit Features Power Requirements Loudspeaker 2 x 76mm Mains AC 100 240V 50/60Hz (adaptor) Output Power 2 x 1 watt Batteries 4 x LR20 (D size) Battery Life Headphone socket 3.5mm dia. stereo Up to 100 hours of listening for 4 hours a day at normal volume using alkaline cells. -
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 © 2010, 2014 Roberts Radio Limited Issue 3...
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