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- Page 1 DAB / DAB+ / FM RDS 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 Software version ..............20 Battery operation ............. 4-5 Language function .............20 Using the AC adaptor ............6 System reset..............21 Lock switch ................6 Headphone socket.............22 Operating your radio - DAB ..........7 Display backlight..............22 Selecting a station - DAB.............8 USB socket for software upgrade ........22 Secondary services - DAB...........8 Battery information ............ -
Page 3: Controls
Controls (Front) 1. Speaker 5. Volume Down button 9. On / Off button 2. Band button 6. Volume Up button 10. Tuning Up / Down buttons 3. Auto Tune button 7. LCD display 11. Select button 4. Info button 8. Charge / Low battery indicator 12. - Page 4 Controls (Back) 13. Battery compartment 17. Headphone socket 14. Lock switch 18. DC jack socket 15. Telescopic aerial 16. USB socket (for software upgrades)
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Page 5: Battery Operation
• We would recommend for economy that the Play 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, then the use of rechargeable batteries is recommended. -
Page 6: Battery Operation
Battery operation using rechargeable batteries (also see page 23) 1. Remove the battery cover on the back of the unit by pushing the catches in the direction shown. 2. Slide the switch inside the battery compartment to the NiMH position. 3. -
Page 7: Using The Ac Adaptor
Using the AC adaptor Your radio is supplied with a Mains Adaptor. 1. Place your radio on a fl at surface. 2. Insert the adaptor plug into the DC socket located on the left hand side of your radio. 3. Plug the adaptor into a standard 13 amp mains socket outlet. Whenever the adaptor is used with the radio, it will take power from the mains rather than from the batteries. -
Page 8: Operating Your Radio - Dab
Operating your radio - DAB 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial. Welcome to 2. Press and release the On / Off button to switch on your radio. The Digital Radio display will show 'Welcome to Digital Radio' for a few seconds. 3. -
Page 9: Selecting A Station - Dab
Selecting a station - DAB Planet Rock 1. The top line of the display shows the name of the station currently selected. Now playing that 2. Press and release the Band button until the DAB band is selected. Station List 3. -
Page 10: Display Options - Dab
Display options - DAB When in DAB mode your radio has a range of display options. BBC Radio 4 1. Press and release the Info button to cycle through the various options. I’m sorry I have a. Scrolling text Displays scrolling text messages such as BBC Radio 4 artist/track name, phone in number etc. -
Page 11: Finding New Stations - Dab
Finding new stations - DAB From time to time, new DAB radio stations may become available. Or you Scanning... may have moved to a different part of the country. In this case you may need to cause your radio to scan for new stations. 1. -
Page 12: Manual Tuning - Dab
Manual tuning - DAB Manual Tune Manual tuning allows you to tune directly to the various DAB Band III channels. UK DAB stations are located in the range 11B to 12D. 12B 225.648MHz 1. Press and hold the Info button until the Advanced DAB menu is displayed and then release the Info button. -
Page 13: Dynamic Range Control - 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. DRC Value 1. Press and release the On / Off button to switch on your radio. Ensure your radio is in DAB mode. -
Page 14: Prune Stations - Dab
Prune stations - DAB 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 Prune 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. -
Page 15: Operating Your Radio - Fm
Operating your radio - FM 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial. The aerial should be fully extended and positioned vertically for optimum reception. 2. Press the On / Off button to switch on your radio. 3. Press the Band button to select the FM band. Searching... -
Page 16: Manual Tuning - Fm
Manual tuning - FM 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial. The aerial should be fully extended and positioned vertically for optimum reception. 2. Press and release the On / Off button to switch on your radio. 3. Press and release the Band button to select the FM band. BBC R4 St RDS 89.30MHz... -
Page 17: Display Options - Fm
Display options - FM When in FM mode your radio has a range of display options. BBC R4 St RDS The latest news 1. Press and release the Info button to cycle through the various options. a. Radio text Displays scrolling text messages such BBC R4 St RDS as artist/track name, phone in number... -
Page 18: Stereo / Mono Setting - Fm
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 audio noise. -
Page 19: 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 FM Scan Zone to also be able to fi nd weaker signals, possibly from more distant radio transmitters. -
Page 20: 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 5 memory presets for each of the two wavebands. Presets are remembered by your radio in the event of a power failure. The procedure for setting presets and using them to tune stations is the same for FM and DAB modes and is described below. -
Page 21: 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 press and hold the Info SW Version button until the Advanced DAB or FM menu shows on the display and then release the Info button. -
Page 22: 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. Factory Reset 1. Press and hold the Info button until the Advanced DAB or FM menu shows on the display and then release the Info button. -
Page 23: Headphone Socket
Headphone socket A 3.5mm Headphone Socket located on the left 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 24: Battery Information
A Few Words about Batteries… Rechargeable batteries Your Roberts Play radio has been designed to use a choice of power Your Play radio uses a range of methods to ensure correct and safe sources. You may plug it into the mains using the supplied high-effi ciency charging of Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride batteries. - Page 25 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.
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Page 26: 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 Do not allow this radio to be exposed to water, steam or sand. Do not leave radio. -
Page 27: 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 on the rear of this manual. - Page 28 ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES 97-99 Worton Road Isleworth Middlesex TW7 6EG Technical Helpline :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during offi ce hours) Web site: http://www.robertsradio.co.uk © 2013 Roberts Radio Limited Issue 1...