Roberts Gemini RD-45 User Manual

Roberts Gemini RD-45 User Manual

Dab/dab+/fm rds digital radio
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DAB/DAB+/FM RDS digital radio
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  • Page 1 RD-45 DAB/DAB+/FM RDS digital radio Please read this manual before use...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Controls ................2-3 Software version ..............19 Battery operation ..............4 Display backlight..............19 Using the AC adaptor ............5 System reset..............20 Operating your radio - DAB ..........6 Headphone socket.............21 Selecting a station - DAB.............7 Line out socket ..............21 Secondary services - DAB...........7 USB socket for software upgrades ........21 Display options - DAB............8 General ................22...
  • Page 3: Controls

    Controls (Front) DAB/DAB+/FM RDS Digtial Portable Radio DAB/FM 1. Telescopic aerial 8. Preset buttons 1-4 2. On / Off button 9. Favourite button 3. On indicator 10. Select button 4. DAB/FM button 11. Volume control 5. Auto Tune button 12. Tuning Down button 6.
  • Page 4: Controls

    Controls (Back) 15. Headphone socket 18. USB socket (for service use only) 16. Line out socket 19. Battery compartment 17. DC jack socket...
  • Page 5: Battery Operation

    Battery operation 1. Remove the battery cover on the back of the unit by sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow. 2. Insert six LR14 (C size) batteries into the spaces in the compartment. Take care to ensure all batteries are inserted with the correct polarity as shown next to the battery compartment.
  • Page 6: 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 used the batteries are automatically disconnected. The AC adaptor should be disconnected from the mains supply and from the radio when not in use.
  • Page 7: Operating Your Radio - Dab

    1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial. Enjoy Listening 2. Press and release the On/Off button to switch on your radio. The On indicator will light and the display will show 'Roberts Enjoy Listening' for a few seconds. Scanning... 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 8: Selecting A Station - Dab

    Selecting a station - DAB 1. The top line of the display shows the name of the station currently selected. Mode 2. If required, press and release the DAB/FM button until the DAB mode is selected. Station list 3. Press and release the Tuning Up or Down buttons to scroll through BBC R4 the list of available stations.
  • Page 9: Display Options - Dab

    Display options - DAB Your radio has a range of display options when in DAB mode:- BBC R2 1. Press and release the Info button to cycle through the various options. Now playing on t a. Scrolling text Displays scrolling text messages such as artist/track name, phone in number, BBC R2 etc.
  • Page 10: Finding New Stations - Dab

    Finding new stations - DAB As time passes new stations may become available. To fi nd new stations Scanning... proceed as follows:- 1. Press and release the Auto Tune button. The display will show 'Scanning'. Your radio will perform a scan of the Band III DAB channels. As new stations are found the station counter on the right-hand side of the display will increase and stations will be added to the list.
  • Page 11: Manual Tuning - Dab

    Manual Tuning - DAB or Select 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 release the Menu button. Manual tune 2.
  • Page 12: Dynamic Range Control - Dab

    Dynamic Range Control (DRC) settings - DAB DRC can make quieter sounds easier to hear when your radio is used in or Select a noisy environment. 1. Press and release the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. Press and release the Menu button. DRC 0 3.
  • Page 13: Prune Stations - Dab

    Prune stations - DAB Over time, some DAB services may stop broadcasting, or may change or Select 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 14: Operating Your Radio - Fm

    Operating your radio - FM 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial. Mode 2. Press and release the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 3. Press and release the DAB/FM button to select the FM mode. 103.40MHz Searching... 4. Press and release the Tuning Up button and then press and release the Auto Tune button.
  • Page 15: Manual Tuning - Fm

    Manual tuning - FM 1. Press and release the On/Off button to switch on your radio. Mode 2. Press and release the DAB/FM button to select the FM mode. Fully extend the Telescopic aerial. 103.40MHz 3. Press and release either the Tuning Up or Down buttons to tune to a station.
  • Page 16: Display Options - Fm

    Display options - FM Your radio has a range of display options for the FM mode:- The Radio Data System (RDS) is a system in which inaudible digital BBC R2 information is transmitted in addition to the normal FM radio programme. The latest news RDS offers several useful features.
  • Page 17: Presetting Stations

    Presetting stations There are 4 memory presets for each of the two wavebands which allow you to quickly tune the radio to your favourite stations. Presets are stored in a memory which remembers the settings even when the radio is switched off. 1.
  • Page 18: Favourite Station Button

    Favourite station button Your radio has a Favourite Station button which can automatically select the required waveband and tune to your favourite station. This button can store one favourite station from either the FM or DAB waveband. BBC R2 1. To set up your favourite station, tune into the required station. My Fav.
  • Page 19: Language Function

    Language function Your radio can be confi gured to a different language. or Select Language 1. Press and release the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. Press and release the Menu button. Language English 3. Press and release the Tuning Up or Down buttons until the display shows 'Language'.
  • Page 20: Software Version

    Software version The software display cannot be altered and is just for your reference. or Select SW version 1. Press and release the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. Press and release the Menu button. SW version dab-mmi-FS2052-0 3.
  • Page 21: System Reset

    System reset If your radio fails to operate correctly, or some digits on the display are or Select missing or incomplete carry out the following procedure. Factory Reset 1. Press and release the On/Off button to switch on your radio. Press SELECT to 2.
  • Page 22: 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 the sensitivity of headphones can vary widely. We therefore recommend setting the volume to a low level before connecting headphones to the radio.
  • Page 23: 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. • It is recommended to operate the product such that there is a minimum Do not allow this radio to be exposed to water, steam or sand.
  • Page 24: 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.

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