The Roberts DreamDock 2 clock radio has two alarms that can be set to wake you to DAB, FM radio, iPod, or a beep. If no buttons are pressed for 10 seconds during setup, the clock radio will exit the alarm setup.
To set an alarm:
The display will then show 'Alarm Saved' and exit the menu.
Normally, your clock radio will set its clock automatically using the DAB radio signal. If no DAB signal is available, or if you need to set the time manually, follow these steps:
Yes, the Roberts DreamDock 2 can charge your docked iPod or iPhone. It is able to recharge your iPod's internal battery. Additionally, the clock radio has a USB socket on the rear that can be used for charging other smartphones and similar devices not compatible with the Lightning connector.
The clock radio normally sets its time automatically using the DAB radio signal. If the time is incorrect, it may be because no DAB stations were found during the initial scan, preventing the clock from setting automatically. In this case, you may need to:
If your Roberts DreamDock 2 won't turn on, ensure the following:
If the issue persists, you may also need to disconnect and then reconnect the mains power to resume normal operation, or perform a system reset.
The Roberts DreamDock 2 has an iPod dock facility that uses the Apple Lightning® connector, allowing you to play digital audio files and video soundtracks from your iPod or iPhone through the clock radio's loudspeakers. The clock radio can also recharge your docked device's internal battery.
To dock your device:
Once in iPod mode, your device will switch on and continue playing from where it was previously stopped.
Your clock radio has 20 memory presets, with 10 for DAB and 10 for FM. Presets are remembered even in the event of a power failure.
To save a radio station preset:
The snooze feature allows you to silence the alarm for a selected number of minutes. The snooze duration can be adjusted between 5 and 30 minutes in 5-minute increments, with a default setting of 5 minutes.
To use the snooze feature:
To set the snooze time:
To cancel the snooze function:
The Roberts DreamDock 2 clock radio has two independent alarms that can be set to wake you to DAB, FM radio, iPod, or a beep. To set dual alarms, you will need to follow the alarm setting procedure for each alarm (Alarm 1 and Alarm 2) separately.
To set each alarm:
Repeat this process for the second alarm to set dual alarms.
If your clock radio fails to operate correctly, or some digits on the display are missing or incomplete, you can perform a system reset. This can also resolve malfunctions due to electrostatic discharge.
To perform a factory reset:
In some cases, it may also be necessary to disconnect and then reconnect the mains power to resume normal operation.
If your clock radio fails to operate correctly, or if some digits on the display are missing or incomplete, you should perform a system reset. This procedure can also help if there is a malfunction due to electrostatic discharge.
To perform a system reset:
After the reset, the station list and presets will be erased, alarms will be cancelled, and snooze and sleep timer settings will revert to default values. The display will show 'Welcome to Digital Radio' and the date and time will be set.
In some cases, it may also be necessary to disconnect and then reconnect the mains power to resume normal operation.
The brightness of the display can be adjusted while the unit is in standby mode or while playing.
To adjust the display brightness:
Yes, the Roberts DreamDock 2 has a sleep timer function that allows you to set the radio to turn off automatically after a preset time. The sleep setting can be adjusted between 5 and 90 minutes in 5-minute increments.
To use the sleep timer:
To cancel the sleep timer before the chosen time has elapsed:
If you experience poor radio reception or signal issues, you can try the following:
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Questions and answers
My CRD-42 will not switch on after an outage.
If the Roberts DreamDock 2 CRD-42 does not switch on after a power outage, it may require a system reset. This can be done by pressing the Menu button, selecting 'Factory Reset', choosing 'Yes', and pressing Select. This will reset the unit and may restore normal operation.
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