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DAB / DAB+ / FM RDS Shower Radio with Bluetooth playback
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  • Page 1 DAB / DAB+ / FM RDS Shower Radio with Bluetooth playback Please read this manual before use...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Controls ................2-3 Scan sensitivity setting - FM ..........19 Battery operation ..............4 Presetting stations .............20 Display icons ...............5 Recalling a preset station ..........21 Wall mounting ..............5 Bluetooth mode ............22-26 DAB / FM wire aerial (inside the battery compartment) ..5 Connecting Bluetooth devices ...........23 Operation via an AC adaptor (not supplied) ......6 ........24...

  • Page 3: Controls

    Controls (front view) 1. Loudspeaker 2. Volume Up button 3. Band button 4. Volume Down button 5. Preset 1 button 6. Preset 2 / Previous button 7. LCD display 8. Preset 3 / Play / Pause button 9. Info / Menu button 10.

  • Page 4: Controls

    Controls (rear) 15. DC input socket 16. Slot for wall mounting 17. Carry strap location x 2 18. USB socket for service use only (inside battery compartment) 19. Battery compartment 20. DAB / FM wire aerial (inside battery compartment) 21. Battery compartment door...

  • Page 5: Battery Operation

    Battery operation 1. Remove the battery cover on the rear of the unit by pushing the battery cover door in the direction of the arrow and then lift up the battery compartment cover. 2. Insert two LR20 (D size) batteries into the spaces in the compartment.

  • Page 6: Display Icons

    FM indicator d. Signal strength indicator e. Text display Wall mounting The Splash Mini has the option of being wall mounted using a keyhole slot on the back of the radio. Slot for wall mounting DAB / FM wire aerial (inside the battery compartment) 1.

  • Page 7: Operation Via An Ac Adaptor (Not Supplied)

    Operation via an AC adaptor (not supplied) The AC adaptor for use with your Splash Mini radio should provide 5 volts DC output at 600mA, centre pin positive. Note: Roberts does not supply a mains adaptor for this radio. 1. Lift back the rubber cover and Insert the adaptor plug into the DC socket located on the right hand side of your radio.
  • Page 8 1. Carefully fully extend the wire aerial located on the rear of your radio (inside the battery compartment). Place the wire antenna so that it is as straight as possible extending either above or below the radio. 2. Press the On / Off button to switch on your radio. DAB channels will be carried out.

  • Page 9: Operating Your Radio And Selecting A Station - Dab

    Operating your radio and selecting a station - DAB 1. Press and release the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. Press and release the Band button until the DAB mode is selected. The display will show the name of the radio station currently selected. 3.

  • Page 10: Secondary Services - Dab

    Secondary services - DAB 1. Certain radio stations have one or more secondary services associated with them. If a station has a secondary service associated with it then the secondary service will then appear immediately after the primary service as you press the Tuning Up button. 2.

  • Page 11: Display Options - Dab

    Display options - DAB 1. Press and release the Info / Menu button to cycle through the various options. All display options except the scrolling text display will revert to the clock display after about 10 seconds. a. Time Displays the current time. b.
  • Page 12 Display options DAB - cont f. Programme type Displays the type of station being listened to e.g. Pop, Classic, News, etc. g Multiplex Name Displays the name of the DAB multiplex to which the current station belongs. h. Frequency Displays the frequency for the currently tuned DAB station.

  • Page 13: Finding New Stations - Dab

    Finding new stations - DAB From time to time, new DAB radio stations may become available. Or you 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 14: Manual Tuning - Dab

    Manual tuning - DAB Manual tuning allows you to tune your radio to a particular DAB frequency in Band III. Any new stations found will be added to the station list. This function can also be used to assist the positioning of the aerial or the radio DAB stations are located in the range of channels 11B to 12D.

  • Page 15: Dynamic Range Control (Drc) - Dab

    Dynamic Range Control (DRC) - DAB The DRC facility can make quieter sounds easier to hear when your radio is used in a noisy environment. There are three levels of compression: DRC OFF No compression applied. (default) DRC HIGH Maximum compression applied. DRC LOW Medium compression applied.

  • Page 16: 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 17: Operating Your Radio - Fm Auto-Tune

    Operating your radio - FM auto-tune 1. Carefully fully extend the wire aerial located on the rear of your radio (inside the battery compartment). Place the wire antenna so that it is as straight as possible extending either above or below the radio. 2.

  • Page 18: Manual Tuning - Fm

    Manual tuning - FM 1. Carefully fully extend the wire aerial located on the rear of your radio (inside the battery compartment). Place the wire antenna so that it is as straight as possible extending either above or below the radio. 2.

  • Page 19: Display Options - Fm

    Display options - 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. The following are available on your radio. 1. Press and release the Info / Menu button to cycle through the various options.

  • Page 20: Scan Sensitivity Setting - Fm

    Scan sensitivity setting - FM Your radio will normally scan for FM broadcasts which are strong enough function. 1. Press and release the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. Press and release the Band button until the FM mode is selected. 3.

  • Page 21: Presetting Stations

    Presetting stations You may store your preferred DAB and FM radio stations to the preset station memories. There are 8 memory presets in your radio, 4 for DAB and 4 for FM. Presets are remembered by your radio in the event of a power failure.

  • Page 22: Recalling A Preset Station

    Recalling a preset station 1. Press and release the On/Off button to switch on the radio. 2. Press and release the Band button to select either the FM or DAB mode. 3. Press and release the required Preset for example, 'Empty' if no station has been stored to that preset. If a preset has been stored, then the display will show either the station name (for DAB stations) or the frequency (for FM stations).

  • Page 23: Bluetooth Mode

    Bluetooth mode The Bluetooth mode on your radio allows you to play audio, play sound Bluetooth communication range may be substantially reduced if the signal passes through a solid object. Human bodies, brick and concrete walls, your mobile phone, computer, tablet etc. through your radio's loudspeaker. heavy furniture or bookcases will all reduce the operational range of your in a 'discoverable' state other Bluetooth devices can detect, pair with domestic wiring can also have an effect.

  • Page 24: Connecting Bluetooth Devices

    ‘ the radio to be found by your device. 5. Select 'Splash Mini' to cause your phone, tablet or PC to pair with your radio and to establish a connection. 6. Once the connection is established, the name of the connected device You can now begin playing music from your phone, tablet etc.
  • Page 25 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. ‘ 1. Once playing has started adjust the volume to the required setting using the Volume controls on your radio and on the connected device. 2.

  • Page 26: Connecting And Disconnecting A Bluetooth Device

    5. If you no longer want your Bluetooth device to be paired with your radio you will need to delete the 'Splash Mini' pairing on the device. Please refer to the Bluetooth documentation for your phone, tablet, PC etc. for details of how to cancel current pairings.

  • Page 27: Display Options - Bluetooth Mode

    Display options - Bluetooth mode 1. Press and release the Info / Menu button to cycle through the various options. The display will revert to displaying the time approximately 10 seconds after the last button press. a. Track title Displays the title of the track currently playing.

  • Page 28: Display Backlight

    Display backlight The brightness of the display can be adjusted for when the radio is in use. If you use the unit in the bedroom, you may prefer a lower brightness level than the standard setting. There a range of brightness levels from which to choose and there is also a timer which can be set to dim the backlight after a preset time.

  • Page 29: Software Version

    Software version The software display cannot be altered and is just for your reference. 1. Press and release the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. Press and hold the Info / Menu button. 3. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until 'SYSTEM' shows on the display.

  • Page 30: 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. 1. Press and release the On/Off button to switch on the radio. 2. Press and hold the Info / Menu button. 3.

  • Page 31: Carrying Strap

    Carrying strap The multi purpose carry strap may be used to hang or carry the radio if not wall mounted. 2. Ensure that the free end of the strap is completely through the buckle before using the strap to carry the radio. IMPORTANT: If the carry strap is used to hang the radio, make sure...

  • Page 32: Cautions

    The product must be used in a moderate climate. Splash proof (when used on battery only) The Splash Mini radio is designed to withstand occasional exposure to splashing water in a bathroom, shower or poolside environment. The radio is not intended to be immersed in water.

  • Page 33: Circuit Features

    Circuit features Loudspeaker 76mm Power Requirements Aerial system Wire aerial Batteries 2 x LR20 (D size) not supplied Wire aerial Battery Life Approx. 32 hours of listening for 4 hours a day at normal volume using alkaline cells when used in DAB mode. Battery life in FM mode will be less.
  • Page 34 Notes ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

  • Page 35: Guarantee

    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 for attention. 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 36 ROBERTS RADIO LIMITED PO Box 130 Mexborough South Yorkshire S64 8YT Website: http://www.robertsradio.com Issue 2 © 2016 Roberts Radio Limited...

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