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- Page 1 Ortus Time DAB / DAB+ / FM RDS digital alarm clock radio Please read this manual before use...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Controls ................2 Sleep function ..............14 .........3 ........14 Operating your clock radio - DAB ........4 .............15 Using the buttons..............4 ..........15 Selecting a station - DAB.............5 Software version ..............16 Secondary services - DAB...........5 ...........16 Finding new stations - DAB ..........5 Language function .............17 Equaliser function ............ -
Page 3: Controls
Controls (Top) (Rear) Sleep Mode 12 13 1. Alarm 1 / Volume Down button 9. Auxiliary input socket 2. On/Off / Sleep button 10. Headphone socket 3. Preset / Dimmer button 11. DAB / FM wire antenna 4. Alarm 2 / Volume Up button 12. - Page 4 Use only the mains adaptor provided with the product, or a genuine replacement provided by Roberts Radio. The use of alternative adaptors will invalidate the guarantee.
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Page 5: Operating Your Clock Radio - Dab
Operating your clock radio - DAB 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your clock radio. Sleep the clock radio will remember the mode used and then switch on in that mode the next time it is used. If the clock radio has been used before, the last used station will be selected. -
Page 6: Selecting A Station - Dab
Selecting a station - DAB 1. Press On/Off to switch on the clock radio. 2. Repeatedly, apply a long press on Menu/Mode until the 'DAB' mode is Sleep selected. 3. Rotate Tuning to step through the list of available stations. 4. -
Page 7: Manual Tuning - Dab
Manual tuning - DAB Manual tuning allows you to tune your clock 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 1. -
Page 8: 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 services Mode 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 9: Manual Tuning - Fm
Manual tuning - FM 1. Rotate Tuning to tune to a station.The frequency will change in steps of 50kHz. 2. Adjust the Volume. Scan sensitivity setting - FM Your clock radio will normally scan for FM broadcasts which are strong enough to give good reception. -
Page 10: Display Options - Dab / Fm
Display options - DAB / FM Scrolling text (DAB and FM) Your clock radio has a range of display options when in DAB and FM modes:- 1. Press Tuning to cycle through the various options. All displays except the text display will revert to the clock display after about 10 seconds. DAB display options Your clock radio can display the following in DAB mode:- Signal strength (DAB only) -
Page 11: Presetting Stations
Presetting stations You may store your preferred DAB and FM radio stations to the preset station memories. There are 20 memory presets in your clock radio, 10 for DAB and 10 for FM. Presets are remembered by your clock 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 12: Setting Alarm Times
Setting alarm times Your clock radio has two alarms which can be set to wake you to DAB, FM radio or buzzer alarm. Each alarm can be set to sound once, daily, on weekdays or at weekends. In the event of a power interruption your clock radio has a built in memory that will retain your alarm settings. Ensure that the time is set correctly before setting the alarms. - Page 13 11. Press Tuning 12. Rotate Tuning to choose the alarm day. 13. Press Tuning 14. Rotate Tuning to choose the alarm month. 15. Press Tuning 16. Rotate Tuning to choose the alarm year. 17. Press Tuning 18. Rotate Tuning to choose the desired alarm source (DAB, FM or BUZZER).
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Page 14: Snooze Function
When the alarm sounds setting procedure. When your clock radio is set to wake by the radio alarm, your clock radio will switch to the selected radio station. If the radio cannot Note: If the radio is switched on because of a radio alarm you can control basic functions such as the volume control. When the buzzer alarm activates it will start softly and gradually increase in level. -
Page 15: Sleep Function
Sleep function Your clock radio can be set to turn off after a preset time has elapsed. The sleep timer can be set to between 15 and 90 minutes. Ensure your clock radio is switched on. 1. Apply a long press on the On/Off/Sleep button. The sleep symbol Sleep 2. -
Page 16: Setting The Clock Format
Setting the clock format The clock display used in standby mode and when the clock radio is in use can be set to 12 or 24 hour format. The clock format can only be set while Sleep the unit is playing. 1. -
Page 17: Software Version
Software version The software version display cannot be altered and is just for your reference. Sleep 1. Press On/Off to switch on the clock radio. 2. Press Menu/Mode. 3. Rotate and press Tuning to select 'SYSTEM' and then 'SW VER'. Mode 4. -
Page 18: Language Function
Language function Sleep 1. Press On/Off to switch on the clock radio. 2. Press Menu/Mode. 3. Rotate and press Tuning to select 'SYSTEM', 'LANGUAGE' and then Mode select your desired language. 4. Press Tuning. The display will change to the chosen language. 5. - Page 19 My EQ You may set the treble and bass levels to your own preferences using the 'My EQ' menu. 1. Follow steps 1-4 on the previous page to enter the Equaliser setup menu. 2. Rotate Tuning until 'My EQ,,,' shows on the display. 3.
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Page 20: Headphone Socket
Headphone socket A 3.5mm Headphone Socket located on the rear of your clock 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 clock radio. -
Page 21: System Reset
System reset If your clock radio fails to operate correctly, or some digits on the display are missing or incomplete carry out the following procedure. Sleep 1. Press On/Off to switch on the clock radio. 2. Press Menu/Mode. 3. Rotate Tuning until 'SYSTEM' appears on the display. Press Tuning. Mode 4. -
Page 22: Safety Notices
Safety notices • Your clock radio and AC/DC adaptor should not be exposed to dripping placed on the clock radio or adaptor. Do not allow this clock radio to be exposed to water, steam or sand. Do not leave your clock radio where excessive heat could cause damage such as •... -
Page 23: Circuit Features
Circuit Features Power Requirements Headphone socket (stereo) 3.5mm dia. Auxiliary Input socket (stereo) 3.5mm dia. Mains AC 100 240 volts, 50/60Hz (adaptor) (Use only the supplied adaptor) Aerial System FM / DAB wire aerial Frequency Coverage 87.5-108MHz 174.928 - 239.200MHz... -
Page 24: 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.
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