Roberts Blutune 5 Manual

Roberts Blutune 5 Manual

Dab / dab+ / fm rds / bluetooth digital radio with clock and alarms

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Blutune 5 / Blutune 6
DAB / DAB+ / FM RDS / Bluetooth digital radio with clock and alarms
Please read this manual before use

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  • Page 1 Blutune 5 / Blutune 6 DAB / DAB+ / FM RDS / Bluetooth digital radio with clock and alarms Please read this manual before use...
  • Page 2 Contents Blutune 5 & Blutune 6 controls ........2-4 ............19-20 Battery operation ..............5 ..............21 Using the buttons..............5 ...........21 ...........6 Snooze function ..............22 Operating your radio - DAB ..........7 ..........23 Selecting a station - DAB.............8 Sleep function ..............24 Secondary services - DAB...........8 ........24...
  • Page 3 4. Preset button 10. Preset 2 / Previous button 16. Tuning / Select / Snooze control for the Blutune 5.The functions for both models are the same. 5. Alarm 2 button 11. Preset 3 / Play / Pause button 6.
  • Page 4 15. On / Standby / Sleep button shown throughout the manual are 4. Dimmer button 10. Preset button 16. LCD display for the Blutune 5.The functions for both models are the same. 5. Preset 5 button 11. Alarm 2 button 6. Preset 4 / Next button...
  • Page 5 Blutune 5 & 6 controls (Rear view) DC IN Aux In OPEN 17. Telescopic aerial 21. Auxiliary input socket 18. Battery compartment 22. USB socket (for service use only) 19. DC input socket 20. Headphone socket...
  • Page 6: Battery Operation

    Battery operation 1. Remove the battery cover located on the rear of the unit by pushing the battery cover in and downwards in the direction shown by the arrow. 2. Insert six LR20 (D size) batteries into the spaces in the compartment. Take care to ensure all batteries are inserted with the correct polarity as shown inside the battery compartment.
  • Page 7 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.
  • Page 8: Operating Your Radio - Dab

    Operating your radio - DAB 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial fully. 2. Press the On/Standby switched on, the radio will be in DAB mode. After each use the radio will remember the mode used and then switch on in that mode the next time it is used.
  • Page 9: Selecting A Station - Dab

    Selecting a station - DAB 1. Press On/Standby to switch on the radio. 2. Press Mode until the 'DAB' mode is selected. 3. Rotate Tuning to step through the list of available stations. 4. Press Tuning to select and tune to the desired station. 5.
  • Page 10: 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 1.
  • Page 11: 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 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 12: 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. FM Stereo / Mono reduce this, press Menu and then rotate Tuning until the display shows 'AUDIO'. Press Tuning. 2.
  • Page 13: Display Options - Dab / Fm / Bluetooth

    Display options - DAB / FM / Bluetooth Bluetooth modes:- 1. Press Tuning displays except the text display will revert to the clock display after about 10 seconds. Signal strength (DAB only) DAB display options Your radio can display the following in DAB mode:- Station name, scrolling text, program type, signal strength, Multiplex name, frequency, bit rate, time and date.
  • Page 14: Presetting Stations In Dab And Fm Modes

    Presetting stations in DAB and FM modes Storing a preset using the preset buttons 1 - 5 1. Press On/Standby to switch on your radio. 3. To store the currently playing radio station as a preset, apply a long press on the required Preset button (1-5) until the display shows for example 'P2 SAVED'.
  • Page 15: Preset Stations

    Storing a preset using the menu (presets 1 - 10) 1. Press On/Standby to switch on the radio. Mode button. 3. Tune to the required station as previously described. 4. Apply a long press on the Preset button. The display will show, for example, 'EMPTY 7' if no station has been stored to that preset.
  • Page 16: Connecting Bluetooth Devices

    'Blutune 5' or 'Blutune 6'. Just occasionally it may take longer for the radio to be found by your device. 5. Select 'Blutune 5' or 'Blutune 6' to cause your phone, tablet or PC to pair with your radio and to establish a connection.
  • Page 17: Connecting And Reconnecting A Bluetooth Device

    3. You can now pair the radio with a new device using its Bluetooth settings the radio will be listed as 'Blutune 5' or 'Blutune 6'. When the new Bluetooth connection has been established the Bluetooth indicator will remain steady.
  • Page 18 'EMPTY'. 4. Choose the desired device name and press Tuning to reconnect. 5. If automatic reconnection fails then you will generally be able to connect simply by selecting 'Blutune 5' or 'Blutune 6' pairing in your device's Bluetooth settings.
  • Page 19 Bluetooth information Bluetooth connectivity performance may vary depending on the connected The Bluetooth capabilities of your radio enable it to receive audio from many Bluetooth devices. Please refer to the Bluetooth capabilities of your device Bluetooth capable devices including mobile phones, personal computers before connecting to your radio.
  • Page 20 Setting alarm times or at weekends. In the event of a power interruption your radio has a built-in memory that will retain your alarm settings. Ensure that the time is set correctly before setting the alarms. Alarms can be set while the radio is in standby mode or switched on. You may set the alarm duration to sound for 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes please see 'To set the alarm duration' page 21.
  • Page 21 • If setting the alarm to once only, continue with step 10 below. Otherwise skip to step 11. 10. Press Tuning to enter the setting. You will need need to set the day, month and year. 11. Press Tuning to enter the setting. The alarm source option will show on the display.
  • Page 22: When The Alarm Sounds

    When the alarm sounds setting procedure. When your radio is set to wake by the radio alarm, your radio will switch to the selected radio station. If the radio cannot connect to Note: If the radio is switched on because of a radio alarm you can control basic functions such as the volume control. back to standby mode when the alarm duration has elapsed.
  • Page 23: Snooze Function

    Snooze function 1. When the radio or buzzer alarm sounds, press Tuning/Select/Snooze control. This will silence the alarm for the selected number of minutes. The snooze duration can be adjusted between 5 and 20 minutes in 5 minute increments. The default setting is 10 minutes. When Snooze has been pressed during an alarm, the display will show the Snooze symbol .
  • Page 24 Disable alarms 1. Apply a long press on the Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 button. ' 2. Press Tuning to enter the alarm setting menu. 3. Rotate Tuning 4. Press Tuning to disable the alarm. Enable or disable alarms (see page 19), you may quickly enable or disable that alarm by means of a short press on the appropriate alarm button as follows.
  • Page 25: Sleep Function

    Sleep function Your radio can be set to turn off after a preset time has elapsed. The sleep timer can be set to between 10 and 90 minutes. 1. Apply a long press on the On/Standby button to access the sleep timer. 2.
  • Page 26: Software Version

    Setting the clock manually Normally your radio will set its clock automatically using the DAB radio signal. If no DAB signal is available and you need to set the time manually, please follow the procedure shown below. 1. Press On/Standby to switch on the radio. 2.
  • Page 27: Language Function

    Display backlight dimmer The brightness of the display can be adjusted for when the radio is in standby or when in use. If you use the unit in the bedroom, you may prefer a lower standby brightness level than the standard setting. There are four standby brightness levels and four levels for when the radio is in use.
  • Page 28: Equaliser Function (Bass & Treble)

    Equaliser function The sound on your radio can be adjusted to suit your personal taste for options. Alternatively, you may set the treble and bass levels as required. 1. Press On/Standby to switch on the radio. 2. Press Menu. 3. Rotate and press Tuning to select 'SYSTEM' and then 'EQ MODE'. 4.
  • Page 29: 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 DC IN therefore recommend setting the volume to a low level before connecting Aux In...
  • 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 On/Standby to switch on the radio. 2. Press Menu. 3. Rotate and press the Tuning control to select and then 'RESET'.
  • Page 31: Safety Notices

    Safety notices • Your radio and AC/DC adaptor should not be exposed to dripping or placed on the radio or adaptor. Do not allow this radio to be exposed to water, steam or sand. Do not • It is recommended to operate the product such that there is a minimum leave your radio where excessive heat could cause damage such as in distance (10cm recommended) to adjacent objects in order to ensure a parked car where the heat from the sun can build up even though the...
  • Page 32 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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