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- Page 1 Blutune T2 DAB / DAB+ / FM RDS / Bluetooth portable digital radio with clock and alarms Please read this manual before use...
- Page 2 Contents Controls ..................2 Using USB memory devices ............19 Battery operation .................3-4 Playing files from USB memory devices........20-21 Navigation controls .................5 Automatically updating the clock ..........22 Using the radio for the first time............6 Setting the clock format & setting the clock manually ....22 Operating your radio - DAB ............7 Setting the alarm clock ............23-24 Selecting a station - DAB..............8...
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Page 3: Controls
Controls Rear 12 13 Volume Tuning Mode Select / Info / Snooze Aux In Alarm 1 Alarm 2 Preset Menu Dimmer 1. Dimmer button 9. Preset 2 / Next button 17. Battery compartment (see pages 3-4) 2. LCD display 10. Preset 3 / Play / Pause button 18. -
Page 4: Battery Operation
• We would recommend for economy that the Blutune T2 is used via the AC adaptor whenever possible with battery operation for occasional or stand-by use only. If extended listening using batteries is anticipated, then the use of rechargeable batteries is recommended, see page 4. -
Page 5: Battery Operation
Battery operation using rechargeable batteries (also see page 31) 1. Remove the battery cover on the back of the unit by pushing the catch down and lifting the cover off. 2. Slide the switch inside the battery compartment to the NiMH position. 3. -
Page 6: Navigation Controls
Navigation controls This page describes the basic means of controlling your Blutune T2 radio. Detailed instructions for each operating mode are given in the later sections of this book. 1. Pressing and releasing the On/Standby button brings your radio out of the Standby mode if running from the mains or switches it on if using batteries. -
Page 7: Using The Radio For The First Time
In order to disconnect the product from the mains, the mains adaptor should be removed from the mains socket completely. 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. Press the On/Standby button to switch on your radio. Scanning 2. When first switched on, the radio will be in DAB mode. After each use the Stations radio will remember the mode used and then switch on in that mode the next time it is used. If the radio has been used before, the last used station will be selected. -
Page 9: Selecting A Station - Dab
Selecting a station - DAB 16.34 1. Press On/Standby to switch on the radio. Londons Biggest conversation - LBC 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. Station list Scan Menu Any new stations found will be added to the station list. This function can also be used Manual tune to assist the positioning of the telescopic aerial or the radio to optimise reception for a Prune invalid... -
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 Station list Menu no longer be available. Also, from time to time, some DAB services may stop broadcasting, Scan or may change location or frequency. -
Page 12: Manual Tuning - Fm
Manual tuning - FM 16.34 103.40MHz 1. Rotate the Tuning control to tune to a station.The frequency will change in steps Tuning of 50kHz. Adjust the Volume. Scan sensitivity setting - FM Your radio will normally scan for FM broadcasts which are strong enough to give Scan setting good reception. However, you may wish the Auto-scan function to also be able to find Audio setting... -
Page 13: Display Options - Dab / Fm / Bluetooth / Usb Music Player
Display options - DAB / FM / Bluetooth / USB Music Player Scrolling text (DAB and FM) Your radio has a range of display options when in DAB, FM, Bluetooth and USB Tuning Music Player modes:- 16.34 Londons Biggest 1. Press the Tuning / Info control to cycle through the various options. conversation - LBC DAB display options Your radio can display the following in DAB mode:-... -
Page 14: Presetting Stations
Presetting stations in DAB and FM modes You may store your preferred DAB and FM radio stations to the preset station memories. There are 60 memory presets in your radio, 30 for DAB and 30 for FM. Presets are remembered by your 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 15 Storing a preset using the menu (presets 1 - 30) Mode 1. Press On/Standby to switch on the radio. Save to Preset 18. Preset empty 2. Select either the DAB or FM mode using the Mode button. 19. BBC Radio 2 3.
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Page 16: Connecting Bluetooth Devices
'Blutune T2'. Just occasionally it may take longer for the radio to be found by your Tuning device. 5. Select 'Blutune T2' to cause your phone, tablet or PC to pair with your radio and to establish a connection. Bluetooth Setup Bluetooth 6. -
Page 17: Playing Audio Files In Bluetooth Mode
Select / Info / Snooze 4. If you no longer want your Bluetooth device to be paired with your radio you will need to delete the 'Blutune T2' pairing on the device. Please refer to the device's Bluetooth documentation. -
Page 18: Bluetooth Information
View Bluetooth information Bluetooth Setup Bluetooth 1. To view the Bluetooth information of the currently connected Bluetooth View Details System settings device, press Menu and then choose 'View Details' and then 'Bluetooth Menu Info'. The Bluetooth information including Bluetooth status and friendly name Tuning will be displayed. -
Page 19: Bluetooth Information
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: Using Usb Memory Devices
Note: USB playback is not guaranteed when the radio is powered from the batteries. The Blutune T2 radio has been tested with a range of USB memory devices of up to 256GB capacity. USB memory must use the FAT or FAT 32 filing system in order to operate with your radio. Your radio is unable to play from media formatted using the exFAT or NTFS formats. -
Page 21: Playing Files From Usb Memory Devices
Playing files from USB memory devices 1. Carefully insert the USB memory device into the USB socket at the back of the Music Player radio. USB Playback Mode Play mode 2. Press On/Standby to switch on the radio. System settings 3. - Page 22 Repeat and shuffle functions In the music player menu you may choose to repeat the current album or Music Player Menu track or to play the files in random order. USB Playback Play mode System settings 1. When in the USB Music Player mode, press Menu as needed. Tuning 2.
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Page 23: Automatically Updating The Clock
Clock and Alarms System settings Time/Date Brightness Automatically updating the clock Language Your radio will usually set the clock time using the DAB signal. You may specify that the Snooze Menu Alarms radio sets its clock using signals from the DAB or FM waveband or none. If you choose Factory reset none you will need to set the clock manually. -
Page 24: Setting The Alarm Clock
Setting the alarm clock Your 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 radio has a built in memory that will retain your alarm settings. Ensure that the time is set correctly before setting the alarms. -
Page 25: Setting The Alarm Clock
Setting the alarm clock - cont. Alarm 1 Sound Tuning 6. The alarm can be set to buzzer, DAB radio or FM radio. For whichever radio mode is selected, the radio alarm may be set to any of the stations which have been stored as Buzzer presets or to the station most recently listened to. -
Page 26: Snooze Timer
Snooze timer Tuning 1. The snooze timer can be used to silence the alarm for 5, 10, 15 or 20 minutes before it will sound again. When the alarm sounds the snooze timer is activated by pressing the Tuning/Select/Snooze control or any of the two rows of buttons. 2. While the snooze timer is active, the alarm icon will flash on the clock display. -
Page 27: Software Version
1. Press On/Standby to switch on the radio. Brightness 2. Press Menu. SW version Language Blutune T2 - V1.0 Snooze 3. Choose 'System settings' and then 'Info'. The software version will be Alarms displayed. Press Menu as needed to exit. -
Page 28: Display Backlight Dimmer
Display backlight dimmer System settings Brightness The brightness of the display can be adjusted for when the radio is in standby or when Language Dimmer in use. If you use the unit in the bedroom, you may prefer a lower standby brightness Snooze Alarms level than the standard setting. -
Page 29: Usb Socket For Smartphone Or Tablet Charging
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 30: System Reset
System reset System settings Brightness If your radio fails to operate correctly, or some digits on the display are Language missing or incomplete carry out the following procedure. Snooze Alarms Factory reset Info 1. Press On/Standby to switch on the radio. Press Menu. Menu 2. -
Page 31: Safety Advice
Safety advice • Your radio and AC/DC adaptor should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be 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: A Few Words About Batteries
A Few Words about Batteries… Rechargeable batteries Your Roberts Blutune T2 radio has been designed to use a choice of Your Blutune T2 radio uses a range of methods to ensure correct and power sources. You may plug it into the mains using the supplied high- safe charging of Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride batteries. - Page 33 If you intend not to use your radio for some months, then we recommend that the batteries are removed and put away, keeping them in a cool place out of reach of children, away from moisture and such that no metal object can contact the battery terminals.
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Page 34: Audio Codecs
Audio codecs Your radio supports a range of audio codecs which allow users to play music directly from USB flash memory devices. The following table summarises the maximum supported bit-rates for the various audio formats that are playable on your radio. Higher rates may be playable in some cases but performance of the product may be affected. Codec Maximum supported data rate AAC (LC, HE, HE V2) 320 kbits/sec FLAC... -
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 able to attend to any defect quickly and efficiently, but should it be necessary the dealer will return the product to the company’s service department 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 © 2017 Roberts Radio Limited Issue 1 2017-08-24...
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