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Summary of Contents for Roberts BAB MP-24
- Page 1 MP-24 DAB / FM RDS / CD / SD Sound System with MP3 / WMA playback facility Please read this manual before use...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents MP-24 System features ...2 Controls ... 3-6 Remote handset battery replacement ...7 Using your sound system for the first time ...8 Operating your radio - DAB ...9 Selecting a station - DAB ...10 Secondary services - DAB ...10 Display modes - DAB ...11 Finding new stations - DAB ...12 Manual tuning - DAB ...13 Signal strength display - DAB ...13... -
Page 3: System Features
MP-24 Sound system features The Roberts MP-24 Sound system provides the following features in an attractive compact unit. Radio The MP-24 can receive DAB and FM (with RDS) wavebands. The MP-24 plays audio CDs (can also play CDR, CDRW discs. CD-MP3/WMA The MP-24 plays MP3 and WMA files which have been recorded to CDR or CD-RW discs. -
Page 4: Controls
Controls (Top) 1. On/Off button 2. Sleep button 3. Dimmer button 4. Display button 5. Volume Up and Down button 6. Intro/Repeat button 7. Prog/Random button 8. Snooze button 9. SD card slot 10. Dimmer sensor... - Page 5 Controls (Front) 11. Skip Down/Rewind button 12. Skip Up/Fastforward button 13. Play/Pause/Select button 14. Stop button If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 15. Menu button 16. Alarm/Auto scan button 17.
- Page 6 Controls (Left hand side) 21. Mains input socket (Right hand side) 22. DAB wire antenna 23. Headphone socket 24. Auxiliary input socket...
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Page 7: Controls
Remote control 1. On/Off button 2. Function button 3. Menu button 4. Play/Pause/Select button 5. Skip Down/Rewind button 6. Sleep button 7. Volume Up button 8. Volume Down button 9. Snooze button 10. Dimmer button 11. Colour button 12. Stop button 13. -
Page 8: Remote Handset Battery Replacement
Remote handset battery replacement 1. Remove the battery cover on the rear of your remote control by applying pressure to the catch in the direction shown by the arrow in the diagram, and then lifting the cover. 2. Insert 2 x AAA size batteries into the compartment. Make sure the (+) and the (-) ends of the batteries are positioned as shown inside the compartment. -
Page 9: Using Your Sound System For The First Time
Using the sound system for the first time 1. Place your sound system on a flat surface. 2. Fully extend the wire aerial located on the side of your sound system. The wire should be fully extended and positioned for optimum reception. 3. -
Page 10: Operating Your Radio - Dab
Operating your radio - DAB 1. Fully extend the wire aerial. 2. If your sound system is in standby mode, press the On/Off button [On/off on the remote control] to switch on your sound system. 3. Press and release the Function button to select DAB. The display will show "DAB"... -
Page 11: Selecting A Station - Dab
Selecting a station - DAB 1. The top line of the display shows the name of the station currently selected. 2. Press the Skip Up or Down buttons to scroll through the list of available stations on the lower line of the display. Stop pressing the Skip buttons when you find the station that you wish to hear. -
Page 12: Display Modes - Dab
Display modes - DAB Your radio has seven display modes:- 1. Press the Display button to cycle through the various modes. a. Scrolling text Displays scrolling text messages such as artist/track name, phone in number, etc. b. Programme type Displays the programme type information for the station currently being received. -
Page 13: Finding New Stations - Dab
Finding new stations - DAB As time passes new stations may become available. To find new stations proceed as follows:- 1. Press and release the Alarm/Auto Scan button. The display will show "Scanning". Your radio will perform a scan of the UK DAB frequencies. As new stations are found the station counter on the right-hand side of the display will increase and stations will be added to the list. -
Page 14: Manual Tuning - Dab
Manual Tuning - DAB Manual tuning allows you to tune directly to the various DAB Band III channels. UK DAB stations are located in the range 11B to 12D. 1. Press and release the Menu button until the display shows "Station order". -
Page 15: Dynamic Range Control (Drc) Settings - Dab Only
Dynamic Range Control (DRC) settings - DAB only Dynamic Range Control (also known as DRC) can make quieter sounds easier to hear when your radio is used in a noisy environment. This function is only available for the DAB waveband. 1. -
Page 16: Operating Your Radio - Search Tuning Fm
Operating your radio - Search tuning FM 1. Fully extend the wire aerial and press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. Press and release the Function button until the FM band is selected. 3. Press the Skip Up button and then press the Alarm/Auto scan button. -
Page 17: Manual Tuning - Fm
Manual tuning - FM 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. Press and release the Function button as needed to select the FM waveband. 3. Fully extend the wire aerial for FM reception. 4. Repeatedly press the Skip Up and Down buttons to tune to a station. The frequency will change in steps of 50kHz. -
Page 18: Display Modes - Fm
Display modes - FM On FM the bottom line of the display can be set to any of the following modes:- 1. Press the Display button to cycle through the various modes. a. Scrolling text Displays scrolling text messages such as artist/track name, phone in number etc. -
Page 19: Presetting Stations
Presetting stations There are 20 memory presets available. There are 10 on each of the DAB and FM wavebands. 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. Tune to the required station as previously described. 3. Press the Prog/Random button, the display will show "Preset" with "01"... - Page 20 Recalling a preset station 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. Select the required waveband by pressing the Function button. 3. Press the Memory Up or Down buttons to select the desired preset number. 4. Your radio will tune to the station stored in preset memory.
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Page 21: Compact Discs / Mp3/Wma-Cds
Compact discs Use only Digital Audio CDs which have the Never write on a CD or attach any sticker to the CD. Always hold the CD at the edge and store it in its box after use with the label facing up. To remove dust and dirt, breathe on the CD and wipe it with a soft, lint free cloth in a straight line from the centre towards the edge. - Page 22 WARNING CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT means that the laser's construction makes it inherently safe so that the legally prescribed maximum permissible radiation values can never be exceeded. Caution: Using any equipment or devices other than those described and specified in these operating instructions, or tampering with the unit in any way, can result in dangerous exposure to radiation.
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Page 23: Playing A Cd
Inserting a CD 1. To open the CD compartment, tilt the front panel forwards. 2. Put the CD on the spindle until it clicks into place and then gently close the CD compartment by moving the front panel to its original position. - Page 24 5. To pause playback press the Play/Pause/Select button. The pause symbol will flash on the display. Audio CD: The current track number and the elapsed playing time will be shown on the display. MP3 / WMA CD: The file name with ID3 tag scrolls, the elapsed playing time will be shown on the display.
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Page 25: Selecting A Track
Selecting a track 1. Audio CD: While the CD is playing, press either the Skip Up or Down buttons to change the desired track. You can also skip to a wanted track when the player is in stop mode. Press the Play/Pause/Select button to play the selected track. - Page 26 Search function 1. While the CD is playing, press and hold down either the Skip Up or Down button. Release the button when the desired part of the track is reached. CD repeat mode 1. Whilst the CD is playing press the Intro/Repeat button. The radio will step through the following options: Audio CD: Repeat 1 Repeat ALL...
- Page 27 CD Random play 1. While the CD is playing, press the Prog/Random button to play all tracks on the CD in random order. "RAND" will appear on the display. The tracks are played in random order until all tracks have been played.
- Page 28 Checking and Editing a programme Whilst the CD is in stop mode, you can check and edit the program. 1. Press the Prog/Random button repeatedly. The display will show the play list that you have have already programmed. 2. You can edit the playlist. When the desired track that you want to edit is reached, follow the procedure for creating a playlist page Erasing a programme 1.
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Page 29: Using Sd Cards
Using SD cards Secure Digital (SD) cards can be used with the MP-24 for playback of MP3 or WMA files. Many different brands and capacities of SD card are available. Your MP-24 has been tested with a range of card types up to 2 GB capacity. However, there are many different card variants available and not all cards can be guaranteed to work in the MP-24. -
Page 30: Alarm
Alarm mode Your sound system has four alarms which can be set to wake you by radio (FM or DAB), CD, SD or beep type alarm. Each alarm can be set to sound: Once only Everyday Monday to Friday Monday to Saturday Saturday to Sunday The alarms can only be set with the radio in standby mode. - Page 31 6. Press the Alarm button to confirm the setting and to enter the alarm day option menu. You can select between once, daily, Mon-Fri, Mon- Sat and Sat-Sun. Display Once (Once) - Will sound at one time only Mon-Sun (Daily) - Will sound every day Mon-Fri (1-5)
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Page 32: Alarm
12. When the radio display is set to show both time and date the alarm symbol will appear if an alarm is set. To toggle between the large time display and the time and date display press the Display button. Note: When the alarm is set to wake by radio, the last used station will be switched on at the alarm time. -
Page 33: Sleep Function
Sleep function Your sound system can be set to turn off after a preset time has elapsed. The sleep setting can be adjusted between 0 and 90 minutes in 10 minute increments. 1. To set the desired sleep time, press the Sleep button to enter the sleep setup. -
Page 34: Snooze Function
Snooze 1. When the alarm sounds, pressing the Snooze button will silence the alarm for the number of minutes specified for that particular alarm. 2. The snooze setting can be adjusted between 5, 10, 15 and 20 minutes in 5 minute increments in the Alarm settings (see pages 29-31). Dimmer 1. -
Page 35: Clock Display
Clock display When in Standby your sound system has two display modes, time or time and date combined. 1. If your sound system is switched on, press the On/Off button to switch your sound system to the standby mode. 2. To toggle between the two display modes press the Display button. -
Page 36: Equaliser
Equaliser The tone on your sound system can be adjusted to suit the particular broadcast listened to. Your radio has four equaliser modes. 1. Press the EQ/UBS button (on the remote control) to cycle through the various modes: Rock, Pop, Jazz, Classic and User. 2. -
Page 37: Ultra Bass System
4. Press the EQ/UBS button again and "User Treble 0" will be displayed. The default Treble level is 0. 5. Press the Skip Up or Down buttons to adjust the required Treble level between +/-5. Note: If no button is pressed within 5 seconds the equaliser menu will exit and your changes will be accepted. -
Page 38: Software Version
Software version The software display cannot be altered and is just for your reference. 1. To view which software version your sound system has ensure your sound system is in DAB mode and press the Menu button to enter the menu setup. 2. -
Page 39: Auxiliary In Socket
Aux in socket (3.5mm Jack) 1. Repeatedly press and release the Function button until "Aux" is selected. 2. Connect a stereo or mono audio source (ie iPod, MP3 or CD player) to the Aux in socket on the right-hand side of the radio. 3. -
Page 40: Using An Alternative Aerial
Using an alternative aerial Your sound system comes with a wire aerial which should be arranged vertically behind the unit for best DAB reception. With reasonable signal conditions this will be sufficient for good reception. However, if the signal at the chosen location for the radio is very poor, it may be that reception would benefit from an external aerial. -
Page 41: Specifications
Specifications Power Requirements Mains AC 230 volts, 50Hz Battery (Remote control) 2 x AAA Frequency Coverage 87.5-108MHz 174.928 - 239.200MHz The Company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice. If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) Circuit features Loudspeakers... -
Page 42: Notes
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Page 43: Guarantee
In the event that it is not possible to return the instrument to the Roberts' dealer from whom it was purchased, please contact Roberts Radio Technical Services at the address shown overleaf. These statements do not affect the statutory rights of a consumer. - Page 44 ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES 97-99 Worton Road Isleworth Middlesex TW7 6EG Technical Helpline :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during office hours) Website: http://www.robertsradio.co.uk Issue 1...