Roberts Gemini 11 RD-11 User Manual

Fm rds/dab digital radio with pause plus

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RD-11
FM RDS/DAB digital radio
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  • Page 1 RD-11 FM RDS/DAB digital radio with Please read this manual before use...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Controls ... 2 Battery operation ... 3 Mains operation ... 3 Operating your radio - DAB ... 4 Selecting a station - DAB ... 5 Secondary services - DAB ... 6 Display modes - DAB ... 6 Finding new stations - DAB ... 7 Autoselect - DAB ...
  • Page 3: Controls

    Controls (Top) 1. On/Off button 2. Mains LED indicator 3. Mains input socket (on rear) button 5. Auto Tune button 6. FM/DAB button If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 7.
  • Page 4: Battery Operation

    3. Reduced power, distortion and a ‘stuttering’ sound are all signs that the batteries may need replacing. 4. If the radio is not to be used for any extended period of time it is recommended that the batteries are removed from the radio.
  • Page 5: Operating Your Radio - Dab

    2. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. The display will show Roberts DAB digital radio for a few seconds. 3. If this is the first time the radio is used a quick scan of UK Band III DAB channels will be carried out. The display will show Autotune Quick scan.
  • Page 6: Selecting A Station - Dab

    Tuning while your radio finds the new station. 4. Adjust the Volume and Tone controls to the required settings. Note: If after selecting a station the display shows Not Available it may be necessary to relocate your radio to a position giving better reception.
  • Page 7: Secondary Services - Dab

    Secondary services - DAB 1. Certain radio stations have one or more secondary services asso- ciated with them. If a station has a secondary service associated with it the display will show > next to the station name on the station list.
  • Page 8: Finding New Stations - Dab

    1. Press and release the Auto Tune button, the display will show Autotune Quick scan. Your radio will perform a scan of the UK DAB frequencies. As new stations are found the station counter on the...
  • Page 9: Manual Tuning - Dab

    1. Repeatedly press and release the Info button until the lower line of the display shows signal strength. 2. Position your radio and carefully angle the telescopic aerial for best reception using the signal strength display as guide. Move your radio around and position to give maximum number of black rectangles on signal strength display.
  • Page 10: Using Your Radio's Pauseplus Feature

    PAUSE and the time which the radio station has been on Pause. 2. To return to the radio station that you were listening to simply press button and your radio will continue playing from where you left off. The display will alternate between DELAY and the amount by which you are behind real time.
  • Page 11 35 minutes depending on the station you are listening to. The length of 10 minutes so that your radio will always correctly follow station reconfigurations. 1. To change the...
  • Page 12: Operating Your Radio - Fm

    Operating your radio - FM 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial 2. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. The display will show Roberts DAB digital radio for a few seconds. 3. Press the FM/DAB button to select the FM band.
  • Page 13: Manual Tuning - Fm

    Manual tuning - FM 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial 2. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. The display will show Roberts DAB digital radio for a few seconds. 3. Press the FM/DAB button to select the FM band.
  • Page 14: Display Modes - Fm

    1. If a station being received is weak some hiss may be audible. To reduce the hiss press and hold in the Select button until the display shows Audio mode : Mono, your radio will switch to mono mode. 2. To return to stereo mode press and hold in the Select button until the display shows Audio mode: Auto, your radio will switch to stereo mode.
  • Page 15: Presetting Stations - Dab And Fm

    1. Press the On/Off button to switch on the radio. 2. Select the required waveband by pressing the FM/BAB button. 3. Momentarily press the required Preset button, your radio will tune to the station stored in preset memory. If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-...
  • Page 16: 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. Switch off your radio 2. Switch on your radio - as soon as the screen shows Roberts DAB digital radio press and hold down the Select button until the display shows System reset.
  • Page 17: Headphone Socket

    Line out socket A 3.5mm Line out socket located on the rear of you radio is provided for connecting the audio signal to an external amplifier. Inserting a line out audio cable will not mute the internal loudspeaker. Set the volume control to minimum if desired.
  • Page 18: General

    General Do not allow this radio to be exposed to water, steam or sand. Do not leave your radio where excessive heat could cause damage such as in a parked car where the heat from the sun can build up even though the outside temperature may not seem too high.
  • Page 19: Mains Supply

    When replacing the fuse only a 3A ASTA approved to BS1362 type should be used and be sure to re-fit the fuse cover. IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN. Replacement fuse holders are available from Roberts Radio Technical Services at the address shown on the rear of this manual.
  • Page 20: 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 below. Technical Helpline :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during office hours)

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