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- Page 1 RD-49 FM RDS/DAB digital radio Please read this manual before use...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Controls... 2-3 Battery.operation... 4-5 Using.the.AC.adaptor...5 Operating.your.radio.-.DAB...6 Selecting.a.station.-.DAB...7 Secondary.services.-.DAB...7 Display.modes.-.DAB...8 Finding.new.stations.-.DAB...9 Signal.strength.display.-.DAB..9 Manual.tuning.-.DAB...10 Autoselect.-.DAB...10 Dynamic.range.control.-.DAB...11 Operating.your.radio.-.FM...12 Manual.tuning.-.FM...13 Display.modes.-.FM...14 Software.version..15 Presetting.stations...15 Recalling.a.preset..16 System.reset...16 Headphone.socket...17 Display.backlight...17 General..18 Specifications...18 Circuit.features...18 Guarantee...19... -
Page 3: Controls
Controls (Front) 1. Speaker 2. Band button 3. LCD display 4. Charge LED indicator 5. Auto Tune button 6. Menu/info button If.you.need.any.further.advice,.please.call.our.Technical.Helpline.on.:- 020.8758.0338.(Mon-Fri) 7. On/Off button 8. Volume control 9. Tuning Up/Down buttons 10. Select button 11. Preset buttons... -
Page 4: Controls
Controls (Back) 12. Battery compartment 13. Telescopic aerial 14. Headphone socket 15. DC jack socket... -
Page 5: Battery.operation
Reduced power, distortion and a ‘stuttering’ sound are all signs that the batteries may need replacing. • 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 6: Using.the.ac.adaptor
Reduced power, distortion and a ‘stuttering’ sound are all signs that the batteries may need recharging. • 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. Using the AC adaptor The AC adaptor for use with the RD49 should provide 12 volts DC output at 500mA centre pin positive. -
Page 7: Operating.your.radio.-.Dab
2. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. The display will show "Roberts" 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 8: Selecting.a.station.-.Dab
"Tuning" while your radio finds the new station. 4. Adjust the Volume control to the required setting. 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. Secondary services - DAB 1. -
Page 9: Display.modes.-.Dab
Display modes - DAB Your radio has six display modes:- 1. Press and release the Menu/Info 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 type of station being listened to e.g. -
Page 10: 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 right-hand side of the display will increase and stations will be added to the list. -
Page 11: Manual.tuning.-.Dab
4. When a DAB signal is found, the display will show the name of the DAB multiplex. Any new radio stations found will be added to the list stored in the radio. 5. Press and release the Select button to return to normal tuning. -
Page 12: Dynamic.range.control.-.Dab
Dynamic Range Control (DRC) settings - DAB DRC can make quieter sounds easier to hear when your radio is used in a noisy environment. 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. Press and hold in the Menu/Info button the display will show “Software.”... -
Page 13: 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" for a few seconds. 3. Press the Band button to select the FM band. -
Page 14: Manual.tuning.-.Fm
4. Press either the Tuning Up or Down buttons to tune to a station. The frequency will change in steps of 50kHz. 5. When the waveband end is reached the radio will recommence tuning from the opposite waveband end. 6. Set the Volume control to the required setting. -
Page 15: Display.modes.-.Fm
Displays frequency of the station being audio mode listened to and displays the audio mode, Auto (stereo) or mono Note: When tuned to the FM band, information display is only available when the radio is able to receive RDS information from the broadcaster. If.you.need.any.further.advice,.please.call.our.Technical.Helpline.on.:- 020.8758.0338.(Mon-Fri) -
Page 16: Software.version
Presetting stations There are 5 memory presets for each of the two wavebands. 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. Tune to the required station as previously described. 3. Press and hold the required Preset button until the display shows e.g. -
Page 17: Recalling.a.preset
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 and hold down the Menu/Info button for 2 seconds "Software"... -
Page 18: Headphone.socket
Headphone socket A 3.5mm Headphone Socket located on the left hand side of your radio is provided for use with either headphones or an earpiece. Inserting a plug automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker. Display backlight 1. When using on batteries, the display backlight will be switched on for approximately 12 seconds when any button is pressed. -
Page 19: 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 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 on the rear of this manual.