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- Page 1 RD-55 FM RDS/DAB Digital Portable Radio with SD/USB/One touch record Please read this manual before use...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Favourite station order ...21 Alphanumeric station order ...21 Active station order ...21 Prune stations ...22 Using an SD Memory card with your radio ...23 Recording a radio program - DAB only ...23 SD card format ...24 View fi le space ...25 File playback ... -
Page 3: Controls
Controls 1. Speakers 2. LCD display 3. On/Off button 4. Low battery indicator If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 5. Band button 6. Auto tune button 7. Advanced information button 8. - Page 4 Controls (rear) 13. Telescopic aerial 14. Battery compartment...
- Page 5 Controls Left hand side 15. Sound switch 16. Auxiliary in socket 17 Line out socket 18. Earphone socket If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) Right hand side 19. DC input socket 20.
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Page 6: Controls
Controls (Top) 22. SD card slot 23. USB socket 24. Rubber cover... -
Page 7: Battery Operation
‘stuttering’ sound are also 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. We would recommend for economy that the RD-55 is used via the mains adaptor whenever possible with battery operation for occasional or stand-by use only. -
Page 8: Using The Ac Adaptor
IMPORTANT: The mains adaptor is used as the means of connecting the radio to the mains supply. The mains socket used for the radio must remain accessible during normal use. In order to disconnect the radio from the mains completely, the mains adaptor should be removed from the mains socket outlet completely. -
Page 9: Operation Modes
Operation modes Your radio has 4 operation modes, DAB, FM, Playlist mode and Auxiliary input. 1. Press the Band button to change the operation mode between DAB, FM, Playlist and Auxiliary input mode. • DAB mode is used for listening to Digital Radio broadcasts and for recording programmes to a memory card. -
Page 10: 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 fi rst time the radio is used a quick scan of UK Band III DAB channels will be carried out. The display will show "Now tuning". If the radio has been used before the last used station will be selected. -
Page 11: Selecting A Station - Dab
Stop rotating the tuning control when you fi nd the station that you wish to hear. 3. Press and release the Tuning/Record control to select the station. The display may show "Now tuning" while your radio fi nds the new station. 4. Adjust the Volume control to the required setting. -
Page 12: Presetting Stations
Presetting stations There are 5 memory presets on each radio band DAB and FM. 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on the radio. Tune to the required station as previously described. 3. Press and hold down the required Preset button until the display shows e.g. -
Page 13: Finding New Stations - Dab
1. Press and release the Auto Tune button, the display will show "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 14: Operating Your Radio - Search Tuning Fm
Operating your radio - Search tuning FM 1. Fully extend the telescopic aerial for FM reception. 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 15: Manual Tuning - Fm
3. Rotate the Tuning/Record control to tune to a station. The frequency will change in steps of 50 kHz on FM. 4. When the waveband end is reached the radio will recommence tuning from the opposite waveband end. 5. Set the Volume control to the desired settings. -
Page 16: Secondary Services - Dab
Additional features DAB and FM Secondary services - DAB 1. Certain radio stations have one or more secondary services associ- ated 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 17: Display Modes - Dab
Display modes - DAB Your radio has eight display modes:- 1. Press the Advanced 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 18: Display Modes - Fm
Display modes - FM Your radio has four display modes:- The Radio Data System (RDS) is a system in which inaudible digital information is transmitted in addition to the normal FM radio programme. RDS offers several useful features. The following are available on your radio:- 1. -
Page 19: Using Your Radios Pauseplus Feature
The display will show the "Pause symbol" and the time that you are delayed by. 2. To return to the radio station that you were listening to simply press and release the Tuning/Record control and your radio will continue playing from where you left off. - Page 20 1. Rotate the Tuning/Record control or press and hold the Fastforward or Rewind buttons to scroll to the item you wish to listen. 2. When using your radio's feature the top line of display automatically switches to show the time that you are delayed.
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Page 21: Dynamic Range Control (Drc)
Dynamic Range Control (DRC) settings 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 Advanced info button until display shows “Station order.”... -
Page 22: Station Order Setup - Dab
Station order setup - DAB Your radio has 3 station order settings from which you can choose. The station order settings are, favourite station, alphanumeric and active station. Note: Your radio default station order is alphanumeric. 1. Press and hold in the Advanced info button until "Station order"... -
Page 23: Prune Stations
Prune stations Some DAB services may stop broadcasting or you may not be able to receive a station. Prune stations will delete the DAB stations from your station list that can no longer be received. 1. Press and hold in the Advanced info button until "Station order" appears on the display. -
Page 24: Using An Sd Memory Card With Your Radio
(HCSD) standard. Inserting and removing a card To insert an SD card into your radio, lift up the left hand rubber cover on the top of your radio and push the card label side forward and gold contacts fi rst into the SD card slot until it clicks. -
Page 25: Sd Card Format
Formatting your SD card erases any previously recorded fi les. It also allows an SD card formatted on another device to be re-formatted for use on your radio. The SD card can be formatted in DAB, FM or Playlist mode. 1. Insert an SD card into the slot. -
Page 26: View Fi Le Space
"Yes" appears on the display. 6. Press and release the Tuning/Record control and "Formatting please wait" will appear on the display. Your sd card will be formatted and the display will show "formatted". The radio will return to the previous screen. •... -
Page 27: File Playback
File playback The playlist mode displays the fi les on the current memory card. The display will show the current fi le details. 1. Ensure your SD card is inserted correctly. 2. Press the Band button until the Play list mode is selected. "Finding tracks"... - Page 28 Fast forward fi les 1. Press the Fast Forward button to skip to the next track until all fi les have been played. 2. Whilst a track is playing rotate Tuning/Record control the until the desired part of the track is reached. Rewind fi...
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Page 29: Delete Fi Les
7. Rotate the Tuning/Record control to select "Yes" on the display. 8. Press and release the Tuning/Record control and your fi le will be deleted from your track list. The radio will return to your track list. If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-... -
Page 30: Usb Connection
Your radio uses the FAT 16 format for storing fi les on the SD card. 1. Lift up the right hand side rubber cover on the top of your radio and insert the usb cable into the slot. 2. In DAB mode press and hold in the Advanced info button and rotate the Tuning/Record control until "Memory Card"... - Page 31 PC and your SD card. 6. Use windows explorer (or equivalent software) to copy the fi les as needed. Remember, the RD55 radio records fi les into and plays fi les from the "RADIO" folder on the SD card.
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Page 32: Fm Stereo/Mono
Software version The software display cannot be altered and is just for your reference. 1. To view which software version your radio has press and hold in the Advanced info button until "Station order" appears on the display. 2. Rotate the Tuning/Record control until the software version shows... -
Page 33: Signal Strength Display - Dab
1. Press and release the Advanced info button until the lower line of the display shows the signal strength. 2. Position your radio and carefully angle the telescopic aerial for best reception using the signal strength display as a guide. Move your radio around and position to give maximum number of black rectangles on signal strength display. -
Page 34: 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 on your radio. 2. Press and hold in the Advanced info button until "Station order"... -
Page 35: Auxiliary In Socket
3. Adjust the Volume control for comfortable listening. Line out socket A 3.5mm Line out socket located on the left hand end of your radio is provided for connecting the audio signal to an external amplifi er. Insert- ing a line out audio cable will not mute the internal loudspeaker. Set the volume control to the minimum if desired. -
Page 36: Sound Switch
Display backlight 1. When your radio is powered by the AC adaptor the display backlight will be switched on when the radio is in use. 2. When using on batteries, the display backlight will be switched on for... -
Page 37: 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 38: Specifi Cations
Specifi cations Power Requirements AC adaptor AC 230 volts, 50Hz Batteries 6 x LR14 (C size) Battery Life Approx. 20 hours, listening for 4 hours a day at normal volume using alkaline cells. Frequency Coverage 174.928 - 239.200MHz 87.50 - 108 MHz The Company reserves the right to amend the specifi... -
Page 39: 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. These statements do not affect the statutory rights of a consumer. - Page 40 ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES 97-99 Worton Road Isleworth Middlesex TW7 6EG Technical Helpline :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during offi ce hours) Website: http://www.robertsradio.co.uk Issue 1...
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