Roberts Rambler RD-76 User Manual

Roberts Rambler RD-76 User Manual

Fm rds/dab digital radio

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RD-76
FM RDS/DAB digital radio
Please read this manual before use

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Summary of Contents for Roberts Rambler RD-76

  • Page 1 RD-76 FM RDS/DAB digital radio Please read this manual before use...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Controls ... 2-3 Battery operation ...4 Using the AC adaptor ...4 Operating your radio - DAB ...5 Selecting a station - DAB ...6 Secondary services - DAB ...6 Display modes - DAB ...7 Finding new stations - DAB ...8 Signal strength display - DAB ...8...
  • Page 3: Controls

    Controls (Top) 1. Volume control 2. On/off button 3. On/Off indicator 4. FM/DAB button 5. Auto Tune button 6. Menu button If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 7. Info button 8.
  • Page 4 Controls (Back) 10. Headphone socket 11. Line output socket 12. Battery compartment 13. DC jack socket...
  • Page 5: Battery Operation

    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-76 is used via the AC adaptor whenever possible with battery operation for occasional or stand-by use only.
  • Page 6: Operating Your Radio - Dab

    "Roberts digital radio" for a few seconds and the On/Off indicator will light. 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 7: Selecting A Station - Dab

    3. Press and release the Tuning/Select 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 8: Display Modes - Dab

    Display modes - DAB Your radio has seven display modes:- 1. Press the 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 9: Finding New Stations - Dab

    1. Press and release the Auto Tune 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 10: Manual Tuning - Dab

    4. Press and release the Tuning/Select control to select the required DAB channel. 5. Use the signal level display to assist you in positioning your radio for best reception. Move the radio/aerial around until the fi lled blocks move past the empty block. When you are receiving a good signal the display will show the multiplex name and add stations within the multiplex to the station list.
  • Page 11: 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 release the Menu button the display will show “Manual tune.”...
  • 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 digital radio" for a few seconds. 3. Press the FM/DAB button to select the FM band.
  • Page 13: Manual Tuning - Fm

    3. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to tune to a station. The frequency will change in steps of 50kHz. 4. When the waveband end is reached the radio will recommence tuning from the opposite waveband end. 5. Set the Volume control to the required setting.
  • Page 14: Display Modes - Fm

    "Mono". Your radio will switch to mono mode. 2. To return to stereo mode press and hold in the Tuning/Select control until the display shows "Auto". Your radio will switch to stereo mode. Note: FM stereo is only available when listening via earphone/head-...
  • Page 15: Software Version

    Favourite button Your radio is fi tted with a button which when pressed will automatically select the required waveband and tune to your Favourite station. This will allow you to store a total of one station from either the FM or DAB waveband.
  • 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. Press and hold down the Menu button for 2 seconds "Press SELECT to confi rm reset..." will be displayed.
  • Page 17: Headphone Socket

    Line out socket A 3.5mm Line out socket located on the rear of your radio is provided for connecting the audio signal to an external amplifi er. 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: 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.
  • Page 20 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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