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Roberts Gemini 59 RD-59 User Manual

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  • Page 1 RD-59 FM RDS / DAB digital radio Please read this manual before use...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Controls ... 2-3 Battery operation ...4 Lock switch ...4 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 Manual tuning - DAB ...10...

  • Page 3: Controls

    Controls (Front) 1. Speaker 2. Band button 3. Auto Tune button 4. Info button If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 5. Volume Down button 9. Battery Low indicator 6. Volume Up button 10.

  • Page 4: Controls

    Controls (Back) 13. Battery compartment 14. Telescopic aerial 15. Headphone socket 16. DC jack socket...

  • Page 5: Battery Operation

    • Note: 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. The radio is designed to automatically switch off as the batteries become exhausted.

  • Page 6: 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 7: Operating Your Radio - Dab

    "ROBERTS" for a few seconds and then "Welcome to DAB". 3. If this is the fi rst time the radio is used a quick scan of the UK Band III DAB channels will be carried out. The display will show "Welcome to DAB".

  • Page 8: Selecting A Station - Dab

    3. Press and release the Select button to select the station. The display may show "Now tuning..." while your radio fi nds the new station. 4. Adjust the Volume buttons 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.

  • Page 9: 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. Program Type Displays the 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 "Fast 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 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

    6. Press and release the Select button to confi rm the setting. The display will return to normal tuning mode. Note: Not all DAB broadcasts are able to use the DRC function. If the broadcast does not support DRC, then the DRC setting in the radio will have no effect.

  • 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

    5. When the end of the waveband is reached the radio will recommence tuning from the opposite end of the waveband. 6. Adjust the Volume control to the required setting.

  • Page 15: Display Modes - Fm

    Note: These FM mode information displays are 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: Presetting Stations - Dab And Fm

    Recalling a preset - DAB and FM 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. Select the required waveband. 3. Momentarily press the required Preset button. Your radio will then tune to the station stored in preset memory.

  • Page 17: Stereo / Mono Setting - Fm

    However, as a stereo signal becomes weaker the audio signal will become poorer. It may be preferable to force the radio to play the station in mono in order to reduce the level of audio noise.

  • Page 18: Scan Sensitivity Setting - Fm

    Your radio will normally scan for FM broadcasts which are strong enough to give good reception. However, you may wish the Auto-scan function to also be able to fi nd weaker signals, possibly from more distant radio transmitters. Your radio includes a local / distant option for the Auto-scan function.

  • Page 19: Software Version

    3. After a few seconds the display will revert to the normal display mode. 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 Info button for 2 seconds 2.

  • Page 20: 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. IMPORTANT: Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

  • Page 21: 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 22 Notes...
  • Page 23 If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) Notes...

  • Page 24: 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.

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