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Roberts MP-16CD Owner's Manual

Roberts MP-16CD Owner's Manual

Cd am/fm rds/dab digital sound system with mp3 and remote control
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CD AM/FM RDS/DAB digital sound system
with MP3 and remote control
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  • Page 1 MP-16 CD AM/FM RDS/DAB digital sound system with MP3 and remote control Please read this manual before use...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents MP-16 Sound features ...2 Controls ... 3-5 Remote handset battery replacement ...6 Connecting the AM loop aerial ...6 Connecting the loudspeakers ...7 Mains operation ...8 Setting the clock ...9 Using your system for the fi rst time ...10 Selecting the MP-16 modes ...11 Operating your radio - DAB ...12 Selecting a station - DAB ...13 Secondary services - DAB ...13...

  • Page 3: Sound Features

    MP-16 Sound System features The Roberts MP-16 Sound system provides the following features in an attractive compact unit. Radio The MP-16 can receive DAB, FM (with RDS), and AM (Medium Wave) bands. The MP-16 plays audio CDs (can also play CDR, CDRW discs) CD-MP3 The MP-16 plays MP3 fi...

  • Page 4: Controls

    Controls (Front) 1. CD compartment 2. Headphone socket 3. Tuning Up or Down buttons 4. Select button 5. Equalizer button 6. Auto-tune button 7. Timer / Info button 8. On/Off button 9. Band / Source button 10. Infra-red sensor 11. Preset +5 button 12.
  • Page 5 Controls (Rear) 19. DAB/FM Telescopic aerial (socket F-type) 20. AM Loop aerial socket 21. Optical output socket (Toslink) 22. Auxiliary input sockets If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 23. Line output sockets 24.
  • Page 6 Remote control 1. Band button 2. Clock adjust / Preset button 3. Alarm button 4. Keypad buttons 1-10 5. CD Eject button 6. Tuning Down / Rewind button 7. Tuning Up / Fast-forward button 8. OK / Select button 9. Auto-Tune button 10.

  • Page 7: Remote Handset Battery Replacement

    Remote handset battery replacement 1. Press in the tab on the left hand side of the battery tray and slide the tray out. 2. Remove battery holder by pushing holder in direction shown. 3. Remove battery from holder. 4. Replace battery (CR2025 or equivalent) ensuring that the positive side of the battery faces you with holder positioned as shown.

  • Page 8: Connecting The Loudspeakers

    Connecting loudspeakers The loudspeakers should be connected using the cable supplied as shown. The two loudspeakers are identical. One loudspeaker should be placed in front of and to the left of the normal listening position, and the other in front and to the right. It is important for good bass reproduction and stereo location that both speakers are wired in the same phase with respect to the amplifi...

  • Page 9: Mains Operation

    Mains operation Before connecting the mains, ensure that the loudspeakers and any other audio components are connected. Please disconnect the mains supply before making any changes to the audio connections. 1. Place your sound system on a fl at surface. 2.

  • Page 10: Setting The Clock

    Please note: The instructions for the MP-16 are described fi rstly using the remote control (highlighted in bold) and secondly using the front panel [highligthed with brackets]. Setting the clock Leave the unit in Standby while the clock sets. In the event that the clock does not automatically set follow the procedure below.

  • Page 11: Using Your System For The Fi Rst Time

    Using your system for the fi rst time 1. Fully extend the telescopic aerial. 2. Press the On/Off button [Standby on front panel] to switch on your sound system. 3. If this is the fi rst time the sound system is used the display will show "FM"...

  • Page 12: Selecting The Mp-16 Modes

    Selecting the MP-16 modes To select DAB 1. Press and release the DAB button [Band / Source button on front panel] the unit will enter the DAB mode. See page 12. To select CD 1. Press and release the CD button [Band / Source button on front panel] the unit will enter the CD mode.

  • Page 13: Operating Your Radio - Dab

    Operating your radio - DAB 1. Fully extend the telescopic aerial located on the rear of your sound system. 2. If your sound system is in standby mode, press the On/Off button [Standby button on front panel] to switch on your system. 3.

  • Page 14: Selecting A Station - Dab

    Selecting a station - DAB 1. The top line of the display shows the name of the station currently selected. 2. Press the Up or Down Tuning buttons to scroll through the list of available stations. Stop pressing the Tuning buttons when you fi nd the station that you wish to hear.

  • Page 15: 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 16: Finding New Stations - Dab

    Finding new stations - DAB As time passes new stations may become available. To fi nd new stations proceed as follows:- 1. Press and release the Auto-tune button, the display will show "Scan- ning". 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 17: Manual Tuning - Dab

    Manual Tuning - DAB Manual tuning allows you to tune directly to the various DAB Band III channels. UK DAB stations are located in the range 11B to 12D. 1. Press and release the Setup button [Press and hold the Select button on the front panel] until the display shows "Station order".

  • Page 18: Station Order Setup - Dab Only

    Station order setup - DAB only Your sound system 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 release the Setup button [Press and hold the Select button on the front panel] until "Station order"...

  • Page 19: Prune Stations - Dab Only

    Prune stations - DAB only 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 release the Setup button [Press and hold Select button on front panel] until "Station order"...

  • Page 20: Dynamic Range Control (Drc) Settings - Dab Only

    Dynamic Range Control (DRC) settings - DAB only DRC can make quieter sounds easier to hear when your radio is used in a noisy environment. This function is only for the DAB waveband. 1. Press the On/Off button [Standby button on front panel] to switch on your sound system.

  • Page 21: Operating Your Radio - Search Tuning Fm

    Operating your radio - Search tuning FM 1. Fully extend the telescopic aerial. 2. Press the On/Off button [Standby button on front panel] to switch on your sound system. 3. Press and release the Band button [Band / Source button on front panel] until the FM band is selected.

  • Page 22: Automatic Programme Type Search - Fm

    Automatic programme type search - FM Your sound system can automatically search for a programme type such as news, sport etc. and will tune in to a station transmitting this information. 1. Fully extend the telescopic aerial. 2. Press the On/Off button [Standby button on front panel] to switch on your sound system.

  • Page 23: Display Modes - Fm Rds

    Display modes - FM RDS Your system has four display modes in FM. The Radio Data System (RDS) is a system in which inaudible digital information in addition to the normal FM radio programme is transmitted. On FM the bottom line of the display can be set to any of the following modes.

  • Page 24: Operating Your Radio - Search Tuning Mw

    Operating your radio - Search tuning MW 1. For MW the unit uses the external loop antenna. Position and rotate the loop antenna for best reception. 2. Press the On/Off button [Standby button on front panel] to switch on your sound system. 3.

  • Page 25: Manual Tuning - Fm And Mw

    Manual tuning - FM and MW 1. Press the On/Off button [Standby button on front panel] to switch on your sound system. 2. Press and release the Band button [Band/Source button on front panel] to select the FM or MW band. Fully extend the telescopic aerial for FM reception.
  • Page 26 Presetting stations - DAB There are 10 memory presets for the DAB. 1. Press the On/Off button [Standby button on front panel] to switch on your sound system. 2. Tune to the required station as previously described. 3. Press and hold down the required Preset button (1 to 10) until the display shows e.g.

  • Page 27: Presetting Stations

    4. Stations stored in preset memories may be overwritten by following the above procedure. Presetting stations (using front panel) 1. Press and hold down the required preset button (1-5) on the front panel. 2. To store presets 6 -10 press and release the +5 Preset button then press and hold the required preset button.

  • Page 28: Equalizer Function

    Equalizer function The tone on your sound system can be adjusted to suit the particular broadcast listened to or according to personal preferences. Your sound system has fi ve equalizer modes:- 1. Press the Equalizer button to cycle through the various modes. a.

  • Page 29: Sleep Function

    Sleep function Your sound system can be set to turn off after a preset time has elapsed. The sleep setting can be adjusted between 10 and 90 minutes in 10 minute increments. 1. To set the desired sleep time, press the Sleep button to enter the sleep setup.

  • Page 30: Compact Discs

    Compact discs Use only Digital Audio CDs which have the Never write on a CD or attach any sticker to the CD. Always hold the CD at the edge and store it in its box after use with the label facing up. To remove dust and dirt, breathe on the CD and wipe it with a soft, lint free cloth in a straight line from the centre towards the edge.

  • Page 31: Playing A Cd

    Inserting a CD Ensure the cd tray is empty before inserting a CD. Press the Cd/Eject button to ensure the unit is empty. 1. To select the CD mode press the CD button [Band/Source button on the front panel]. 2. To eject or load a CD press and release the CD Eject button. 3.
  • Page 32 4. To stop play, press the Stop button. The total number of CD tracks will be displayed. 5. To take out the CD, press and release the CD Eject button. The display will show "Open". Selecting a track 1. While the CD is playing, press either the Fastforward or Rewind buttons to change to the desired track, the track number appears in the display.
  • Page 33 Search function 1. While the CD is playing, press and hold the Fastforward or Rewind buttons. 2. Release the button when the desired part of the track is reached. Repeat a single track 1. While the CD is playing, press the Setup button [Preset 2/Repeat button on the front panel] until the single track symbol appears in the display.

  • Page 34: Mp3 Cd Mode

    CD Intro play 1. While the CD is in stop mode, press the Auto-tune/Intro button once to play the fi rst 10 seconds of all the tracks on the CD. 2. Press the Stop button to interrupt Intro play. CD time display The button marked Remain OK/Select button allows different time infor- mation to be displayed for the CD or track currrently being played.
  • Page 35 Playing an MP3 CD 1. Press the Play/Pause button to start playback. The display will show the fi rst track number. 2. Adjust the Volume to the required settings. 3. To pause playback press the Play/Pause button. To resume playback press the Play/Pause button again.
  • Page 36 Select a desired track 1. For track numbers 1-9 simply press the corresponding digit button. 2. For track numbers ten and above press the direct track access but- ton then press the required digits. 3. If the track number entered exceeds the number of tracks on the CD, then no track will be played.
  • Page 37 Repeat a single MP3 track 1. While the MP3 CD is playing, press the Setup button [Preset 2/Re- peat button on front panel] until the single track symbol appears in the display. The current track will be repeated. Repeat all MP3 tracks 1.

  • Page 38: Alarm

    Alarm Your sound system has an alarm which can be set to wake you to CD, FM radio, MW radio, DAB or an external source connected to the line input. 1. Press and release the Timer button [Press and hold the Timer/info button on front panel] the clock time will show on the display.
  • Page 39 7. Press and release the Timer button [Press and release the Timer/info button on the front panel twice] the alarm turn off time will show on the display and "OFF" will be displayed next to the alarm symbol. 8. Press and release the Clock adjust button [Press and release the Select button on the front panel] to adjust the alarm turn off hour digits.
  • Page 40 14. Your alarm can be set to the following modes: - Will wake you from favourite CD FM Tuner - Will wake you from FM radio station AM Tuner - Will wake you from MW radio station - Will wake you from DAB radio station - Will wake you from any source connected to the line input.
  • Page 41 15. Press and release the Timer button [Press and release the Timer/Info button on the front panel twice] the volume will show on the display. 16. Press and release the Clock adjust button [Press and release the Select button on the front panel] to adjust the volume level. 17.

  • Page 42: Alarm

    Switching alarm on or off 1. To turn the alarm On (ENABLED) or Off (CANCEL) press and release the Alarm button. 2. The alarm symbol will appear when the alarm has been enabled. Cancelling alarms Note: The alarm will activate for the specifi ed alarm duration (maximum 24 hours).

  • Page 43: 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. Ensure that your radio is in DAB mode. 2. Press and hold in the Setup button [Press and hold the Select button on the front panel] the display will show "Station order".

  • Page 44: Clock Display

    Clock display 1. Your radio will display clock time when it is set to Standby mode.

  • Page 45: Headphone And Optical Output Sockets

    Headphone and optical output sockets 1. A 3.5mm Headphone Socket located on the front of your system is provided for use with headphones. Inserting a plug automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker. 2. A digital optical output socket is provided on the rear of your radio for connection to a mini-disc recorder or other equipment with a digital optical input.

  • Page 46: Line Level Input Socket

    Line-level input 1. Repeatedly press and release the Band button [Band/Source button on front panel] until "Aux" is displayed. 2. Connect an audio source (ie iPod, MP3 or CD player) to the Aux in socket. We strongly recommend that the unit is turned off when making connections to other equipment to avoid the possibility of unwanted loud noises from the loudspeakers or headphones.

  • Page 47: General

    General Do not allow this unit to be exposed to water, steam or sand. Do not leave your system where excessive heat could cause damage. For radio listen- ing it is recommended that the DAB band be used wherever possible as better results in terms of quality and freedom from interference will usually be obtained than on the FM and MW band.

  • Page 48: Mains Supply

    When replacing the fuse only a 3A ASTA approved to BS1362 type should be used and be sure to re-fi t 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 49: Notes

    Notes If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)
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  • Page 51: 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 overleaf. These statements do not affect the statutory rights of a consumer.
  • Page 52 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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