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Smart radio with internet radio / dab+ / fm / bluetooth / music player / spotify / deezer / tidal / amazon prime music and works with alexa and remote control from iphone and android using undok
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iStream 3
Smart Radio with Internet radio / DAB+ / FM / Bluetooth / Music Player / Spotify /
Deezer / TIDAL / Amazon Prime Music and Works with Alexa
and remote control from iPhone and Android using UNDOK
Please read this manual before use

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  • Page 1 3 Smart Radio with Internet radio / DAB+ / FM / Bluetooth / Music Player / Spotify / Deezer / TIDAL / Amazon Prime Music and Works with Alexa and remote control from iPhone and Android using UNDOK Please read this manual before use...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents iStream 3 Smart Radio features Finding new DAB radio stations Before you can use this product FM Radio About this instruction manual Manual tuning Controls and connections Scan sensitivity setting - FM Battery operation using alkaline batteries Bluetooth mode...

  • Page 3: Istream 3 Smart Radio Features

    3 Smart Radio features ● Spotify Connect allows your Spotify selections to be played through The Roberts iStream 3 Smart Radio is a radio which provides the following the radio, remotely controlled from your iPhone, iPad, Android features in an attractive compact unit:- device or any Desktop.

  • Page 4: Before You Can Use This Product

    Before you can use this product We recommend before using your smart radio for the first time, to check for software updates. Details on updating your smart radio can be found on page 65. You will first need to connect your radio to your WiFi network see Configuration, page 11 onwards. Before you can use your radio, you must have the following: ● A broadband Internet connection (not required for DAB, FM or Music Player functions). ● A router (or equivalent wireless access point) providing a WiFi signal, connected to your broadband Internet Service Provider.

  • Page 5: About This Instruction Manual

    This instruction manual is split into sections for each of the operating modes of your Roberts iStream 3 internet radio. Each section is clearly identified by the shaded heading in the top right hand corner of each pair of pages.

  • Page 6: Controls And Connections

    Controls and connections Top view Pair Sleep 1. On/Off / Volume control 7. Tuning / Select / Snooze control 13. LCD display 2. Headphone socket 8. Bluetooth indicator 14. Mode / Bluetooth Pair button 3. Auxiliary input socket 9. Loudspeaker 15.
  • Page 7 DAB / DAB+ (Band III) : Channel block 5A-13F DC in : 12V 1.5A Batt. : 6 x 1.5V AA / AM-3 / LR6 Roberts Radio Limited PO Box 130, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 8YT, UK . DC input socket 20.

  • Page 8: Battery Operation Using Alkaline Batteries

    • We would recommend for economy that the iStream 3 is used via the AC adaptor whenever possible with battery operation for occasional or stand-by use only. If extended listening using batteries is anticipated, then the use of rechargeable batteries is recommended, see page 8.

  • Page 9: Battery Operation Using Rechargeable Batteries

    Introduction Battery operation using rechargeable batteries (also see page 72) 1. Slide the battery cover located underneath the unit in the direction of the arrow and lift upwards. 2. Slide the switch inside the battery compartment to the NiMH position (as shown). 3. Insert six identical Rechargeable LR6 (AA size) batteries into the spaces in the compartment. Take care to ensure all batteries are inserted with the correct polarity as shown on the battery compartment cover.

  • Page 10: Navigation Controls

    Navigation controls This page describes the basic means of controlling your iStream 3 radio. Instructions for each operating mode are given in the later sections of this book. 1. Pressing and releasing the On/Off control brings your radio out of Standby mode if running from the mains or switches it on if using batteries.
  • Page 11 Introduction Navigation controls cont. Text entry There are several occasions when you may need to enter text characters into your radio. For example, when setting up the WiFi connection, or when searching for artists or albums. When entering text you can use the Tuning/Select control alone or in conjunction with some of the buttons. The rotary control allows you to choose from all of the available characters, while the buttons allow you to move up and down or left and right through the list of characters.

  • Page 12: Configuration

    DC in : 12V 1.5A Batt. : 6 x 1.5V AA / AM-3 / LR6 Roberts Radio Limited your radio (marked 'DC') ensuring that the plug is pushed fully into the socket and PO Box 130, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 8YT, UK place your radio on a flat surface.

  • Page 13: Clock And Time Settings

    Configuration Clock and time settings The following instructions assume that you have just plugged in your radio Date/Time and you have just specified the language option for the menus (see page 11). 1. Rotate Tuning to highlight the desired clock format (either 12 or 24 hour) 12/24 hour format then press the control to enter your selection.

  • Page 14: Connecting To Your Computer Network

    Connecting to your computer network Before you can use your iStream 3 radio to listen to Internet radio or to music streamed from your computer, it Network settings must first be connected to your computer network. Keep network connected? This section of this book describes how to connect the radio to your network using the wireless (WiFi) connection.
  • Page 15 Configuration Connecting to your computer network - cont. 3. You will first need to identify your network in the list of network names presented Network settings by the Network Wizard. If no networks are found then you may have to get your wireless router working (please see the instructions supplied with it) or you may be Network wizard too far from the router.
  • Page 16 Connecting to your computer network - cont. SSID 5. If your network is not found, it may be because the router is configured not to broadcast the SSID. You Jones family should then use the Tuning control to highlight and select the '[Manual config]' option in order to enter [WPS] Paul’s network the network details manually.
  • Page 17 Configuration Connecting to your computer network - cont. Key: WEP keys are 10 or 26 characters long (using 0 - 9, and A - F). Some wireless routers can 123-jones also use pass-phrases for WEP but these are not supported by the radio. WPA keys are 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 .
  • Page 18 Connecting to your computer network - cont. Internet radio If you have followed the steps on the preceding pages successfully, your radio will have connected to your Last listened router, and then made a connection to the Internet and set its clock. You can then listen to radio stations Station list (see page 23 onwards).
  • Page 19 Configuration Manual network configuration Network settings If you do not wish to use DHCP for automatic network configuration, or if your network is configured with a Network wizard hidden SSID, then you will need to enter some network settings manually. The typical user will not need to PBC Wlan setup use manual network configuration.

  • Page 20: Configuration - Using The Undok App

    It is possible that this app may have been changed slightly since these instructions were written. • Please refer to the Roberts Radio website for guidance on how to use the latest version. Note: At the time of writing Android version 4.0.3 and later or iOS version 9 or later are required to use UNDOK.
  • Page 21 1. Open the UNDOK 3. The app will prompt you 4. Select your Revival 5. Use the app to complete 6. For a WiFi connection iStream 3 radio. the setup,including giving the app will ask you to app. to use your device’s Once your device the radio a name.
  • Page 22 4. Your radio will normally password. appear in this list as system. Revival iStream 3. It 8. Your radio will connect to may appear in the list your network. below called Other. Select the radio to be setup.

  • Page 23: Network Remote Control Options

    Configuration Network remote control options Network PIN setup (PIN number) Your radio has the option of being controlled by an application installed on an Network settings Apple iPhone, iPod touch, iPad or equivalent Android device. The PIN number Network wizard PBC Wlan setup facility allows you to ensure that your radio can only be controlled by your own View settings device rather than someone else's.

  • Page 24: Internet Radio

    This can be helpful if you are unsure of the location or genre of a particular station. The iStream 3 radio connects to a radio station database which serves many users in many countries. This means that there is a very wide range of programme content available. You can also search for stations which have been recently added to those available (new stations) or you can search for the most popular.

  • Page 25: Selecting A Radio Station By Location

    Internet Radio Selecting a radio station by location 1. Press On/Off to switch on the radio. Press Mode until Internet Radio is selected. Pair Internet radio Last listened 2. Press Menu. Station list Recall from Preset 3. Choose 'Station list', 'Stations', 'Location', and then scroll the list of continents Save to Preset then countries in either direction.

  • Page 26: Selecting A New Or Popular Station

    Selecting a new or popular station Your radio connects via the Internet to a database of radio stations. This option is provided Stations Location to highlight stations which are newly added to the list of those available, or stations which Genre are particularly popular with listeners around the world. Search stations 1.

  • Page 27: Presetting Stations Internet Radio, Dab And Fm

    Internet Radio Presetting stations Internet radio, DAB and FM Your radio has 10 memory presets for Internet radio, 10 DAB and 10 FM which can easily Save to Preset be set to store the details of any radio station or (for internet radio a podcast). The radio 1.

  • Page 28: Customising Your Radio

    Customising your radio In addition to storing your favourite internet radio stations in the radio Internet radio Internet radio presets, your radio allows you to create customised lists of stations which Last listened Local United Kingdom Station list can appear in two special menus on the radio called 'My Favourites' and Recall from Preset Stations 'My Added Stations'.
  • Page 29 If you attempt to play such a stream, your radio will normally display an error message of some kind. Roberts iStream 3 can only play MP3, WMA and AAC Internet radio 5. To look at, modify or delete your favourite stations lists on the web streams.
  • Page 30 In addition, as mentioned on page 28, it is possible to specify audio streams for 'My added stations' which are not compatible with your radio. In this event the station will not be playable. The Roberts iStream 3 can only play MP3, WMA, and AAC internet Internet radio radio streams.

  • Page 31: Display Options - Radio / Bluetooth / Music Player

    Internet Radio Display options - Radio / Bluetooth / Music Player 12:34 Internet radio Your radio has a range of display options when in Internet Radio, DAB, FM, Bluetooth and BBC Radio 2 Music Player modes. Press the Info button to cycle through the various options. Description The best new When images are displayed (station logos, album art) they may be displayed full screen...

  • Page 32: Music Player

    Music Player Use with Windows, Apple Mac, Linux, USB memory Please note that when using a UPnP/ DLNA server, the search and selection The Music Player allows you to play audio files which are stored on a criteria that are available to the user another device connected to your network or which are held on a USB are determined by the server software, memory device plugged into your radio.

  • Page 33: Accessing Your Audio Files Via A Upnp Server

    Music Player Accessing your audio files via a UPnP server If your computer is running Windows 7, 8, 8.1 or 10, then Windows Media Enabling Media Streaming in Windows Media Player 12 Player includes a UPnP server which will make your files available to your radio. There are other UPnP server solutions available for non-Windows users and for Windows users who may wish to use an alternative (see the preceding page).
  • Page 34 Set up UPnP access on a Windows PC - cont. 4. Rotate Tuning until 'Shared media' is highlighted and press Music player the control to select. The radio will scan for all available UPnP Shared media servers. It may take a few seconds for the radio to complete its USB playback scan.

  • Page 35: Locating And Playing Media Files Using Upnp

    'tags' embedded in them. The server may also need time The iStream 3 is able to display the album art for the track being to access the Internet to obtain additional information such as 'album art' which it played.
  • Page 36 Listening to a complete album 1. Use the Tuning control to choose content by Artist, Album, Genre, etc. according to JENNY: Jenny’s music your needs then press the control to enter your choice. Music Video 2. When you reach the album or folder the menu will then switch to showing the tracks Pictures in that album or folder.
  • Page 37 Music Player Controlling playback cont. In the music player you may choose to repeat the current album (or playlist), or to play the Music player Shared media files in random order, or both options together. USB playback My playlist Repeat play: On Repeat tracks Shuffle play: Off Clear My playlist 1.

  • Page 38: Using Usb Memory Devices

    It is not intended to be connected to hard disk drives or any other type of USB device. The iStream 3 radio has been tested with a range of USB memory devices of up to 256GB capacity. USB memory must use the FAT or FAT 32 filing system Pair in order to operate with your radio.
  • Page 39 Music Player Playing files from USB memory devices 1. Carefully insert the USB memory device into the USB socket on the top of the Pair Music radio. Press On/Off to switch the unit on. player The radio may detect that the memory has been connected, in which case it will ask My Music whether you wish to open the folder view of the memory contents.

  • Page 40: Playlists

    Playlists You may wish to set up a list of music tracks or albums which can then be played as background music for a party, for example. Your radio can be configured to hold a queue of up to 500 tracks in a playlist menu.

  • Page 41: Wake On Lan

    Music Player Clearing the playlist 1. Press Menu. To clear the whole playlist choose 'Clear My playlist' and then choose 'YES'. If you do not wish to clear the playlist choose 'NO'. Music player Shared media USB playback Playing your playlists My playlist Repeat play: Off 1.

  • Page 42: Windows 'Play To' / 'Cast To Device' Function

    Keep network connected Your radio has the option to shut down its WiFi when it is in Standby. Windows 'Play to' / 'Cast to Device' function This minimises power consumption but it does mean that you will need to switch the radio on manually in order to use either Spotify Connect, If you use Windows 7, 8, 8.1 or 10 it is possible to choose a music album, the 'Play to / Cast to Device' function or any remote control software such track or playlist at the computer and then tell Windows that this should...
  • Page 43 - please consult your anti-virus software supplier. The 'Play to' Love Me Do / 'Cast to Device' function in Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and 10 has been tested Album: 1 - The Beatles successfully with the iStream 3 radio when using Microsoft’s own security My Music software without problems.

  • Page 44: Spotify Connect

    Spotify is all the music you’ll ever need. Millions of songs available instantly. Just search for the music you love, or let Spotify play you something great. Spotify works on your phone, tablet, computer and home speakers. So you’ll always have the perfect soundtrack for whatever you’re doing. A Spotify Premium subscription is required to listen on your Roberts iStream 3. Visit spotify.com/premium to go Premium.

  • Page 45: Controlling Spotify On Your Radio

    Friendly name - Spotify Connect Your radio is identified within the Spotify app using its Friendly Name. By default, your radio's name will be shown as "iStream 3" followed by a 12 digit alphanumeric code which is the network MAC address that is unique to your radio.

  • Page 46: Dab Radio

    DAB Radio 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial. Press On/Off to switch on the radio. If the radio has been used before the last used mode will be selected. 2. Press Mode as needed to select the DAB Radio mode. radio DAB Radio 3.

  • Page 47: Finding New Dab Radio Stations

    DAB Radio Finding new DAB radio stations Should you wish to use your radio for DAB reception in a new location, or if no stations Station list Pair Scan were detected during the initial scan, you can follow this procedure to allow your radio to Manual tune find out which DAB radio stations are available.
  • Page 48 Dynamic Range Control settings The DRC facillity can make quieter sounds easier to hear when your radio is used in a noisy environment. Station list Scan 1. When in DAB mode, press Menu. Manual tune Prune invalid 2. Choose 'DRC' and then choose the required DRC setting (default is Off). DRC Off - DRC is switched off, Broadcast DRC will be ignored.

  • Page 49: Fm Radio

    FM Radio FM Radio Operating your radio in FM mode 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial and press On/Off to switch on the radio. 2. Press Mode as needed to select the FM Radio mode. radio 3. Rotate Tuning in a clockwise direction. The displayed frequency will FM Radio increase.

  • Page 50: Scan Sensitivity Setting - Fm

    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 find Scan setting weaker signals, possibly from more distant radio transmitters. Your radio includes a Audio setting System settings local / distant option for the Auto-scan function.

  • Page 51: Bluetooth Mode

    The Bluetooth mode on your radio allows you to play audio, play sound from video files and stream music from Bluetooth capable devices such as your mobile phone, computer, tablet etc. through your radio's loudspeaker. ● When a Bluetooth enabled device such as your iStream 3 Radio is in a 'discoverable' state other Bluetooth devices can detect, pair with or connect to it. ●...

  • Page 52: Playing Audio Files In Bluetooth Mode

    Playing audio files in Bluetooth mode When you have successfully connected your radio with your chosen Bluetooth 16.34 Bluetooth device you can start to play your music using the controls on Julia’s iPod touch the device. Artist Edgar Froese Bluetooth 1. Once playing has started adjust the volume to the required setting using the Volume control on your radio or the connected Bluetooth device.

  • Page 53: Connecting And Reconnecting A Bluetooth Device

    You may then play music from the new device through the radio. 3. If you no longer want your Bluetooth device to be paired with your radio you will need to delete the 'iStream 3' pairing on the device. Please refer to the device's Bluetooth documentation.

  • Page 54: Bluetooth Information

    Bluetooth information Bluetooth connectivity performance may vary depending on the connected The Bluetooth capabilities of your radio enable it to receive audio from many Bluetooth devices. Please refer to the Bluetooth capabilities of your device Bluetooth capable devices including mobile phones, personal computers before connecting to your radio.

  • Page 55: Clock And Alarms

    Clock and Alarms Clock and Alarms System settings Automatically updating the clock Equaliser Network Your radio will normally update the clock automatically when connected to the Time/Date internet. If you enter a time setting manually, the radio will calculate a local time Backlight offset which is then stored in memory. Whenever it synchronises the clock using the Inactive Standby Language internet, including after a power failure, your radio will then set the clock automatically...

  • Page 56: Manually Setting The Clock

    Manually setting the clock After a connection to the Internet has been established, your radio will normally System settings set its clock automatically to the local time zone that was specified during Equaliser setup (see page 12). Network Time/Date Backlight Should you need to set the time manually, change the time zone, or manually Inactive Standby Language switch from winter to summer time (from GMT to BST in the UK, also commonly...

  • Page 57: Setting The Alarm Clock

    Clock and Alarms Setting the alarm clock Your radio has two separate alarms which can be set to wake you to either the radio or a buzzer alarm. In the event of a power interruption your radio has built in memory that will retain your alarm settings. Ensure that the time is set correctly before setting the alarms. The alarms can only be used when the radio is powered from the mains.
  • Page 58 Setting the alarm clock - cont. 9. Choose the alarm frequency option. Choosing Off will disable the alarm. Alarm 1 date/time If you choose to set the alarm to Once you will also need to set the date. 21 - 05 - 2018 10. The alarm can be set to buzzer, Internet radio, DAB radio or FM radio. For whichever 13 : 53 radio mode is selected, the radio alarm may be set to any of the stations which have been stored as presets or to the station most recently listened to.

  • Page 59: Snooze Timer

    Clock and Alarms When the alarm sounds cont. 1. During an alarm, the alarm icon will flash on the display. The radio will automatically 17 / 05 / 2018 revert to standby mode after 60 minutes. 0 9 : 3 0 2. To cancel an alarm, press On/Off to return to Standby mode. 07 : 30 08 : 30 Note: If the radio is switched on because of an alarm you can control basic functions...

  • Page 60: Sleep Timer

    Sleep timer Your radio can be set to turn off after a preset time has elapsed. The sleep timer can be Sleep Set sleep time adjusted between 15 and 120 minutes. 15 minutes 1. Press On/Off to switch on the radio. 2.

  • Page 61: Display And Audio

    The sound on your radio can be adjusted to suit your personal taste for the material Network that you are listening to. The iStream 3 has a range of equaliser options. Alternatively Time/Date you may set the treble and bass levels to your own preferences which can be accessed Backlight from the My EQ menu item.

  • Page 62: Brightness Control

    Brightness control The brightness of the display can be adjusted for when the radio is in standby and for when System settings it is in use. If you use the unit in the bedroom, you may prefer a lower standby brightness Equaliser level than the standard setting.

  • Page 63: Headphone Socket

    Display and Audio Headphone socket A 3.5mm Headphone Socket located on the top of your radio is provided for use with headphones. Inserting a plug automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker. Please be aware that the sensitivity of headphones can vary widely. We therefore recommend setting volume to a low level before connecting headphones to the radio.

  • Page 64: Line Out Socket (3.5Mm Jack)

    DC in : 12V 1.5A Batt. : 6 x 1.5V AA / AM-3 / LR6 Roberts Radio Limited PO Box 130, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 8YT, UK Inactive Standby feature The Inactive Standby timer allows your radio to save power by automatically going to Standby if no controls are used for a period of time.

  • Page 65: Information

    Information Information Factory reset System settings If you wish to completely reset your radio to its initial state this may be performed Network by following this procedure. By performing a factory reset, all user entered settings Time/Date Backlight will be erased. Inactive Standby Language Factory reset...

  • Page 66: Software Update

    Internet connection. You should not attempt to update your Time/Date radio unless it is recommended to you by Roberts Customer Services. Updating the software may remove all Backlight network settings, radio station presets and alarm settings from your radio. It is important that you do not attempt Inactive Standby this procedure unless you have a good Internet connection and a reliable mains power supply.
  • Page 67 Your radio uses a Friendly Name so that it is identifiable within remote control software such as the UNDOK app, UPnP server and control software, and the Spotify app. By default, your radio's Friendly Name will be shown as the "Roberts iStream 3" followed by a 12 digit alphanumeric code which is the network MAC address that is unique to your radio.

  • Page 68: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you experience any trouble with your radio, then you may find it useful You can view the radio’s MAC address using the menu items ‘Main to visit the help section on our web site. Menu' -> 'System settings' -> 'Network' -> 'View settings' -> 'MAC address'.
  • Page 69 6. The radio station is broadcasting using an audio format which is not UPnP functions blocked in the router playable by your radio (although the iStream 3 does play the most Multi-cast packets blocked in the router popular formats used by regular broadcasters).

  • Page 70: Audio Codecs

    Audio codecs Your radio supports a range of audio codecs which provide compatibility with a wide range of Internet Radio stations. These also allow users to stream music from their computers or to play directly from USB flash memory devices. Note that for any given audio codec, there are many streaming protocols available, and thus even if an Internet Radio station uses a supported format, this does not guarantee that every such station will work with your radio.

  • Page 71: Cautions

    • Use only the mains adaptor provided with the product, or a genuine replacement provided by Roberts Radio. The use of alternative adaptors • No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed will invalidate the guarantee.

  • Page 72: Specifications

    Specifications Power Requirements Headphone socket 3.5mm diameter, stereo Mains AC 100 240 volts, 50/60hz (adaptor) (use only supplied adaptor) Aux In socket 3.5mm diameter, stereo Line output socket 3.5mm diameter, stereo Batteries 6 x LR6 (AA size) Alkaline or NiMH rechargeable (not included) Aerial System WiFi...

  • Page 73: A Few Words About Batteries

    A Few Words about Batteries… Your Roberts iStream 3 radio has been designed to use a choice of Your iStream 3 radio uses a range of methods to ensure correct and safe power sources. You may plug it into the mains using the supplied charging of Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride batteries.
  • Page 74 If you intend not to use your radio for some months, then we recommend that the batteries are removed and put away, keeping them in a cool place out of reach of children, away from moisture and such that no metal object can contact the battery terminals.
  • Page 75 Software license information Use of the software in this radio is subject to software licence terms contained in this user manual - by using the radio, you are agreeing to comply with these licence terms: Thompson Licensing: MP3 audio decoder MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson Fraunhofer: MPEG-4 HE AAC Audio decoder MPEG-4 HE-AAC audio coding technology licensed by Fraunhofer IIS: http://www.iis.fraunhofer.de/amm/...

  • Page 76: Guarantee

    In the event that it is not possible to return the product to the Roberts dealer from whom it was purchased, please contact Roberts Radio using the contact details on the www.robertsradio.com website.

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