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- Page 1 Opus DAB / DAB+ / FM RDS / Bluetooth portable digital radio with USB recording and playback Please read this manual before use...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Controls (Top) To skip to another folder Controls (Rear) USB Repeat function Battery operation using alkaline batteries USB Intro function Battery operation using rechargeable batteries USB playback information Using the radio for the first time Recording to USB memory device Using the buttons Make a recording Operating your radio - DAB... -
Page 3: Controls (Top)
Controls (Top) On/Off Tuner Bluetooth Opus Min. Max. Min. Max. Tone Tuning Tone Select Time Set Tuning / Album Repeat Info. Zoom & Intro Min. Max. Volume Preset 1. Tuner (DAB / FM) button 10. Tuning / Album Up button 19. - Page 4 Controls (Rear) DC In Aux In 7.5V Telephone: 01622 754 757 Email: info@blind.org.uk 4 x 1.5V LR14 / C Size or Equivalent 27. Auxiliary Input socket 28. USB socket (for service use only) 29 . DC Input socket 30 . Battery compartment (see pages 4 and 5)
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Page 5: Battery Operation Using Alkaline Batteries
• We would recommend for economy that the Opus 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 4 x 1.5V LR14 / C Size or Equivalent... -
Page 6: Battery Operation Using Rechargeable Batteries
Battery operation using rechargeable batteries (also see page 28) 1. Remove the battery cover on the back of the unit by sliding the cover Alkaline towards the base of the radio. Charge 2. Slide the switch inside the battery compartment to the NiMH position NiMH (down). -
Page 7: Using The Radio For The First Time
Use only the mains adaptor provided with the product, or a genuine replacement provided by Roberts Radio. The use of alternative adaptors Using the buttons will invalidate the guarantee. -
Page 8: Operating Your Radio - Dab
Operating your radio - DAB On/Off 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. The radio will beep Welcome to confirm that it is now switched on. 2. When first switched on, the radio will be in DAB mode. After each use the radio will remember the mode used and then switch on in that mode the next time it is used. -
Page 9: Selecting A Station - Dab
Selecting a station - DAB 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. The radio will beep to confirm On/Off DAB radio that it is now switched on. 2. If DAB mode was used last then the radio should briefly display 'DAB radio'. If the radio is not in DAB mode then press the Tuner button to select DAB mode. -
Page 10: Operating Your Radio - Fm
Operating your radio - FM Tuner 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial. FM radio 2. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. The radio will beep to confirm that it is now switched on. 3. If FM mode was used last then the radio should briefly display 'FM radio'. 87.50MHz St FM If the radio is not in FM mode then press the Tuner button as needed to... -
Page 11: Manual Tuning - Fm
Opus radio to mono mode. 'Mono' will show on the display. Auto 3. To return to stereo mode, apply a long press on the Select/Info button to switch your Opus radio to stereo mode. 'Auto' will show on the display. -
Page 12: Display Options - Dab / Fm / Bluetooth / Usb
Display options - DAB / FM / Bluetooth / USB Scrolling text (DAB and FM) Select Your radio has a range of display options when in DAB, FM, Bluetooth and USB modes:- BBC Radio 2 1. Press the Select/Info button to cycle through the various options. Home of the beat Info. -
Page 13: Presetting Stations In Dab And Fm Modes
Presetting stations in DAB and FM modes You may store your preferred DAB and FM radio stations to the preset station memories. There are 10 memory presets in your radio, 5 for DAB and 5 for FM. Presets are remembered by your radio in the event of a power failure. The procedure for setting presets and using them to tune stations is the same for FM and DAB modes and is described below. -
Page 14: 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 loudspeakers. ● When a Bluetooth enabled device such as your Opus Radio is in a 'discoverable' state other Bluetooth devices can detect, pair with or connect to it. ●... -
Page 15: Playing Audio Files In Bluetooth Mode
09:30 03-01-2018 4. If you no longer want your Bluetooth device to be paired with your radio you will need to delete the 'Opus' pairing on the device. Please refer to the device's Bluetooth documentation. -
Page 16: 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 17: Using Usb Memory Devices
This section describes how to use your radio to access and playback your audio files via USB memory devices. USB memory devices plug into the rectangular slot on the top of the radio. The Opus radio has been tested with a range of USB memory devices of up to On/Off Tuner Bluetooth 128GB capacity. -
Page 18: Playing Files From Usb Memory Devices
Playing files from USB memory devices On/Off 1. Carefully insert the USB memory device into the USB socket on the top of the radio. To remove the USB memory device, gently pull the device out when the radio is in standby. 2. -
Page 19: Controlling Playback
USB Bookmark 00:00:48 The USB Bookmark feature on your Opus radio allows you to stop the playback of the USB and then to continue playback from the same point at a later time. Even if you change the mode or put the unit into standby the next USB operation will start from the point where playback was previously stopped. -
Page 20: Usb Repeat Function
00:00:22 USB Intro function Your Opus radio has an Intro function when using the USB mode. You may choose to FILE 177 listen to the first 10 seconds of each file to help you find the file that you wish to play. -
Page 21: Recording To Usb Memory Device
Recording to USB memory device Your Opus radio has been designed to allow you to make recordings to USB memory devices. Recordings are made in MP3 format at 320k bits per second. On/Off Tuner Bluetooth Opus USB memory media must use the FAT or FAT32 file system in order to operate with the Opus radio. -
Page 22: Make A Recording Cont
Removing media while recording is in progress may corrupt data on the USB device leading to the loss of files previously written. The USB connection is intended to be used to allow the Opus radio to play files from solid-state flash memory devices. The USB connection is not intended to be connected to other USB devices such as computers or hard disk drives. -
Page 23: Recording From Bluetooth
2. Press the Bluetooth button. 3. Using the Bluetooth settings of your phone, tablet or PC search and connect to your Opus radio. Also see 'Connecting Bluetooth devices' page 13. 4. Insert a USB memory device into the USB socket on the top of your radio. -
Page 24: Recording From The Internal Microphone
The recording level is set automatically and is not affected by setting the On/Off Tuner Bluetooth volume control. Opus 1. Press On/Off to switch on your radio. 2. Ensure that nothing is plugged in to the auxiliary input socket. Min. Max. -
Page 25: Display Backlight
8 seconds when any button is pressed. Zoom function BBC Radio 2 Your Opus radio has a zoom button which can be used to enlarge the size of Home of the beat the fonts on the display. -
Page 26: Headphone Socket
Inserting a plug automatically mutes the internal loudspeakers. On/Off Tuner Bluetooth Opus Please be aware that the sensitivity of headphones can vary widely. We therefore recommend setting the volume to a low level before connecting headphones to the radio. -
Page 27: System Reset
System reset On/Off If your radio fails to operate correctly, or some digits on the display are missing or incomplete carry out the following procedure. Restarting... 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. The radio will beep Tuner to confirm that it is now switched on. -
Page 28: Safety Advice
Safety advice • Your radio and AC/DC adaptor should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the radio or adaptor. Do not allow this radio to be exposed to water, steam or sand. Do not •... -
Page 29: A Few Words About Batteries
A Few Words about Batteries… Rechargeable batteries Your Roberts Opus radio has been designed to use a choice of power Your Opus radio uses a range of methods to ensure correct and safe sources. You may plug it into the mains using the supplied adaptor, charging of Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride batteries. - Page 30 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.
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Page 31: Audio Codecs
Audio codecs Your radio supports a range of audio codecs which allow users to play music directly from USB flash memory devices. The following table summarises the maximum supported bit-rates for the various audio formats that are playable on your radio. Higher rates may be playable in some cases but performance of the product may be affected. -
Page 32: 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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