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Roberts Stream 207 Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 DAB/FM/WiFi Radio with Internet Radio, Music Player and Spotify Connect and remote control from ConnectR app for iPhone and Android Please read this manual before use...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ..................1-8 DAB mode ..................58-66 Before you can use this product ............1 Selecting a DAB radio station ............59 About this instruction manual............... 2 Display modes ................60-61 Controls and connections ..............3-4 Finding new DAB radio stations ............62 Battery operation ................
  • Page 3 Stream 207 radio features The Roberts Stream 207 provides the following features in an attractive compact unit:- ● Listen to local, regional, national and international broadcasts using ● The system menu can be confi gured to the following languages, FM, DAB and Internet radio.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Before you can use this product Before you can use your internet radio, you must have the following: ● A broadband Internet connection (not required for DAB, FM or Music Player functions). ● A network router with WiFi capability connected to your broadband Internet service.

  • Page 5: About This Instruction Manual

    (page 9) Confi guration modes of your Roberts Stream 207 radio. Each section is clearly identifi ed by the shaded heading in the top right hand corner of each pair of pages. Before using the Internet Radio and Music Player functions, you will need...

  • Page 6: Controls And Connections

    Controls and connections Front view 1. Tuning / Select / Snooze control 8. Preset 3 button 15. Headphone socket 2. Volume / Sleep / Mute button 9. Menu button 16. Line Out socket 3. Speakers x 2 10. Preset 2 / Fast-forward button 17.
  • Page 7 Introduction Controls and connections - cont. Rear view 22. Battery compartment 23. WiFi antenna (internal) 24. Telescopic aerial...

  • Page 8: Battery Operation

    IMPORTANT: • We recommend for economy that the Stream 207 is powered using the AC adaptor whenever possible with battery operation for occasional When using alkaline batteries the battery switch must be placed or stand-by use only.
  • Page 9 Introduction Battery operation using rechargeable batteries (also see page 97 and 98) 1. Open the battery cover on the back of the unit by pushing the battery door in slightly and then downwards in the direction of the arrow. 2. Slide the switch inside the battery compartment to the Rechargeable NiMH position (left).

  • Page 10: Navigation Controls

    Navigation controls This page describes the basic means of controlling your Stream 207 radio. Instructions for each operating mode are given in the later sections of this book. 1. Pressing the On/Standby button brings your radio out of Standby mode. Pressing On/Standby while the radio is in use and powered from the mains adaptor will cause it to return to the Standby mode with the clock display, or switch off when 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 entering text for searches. When entering text you can use the Tuning/Select control alone or in conjunction with some of the buttons. The rotary control allows you choose from all of the available characters, while the buttons allow you to move left and right through the list of characters.

  • Page 12: Confi Guration

    3. When you apply power, the display on the radio will light up and say: 'ROBERTS' and 'Stream 207'. If this is the fi rst time that you use your radio (or a Factory Reset has been carried out) the display will show 'Setup wizard' and 'YES' will be highlighted on the screen.
  • Page 13 Confi guration Plugging in and language selection - cont. 6. Your radio will ask whether the Setup Wizard should be run at the next start Setup wizard up. Although the 'YES' option is highlighted if you wish to change the language you should select the 'NO' option.

  • Page 14: Clock And Time Settings

    Clock and time settings The following instructions assume that you have either just plugged in your radio (see page 9) or that you have just specifi ed the language option for the menus (see page 10). Date/Time 1. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to highlight the desired clock format (either 12 or 24 hour) then press the control to enter your selection.

  • Page 15: Connecting To Your Computer Network

    Confi guration Connecting to your computer network Before you can use your Stream 207 radio to listen to internet radio or to music Network settings streamed from your computer, it must fi rst be connected to your computer network. This section of this book describes how to connect the radio to your network using Keep network connected? the wireless (WiFi) connection.
  • Page 16 Connecting to your computer network - cont. You will fi rst need to identify your network in the list of network names SSID presented by the Network Wizard. If no networks are found then Jones family [WPS] Paul’s network you may have to get your wireless router working (please see the Smith instructions supplied with it) or you may be too far from the router.
  • Page 17 Confi guration Connecting to your computer network - cont. 6. When the SSID for the wireless network you wish to connect to is highlighted on SSID the screen, press the Tuning/Select control. If WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) was Jones family indicated, you will see an additional menu at this point, otherwise proceed to step 7.
  • Page 18 Connecting to your computer network - cont. Key: WEP keys are 10 or 26 characters long (using 0 - 9, and A - F). Some wireless 123- jones routers can also use pass-phrases for WEP but these are not supported by your 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 radio.
  • Page 19 Confi guration Connecting to your computer network - cont. If you have followed the steps on the preceding pages successfully, your radio will have connected to your router, and then made a connection to the Internet and set its clock. If this is the case, then you can try listening to radio stations via the Internet as described on page 21 onwards.

  • Page 20: Manual Network Confi Guration

    Manual network confi guration Network settings If you do not wish to use DHCP for automatic confi guration, or if your network is confi gured with a hidden Network wizard SSID, then you will need to enter some network settings manually. (Note - a hidden SSID may prevent PBC Wlan setup View settings casual observers from detecting your network, but it is not recommended as a means of network security.)
  • Page 21 Confi guration Manual network confi guration - cont. 5. In most installations the DNS settings (DNS = Domain Name Server) will be set to the same IP address Primary DNS as your router. In this case the secondary DNS may be left at zero. 192 .
  • Page 22 Manual network confi guration - cont. Authentication The three controls on the right-hand side of the screen have special functions. You can quickly access Open these by pressing the Info button and then use the Tuning/Select control as needed: Pre-Shared Key select ' ' to erase a character just entered (long press to clear);...

  • Page 23: Network Remote Control Options

    7 8 9 available from the Roberts Radio website. The default PIN is '1234' and is entered in the ConnectR application on your device when it fi rst connects to your radio. You may change the PIN...

  • Page 24: Internet Radio Mode

    This can be helpful if you are unsure of the location or genre of a particular station. The STREAM 207 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.

  • Page 25: Selecting A Radio Station By Location And Genre

    Internet Radio Selecting a radio station by location Internet radio 1. Press the On/Standby button to switch the radio on. Then press the Last listened Mode button to select the Internet Radio mode display. Station list System settings Main menu 2.
  • Page 26 Selecting a radio station by location - cont. BBC Radio 2 8. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to highlight your chosen radio station BBC Radio 2 Podcasts and then press the control to enter your selection. The display will show 'Connecting...' while the radio connects to the new station. The station should then start playing.
  • Page 27 Internet Radio Selecting a radio station by genre Internet radio 1. Press the Menu button to enter the main Internet Radio menu. Rotate My Favourites the Tuning/Select control until 'Station list' is highlighted on the display Local United Kingdom and then press the control to select. Stations Podcasts My Added Stations...

  • Page 28: Searching For A Radio Station By Name

    Searching for a radio station by name Internet radio There may be occasions when you know the name of a radio station but Last listened you do not know the location or genre. This facility allows you to search Station list for the station using a part (or parts) of the radio station name.

  • Page 29: Selecting A New Or Popular Station

    Internet Radio Selecting a new or popular station Internet radio As described in the section 'Internet Radio - the basics' on page 21, your Last listened radio connects via the Internet to a database of radio stations. This option Station list is provided to highlight stations which are newly added to the list of those System settings Main menu...

  • Page 30: Selecting A Podcast / Bbc Listen Again

    Selecting a podcast / BBC Listen Again Internet radio Some radio stations allow you to listen to programmes that have already been Last listened broadcast. The BBC's Listen Again service is an example of this. In addition, radio Station list broadcasters and individuals may make programmes which are intended normally System settings Main menu...

  • Page 31: Presetting Stations

    Internet Radio Presetting stations With so many Internet radio stations available, it is desirable to have a means of rapidly selecting the stations that you listen to most frequently. Your radio has fi ve memory presets for Internet radio which can easily be set to store the details of any Internet radio station.
  • Page 32 Last Listened It is often helpful to be able to go back to a station that you have recently Internet radio listened to. Your radio has a 'Last Listened' feature which provides you Last listened with quick access to the ten most recently listened to radio stations or Station list System settings podcasts.

  • Page 33: Display Modes

    Internet Radio Display modes Your radio has a range of display options when in Internet Radio mode. Note that not all information may be available for all Internet radio stations 1. Press the Info button to cycle through the different options. 12:34 Internet radio BBC Radio 2...
  • Page 34 Display modes - cont. 12:34 e. Playback buffer Displays status when connecting to and Internet radio playing a radio station. This indicates BBC Radio 2 Playback buffer the reliability of the data stream to your radio. If there are no bars shown to the right of the dividing line then the data stream reliability may be poor and you may fi...

  • Page 35: Customising Your Radio

    Internet Radio Customising your radio In addition to storing your favourite radio stations in the radio presets, Internet radio Internet radio your radio allows you to create customised lists of stations which can Local United Kingdom Last listened Station list appear in two special menus on the radio called 'My Favourites' and 'My Stations System settings...
  • Page 36 'My Favourites'. your radio will normally display an error message of some kind. Roberts Stream 207 can only play MP3, WMA and AAC Internet radio streams. 5. To look at, modify or delete your favourite stations lists on the web site, use the link 'My favourites' in the 'My account' area.
  • Page 37 Internet Radio Storing favourite stations with your radio It is also possible to store your favourite radio stations whilst playing a Favourite station on your radio. added 1. Press the On/Standby button to switch on your radio. 2. Tune to the required station using one of the methods described on the preceding pages.
  • Page 38 Selecting your favourite stations Internet radio 1. Press the Menu button to enter the main Internet Radio menu. Last listened Station list System settings 2. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'Station list' is highlighted on Main menu the display. Press the Tuning/Select control to enter the menu. 3.
  • Page 39 'My added stations' which are not compatible with your radio. In this Huntingdon Community Radio event the station will not be playable. The Roberts Stream 207 can only play MP3, WMA, FLAC and AAC internet radio streams. Note that the audio coding formats listed are generic terms. There are many variations of each format, as well a variety of streaming protocols in use by different radio broadcasters.

  • Page 40: Music Player Mode

    Music Player Use with Windows, Apple Mac, Linux, USB memory The Music Player allows you to play audio fi les which are stored on a Many UPnP server applications are also capable of sharing pictures and computer on your network or on a USB memory device plugged into the radio. video fi...

  • Page 41: Accessing Your Audio Fi Les Via Upnp Using Windows 7, 8 & 8.1

    Music Player Accessing your audio fi les via a UPnP server If your computer is running Windows 7 or 8, then Windows Media Player Enabling Media Streaming in Windows Media Player 12 includes a UPnP server which will make your fi les 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 42 Set up UPnP access on a Windows PC - cont. 4. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'Shared media' is highlighted Music player and press the control to select. The radio will scan for all available Shared media USB playback UPnP servers. It may take a few seconds for the radio to complete its My playlist scan.

  • Page 43: Locating And Playing Media Fi Les Using Upnp

    Music Player Locating and playing media fi les using UPnP Once the UPnP server has been confi gured to share media fi les with your radio, you may select the fi les that you wish to play as follows:- Internet Radio My Music 1.
  • Page 44 Media selection When searching via UPnP you will have a selection of search criteria as JENNY: Jenny’s music Music determined by the UPnP server software on your computer. This allows Video you to search by a given information type (Album, Artist, Genre, etc.) and Pictures then to narrow the search to an album or to a particular track within an Playlists...
  • Page 45 Music Player Listening to a particular track The Beatles 1. If you wish to play only a particular track from an album or folder, fi rst 1 - The Beatles Abbey Road choose the album or folder as described on the preceding pages. Help! Revolver Rubber Soul...
  • Page 46 Controlling playback cont. In the music player you may choose to repeat the current album (or playlist), or to Music player play the fi les in random order, or both options together. Shared media USB playback My playlist Repeat tracks Repeat play: On Shuffle play: Off Clear My playlist...

  • Page 47: Display Modes

    Displays the radios internal buffer status during media playback. The Stream 207 is able to display the album art for the track being played. The ability of the radio to display art depends on the presence of the art Date Displays the current date.

  • Page 48: Using Usb Memory Devices

    It is not intended to be connected to hard disk drives or any other type of USB device. The Stream 207 radio has been tested with a range of USB memory devices of up to 128GB capacity. USB memory must use the FAT or FAT 32 fi ling system in order to operate with your radio.
  • Page 49 Music Player Playing fi les from USB memory devices 1. Lift up the rubber cover on the top of the radio to access the USB socket. Carefully insert the USB memory device into the USB socket. Press the On/ Internet Radio My Music Standby button to switch the unit on.

  • Page 50: Playlists

    Playlists Sometimes you may wish to set up a list of music tracks or albums which can then be played without further action - as background music for a party, for example. Your radio can be confi gured to hold a queue of up to 500 tracks in a playlist menu.
  • Page 51 Music Player Viewing your playlist Music player 1. Press the On/Standby button to switch on the unit. Press the Mode Shared media button as needed until the Music Player mode display is shown. The USB playback Music Player menu will then be shown on the display. My playlist Repeat play: Off Shuffle play: On...
  • Page 52 Clearing the playlist Music player 1. Press the Menu button to enter the main Music Player menu. Shared media USB playback My playlist 2. To clear the whole playlist rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'Clear Repeat play: Off My playlist' is highlighted on the display. Press the control. Shuffle play: On Clear My playlist 3.

  • Page 53: Wake On Lan

    Music Player Prune servers Your radio stores details of UPnP servers that it has seen via its network Music player connection in its internal memory. If you use the radio at different locations USB playback you may fi nd that there are servers listed by the radio that you are no longer My playlist interested in.

  • Page 54: Windows 'Play To' Function (Upnp Renderer)

    'Play to' function. Connect, the 'Play to' function or any remote control software such as the Roberts ConnectR app. Using suitable software (sometimes known as a UPnP Control Point), similar functionality is available for other computer types and for handheld If you need to be able to remotely control the radio even when it has been devices using Apple's iOS or Android operating systems.
  • Page 55 'Play to' to operate correctly - please consult your anti-virus software supplier. The 'Play to' function in Windows 7 and 8 has 12:34 12:34 been tested successfully with the Stream 207 radio when using Microsoft’s Love Me Do Love Me Do Bit rate: 192 kbps...

  • Page 56: Spotify Connect

    You can browse music by artist, album, genre, playlist or record label you can make direct searches for known music. To use Spotify with your Stream 207 radio you will need to download the Spotify app and you will need a Spotify Premium account.

  • Page 57: Playing Music Using Spotify Connect

    Connect icon will show a list of Connect enabled devices and allow remote control of the volume. 4. To select your radio choose Roberts Stream 207 on the Spotify Connect devices screen. You are now ready to play music through your radio using Spotify Connect.

  • Page 58: Controlling Spotify On Your Radio

    Controlling Spotify on your radio The music can be controlled using the controls on your radio as well as 12:34 Spotify by any Spotify enabled device. Magic Lantern Artist: Edgar Froese 1. Press and release the Play / Pause button to pause playback of the current track.

  • Page 59: Display Modes - Spotify Connect

    Spotify Connect Display modes - Spotify Connect 12:34 Spotify Your radio has a range of display options when playing Spotify Connect. Magic Lantern 1. Press the Info button to cycle through the different options. 3.37 5.05 a. Progress bar Displays the playback progress for the 12:34 track currently playing.

  • Page 60: Streaming Data Rate

    Friendly name - Spotify Connect Your radio is identifi ed within the Spotify app using its Friendly Name. By default, your radio's name will be shown as "Stream 207" followed by a 12 digit alphanumeric code which is the network MAC address that is unique to your radio.

  • Page 61: Dab Mode

    DAB Radio DAB Radio Using DAB mode for the fi rst time Internet My Music Radio 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial. DAB Radio FM Radio DAB Radio 2. Press the On/Standby button to switch on the radio. If the radio has been used before the last used mode will be selected.

  • Page 62: Selecting A Dab Radio Station

    Selecting a DAB radio station 12:34 1. When playing a DAB radio station, the display normally shows the Heart name of the current station with other related information. Heart - More Music Variety DAB Radio 2. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to access the radio station list and to scroll through the available stations.

  • Page 63: Display Modes

    DAB Radio Display modes Your radio has a range of display options when in DAB mode:- 12:34 1. Press the Info button to cycle through the different options. Heart Heart - More Music Variety DAB Radio a. Text Displays text messages such as the artist or track name, phone in number, traffi...
  • Page 64 Display modes - cont. e. Bit rate and audio type Displays the digital bit rate and audio 12:34 coding information for the station being Heart Bit rate:128 kbps listened to. Codec: MP2 Channels: Joint DAB Radio Stereo Date Displays the current date. 12:34 Heart Todays date:...

  • Page 65: 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, Station list or if no stations were detected during the initial scan, you can follow this Scan procedure to allow your radio to fi nd out which DAB radio stations are Manual tune Prune invalid available.

  • Page 66: Manual Tuning

    Manual Tuning Manual tuning allows you to tune directly to the various Band III DAB channels (5A to 13F). Station list Scan Manual tune Prune invalid 1. When in DAB mode press Menu button so that the display shows the DAB menu.

  • Page 67: Dynamic Range Control Settings

    DAB Radio Dynamic Range Control settings Dynamic Range Control (also known as DRC) can make quieter sounds easier to hear when your radio is used in a noisy environment by reducing Internet My Music Radio the dynamic range of the audio signal. DAB Radio FM Radio 1.

  • Page 68: Station Order Setup

    Station order setup Your radio has 3 station order settings from which you can choose. The station order settings are, alphanumeric, ensemble and valid. Internet My Music Radio Note: The default station order on your radio is alphanumeric. FM Radio DAB Radio DAB Radio 1.

  • Page 69: Prune Stations

    DAB Radio Prune stations If you move to a different part of the country, some of the stations which were listed may no longer be available. Also, from time to time, some DAB Internet services may stop broadcasting, or may change location or frequency. My Music Radio Stations which cannot be found, or which have not been received for a...

  • Page 70: Fm Mode

    FM Radio Operating your radio in FM mode Internet My Music Radio 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial and press the On/Standby button to switch on your radio. DAB Radio FM Radio FM Radio 2. Press the Mode button as needed to select FM Radio mode. 3.

  • Page 71: Manual Tuning

    FM Radio Manual tuning 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial and press the On/Standby button to switch on your radio. Internet My Music Radio 2. Press the Mode button as needed to select FM Radio mode. DAB Radio FM Radio 3.

  • Page 72: Display Modes

    Display modes Your radio has a range of display options when in FM mode:- 12:34 1. Press the Info button to cycle through the different options. Heart FM Heart FM - The Best Variety Of Hits FM Radio a. Text Displays text messages such as the artist or track name, phone in number, traffi...

  • Page 73: Scan Setting

    FM Radio Scan setting When using the FM mode your radio can be set to either scan local stations or to scan all stations including distant radio stations. Internet My Music Radio 1. Press the Mode button as needed to select FM Radio mode. DAB Radio FM Radio FM Radio...

  • Page 74: Stereo / Mono Switching

    Stereo / Mono switching If the FM radio station being listened to has a weak signal, some hiss may be audible. It is possible to reduce this hiss by forcing the radio to play the Internet My Music Radio station in mono rather than stereo. DAB Radio FM Radio 1.

  • Page 75: Presetting Stations In Dab And Fm Modes

    FM Radio Presetting stations in DAB and FM modes Your radio has fi ve memory preset buttons, each for DAB and FM radio. 12:34 They are used in the same way for each operating mode. Heart FM Heart FM - The Best Variety Of Storing a preset using the preset buttons 1-5 Hits...

  • Page 76: Clock And Alarms

    Clock and Alarms Automatically updating the clock Main menu Your radio will normally update the clock automatically when connected to AUX in the internet. If you enter a time setting manually, the radio will calculate a Sleep local time offset which is then stored in memory. Whenever it synchronises Alarms the clock using the internet, including after a power failure, your radio will System settings...

  • Page 77: Setting The Clock Format

    Clock and Alarms Setting the clock format The clock display used in Standby mode and on the playing mode screens Main menu can be set to 12 or 24 hour format. The selected format is then also used when setting the alarms. AUX in Sleep Alarms...

  • Page 78: Manually Setting The Clock

    Manually setting the clock After a connection to the Internet has been established, your radio will Main menu normally set its clock automatically to the local time zone that was specifi ed during setup (see page 11). Should you need to set the time manually, AUX in change the time zone, or manually switch from winter to summer time Sleep...
  • Page 79 Clock and Alarms Manually setting the clock - cont. Set Time/Date 8. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to select the correct year. Press the control to enter the selection. The hour digits will then fl ash. 06 - 04 - 2014 13 : 53 9.

  • Page 80: Setting The Alarm Clock

    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.
  • Page 81 Clock and Alarms Setting the alarm clock - cont. 8. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to choose the alarm minute. Press Alarm 1 time the control to confi rm the setting. The display will then return to the alarm setting menu. 07 : 30 If the radio has been set to use a 12 hour clock format, there will also be an option here for setting AM or PM for the alarm time.
  • Page 82 Setting the alarm clock - cont. 11. If setting the alarm to a radio option, rotate the Tuning/Select control to Alarm 1 highlight the 'Preset:' option then press the control if you wish to change it. Enable: Once Time: 07:30 Choose from either the radio station 'Last listened' to, or from the presets Mode: DAB 1 - 5.

  • Page 83: Snooze Timer

    Clock and Alarms When the alarm sounds cont. 1. During an alarm, the alarm icon will fl ash at the bottom of the playing mode displays. The radio will automatically revert to standby mode after 60 minutes. 2. To cancel an alarm, press the On/Standby button to return to Standby mode. 07:30 08:30 Note: If the radio is switched on because of an alarm you can control the volume...

  • Page 84: Disabling Alarms

    Disabling alarms 1. To disable an alarm while the radio is in standby mode press and release the Mode/Alarm button to cycle through the alarm on-off options (see page 77, step 1). 2. To disable an alarm while the radio is playing enter the Alarms menu 07:30 08:30 (see page 77, steps 3 and 4) and rotate the Tuning/Select control...

  • Page 85: Sleep Timer

    Clock and Alarms Sleep timer Your radio can be set to turn off after a preset time has elapsed. The sleep timer setting Main menu can be adjusted between 15 and 90 minutes in 15 minute increments. Spotify Music player 1.

  • Page 86: Display And Audio

    The sound on your radio can be adjusted to suit your personal taste for Main menu the material that you are listening to. The Stream 207 has a range of equaliser modes. Alternatively you may set the treble and bass levels to AUX in your own preferences which can be accessed from the My EQ menu item.
  • Page 87 Display and Audio Setting up your My EQ profi le If you fi nd the preset equaliser functions not to your liking, you may set up a custom Equaliser treble and bass setting as follows: Jazz Classic 1. Follow steps 1-3 on the preceding page in order to enter the Equaliser menu. News Movie 2.

  • Page 88: Brightness Control

    Brightness control The brightness of the display can be adjusted for when the radio is in Main menu standby and for when it is in use. If you use the unit in the bedroom, you may prefer a lower standby brightness level than the standard setting. There are AUX in three Standby brightness levels and 3 levels for when the radio is in use.

  • Page 89: Headphone Socket, Line Out Socket And Auxiliary Input Socket

    Display and Audio Headphone socket A 3.5mm Headphone Socket located on the left hand side 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 90 Auxiliary input socket A 3.5mm Auxiliary Input socket located on the left hand side of your radio is provided for connecting the audio signal from an external audio source such as an MP3 or CD player. 1. Connect a stereo lead from the headphone output of your MP3 or CD player to the Aux In socket located on the left hand side of your radio.
  • Page 91 Display and Audio Mute function Pressing the Mute control will mute the output from the loudspeaker. 1. Press and release the Mute/Volume control to mute the sound output. 2. Press and release the Mute/Volume control again or rotate the control to un-mute the sound output.

  • Page 92: Inactive Standby Feature

    Inactive Standby timer The Inactive Standby timer allows your radio to save power by automatically Main menu going to Standby if no controls are used for a period of time (or switching off completely if using batteries). By default this period is set to 8 hours AUX in but you may change it if you wish.

  • Page 93: Information

    Information Information Factory reset Main menu If you wish to completely reset your radio to its initial state this may be AUX in performed by following this procedure. By performing a factory reset, all Sleep Alarms user entered settings will be erased. System settings 1.

  • Page 94: Software Update

    Main menu designed to allow its internal software to be updated using your Internet connection. You should not attempt to update your radio unless it is recommended to you by Roberts Customer AUX in Services. Updating the software may remove all network settings, radio station presets and alarm settings Sleep from your radio.

  • Page 95: Network Profi Les

    Information Network profi les Each time that you connect your radio to a WiFi network, the radio will Internet radio store the details of that connection (SSID, security key, DHCP/IP address Last listened Station list settings) as a profi le. Up to four such profi les are stored in the radio so System settings that if the unit is used in multiple locations there is no need to enter the Main menu...

  • Page 96: Software Version Display And Audio Faq

    2. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'Help' is highlighted on the 012345A12A1B Friendly Name: display. Press the Tuning/Select control to enter the Help menu. Roberts Stream 207 0012 34a12a1a 3. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'FAQ' is highlighted. Press the control to display some frequently asked questions.

  • Page 97: Friendly Name

    Spotify app. By default, your radio's Friendly Name will be shown as the "Roberts System settings Main menu Stream 207" followed by a 12 digit alphanumeric code which is the network MAC address that is unique to your radio. If you would like to change this name to something more personalised you may follow the instructions below.

  • Page 98: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you experience any trouble with your radio, then you may fi nd it useful You can view the radio’s MAC address using the menu items ‘Main to visit the help section on our website. Menu' -> 'System settings' -> 'Network' -> 'View settings' -> 'MAC address'.
  • Page 99 6. The radio station is broadcasting using an audio format which is not UPnP functions turned off by security software playable by your radio (although the Stream 207 does play the most popular formats used by regular broadcasters). UPnP functions 'hi-jacked' by other software UPnP functions blocked in the router Try using a PC to listen via the broadcaster’s web site or via the radio...

  • Page 100: Additional Information Concerning Batteries

    Additional information concerning batteries Rechargeable batteries Your Roberts Stream 207 radio has been designed to use a choice of Your Stream 207 radio uses a range of methods to ensure correct and power sources. You may plug it into the mains using the supplied high- safe charging of Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride batteries.
  • Page 101 Information Rechargeable batteries cont. To avoid danger and risk of injury, please follow If you use the radio powered from the batteries, the battery light will be these guide lines off until the batteries are exhausted. The battery light will then show red for a short while before the radio switches itself off.

  • Page 102: 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 fl ash 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 103: Cautions And Specifi Cations

    Information Cautions • The AC/DC adaptor and radio shall not be exposed to dripping or Do not allow your radio to be exposed to water, steam or sand. splashing and no objects fi lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the AC/DC adaptor or the radio.
  • Page 104 Specifi cations Circuit features Power Requirements Loudspeaker 2 x 63.5 mm Mains 100-240 volts AC, 50/60Hz only Output Power 2 x 1 Watt (use only supplied adaptor) Headphone socket 3.5mm diameter, stereo Batteries 6 x LR14 (C size) alkaline or Aux in socket 3.5mm diameter, stereo NiMH rechargeable.

  • Page 105: Software License Information

    Information 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:...
  • Page 106 Notes ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

  • Page 107: 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.
  • Page 108 ROBERTS RADIO LIMITED PO Box 130 Mexborough South Yorkshire S64 8YT Website: http://www.robertsradio.com © 2015 Roberts Radio Limited Issue 1...

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