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  • Page 1 CD/DAB/FM RDS/WiFi Internet Radio with dock for iPod Please read this manual before use...
  • Page 2 iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. "Made for iPod" means that an electrical accessory has been designed to connect specifi cally to iPod and has been certifi ed by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of the device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction Contents Introduction ..................2-12 Station order setup ................63 Stream 63i Internet radio features ............3 FM mode ..................65-70 Before you can use this product ............4 Manual tuning ..................66 About this instruction manual ............5-6 Scan setting ..................68 Controls and connections ..............

  • Page 4: Introduction

    The Stream 63i connects to your home computer network, either using WiFi or via a wired Ethernet connection. WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) is supported with compatible wireless routers. The Roberts Stream 63i provides the following features in an attractive compact unit:- ●...

  • Page 5: Before You Can Use This Product

    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 wireless access point (WiFi) or a wired Ethernet connection connected to your broadband Internet Service Provider, preferably via a router.

  • Page 6: About This Instruction Manual

    This instruction manual is divided into sections for each of the operating modes of your Roberts Stream 63i internet radio. Each section is identifi ed by the shaded heading in the top right hand corner of each pair of pages.
  • Page 7 SD / USB The section for SD / USB media describes playback and recording using SD card and USB memory devices. The section for iPod docking describes how to use your Stream 63i to (page 89) iPod Docking play audio fi les or video soundtracks directly from your iPod.

  • Page 8: Controls And Connections

    Controls and connections Front view 1. Volume Up / Down buttons 9. LCD display 16. Menu Down / Rewind button 2. Record button 10. CD Eject button 17. Select / Stop button 11. Media button 18. USB memory socket (behind panel) 3.
  • Page 9 Introduction Controls and connections - cont. Rear view 23. Telescopic aerial 27. Optical output socket (Toslink) 24. Wi-Fi antenna 28. Auxiliary input socket 25. Mains input socket 29. Line output socket 26. Ethernet socket (RJ-45) 30. Headphone socket If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)

  • Page 10: Remote Control Operation

    Controls and connections - cont. Remote control handset 1. On / Standby button 2. Mute button 3. Key pad buttons 1-10/0 4. Menu Up / Folder Up button 5. Menu Left / Rewind button 6. Info / Menu button 7. Repeat / Last.fm 'Love' button 8.
  • Page 11 Introduction Remote control battery replacement 1. Remove the battery cover on the rear of your remote control by applying pressure to the catch in the direction shown by the arrow in the diagram, and then lifting the cover. 2. Insert 2 x AAA size batteries into the compartment. Make sure the (+) and the (-) ends of the batteries are positioned as shown inside the compartment.
  • Page 12 fl uids or solvents. Remote control functions Most of the functions of the Stream 63i radio can be controlled using either the touch panel or the remote control. However, there are a few functions which are only accessible using the remote control. These are:...

  • Page 13: Navigation Controls

    Introduction Navigation controls This page describes the basic means of controlling your Stream 63i internet 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.

  • Page 14: Network Confi Guration

    Confi guration Connecting your radio to your computer network 1. Place your radio on a fl at surface and plug the mains lead into the mains socket located on the back of your radio ensuring that the plug is pushed fully into the socket. 2.
  • Page 15 Confi guration Connecting to your computer network - cont. 6. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons to choose an auto-update option for the clock. This can be updated from DAB or FM radio, from the Network, or not updated. The default is to auto update from the network. If you choose any other option, go to step 9.
  • Page 16 Connecting to your computer network - cont. If your network allows automatic confi guration (which is normal) the radio will acquire a network address. The screen should say 'Connecting...', and then 'Setup wizard completed'. Press the Select button to exit the setup wizard 11,12 and show the main menu.
  • Page 17 Confi guration Connecting to your computer network - cont. 13. If your network is not found, it may be because the router is confi gured not to broadcast the SSID. You should then use the Menu Up or Down and Select buttons to highlight and select the '[Manual confi g]' option in order to enter the network details manually.
  • Page 18 Connecting to your computer network - cont. WEP keys are 10 or 26 characters long (using 0 - 9, and A - F). Some wireless routers can also use pass-phrases for WEP but these are not supported. WPA keys are usually set up using a pass-phrase of between 8 and 63 characters. Your radio accepts pass-phrases for WPA keys.
  • 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 22 onwards.
  • Page 20 Manual network confi guration If you do not wish to use DHCP for automatic confi guration, or if your network is confi gured with a hidden SSID, then you will need to enter some network settings manually. (Note - a hidden SSID may prevent casual observers from detecting your network, but it is not recommended as a means of network security.) 1.
  • 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 as your router. In this case the secondary DNS may be left at zero. To enter the DNS address, press the Menu Up or Down buttons to set the value for each group of digits and then press the Select button or the Left or Right buttons (on the remote control) to enter the value and to move on to the next group.
  • Page 22 Manual network confi guration - cont. The three controls on the right-hand side of the screen have special functions. You can quickly access these by pressing the Info button and then use the Menu Up or Down and Select buttons as needed: select ' ' to erase a character just entered (long press to clear);...

  • Page 23: Internet Radio Mode

    This can be helpful if you are unsure of the location or genre of a particular station. The Stream 63i 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 24: Selecting A Radio Station By Location And Genre

    Selecting a radio station by location 1. Press the On/Standby button to switch the radio on. Then press the Radio button to select the Internet radio mode display. 2. Press and hold the Menu button to enter the main Internet radio menu. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons until 'Station list' is highlighted on the display and then press the Select button to select the option.
  • Page 25 Internet Radio Selecting a radio station by location - cont. 8. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons to highlight your chosen radio station and then press the Select button to enter your selection. The display will show 'Connecting...' while the radio connects to the new station.
  • Page 26 Selecting a radio station by genre 1. Press and hold the Menu button to enter the main Internet radio menu. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons until 'Station list' is highlighted on the display and then press the Select button. 2.

  • Page 27: Searching For A Radio Station By Name

    Internet Radio Searching for a radio station by name There may be occasions when you know the name of a radio station but you do not know the location or genre. This facility allows you to search for the station using a part (or parts) of the radio station name. 1.

  • Page 28: Selecting A New Or Popular Station

    Selecting a new or popular station As described in the section 'Internet Radio - the basics' on page 22, your radio connects via the Internet to a database of radio stations. This option is provided to highlight stations which are newly added to the list of those available, or stations which are particularly popular with listeners around the world.

  • Page 29: Selecting A Podcast / Bbc Listen Again

    Internet Radio Selecting a podcast / BBC Listen Again Some radio stations allow you to listen to programmes that have already been broadcast. The BBC's Listen Again service is an example of this. In addition, radio broadcasters and individuals may make programmes which are intended normally to be downloaded into a computer or copied onto a portable media player.

  • Page 30: Presetting Stations

    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 ten memory presets which can easily be set to store the details of any Internet radio station.

  • Page 31: Display Modes

    Internet Radio Last Listened It is often helpful to be able to go back to a station that you have recently listened to. Your radio has a 'Last Listened' feature which provides you with quick access to the ten most recently listened to radio stations or podcasts.
  • Page 32 Display modes - cont. c. Reliability Displays the reliability of the data stream from the station currently being received. d. Format Displays the bit rate and format of the station being received. e. Playback buffer Displays status when connecting to and playing a radio station.

  • Page 33: Customising Your Radio

    Internet Radio Customising your radio In addition to storing your favourite radio stations in the radio presets, your radio allows you to create customised lists of stations which can appear in two special menus on the radio called 'My Favourites' and 'My Added Stations'.
  • Page 34 'My Favourites'. your radio will normally display an error message of some kind. Roberts Stream 63i can only play MP3, WMA, AAC and Real Audio 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 35: Selecting Favourite Stations

    Internet Radio Selecting your favourite stations 1. Press and hold the Menu button to enter the main Internet radio menu. 2. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons until 'Station list' is highlighted on the display. Press the Select button to enter the menu. 3.
  • Page 36 In addition, as mentioned on page 33, 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 Stream 63i can only play MP3, WMA, AAC and Real Audio internet radio streams.

  • Page 37: Music Player Mode

    Music Player Music Player Use with Windows, Apple Mac and Linux Windows Media Player is less fl exible than some other UPnP servers, The Music Player allows you to play audio fi les which are stored on a but is generally easier to set up. It is supplied as a standard component computer on your network.

  • Page 38: Accessing Your Fi Les Via Upnp

    Accessing your audio fi les via a UPnP server Selecting Media Streaming in Windows Media Player 12 If your computer is running Windows 7, then Windows Media Player version 12 includes a UPnP server which will make your fi les available to your radio. If you have Windows Vista or XP please see page 115.
  • Page 39 Music Player Set up UPnP access on a Windows PC - cont. 4. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons until 'Shared media' is highlighted and press the Select button to select. The radio will scan for all available UPnP servers. It may take a few seconds for the radio to complete its scan.

  • Page 40: Locating And Playing Media Fi Les Using Upnp

    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:- 1. Press the On/Standby button to switch on the unit. Press the Media button as needed until the Music Player mode display is shown.

  • Page 41: Media Selection

    Music Player Media selection When searching via UPnP you will have a selection of search criteria as determined by the UPnP server software on your computer. This allows you to search by a given information type (Album, Artist, Genre, etc.) and then to narrow the search to an album or to a particular track within an album.

  • Page 42: Controlling Playback

    Listening to a particular track 1. If you wish to play only a particular track from an album or folder, fi rst choose the album or folder as described on the preceding pages. 2. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons until the required track is highlighted.
  • Page 43 Music Player Controlling playback cont. Repeat tracks 1. When playing a track activate the repeat option by pressing the Repeat button. Your selected tracks will be played repeatedly and the repeat indicator will show on the display. 2. To turn off the repeat option press the Repeat button again. Shuffl...

  • Page 44: Display Modes

    Display modes Your radio has a range of display options when in Music Player mode. Note that the availability of information depends on the specifi c media fi les, their format and upon the server capability. (Not all UPnP servers make information from the media fi...

  • Page 45: Playlists

    Music Player 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 46 Viewing your playlist 1. Press the On/Standby button to switch on the unit. Press the Media button as needed until the Music Player mode display is shown. The Music Player menu will then be shown on the display. 2. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons until 'My Playlist' is highlighted on the display.

  • Page 47: Playlists

    Music Player Clearing the playlist 1. Press and hold the Menu button to enter the main Music Player menu. 2. To clear the whole playlist press the Menu Up or Down buttons until 'Clear My playlist' is highlighted on the display. Press the Select button.

  • Page 48: Last.fm Mode

    Your radio can ‘scrobble’ the tracks that you listened to using the UPnP Music Player and Last.fm modes. This sends track names to Your Roberts Stream 63i radio offers you a subscription level account with Last.fm, adding them to your Last.fm library, and helps the service to tailor Last.fm for a limited trial period.

  • Page 49: Setup A Last.fm User Account

    Last.fm Setup a Last.fm user account Before you can use the Last.fm feature, you should sign-up and create an account on the web site http://www.last.fm using the internet browser on your computer. Be sure to make a note of the user name and password. 1.
  • Page 50 Setup a Last.fm user account - cont. 7. The account information entered will be saved and then the validity of the account will be checked with Last.fm. If the account is invalid, the display will show 'Unauthorised'. If needed modify the information. 8.

  • Page 51: Listening To Last.fm

    Last.fm Listening to Last.fm Last.fm can present music tracks according to several criteria. You may choose from the following options: 'Your Library' - Plays all tracks scrobbled to your profi le, or tracks by artists you’ve added to your library. This information can be edited on the Last.fm web site. 'Your Recommendations' - Plays tracks recommended to you based on your music profi...
  • Page 52 Listening to Last.fm - cont. 1. Press the Radio button as needed to select Last.fm mode. 2. Press and hold the Menu button to enter the main Last.fm menu. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons until 'Station list' is highlighted on the display.
  • Page 53 Last.fm Search by Artist or Tag 1. Press the Radio button as needed to select Last.fm mode. 2. Press and hold the Menu button to enter the main Last.fm menu. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons until 'Station list' is highlighted on the display and then press the Select button.
  • Page 54 Display modes Your radio has a range of display options when in Last.fm mode. Note that the information may not always be 100% accurate since some of the Last.fm data is based upon information scrobbled from user's fi les. 1. Press the Info button to cycle through the different options. a.

  • Page 55: Your Listening History

    Last.fm Your listening history The listening history feature of the Last.fm mode allows you to see the six most recently played tracks, with the most recent displayed fi rst. Note that this is only a display. It is not possible to select from this list and play a specifi...

  • Page 56: Deleting Details Of A Last.fm Account

    Deleting details of a Last.fm account You may wish to delete a Last.fm account from your radio (for example, if a friend's details had been entered when they were visiting). 1. Use the Radio button and press and hold the Menu button to enter the Last.fm main menu.

  • Page 57: Dab Mode

    DAB Radio DAB Radio Using DAB mode for the fi rst time 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial. 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. 3.

  • Page 58: Selecting A Dab Radio Station

    Selecting a DAB radio station 1. When playing a DAB radio station, the display normally shows the name of the current station with other related information. 2. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons to access the radio station list and to scroll through the available stations.

  • Page 59: Display Modes

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

  • Page 60: Display Modes

    Display modes - cont. e. Bit rate and audio type Displays the digital bit rate and audio coding information for the station being listened to. Date Displays the current date. A signal strength indicator is always shown in the lower area of the display on the right hand side.

  • Page 61: 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 were detected during the initial scan, you can follow this procedure to allow your radio to fi nd out which DAB radio stations are available.
  • Page 62 Manual Tuning Manual tuning allows you to tune directly to the various Band III DAB channels (5A to 13F). At the time of writing, all UK DAB stations are located in the range of channels 11B to 12D. 1. When in DAB mode press and hold the Menu button so that the display shows the DAB menu.
  • Page 63 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 the dynamic range of the audio signal. 1. Press the On/Standby button to switch on your radio. 2.

  • Page 64: 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. Note: The default station order on your radio is alphanumeric. 1. Press the On/Standby button to switch on your radio. 2.
  • Page 65 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 services may stop broadcasting, or may change location or frequency. Stations which cannot be found, or which have not been received for a very long time are shown in the station list with a question mark.

  • Page 66: Fm Mode

    FM Radio Operating your radio in FM mode 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial and press the On/Standby button to switch on your radio. 2. Press the Radio button as needed to select FM radio mode. 3. Press the Menu Up button (on the radio) or the Right button (on the remote control) and then the Auto button on the remote control.

  • Page 67: Manual Tuning

    FM Radio Manual tuning 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial and press the On/Standby button to switch on your radio. 2. Press the Radio button as needed to select FM radio mode. 3. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons (on the radio) or Left or Right buttons (on the remote control) to control the frequency that the radio will tune to.
  • Page 68 Display modes Your radio has a range of display options when in FM mode:- 1. Press the Info button to cycle through the different options. a. Text Displays text messages such as the artist or track name, phone in number, traffi...

  • Page 69: 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. 1. Press the Radio button as needed to select FM radio mode. 2.

  • Page 70: 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 station in mono rather than stereo. 1.

  • Page 71: Presetting Stations In Dab And Fm Modes

    FM Radio Presetting stations in DAB and FM modes There are 10 memory presets each for DAB and FM radio. They are used in the same way for each operating mode. 1. Press the On/Standby button to switch on your radio. 2.

  • Page 72: Compact Discs

    *Finalising enables a CD-R/CD-RW disc to playback on audio players such with a large transparent section will not be detected and may fail to as your Stream 63i. A disc which has not been fi nalised may have information play or eject.

  • Page 73: Cd / Mp3 / Wma

    CD / MP3 / WMA Inserting a CD Ensure the CD player is empty before inserting a disc. If there is a disc in the player then the CD indicator will be lit. If you cannot insert a disc, press the CD Eject button to remove the CD currently in the player.

  • Page 74: Selecting A Track

    4. To stop play, press the Stop button. The total number of CD tracks and the stop symbol ( ) will be displayed. If you put the unit into standby mode without pressing the Stop button, then the next time the unit is switched on it will return to the previously played track.
  • Page 75 CD / MP3 / WMA Search function 1. While the CD is playing, press and hold the Fast-forward or Rewind buttons. Release the button when the desired part of the track is reached. Repeat a single track 2. While the CD is playing, press the Repeat button until the repeat single track symbol ( ) appears in the display.

  • Page 76: Cd Track Programming

    CD track programming In addition to playing of complete CDs, selected tracks, or a random selection, the CD player allows you to programme a sequence of up to 20 tracks to be played in whatever order you choose. 1. With the unit in CD mode and with a CD inserted, make sure that the CD is stopped (press the Stop button).

  • Page 77: Cd / Mp3 / Wma Mode

    CD / MP3 / WMA MP3 / WMA CD Mode The Stream 63i is able to play CD-R and CD-RW discs containing MP3 and WMA fi les. It is assumed in this section that a fi le is equivalent to a CD track.
  • Page 78 Playing an MP3 / WMA CD 1. Press the Play / Pause button to start playing from the CD. The display will show the fi rst folder and fi le numbers - "01" and "001". 2. To pause playing press the Play / Pause button. To resume playing press the Play / Pause button again.
  • Page 79 fi rst fi le of the next or previous folder will be played. Repeat, Intro, shuffl e and Programmed play The Stream 63i allows you to use the same playback options for fi les as can be used for conventional audio CDs (see pages 72-75). In addition to Repeat Once and Repeat All options, there is also a Repeat Folder facility.
  • Page 80 Display modes Your radio has a range of display options when in MP3 / WMA CD mode. Note that not all information may be available for all fi les. 1. Press the Info button to cycle through the different options. a.

  • Page 81: Sd / Usb Playback And Recording

    Stream 63i. Memory must use the FAT 32 fi ling system in order to operate in the Stream 63i. Audio formats supported for playback are MP3 and WMA. Playback does Cautions: not support fi...

  • Page 82: Sd/Usb Fi Le And Folder Selection

    Inserting and removing memory devices 1. To insert an SD card into your radio push the card label side upward and gold contacts fi rst into the card slot on the front of your radio until it clicks. To remove the card push the card in so that it clicks once more.
  • Page 83 SD / USB Selecting a fi le 1. While the SD card / USB memory device is playing, press either the Fast-forward or Rewind buttons to change to the desired fi le. The fi le number is updated in the display. If there is more than one folder, when all fi...
  • Page 84 The fi rst fi le of the next or previous folder will be played. Repeat, Intro, shuffl e and Programmed play The Stream 63i allows you to use the same playback options for fi les as can be used for conventional audio CDs (see pages 72-75). In addition to Repeat Once and Repeat All options, there is also a Repeat Folder facility.

  • Page 85: Recording To Sd/Usb

    SD / USB Recording to SD / USB Your Stream 63i radio has been designed to allow you to make recordings to SD / SDHC cards or to USB connected memory devices. Recordings are made in MP3 format at 128k bits per second.
  • Page 86 Making a recording cont. If recording from a CD, recording will be started from the beginning of the currently playing track. Each track on the CD will be recorded as a separate fi le on the media. 4. In order to stop the recording press the Record button once more. Recording will stop and a fi...
  • Page 87 SD / USB Recording MP3 / WMA fi les from CD / SD / USB In addition to recording from conventional sources, the Stream 63i radio can also record from MP3 or WMA fi les that have previously been written to CD, SD or USB media.

  • Page 88: Deleting Fi Les

    After having recorded fi les to SD or USB media, you may later wish to delete them in order to reclaim the space used. The Stream 63i can be used to delete individual fi les, or to delete all of the media fi les on the media.
  • Page 89 SD / USB Deleting fi les cont. Deleting all fi les 1. With the radio in USB or SD mode, and with the media inserted press and hold the Menu button. 2. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons until 'Delete all' is highlighted on the display.

  • Page 90: Ipod Docking

    Earlier models of iPod were not supplied with the necessary inserts, and so your Stream 63i is supplied with insert types 1 - 7. Should you require an insert to use your iPod with the Stream 63i, then please contact an iPod accessories supplier.

  • Page 91: Navigating Your Ipod

    iPod Docking Navigating your iPod 1. Use the Menu button on the remote control to navigate to higher level menus on your iPod. 2. Use the Folder Up or Down buttons on the remote control as required to move up and down a menu screen on your iPod. 3.
  • Page 92 Search function 1. While the iPod is playing, press and hold the Fast-forward or Rewind buttons. 2. Release the button when the desired part of the item is reached. Repeat a single fi le 1. While the iPod is playing, press the Repeat button until the repeat single fi...

  • Page 93: Clock And Alarms

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

  • Page 94: Setting The Clock Format

    Setting the clock format The clock display used in standby mode and on the playing mode screens can be set to 12 or 24 hour format. The selected format is then also used when setting the alarms. 1. With your radio switched on, press and hold the Menu button to access the menu for the current mode.

  • Page 95: Manually Setting The Clock

    Clock and Alarms Manually setting the clock The Stream 63i radio will normally set its clock automatically to UK time after a connection to the Internet has been established. Should you need to set the time manually, change the time zone, or manually switch from winter to summer time (GMT to BST - also known outside the UK as daylight savings time), then please follow this procedure.

  • Page 96: Manually Setting The Clock

    Manually setting the clock - cont. 8. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons to select the correct year. Press the Select button to enter the selection. The hour digits will then fl ash. 8-14 8-14 9. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons to select the correct hour. Press the Select button to enter the selection.

  • Page 97: 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, Last.fm, CD, USB, SD, iPod or a buzzer alarm. In the event of a power interruption your radio has built in memory that will retain your alarm settings.
  • Page 98 Setting the alarm clock - cont. 6. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons to highlight 'Enable' and press the Select button. The display will show the Frequency options for the alarm. The alarm frequency options are as follows: 'Off' - the alarm will be disabled 'Daily' - the alarm will sound everyday 'Once' - the alarm will sound once 'Weekends' - the alarm will sound only at weekends...
  • Page 99 Clock and Alarms Setting the alarm clock - cont. 9. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons until the 'Volume:' option is highlighted on the display and press the Select button if you wish to change it. The radio uses the saved volume setting for each alarm when it sounds. Set the required volume using the Menu Up or Down buttons and the Select 9-10 9-10...

  • Page 100: Disabling Alarms

    Disabling alarms 1. To disable a single alarm enter the alarm setup menu (see page 96) and press the Menu Up or Down buttons until the desired alarm is highlighted on the display. Press the Select button. 2. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons until the 'Enable:' option is highlighted on the display.

  • Page 101: 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 can be adjusted between 15 and 120 minutes in 15 minute increments. 1. Press the On/Standby button to switch on your radio. 2.

  • Page 102: Display And Audio

    The sound on your radio can be adjusted to suit your personal taste for the material that you are listening to. The Stream 63i has a range of equaliser modes. Alternatively you may set the treble and bass levels to your own preferences which can be accessed from the My EQ menu item.
  • Page 103 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 treble and bass setting as follows: 1. Follow steps 1-3 on the preceding page in order to enter the Equaliser menu or alternativley press the EQ button on the remote control.

  • Page 104: Brightness Control

    Brightness control The brightness of the display can be adjusted for when the radio is in 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 three brightness levels and an almost off 'night-time' setting.
  • Page 105 Display and Audio Contrast / viewing angle control The contrast of the display can be adjusted. The adjustment also changes the angle from which the display can best be seen. 1. Access the menu for the current mode by pressing and holding the Menu button.

  • Page 106: Touch Sensitivity Control Panel

    Touch panel sensitivity control The sensitivity of the touch panel may be adjusted. The default setting will normally be found to provide satisfactory operation, however, the touch panel system may respond differently depending upon the moisture of the skin. The touch panel sensitivity may be set to low, normal or high. 1.

  • Page 107: Headphone Socket And Line Out Socket

    Display and Audio Headphone socket A 3.5mm Headphone Socket located on the rear 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 108: Auxiliary Input Socket

    Auxiliary input socket A 3.5mm Auxiliary Input socket located on the rear 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 at the rear of the radio.
  • Page 109 Display and Audio Optical S/PDIF output socket A digital output socket providing an S/PDIF signal is provided on the rear of your radio for connection to an amplifi er, mini-disc or other equipment with a digital optical input. This feature is not active for iPod or AUX in modes. Aerial removal The fi...

  • Page 110: Information

    Information Factory reset If you wish to completely reset your radio to its initial state this may be performed by following this procedure. By performing a factory reset, all user entered settings will be erased. 1. Access the menu for the current mode by pressing and holding the Menu button.

  • Page 111: Software Update

    Information Software update From time to time, new software features for your radio may be developed. Your radio has therefore been 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 Services.

  • Page 112: Network Profi Les

    Network profi les Each time that you connect your radio to a WiFi network, the radio will store the details of that connection (SSID, security key, DHCP/IP address settings) as a profi le. Up to four such profi les are stored in the radio so that if the unit is used in multiple locations there is no need to enter the network settings when returning to a location previously visited.

  • Page 113: Audio Faq

    Information Software version display The software version display is provided for reference and customer support purposes and cannot be changed. 1. Access the menu for the current mode by pressing and holding the Menu button. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons until 'System settings' is highlighted on the display.

  • Page 114: 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 web site at Menu' -> 'System settings' -> 'Network' -> 'View settings' -> 'MAC address'.
  • Page 115 6. The radio station is broadcasting using an audio format which is not UPnP functions 'hi-jacked' by other software playable by your radio (although the Stream 63i does play the most UPnP functions blocked in the router popular formats used by regular broadcasters).
  • Page 116 Accessing your audio fi les via a UPnP server using Windows Vista and XP Selecting Media Sharing in Windows Media Player 11 If your computer is running Windows Vista or XP, then Windows Media Player version 11 includes a UPnP server which will make your fi les available to your radio.
  • Page 117 Information Set up UPnP access on a Windows PC - cont. 4. Press the Menu Up or Down buttons until 'Shared media' is highlighted and press the Select button. The radio will scan for all available UPnP servers. It may take a few seconds for the radio to complete its scan. The radio will display '<Empty>' if no UPnP servers are found.

  • Page 118: 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 and SD/SDHC 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 119: Cautions And Specifi Cations

    Information Cautions • The radio shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects Do not allow your radio to be exposed to water, steam or sand. fi lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the radio. Do not leave your radio where excessive heat could cause damage.
  • Page 120 Specifi cations Circuit features Power Requirements Loudspeaker 2 x 77 mm Mains AC 230 volts, 50Hz only Output Power 12 Watts x 2 (peak) 6 Watts x 2 (continuous) Remote Control Battery 2 x AAA Headphone socket 3.5mm diameter, stereo Frequency Coverage Aux In socket 3.5mm diameter, stereo...

  • Page 121: Mains Supply

    Information Mains supply The Stream 63i will operate from a supply of AC 230 volts, The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked N or 50Hz only. coloured BLACK. The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked L or coloured RED.
  • Page 122 Software license information Use of the software in this radio is subject to software licence terms contained in this user manual - by using radio, you are agreeing to comply with these licence terms: MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. MPEG-4 HE-AAC audio coding technology licensed by Fraunhofer IIS.

  • Page 123: 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 124 ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES 97-99 Worton Road Isleworth Middlesex TW7 6EG Technical Helpline :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during offi ce hours) Web site: http://www.robertsradio.co.uk © 2010 Roberts Radio Limited Issue 1...

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