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Fm rds/dab digital radio
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  • Page 1 FM RDS/DAB digital radio Please read this manual before use...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Controls ................2 Recalling a preset station - DAB and FM ......18 Battery operation ..............3 System reset ..............19 Mains operation ..............3 Headphone socket ............20 Operating your radio - DAB ..........4 Line out socket ..............20 Selecting a station - DAB ............5 Display backlight ...............20 Secondary services - DAB ..........6 Software version ..............21...

  • Page 3: Controls

    Controls (Top) 1. Telescopic aerial (on rear) 7. Auto Tune button 13. Tuning Up button 2. On/Off button 8. Headphone socket 14. Tuning Down button 3. Mains LED indicator 9. FM/DAB button 15. Tuning control 10. Line out socket 4. Treble control 16.

  • Page 4: Battery Operation

    4. If the radio is not to be used for any extended period of time it is recommended that the batteries are removed from the radio. We would recommend for economy that the ecologic 4 is used on the mains whenever possible with battery operation for occasional or stand-by use only.

  • Page 5: Operating Your Radio - Dab

    Operating your radio - DAB 1. Fully extend the telescopic aerial. 2. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. The display will show "Welcome to DAB" for a few seconds. 3. If this is the fi rst time the radio is used a quick scan of the UK band III DAB channels will be carried out.

  • Page 6: Selecting A Station - Dab

    Selecting a station - DAB 1. The top line of the display shows the name of the station currently selected. 2. Rotate the Tuning control or press the Up or Down buttons to scroll through the list of available stations. 3.

  • Page 7: Secondary Services - Dab

    Secondary services - DAB 1. Certain radio stations have one or more secondary services associated with them. If a station has a secondary service associated with it the display will show ">>" next to the station name on the station list. The secondary service will then appear immediately after the primary service as you rotate the Tuning control.

  • Page 8: Display Modes - Dab

    Display modes - DAB Your radio has seven display modes:- 1. Press the Info/Menu button to cycle through the various modes. a. Scrolling text Displays scrolling text messages such as artist/track name, phone in number etc. b. Program Type Displays the type of station being listened to e.g.
  • Page 9 e. Frequency Displays the frequency of the DAB multiplex for the station listened to. Bit rate & audio type Displays the digital bit rate & audio type for the station being listened to. g. Signal Error Displays the signal error for the station being listend to.

  • Page 10: Finding New Stations - Dab

    Finding new stations - DAB As time passes new stations may become available. To fi nd new stations proceed as follows:- 1. Press and release the AutoTune button, the display will show "Scan- ning". Your radio will perform a scan of the UK DAB frequencies. As new stations are found the station counter on the right-hand side of the display will increase and stations will be added to the list 2.

  • Page 11: Manual Tuning - Dab

    Manual Tuning - DAB Manual tuning allows you to tune directly to the various band III DAB chan- nels. UK DAB stations are currently located in the range 11B to 12D. 1. Press and hold down the Info/Menu button and rotate the Tuning control or press the Up or Down buttons until the display shows "Manual Tune".

  • Page 12: Dynamic Range Control (Drc) Settings - Dab

    Dynamic Range Control (DRC) settings - DAB The DRC facility can make quieter sounds easier to hear when your radio is used in a noisy environment. 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. Press and hold down the Info/Menu button and rotate the Tuning control or press the Up or Down buttons until the display shows "DRC value".

  • Page 13: Station Order Setup - Dab

    Station order setup - DAB This function enables you to choose how the stations are arranged when selecting a station. There are four options available - favourite station, alphanumeric, active station and prune stations. Note: Your radio default station order is numeric-alpha order. 1.
  • Page 14 Active station When this setting is switched on the display will show only those that a signal can be found for. Prune stations Some DAB services may stop broadcasting or you may not be able to receive a station. Prune stations will delete the DAB stations from your station list that can no longer be received.

  • Page 15: Operating Your Radio - Fm

    Operating your radio - FM 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial 2. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. The radio will tune to the last selected radio station. 3. Press the FM/DAB button to select the FM band. 4.

  • Page 16: Manual Tuning - Fm

    Manual tuning - FM 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. Press and release the FM/DAB button to select the FM band. Fully extend the Telescopic aerial. 3. Rotate the Tuning control or press the Up or Down buttons to tune to a station.

  • Page 17: Display Modes - Fm

    Display modes - FM When listening in FM mode the bottom line of the display can be set to any of the following modes:- 1. Press the Info/Menu button to cycle through the various modes. a. Scrolling text Displays scrolling text messages such as artist/track name, phone in number etc.

  • Page 18: Presetting Stations - Dab And Fm

    Presetting stations - DAB and FM There are 10 memory presets for each of the 2 wavebands. 1. Press the On/Off button switch on the radio. 2. Tune to the required station as previously described. 3. Press and hold down the required Preset button until the display shows e.g.

  • Page 19: Recalling A Preset Station - Dab And Fm

    Recalling a preset station - DAB and FM 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on the radio. 2. Select the required waveband by pressing the FM/DAB button. 3. Momentarily press the required Preset button, your radio will tune to the station stored in preset memory.

  • Page 20: System Reset

    System reset If your radio fails to operate correctly, or some digits on the display are missing or incomplete, if running on batteries fi rst check that the batteries are not exhausted. If you still suspect a problem with your radio please carry out the following procedure.

  • Page 21: Headphone Socket

    Headphone socket A 3.5mm Headphone Socket located on the rear of your radio is provided for use with either headphones or an earpiece. Inserting a plug automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker. IMPORTANT: Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. Line out socket A 3.5mm Line out socket located on the rear of your radio is provided for connecting the audio signal to an external amplifi...

  • Page 22: Software Version

    Software version The software display cannot be altered and is just for your reference. 1. To view which software version your radio has press and hold in the Info/Menu button. 2. Rotate the Tuning control or the Up and Down buttons until the software version shows on the display.

  • Page 23: General

    General • The radio should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects fi lled with liquids such as vases, shall be placed on the radio. Do not allow this radio to be exposed to water, steam or sand. Do not leave •...

  • Page 24: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations Circuit Features Power Requirements Mains AC 230 volts, 50Hz only Loudspeaker 2 x 79mm Batteries 6 x LR20 (D size) Output Power Battery Life Up to 150 hours of listening for 4 hours Headphone socket 3.5mm dia a day at normal volume using alkaline Line out socket 3.5mm dia cells.

  • Page 25: Mains Supply

    IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN. Replacement fuse holders are available from Roberts Radio Technical Services at the address shown on the rear of this manual. If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-...

  • Page 26: Notes

    Notes...

  • Page 27: 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 on the rear of this manual.
  • Page 28 ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES 97-99 Worton Road Isleworth Middlesex TW7 6EG Technical Helpline :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during offi ce hours) Website: http://www.robertsradio.co.uk © 2008 Roberts Radio Limited Issue 1...

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