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- Page 1 RD-18 DAB digital radio Please read this manual before use...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Controls ................2 Battery operation ............... 3 Mains operation ..............3 Operating your radio ............4 Selecting a station ............5 Secondary services ............6 Display modes ..............6 Finding new stations ............7 Autoselect ................. 7 Manual tuning ..............8 Signal strength display ............. -
Page 3: Controls
Controls (Top) 1. On/Off button 7. Info button 2. Mains LED indicator 8. Select button 3. Line out socket (on rear) 9. Auto Tune button 4. Telescopic aerial (on rear) 10. Liquid crystal display (LCD) 5. Headphone socket (on end) 11. -
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 RD-18 is used on the mains whenever possible with battery operation for occasional or stand-by use only. -
Page 5: Operating Your Radio
Operating your radio 1. Fully extend the telescopic aerial 2. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. The display will show Roberts DAB digital radio for a few seconds. 3. If this is the first time the radio is used a quick scan of UK Band III DAB channels will be carried out. -
Page 6: Selecting A Station
Selecting a station 1. The top line of the display shows the name of the station currently selected. 2. Rotate the Tuning control to scroll through the list of available stations. 3. Press and release the Select button to select the station. The display may show Tuning while your radio finds the new station. -
Page 7: Secondary Services
Secondary services 1. Certain radio stations have one or more secondary services asso- ciated 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 turn the tuning control. -
Page 8: Finding New Stations
Finding new stations As time passes new stations may become available. To find new stations proceed as follows:- 1. Press and release the Auto Tune button, the display will show Autotune Quick scan. Your radio will perform a scan of the UK DAB frequencies. -
Page 9: Manual Tuning
Manual tuning Manual tuning allows you to tune directly to the various Band III DAB channels. UK DAB stations are currently located in the range 11B to 12D. 1. Press and hold down the Select button until the display shows Manual tune. -
Page 10: System Reset
System reset If your radio fails to operate correctly, or some digits on the display are missing or incomplete carry out the following procedure. 1. Switch off your radio 2. Switch on your radio - as soon as the screen shows Roberts DAB digital radio press and hold down the Select button until the display shows System Reset. -
Page 11: Headphone Socket
Headphone socket A 3.5mm Headphone Socket located on the right-hand end of you radio is provided for use with either headphones or an earpiece. Inserting a plug automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker. Line out socket A 3.5mm Line out socket located on the rear of you radio is provided for connecting the audio signal to an external amplifier. -
Page 12: General
General Do not allow this radio to be exposed to water, steam or sand. Do not leave your radio where excessive heat could cause damage such as in a parked car where the heat from the sun can build up even though the outside temperature may not seem too high. -
Page 13: Mains Supply
Mains supply The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked N or The RD-18 will operate from a supply of AC 230 volts, 50Hz only. coloured BLACK. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug... -
Page 14: Notes
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Page 15: 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 16 ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES 97-99 Worton Road Isleworth Middlesex TW7 6EG Technical Helpline :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during office hours) Issue 1...