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Roberts RD4 Operating Instructions Manual

Digital audio broadcasting (dab) sports radio
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  • Page 1 Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) Sports Radio Operating Instructions...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents ........................ 2 Controls ........................3 Display Screen ...................... 6 Batteries ........................ 8 Hold switch ......................10 Earphones ......................12 Aerial ........................12 Display Icons ....................... 14 Switching the Radio On ..................16 Digital Label (DLS) ....................18 Displaying the Signal Level ................. 20 Adjusting the Volume Level .................

  • Page 3: Controls

    Controls 1. LCD Display screen 4. Menu button 2. Info button 5. Tone button 3. Select button 6. Preset button If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)
  • Page 4 Controls 7. Power Supply socket 8. Earphone socket...

  • Page 5: Power Button

    Controls POWER HOLD 9. Power button 10. Hold switch If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)

  • Page 6: Display Screen

    Display Screen The radio includes a back lit LCD Display Screen. The icons at the top of the screen form a custom display indicating the status of the radio and any user settings. The two-line alphanumeric display at the bottom of the screen can show up to 16 characters on each line, and provide information about the received stations.
  • Page 7 Display A. Volume Level icon F. Signal Strength icon B. Battery Level icon G. Alphanumeric Display Line 1 C. Clock H. Alphanumeric Display Line 2 D. Favourites icon E. Tone icon If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)

  • Page 8: Batteries

    Batteries 1. Open the battery cover located on the rear of the your radio by sliding it in the direction shown by the arrow. 2. Insert 3 x AA size batteries into the compartment. Make sure the (+) and (-) ends of the batteries are positioned as shown inside the compartment.
  • Page 9 If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)

  • Page 10: Hold Switch

    Hold switch The Hold switch is used to prevent unintentional operation of your radio. 1. Move the Hold switch on the top of the unit to the “Hold” position, as indicated by the arrow. The power and all other buttons will be disabled, this will prevent accidental operation when your radio is packed in a suitcase or travel bag.
  • Page 11 POWER HOLD If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)

  • Page 12: Earphones

    Earphones Plug the earphones into the Earphone Socket on the side of the unit. Check the Volume Level icon shows that the volume is not too loud and place the ear-pieces into your ears. Do not turn on the radio with the earphones connected and inserted in your ear.
  • Page 13 Earphones If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)

  • Page 14: Display Icons

    Volume Level Icon The number of bars displayed (0 - 7) indicates the current volume. Battery Level Icon The number of bars displayed (0 - 3) indicates the remaining power. Clock The clock displays the time in 24-hour format as broadcast by DAB stations.The Clock is only visible when DAB is being received.
  • Page 15 Volume Level Icons OFF ----------------------- INCREASING TO ----------------------- FULL Battery Level Icons EMPTY MEDIUM FULL Clock The time shown is 11:45 pm Favourite Icon Tone Icons FLAT MBASS MONITOR STUDIO CLUB ARENA Signal Strength Icons NONE MEDIUM STRONG If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)

  • Page 16: Switching The Radio On

    Switching the Radio On 1. Check that the batteries have been installed correctly. 2. Ensure that the Hold switch on the top of the unit is in the “Off” position. 3. Plug the earphones into the socket on the side of the unit. 4.
  • Page 17 If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)

  • Page 18: Digital Label (Dls)

    Digital Label (DLS) 1. After a station has been tuned and is playing, the station name will appear on the first line of the Display Screen. 2. The bottom line displays the first line of the Digital Label (DLS). This information is broadcast along with the audio and contains information relevant to the current broadcast content, and technical data about the station.
  • Page 19 If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)

  • Page 20: Displaying The Signal Level

    Displaying the Signal Level While the radio is in play mode the Select button can be used to display the current station Signal Level. 1. Pressing the Select button will display a bar graphic indicating the signal level. The minimum required signal for this station is presented as an open box on the bar.
  • Page 21 Signal Level Volume Level Increase Decrease If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)

  • Page 22: Selecting A Station

    Selecting a Station While the radio is in play mode you can step through the list of available stations by using the Select button. 1. Push the Select button right or left to move the list forward or back. The station names will appear in the bottom line of the Display Screen with arrows on either side 2.
  • Page 23 Backward Forward If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)

  • Page 24: Presetting Stations

    Presetting stations Selected stations can be stored in memory using the preset function. To assign a station to a preset the radio must be in play mode. 1. Press the Preset button to access the preset function. 2. The first of a list of ten presets is displayed in the bottom line of the Display Screen.
  • Page 25 Backward Forward If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)

  • Page 26: Recalling A Preset Station

    Recalling a preset station To select and play a preset station use the Select button to step through the list. 1. Press the Preset button to access the preset function. 2. The first of a list of ten presets is displayed in the bottom line of the Display Screen.
  • Page 27 Backward Forward If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Tone

    Adjusting the Tone While the radio is in play mode the Tone button can be used to change the tone. The current tone is shown on the Display Screen by the Tone icon. 1. Press the Tone button to change the tone setting. List of tone settings: MBass Monitor...
  • Page 29 Monitor Studio Flat Arena MBass Club If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)

  • Page 30: Using The Menu Function

    Using the Menu Function There are a number of system settings that can be accessed from the Menu function. List of system settings: Station Order Manual Tune Autoscan local Software version 1. Press the Menu button to access the list of system settings. 2.
  • Page 31 Backward Forward If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)

  • Page 32: Station Order

    Station Order When the radio is switched on it compiles a list of stations. The Station Order functions can change the way this list is displayed on the Display Screen. The default Station Order is alphanumeric. Selecting Station Order from the system setting Menu list will display a sub menu.
  • Page 33 If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)

  • Page 34: Adjusting The Station Order

    Adjusting the Station Order 1. Push the Select button right or left to move the list forward or back until you find the desired function. 2. Press the Select button to select the function. 3. When the Station Order is set to Fav. Stations browsing the Station Order sub menu from the system settings menu will show an additional option - Favourite Presets.
  • Page 35 Backward Forward If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)

  • Page 36: Autoscan Tuning

    Autoscan Tuning Selecting Autoscan local from the system setting Menu list will prompt the radio to scan for all available stations. 1. A scanning message and progress bar are shown on the Display Screen. 2. The number on the right hand side of the Display Screen represents the number of stations found.
  • Page 37 If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)

  • Page 38: Manual Tuning

    Manual tuning Selecting Manual tune from the system setting Menu list allows you to tune the radio to a specified channel. To select a specific channel use the Select button to step through the list. 1. Push the Select button right or left to move the list forward or back until you find the desired channel.
  • Page 39 Backward Forward If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)

  • Page 40: Switching The Radio Off

    Switching the Radio Off When the radio is switched off the current settings and station lists are saved for future use. If a reset is made before the radio is switched off then default settings will be saved. 1. Press the Power button on the top of the unit and hold for more than two seconds.
  • Page 41 If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)

  • Page 42: Reset

    Reset The Reset function will erase all settings and station orders set by the user, and restores default settings. Default settings: Station List is empty All presets are empty Station order is alphanumeric Equalisation setting is MBass Display mode is scrolling DLS 1.
  • Page 43 If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting The radio is not working and the Display Screen is blank. 1. Press the Power button. 2. Check the condition of the batteries. 3. Check the batteries have been inserted correctly. I cannot hear any sound through the earphones. 1.
  • Page 45 Troubleshooting The radio is receiving poor reception. 1. Check the Signal Strength icon shows that a suitable signal is being received. 2. Use the Autoscan function to rescan for all stations. 3. If the Autoscan function does not find a station use the Manual Tune function.

  • Page 46: General

    General Do not allow this unit to be exposed to moisture e.g. dripping or splashing. 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 47: Specification

    Specifications 3 x AA size Battery: ?? R Battery Life: Approx. ??hrs using alkaline batteries ?? R 4.5VDC 250mA, 2.1mm power jack positive External Power Supply: tip (not supplied) Frequency coverage: 217.5 - 230 MHz, (Band III, UK only) Earphone Jack: 32 ohms, in-ear style, with in-line aerial element The company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice...

  • Page 48: 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 below before taking further action. These statements do not affect the statutory rights of a consumer.

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