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- Page 1 DAB / FM RDS Digital Radio with built-in battery charger Please read this manual before use...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Controls ...............2-3 Software version ............20 Battery operation using alkaline batteries.......4 System reset..............21 Battery operation using rechargeable batteries ...5-6 Headphone socket............22 Using the AC adaptor .............6 Auxiliary input socket ............22 Operating your radio - DAB ..........7 Line out socket .............22 Selecting a station - DAB..........8 A few words about batteries ........23-24 Display modes - DAB .............9... -
Page 3: Controls
Controls (Top) 1. Speaker 6. Auto Tune button 10. Auxiliary input socket 2. Volume control 7. Info button 11. LCD display 3. On/Off button 8. Preset button 12. Charge / Low battery indicator 4. Favourite button 9. Tuning / Select control 13. - Page 4 Controls (Rear) 14. Telescopic aerial 15. Line output socket 16. DC input socket 17. Battery compartment screw...
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Page 5: Battery Operation Using Alkaline Batteries
• We would recommend for economy that the Vintage is used via the AC adaptor whenever possible with battery operation for occasional use only. If extended listening using batteries is anticipated, then the use of rechargeable batteries is recommended. -
Page 6: Battery Operation Using Rechargeable Batteries
Battery operation using rechargeable batteries (also see page 23) The fi rst few times that you charge a new set of batteries, you may fi nd that the charge and play times are very short. Normal operation should be achieved after 3 or 4 charge - discharge cycles. Batteries are only charged while the radio is connected to the mains supply via its adaptor and it is switched off using the On/Off button. -
Page 7: Using The Ac Adaptor
Battery operation using rechargeable batteries cont. • When the batteries are exhausted, the charge/low battery indicator IMPORTANT: The batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat light will show red for a short while. The radio will then switch itself off. such as sunshine, fi... -
Page 8: Operating Your Radio - Dab
Operating your radio - DAB 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial. 2. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. The display will show 'Welcome to DAB'. 3. If this is the fi rst time the radio is used a quick scan of the Band III DAB channels will be carried out. -
Page 9: 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 to scroll through the list of available stations on the lower line of the display. Stop rotating the Tuning control when you fi... -
Page 10: Display Modes - Dab
Display modes - DAB Your radio has a range of display modes:- 1. Press and release the Info button to cycle through the various modes. a. Scrolling text Displays scrolling text messages such as artist/track name, phone in number etc. b. -
Page 11: Finding New Stations - Dab
Finding new radio stations - DAB As time passes new stations may become available. To fi nd new stations proceed as follows:- 1. Press and release the Auto Tune button. The display will show 'Scanning...' and your radio will perform a scan of the Band III DAB channels. -
Page 12: Manual Tuning - Dab
Manual Tuning - DAB Manual tuning allows you to tune directly to the various DAB Band III channels. UK DAB stations are currently located in the range 11B to 12D. 1. Press and hold in the Info button until the display shows 'Manual Tune'. -
Page 13: Dynamic Range Control (Drc) Settings - Dab
Dynamic Range Control settings - DAB Dynamic Range Control (also known as DRC) 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 in the Info button. The display will show 'Manual Tune'. 3. -
Page 14: Operating Your Radio - Search Tuning - Fm
Operating your radio - Search tuning - FM 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial fully. 2. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 3. Press the DAB/FM button to select the FM band. 4. Press and immediately release the Auto Tune button, your radio will scan in an upwards direction (low frequency to high frequency) and stop automatically when it fi... -
Page 15: Manual Tuning - Fm
Manual tuning - FM 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. Press the DAB/FM button to select the FM band. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial fully for FM reception. 3. Rotate the Tuning control to tune to a station. With each click of the control the frequency will change up or down by 50 kHz. -
Page 16: Display Modes - Fm
Display modes - FM The Radio Data System (RDS) is a system in which inaudible digital information is transmitted in addition to the normal FM radio programme. RDS offers several useful features. In FM mode the bottom line of the display can be set to any of the following display options:- 1. -
Page 17: Favourite Button
Favourite button Your radio is fi tted with a button which when pressed will automatically select the required waveband and tune to your Favourite radio station. With this button you can store one favourite station from either the DAB or FM wavebands. To set up your favourite station, follow these steps: 1. -
Page 18: Preset Stations Dab And Fm
Preset stations - DAB and FM To make it easier for you to tune your radio to the stations that you prefer, you may store selected radio stations as presets. Your radio holds presets separately for DAB and FM radio modes. You may set as many or as few presets as you like in each mode. -
Page 19: Stereo / Mono Setting - Fm
Stereo / Mono setting - FM (headphones only) Your radio will play stereo FM broadcasts in stereo provided that the received signal is of adequate strength. However, as a stereo signal becomes weaker the audio signal will become poorer. It may be preferable to force the radio to play the station in mono in order to reduce the level of background hiss. -
Page 20: Scan Sensitivity Setting - Fm
Scan sensitivity setting - FM Your radio will normally scan for FM broadcasts which are strong enough to give good reception. However, you may wish the Auto-scan function to also be able to fi nd weaker signals, possibly from more distant radio transmitters. -
Page 21: Software Version
Software version The software display cannot be altered and is just for your reference. 1. To view the software version on the display, ensure your radio is in DAB mode and press and hold the Info button for 2 seconds. 2. -
Page 22: System Reset
System reset If your radio fails to operate correctly, or some digits on the display are missing or incomplete, it may be possible to restore normal operation by carrying out a System Reset operation on your radio. This will restore the radio's settings to their factory defaults. -
Page 23: Headphone Socket
Headphone socket A 3.5mm Headphone Socket located on the top of your radio is provided for use with either headphones or an earpiece. Inserting a plug automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker. Please be aware that sensitivity of headphones can vary widely. We therefore recommend setting volume to a low level before connecting headphones in the radio. -
Page 24: A Few Words About Batteries
A Few Words about Batteries… Rechargeable batteries Your Roberts Vintage radio has been designed to use a choice of power Your Vintage radio uses a range of methods to ensure correct and safe sources. You may plug it into the mains using the supplied high-effi ciency charging of Rechargeable Nickel-Metal-Hydride batteries. - Page 25 If you use the radio powered from the batteries, the charge/low battery To avoid danger and risk of injury, please follow indicator light will be off until the batteries are exhausted. The charge/ these guide lines low battery indicator light will then show red for a short while before the radio switches itself off.
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Page 26: Display Backlight
Display backlight 1. When using the radio powered from batteries, the display backlight will be switched on for approximately 12 seconds when any button is pressed. 2. When your radio is powered by the AC mains using the supplied mains adaptor the display backlight will always be on whenever the radio is switched on. -
Page 27: General
General • Your 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 Do not allow this radio to be exposed to water, steam or sand. Do not leave radio. -
Page 28: 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. These statements do not affect the statutory rights of a consumer.