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- Page 1 DAB/FM RDS digital radio Please read this manual before use...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Controls ................2-4 System reset..............21 Battery operation ..............5 Headphone socket.............22 Using the AC adaptor ............6 Auxiliary input socket ............23 Operating your radio - DAB ..........7 USB socket for software upgrade ........23 Selecting a station - DAB.............8 General ................24 Secondary services - DAB...........8 Display backlight..............24 Display modes - DAB ............9 Specifi... -
Page 3: Controls
Controls (Top) 1. On / Off button 6. Preset buttons 2. Band button 7. LCD display 3. Favourite button 8. Low battery indicator 4. Info / Menu button 5. Auto Tune button... - Page 4 Controls (Right side) 9. Tuning control 10. Volume control 11. Tone control 12. Headphone socket...
- Page 5 Controls (Back) 13. USB socket for software upgrades 14. Telescopic aerial 15. Auxiliary input socket 16. DC input socket 17. Battery compartment...
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Page 6: Battery Operation
Battery operation 1. Remove the battery cover on the rear of the unit by pushing the catches in the direction shown by the arrows. 2. Insert four LR20 (D size) batteries into the spaces in the compartment. Take care to ensure all batteries are inserted with the correct polarity as shown inside the battery compartment. -
Page 7: Using The Ac Adaptor
Using the AC adaptor 1. Place your radio on a fl at surface and plug the mains adaptor into the DC input socket located on the rear of your radio (marked 'DC in') ensuring that the plug is pushed fully into the socket. 2. -
Page 8: 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 "Roberts" for a few seconds. 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. 3. Press and release the Tuning control to select the station. The display may show "Now tuning"... -
Page 10: Display Modes - Dab
Display modes - DAB In DAB mode the bottom line of the display can be set to any of the following display options :- 1. Press the Info button to cycle through each of the options. a. Scrolling text Displays scrolling text messages such as artist/track name, phone in number, etc. -
Page 11: 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 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. 1. Press and hold the Menu button so that the display shows "Manual tune". 2. Press and release the Tuning control. 3. Rotate the Tuning control to select the required DAB channel. 4. -
Page 13: Dynamic Range Control - Dab
Dynamic Range Control (DRC) 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. -
Page 14: 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. 3. Press the Band button to select the FM band. 4. Press and 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 Band 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. The frequency will change in steps of 50kHz. -
Page 16: Display Modes - Fm
Display modes - FM In FM mode the bottom line of the display can be set to any of the following display options :- 1. Press the Info button to cycle through each of the options. a. Scrolling text Displays scrolling text messages such as artist/track name, phone in number etc. -
Page 17: Fm Stereo/Mono Function (Headphones Only)
FM Stereo/Mono (headphones only) 1. If a station being received is weak some hiss may be audible. To reduce this, press and release the Tuning control so that the display shows "Switch to Mono". Your radio will switch to mono mode. 2. -
Page 18: 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 19: Presetting Stations
Presetting stations There are 5 memory presets for each of the two wavebands which allow you to quickly tune the radio to your favourite stations. Presets are stored in a memory which remembers the settings even when the radio is switched off. 1. -
Page 20: Favourite Station Button
Favourite station button Your radio has a Favourite Station button which can automatically select the required waveband and tune to your favourite station. This button can store one favourite station from either the FM or DAB waveband. 1. To set up your favourite station, tune into the required station. 2. -
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. 2. Press and hold the Menu button and then rotate the Tuning control until "DAB SW version"... -
Page 22: 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. Ensure your radio is in DAB or FM mode. Press and hold the Menu button for 2 seconds and then rotate the Tuning control until "Factory Reset"... -
Page 23: Headphone Socket
Headphone socket A 3.5mm Headphone Socket located on the right hand side 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 the sensitivity of headphones can vary widely. We therefore recommend setting the volume to a low level before connecting headphones to the radio. -
Page 24: Auxiliary Input Socket
Band button to cancel Auxiliary Input mode. USB socket for software upgrade Software updates for your Duet 2 may be available in the future. Do not make any connection to the USB socket until directed to do so by... -
Page 25: General
General Do not allow this radio to be exposed to water, steam or sand. Do not leave • Your radio should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that your radio where excessive heat could cause damage such as in a parked no objects fi... -
Page 26: Specifi Cations
Specifi cations Circuit Features Power Requirements Loudspeaker Woofer 125mm 4 ohms Mains AC 100 240V 50/60Hz (adaptor) Tweeter 38mm 4 ohms Batteries 4 x LR20 (D size) Output Power Mains 1.4 Watts Battery Life Batteries 0.8 Watts Up to 100 hours of listening for 4 hours a day at normal volume using alkaline cells. -
Page 27: Guarantee
In the event that it is not possible to return the product to the Roberts dealer from whom it was purchased, please contact Roberts Radio using the contact details on the www.robertsradio.com website. - Page 28 ROBERTS RADIO LIMITED PO Box 130 Mexborough South Yorkshire S64 8YT Website: http://www.robertsradio.com © 2009, 2014 Roberts Radio Limited Issue 2...
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