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Roberts MessageR User Manual

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  • Page 1 DAB / FM RDS Digital Clock Radio Please read this manual before use...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents MessageR digital radio features ..........2 Setting the alarm times ..........23-25 Display icons ...............2 Cancelling alarms ..............25 Controls ................3-5 To view the alarm settings ..........26 Battery operation ..............6 Snooze function ..............26 Using the radio for the fi rst time...........7 Setting the clock format .............27...

  • Page 3: Messager Digital Radio Features

    MessageR digital radio features Display icons The Roberts MessageR digital radio provides the following range of features in an attractive compact unit:- • Radio for DAB and FM (with RDS) broadcasts. • 20 station presets (10 for DAB and 10 for FM).

  • Page 4: Controls

    Controls (Top) 1. Sleep button 5. DAB / FM button 9. Message 2 button with LED 2. Backlight button 6. Auto Tune button 10. Message 1 button with LED 3. Alarm / Menu button 7. Favourite station buttons 1- 4 11.
  • Page 5 Controls (front) 13. Microphone 14. LCD display 15. Tuning / Select control 16. Volume control 17. Loudspeaker 18. Moon light If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)

  • Page 6: Controls

    Controls (rear) 19. Buzzer volume control 20. Battery compartment 21. USB socket (for software upgrades) 22. Wire DAB / FM aerial socket 23. Auxiliary input socket 24. DC input socket 25. Headphone socket 0.8A...

  • Page 7: Battery Operation

    Battery operation 1. Remove the battery cover on the back of the unit by pushing up the tab and lifting the cover out of its locating slots. 2. Insert four LR14 (C 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 8: Using The Radio For The Fi Rst Time

    0.8A radio. Plug the adaptor into a standard 13 amp mains socket outlet. The display will show 'ROBERTS' for a few seconds and will then show 'NO CLOCK' and the unit will enter the standby mode. During this time the radio is scanning to fi nd a DAB radio signal. After a short time the current time will appear on the display.

  • Page 9: Operating Your Digital Radio

    Operating your digital radio 1. Press the On / Off button to switch on your radio. When fi rst switched on, the radio will be in DAB mode. After each use the radio will remember the mode used and then switch on in that mode the next time that it is used.

  • Page 10: Selecting A Station - Dab

    Selecting a station - DAB 1. Press the On / Off button to switch on your radio. 2. Press and release the DAB / FM button until the DAB mode is selected. The display will show the name of the radio station currently selected. 3.

  • Page 11: 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 then the secondary service will then appear immediately after the primary service as you rotate the Tuning / Select control. 2.
  • Page 12 c. Programme type Displays the type of station being listened to e.g. Pop, Classic, News, etc. d. Multiplex Name Displays the name of the DAB multiplex to which the current station belongs. e. Time Displays the current time. f. Date Displays the current date.

  • Page 13: Finding New Stations - Dab

    g. Frequency and channel Displays frequency and channel number for the currently tuned DAB station. h. Bit rate Displays the digital audio bit rate for the currently tuned DAB station. i. Signal error Displays the bit error rate for the currently tuned DAB station.

  • Page 14: Manual Tuning - Dab

    Manual tuning - DAB Manual tuning allows you to tune your radio to a particular DAB frequency in Band III. Any new stations found will be added to the station list. This function can also be used to assist the positioning of the aerial or the radio to optimise reception for a specifi...

  • Page 15: Dynamic Range Control (Drc) - Dab

    Dynamic Range Control (DRC) - DAB The DRC facility can make quieter sounds easier to hear when your radio is used in a noisy environment. There are three levels of compression: DRC 0 No compression applied. (default) DRC 1/2 Medium compression applied. DRC 1 Maximum compression applied.

  • Page 16: Operating Your Radio - Fm Auto-Tune

    Operating your radio - FM auto-tune 1. Fully extend the wire aerial located on the rear of your radio. Place the wire antenna so that it is as straight as possible extending either above or below the radio. 2,10 2. Press the On / Off button to switch on your radio. 3.

  • Page 17: Manual Tuning - Fm

    Manual tuning - FM 1. Fully extend the wire aerial located on the rear of your radio. Place the wire antenna so that it is as straight as possible extending either above or below the radio. 2. Press the On / Off button to switch on your radio. 3.

  • Page 18: Display Options - Fm

    Display options - FM Your radio has a range of display options for FM mode:- 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. The following are available on your radio. 1.

  • Page 19: Stereo / Mono Setting - Fm (Headphones Only)

    e. Time Displays the current time. f. Date Displays the current date. Note: If no RDS information is available, the radio will be unable to display the station name, scrolling text and programme type information. Stereo / Mono setting - FM (headphones only) Your radio will play stereo FM broadcasts in stereo (via headphones) provided that the received signal is of adequate strength.

  • Page 20: Presetting Stations

    Presetting stations You may store your preferred DAB and FM radio stations to the preset station memories. There are 20 memory presets in your radio, 10 for DAB and 10 for FM. Presets are remembered by your radio in the event of a power failure.

  • Page 21: Recalling A Preset Station

    Recalling a preset station 1. Press the On / Off button to switch on the radio. 2. Press the DAB / FM button to select the desired waveband DAB or 3. Press and release the Memo button. The display will show, for example, 'Empty 01' if no station has been stored to that preset.

  • Page 22: Favourite Stations

    Storing your favourite stations You may store your favourite DAB and FM radio stations using the 4 favourite station buttons. There are 8 favourite stations available in your radio, 4 for DAB and 4 for FM. Favourites are remembered by your radio in the event of a power failure.

  • Page 23: Recording A Voice Message

    Recording a voice message Your radio can record 2 voice messages which can also be used to wake you when setting the alarm. Voice messages may be set while the radio is in standby or whilst in use. Each message can be up to 10 seconds in duration.

  • Page 24: Setting The Alarm Times

    Setting alarm times Your radio has two alarms which can be set to wake you to DAB, FM radio, beep type alarm or voice message. Each alarm can be set to sound once, daily, on weekdays or at weekends. The alarms can be set while your radio is in use or in standby mode.
  • Page 25 7. Press and release the Tuning / Select control to cause the alarm minute digits to fl ash on the display. 8. Rotate the Tuning / Select control to choose the desired alarm minute. 9. Press and release the Tuning / Select control to enter the setting. The alarm source option will fl...

  • Page 26: Cancelling Alarms

    Alarms are indicated in the display by the symbol and the corresponding alarm number. The alarm icon will fl ash on the display when an alarm is souding. Note: When setting your alarm to the buzzer alarm you will need to ensure that the Buzzer volume control located inside the battery compartment has been set to the desired level.

  • Page 27: To View The Alarm Settings

    To view the alarm settings 1. Press and release the Alarm button to enter the alarm setup. 2. Rotate the Tuning / Select control to view alarms 1 or 2. 3. Press and release the Tuning / Select control to cycle through each of the settings for the chosen alarm.

  • Page 28: Setting The Clock Format

    Setting the clock format The clock display can be set to 12 or 24 hour format. The selected format is then also used when setting the alarms. 1. Press and hold the Menu button to enter the setup menu. 2. Rotate the Tuning / Select control until 'TIME FMT' appears on the display.

  • Page 29: Setting The Date Format

    Setting the date format The date format displayed on your radio can be adjusted. There are three options available. 1. Press and hold the Menu button to enter the setup menu. 2. Rotate the Tuning / Select control until 'DATE FMT' appears on the display.

  • Page 30: Sleep Function

    Sleep function Your radio can be set to turn off after a preset time has elapsed. The sleep setting can be adjusted between 15 and 120 minutes. Ensure your radio is switched on. 1. When using your radio, press and release the Sleep button. 2.

  • Page 31: Nap Timer

    Nap timer The Nap timer facility allows you to set your radio to wake you after a predetermined interval (up to 2 hours) without needing to set the alarm. The nap timer can be set when your radio is in use or in standby mode. 1,4,7 1.

  • Page 32: Display Backlight Dimmer

    Display backlight dimmer The brightness of the display and the moon light LED can be adjusted while the radio is in standby or while it is in use. If you use the unit in the bedroom, you may prefer a lower standby brightness level than the standard setting. There are seven brightness levels and an almost off 'night-time' setting.

  • Page 33: Display Backlight

    Display backlight 1. When using the radio powered from batteries, the display backlight will be switched on for several 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 34: Software Version

    Software version The software display cannot be altered and is just for your reference. Ensure your radio is switched on. 1. Ensure your radio is in DAB or FM mode. 2. Press and hold the Advanced / Info button. 3. Rotate the Tuning / Select control until 'SW VER' appears on the display.

  • Page 35: System Reset

    4. A full reset will be performed. The station list and presets will be erased. Alarms will be cancelled and sleep timer settings will be set to their default values. The display will show 'ROBERTS' and after a short time the current time will appear on the display.

  • Page 36: 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. 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 37: Auxiliary Input Socket

    Auxiliary Input (Line in) socket A 3.5mm stereo Auxiliary Input socket is provided on the rear of your radio to permit an audio signal to be fed into the unit from an external audio device such as iPod, MP3 or CD player. 1.

  • Page 38: Cautions

    Cautions Do not allow this radio to be exposed to water, steam or sand. Do not • Your radio should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no leave your radio where excessive heat could cause damage such as in objects fi...

  • Page 39: Guarantee

    Company’s service department for attention. 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.
  • Page 40 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 © 2011 Roberts Radio Limited Issue 1...

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