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- Page 1 DAB / DAB+ / FM / CD / Bluetooth Sound System Please read this manual before use...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ................2-9 Compact discs ................29 Blutune 100 Sound System features ...........3 Playing a CD.................30-31 Controls and connections ............4-5 Repeat and shuffl e options ...........32-33 Remote control .................6-7 MP3 / WMA CD mode ...............34 Display icons ................8 MP3 / WMA fi le and folder selection ........35-36 Accessing the menu system ............8... -
Page 3: Introduction
The two sections for DAB Radio and FM Radio describe how to use the sound system to listen to radio broadcasts. (page 25) Bluetooth The section for Bluetooth describes how to use your Blutune 100 to play audio fi les or video soundtracks directly from your smart-phone, tablet or similar devices. (page 29) -
Page 4: Blutune 100 Sound System Features
Blutune 100 Sound System features The Roberts Blutune 100 Sound System provides the following range of features in an attractive compact unit:- ● Easy-to-read 2 line text display with large clock display. ● Radio for DAB and FM (with RDS) broadcasts. -
Page 5: Controls And Connections
Introduction Controls and connections (Top) 1. On / Standby / Sleep button 7. CD eject button 2. Mode button 8. Tuning Up / Fast-forward button 3. Tuning Down / Rewind button 9. Play / Pause button 4. Info / Menu button 10. - Page 6 Controls and connections (Front) 13. Standby indicator 14. Bluetooth indicator 15. LCD display 16. Infra-red sensor 17. CD loaded indicator 18. CD slot (Rear) 19. Telescopic aerial 20. USB charging socket 21. USB socket (for software upgrades only) DAB/DAB+ ( BAND III ) : 5A – 13F 22.
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Page 7: Remote Control
Introduction Remote control All the functions of the Blutune 100 Sound System can be controlled using either the sound system buttons or the remote control. 1. On / Standby / Sleep button 2. Mode button 3. Info / Menu button 4. - Page 8 Remote control battery replacement 1. Remove the battery cover on the rear of your remote control by applying pressure to the catch in the direction shown by the arrow and then lifting off the cover. 2. Remove the battery from the battery compartment by pressing the right hand bottom corner of the battery so that the battery is released from its position (see illustration).
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Page 9: Display Icons
Introduction Display icons A. Sleep indicator G H I B. Alarm 1 and 2 indicators C. Snooze indicator D. Radio signal strength indicator E. Clock digits F. Bluetooth indicator G. DAB indicator H. FM indicator Stereo indicator J. Aux input indicator K. -
Page 10: Using The Sound System For The Fi Rst Time
Using the sound system for the fi rst time 1. Place your sound system on a fl at surface. 2. Fully extend the telescopic aerial. The aerial should be fully extended and positioned vertically for optimum reception. DAB/DAB+ ( BAND III ) : 5A – 13F 3. -
Page 11: Dab Radio
DAB Radio Operating your sound system - DAB 1. Fully extend the telescopic aerial. 2. If your sound system is in standby mode, press and release the On / Standby button to switch it on. 3. Press and release the Mode button until the DAB mode is selected. The display will show 'DAB' for a few seconds. -
Page 12: Selecting A Station - Dab
Selecting a station - DAB 1. When the unit is in DAB mode the upper line of the text display normally shows the name of the station currently tuned. BBC Radio 4 Playing 2. Repeatedly press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to scroll through the list of available stations on the lower line of the text display. -
Page 13: Display Options - Dab
DAB Radio Display options - DAB When in DAB mode your radio has a range of display options. 1. Press and release the Info button to cycle through the various options. BBC Radio 4 a. Scrolling text Displays scrolling text messages such I’m sorry I have as artist/track name, phone in number, etc. -
Page 14: Finding New Stations - Dab
Display modes - DAB cont. f. Bit rate/audio type Displays the digital bit rate and audio type for the current DAB radio station. BBC Radio 4 128kbps / Mono g. Signal strength Displays signal strength for the station being listened to. The clear rectangle shows the minimum required signal strength for clear DAB reception. -
Page 15: Manual Tuning - Dab
DAB Radio 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 sound system to optimise reception for a specifi... -
Page 16: 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 sound system is used in a noisy environment. DAB Menu < > There are 3 levels of compression: DRC Off - No compression applied. -
Page 17: Station Order Setup - Dab
DAB Radio Station order setup - DAB Your sound system has 2 station order settings from which you can choose. The station order settings are, alphanumeric and ensemble. DAB Menu Note: The default station order setting is alphanumeric. < > 1. -
Page 18: Fm Radio
Operating your sound system - Search tuning FM 1. Fully extend the telescopic aerial. The aerial should be fully extended and positioned vertically for optimum reception. 2,10 2. Press and release the On / Standby button to switch on your sound system. -
Page 19: Manual Tuning - Fm
FM Radio Manual tuning - FM 1. Fully extend the telescopic aerial. The aerial should be fully extended and positioned vertically for optimum reception. 2. Press and release the On / Standby button to switch on your sound system. 3. Press and release the Mode button until the FM band is selected. 89.30MHz 4. -
Page 20: Display Options - Fm
Display options - FM Your sound system 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. BBC R2 RDS offers several useful features. -
Page 21: Fm Stereo / Mono
FM Radio Stereo / Mono setting - FM Your sound system 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 FM Menu <... -
Page 22: 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 23: Presetting Stations - Dab And Fm
FM Radio Presetting stations - DAB and FM 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 BBC Radio 4 of a power failure. -
Page 24: Recalling A Preset Station
Recalling a preset station 1. Press and release the On / Standby button to switch on the sound system. Preset Recall < 1: BBC Radio > 2. Press the Mode button to select the desired waveband DAB or FM. 3. Press and release the Preset button. The display will show, for example, '1: (Empty)' if no station has been stored to that preset. -
Page 25: Language Function - Dab And Fm
FM Radio Language function - DAB and FM If required, your sound system's radio functions can be confi gured to a different language. DAB Menu < > 1. Press and release the On / Standby button to switch on your sound system. -
Page 26: Bluetooth Mode
Metal pipes, foil-lined plasterboard, metal window frames and ● When a Bluetooth enabled device such as your Blutune 100 sound domestic wiring can also have an effect. You should position your Bluetooth system is in a 'discoverable' state other Bluetooth devices can detect, devices closer to each other if you observe communication diffi... -
Page 27: Connecting Bluetooth Devices
'Blutune 100'. Just occasionally it may take longer for the sound system to be found by your device. 5. Select 'Blutune 100' to cause your phone, tablet or PC to pair with your sound system and to establish a connection. -
Page 28: Playing Audio Fi Les In Bluetooth Mode
Playing audio fi les in Bluetooth mode When you have successfully connected your sound system with your chosen Bluetooth device you can start to play your music using the controls on the device. Volume < > 1. Once playing has started adjust the volume to the required setting using the Volume buttons on your sound system or the connected Bluetooth device. -
Page 29: Connecting And Reconnecting A Bluetooth Device
4. Then pair the sound system with the new device using its Bluetooth Bluetooth settings (the sound system will be listed as 'Blutune 100'). The name of Pairing... the newly connected device will be briefl y shown on the sound system's display. -
Page 30: Compact Discs
Use only full size CDs (12cm diameter) with the sound system. Mini Your Blutune 100 sound system can playback CD-DA format audio CD-R/ CDs (8cm diameter) are not compatible with the player and may jam CD-RW discs that have been fi nalised* upon completion of recording. -
Page 31: Cd / Mp3 / Wma
CD / MP3 / WMA Inserting a CD Ensure the CD player is empty before inserting a disc. If there is a disc in the player then the CD loaded indicator will be lit. If you cannot insert a disc, press the CD Eject button to remove the CD currently in the player. 1. -
Page 32: Ejecting A Cd
5. If you put the unit into standby mode then the next time the unit is switched on it will return to the previously played track. Ejecting a CD EJECT 1. To take out the CD, press and release the CD Eject button. The display will show 'EJECT'. - Page 33 CD / MP3 / WMA Repeat tracks 1. While the CD is playing, press and hold the Menu button. 2. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until 'Repeat' shows on the display. Press the Select button to enter the repeat options menu. <...
- Page 34 Shuffl e tracks 1. While the CD is playing, press and hold the Menu button. 2. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until 'Shuffl e' shows on the display. Press the Select button to enter the shuffl e options menu. <...
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Page 35: Mp3 / Wma Cd Mode
CD / MP3 / WMA MP3 / WMA CD Mode The Blutune 100 sound system is able to play CD-R and CD-RW discs containing MP3 and WMA fi les. It is assumed in this section that a fi le is equivalent to a CD track. -
Page 36: Mp3 / Wma Fi Le And Folder Selection
Playing an MP3 / WMA CD 1. Press the Play / Pause button to start playing from the CD. The display will show the fi rst folder and fi le numbers - '01' and '001'. Title:Lazing on 2. To pause playing press the Play / Pause button. To resume playing 02 001 01:44 press the Play / Pause button again. -
Page 37: Repeat And Shuffl E Options
CD / MP3 / WMA Search function 1. While the MP3 / WMA CD is playing, press and hold the Fast-forward or Rewind buttons. Release the button when the desired part of the current fi le is reached. >> 02 001 01:44 To skip to another folder 1. - Page 38 Alarms Your sound system has two alarms which can each be set to wake you to DAB, FM radio, CD or buzzer alarm. The alarms may be set while the unit is in standby mode or while playing. < Set alarm >...
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Page 39: Clock And Alarms
Clock and Alarms 7. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to choose the alarm hour and then press and release the Select button to enter the hour setting. The Alarm minute digits will then fl ash on the display. 8. -
Page 40: Alarms
13. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to select the desired alarm volume. 14. Press and release the Select button to confi rm the alarm settings. The sound system will exit the alarm menu. Alarm 1: Vol < > Active alarms are indicated in the display by the symbol and the corresponding alarm number. -
Page 41: Snooze
Clock and Alarms To view the alarm settings 1. Press and hold the Menu button. 2. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until 'Set alarm' shows on the display. Press and release the Select button to enter alarm setup <... -
Page 42: Sleep Function
Sleep function Your sound system 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 sound system is switched On. Sleep time < 15 mins >... -
Page 43: Setting The Clock Manually
Clock and Alarms Setting the clock manually Normally your sound system will set its clock automatically using the DAB radio signal. If no DAB signal is available and you need to set the time manually, please follow the procedure shown below. The clock may be set while the unit is in standby mode or while playing. -
Page 44: To Return To Auto Clock Set Mode
9. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to select the current year. Set month 10. Press and release the Select button to enter the year setting. The 9-13 9-13 month will then fl ash on the display. < 10 MAR 2014 >... -
Page 45: Audio And Setup
Audio and setup Equalizer function The sound on your Blutune 100 can be adjusted to suit your personal taste for the material that you are listening to. The sound system has six preset equalizer options. Alternatively, you may set the treble and bass levels to your own preferences. -
Page 46: Treble And Bass Settings
Treble control 1. Follow steps 1-4 on the proceeding page to enter the Equalizer setup menu. 2. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to cycle through the options < Treble > until 'Treble' appears on the display. 3. Press and release the Select button. The current treble setting will be displayed. -
Page 47: Mute Function
Audio and Setup Mute function When playing in DAB, FM radio or Auxiliary input mode, the Play / Pause button has a mute function. Pressing the Play / Pause button will mute the output from the loudspeakers. 1. Press and release the Play / Pause button to mute the sound output. The speaker volume symbol on the display will disappear. -
Page 48: Auxiliary Input Socket
Auxiliary input socket A 3.5mm stereo Auxiliary Input socket is provided on the rear of your sound system 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 49: Standby Brightness Control
Audio and Setup Standby brightness control The brightness of the display when the unit is in standby mode may be adjusted. If you use the unit in the bedroom, you may prefer a lower standby brightness level than the standard setting. The standby brightness level may be set while the unit is in standby or while it is playing. -
Page 50: System Reset
System reset If your sound system fails to operate correctly, or some digits on the display are missing or incomplete carry out the following procedure. < System reset > 1. Press and hold the Menu button. 2. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until the display shows 'System reset'. -
Page 51: Software Version Displays
Audio and Setup Software version displays The sound system has the means to display the version numbers of the different software components that allow it to function. These displays are provided for reference in case they are needed for service or customer support. -
Page 52: Aerial Removal
Aerial removal The fi tted telescopic aerial is suitable for most applications. In some locations if reception conditions are poor, an external antenna may be more suitable. For this purpose the telescopic aerial may be removed to allow connection to an external aerial using a coaxial cable. First remove the two small screws holding the antenna connector cover DAB/DAB+ ( BAND III ) : 5A –... -
Page 53: Information
Information Cautions Do not allow this sound system to be exposed to water, steam or sand. • The sound system shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and Do not leave your sound system where excessive heat could cause that no objects fi... -
Page 54: Mains Supply
Mains supply The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked N or The Blutune 100 will operate from a supply of AC 230 volts, 50Hz only. coloured BLACK. The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked L DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. -
Page 55: 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 56 ROBERTS RADIO LIMITED PO Box 130 Mexborough South Yorkshire S64 8YT Website: http://www.robertsradio.com © 2014 Roberts Radio Limited Issue 2...
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can you eject a cd using the remote control for the Blutune 100 cd player?
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