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Roberts Stream 83i User Manual

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  • Page 1 DAB/FM WiFi Sound System with Internet Radio, Music Player and Last.fm Now supports remote control from iPhone or iPod touch and Windows 7 'Play to' function Please read this manual before use...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ..................1-7 DAB mode ..................60-68 Before you can use this product ............1 Selecting a DAB radio station ............61 About this instruction manual............... 2 Display modes ................62-63 Controls and connections ..............3-4 Finding new DAB radio stations ............64 Remote control battery operation .............

  • Page 3: Stream 83I Sound System Features

    Stream 83i Sound System features The Roberts Stream 83i provides the following features in an attractive ● Supports remote control from Apple iPhone or iPod touch using compact unit:- Roberts ConnectR app. ● Works with Last.fm, an on-line music service with millions of tracks ●...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Before you can use this product Before you can use your sound system, you must have the following: ● A broadband Internet connection (not required for DAB, FM or Music Player functions). ● A wireless access point (WiFi) or a wired Ethernet connection connected to your broadband Internet Service Provider, preferably via a router.

  • Page 5: About This Instruction Manual

    (page 8) Confi guration of your Roberts Stream 83i sound system. Each section is clearly identifi ed by the shaded heading in the top right hand corner of each pair of pages. Before using the Internet Radio and Music Player functions, you will need...

  • Page 6: Controls And Connections

    Controls and connections Front view 7. Menu button 13. Display panel 1. Preset 1 / Rewind button 8. Info button 14. Tuning / Select / Snooze control 2. Preset 2 / Fast-forward button 9. Mode button 15. USB socket 3. Preset 3 / Alarm control button 10.

  • Page 7: Controls And Connections

    Introduction Controls and connections - cont. Rear view 20. Headphone socket 24. USB socket (for service use only) 21. Line output socket 25. DC input socket 22. Auxiliary input socket 26. Subwoofer 23. Ethernet socket (RJ-45) 27. Telescopic aerial (antenna cable socket behind) If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)

  • Page 8: Remote Control Battery Operation

    Controls and connections - cont. Remote control handset 1. On / Standby button 2. Preset buttons 1-5 / Playback control buttons 3. Mode button 4. Info button 5. Last.fm 'Love' button 6. Last.fm 'Ban' button 7. Select / Snooze button 8.
  • Page 9 Introduction Remote control battery replacement 1. Remove the battery cover on the rear of your remote control by rotating the cover approximately 45 degrees in an anti-clockwise direction to align the dot on the cover with the 'OPEN' marking on the remote control.

  • Page 10: Navigation Controls

    Navigation controls This page describes the basic means of controlling your Stream 83i sound system. Instructions for each operating mode are given in the later sections of this book. 1. Pressing the On/Off button brings your sound system out of standby mode.

  • Page 11: Confi Guration

    4. When you apply power, the display on the radio will light up and say: 'ROBERTS' and 'STARTING' with a progress indicator. The fi rst time that you use your sound system (or after a Factory Reset) the display will show 'Setup wizard' and 'YES' will be highlighted on the screen.
  • Page 12 Plugging in and language selection - cont. 7. Your sound system will ask whether the Setup Wizard should be run at the next start up. The 'NO' option will be highlighted. Press the Tuning/Select control to select the 'NO' option. 8.

  • Page 13: Clock And Time Settings

    Confi guration Clock and time settings The following instructions assume that you have either just plugged in your radio (see page 8) or that you have just specifi ed the language option for the menus (see page 9). 1. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to highlight the desired clock format (either 12 or 24 hour) then press the control to enter your selection.

  • Page 14: Connecting To Your Computer Network

    Connecting to your computer network Before you can use your Stream 83i sound system to listen to Internet radio or to music streamed from your computer, it must fi rst be connected to your computer network. This section of this book describes how to connect the radio to your network using either the wireless (WiFi) connection or the wired (Ethernet) connection.
  • Page 15 Confi guration Connecting to your computer network - cont. There are two indicator lights incorporated into the RJ-45 connector. If you have problems with your wired connection, they may help you to identify the possible cause of the problem. Green ON = Link established; OFF = no connection Green Flashing = Data transfer Yellow ON = 100 Mbits/sec link;...
  • Page 16 Connecting to your computer network - cont. 5. If your network is not found, it may be because the router is confi gured not to broadcast the SSID. You should then use the Tuning/Select control to highlight and select the '[Manual confi g]' option in order to enter the network details manually.
  • Page 17 Confi guration Connecting to your computer network - cont. WEP keys are 10 or 26 characters long (using 0 - 9, and A - F). Some wireless routers can also use pass-phrases for WEP but these are not supported by the radio.

  • Page 18: Connecting To Your Computer Network

    Connecting to your computer network - cont. If you have followed the steps on the preceding pages successfully, your sound system will have connected to your router, and then made a connection to the Internet and set its clock. If this is the case, then you can try listening to radio stations via the Internet as described on page 20 onwards.

  • Page 19: Manual Network Confi Guration

    Confi guration Manual network confi guration If you do not wish to use DHCP for automatic confi guration, or if your network is confi gured with a hidden SSID, then you will need to enter some network settings manually. (Note - a hidden SSID may prevent casual observers from detecting your network, but it is not recommended as a means of network security.) 1.
  • Page 20 Manual network confi guration - cont. 5. In most installations the DNS settings (DNS = Domain Name Server) will be set to the same IP address as your router. In this case the secondary DNS may be left at zero. To enter the DNS address, rotate the Tuning/Select control to set the value for each group of digits and then press the control to enter the value and to move on to the next group.

  • Page 21: Manual Network Confi Guration

    Confi guration Manual network confi guration - cont. The three controls on the right-hand side of the screen have special functions. You can quickly access these by pressing the Info button and then use the Tuning/Select control as needed: select ' ' to erase a character just entered (long press to clear);...

  • Page 22: Network Remote Control Options

    Details of how this feature can be used with your iPhone or iPod touch are explained in the separate documentation available from the Roberts Radio Website. The remote control app is called ConnectR and is available from the Apple App Store.

  • Page 23: Internet Radio Mode

    This can be helpful if you are unsure of the location or genre of a particular station. The STREAM 83i sound system connects to a radio station database which serves many users in many countries. This means that there is a very wide range of programme content available.

  • Page 24: Selecting A Radio Station By Location And Genre

    Selecting a radio station by location 1. Press the On/Off button to switch the sound system on. Then press the Mode button to select the Internet Radio mode display. 2. Press the Menu button to enter the main Internet Radio menu. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'Station list' is highlighted on the display and then press the control to select the option.
  • Page 25 Internet Radio Selecting a radio station by location - cont. 8. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to highlight your chosen radio station and then press the control to enter your selection. The display will show 'Connecting...' while the sound system connects to the new station. The station should then start playing.
  • Page 26 Selecting a radio station by genre 1. Press the Menu button to enter the main Internet Radio menu. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'Station list' is highlighted on the display and then press the control to select. 2. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'Stations' is highlighted on the display and then press the control to select.

  • Page 27: Searching For A Radio Station By Name

    Internet Radio Searching for a radio station by name There may be occasions when you know the name of a radio station but you do not know the location or genre. This facility allows you to search for the station using a part (or parts) of the radio station name. 1.

  • Page 28: Selecting A New Or Popular Station

    Selecting a new or popular station As described in the section 'Internet Radio - the basics' on page 20, your sound system connects via the Internet to a database of radio stations. This option is provided to highlight stations which are newly added to the list of those available, or stations which are particularly popular with listeners around the world.

  • Page 29: Selecting A Podcast / Bbc Listen Again

    Internet Radio Selecting a podcast / BBC Listen Again Some radio stations allow you to listen to programmes that have already been broadcast. The BBC's Listen Again service is an example of this. In addition, radio broadcasters and individuals may make programmes which are intended normally to be downloaded into a computer or copied onto a portable media player.

  • Page 30: Presetting Stations

    Presetting stations With so many Internet radio stations available, it is desirable to have a means of rapidly selecting the stations that you listen to most frequently. Your sound system has fi ve memory presets which can easily be set to store the details of any Internet radio station.

  • Page 31: Display Modes

    Internet Radio Last Listened It is often helpful to be able to go back to a station that you have recently listened to. Your sound system has a 'Last Listened' feature which provides you with quick access to the ten most recently listened to radio stations or podcasts.
  • Page 32 Display modes - cont. c. Reliability Displays the reliability of the data stream from the station currently being received. d. Format Displays the bit rate and format of the station being received. e. Playback buffer Displays status when connecting to and playing a radio station.

  • Page 33: Customising Your Radio

    Internet Radio Customising your radio In addition to storing your favourite radio stations in the radio presets, your sound system allows you to create customised lists of stations which can appear in two special menus on the radio called 'My Favourites' and 'My Added Stations'.
  • Page 34 Radio menu item 'My Favourites'. some kind. The Roberts Stream 83i can only play MP3, WMA, FLAC, AAC and Real Audio streams. 5. To look at, modify or delete your favourite stations lists on the web site, use the link 'My favourites' in the 'My account' area.
  • Page 35 Internet Radio Storing favourite stations with your radio It is also possible to store your favourite radio stations whilst playing a station on your radio. 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. Tune to the required station using one of the methods described on the preceding pages.
  • Page 36 Selecting your favourite stations 1. Press the Menu button to enter the main Internet Radio menu. 2. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'Station list' is highlighted on the display. Press the Tuning/Select control to enter the menu. 3. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'My Favourites' is highlighted on the display.

  • Page 37: Selecting Your Added Stations

    In addition, as mentioned on page 31, it is possible to specify audio streams for 'My added stations' which are not compatible with your sound system. In this event the station will not be playable. The Roberts Stream 83i can only play MP3, WMA, FLAC, AAC and Real Audio streams.

  • Page 38: Music Player Mode

    Music Player Use with Windows, Apple Mac, Linux, USB memory The Music Player allows you to play audio fi les which are stored on a Many UPnP server applications are also capable of sharing pictures and computer on your network or on a USB memory device plugged into the radio. video fi...

  • Page 39: Accessing Your Audio Fi Les Via Upnp Using Windows 7

    Music Player Accessing your audio fi les via a UPnP server If your computer is running Windows 7, then Windows Media Player Enabling Media Streaming in Windows Media Player 12 (version 12) includes a UPnP server which will make your audio fi les available to your radio.
  • Page 40 Set up UPnP access on a Windows PC - cont. 4. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'Shared media' is highlighted and press the control to select. The radio will scan for all available UPnP servers. It may take a few seconds for the radio to complete its scan.

  • Page 41: Locating And Playing Media Fi Les Using Upnp

    Music Player Locating and playing media fi les using UPnP Once the UPnP server has been confi gured to share media fi les with your sound system, you may select the fi les that you wish to play as follows:- 1.

  • Page 42: Media Selection

    Media selection When searching via UPnP you will have a selection of search criteria as determined by the UPnP server software on your computer. This allows you to search by a given information type (Album, Artist, Genre, etc.) and then to narrow the search to an album or to a particular track within an album.

  • Page 43: Controlling Playback

    Music Player Listening to a particular track 1. If you wish to play only a particular track from an album or folder, fi rst choose the album or folder as described on the preceding pages. 2. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until the required track is highlighted.
  • Page 44 Controlling playback cont. Repeat tracks 1. Ensure you are in the main Music Player menu. 2. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'Repeat play' is highlighted. 3. To activate the repeat option press the Tuning/Select control so that 'On' appears on the display. Your selected tracks will be played repeatedly and the repeat indicator will show on the display.

  • Page 45: Display Modes

    Music Player Display modes Your sound system has a range of display options when in Music Player mode. Note that the availability of information depends on the specifi c media fi les, their format and upon the server capability. (Not all UPnP servers make information from the media fi...

  • Page 46: Using Usb Memory Devices

    / card combinations will work in the sound system. The Stream 83i sound system has been tested with a range of USB memory devices of up to 120GB capacity. USB memory must use the FAT or FAT 32 fi...
  • Page 47 Music Player Playing fi les from USB memory devices 1. Carefully insert the USB memory device into the USB socket at the front of the sound system. Press the On button to switch the unit on. The sound system may detect that the memory has been connected, in which case it will ask whether you wish to open the folder view of the memory contents.

  • Page 48: Playlists

    Playlists Sometimes you may wish to set up a list of music tracks or albums which can then be played without further action - as background music for a party, for example. Your sound system can be confi gured to hold a queue of up to 500 tracks in a playlist menu.
  • Page 49 Music Player Viewing your playlist 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on the unit. Press the Mode button as needed until the Music Player mode display is shown. The Music Player menu will then be shown on the display. 2.
  • Page 50 Clearing the playlist 1. Press the Menu button to enter the main Music Player menu. 2. To clear the whole playlist rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'Clear My playlist' is highlighted on the display. Press the control. 3. To clear the whole playlist rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'YES' is highlighted on the display.

  • Page 51: Wake On Lan

    Music Player Wake On LAN If you use a computer as a UPnP server for playing your music fi les via your radio, you may not wish to keep that computer running when you are not using the radio. If your computer is suitably confi gured, it can either shut down, or enter a standby or hibernation state when it is not being used.

  • Page 52: Windows 7 'Play To' Function (Upnp Renderer)

    Keep network connected Windows 7 'Play to' function (UPnP renderer) By default, your radio will shut down its WiFi or Ethernet connection when If you use Windows 7, it is possible to choose a music album, track or it is in standby. This minimises power consumption but it does mean that playlist at the computer and then tell Windows that this should be played you will need to switch the radio on manually in order to use either the on the radio using the 'Play to' function.
  • Page 53 'Play to' to operate correctly - please consult your anti-virus software supplier. The 'Play to' function in Windows 7 has been tested successfully with the Stream 83i radio when using Microsoft’s Security Essentials software without problems.

  • Page 54: Last.fm Mode

    Last.fm web site. and conditions set out on the Last.fm web site. Your Roberts Stream 83i sound system offers you a subscription level Scrobbling and Love / Ban features account with Last.fm for a limited trial period. You may optionally extend this using the subscription facility via the Last.fm web site at www.last.fm.

  • Page 55: Setup A Last.fm User Account

    Last.fm Setup a Last.fm user account Before you can use the Last.fm feature, you should sign-up and create an account on the web site http://www.last.fm using the internet browser on your computer. Be sure to make a note of the user name and password. 1.

  • Page 56: Set Up A Last.fm User Account

    Setup a Last.fm user account - cont. 7. The account information entered will be saved and then the validity of the account will be checked with Last.fm. If the account is invalid, the display will show 'Unauthorised'. If needed, press the Tuning/Select control to modify the information.

  • Page 57: Listening To Last.fm

    Last.fm Listening to Last.fm Last.fm can present music tracks according to several criteria. You may choose from the following options: 'Create Artist Radio' - Plays a selection of tracks by a specifi ed artist and other similar artists. You choose an artist by entering their name or part of their name and then choose from the search results.
  • Page 58 Listening to Last.fm - cont. 1. Press the Mode button as needed to select Last.fm mode. 2. Press the Menu button to enter the main Last.fm menu. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'Station list' is highlighted on the display. Press the Tuning/Select control. 3.
  • Page 59 Last.fm Search by Artist or Tag 1. Press the Mode button as needed to select Last.fm mode. 2. Press the Menu button to enter the main Last.fm menu. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'Station list' is highlighted on the display and then press the control to select.

  • Page 60: Display Modes

    Display modes Your sound system has a range of display options when in Last.fm mode. Note that the information may not always be 100% accurate since some of the Last.fm data is based upon information scrobbled from user's fi les. 1.

  • Page 61: Your Recent Stations / History

    Last.fm Your Recent Stations / History The Last.fm stations menu offers two options which relate to your personal Last.fm listening history. 'Your Recent Stations' allows easy access to your recent Last.fm selections whether made using your radio or accessed on other platforms such as your PC.

  • Page 62: Deleting Details Of A Last.fm Account

    Deleting details of a Last.fm account You may wish to delete a Last.fm account from your sound system (for example, if a friend's details had been entered when they were visiting). 1. Use the Mode and Menu buttons to enter the Last.fm main menu. 2.

  • Page 63: Dab Mode

    DAB Radio DAB Radio Using DAB mode for the fi rst time 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial. 2. Press the On/Off button to switch on the sound system. If the sound system has been used before the last used mode will be selected. 3.

  • Page 64: Selecting A Dab Radio Station

    Selecting a DAB radio station 1. When playing a DAB radio station, the display normally shows the name of the current station with other related information. 2. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to access the radio station list and to scroll through the available stations. 3.

  • Page 65: Display Modes

    DAB Radio Display modes Your sound system has a range of display options when in DAB mode:- 1. Press the Info button to cycle through the different options. a. Text Displays text messages such as the artist or track name, phone in number, traffi...

  • Page 66: Display Modes

    Display modes - cont. e. Bit rate and audio type Displays the digital bit rate and audio coding information for the station being listened to. Date Displays the current date. A signal strength indicator is always shown in the lower area of the display on the right hand side.

  • Page 67: Finding New Dab Radio Stations

    DAB Radio Finding new DAB radio stations Should you wish to use your sound system for DAB reception in a new location, or if no stations were detected during the initial scan, you can follow this procedure to allow your sound system to fi nd out which DAB radio stations are available.

  • Page 68: Manual Tuning

    Manual Tuning Manual tuning allows you to tune directly to the various Band III DAB channels (5A to 13F). At the time of writing, all UK DAB stations are located in the range of channels 11B to 12D. 1. When in DAB mode press Menu button so that the display shows the DAB menu.

  • Page 69: Dynamic Range Control Settings

    DAB Radio Dynamic Range Control settings Dynamic Range Control (also known as DRC) can make quieter sounds easier to hear when your radio is used in a noisy environment by reducing the dynamic range of the audio signal. 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your sound system. 2.

  • Page 70: Station Order Setup

    Station order setup Your sound system has 3 station order settings from which you can choose. The station order settings are, alphanumeric, ensemble and valid. Note: The default station order on your radio is alphanumeric. 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2.

  • Page 71: Prune Stations

    DAB Radio Prune stations If you move to a different part of the country, some of the stations which were listed may no longer be available. Also, from time to time, some DAB services may stop broadcasting, or may change location or frequency. Stations which cannot be found, or which have not been received for a very long time are shown in the station list with a question mark.

  • Page 72: Fm Mode

    FM Radio Operating your sound system in FM mode 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial and press the On/Off button to switch on your sound system. 2. Press the Mode button as needed to select FM Radio mode. 3. Rotate the Tuning/Select control in a clockwise direction. The displayed frequency will increase.

  • Page 73: Manual Tuning

    FM Radio Manual tuning 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial and press the On/Off button to switch on your sound system. 2. Press the Mode button as needed to select FM Radio mode. 3. Rotate the Tuning/Select to control the frequency that the radio will tune to.

  • Page 74: Display Modes

    Display modes Your sound system has a range of display options when in FM mode:- 1. Press the Info button to cycle through the different options. a. Text Displays text messages such as the artist or track name, phone in number, traffi...

  • Page 75: Scan Setting

    FM Radio Scan setting When using the FM mode your sound system can be set to either scan local stations or to scan all stations including distant radio stations. 1. Press the Mode button as needed to select FM Radio mode. 2.

  • Page 76: Stereo / Mono Switching

    Stereo / Mono switching If the FM radio station being listened to has a weak signal, some hiss may be audible. It is possible to reduce this hiss by forcing the radio to play the station in mono rather than stereo. 1.

  • Page 77: Presetting Stations In Dab And Fm Modes

    FM Radio Presetting stations in DAB and FM modes There are 5 memory presets each for DAB and FM radio. They are used in the same way for each operating mode. 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your sound system. 2.

  • Page 78: Clock And Alarms

    Clock and Alarms Automatically updating the clock Your sound system will normally update the clock automatically when connected to the internet. If you enter a time setting manually, the sound system will calculate a local time offset which is then stored in memory. Whenever it synchronises the clock using the internet, including after a power failure, your sound system will then set the clock automatically using this information.

  • Page 79: Setting The Clock Format

    Clock and Alarms Setting the clock format The clock display used in standby mode and on the playing mode screens can be set to 12 or 24 hour format. The selected format is then also used when setting the alarms. 1.

  • Page 80: Manually Setting The Clock

    Manually setting the clock After a connection to the Internet has been established, your radio will normally set its clock automatically to the local time zone that was specifi ed during setup (see page 10). Should you need to set the time manually, change the time zone, or manually switch from winter to summer time (from GMT to BST in the UK, also commonly known outside the UK as daylight savings time), then please follow this procedure.
  • Page 81 Clock and Alarms Manually setting the clock - cont. 8. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to select the correct year. Press the control to enter the selection. The hour digits will then fl ash. 9. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to select the correct hour. Press the control to enter the selection.

  • Page 82: Setting The Alarm Clock

    Setting the alarm clock Your sound system has two separate alarms which can be set to wake you to either the radio or a buzzer alarm. In the event of a power interruption your sound system has built in memory that will retain your alarm settings. Ensure that the time is set correctly before setting the alarms.
  • Page 83 Clock and Alarms Setting the alarm clock - cont. 8. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to choose the alarm minute. Press the control to confi rm the setting. The display will then return to the alarm setting menu. If the sound system has been set to use a 12 hour clock format, there will also be an option here for setting AM or PM for the alarm time.

  • Page 84: Setting The Alarm Clock

    Setting the alarm clock - cont. 11. If setting the alarm to a radio option, rotate the Tuning/Select control to highlight the 'Preset:' option then press the control if you wish to change it. Choose from either the radio station 'Last listened' to, or from the presets 1 - 5.

  • Page 85: Snooze Timer

    Clock and Alarms 1. During an alarm, the alarm icon will fl ash at the bottom of the playing mode displays. The radio will automatically revert to standby mode after 60 minutes. 2. To cancel an alarm, press the On/Off button to return to standby mode. Note: If the radio is switched on because of an alarm you can control basic functions such as volume and selecting presets.

  • Page 86: Sleep Timer

    Sleep timer Your radio can be set to turn off after a preset time has elapsed. The sleep timer setting can be adjusted between 15 and 120 minutes in 15 minute increments. 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2.

  • Page 87: Display And Audio

    Equaliser function The sound on your sound system can be adjusted to suit your personal taste for the material that you are listening to. The Stream 83i has a range of equaliser modes. Alternatively you may set the treble and bass levels to your own preferences which can be accessed from the My EQ menu item.
  • Page 88 Setting up your My EQ profi le If you fi nd the preset equaliser functions not to your liking, you may set up a custom treble and bass setting as follows: 1. Follow steps 1-3 on the preceding page in order to enter the Equaliser menu.

  • Page 89: Brightness Control And Contrast / Viewing Angle Control

    Display and Audio Brightness control The brightness of the display can be adjusted for when the sound system is in standby and for when 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 three brightness levels and an almost off 'night-time' setting.
  • Page 90 Contrast / viewing angle control The contrast of the display can be adjusted. The adjustment also changes the angle from which the display can best be seen. 1. Access the menu for the current mode by pressing the Menu button. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'System settings' is highlighted on the display.

  • Page 91: Headphone Socket And Line Out Socket

    Display and Audio Headphone socket A 3.5mm Headphone Socket located on the rear of your sound system is provided for use with headphones. Inserting a plug automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker. Please be aware that the sensitivity of headphones can vary widely. We therefore recommend setting volume to a low level before connecting headphones to the sound system.

  • Page 92: Auxiliary Input Socket

    Auxiliary input socket A 3.5mm Auxiliary Input socket located on the rear of your sound system is provided for connecting the audio signal from an external audio source such as an MP3 or CD player. 1. Connect a stereo lead from the headphone output of your MP3 or CD player to the Aux In socket located at the rear of the sound system.

  • Page 93: Information

    Information Information Factory reset If you wish to completely reset your sound system to its initial state this may be performed by following this procedure. By performing a factory reset, all user entered settings will be erased. 1. Access the menu for the current mode by pressing the Menu button. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to highlight the 'Main menu' option, then press the control to select.

  • Page 94: Software Update

    Internet connection. You should not attempt to update your radio unless it is recommended to you by Roberts Customer Services. Updating the software may remove all network settings, radio station presets and alarm settings from your sound system.

  • Page 95: Network Profi Les

    Information Network profi les Each time that you connect your radio to a WiFi network, the radio will store the details of that connection (SSID, security key, DHCP/IP address settings) as a profi le. Up to four such profi les are stored in the sound system so that if the unit is used in multiple locations there is no need to enter the network settings when returning to a location previously visited.

  • Page 96: Software Version Display And Audio Faq

    Software version display The software version display is provided for reference and customer support purposes and cannot be changed. 1. Access the menu for the current mode by pressing the Menu button. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'System settings' is highlighted on the display.

  • Page 97: Troubleshooting

    Information Troubleshooting If you experience any trouble with your sound system, then you may fi nd You can view the radio’s MAC address using the menu items ‘Main it useful to visit the help section on our web site at Menu' ->...
  • Page 98 6. The radio station is broadcasting using an audio format which is not UPnP functions 'hi-jacked' by other software playable by your radio (although the Stream 83i does play the most UPnP functions blocked in the router popular formats used by regular broadcasters).

  • Page 99: Accessing Audio Fi Les Via Upnp Using Windows Vista And Xp

    Information Accessing your audio fi les via a UPnP server using Windows Vista and XP If your computer is running Windows Vista or XP, then Windows Media Player version 11 (also referred to here as WMP 11) includes a UPnP server which will make your fi...
  • Page 100 Set up UPnP access on a Windows PC - cont. 4. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'Shared media' is highlighted and press the control to select. The radio will scan for all available UPnP servers. It may take a few seconds for the radio to complete its scan.

  • Page 101: Audio Codecs

    Information Audio codecs Your radio supports a range of audio codecs which provide compatibility with a wide range of Internet radio stations. These also allow users to stream music from their computers or to play directly from USB fl ash memory devices. Note that for any given audio codec, there are many variations of the codec and many streaming protocols available, and thus even if an Internet radio station uses a supported format, this does not guarantee that every such station will work with your radio.

  • Page 102: Cautions And Specifi Cations

    Cautions • The radio shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects Do not allow your sound system to be exposed to water, steam or sand. fi lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the radio. Do not leave your sound system where excessive heat could cause •...

  • Page 103: Circuit Features

    Information Specifi cations Circuit features Power Requirements Loudspeaker 2 x 34 mm Subwoofer 1 x 76mm Mains 100-230 volts AC, 50Hz only (use only supplied adaptor) Output Power Tweeter 3.8W into 4 ohms Subwoofer 4.4W into 6 ohms Remote Control Battery 1 x CR2025 Headphone socket 3.5mm diameter, stereo...

  • Page 104: Notes

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  • Page 105: Notes

    Notes ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)

  • Page 106: Software License Information

    Software license information Use of the software in this radio is subject to software licence terms contained in this user manual - by using the radio, you are agreeing to comply with these licence terms: MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson MPEG-4 HE-AAC audio coding technology licensed by Fraunhofer IIS.

  • Page 107: 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 overleaf.
  • Page 108 ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES 97-99 Worton Road Isleworth Middlesex TW7 6EG Technical Helpline :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during offi ce hours) Web site: http://www.robertsradio.co.uk © 2012 Roberts Radio Limited Issue 3a...

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