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- Page 1 ROBERTS S1 / S2 Multi-room Stereo Speaker with Internet Radio, Music Player and Spotify Connect and remote control from iPhone and Android using UNDOK Please read this manual before use...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ..................1-7 Audio connections ................29 Before you can use this product ............1 Auxiliary input socket ................. 29 About this instruction manual............... 2 Controls and connections ..............3-7 Multi-room mode ................30-34 Multi-room the basics ................ 30 Creating and editing a multi-room group with UNDOK ...... - Page 3 S1 / S2 Speaker features The Roberts S1/S2 provides the following features in an attractive compact ● Compatible with Spotify Connect, allowing your Spotify selections unit:- to be played through the speaker, remotely controlled from your iPhone, iPad, Android device or any Desktop.
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Page 4: Introduction
Before you can use this product Before you can use your smart speaker, you must have the following: ● A broadband Internet connection (not required for Music Player functions). ● A router (or equivalent wireless access point) providing a WiFi signal or Ethernet connection, connected to your broadband Internet Service Provider. -
Page 5: About This Instruction Manual
This instruction manual is split into sections for each of the operating modes of your Roberts (page 8) Setup S1/S2 speaker. Each section is clearly identifi ed by the shaded heading in the top right hand corner of each pair of pages. (page 12) -
Page 6: Controls And Connections
Controls and connections S1 & S2 Top view This area will become quite warm to the touch. This is completely normal. Power Reset 1. Power / On/Standby button 4. Volume Down button 2. Mode / Bluetooth Pair button 5. Volume Up button 3. - Page 7 Introduction Controls and connections S1 Front S1 Rear 7. Bass speaker 11. Stereo mode switch 8. Power / Standby indicator 12. Threaded wall mounting hole (see page 38) 9. Tweeter / mid range speakers x 2 13. DC input socket 10.
- Page 8 Controls and connections S2 Front 16. Bass speaker 17. Tweeter / mid-range speakers x 2 18. Power / Standby indicator 19. Mode / Bluetooth Pair indicator...
- Page 9 Introduction Controls and connections S2 Rear 20. Stereo mode switch 21. Auxiliary input socket 22. RJ45 Ethernet socket 23. DC input socket 24. Passive bass radiator...
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Page 10: Controls And Connections
Controls and connections cont. The best way to control your speaker is by using the UNDOK app. However you could also use the buttons on your S1/S2 for the following functions. 1. Pressing the Power/Standby button brings your speaker out of Standby... -
Page 11: Setup
It is possible that this app may have been changed slightly since these instructions were written. • Please refer to the Roberts Radio website for guidance on how to use the latest version. Note: At the time of writing Android version 4.0.3 and later or iOS version 8 or later are required to use UNDOK. -
Page 12: Step 2 - Plug In Your Speaker And Switch On For Fi Rst Use
Step 2 - Plug in your speaker and switch on for fi rst use 1. Place your speaker on a fl at surface and plug the cable from the mains adaptor into the DC input socket located on the rear of the speaker (marked 'DC In') ensuring that the plug is pushed fully into the socket. -
Page 13: Step 3 - Setup New Audio System - Apple Ios Device
The UNDOK app has a setup wizard to help confi gure suitable audio devices to connect to your home WiFi network. 1. Open the UNDOK 3. The app will prompt you 4. Select your S1 or S2 5. Use the app to complete 6. For a WiFi connection to use your device’s... -
Page 14: Step 3 - Setup New Audio System - Android Device
(see page 40). normally appear in this setup, including giving the 8. The Mode indicator on list as S1 or S2. It may speaker a name (living your speaker will stop appear in the list below room, etc). -
Page 15: Internet Radio Mode
This can be helpful if you are unsure of the location or genre of a particular station. The S1 and S2 speakers 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 16: Selecting Internet Radio / Presetting Internet Radio Stations
Selecting internet radio 1. Ensure your speaker is switched on. 2. Select Internet Radio as the music source. 3. Select 'Browse' to choose radio stations. Presetting internet radio stations Your speaker has twenty memory presets for internet radio which can easily be set to store the details of any radio station or podcast. -
Page 17: Customising Your Speaker
2. Using the UNDOK app select Internet radio as the music source for on the web page when you set up your account. your S1 or S2 speaker. Once you have your account set up, if you have other speakers which use 3. -
Page 18: Confi Guring My Favourite Stations
Favourites' in the UNDOK app. not be playable by your speaker. The Roberts S1 and S2 can only play MP3, WMA and AAC Internet radio 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 19: Music Player Mode
Music Player Music Player Use with Windows, Apple Mac, Linux Please note that when using a UPnP/ DLNA server, the search and selection The Music Player allows you to play audio fi les which are stored on a criteria that are available to the user another device connected to your network. -
Page 20: Accessing Your Audio Fi Les Via Upnp Using Windows 7, 8, & 10
Accessing your audio fi les via a UPnP server If your device or PC is running Windows 7, 8, 8.1 or 10, then Windows Enabling Media Streaming in Windows Media Player 12 Media Player includes a UPnP server which will make your fi les available to your speaker. - Page 21 Music Player Set up UPnP access on a Windows PC - cont. Allowing a device to connect to Windows Media Player 12 4. Select 'Browse' in the UNDOK app and select 'Shared media'. The speaker will scan for all available UPnP servers. It may take a few seconds for the speaker to complete its scan.
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Page 22: Locating And Playing Media Fi Les Using Upnp
Locating and playing media fi les using UPnP Once the UPnP server has been confi gured to share media fi les with your speaker, you may select the fi les that you wish to play as follows:- 1. Ensure your speaker is switched on. Select Music Player as the music source. - Page 23 Music Player Media selection When searching via UPnP you will have a selection of search criteria as determined by the UPnP server software. 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.
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Page 24: Windows 'Play To' / 'Cast To Device' Function (Upnp Renderer)
'Play to' / 'Cast to Device' function in Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and 10 has been 1. Ensure your speaker is plugged in and connected to your network. tested successfully with the S1 and S2 speakers when using Microsoft’s 2. At your Windows PC, locate the fi le, album or playlist that you wish own security software without problems. -
Page 25: Spotify Connect
Spotify works on your phone, tablet, computer and home speakers. So you’ll always have the perfect soundtrack for whatever you’re doing. To use Spotify Connect with your S1 or S2 speaker you will need to download the Spotify app and you will need a Spotify Premium account. -
Page 26: Playing Music Using Spotify Connect
Connect icon will show a list of Connect enabled devices and allow remote control of the volume. 4. To select your speaker choose S1 or S2 on the Spotify Connect devices screen. You are now ready to play music through your speaker using Spotify Connect. -
Page 27: Controlling Spotify On Your Speaker
Spotify Connect Controlling Spotify on your speaker The music can be controlled using either the UNDOK app or any Spotify Connect enabled device. The volume may also be controlled using the buttons on your speaker. 1. Press and release the Play / Pause icon to pause playback of the current track. -
Page 28: Bluetooth Mode
● When a Bluetooth enabled device such as your S1 or S2 speaker is in a 'discoverable' state other Bluetooth devices can detect, pair with or connect to it. -
Page 29: Playing Audio Fi Les In Bluetooth Mode
Bluetooth Playing audio fi les in Bluetooth mode When you have successfully connected your speaker with your chosen Bluetooth device you can start to play your music using the controls on the device. 1. Once playing has started adjust the volume to the required setting using the Volume buttons on your speaker or the connected Bluetooth device. -
Page 30: Connecting And Reconnecting A Bluetooth Device
4. If you no longer want your Bluetooth device to be paired with your speaker you will need to delete the 'S1 or S2' pairing on the device. Please refer to the device's Bluetooth documentation. -
Page 31: Bluetooth Information
Bluetooth Bluetooth information Bluetooth connectivity performance may vary depending on the connected The Bluetooth capabilities of your speaker enable it to receive audio Bluetooth devices. Please refer to the Bluetooth capabilities of your device from many Bluetooth capable devices including mobile phones, personal before connecting to your speaker. -
Page 32: Audio Connections
Audio Connections Auxiliary input socket A 3.5mm Auxiliary Input socket located on the rear of your speaker 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 speaker. -
Page 33: Multi-Room Mode
Multi-room Multi-room - the basics Your S1 or S2 speaker may be used with other products as part of a multi-room system. Products may be combined into a synchronised group allowing several units to play the same content around your home. -
Page 34: Creating And Editing A Multi-Room Group With Undok
Creating and editing a multi-room group with UNDOK You can use the UNDOK app to combine your S1 or S2 Smart speaker into a group with the other multi-room products. Note: You may add up to fi ve connected audio products into any one group. -
Page 35: Playing Audio To A Group
Multi-room Playing audio to a group The process of choosing the audio source and content for a group of products is almost the same as for a single product. 1. Select the desired group (or individual product if not in a group). 2. -
Page 36: Mode Indicator And Controls In A Multi-Room Confi Guration
Mode indicator and controls in a multi-room confi guration 1. When your speaker is used in a multi-room group and it is acting as the source, Mode providing content to other products in the group, it is said to be acting as the Internet radio Purple group Master. -
Page 37: Stereo Mode Switch
Multi-room Stereo mode switch You can confi gure your S1 or S2 as a stand alone stereo speaker or as a left or right speaker in a stereo setup when you have two speaker's within the same multi-room group. Create a stereo sound with your S1 or S2 1. -
Page 38: Undok Settings
The sound on your speaker can be adjusted to suit your personal taste for the material that you are listening to. The S1 and S2 has a range of equaliser modes. Alternatively you may set the treble and bass levels to your own preferences. -
Page 39: Information
Information Information Factory reset If you wish to completely reset your speaker to its initial state this may be Reset performed by following this procedure. By performing a factory reset, all user entered settings will be erased. 1. Ensure your speaker is switched on. Mode indicator (red) 2. -
Page 40: Standby Mode / Eco Standby Mode
It will not respond to the app until it has been switched back on again using the Power button. Network indicator status The S1 and S2 speaker has a Mode indicator which also shows the current network status. Mode Slow blinking - Ready to be confi gured to a WiFi or Wired network Fast blinking - Network connection in progress Solid colour - Network confi... -
Page 41: S1 Wall Mounting Instructions
The mounting hole is compatible with 0.25 " BSW and 0.25 " UNC threads. Roberts Radio does not supply wall mounting hardware. Bluetooth pairing your device by NFC Your speaker is equipped with a wireless NFC (Near Field Communication) feature allowing other NFC enabled devices to pair and play music with your speaker. -
Page 42: Software Version Display
Software version display The software version display is provided for reference and customer support purposes. 1. To view your software version select the 'Settings' screen in the UNDOK app. Audio FAQ Your speaker can access some audio help for Internet Radio use. 1. -
Page 43: Using An Ethernet Connection
Information Using an Ethernet connection If you choose to connect your speaker to the network using a wired Ethernet connection, then an Ethernet cable of the appropriate length will be needed (cable not supplied). The app will offer you an option to connect using Ethernet during the setup procedure. -
Page 44: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you have diffi culty connecting the speaker to your computer network, If you experience any trouble with your speaker, then you may fi nd it useful to visit the help section on our web site. some of these steps may help to resolve the problem: 1. -
Page 45: Troubleshooting
6. The radio station is broadcasting using an audio format which is not UPnP functions 'hi-jacked' by other software playable by your speaker (although the S1 and S2 does play the most UPnP functions blocked in the router popular formats used by regular broadcasters). -
Page 46: Audio Codecs
Audio codecs Your speaker 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. Note that for any given audio codec, there are 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 speaker. -
Page 47: Cautions
Do not expose the product to water, moisture, steam or sand. • Use only the mains power adaptor supplied with the product or a genuine replacement provided by Roberts Radio. • To maintain the compliance with the WiFi RF exposure requirement, place the product at least 20 cm (8 inches) from nearby persons except when operating the controls. -
Page 48: Specifi Cations / Circuit Features
Bluetooth standards A2DP, AVRCP Bluetooth codecs supported SBC and AAC The name plate or rating label is located on the rear/underside of the speaker. Circuit features S1 and S2 Aux In socket 3.5mm diameter, stereo Aerial System Built-in WiFi antenna... -
Page 49: Software License Information
Information Software license information Use of the software in this speaker is subject to software licence terms contained in this user manual - by using the speaker, you are agreeing to comply with these licence terms: Thompson Licensing: MP3 audio decoder MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson Fraunhofer: MPEG-4 HE AAC Audio decoder MPEG-4 HE-AAC audio coding technology licensed by Fraunhofer IIS:... - Page 50 Notes ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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Page 51: 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 52 ROBERTS RADIO LIMITED PO Box 130 Mexborough South Yorkshire S64 8YT Website: http://www.robertsradio.com © 2016 Roberts Radio Limited Issue 1...
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