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ROBERTS
R1
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 1 ROBERTS 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...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ..................1-5 ..........26 Before you can use this product ............1 Connecting and reconnecting a Bluetooth device ......27 About this instruction manual............... 2 Bluetooth information................. 28 Controls and connections ..............3-5 Multi-room mode ................29-33 Setup ....................6-9 Multi-room the basics ................
  • Page 3 R1 Speaker features The Roberts R1 provides the following features in an attractive compact unit:- the speaker, remotely controlled from your iPhone, iPad, Android device or any Desktop. Internet radio. the UNDOK app. 10,000 from around the world without using your PC.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Before you can use this product Before you can use your speaker, you must have the following: broadband Internet Service Provider. The broadband modem, router and wireless access point will often be a single combined unit supplied by your Internet Service Provider or bought from a computer store. (version 8 or later).

  • Page 5: About This Instruction Manual

    Introduction About this instruction manual This instruction manual is split into sections for each of the operating modes of your Roberts (page 6) Setup corner of each pair of pages. (page 10) Internet Radio Before using the Internet Radio and Music Player functions, you will need to connect your speaker to your computer network using either the WiFi or Ethernet connection.

  • Page 6: Controls And Connections

    Controls and connections Top view R1 wireless stereo speaker Standby Network Mode 1. Mode / Bluetooth Pair button 6. Volume Down button 2. Next button 7. On / Standby button 3. Previous button 8. Standby indicator 4. Play / Pause / Reset button 9.
  • Page 7 Introduction Controls and connections - cont. Rear view Side view 11 12 13 17. Tweeter / Mid-range speaker x 2 11. Headphone socket 14. USB playback socket 18. Bass speaker 12. Auxiliary Input socket 15. Ethernet socket (RJ45) 19. Bass port 13.

  • Page 8: Controls And Connections

    Controls and connections cont. The best way to control your speaker is by using the UNDOK app. However you can also use the buttons on your R1 for the following functions. 1. Pressing the On/Standby button brings your speaker out of Standby mode.

  • Page 9: 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 10 adaptor into the DC input socket located underneath the speaker (marked 'DC In') ensuring that the plug is pushed fully into the socket. 2. If you wish to use a wired network connection, plug the Ethernet cable into the RJ-45 socket at the back of the speaker. 3.

  • Page 11: Step 3 - Setup New Audio System - Apple Ios Device

    If your device uses Android, please see page 9. The UNDOK app 1. Open the UNDOK 3. The app will prompt you 4. Select your R1 speaker. 5. Use the app to complete 6. For a WiFi connection app. to use your device’s...

  • Page 12: Step 3 - Setup New Audio System - Android Device

    (see page 39). normally appear in 8. The Network Status this list as R1. It may i n d i c a t o r o n y o u r appear in the list below called Other. Select the and will go off when it has speaker to be setup.

  • Page 13: Internet Radio Mode

    This can be helpful if you are unsure of the location or genre of a particular station. The R1 speaker connects to a radio station database which serves many users in many can also search for stations which have been recently added to those available (new stations)

  • Page 14: 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 store the details of any radio station or podcast. 1. To store the currently playing radio station select the Preset option on the playing screen and choose the desired preset number.

  • Page 15: Customising Your Stations List

    2. Using the UNDOK app select Internet radio as the music source for on the web page when you set up your account. your R1 speaker. Once you have your account set up, if you have other speakers which use 3.
  • Page 16 4. It is possible to add the web addresses for audio streams which may Favourites' in the UNDOK app. not be playable by your speaker. The Roberts R1 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 17: Music Player Mode

    Music Player Music Player Use with Windows, Apple Mac, Linux, USB memory Please note that when using a UPnP/ DLNA server, the search and selection criteria that are available to the user another device connected to your network or which are held on a USB are determined by the server software, memory device plugged into your speaker.
  • Page 18 If your device or PC is running Windows 7, 8, 8.1 or 10, then Windows Enabling Media Streaming in Windows Media Player 12 to your speaker. There are other UPnP server solutions available for non- Windows users and for Windows users who may wish to use an alternative (see the preceding page).
  • Page 19 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.
  • Page 20 1. Ensure your speaker is switched on. Select Music Player as the music source. Select 'Browse' and the main Music Player menu will then be displayed. 2. Select 'Shared media' to cause the speaker to scan for UPnP servers. Note that it may take a few seconds for the speaker to complete its scan.
  • Page 21 Some UPnP server applications allow the search options to be customised. Controlling playback once your desired track is playing. Playback with your R1 speaker is described below. 1. Press the Play / Pause button to pause playback of the current track.

  • Page 22: Using Usb Memory Devices

    It is not intended to be connected to hard disk drives or any other type of USB device. The R1 speaker has been tested with a range of USB memory devices of play from media formatted using the exFAT or NTFS formats.
  • Page 23 Music Player 1. Carefully insert the USB memory device into the USB socket at the back of the speaker. 2. Ensure your speaker is switched on. 3. Select Music Player as the music source. Select 'Browse' and the main Music Player menu will then be displayed. 4.

  • Page 24: Windows 'Play To' / 'Cast To Device' Function (Upnp Renderer)

    / 'Cast to Device' function in Windows 7, 8, 8.1 and 10 has been tested 1. Ensure your speaker is plugged in and connected to your network. successfully with the R1 speaker when using Microsoft’s 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 with your R1 speaker you will need to download the Spotify app and you will need a account.

  • Page 26: Playing Music Using Spotify Connect

    Spotify Connect enabled devices to which you can transfer the playing of the music. 4. To select your speaker choose R1 on the Spotify Connect devices Note: On some devices the layout of controls within the Spotify app may be different from that shown and may also change with different versions Spotify Connect.

  • Page 27: Controlling Spotify On Your Speaker

    Spotify Connect Controlling Spotify on your speaker The music can be controlled using the controls on your speaker as well as by any Spotify enabled device. 1. Press and release the Play / Pause button to pause playback of the current track.

  • Page 28: Bluetooth Mode

    After a few seconds, you should see a device named 'R1'. Just occasionally it may take longer for the speaker to be found by your device. 5. Select 'R1' to cause your phone, tablet or PC to pair with your speaker and to establish a Mode connection.

  • Page 29: Bluetooth Mode

    Bluetooth 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. Volume buttons on your speaker or the connected Bluetooth device. 2. The volume of your speaker in Bluetooth mode is affected by the volume settings on the speaker and also on 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 'R1' 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: Multi-Room Mode

    The maximum number of products that will work together reliably is dependent upon the reliability and capability of the network. Compatible products from Roberts also allow content from other sources to be shared with all the products in a group. These include CD, DAB and FM radio.

  • Page 33: Creating And Editing A Multi-Room Group With Undok

    Multi-room Creating and editing a multi-room group with UNDOK with the other multi-room products. Note: 1. Access your list of connected audio products within UNDOK. 2. A list of audio products connected to your network will be shown. 3. Select the edit group icon. 4.

  • Page 34: Playing Audio To A Group

    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 35 Multi-room 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. Music Player / USB / Play-to Cyan In this situation, the speaker’s mode indicator will show different colours to Bluetooth...

  • Page 36: Stereo Mode Switch

    Create a stereo sound with your R1 1. To listen with stereo sound from a single R1 speaker, set the Stereo mode switch to the centre 'Auto' position. Create a stereo pair of speakers within a...

  • Page 37: Undok Settings

    UNDOK Settings Equaliser function the material that you are listening to. The R1 has a range of equaliser modes. Alternatively you may set the treble and bass levels to your own preferences. 1. Select the 'Settings' screen and then select 'Equaliser' in UNDOK.

  • Page 38: Audio Connections

    Headphone socket A 3.5mm Headphone Socket located on the rear of your speaker 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 speaker.

  • Page 39: Inactive Standby Feature

    Audio Connections Inactive Standby feature In order to minimise its energy consumption when not in use, your speaker includes an automatic Inactive Standby feature. This is designed to put your speaker into standby if it detects that it is no longer being used in the following circumstances.

  • Page 40: Information

    Information Factory reset If you wish to completely reset your speaker to its initial state this may be performed by following this procedure. By performing a factory reset, all user Standby Network Mode entered settings will be erased. 1. To reset your speaker press and hold the Reset button for approximately 10 seconds or until the Power, Network Status and Mode indicators light 2.

  • Page 41: Software Version Display / Audio Faq

    Information 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 1. With your speaker switched on and in the Internet Radio mode, select 'Browse' and then the 'Help' option from the app.

  • Page 42: Using An Ethernet Connection

    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 43: Network Indicator Status / Software Update

    Information Network indicator status The R1 speaker has a Network Status indicator which shows the current network status. Network Fast blinking - Network connection error Software update From time to time, new software features may be made available for your speaker. This will be indicated via the 'Settings' screen in the UNDOK app which may then be used to update the product.

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting to visit the help section on our web site. some of these steps may help to resolve the problem: browse the web) using the same network. Is there power to the speaker? As a minimum, the speaker needs access to UDP and TCP ports •...

  • Page 45: Troubleshooting

    UPnP functions turned off by security software 6. The radio station is broadcasting using an audio format which is not playable by your speaker (although the R1 does play the most popular UPnP functions blocked in the router formats used by regular broadcasters).

  • Page 46: Audio Codecs

    Audio codecs 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. The radio stations database to which your speaker connects is checked for compatibility so that most stations should be playable without problems.

  • Page 47: Safety Precautions

    Information Safety Precautions Safety instructions for the battery pack This page applies to the R1 speaker and the optional battery pack. • There are no user serviceable parts inside this product or battery pack. The battery pack is an optional accessory for your R1 speaker.
  • Page 48 Circuit features Power Requirements Headphone socket 3.5mm diameter, stereo Mains 100 - 240 volts AC, 50 - 60Hz only Aux In socket 3.5mm diameter, stereo (use only the supplied adaptor) Aerial System Built-in WiFi antenna Connectivity Wired Ethernet 10/100M bits/sec via RJ-45 connector WiFi 802.11 b, g, n or a supported with WEP and WPA / WPA2 encryption...

  • Page 49: Software License Information

    Information Software license information 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: http://www.iis.fraunhofer.de/amm/ Microsoft: Windows Media Audio decoder (WMA) This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft.
  • Page 50 Notes ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

  • Page 51: Guarantee

    Any claim under this guarantee should be made through the dealer from whom the product was purchased. It is likely that your Roberts' dealer will be for attention. 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 Website: http://www.robertsradio.com © 2016 Roberts Radio Limited Issue 2...

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