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Roberts iDream CRD-42 User Manual

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DAB / FM RDS digital clock radio
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with dock for iPod
model CRD-42
Please read this manual before use

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  • Page 1 DAB / FM RDS digital clock radio ® with dock for iPod model CRD-42 Please read this manual before use...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Controls ... 2-4 Remote handset battery replacement ...5 Using the clock radio for the first time ...6 Operating your clock radio ...7 Selecting a station - DAB ...8 Secondary services - DAB ...9 Display modes - DAB ... 9-10 Finding new stations - DAB ...11...

  • Page 3: Controls

    Note: For the sake of clarity, the instructions for the use of the controls throughout this instruction manual show the buttons on the remote control. The buttons on the clock radio as shown above can be used if you prefer.

  • Page 4: Controls (Front)

    Controls (front) Controls (rear) 14. LCD display 15. Preset button 16. Tuning Down button 17. Select button 18. Tuning Up button 19. On / Standby button 20. Dimmer switch 21. Wire DAB / FM aerial 22. Headphone socket 23. Line in (auxiliary input) socket 24.

  • Page 5: Controls (Remote Control)

    Note: For the sake of clarity, the instructions for the use of the controls throughout this instruction manual show the buttons on the remote control. The buttons on the clock radio can be used if you prefer. If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-...

  • Page 6: Remote Handset Battery Replacement

    Remote handset 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 7: Using The Clock Radio For The First Time

    Using the clock radio for the first time 1. Place your clock radio on a flat surface. 2. Fully extend the wire aerial located on the rear of your clock radio. Place the wire antenna so that it is as straight as possible extending either above or below the radio.

  • Page 8: Operating Your Clock Radio

    2. If the clock radio has been used before, the last used station will be selected. 3. If this is the first time that the radio has been used, then the first station in the list of stations found during scanning will be played.

  • Page 9: Selecting A Station - Dab

    Selecting a station - DAB 1. Press the On / Standby button to switch on your clock radio. The display will show "TUNING" for a few seconds. 2. Press the Mode button to select DAB mode. The display will show the name of the radio station currently selected.

  • Page 10: 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 press the Tuning Up button. 2.
  • Page 11 d. Multiplex Name Displays the name of the DAB multiplex to which the current station belongs. e. Time and day Displays the current time (24 hour clock) and day of the week. f. Date Displays the current date. g. Frequency and channel Displays frequency and channel number for the currently tuned DAB station.

  • Page 12: Finding New Stations - Dab

    Finding new stations - DAB From time to time, new DAB radio stations may become available. Or you may have moved to a different part of the country. In this case you may need to cause your radio to scan for new stations. 1.

  • Page 13: Manual Tuning - Dab

    DAB reception. The signal indicator chevrons go up or down showing the changing signal strength as you adjust the wire aerial or your clock radio position. Press and release the Select button again to return to the normal DAB tuning mode.

  • Page 14: Dynamic Range Control (Drc) - Dab

    Maximum compression applied. DRC 1/2 Medium compression applied. 1. Press the Standby button to switch on your clock radio. 2. Press the Mode button to select the DAB band. 3. Press and release the Menu button until the display shows “MANUAL.”...

  • Page 15: Operating Your Radio - Fm Auto-Tune

    Operating your radio - FM auto-tune 1. Fully extend the wire aerial located on the rear of your clock radio. Place the wire antenna so a that it is as straight as possible extending vertically either above or below the radio.

  • Page 16: Manual Tuning - Fm

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

  • Page 17: Display Modes - Fm

    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 clock radio. 1. Press the Info button to cycle through the various modes. a. Station name Displays the name of the radio station being listened to.

  • Page 18: Presetting Stations

    The procedure for setting presets and using them to tune stations is the same for FM and DAB modes, and is described below. 1. Press the On / Standby button to switch on the clock radio. 2. Press the Mode button to select the desired waveband.

  • Page 19: Recalling A Preset Station

    4. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to select the desired preset station. 5. Press the Select button. Your clock radio will tune to the chosen preset station stored in the preset memory. If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-...

  • Page 20: Ipod Docking

    Your clock radio has an iPod dock facility which allows you to play digital audio files and video soundtracks held on your iPod using the clock radio's loudspeakers. Your radio uses the iPod Universal Dock connector developed for use with iPods.

  • Page 21: Navigating Your Ipod

    Navigating your iPod 1. To navigate iPod menus to make selections or to change settings, you should use your iPod controls. The clock radio controls can be used for Previous / Next and Play / Pause functions. Playing a file on your iPod 2.

  • Page 22: Setting The Alarm Times

    Setting alarm times Your clock radio has two alarms which can be set to wake you to DAB, FM radio, iPod item or beep type alarm. Each alarm can be set to sound once, daily, on weekdays or at weekends. The alarms can only be set when your clock radio is switched on and in DAB or FM mode.
  • Page 23 8. Press the Select button to enter the hour setting. The alarm minute digits will flash on the display. 9. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to choose the desired alarm minute. 10. Press the Select button to enter the minutes setting. The alarm day option will flash on the display.
  • Page 24 Buzzer alarms are indicated by the symbol and the corresponding alarm number. When your clock radio is set to wake by the radio alarm, your clock radio will switch to the last used DAB or FM radio station.

  • Page 25: To View The Alarm Settings

    To view the alarm settings 1. Press the On / Standby button to switch on the clock radio. If neces- sary press and release the Mode button to put the radio into DAB or FM mode. 2. Press the Alarm button to enter the alarm setup.

  • Page 26: Snooze Function

    2. To cancel the Snooze function, press the On / Standby button. To set the snooze time 1. Press the On / Standby button to switch on the clock radio. If necessary press and release the Mode button to put the radio into DAB or FM mode.

  • Page 27: Sleep Function

    Sleep function Your clock radio can be set to turn off after a preset time has elapsed. The sleep setting can be adjusted between 5 and 90 minutes in 5 minute increments. Ensure your clock radio is switched On. 1. When using your radio, press the Sleep button. "SLEEP" appears on the display.

  • Page 28: Setting The Clock Manually

    If no DAB signal is available and you need to set the time manually, please follow the procedure shown below. 1. Press the On / Standby button to switch on the clock radio. If necessary press and release the Mode button to put the radio into DAB or FM mode.
  • Page 29 9. Press the Select button to enter the minutes setting. The year will then flash on the display. 10. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to change the year as needed. 11. Press the Select button to enter the year setting. The month will then flash on the display.

  • Page 30: To Return To Auto Clock Set Mode

    To return to auto clock set mode 1. Press the On / Standby button to switch on the clock radio. If necessary press and release the Mode button to put the radio into DAB mode. 2. Press and release the Menu button to enter the setup menu. "MANUAL"...

  • Page 31: Clock Display

    Clock display 1. When your clock radio is in standby mode the time and day will be displayed. The time is always shown using a 24 hour clock format. Display backlight dimmer 1. In order to adapt the intensity of the display to suit the ambient room lighting, slide the dimmer switch on the rear of your clock radio to select the dimmer brightness from Low, Mid or High settings.

  • Page 32: Software Version

    1. Press and release the Menu button. 2. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until the display shows your clock radios software information. 3. After a few seconds your clock radio will return to the normal radio display mode.

  • Page 33: System Reset

    If your radio fails to operate correctly, or some digits on the display are missing or incomplete carry out the following procedure. 1. Press the On / Standby button to switch on the clock radio. If necessary press and release the Mode button to put the radio into DAB or FM mode.

  • Page 34: Headphone Socket

    Headphone socket A 3.5mm stereo Headphone Socket located on the rear of your clock radio is provided for use with either headphones or an earpiece. Inserting a plug automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker. IMPORTANT: Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

  • Page 35: Auxiliary Input (Line In) Socket

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

  • Page 36: Cautions

    Cautions Do not allow this clock radio to be exposed to water, steam or sand. Do not leave your clock radio where excessive heat could cause damage such as in a parked car where the heat from the sun can build up even though the outside temperature may not seem too high.

  • Page 37: Specifications

    Specifications Power Requirements Mains AC 230V 50 Hz (switching adaptor) Frequency Coverage 87.5-108MHz 174.928 - 239.200MHz The Company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice. If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) Circuit Features Output Power...
  • Page 38 iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. "Made for iPod" means that an electrical accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of the device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

  • Page 39: Guarantee

    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 on the rear of this manual.
  • Page 40 ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES 97-99 Worton Road Isleworth Middlesex TW7 6EG Technical Helpline: 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during office hours) Website: http://www.robertsradio.co.uk © 2008 Roberts Radio Limited Issue 1...

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