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- Page 1 CD/DAB/FM Digital Sound System with dock for iPod Please read this manual before use...
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents About this instruction manual ...2 Introduction ...3 MP-43 Sound System features ...3 Controls and connections ...4-5 Remote control ...6-7 Using the touch panel ...8 Remote control functions ...8 Display icons ...8 Using the sound system for the first time ...9 DAB radio ...10... -
Page 4: About This Instruction Manual
CDs or MP3 / WMA files which have previously been recorded to CD-R or CD-RW. The section for iPod docking describes how to use your MP-43 to play audio files or video soundtracks directly from your iPod. The section titled Clock and Alarms describes setting the clock, as well as explaining the use of the alarms, snooze and sleep timer features. -
Page 5: Introduction
MP-43 Sound System features The Roberts MP-43 Digital Sound System provides the following range of features in an attractive compact unit:- ● Radio for DAB and FM (with RDS) broadcasts. ● Audio CD player with track search and programming facility (can also play CD-R, CD-RW discs). -
Page 6: Controls And Connections
Controls and connections (Front) 1. Infra-red sensor 2. On / Standby button 3. Radio button 4. Volume Up and Down buttons 5. Media button 6. Info / Menu button 7. Folder button 8. Equaliser button 9. Sleep / Clock set button 10. -
Page 7: Controls And Connections
Controls and connections (Rear) 20. Telescopic aerial 21. Headphone socket 22. Line output socket 23. Auxiliary input socket 24. Mains input socket Introduction... -
Page 8: Remote Control
20. Volume Up / Down buttons 21. CD eject button Note: The button marked Record is not used with the MP-43. It is intended for use with another Roberts product. Button 8, marked CD/iPod/SD/USB, only provides access to CD and iPod functionality. -
Page 9: Remote Control Battery Replacement
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 in the diagram, and then lifting the cover. 2. Insert 2 x AAA size batteries into the compartment. Make sure the (+) and the (-) ends of the batteries are positioned as shown inside the compartment. -
Page 10: Using The Touch Panel
fluids or solvents. Remote control functions Most of the functions of the MP-43 sound system can be controlled using either the touch panel or the remote control. However, there are a few functions which are only accessible using the remote control. These... -
Page 11: Using The Sound System For The First Time
Using the sound system for the first time 1. Place your sound system on a flat surface. 2. Fully extend the telescopic aerial. The aerial should be fully extended and positioned vertically for optimum reception. 3. Plug the mains lead into the mains socket located on the back of your sound system ensuring that the plug is pushed fully into the socket. -
Page 12: Dab Radio
Operating your sound system - DAB 1. Fully extend the telescopic aerial. 2. If your sound system is in standby mode, press the On / Standby button to switch it on. 3. Press and release the Radio button to select DAB mode. The display will show "DAB"... -
Page 13: 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. 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 14: Display Modes - Dab
Display modes - DAB When in DAB mode your radio has seven display options. 1. Press the Info button to cycle through the various modes. a. Scrolling text Displays scrolling text messages such as artist/track name, phone in number, etc. b. -
Page 15: Display Modes - Dab
Display modes - DAB cont. f. Bit rate/audio type Displays the digital bit rate and audio type for the current DAB radio station. 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 16: Manual Tuning - Dab
Manual Tuning - DAB Manual tuning allows you to tune directly to the various DAB Band III channels. UK DAB stations are located in the range 11B to 12D. 1. Press and release the Menu button so that the display shows "Station order". -
Page 17: Station Order Setup - Dab
Station order setup - DAB Your radio has 3 station order settings from which you can choose. The station order settings are, favourite station, alphanumeric and active station. Note: The default station order setting is alphanumeric. 1. Press and release the Menu button so that "Station order" appears on the display. -
Page 18: Active Station
Station order setup - DAB - cont. Active station Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until "Active station" appears on the display. The display will show only those DAB stations for which a signal can be found. 3. Press and release the Select button to select the station order setting required. -
Page 19: Software Version - Dab
Software version - DAB only The software version display cannot be altered and is provided for reference only. 1. To view the DAB software version installed in your sound system, press and release the Menu button so that "Station order" appears on display. -
Page 20: Dynamic Range Control (Drc) Settings - Dab Only
Dynamic Range Control (DRC) settings - DAB only DRC can make quieter sounds easier to hear when your radio is used in a noisy environment. This function is only for the DAB waveband. 1. Press the On / Standby button to switch on your sound system. 2. -
Page 21: Fm Radio
Operating your radio - Search tuning FM 1. Fully extend the telescopic aerial. 2. Press the On / Standby button to switch on your sound system. 3. Press and release the Radio button until the FM band is selected. 4. Press and release the Auto-tune button to cause your radio to scan in the direction previously scanned and stop automatically when it finds a station of sufficient strength. -
Page 22: Manual Tuning - Fm
Manual tuning - FM 1. Press the On / Standby button to switch on your sound system. 2. Press and release the Radio button to select the FM band and fully extend the Telescopic aerial for optimal FM reception. 3. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to tune to a station. The frequency will change in steps of 50kHz. -
Page 23: Display Modes - Fm
Display modes - FM Your sound system has four display options for FM radio mode. In addition to the audio content of the programme, data is broadcast using the Radio Data System (RDS). RDS is a system in which inaudible digital information is added to the normal FM radio transmission. -
Page 24: Presetting Stations
Presetting stations You may store your preferred DAB and FM radio stations to the preset station memories (1 to 10). The procedure for setting presets and using them to tune stations is the same for FM and DAB modes, and is described below. Note that the radio stores FM and DAB presets separately and so there are ten of each. -
Page 25: Cd / Mp3 / Wma
Your MP-43 can playback CD-DA format audio CD-R/CD-RW discs that have been finalised* upon completion of recording. Your MP-43 may fail to play some CD-R/CD-RW discs due to poor recording and wide variation in quality of the CD-R/CD-RW disc. *Finalising enables a CD-R/CD-RW disc to playback on audio players such as your MP-43. -
Page 26: Playing A Cd
Inserting a CD Ensure the CD player is empty before inserting a disc. If there is a disc in the player then the CD 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 27: Selecting A Track
4. To stop play, press the Stop button. The total number of CD tracks and the stop symbol ( ) will be displayed. If you put the unit into standby mode without pressing the Stop button, then the next time the unit is switched on it will return to the previously played track. -
Page 28: Cd Search And Repeat
Search function 1. While the CD is playing, press and hold the Fast-forward or Rewind buttons. Release the button when the desired part of the track is reached. Repeat a single track 2. While the CD is playing, press the Repeat button until the repeat single track symbol ( ) appears in the display. -
Page 29: Cd Track Programming
CD track programming In addition to playing of complete CDs, selected tracks, or a random selection, the CD player allows you to programme a sequence of up to 20 tracks to be played in whatever order you choose. 1. With the unit in CD mode and with a CD inserted, make sure that the CD is stopped (press the Stop / Select button). -
Page 30: Mp3 / Wma Cd Mode
MP3 / WMA CD Mode The MP-43 is able to play CD-R and CD-RW discs containing MP3 and WMA files. It is assumed in this section that a file is equivalent to a CD track. An MP3 / WMA CD may not contain more than 511 files and not more than 99 folders. -
Page 31: Selecting A File
Playing an MP3 / WMA CD 1. Press the Play / Pause button to start playing from the CD. The display will show the first folder and file numbers - "01" and "001". 2. To pause playing press the Play / Pause button. To resume playing press the Play / Pause button again. -
Page 32: To Skip To Another Folder
Repeat, Intro, Random and Programmed play The MP-43 allows you to use the same playback options for files as can be used for conventional audio CDs (see pages 26-27). In addition to Repeat Once and Repeat All options, there is also a Repeat Folder facility. -
Page 33: Ipod Docking
MP-43 is supplied with insert types 1 - 7. Should you require a later insert to use your iPod with the MP-43, then please contact an iPod accessories supplier. -
Page 34: Navigating Your Ipod
Navigating your iPod 1. Use the Menu button on the remote control to navigate to higher level menus on your iPod. 2. Use the Folder Up or Down buttons on the remote control as required to move up and down a menu screen on your iPod. 3. -
Page 35: Repeat Cancel
Search function 1. While the iPod is playing, press and hold the Fast-forward or Rewind buttons. 2. Release the button when the desired part of the item is reached. Repeat a single file 1. While the iPod is playing, press the Repeat button until the repeat single file symbol appears in the iPod display. -
Page 36: Clock And Alarms
Alarms Your MP-43 sound system has two alarms which can each be set to wake you to DAB, FM radio, CD, iPod or buzzer alarm. The alarms may be set while the unit is in standby mode or while playing. - Page 37 8. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to choose the required alarm mode and then press the Select button to confirm the setting. Each alarm can be set to any of the following modes: BUZZER - will wake you with a buzzer alarm - will wake you with DAB radio - will wake you with FM radio - will wake you playing a CD...
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Page 38: Cancelling Alarms
Cancelling alarms 1. While an alarm is sounding it can be cancelled by pressing the On / Standby button. 2. To cancel an alarm at any other time, enter the alarm setup menu and set the alarm On/Off option to "Off". See steps 1 - 5 on page 34. Snooze 1. -
Page 39: Setting The Clock Manually
Setting the clock manually The MP-43 will automatically set its clock when tuned to a DAB radio station or to an FM station which is broadcasting the time via RDS. If the clock cannot be set using DAB or FM radio then you will need to set the clock manually before the alarm function can be used. - Page 40 6. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until the desired year is set. Keep the button pressed to cause the digits to change more quickly. 7. Press and release the Select button to confirm the year setting. The month will flash on the display. 8.
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Page 41: Standby Brightness Control
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. 1. Press and hold the Menu button so that the display shows "Set Brightness"... -
Page 42: Equalizer Function
Equalizer function The sound on your sound system can be adjusted to suit your personal taste for the material that you are listening to. The MP-43 has six preset equalizer modes. Alternatively, you may set the treble and bass levels to your own preferences. -
Page 43: Audio And Setup
Bass control 5. Press the Equalizer button to cycle through the modes until "Bass" appears on the upper line of the text display. The current bass setting will be shown on the lower line. 6. To adjust the bass setting press and release the Tuning Up or Down buttons until the desired level is displayed. -
Page 44: 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 45: Headphone Socket
Audio and Setup Headphone socket A 3.5mm stereo Headphone Socket is provided on the rear of your sound system for use with headphones. Inserting a plug automatically mutes the internal loudspeakers. IMPORTANT: Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. Aerial removal The fitted telescopic aerial is suitable for most applications. -
Page 46: Touch Panel Sensitivity Control
Touch panel sensitivity control The sensitivity of the touch panel may be adjusted. The default setting will normally be found to provide satisfactory operation, however, the touch panel system may respond differently depending upon the moisture of the skin. The touch panel sensitivity may be reduced or increased relative to the standard setting. -
Page 47: System Reset
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 and hold the Menu button so that the display shows "Set Brightness" on the lower line of the text display. 2. -
Page 48: Information
Cautions Do not allow this sound system to be exposed to water, steam or sand. Do not leave your sound system where excessive heat could cause damage. It is recommended that the DAB band is used for radio listening where possible since this may result in better sound quality and freedom from interference than will often be obtained on the FM band. -
Page 49: Mains Supply
Mains supply The MP-43 will operate from a supply of AC 230 volts, 50Hz DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or adaptor. - Page 50 Notes...
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Page 51: 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 overleaf. These statements do not affect the statutory rights of a consumer. - Page 52 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 2...
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