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  • Page 1 DAB/FM WiFi Internet Radio with Music Player, Last.fm and dock for iPod Please read this manual before use...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ..................2-11 DAB mode ..................58-64 ColourStream internet radio features ..........2 Selecting a DAB radio station ............60 About this instruction manual .............. 3 Display mode ..................61 Before you can use this product ............4 Finding new DAB radio stations ............61 Controls and connections ..............

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction ColourStream Internet Radio features The Roberts ColourStream provides the following features in an attractive ● WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) is supported for simpler setting up with compact unit:- compatible wireless routers. ● Works with Last.fm, an on-line music service with millions of tracks ●...

  • Page 4: About This Instruction Manual

    This instruction manual is split into sections for each of the different operating modes of your Roberts ColourStream Internet Radio. Each section is clearly identifi ed by the shaded heading in the top right hand corner of each pair of pages.

  • Page 5: Before You Can Use This Product

    Introduction Before you can use this product Before you can use your radio, 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 6: Controls And Connections

    Controls and connections Front view 1. Speakers x 2 2. USB device door 3. On/Standby / Volume control 4. Colour touch screen 5. iPod dock Rear view 6. Mains input socket 7. Telescopic aerial 8. Ethernet socket (RJ-45) 9. USB socket (for service use only) 10.
  • Page 7 Introduction Controls and connections - cont. Remote control handset 1. Preset buttons 1-5 / Playback control buttons 2. Mode button 3. Info button 4. Repeat button 5. Volume down button 6. Mute button 7. Up button (for menus, tuning) 8. Left button (for menus, tuning) 9.

  • Page 8: Remote Control Battery Operation

    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 9: Navigation Controls

    Introduction Using the touch screen Home Screen showing menu buttons The ColourStream internet radio has a high resolution colour display with touch sensitive controls. When using the internet radio, the display shows only the controls that are needed at each stage of its operation. To operate 15:05 26 Jun 2010 the controls simply touch the button area with the tip of a fi...
  • Page 10 5. Many operations require the user to make a selection from the menu. 15:05 26 Jun 2010 This is done by touching the relevant item on the touch screen. Internet Radio If there are more than four items in a menu, then you will need to My Favourites touch the Up or Down arrows so that the additional items become visible.
  • Page 11 Introduction Navigation using the remote control Almost all functions that are available from the touch screen may also be 15:05 26 Jun 2010 performed using the remote control. As with the touch screen, some operations require a longer operation of the Internet FM Radio DAB Radio...
  • Page 12 Text entry screens To enter text when in a text entry screen use the procedure below to Network key: navigate and select required text. 123 - JONES To enter the text touch the required character on the display to cause the character to be entered. To enter UPPERCASE characters touch the arrow on the left hand side of the screen until the arrow appears yellow.

  • Page 13: Network Confi Guration

    Start setup wizard now? 5. When you apply power, the display on the radio will light up and say: 'ROBERTS'. The fi rst time that you use your radio (or after a Factory Reset) the display will show 'Start setup wizard now' .
  • Page 14 Connecting to your computer network - cont. Touch the Internet option for the clock synchronisation. The clock can 00:00 also be updated from DAB or the FM radio, from the Network, or not Select Time Zone automatically updated. If you choose any option, other than internet UTC +00:00: Dublin, London go to step 11.
  • Page 15 Confi guration Connecting to your computer network - cont. If your network allows automatic confi guration (which is normal) the radio will 15:09 23 Jun 2010 acquire a network address. The screen should say 'Connecting...', and then 'Setup wizard completed'. Touch OK to exit the setup wizard, the radio will enter Standby mode.
  • Page 16 Connecting to your computer network - cont. 15. If your network is not found, it may be because the router is confi gured If this is the case then you have successfully connected your radio to not to broadcast the SSID. You should then scroll through the menu your network, so please go to paragraph 20 on the next page.
  • Page 17 Confi guration Connecting to your computer network - cont. WEP keys are 10 or 26 characters long (using 0 - 9, and A - F). Press the '123' Network key: button, then press again when it shows 'hex'. This provides a simplifi ed keyboard 123 - JONES layout for the WEP key entry.
  • Page 18 Connecting to your computer network - cont. 15:05 26 Jun 2010 If you have followed the steps on the preceding pages successfully, your radio will have connected to Network settings your router, and then made a connection to the Internet and set its clock. If this is the case, then you Network wizard can try listening to radio stations via the Internet as described on page 21 onwards.

  • Page 19: Manual Network Confi Guration

    Confi guration Manual network confi guration 15:05 26 Jun 2010 If you do not wish to use DHCP for automatic confi guration, or if your network is confi gured with a Network Wizard hidden SSID, then you will need to enter some network settings manually. (Note - a hidden SSID Paul’s network <WPS>...
  • Page 20 Manual network confi guration - cont. DNS IP address: [6/11] 5. In most installations the DNS settings (DNS = Domain Name System) will be set to the 192.168.1.1 same IP address as your router (192.168.1.1 in the example shown). In this case the secondary DNS may be left at zero.
  • Page 21 Confi guration Manual network confi guration - cont. 15:05 26 Jun 2010 9. WPA and WPA2 are similar, although WPA2 offers a higher level of security. Whichever Encryption type [10/11] you selected in step 7, you then have to specify the variant used. They are TKIP (Temporal TKIP Key Integrity Protocol) and AES (Advanced Encryption Standard).

  • Page 22: Internet Radio Mode

    Internet Radio Internet Radio - the basics Before you can use your internet radio to listen to broadcasts via the Internet, The ColourStream radio connects to a radio station database which serves it is necessary to have connected it to your computer network using either many users in many countries.
  • Page 23 Internet Radio Internet Radio 15:05 26 Jun 2010 From the home menu touch the Internet Radio mode BBC Radio 2 button. Internet Radio Variety London United Kingdom Directory - In play mode touch to return to the station The most listened to station list.

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

    Selecting a radio station by location 15:05 26 Jun 2010 Touch the Internet Radio menu bar once Internet Radio or twice to enter the Internet Radio menu Browse station list list. Return to playing screen Touch Browse station list and select Stations to enter stations menu. Last listened Note: that the menu may offer one or more local selections based upon the country in which the unit is being used, according to your internet IP...

  • Page 25: Searching For A Radio Station By Name

    Internet Radio Selecting a radio station by genre 15:05 26 Jun 2010 Follow the same procedure on the proceeding page to select a radio Stations station by genre. Select Genre instead of Location and then select the Location desired Genre. Genre <Search stations>...

  • Page 26: Selecting A New Or Popular Station

    Selecting a New or Popular station As described in the section 'Internet Radio - the basics' on page 21, your 15:05 26 Jun 2010 Stations radio 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 Genre available, or stations which are particularly popular with listeners around <Search stations>...

  • Page 27: 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 15:05 26 Jun 2010 been broadcast. The BBC's Listen Again service is an example of this. In Internet Radio addition, radio broadcasters and individuals may make programmes which Stations are intended normally to be downloaded into a computer or copied onto a...

  • Page 28: Customising Your Radio

    Customising your radio Your radio allows you to create customised lists of stations which can 15:05 26 Jun 2010 appear in two special menus on the radio called 'My Favourites' and 'My Internet Radio Added Stations'. Stations Podcasts Your radio uses a database which is accessed via the Internet in order 15:05 26 Jun 2010 to fi...
  • Page 29 My Favourites. your radio will normally display an error message of some kind. Roberts ColourStream 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 30: Favourite Stations

    To add favourite stations Tune to the required radio station as previously described on 15:05 26 Jun 2010 page 23. To store the favourite station touch the Add to favourite Internet Radio button. 'Favourite added' will show on the display. Repeat this My Favourites procedure as needed for the remaining favourites.

  • Page 31: Selecting Your Added Stations

    In this event the station will Huntingdon Community Radio not be playable. The Roberts ColourStream can only play MP3, WMA, FLAC, AAC and Real Audio streams. Note that the audio coding formats listed are generic terms. There are many variations of each format, as well a variety of streaming protocols in use by different radio broadcasters.

  • Page 32: Music Player Mode

    Music Player From the home menu select the My Music mode button. 15:05 26 Jun 2010 My Music Now playing 1 of 645 Directory - In play mode touch to return to the music list. Invisible Limits Tangerine Dream Stratosfear Information - Touch to view detailed information for a track currently being played.

  • Page 33: Use With Windows, Apple Mac, Linux, Usb Memory

    Music Player Music Player Use with Windows, Apple Mac, Linux, USB memory Windows Media Player is less fl exible than some other UPnP servers, The Music Player allows you to play audio fi les which are stored on a but is generally easier to set up. It is supplied as a standard component computer on your network or on a USB memory device plugged into the of Windows 7, Vista or XP.

  • Page 34: Accessing Your Fi Les Via Upnp

    Accessing your audio fi les via a UPnP server If your computer is running Windows 7, then Windows Media Player version Selecting Media Streaming in Windows Media Player 12 12 includes a UPnP server which will make your fi les available to your radio.
  • Page 35 Music Player Set up UPnP access on a Windows PC - cont. 4. Touch Shared Media. The radio will scan for all available UPnP servers. 15:05 26 Jun 2010 Select Music Source It may take a few seconds for the radio to complete its scan. The radio will display 'No UPnP service' if no UPnP servers are found.

  • Page 36: 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 15:05 26 Jun 2010 radio, you may select the fi les that you wish to play as follows:- Shared Media JENNY: Jenny’s music From the home menu select My Music mode button.

  • Page 37: Media Selection

    Music Player Media selection When searching via UPnP you will have a selection of search criteria as 15:05 26 Jun 2010 determined by the UPnP server software on your computer. This allows Music you to search by a given information type (Album, Artist, Genre, etc.) and All Music then to narrow the search to an album or to a particular track within an album.

  • Page 38: Controlling Playback

    Listening to a particular track 15:05 26 Jun 2010 If you wish to play a particular track from an album or folder, fi rst choose Stratosfear the album or folder as described on the preceding pages. Stratosfear Use the scroll bar until the required track is shown. The Big Sleep in Search Of Hade 3am At the Border Of the Marsh Select the chosen track, the track will begin playing.

  • Page 39: Controlling Playback

    Music Player Controlling playback cont. Repeat tracks 15:05 26 Jun 2010 When the music track is playing select the Repeat button, repeat Repeat will appear in yellow and your selected tracks will be played Shuffle repeatedly. Touch the Repeat button again to turn off the repeat function.

  • Page 40: Display Mode

    Display mode When playing a track in Music Player mode the display typically shows 15:05 26 Jun 2010 Artist, Album and track name. Depending on the media and the server, Invisible Limits album art may also be displayed. Bit rate 192 kb/s Codec Sampling rate...

  • Page 41: Using Usb Memory Devices

    Music Player Using USB memory devices This section describes how to use your radio to access and playback your audio fi les via USB memory devices. USB memory devices plug into the rectangular slot located behind the panel beneath the rotary volume control.

  • Page 42: Playing Fi Les From Usb Memory Devices

    Playing fi les from USB memory devices Carefully insert the USB memory device into the USB slot. Press the 15:05 26 Jun 2010 On/Standby control to switch on the radio. Select Music Source The radio may detect that the memory has been connected, in which Shared Media case it will ask whether you wish to open the folder view of the memory USB Playback...

  • Page 43: Playlists

    Music Player Playlists Sometimes you may wish to set up a list of music tracks or albums which 15:05 26 Jun 2010 can then be played without further action - as background music for a party, for example. Now playing 1 of 464 Invisible Limits Your radio can be confi...
  • Page 44 Viewing My playlist When playing a track touch the Directory button to enter the 15:05 26 Jun 2010 media selection menu. Select Music Source Shared Media Repeatedly touch the Back button to return to the 'Select Music USB Playback Source' menu. My Playlist Touch My Playlist to see all of the tracks previously added.
  • Page 45 Music Player Clearing the Playlist Touch the My Music menu bar to enter the 15:05 26 Jun 2010 My Music music menu list. Repeat Touch Clear My Playlist, you will be asked to confi rm deletion. To cause Shuffle the whole playlist to be deleted touch Yes. Add to My Playlist If you do not wish to clear the playlist touch No to cancel the operation.
  • Page 46 Scrobbling - On / Off control To use this feature you must have previously set up a Last.fm account 15:05 26 Jun 2010 see page 48. Clear My Playlist When playing a music track touch the My Music Return to playing screen My Music menu bar to enter the music menu list.

  • Page 47: Last.fm Mode

    Your radio can ‘scrobble’ the tracks that you listened to using the UPnP Music Player and Last.fm modes. This sends track names to Your Roberts ColourStream radio offers you a subscription level account Last.fm, adding them to your Last.fm library, and helps the service to tailor with Last.fm for a limited trial period.
  • Page 48 Last.fm From the home menu touch the Last.fm mode button. 15:05 26 Jun 2010 Last.fm Invisible Limits Directory - In playmode touch to return to your Last.fm Tangerine Dream track list. Stratosfear Information - Touch to view detailed information for a track Library currently being played.

  • Page 49: Setup A Last.fm User Account

    Last.fm Setup a Last.fm user account From the home menu press the Last.fm mode button. The 15:05 26 Jun 2010 display will prompt you to sign up for a new Last.fm account. Last.fm Select OK if you have already registered. Sign-up for a new account at http://www.last.fm/join Before you can use the Last.fm feature, you should sign-up and create an...
  • Page 50 Setup new account Touch the Last.fm menu bar once or 15:05 26 Jun 2010 Last.fm Last.fm Menu twice to enter the Last.fm menu list. Return to Playing screen Current user Julia-S Scroll down and select Add new account. Scrobbling Enter user name and password for your Last.fm account, see proceeding Add new account page.

  • Page 51: 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 52 Listening to Last.fm - cont. Touch the Last.fm menu bar once or 15:05 26 Jun 2010 Last.fm Last.fm twice to enter the Last.fm menu list. <Create Artist Radio> <Create Tag Radio> Touch Browse station list and touch a Last.fm playing option (see proceeding page for details of the options).
  • Page 53 Last.fm Search by Artist or Tag Touch the Directory button to enter the Last.fm menu list if 15:05 26 Jun 2010 Last.fm needed <Create Artist Radio> Select <Create Artist Radio> or <Create Tag Radio>. <Create Tag Radio> Your Library Enter the Artist name or Tag by entering the name or part of the name. For example, entering 'PINK' would list artists including 'Frijid Pink', 'Pink' Your Recommendations and 'Pink Floyd'.

  • Page 54: Your Recent Stations / History

    Display information 15:05 26 Jun 2010 When playing a Last.fm track the display shows the Artist, Album, description, a progress bar, Julia-S Library account name, bit rate, codec and sampling rate of the track. Note that the information may not Account Julia-S always be 100% accurate since some of the Last.fm data is based upon information scrobbled...

  • Page 55: Deleting Details Of A Last.fm Account

    Last.fm Deleting details of a Last.fm account You may wish to delete a Last.fm account from your radio (for example, if 15:05 26 Jun 2010 Last.fm Menu a friend's details had been entered when they were visiting). Return to Playing screen Touch the Last.fm menu bar once or Last.fm Current user...

  • Page 56: Ipod Docking

    iPod docking iPod dock connector Your ColourStream radio has an iPod dock facility which allows you to play digital audio fi les and video soundtracks held on your iPod directly. Video is only displayed on your iPod. The ColourStream uses the Universal Dock Connector developed for use with iPods.
  • Page 57 iPod docking iPod docking cont. From the home menu touch the iPod mode button. Your 15:05 26 Jun 2010 iPod will switch on and continue playing from where it was iPod previously stopped. iPod Invisible Limits Note: The ColourStream radio is able to recharge your iPod's internal Tangerine Dream battery.

  • Page 58: Navigating Your Ipod

    Navigating your iPod Search function Use the Left and Right buttons while playing to enter the selection menus While the iPod is playing, touch and hold the Fast-forward or on your iPod. Then use the Up or Down buttons on the remote control as Rewind buttons.

  • Page 59: Dab Mode

    DAB Radio DAB Radio In DAB radio mode you can listen to conventional radio broadcasts, scan for 15:05 26 Jun 2010 new radio stations, manually tune stations and view station information. STEREO Signal: Carefully extend the telescopic aerial. BBC Radio 1 From the home menu press the DAB Radio mode button.
  • Page 60 Using the DAB mode for the fi rst time - DAB If this is the fi rst time that DAB mode is used a quick scan of the Band III 15:05 26 Jun 2010 DAB channels will be carried out. The display will show 'Scanning in progress'.

  • Page 61: Selecting A Dab Radio Station

    DAB Radio Selecting a DAB radio station When playing a DAB radio station, the display normally shows the name 15:05 26 Jun 2010 Station list of the current station with other related information. The Arrow - Rock When playing a radio station touch the Directory button to access the list of DAB radio stations.

  • Page 62: Display Mode

    Display information - DAB 15:05 26 Jun 2010 When playing a DAB radio station, the display shows the station name and STEREO Signal: DLS information broadcast giving real time information such as programme BBC Radio 1 name, track title and contact details. Pop Music On air now: Greg James 15:05...

  • Page 63: Manual Tuning

    DAB Radio Manual Tuning 15:05 26 Jun 2010 Manual tuning allows you to tune directly to the various Band III DAB DAB Menu channels (5A to 13F). At the time of writing, all UK DAB stations are located Scan in the range of channels 11B to 12D. Edit favourites Touch the DAB menu bar once or twice to enter the DAB menu list.

  • Page 64: My Favourites / Edit Favourite Stations

    My Favourites - DAB 15:05 26 Jun 2010 STEREO Signal: There are 10 favourite station presets for DAB radio. Note: favourite stations are retained in memory when the radio is switched off and disconnected BBC Radio 1 from the mains. Favourites 1- 5 may be accessed using the numbered Pop Music On air now: Greg James buttons on the remote control.

  • Page 65: Prune Invalid Stations

    DAB Radio Dynamic Range Control settings Dynamic Range Control (also known as DRC) can make quieter sounds 15:05 26 Jun 2010 easier to hear when your radio is used in a noisy environment by reducing DAB Menu the dynamic range of the audio signal. Scan Edit favourites From the DAB menu list select DRC to enter the DRC adjustment mode.

  • Page 66: Fm Mode

    FM Radio In FM radio mode your radio can fi nd stations automatically using the 15:05 26 Jun 2010 autotune feature or you can manually tune to a station. You can store your favourite stations and select either mono or stereo mode for the station STEREO Signal that you are listening to.

  • Page 67: Auto Tuning / Manual Tuning

    FM Radio Auto tuning - FM 15:05 26 Jun 2010 Touch the Auto Tune button until Auto Tune appears Auto Tune AUTO TUNE STEREO Signal in yellow. 87.50MHz Touch the Left or Right buttons to cause the radio to scan to fi...

  • Page 68: My Favourites / Edit Favourite Stations

    My Favourites - FM 15:05 26 Jun 2010 There are 10 favourite station presets for FM radio. Note that favourite FM Menu stations are retained in memory when the radio is switched off and disconnected from the mains. Favourites 1- 5 may be accessed using the My Favourites numbered buttons on the remote control.

  • Page 69: Stereo / Mono Switching

    FM Radio Scan setting - FM When using the FM mode your radio can be set either to scan local stations 15:05 26 Jun 2010 FM Menu or to scan all stations including distant radio stations. My Favourites From the FM Menu list touch Stop on stations. The current setting will Strong Stop on stations be displayed in yellow.

  • Page 70: Clock And Alarms

    Clock and Alarms 15:05 26 Jun 2010 Automatically updating the clock Settings Menu Time settings Your radio will normally update the clock automatically when connected to the internet. Alarm settings Normal Equaliser settings You may wish to use the radio away from the internet, in which case you may specify that the unit sets its clock from DAB or FM radio broadcasts.

  • Page 71: Setting The Clock Format

    Clock and Alarms Setting the clock format The clock display used in standby mode and on the playing mode screens 15:05 26 Jun 2010 can be set to 12 or 24 hour format. The selected format is then also used Settings Menu when setting the alarms.

  • Page 72: Manually Setting The Clock

    Manually setting the date 15:05 26 Jun 2010 To set the correct date follow procedure for setting the clock on the previous Time Manual Setup page. Select the Date option on the display. Manually setting the date will cause the Time Source setting to be set to 'None'. Time Date Setting the time zone...

  • Page 73: Setting The Alarm Clock

    Clock and Alarms Setting the alarm clock Your radio has two separate alarms which can be set to wake you to either 15:05 26 Jun 2010 the radio, iPod or a buzzer alarm. In the event of a power interruption your Alarm settings radio has built in memory that will retain your alarm settings.

  • Page 74: Disabling Alarms

    Setting the alarm clock cont. 15:09 23 Jun 2010 Use the Up and Down arrows to set the time and date option. Set alarm time Touch the buttons to adjust the alarm volume. Note: If you make a mistake at any point while setting the alarms or wish to return to the previous screen touch the Back button.

  • Page 75: Snooze Timer

    Clock and Alarms Snooze timer The buzzer, iPod or radio alarm can be silenced for a selected number of minutes by touching Snooze on the display. The Snooze duration can be adjusted between 5 and 30 minutes in 5 minute increments. The default setting is 5 minutes.

  • Page 76: Sleep Timer

    Sleep timer Your radio can be set to turn off after a preset time has elapsed. The 15:05 26 Jun 2010 Miscellaneous Settings sleep timer setting can be adjusted between 15 and 90 minutes in 15 minute increments. Language English Alarm snooze 5 mins From the home menu press the Settings mode button.

  • Page 77: Idle Time Out

    Clock and Alarms Idle time out 15:05 26 Jun 2010 Your radio has a play mode idle screen which displays the time and date Miscellaneous Settings with information relevant to the operating mode but without the control buttons being visible. The Idle time out setting can be adjusted between Language English 1, 2, 3, 5, 10 minute increments or set to never time out.

  • Page 78: Display And Audio

    Display and Audio 15:05 26 Jun 2010 Equaliser function Settings Menu Time settings The sound on your radio can be adjusted to suit your personal taste for Alarm settings the material that you are listening to. The ColourStream has a range of equaliser modes.
  • Page 79 Display and Audio Setting up your Custom EQ profi le 15:05 26 Jun 2010 If you fi nd the preset equaliser functions not to your liking, you may set Settings Menu up a custom treble and bass setting as follows: Time settings From the home menu press the Settings mode button.The Alarm settings...

  • Page 80: Brightness Control

    Brightness control 15:05 26 Jun 2010 The brightness of the display can be adjusted for when the radio is in Miscellaneous Settings 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. Check for Updates Display backlight From the home menu press the Settings mode button.The...
  • Page 81 Display and Audio Standby backlight off 15:05 26 Jun 2010 Your radio has a 'Standby backlight off' setting which can be set to switch Miscellaneous Settings the backlight off when the radio is in Standby. The time out setting can be adjusted between 1 and 30 minutes or set to never switch backlight off.

  • Page 82: Headphone Socket

    Headphone socket A 3.5mm Headphone Socket located on the rear of your radio is provided for use with headphones. Inserting a plug automatically mutes the internal loudspeakers. 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 radio.

  • Page 83: Auxiliary Input Socket

    Display and Audio Auxiliary input socket A 3.5mm Auxiliary Input socket located on the rear of your radio is provided for connecting the audio signal from an external audio source such as an MP3 or CD player. 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 radio.

  • Page 84: Information

    Information 15:05 26 Jun 2010 Factory reset Miscellaneous Settings Check for Updates If you wish to completely reset your radio to its initial state this may be Display backlight performed by following this procedure. By performing a factory reset, all user entered settings will be erased.

  • Page 85: Software Update

    You should not attempt to update your radio unless it is recommended to you by Roberts Customer Services. Updating the software may remove Once the software update is completed, the radio will prompt you to restart.

  • Page 86: Network Profi Les

    Network profi les Each time that you connect your radio to a WiFi network, the radio will 15:05 26 Jun 2010 store the details of that connection (SSID, security key, DHCP/IP address Settings Menu settings) as a profi le. Up to four such profi les are stored in the radio so Time settings 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 87: Software Version Display

    Information Software version display The software version display is provided for reference and customer 15:05 26 Jun 2010 support purposes and cannot be changed. Miscellaneous Settings Check for Updates From the home menu press the Settings mode button.The Display backlight main settings menu will be displayed.

  • Page 88: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you experience any trouble with your radio, then you may fi nd it useful You can view the radio’s MAC address using the menu items 'Settings' to visit the help section on our web site at -> 'Network settings' -> 'Current Network settings' -> 'MAC address'. http://www.robertsradio.co.uk/pages/colourstream_faq.htm The MAC address will typically be of the form If you have diffi...

  • Page 89: Troubleshooting

    Information Troubleshooting - cont. If your radio can connect to the network, but is unable to play a particular If you cannot play the station via your PC this may indicate that the problem internet radio station, it may be due to one these causes: is not necessarily due to your radio, but it could be your network, your internet connection, the broadcaster, or internet congestion.
  • Page 90 Accessing your audio fi les via a UPnP server using Windows Vista and XP Selecting Media Sharing in Windows Media Player 11 If your computer is running Windows Vista or XP, then Windows Media Player version 11 includes a UPnP server which will make your fi les available to your radio.
  • Page 91 Information Set up UPnP access on a Windows PC - cont. Touch Shared media. The radio will scan for all available UPnP servers. 15:05 26 Jun 2010 Shared Media It may take a few seconds for the radio to complete its scan. The radio will display 'No UPnP service' if no UPnP servers are found.

  • Page 92: Audio Codecs

    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 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 93: Demonstration Mode

    Information Demonstration mode Your radio has an in-store demonstration mode. Normally, this mode is disabled, but may be enabled as follows. At the home screen slide your 15:05 26 Jun 2010 fi nger left to right along the top edge of the display and then down the right-hand side in one continuous motion.

  • Page 94: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations Circuit features Loudspeaker 80 mm Power Requirements Output Power 2 x 15 Watts Mains AC 230 volts, 50Hz only Remote Control Battery CR2025 (see also page 7) Headphone socket 3.5mm stereo Aux In socket 3.5mm stereo Connectivity Aerial System WiFi Built-in antenna Wired Ethernet...
  • Page 95 IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN. Replacement fuse holders are available from Roberts Radio Technical Services at the address shown on the rear of this manual. If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)
  • Page 96 Notes ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
  • Page 97 Information 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 specifi cally to iPod and has been certifi ed 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 98 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 99: 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 100 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 © 2010 Roberts Radio Limited Issue 1...

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