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

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ..................2-9 DAB mode ..................57-65 Stream 205 internet radio features ............2 Selecting a DAB radio station ............58 Before you can use this product ............3 Display modes ................59-60 About this instruction manual............... 4 Finding new DAB radio stations ............61 Controls and connections ..............

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Stream 205 Internet Radio features ● WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) is supported for simpler setting up with The Roberts Stream 205 provides the following features in an attractive compatible wireless routers. compact unit:- ● Works with Last.fm, an on-line music service with millions of tracks ●...

  • Page 4: Before You Can Use This Product

    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 5: About This Instruction Manual

    This instruction manual is split into sections for each of the different (page 10) Configuration operating modes of your Roberts Stream 205 radio. Each section is clearly identified by the shaded heading in the top right hand corner of each pair of pages.

  • Page 6: Controls And Connections

    Controls and connections Top view 7. LCD display 13. Menu button 1. Last.fm Ban button 2. Last.fm Love button 8. Tuning / Select / Snooze control 14. Mode button 3. Volume Down button 9. Menu Forward button 15. Preset 5 / Play button 4.
  • Page 7 Introduction Controls and connections - cont. Rear view 20. Headphone socket 21. Auxiliary input socket 22. USB socket (for service use only) 23. USB socket for USB memory 24. Ethernet socket (RJ-45) 25. DC input socket 26. Battery compartment 27. WiFi antenna (internal) If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)

  • Page 8: Battery Operation

    Battery operation We recommend for economy that your radio is used via the AC adaptor whenever possible with battery operation for occasional use only. Inserting the adaptor plug into the DC input socket will disconnect the batteries. If using batteries, only alkaline types should normally be used. Battery life will vary according to the use of the radio, but between 40 and 80 hours should be possible.

  • Page 9: Navigation Controls

    Introduction Navigation controls These pages describe the basic means of controlling your Stream 205 radio. Instructions for each operating mode are given in the later sections of this book. 1. Pressing the On/Off button brings your radio out of Stand-by mode if running from mains or switches it on if using batteries.
  • Page 10 Navigation controls cont. 5. The Forward button may be used to make selections from the menus. If an error is made when navigating the menus, it is generally possible to go back to a higher level menu by pressing the Back button. 6.

  • Page 11: Configuration

    Configuration Configuration Connecting your radio to your computer network 1. Place your radio on a flat surface and plug the cable from the mains adaptor into the DC input socket located at the rear of your radio (marked 'DC in') ensuring that the plug is pushed fully into the socket.
  • Page 12 Connecting to your computer network - cont. 6. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to choose an auto-update option for the clock. This can be updated from DAB or FM radio, from the Network, or not updated. The default is to auto update from the network. If you choose any other option, go to step 9.
  • Page 13 Configuration Connecting to your computer network - cont. If your network allows automatic configuration (which is normal) the radio will acquire a network address. The screen should say 'Connecting...', and then 'Setup wizard completed'. Press the Tuning/Select control to exit the setup wizard and show the main menu.
  • Page 14 Connecting to your computer network - cont. 13. If your network is not found, it may be because the router is configured not to broadcast the SSID. You should then use the Tuning/Select control to highlight and select the '[Manual config]' option in order to enter the network details manually.
  • Page 15 Configuration Connecting to your computer network - cont. WEP keys are 10 or 26 characters long (using 0 - 9, and A - F). Some wireless routers can also use pass-phrases for WEP but these are not supported. WPA keys are usually set up using a pass-phrase of between 8 and 63 characters. Your radio accepts pass-phrases for WPA keys.
  • Page 16 Connecting to your computer network - cont. If you have followed the steps on the preceding pages successfully, your radio will have connected to your router, and then made a connection to the Internet and set its clock. If this is the case, then you can try listening to radio stations via the Internet as described on page 19 onwards.

  • Page 17: Manual Network Configuration

    Configuration Manual network configuration If you do not wish to use DHCP for automatic configuration, or if your network is configured with a hidden SSID, then you will need to enter some network settings manually. (Note - a hidden SSID may prevent casual observers from detecting your network, but it is not recommended as a means of network security.) 1.
  • Page 18 Manual network configuration - cont. 5. In most installations the DNS settings (DNS = Domain Name System) will be set to the same IP address as your router. In this case the secondary DNS may be left at zero. To enter the DNS address, rotate the Tuning/Select control to set the value for each group of digits and then press the control to enter the value and to move on to the next group.
  • Page 19 Configuration Manual network configuration - cont. The three controls on the right-hand side of the screen have special functions. You can quickly access these by pressing the Info button and then use the Tuning/Select control as needed: select ' ' to erase a character just entered (long press to clear); Info again to continue select ' ' when the complete encryption key has been entered select '...

  • Page 20: Internet Radio Mode

    This can be helpful if you are unsure of the location or genre of a particular station. The Stream 205 radio 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. You can also search for stations which have been recently added to those available (new stations) or you can search for the most popular.

  • Page 21: Selecting A Radio Station By Location And Genre

    Internet Radio Selecting a radio station by location 1. Press the On/Off button to switch the radio on. Then press the Mode button to select the Internet radio mode display. 2. Press the Menu button to enter the main Internet radio menu. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'Station list' is highlighted on the display and then press the control to select the option.
  • Page 22 Selecting a radio station by location - cont. 8. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to highlight your chosen radio station and then press the control to enter your selection. The display will show 'Connecting...' while the radio connects to the new station. The station should then start playing.

  • Page 23: Selecting A Radio Station By Genre

    Internet Radio Selecting a radio station by genre 1. Press the Menu button to enter the main Internet radio menu. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'Station list' is highlighted on the display and then press the control to select. 2. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'Stations' is highlighted on the display and then press the control to select.

  • Page 24: Searching For A Radio Station By Name

    Searching for a radio station by name There may be occasions when you know the name of a radio station but you do not know the location or genre. This facility allows you to search for the station using a part (or parts) of the radio station name. 1.

  • Page 25: Selecting A New Or Popular Station

    Internet Radio Selecting a new or popular station As described in the section 'Internet Radio - the basics' on page 19, your 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 available, or stations which are particularly popular with listeners around the world.

  • Page 26: Selecting A Podcast / Bbc Listen Again

    Selecting a podcast / BBC Listen Again Some radio stations allow you to listen to programmes that have already been broadcast. The BBC's Listen Again service is an example of this. In addition, radio broadcasters and individuals may make programmes which are intended normally to be downloaded into a computer or copied onto a portable media player.

  • Page 27: Presetting Stations

    Internet Radio Presetting stations With so many Internet radio stations available, it is desirable to have a means of rapidly selecting the stations that you listen to most frequently. Your radio has five memory presets which can easily be set to store the details of any Internet radio station.

  • Page 28: Last Listened

    Last Listened It is often helpful to be able to go back to a station that you have recently listened to. Your radio has a 'Last Listened' feature which provides you with quick access to the ten most recently listened to radio stations or podcasts.

  • Page 29: Display Modes

    Internet Radio Display modes - cont. c. Genre Displays programme type information e.g. Pop, Classic, News, etc. and the location of the current radio station. d. Reliability Displays the reliability of the data stream from the station currently being received. e.

  • Page 30: Customising Your Radio

    Customising your radio In addition to storing your favourite radio stations in the radio presets, your radio allows you to create customised lists of stations which can appear in two special menus on the radio called 'My Favourites' and 'My Added Stations'.
  • Page 31 'My Favourites'. your radio will normally display an error message of some kind. Roberts Stream 205 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 32 Selecting your favourite stations 1. Press the Menu button to enter the main Internet radio menu. 2. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'Station list' is highlighted on the display. Press the Tuning/Select control to enter the menu. 3. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'My Favourites' is highlighted on the display.

  • Page 33: Selecting Your Added Stations

    In addition, as mentioned on page 30, it is possible to specify audio streams for 'My added stations' which are not compatible with your radio. In this event the station will not be playable. The Roberts Stream 205 can only play MP3, WMA, FLAC, AAC and Real Audio streams.

  • Page 34: Music Player Mode

    Music Player Use with Windows, Apple Mac, Linux, USB memory The Music Player allows you to play audio files which are stored on a Many UPnP server applications are also capable of sharing pictures and computer on your network or on a USB memory device plugged into the radio. video files to other network connected devices.

  • Page 35: Accessing Your Audio Files Via Upnp Using Windows 7

    Music Player Accessing your audio files via a UPnP server If your computer is running Windows 7, then Windows Media Player Enabling Media Streaming in Windows Media Player 12 (version 12) includes a UPnP server which will make your files available to your radio.
  • Page 36 Set up UPnP access on a Windows PC - cont. 4. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'Shared media' is highlighted and press the control to select. The radio will scan for all available UPnP servers. It may take a few seconds for the radio to complete its scan.

  • Page 37: Locating And Playing Media Files Using Upnp

    Music Player Locating and playing media files using UPnP Once the UPnP server has been configured to share media files with your radio, you may select the files that you wish to play as follows:- 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on the unit. Press the Mode button as needed until the Music Player mode display is shown.

  • Page 38: Media Selection

    Media selection When searching via UPnP you will have a selection of search criteria as determined by the UPnP server software on your computer. 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.

  • Page 39: Controlling Playback

    Music Player Listening to a particular track 1. If you wish to play only a particular track from an album or folder, first choose the album or folder as described on the preceding pages. 2. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until the required track is highlighted. 3.
  • Page 40 Controlling playback cont. Repeat tracks 1. Ensure you are in the main Music Player menu. 2. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'Repeat play' is highlighted. 3. To activate the repeat option press the Tuning/Select control so that 'On' appears on the display. Your selected tracks will be played repeatedly and the repeat indicator will show on the display.

  • Page 41: Display Modes

    Music Player Display modes Your radio has a range of display options when in Music Player mode. Note that the availability of information depends on the specific media files, their format and upon the server capability. (Not all UPnP servers make information from the media files available in the same way.) 1.

  • Page 42: Using Usb Memory Devices

    It is not intended to be connected to hard disk drives or any other type of USB device. The Stream 205 radio has been tested with a range of USB memory devices of up to 64GB capacity. USB memory must use the FAT or FAT 32 filing system in order to operate with the radio.

  • Page 43: Playing Files From Usb Memory Devices

    Music Player Playing files from USB memory devices 1. Carefully insert the USB memory device into the USB slot. Press the On button to switch on the radio. The radio may detect that the memory has been connected, in which case it will ask whether you wish to open the folder view of the memory contents.

  • Page 44: Playlists

    Playlists Sometimes you may wish to set up a list of music tracks or albums which can then be played without further action - as background music for a party, for example. Your radio can be configured to hold a queue of up to 500 tracks in a playlist menu.
  • Page 45 Music Player Viewing your playlist 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on the unit. Press the Mode button as needed until the Music Player mode display is shown. The Music Player menu will then be shown on the display. 2.
  • Page 46 Clearing the playlist 1. Press the Menu button to enter the main Music Player menu. 2. To clear the whole playlist rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'Clear My playlist' is highlighted on the display. Press the control. 3. To clear the whole playlist rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'YES' is highlighted on the display.

  • Page 47: Prune Servers

    Music Player Prune servers Your radio stores details of UPnP servers that it has seen via its network connection in its internal memory. If you use the radio at different locations you may find that there are servers listed by the radio that you are no longer interested in.

  • Page 48: Windows 7 'Play To' Function

    Windows 7 'Play to' function If you use Windows 7, it is possible to choose a music album, track or 8. While playing, you may select additional content within Windows and playlist at the computer and then tell Windows that this should be played again use the 'Play to' function (see steps 3 –...

  • Page 49: 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 Last. Your Roberts Stream 205 radio offers you a subscription level account with fm, adding them to your Last.fm library, and helps the service to tailor its Last.fm for a limited trial period.

  • Page 50: Setup A Last.fm User Account

    Setup a Last.fm user account Before you can use the Last.fm feature, you should sign-up and create an account on the web site http://www.last.fm using the internet browser on your computer. Be sure to make a note of the user name and password. 1.
  • Page 51 Last.fm Setup a Last.fm user account - cont. 7. The account information entered will be saved and then the validity of the account will be checked with Last.fm. If the account is invalid, the display will show 'Unauthorised'. If needed, press the Tuning/Select control to modify the information.

  • Page 52: Listening To 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 specified 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 53 Last.fm Listening to Last.fm - cont. 1. Press the Mode button as needed to select Last.fm mode. 2. Press the Menu button to enter the main Last.fm menu. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'Station list' is highlighted on the display. Press the Tuning/Select control.
  • Page 54 Search by Artist or Tag 1. Press the Mode button as needed to select Last.fm mode. 2. Press the Menu button to enter the main Last.fm menu. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'Station list' is highlighted on the display and then press the control to select. 3.

  • Page 55: Display Modes

    Last.fm Display modes Your radio has a range of display options when in Last.fm mode. Note that the information may not always be 100% accurate since some of the Last. fm data is based upon information scrobbled from user's files. 1.

  • Page 56: Your Recent Stations / History

    Your Recent Stations / History The Last.fm stations menu offers two options which relate to your personal Last.fm listening history. 'Your Recent Stations' allows easy access to your recent Last.fm selections whether made using your radio or accessed on other platforms such as your PC. You can then directly choose one of those selections without entering its details again.

  • Page 57: 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 a friend's details had been entered when they were visiting). 1. Use the Mode and Menu buttons to enter the Last.fm main menu. 2.

  • Page 58: Dab Mode

    DAB Radio Using DAB mode for the first time 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial. 2. Press the On/Off button to switch on the radio. If the radio has been used before the last used mode will be selected. 3. Press the Mode button as needed so that DAB radio mode is selected on the display.

  • Page 59: Selecting A Dab Radio Station

    DAB Radio Selecting a DAB radio station 1. When playing a DAB radio station, the display normally shows the name of the current station with other related information. 2. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to access the radio station list and to scroll through the available stations.

  • Page 60: Display Modes

    Display modes Your radio has a range of display options when in DAB mode:- 1. Press the Info button to cycle through the different options. a. Text Displays text messages such as the artist or track name, phone in number, traffic alerts, etc.
  • Page 61 DAB Radio Display modes - cont. e. Bit rate and audio type Displays the digital bit rate and audio coding information for the station being listened to. Date Displays the current date. A signal strength indicator is always shown in the lower area of the display on the right hand side.

  • Page 62: Finding New Dab Radio Stations

    Finding new DAB radio stations Should you wish to use your radio for DAB reception in a new location, or if no stations were detected during the initial scan, you can follow this procedure to allow your radio to find out which DAB radio stations are available.

  • Page 63: Manual Tuning

    DAB Radio Manual Tuning Manual tuning allows you to tune directly to the various Band III DAB channels (5A to 13F). At the time of writing, all UK DAB stations are located in the range of channels 11B to 12D. 1.

  • Page 64: Dynamic Range Control Settings

    Dynamic Range Control settings Dynamic Range Control (also known as DRC) can make quieter sounds easier to hear when your radio is used in a noisy environment by reducing the dynamic range of the audio signal. 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2.

  • Page 65: Station Order Setup

    DAB Radio Station order setup Your radio has 3 station order settings from which you can choose. The station order settings are, alphanumeric, ensemble and valid. Note: The default station order on your radio is alphanumeric. 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2.

  • Page 66: Prune Stations

    Prune stations If you move to a different part of the country, some of the stations which were listed may no longer be available. Also, from time to time, some DAB services may stop broadcasting, or may change location or frequency. Stations which cannot be found, or which have not been received for a very long time are shown in the station list with a question mark.

  • Page 67: Fm Mode

    FM Radio FM Radio Operating your radio in FM mode 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial and press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. Press the Mode button as needed to select FM radio mode. 3. Rotate the Tuning/Select control in a clockwise direction. The displayed frequency will increase.

  • Page 68: Manual Tuning

    Manual tuning 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial and press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. Press the Mode button as needed to select FM radio mode. 3. Rotate the Tuning/Select to control the frequency that the radio will tune to.

  • Page 69: Display Modes

    FM Radio Display modes Your radio has a range of display options when in FM mode:- 1. Press the Info button to cycle through the different options. a. Text Displays text messages such as the artist or track name, phone in number, traffic alerts, etc.

  • Page 70: Scan Setting

    Scan setting When using the FM mode your radio can be set to either scan only for strong signals (typically local stations and major national stations) or to scan all stations including distant radio stations. 1. Press the Mode button as needed to select FM radio mode. 2.

  • Page 71: Stereo / Mono Switching

    FM Radio Stereo / Mono switching If the FM radio station being listened to has a weak signal, some hiss may be audible. It is possible to reduce this hiss by forcing the radio to play the station in mono rather than stereo. 1.

  • Page 72: Presetting Stations In Dab And Fm Modes

    Presetting stations in DAB and FM modes There are 5 memory presets each for DAB and FM radio. They are used in the same way for each operating mode. 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. Tune to the required radio station as previously described. 3.

  • Page 73: Clock And Alarms

    Clock and Alarms Clock and Alarms Automatically updating the clock Your radio will normally update the clock automatically when connected to the internet. If you enter a time setting manually, the radio will calculate a local time offset which is then stored in memory. Whenever it synchronises the clock using the internet, including after a power failure, your radio will then set the clock automatically using this information.

  • Page 74: Setting The Clock Format

    Setting the clock format The clock display used in stand-by mode and on the playing mode screens can be set to 12 or 24 hour format. The selected format is then also used when setting the alarms. 1. With your radio switched on, press the Menu button to access the menu for the current mode.

  • Page 75: Manually Setting The Clock

    Clock and Alarms Manually setting the clock The Stream 205 radio will normally set its clock automatically to UK time after a connection to the Internet has been established. Should you need to set the time manually, change the time zone, or manually switch from winter to summer time (GMT to BST - also known outside the UK as Daylight Savings Time), then please follow this procedure.
  • Page 76 Manually setting the clock - cont. 8. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to select the correct year. Press the control to enter the selection. The hour digits will then flash. 9. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to select the correct hour. Press the control to enter the selection.

  • Page 77: 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 the radio or a buzzer alarm. In the event of a power interruption your radio has built in memory that will retain your alarm settings. Ensure that the time is set correctly before setting the alarms.
  • Page 78 Setting the alarm clock - cont. 7. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to highlight 'Enable' and press the control. The display will show the Frequency options for the alarm. The alarm frequency options are as follows: 'Off' - the alarm will be disabled 'Daily' - the alarm will sound everyday 'Once' - the alarm will sound once 'Weekends' - the alarm will sound only at weekends...
  • Page 79 Clock and Alarms Setting the alarm clock - cont. 10. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until the 'Volume:' option is highlighted on the display and press the control if you wish to change it. The radio uses the saved volume setting for each alarm when it sounds. Rotate the control to set the required volume and then press the control to confirm the setting.

  • Page 80: Disabling Alarms

    Disabling alarms 1. To disable an alarm enter the alarm setup menu (see page 76) and rotate the Tuning/Select control until the desired alarm is highlighted on the display. Press the Tuning/Select control. 2. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until the 'Enable:' option is highlighted on the display.

  • Page 81: Sleep Timer

    Clock and Alarms Sleep timer Your radio can be set to turn off after a preset time has elapsed. The sleep timer setting can be adjusted between 15 and 120 minutes in 15 minute increments. 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2.

  • Page 82: Brightness Control

    Brightness control The brightness of the display can be adjusted for when the radio is in Stand-by and for when it is in use. If you use the unit in the bedroom, you may prefer a lower stand-by brightness level than the standard setting. There are three brightness levels and an almost off 'night-time' setting.

  • Page 83: Display And Audio

    Display and Audio Contrast / viewing angle control The contrast of the display can be adjusted. The adjustment also changes the angle from which the display can best be seen. 1. Access the menu for the current mode by pressing the Menu button. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'System settings' is highlighted on the display.

  • Page 84: Headphone Socket And Line Out Socket

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

  • Page 85: Auxiliary Input Socket

    Display and Audio Auxiliary input socket A 3.5mm stereo 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 iPod, MP3 or CD player. 1. Connect a stereo lead from the headphone output of your iPod, MP3 or CD player to the Aux In socket located at the rear of the radio.

  • Page 86: Information

    Information Factory reset If you wish to completely reset your radio to its initial state this may be performed by following this procedure. By performing a factory reset, all user entered settings will be erased. 1. Access the menu for the current mode by pressing the Menu button. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to highlight the 'Main menu' option, then press the control to select.

  • Page 87: Software Update

    Information Software update From time to time, new software features for your radio may be developed. Your radio has therefore been designed to allow its internal software to be updated using your Internet connection. You should not attempt to update your radio unless it is recommended to you by Roberts Customer Services.

  • Page 88: Network Profiles

    Network profiles Each time that you connect your radio to a WiFi network, the radio will store the details of that connection (SSID, security key, DHCP/IP address settings) as a profile. Up to four such profiles are stored in the radio so 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 89: Software Version Display

    Information Software version display The software version display is provided for reference and customer support purposes. 1. Access the menu for the current mode by pressing the Menu button. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'System settings' is highlighted on the display. Press the control to enter the System settings menu. 2.

  • Page 90: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you experience any trouble with your radio, then you may find it useful You can view the radio’s MAC address using the menu items ‘Main to visit the help section on our web site at Menu' -> 'System settings' -> 'Network' -> 'View settings' -> 'MAC address'.
  • Page 91 6. The radio station is broadcasting using an audio format which is not UPnP functions turned off by security software playable by your radio (although the Stream 205 does play the most popular formats used by regular broadcasters). UPnP functions 'hi-jacked' by other software UPnP functions blocked in the router Try using a PC to listen via the broadcaster’s web site or via the radio...

  • Page 92: Accessing Audio Files Via Upnp Using Windows Vista And Xp

    Accessing your audio files via a UPnP server using Windows Vista and XP If your computer is running Windows Vista or XP, then Windows Media Player version 11 (also referred to here as WMP 11) includes a UPnP server which will make your files available to your radio. There are other UPnP server solutions available for non-Windows users and for Windows users who may wish to use an alternative (see page 33).
  • Page 93 Information Set up UPnP access on a Windows PC - cont. 4. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until 'Shared media' is highlighted and press the control to select. The radio will scan for all available UPnP servers. It may take a few seconds for the radio to complete its scan.

  • Page 94: 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 flash 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 95: Cautions And Specifications

    Information Cautions Do not allow your radio to be exposed to water, steam or sand. • The radio shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the radio. Do not leave your radio where excessive heat could cause damage.

  • Page 96: Specifications

    Specifications Circuit features Power Requirements Loudspeaker 2 x 76 mm Output Power 2 x 3 Watts Mains 110-240 volts AC, 50Hz only (use only supplied adaptor) Headphone socket 3.5mm stereo Batteries 6 x LR20 (D size) alkaline cells (see also Aux In socket 3.5mm stereo page 7).
  • Page 97 Information 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 98 Notes ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

  • Page 99: 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 100 ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES 97-99 Worton Road Isleworth Middlesex TW7 6EG Technical Helpline :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during office hours) Web site: http://www.robertsradio.co.uk © 2010 Roberts Radio Limited Issue 1...

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