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Roberts ClassicLite Manual

Dab/fm rds digital portable radio
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  • Page 1 DAB / FM RDS digital portable radio Please read this manual before use...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Controls ...............2-3 System reset ..............20 Battery operation ............4 Headphone socket ............21 Using the AC adaptor .............5 Auxiliary input socket ............22 Operating your radio - DAB ..........6 Display backlight ............23 Selecting a station - DAB ..........7 Dimmer .................23 Display modes - DAB .............8 USB socket for software upgrade .........24 Finding new stations - DAB ..........9 General .................25...

  • Page 3: Controls

    Controls (Front) 1. Tuning Down button 6. Auto Tune button 11. LCD display 2. Dimmer button 7. DAB / FM button 12. Select button 3. Favourite button 8. On / Off button 13. Tuning Up button 4. Presets button 9. Speakers x 2 14.

  • Page 4: Controls

    Controls (Rear) 16. USB socket 19. DC in socket 17. Headphone socket 20. Battery compartment 18. Auxiliary in socket...

  • Page 5: Battery Operation

    If the radio is not to be used for any extended period of time it is recommended that the batteries are removed from the radio. • We would recommend for economy that the Classiclite is used via the AC adaptor whenever possible with battery operation for occasional or stand-by use only.

  • Page 6: Using The Ac Adaptor

    Using the AC adaptor 1. Insert the adaptor plug into the DC in socket on the rear of your radio marked 'DC in'. 2. Plug the adaptor into a standard 13A mains socket outlet. Whenever the adaptor is plugged in to the radio and switched on at the mains the batteries are automatically disconnected.

  • Page 7: Operating Your Radio - Dab

    Operating your radio - DAB 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial. 2. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. The display will show 'Welcome to Roberts'. 3. If this is the fi rst time the radio is used a quick scan of the Band III DAB channels will be carried out.

  • Page 8: Selecting A Station - Dab

    Selecting a station - DAB 1. The top line of the display shows the name of the station currently selected. 2. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to scroll through the list of available stations on the lower line of the display. Stop pressing the Tuning buttons when you fi...

  • Page 9: Display Modes - Dab

    Display modes - DAB Your radio has a range of display modes:- 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. Program Type Displays the type of station being listened to e.g.

  • Page 10: Finding New Stations - Dab

    Finding new radio stations - DAB As time passes new stations may become available. To fi nd new stations proceed as follows:- 1. Press and release the Auto Tune button. The display will show "Scanning..." and your radio will perform a scan of the Band III DAB channels.

  • Page 11: Manual Tuning - Dab

    Manual Tuning - DAB Manual tuning allows you to tune directly to the various DAB Band III channels. UK DAB stations located in the range 11B to 12D. 1. Press and hold in the Info button until the display shows 'Manual tune'.

  • Page 12: Dynamic Range Control (Drc) Settings - Dab

    Dynamic Range Control settings - DAB Dynamic Range Control (also known as DRC) can make quieter sounds easier to hear when your radio is used in a noisy environment. 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. Press and hold in the Info button. The display will show 'Manual tune.' 3.

  • Page 13: Operating Your Radio - Search Tuning - Fm

    Operating your radio - Search tuning - FM 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial fully. 2. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 3. Press the DAB/FM button to select the FM band. 4. Press and immediately release the Auto tune button, your radio will scan in an upwards direction (low frequency to high frequency) and stop automatically when it fi...

  • Page 14: Manual Tuning - Fm

    Manual tuning - FM 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. Press the DAB/FM button to select the FM band. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial fully for FM reception. 3. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to tune to a station. With each press the frequency will change up or down by 50 kHz.

  • Page 15: Display Modes - Fm

    Display modes - FM In FM mode the bottom line of the display can be set to any of the following display options:- 1. Press the Info button to cycle through each of the options. a. Scrolling text Displays scrolling text messages such as artist/track name, phone in number etc.

  • Page 16: Favourite Button

    Favourite button Your radio is fi tted with a button which when pressed will automatically select the required waveband and tune to your Favourite radio station. With this button you can store one favourite station from either the DAB or FM wavebands. To set up your favourite station, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 17: Preset Stations Dab And Fm

    Preset stations - DAB and FM To make it easier for you to tune your radio to the stations that you prefer, you may store selected radio stations as presets. Your radio holds presets separately for DAB and FM radio modes. You may set as many or as few presets as you like in each mode.

  • Page 18: Fm Stereo/Mono

    FM Stereo/Mono 1. If a station being received is weak some hiss may be audible (especially when listening using headphones). To reduce this, press and release the Select button so that the display shows "Switch to Mono". Your radio will switch to mono mode. 2.

  • Page 19: Scan Sensitivity - Fm

    Scan sensitivity setting - FM Your radio will normally scan for FM broadcasts which are strong enough to give good reception. However, you may wish the Auto-scan function to also be able to fi nd weaker signals, possibly from more distant radio transmitters.

  • Page 20: Software Version

    Software version The software display cannot be altered and is just for your reference. 1. To view the software version on the display, ensure your radio is in DAB mode and press and hold the Info button for 2 seconds. 2.

  • Page 21: System Reset

    System reset If your radio fails to operate correctly, or some digits on the display are missing or incomplete, it may be possible to restore normal operation by carrying out a System Reset operation on your radio. This will restore the radio's settings to their factory defaults.

  • Page 22: Headphone Socket

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

  • Page 23: Auxiliary Input Socket

    Auxiliary input socket 1. Connect a stereo or mono audio source (i.e. CD player, MP3 player, etc.) to the Auxiliary input socket. 2. Press the On/Off button to switch on the radio. Press and release the DAB/FM button until the display shows "AUX IN". Note that the Auxiliary Input mode can only be selected when a plug is inserted in the socket.

  • Page 24: Display Backlight

    Display backlight 1. When using the radio powered from batteries, the display backlight will be switched on for approximately 12 seconds when any button is pressed. 2. When your radio is powered by the AC mains using the supplied mains adaptor the display backlight will always be on whenever the radio is switched on.

  • Page 25: Usb Socket For Software Upgrade

    USB socket for software upgrade Software updates for your Classiclite may be available in the future. If you register your product at www.robertsradio.co.uk/register and include a valid e-mail address you will receive notifi cation of software updates. As software updates become available software and information on how to update your radio can be found at www.robertsradio.co.uk/support...

  • Page 26: General

    General • Your radio should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that Do not allow this radio to be exposed to water, steam or sand. Do not leave no objects fi lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the your radio where excessive heat could cause damage such as in a parked radio.

  • Page 27: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations Circuit Features Power Requirements Loudspeaker 76 mm Mains AC 100 240V 50/60Hz (adaptor) Output Power 2 x 1.5 Watts Batteries 6 x LR14 (C size) Headphone socket 3.5mm dia. Battery Life Auxiliary Input socket 3.5mm dia. Up to 100 hours of listening for 4 hours a day at normal volume using alkaline cells.

  • Page 28: 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.

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