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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 Software version ............20 Battery operation using alkaline batteries ......4 System reset ..............21 Battery operation using rechargeable batteries ....5 Headphone socket ............22 Using the AC adaptor .............6 Auxiliary input socket ............22 Operating your radio - DAB ..........7 A few words about batteries ........23-24 Selecting a station - DAB ..........8 Display backlight ............25 Display modes - DAB .............9...

  • Page 3: Controls

    Controls (Front) 1. Tuning control 5. Charge indicator 9. Auto Tune button 2. DAB / FM button 6. Low battery indicator 10. Preset button 3. On / Off button 7. LCD display 11. Favourite button 4. Telescopic aerial 8. Info button 12.
  • Page 4 Controls 13. Volume control 14. Headphone socket 15. USB socket 16. Auxiliary input socket 17. DC input socket 18. Battery compartment...

  • Page 5: Battery Operation Using Alkaline Batteries

    • We would recommend for economy that the unologic is used via the AC adaptor whenever possible with battery operation for occasional or stand-by use only. If extended listening using batteries is anticipated, then the use of rechargeable batteries is recommended.

  • Page 6: Battery Operation Using Rechargeable Batteries

    Battery operation using rechargeable batteries (also see page 23) 1. Remove the battery cover on the back of the unit by pushing the battery door in slightly and then downwards in the direction of the arrows in the diagram. 2. Slide the switch inside the battery compartment to the NiMH/NiCad position.

  • Page 7: Using The Ac Adaptor

    Using the AC adaptor 1. Insert the adaptor plug into the DC in socket on the right hand side of your radio. 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 8: 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 DAB". 3. If this is the fi rst time the radio is used a quick scan of the UK Band III DAB channels will be carried out.

  • Page 9: Selecting A Station - Dab

    Selecting a station - DAB 1. The top line of the display shows the name of the station currently selected. 2. Rotate the Tuning control to scroll through the list of available stations on the lower line of the display. Stop rotating the Tuning control when you fi...

  • Page 10: 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 11: Finding New Radio 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 UK DAB frequencies.

  • Page 12: 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 13: 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.”...

  • Page 14: 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 15: 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. Rotate the Tuning control to tune to a station. With each click of the control the frequency will change up or down by 50 kHz.

  • Page 16: 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 17: 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 18: 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 19: Fm Stereo/Mono (Headphones Only)

    FM Stereo/Mono (Headphones only) 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 Tuning control so that the display shows "Switch to Mono". Your radio will switch to mono mode.

  • Page 20: 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 21: 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 22: 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 our a System Reset operation on your radio. This will restore the radio's settings to their factory defaults.

  • Page 23: Headphone Socket

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

  • Page 24: A Few Words About Batteries

    A Few Words about Batteries… Rechargeable batteries Your Roberts unologic radio has been designed to use a choice of power Your unologic radio uses a range of methods to ensure correct and safe sources. You may plug it into the mains using the supplied high-effi ciency...
  • Page 25 If you use the radio powered from the batteries, the battery light will be To avoid danger and risk of injury, please follow off until the batteries are exhausted. The battery light will then show red these guide lines for a short while before the radio switches itself off. It does this in order that the batteries are not excessively discharged.

  • Page 26: Display Backlight

    USB socket for software upgrade Software updates for your unologic 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.

  • Page 27: General

    General • Your radio should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects fi lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the Do not allow this radio to be exposed to water, steam or sand. Do not leave radio.

  • 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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