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- Page 1 DAB / FM personal digital radio with loudspeaker Please read this manual before use...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Manual tuning - FM ........35-36 Controls ............3-4 Display modes - FM........37-38 Using the AC adaptor ........5-6 Preset stations DAB and FM ......39-42 Keylock function ..........7-8 FM stereo/mono (Earphones only) ....43-44 Navigation ............9-10 Software version .......... -
Page 3: Controls
Controls Controls 1. Loudspeaker 3. Earphone socket 5. Volume down button 8. Telescopic aerial 2. LCD display 4. Lock switch 6. Volume up button 9. Jog wheel 7. On/Off button 10. DC input socket If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) -
Page 4: Using The Ac Adaptor
Using the AC adaptor The AC adaptor The Sports DAB features a built-in 1800mAH should be rechargeable Lithium battery to power your radio. disconnected Before operating the radio for the fi rst time, ensure from the mains that you fully charge the radio. -
Page 5: Keylock Function
Keylock function The Keylock function is used to prevent unintentional operation of your radio. 1. Set the Lock switch located on the top of your radio to the 'Lock' position. If the radio is switched on 'Key locked' will appear on the display. -
Page 6: Navigation
Navigation This page describes the basic means of controlling your Sports DAB. Instructions for each operating mode are given in the later sections of this book. 1. Press and holding in the Jog wheel will access the main menus. 2. Many operations require the user to make a selection from the menus. -
Page 7: Display Icons
Display icons a. Signal strength indicator b. The time in 24 hour format c. Battery / Charge indicator If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) -
Page 8: Operating Your Radio - Dab
Operating your radio - DAB Carefully extend the telescopic aerial. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. The display will show "Welcome to digital radio". 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 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. Push the Jog wheel either up or down to scroll through the list of available stations on the lower line of the display. Stop when you fi... -
Page 10: Display Modes - Dab
Display modes - DAB Your radio has a range of display modes:- 1. Click the Jog wheel 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 Display modes - DAB cont. Frequency Displays the frequency of the DAB multiplex for the station listened to. g. Bit rate Displays the digital & audio type bit rate & audio type for the station being listened to. h. Signal Strength Displays a graph showing the signal strength for the...
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Page 12: Signal Strength Display - Dab
Signal strength display - DAB 1. Repeatedly click the Jog wheel until the lower line of the display shows signal strength. 2. Position your radio and try moving the aerial so as to give maximum number of black rec- tangles on signal strength display. Normally, the best reception will be found with the aerial vertical and fully extended. -
Page 13: Finding New Stations - Dab
Finding new radio stations - DAB As time passes new stations may become available. To find new stations proceed as follows:- 1. Press and hold the Jog wheel. The display will show "Find Services". 2. Click the Jog wheel and then push the Jog wheel up or down until the display shows "Scan". -
Page 14: Secondary Services - Dab
Secondary services - DAB 1. Certain radio stations have one or more secondary services associated with them. If a radio station has a secondary service associated with it the display will show ">>" next to the station name on the station list. The secondary service will then appear immediately after the primary service as you push the Jog wheel up or down. -
Page 15: Auto Select Function - Dab
Auto select function - DAB As an alternative to clicking the Jog wheel to select a station your radio can be set so as to automatically select a station. 1. Press and hold the Jog wheel the display will show "Find Services". Push the Jog wheel up or down until "Settings"... -
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 located in the range 11B to 12D. 1. Press and hold in the Jog wheel until the display shows "Find Services". Click the Jog wheel to enter the Services menu. -
Page 17: 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. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. Press and hold in the Jog wheel. The display will show “Find Services.”... -
Page 18: Operating Your Radio - Search Tuning - Fm
Operating your radio - Search tuning - FM Carefully extend the telescopic aerial fully and press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. Press and hold the Jog wheel the display will show "Find Services". Push the Jog wheel up or down until "FM mode"... -
Page 19: Manual Tuning - Fm
Manual tuning - FM 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial fully for FM reception. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. Select FM mode as previously described if required. 3. Push the Jog wheel up or down to tune to a station. -
Page 20: 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. Click the Jog wheel to cycle through each of the options. a. Scrolling text Displays scrolling text messages such as artist/ track name, phone in number etc. - Page 21 Presetting stations You may store your preferred DAB and FM radio stations to the preset station memories. There are 20 memory presets in your radio, 10 for DAB and 10 for FM. Presets are remembered by your radio in the event of a power failure.
- Page 22 Recalling a preset 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on the radio. 2. Select the required waveband as previously described. 3. Press and hold the Jog wheel to enter the menu and then push up or down until "Favourites" is highlighted. Click the Jog wheel to select this function.
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Page 23: Fm Stereo/Mono (Earphones Only)
FM Stereo/Mono (Earphones only) If a station being received is weak some hiss may be audible (especially when listening using earphones). To reduce the hiss press and hold the Jog wheel to enter the menu and then push up or down until "Settings"... -
Page 24: Software Version
Software version The software display cannot be altered and is just for your reference. 1. To view the software version press and hold the Jog wheel to enter the menu and then push up or down until "Settings" is highlighted on the display. -
Page 25: Service Information
Service information The Service information menu displays technical information about the current station. 1. To view the Service information press and hold the Jog wheel to enter the menu and then push up or down until "Settings" is highlighted on the display. 2. -
Page 26: Contrast
Contrast The contrast of the display can be adjusted on your radio. 1. To adjust the contrast press and hold the Jog wheel to enter the menu and then push up or down until "Settings" is highlighted on the display. 2. -
Page 27: Sleep Function
Sleep function Your radio can be set to turn off after a preset time has elapsed. The sleep setting can be adjusted between 15 and 90 minutes. Ensure your radio is switched on. Press and hold the Jog wheel to enter the menu and then push up or down until "Settings"... -
Page 28: Display Backlight
Display backlight The display backlight can either be left on whilst the radio is in use or can be set to automatically switch on for just approximately 12 seconds when any but- ton is pressed. To set the backlight to automatically switch off after 12 seconds press and hold the Jog wheel to enter the menu and then push up or down until "Settings"... -
Page 29: 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 30: Earphones
Earphones The lead connecting the earphones to your radio acts as an aerial when plugged into the Earphone socket. The lead should be extended as much as possible to increase reception. Note: When using earphones it is normally not necessary to extend the telescopic aerial. 1. -
Page 31: General
General • Your radio should not be exposed to dripping Do not allow this radio to be exposed to water, or splashing and that no objects fi lled with steam or sand. Do not leave your radio where liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the excessive heat could cause damage such as in a radio. -
Page 32: Specifi Cations
Procedure: Any claim under this guarantee should be made through the dealer from whom the instrument was purchased. It is likely that your Roberts' dealer will be able Circuit Features to attend to any defect quickly and effi ciently, but should... - Page 33 ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES 97-99 Worton Road Isleworth Middlesex TW7 6EG Technical Helpline :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during offi ce hours) http://www.robertsradio.co.uk © 2009 Roberts Radio Limited Issue 1...
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