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DAB/FM RDS digital radio

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Summary of Contents for Duet 2

Page 1: ...Please read this manual before use DAB FM RDS digital radio ROBERTS ...

Page 2: ...ange control DAB 12 Operating your radio FM 13 Manual tuning FM 14 Display modes FM 15 FM Stereo Mono function headphones only 16 Scan sensitivity setting FM 17 Presetting stations 18 Recalling a preset 18 Favourite station button 19 Software version 20 Contents System reset 21 Headphone socket 22 Auxiliary input socket 23 USB socket for software upgrade 23 General 24 Display backlight 24 Specific...

Page 3: ...2 Controls 1 On Off button 2 Band button 3 Favourite button 4 Info Menu button 5 Auto Tune button Top 6 Preset buttons 7 LCD display 8 Low battery indicator 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 7 ...

Page 4: ...3 Controls Right side 9 Tuning control 10 Volume control 11 Tone control 12 Headphone socket 9 10 11 12 ...

Page 5: ...4 Controls Back 13 USB socket for software upgrades 14 Telescopic aerial 15 Auxiliary input socket 16 DC input socket 17 Battery compartment 13 14 15 16 17 ...

Page 6: ...ntil the batteries are replaced or until the radio is connected to the mains adaptor Reduced power distortion and a stuttering sound are all signs that the batteries may need replacing 4 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 radio is used via the AC adaptor whenever poss...

Page 7: ...batteriesareautomaticallydisconnected Ifthemainsadaptor is plugged into the radio but not switched on then the radio will run from the batteries if fitted The AC adaptor should be disconnected from the mains supply and from the radio when not in use IMPORTANT The mains adaptor is used as the means of connecting the radio to the mains supply The mains socket used for the radio must remain accessibl...

Page 8: ...s a bar graph indicating progress of the scan 5 When the Auto tune is completed the first station in numeric alpha order0 9 A Z willbeselected Thefirststationinthelistofstations found will be played The display will show the station name in the first line of the display and other information in the second line 6 If the station list is still empty after the Auto tune your radio will display No Sign...

Page 9: ... to a position giving better reception The use of radio station presets for selecting your preferred radio stations is described on page 18 4 Secondary services DAB 1 Certainradiostationshaveoneormoresecondaryservicesassociated with them If a 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 ...

Page 10: ...tionbeinglistenedto e g Pop Classic News etc c Multiplex Name Displays name of multiplex to which the current station belongs d Time and date Displays current time and date e Channel frequency Displays current channel number and frequency f Bit rate audio type Displays the digital bit rate and audio type g Signal strength Displays the quality of the received DAB signal for the current station The ...

Page 11: ...of the display will increase and the radio stations will be added to the list stored in the radio Signal strength display DAB 1 Repeatedly press and release the Info button until the lower line of the display shows signal strength 2 Position your radio and try moving the aerial so as to give maximum numberofblackrectanglesonsignalstrengthdisplay Normally thebest reception will be found with the ae...

Page 12: ...ing control to select the required DAB channel The open bar in the middle shows you the minimum signal strength needed for good DAB reception The signal strength bars will go up and down showing the changing signal strength as you adjust the telescopic aerial on your radio 5 When a DAB signal is found the display will show the name of the DAB multiplex Any new radio stations found will be added to...

Page 13: ...control to enter adjustment mode 5 Rotate the Tuning control to select required DRC setting default is 0 DRC 0 DRC is switched off Broadcast DRC will be ignored DRC 1 2 DRC level is set to 1 2 that sent by broadcaster DRC 1 DRC is set as sent by broadcaster 6 Press and release the Tuning control to confirm the setting The chosen setting will be marked with an asterisk The display will return to no...

Page 14: ...display will show the frequency of the signal found If the signal is strong enough and there is RDS data present then the radio will display the station name 6 Press and hold the Auto Tune button for 2 seconds to scan the FM band in a downwards direction high frequency to low frequency 7 Whenthewavebandendisreachedyourradiowillrecommencetuning from the opposite waveband end 8 Adjust the Volume and...

Page 15: ...c aerial fully for FM reception 3 Rotate the Tuning control to tune to a station The frequency will change in steps of 50kHz 4 When the waveband end is reached the radio will recommence tuning from the opposite waveband end 5 Adjust the Volume and Tone controls to the required setting 6 To switch off your radio press the On Off button 1 6 2 3 5 5 ...

Page 16: ...ame phone in number etc b Program Type Displaystypeofstationbeinglistenedto e g Pop Classic News etc c Time and date Displays current time and date d Frequency Displays frequency of the station being listened to e Audio mode Displays the audio mode Auto stereo or mono Note Your radio will display No RadioText on the lower line of the display if there is no scrolling text available and No PTY if th...

Page 17: ...ybeaudible Toreduce this press and release the Tuning control so that the display shows Switch to Mono Your radio will switch to mono mode 2 To return to stereo mode press and release the Tuning control so that the display shows Switch toAuto Your radio will switch to stereo mode ...

Page 18: ...button until the display shows FM Scan Zone then press the Tuning control to enter the scan zone selection menu 4 RotatetheTuningcontroltoswitchbetweenLocalandDistantoptions on the lower line of the display The Distant option will allow the radio to find weaker signals when scanning 5 Press and release the Tuning control to confirm your selection The radio will then revert to the normal informatio...

Page 19: ...and hold the required Preset button until the display shows e g Preset 1 stored The preset number will appear in the top right hand corner of the display The station will be stored under the chosen preset button Repeat this procedure for the remaining presets 4 Stations stored in the memories may be overwritten by following the above procedure Recalling a preset 1 Press the On Off button to switch...

Page 20: ...vourite station from either the FM or DAB waveband 1 To set up your favourite station tune into the required station 2 Press and hold down the Favourite button 3 4 sec until the display shows My Fav Saved Recalling your favourite station 1 Press the On Off button to switch on the radio 2 MomentarilypresstheFavouritebutton yourradiowilltunetothe station stored in favourite memory 2 1 2 ...

Page 21: ...on on the display ensure your radio is in DAB mode 2 Press and hold the Menu button and then rotate the Tuning control until DAB SW version appears on the display 3 Press and release the Tuning control The display will show the software information 4 Press the Tuning control to return to the normal radio display 2 4 2 ...

Page 22: ...splay 2 Press and release the Tuning control the display shows Press SELECT to confirm reset 3 Press and release the Tuning control again to select System reset A full reset will then be applied to your radio All presets and station lists will be erased 4 After a system reset a scan of the DAB band will be performed In case of malfunction due to electrostatic discharge reset the product temporary ...

Page 23: ...ically mutes the internal loudspeaker Please be aware that the sensitivity of headphones can vary widely We therefore recommend setting the volume to a low level before connecting headphones to the radio IMPORTANT Excessivesoundpressurefromearphonesandheadphones can cause hearing loss To prevent possible hearing damage do not listen at high volume levels for long periods ...

Page 24: ...ode can only be selected when a plug is inserted in the socket 3 Adjust the Volume control on your player and on the radio for comfortable listening 4 Remove the cable from the Auxiliary input socket or press and release the Band button to cancel Auxiliary Input mode 2 4 USB socket for software upgrade Software updates for your Duet 2 may be available in the future Do not make any connection to th...

Page 25: ...ll be placed on the radio It is recommended to operate the product such that there is a minimum distance 10cm recommended to adjacent objects in order to ensure good ventilation The ventilation of the product should not be restricted by covering it or its ventilation openings with items such as newspapers tablecloths curtains etc No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on t...

Page 26: ...FM Telescopic aerial DAB Telescopic aerial Specifications Power Requirements Mains AC 100 240V 50 60Hz adaptor Batteries 4 x LR20 D size Battery Life Up to 100 hours of listening for 4 hours a day at normal volume using alkaline cells Frequency Coverage FM 87 5 108MHz DAB 174 928 239 200MHz The Company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice ...

Page 27: ...guarantee Procedure Any claim under this guarantee should be made through the dealer from whom the product was purchased It is likely that your Roberts dealer will be able to attend to any defect quickly and efficiently but should it be necessary the dealer will return the product to the company s service department for attention In the event that it is not possible to return the product to the Ro...

Page 28: ...Issue 2 ROBERTS RADIO LIMITED PO Box 130 Mexborough South Yorkshire S64 8YT Website http www robertsradio com 2009 2014 Roberts Radio Limited ...

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