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Controls 

  1. Speaker
  2. Band button
  3. LCD display
  4. Charge LED indicator
  5. Auto Tune button
  6. Menu/info button

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  7. On/Off button
  8. Volume control
  9. Tuning Up/Down buttons
 10. Select button
 11. Preset buttons

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Summary of Contents for Gemini 49 RD-49

Page 1: ...FM RDS DAB digital radio Please read this manual before use ROBERTSSound for Generations RD 49 ...

Page 2: ...ations DAB 9 Signal strength display DAB 9 Manual tuning DAB 10 Autoselect DAB 10 Dynamic range control DAB 11 Operating your radio FM 12 Manual tuning FM 13 Display modes FM 14 Software version 15 Presetting stations 15 Recalling a preset 16 System reset 16 Contents Headphone socket 17 Display backlight 17 General 18 Specifications 18 Circuit features 18 Guarantee 19 1 ...

Page 3: ...line on 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri 2 Controls 1 Speaker 2 Band button 3 LCD display 4 Charge LED indicator 5 Auto Tune button 6 Menu info button Front 1 2 4 9 10 7 On Off button 8 Volume control 9 Tuning Up Down buttons 10 Select button 11 Preset buttons 11 7 8 3 5 6 ...

Page 4: ...3 Controls 12 Battery compartment 13 Telescopic aerial 15 14 12 14 Headphone socket 15 DC jack socket 13 Back ...

Page 5: ...t the batteries may need replacing 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 RD 49 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 batter...

Page 6: ... run from the batteries if fitted The AC adaptor should be disconnected from the mains supply and the radio when not in use 5 4 The charge light will flash indicating batteries are charging Batteries will be fully charged in around 7 hours Important when using rechargeable batteries the battery switch must be placed in the rechargeable position Batteries will only be charged when the radio is swit...

Page 7: ... If the radio has been used before the last used station will be selected 4 During Autotune as new stations are detected the station counter on the right hand side of the display will increase and stations will be added to the list The top line of the display shows a bargraph indicat ing progress of autotune 5 When the Autotune is completed the first station in numeric alpha order 0 9 A Z will be ...

Page 8: ...e required setting Note If after selecting a station the display shows Not Available it may be necessary to relocate your radio to a position giving better reception 2 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 seconda...

Page 9: ...xt Displays scrolling text messages such as artist track name phone in number etc b Programme type Displays type of station being listened to e g Pop Classic News etc c Multiplex name Displays name of multiplex to which current station belongs d Signal strength Displays signal strength for station being listened to e Time and date Displays current time and date f Audio type and bit rate Displays a...

Page 10: ...2 seconds and then release The display will show Autotune Full scan As new stations are found the station counter on the right hand side of the display will increase and stations will be added to the list Signal strength display DAB 1 Press and release the Select button until the display will show signal strength 2 Position your radio and carefully angle the telescopic aerial for best reception us...

Page 11: ... on your radio 4 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 the list stored in the radio 5 Press and release the Select button to return to normal tuning Autoselect DAB As an alternative to pressing the Select button to select a station your radio can be set so as to automatically select a station 1 Press and release...

Page 12: ...lease the Select button to enter adjustment mode 5 Press the Tuning Up Down buttons 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 PressandreleasetheSelectbuttontoconfirmthesetting Thedisplay will return to normal tuning mode Note Not all DAB broad...

Page 13: ...ss the Tuning Up button your radio will scan in an upwards direction low frequency to high frequency and stop automatically when it finds a station of sufficient strength 6 After a few seconds the display will update and show station name if RDS information is available 7 Press the Tuning Down button to scan the FM band in a downwards direction high frequency to low frequency 8 Whenthewavebandendi...

Page 14: ...e the Select button until the display shows Manual tune 4 Press either the Tuning Up or Down buttons to tune to a station The frequency will change in steps of 50kHz 5 When the waveband end is reached the radio will recommence tuning from the opposite waveband end 6 Set the Volume control to the required setting 7 To switch off your radio press the On Off button 2 1 4 3 ...

Page 15: ...ays scrolling text messages such as artist track name phone in number etc b Program Type Displays type of station being listened to e g Pop Classic News etc c Time and date Displays current time and date d Frequency Displays frequency of the station being audio mode listened to and displays the audio mode Auto stereo or mono Note When tuned to the FM band information display is only available when...

Page 16: ...l 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 Software version The software display cannot be altered and is just for your reference 1 Ensure the DAB waveband is selected To view the software version on the display press and hold in the Menu Info button the display wil...

Page 17: ...s the Select button a full reset will be performed All presets and station lists will be erased 5 After a system reset a scan of the DAB band will be performed In case of malfunction due to electrostatic discharge reset the product reconnection of power source may be required to resume normal operation If a problem persists our technical staff would be pleased to of fer any assistance on operating...

Page 18: ...r headphones or an earpiece Inserting a plug automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker Display backlight 1 When using on batteries the display backlight will be switched on for approximately 12 seconds when any button is pressed 2 When your radio is powered by AC mains the display backlight will always be switched on ...

Page 19: ...e cells Frequency Coverage FM 87 5 108MHz DAB 174 928 239 200MHz General Do not allow this radio to be exposed to water steam or sand Do not leave your radio where excessive heat could cause damage such as in a parked car where the heat from the sun can build up even though the outside temperature may not seem too high It is recommended that the DAB band be used wherever possible as better results...

Page 20: ...der this guarantee should be made through the dealer from whom the instrument 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 instrument to the Company s service department for attention In the event that it is not possible to return the instrument to the Roberts dealer from whom ...

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