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About this instruction manual .....................................................2

Introduction

 ...................................................................................3

    MP-43 Sound System features ..................................................3
    Controls and connections ........................................................4-5
    Remote control ........................................................................6-7
    Using the touch panel .................................................................8
    Remote control functions ............................................................8
    Display icons ..............................................................................8
    Using the sound system for the first time ...................................9

DAB radio

 ....................................................................................10

    Operating your sound system - DAB ........................................10
    Selecting a station - DAB .........................................................11
    Secondary services - DAB .......................................................11
    Display modes - DAB ..........................................................12-13
    Finding new stations - DAB ......................................................13
    Manual tuning - DAB ................................................................14
    Station order setup - DAB ...................................................15-16
    Software version - DAB ............................................................17
    Dynamic range control - DAB ...................................................18

FM radio

 .......................................................................................19

    Operating your radio - search tuning FM ..................................19
    Manual tuning - FM ..................................................................20
    FM stereo / mono .....................................................................20
    Display modes - FM..................................................................21
    Presetting stations ....................................................................22

CD / MP3 / WMA

 ..........................................................................23

    Compact discs ..........................................................................23
    Playing a CD .......................................................................24-25
    CD search and repeat ..............................................................26

Contents

    CD track programming .............................................................27
    MP3 / WMA CD mode ..............................................................28
    MP3 / WMA file and folder selection ....................................29-30

iPod Docking

 ...............................................................................31

    Navigating your iPod ................................................................32
    Playing a file on your iPod ...................................................32-33

Clock and Alarms

 .......................................................................34

    Alarms .................................................................................34-35
    Cancelling alarms .....................................................................36
    Snooze .....................................................................................36
    Sleep function ...........................................................................36
    Setting the clock manually ...................................................37-38
    Standby brightness control .......................................................39

Audio and Setup

 .........................................................................40

    Equaliser function .....................................................................40
    Bass and treble settings ......................................................40-41
    Mute function ............................................................................41
    Auxiliary input socket ................................................................42
    Line output socket ....................................................................42
    Headphone socket ...................................................................43
    Aerial removal ...........................................................................43
    Touch panel sensitivity control ..................................................44
    System reset ............................................................................45

Information

 ..................................................................................46

    Cautions ...................................................................................46
    Specifications ...........................................................................46
    Mains supply ............................................................................47
    Guarantee ................................................................................49

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Summary of Contents for MP-43

Page 1: ...CD DAB FM Digital Sound System with dock for iPod Please read this manual before use ROBERTSSound for Generations...

Page 2: ...for iPod means that an electrical accessory has been designed to connect speci cally to iPod and has been certi ed by the developer to meet Apple performance standards Apple is not responsible for the...

Page 3: ...ning FM 20 FM stereo mono 20 Display modes FM 21 Presetting stations 22 CD MP3 WMA 23 Compact discs 23 Playing a CD 24 25 CD search and repeat 26 Contents CD track programming 27 MP3 WMA CD mode 28 MP...

Page 4: ...ribes how to play digital audio CDs or MP3 WMA les which have previously been recorded to CD R or CD RW The section for iPod docking describes how to use your MP 43 to play audio les or video soundtra...

Page 5: ...with snooze feature to wake you to either buzzer radio CD or iPod with humane wake system on buzzer alarm Adjustable sleep timer which can be set to turn the sound system off after between 15 and 120...

Page 6: ...o Menu button 7 Folder button Front 14 12 13 10 8 Equaliser button 9 Sleep Clock set button 10 Alarm button 11 Tuning Up Fast forward button 12 CD eject button 13 CD in indicator 14 CD slot 15 Tuning...

Page 7: ...5 Controls and connections Rear 20 Telescopic aerial 21 Headphone socket 22 Line output socket 23 Auxiliary input socket 24 Mains input socket 20 21 24 22 23 Introduction...

Page 8: ...tton 15 Play Pause button 16 Folder down button 17 Tuning Fast forward button 18 Select Stop button 19 Info button 20 Volume Up Down buttons 21 CD eject button Note The button marked Record is not use...

Page 9: ...ment 3 Close the battery cover by inserting the retaining lugs rst then apply pressure to the free end such that the catch latches the cover securely 4 If the remote is not to be used for an extended...

Page 10: ...functions Most of the functions of the MP 43 sound system can be controlled using either the touch panel or the remote control However there are a few functions which are only accessible using the re...

Page 11: ...uring normal use In order to disconnect the sound system from the mains completely the mains plug should be removed from the mains socket outlet completely 5 When your sound system is rst switched on...

Page 12: ...The display will show the station name on the upper line of the text display and broadcast information on the lower line 6 If the station list is still empty after the scan operation or if the select...

Page 13: ...tune to the chosen station The display may show Now tuning while your radio nds the new station The use of memory presets is described on page 22 4 Adjust the Volume to the required setting If after...

Page 14: ...as artist track name phone in number etc b Programme type Displays the type of station being listened to e g Pop Classic News etc c Multiplex Name Displays the name of the multiplex to which the curr...

Page 15: ...the unit in DAB mode see page 10 press and release the Auto tune button The display will then show Fast scanning The radio will perform a scan of the UK DAB frequencies As new stations are found the...

Page 16: ...he display Press and release the Select button 3 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to select the required DAB channel 4 Press and release the Select button to select the channel A signal strength di...

Page 17: ...to enter the station order selection menu 2 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to choose between favourite station alphanumeric and active station Favourite stations When this setting is selected aft...

Page 18: ...you may change location and then not be able to receive a station In order to remove such stations from the DAB station list the Prune stations function will delete the DAB stations from your station...

Page 19: ...ded for reference only 1 To view the DAB software version installed in your sound system press and release the Menu button so that Station order appears on display 2 PresstheTuningUporDownbuttonsuntil...

Page 20: ...nd release the Select button to enter the DRC adjustment mode 5 Press and release the Tuning Up or Down buttons to select the required DRC setting the default is 0 DRC 0 DRC is switched off Broadcast...

Page 21: ...ncy 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 To nd additional stations press and release the Auto tune button as...

Page 22: ...4 When the end of the waveband is reached the radio will recommence tuning from the opposite end 5 Set the Volume to the desired setting 6 To switch off your sound system press the On Standby button...

Page 23: ...ell as a stereo and RDS indicator St and RDS 1 Press the Info button to cycle through the various modes a Radio Text Displays radio text messages such as news items etc b Programme Type Displays the t...

Page 24: ...quired Preset button 1 to 10 until the display shows for example Preset 1 saved The station will be stored using the chosen preset number Repeat this procedure for the remaining presets as you wish 4...

Page 25: ...in a straight line from the centre towards the edge Cleaning agents may damage the CD Do not expose the CD to rain moisture sand or to excessive heat e g from heating equipment or in motor cars parke...

Page 26: ...that has just been ejected press the Eject button a second time 4 Insert a disc with printed side facing up into the CD slot The disc will be loaded automatically The unit will check the CD type and...

Page 27: ...D is playing press either the Fast forward or Rewind buttons to change to the desired track The updated track number is shown in the display 2 You can also skip tracks when the player is paused or sto...

Page 28: ...s symbol appears in the display All of the tracks on the CD will be played repeatedly Play tracks introduction 4 While the CD is playing press the Repeat button until the track introduction symbol app...

Page 29: ...into the programme 5 Choose another track using the Fast forward or Rewind buttons and enter it into the programme using the Menu button track 6 in example shown 6 Repeat step 5 to store as many as 2...

Page 30: ...software or by the hardware settings of the PC s CD writer or by the CD being used Should such problems arise contact the customer services of your CD writer or software manufacturer or look in their...

Page 31: ...ill show EJECT In order to protect the disc if it is not removed the unit will reload the disc after 10 seconds and then enter standby mode To reload a CD that has just been ejected press the Eject bu...

Page 32: ...15 will play the fth le in the second folder Search function 1 While the MP3 WMACD is playing press and hold the Fast forward or Rewind buttons Release the button when the desired part of the current...

Page 33: ...cover from the top of your sound system 2 Place the iPod docking adaptor types 1 7 supplied with the MP 43 into the iPod docking recess so that it is securely seated 3 Carefully place your iPod on th...

Page 34: ...e button but see note below 2 Adjust the volume to the required setting using the Volume Up and Down buttons on your sound system 3 TopauseplaybackpressthePlay Pausebutton Toresumeplayback press the P...

Page 35: ...2 While the iPod is playing press the Repeat button until the repeat all les symbol appears in the iPod display All les in the current album or playlist will be repeated Repeat cancel 3 While the iPod...

Page 36: ...show on the upper line of the text display 4 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to choose whether to set the alarm to On or Off 5 Press and release the Select button If the previous selection was to...

Page 37: ...the setting Your alarm can be set to the following options Once will sound once in the next 24 hours only Daily will sound everyday Weekdays will sound only on weekdays Weekends will sound only on wee...

Page 38: ...can be set to turn off after a preset time has elapsed The sleep setting can be adjusted between 15 and 120 minutes 1 To use the sleep timer press and release the Sleep Clock set button to enter the s...

Page 39: ...to set the clock manually please follow these steps 1 Press and hold the Clock Set button The hour digits on the display will ash 2 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to change the hour digits as ne...

Page 40: ...th is set Keep the button pressed to cause the month to change more quickly 9 Press and release the Select button to con rm the month setting The day number will ash on the display 10 Press the Tuning...

Page 41: ...lay shows Set Brightness on the lower line of the text display 2 Press and release the Select button to show the current setting 3 Press and release the Tuning Up or Down buttons to change the standby...

Page 42: ...ic e Pop f News g Treble tone setting may be adjusted h Bass tone setting may be adjusted Treble control 2 Press the Equalizer button to cycle through the modes until Treble appears on the upper line...

Page 43: ...o revert to the play mode display To quickly cancel the effect of the treble or bass settings press the Equaliser button until Flat appears on the upper line of the text display The treble and bass se...

Page 44: ...et 3 Adjust the volume setting on your iPod MP3 or CD player if necessary to ensure an adequate signal level and then use the Volume Up or Down buttons on the sound system as needed for comfortable li...

Page 45: ...einstallations The telescopic aerial may be removed to allow this to be tted or to allow connection to an external aerial using a coaxial cable First remove the two small screws holding the antenna co...

Page 46: ...ative to the standard setting 1 Press and hold the Menu button so that the display shows Set Brightness on the lower line of the text display 2 Press and release the Tuning Up or Down buttons until th...

Page 47: ...ration 5 After a system reset all radio station presets will be set to empty Alarms will be cancelled audio equaliser display brightness and touch panel settings will have been set to their default va...

Page 48: ...ended 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 tableclot...

Page 49: ...of the plug immediately to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply If this product is not supplied with a mains plug or one has to be tted then follow the instruct...

Page 50: ...Notes 48...

Page 51: ...numbers N B Damaged or broken telescopic aerials will not be replaced under guarantee Procedure Any claim under this guarantee should be made through the dealer from whom the instrument was purchased...

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