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Manual Tuning - DAB

Manual tuning allows you to tune directly to the various
DAB Band III channels.
1. With your radio in DAB mode, press and hold

the

Menu

button to enter the DAB menu.

2. Press the

Tuning

Down

buttons until

‘

Manual tune

’ is highlighted. Press and release

the

Select

button to enter manual tune.

3. Press

the

Tuning

Down

buttons to highlight

the desired channel.

4. Press and release the

Select

button. The signal

strength indicator will indicate the signal strength.
For good DAB reception the graph should occupy
four or more blocks. Any stations found will be
added to the stored list in the radio.

5. Press and release the

Select

button to return to

the normal tuning mode.

Summary of Contents for Play Bt

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

Page 2: ...a station DAB 13 14 Display options DAB 15 18 Finding new stations DAB 19 20 Manual tuning DAB 23 24 Dynamic range control settings DAB 25 26 Station order setup DAB 27 28 Prune stations DAB 29 30 Operating your radio Search tuning FM 31 32 Manual tuning FM 33 34 Display options FM 35 36 FM stereo mono Earphones only 37 38 Contents 1 ...

Page 3: ... audio files in Bluetooth mode 51 52 Connecting Disconnecting Bluetooth 53 56 Bluetooth information 57 58 Clock settings 59 66 Equaliser 67 72 Contrast 73 74 Software version 75 76 Language 77 78 System reset 79 80 Earphones Auxiliary input 81 82 General Safety precautions 83 86 Specifications circuit features 87 88 Guarantee 90 2 ...

Page 4: ... button 2 Menu Preset Play Pause button 3 Tuning Down Previous button 4 Volume Down button 5 LCD display 6 Earphone socket under rubber cover 7 Loudspeaker 8 Volume Up button 9 Tuning Up Next button 10 Select Info Lock button 11 Mode button 7 ...

Page 5: ...4 Controls 12 Auxiliary input socket under rubber cover 13 Antenna 14 Belt clip 15 Strap holder 16 LED charging indicator 17 Charging socket under rubber cover 12 13 14 15 16 17 ...

Page 6: ...he built in battery DuringthistimetheLEDchargingindicatornextto the charging socket will light brightly Charging will take up to 4 hours The radio can only be charged when the radio is switched off 3 Charging is completed when the battery is fully charged The LED charging indicator will then change from the bright level to very much dimmer level Itwillremainatthedimlevelwhilethecharger is connecte...

Page 7: ...uarantee IMPORTANT Themainsadaptorisusedasthemeans ofconnectingtheradiotothemainssupply Themains socket used for the radio must remain accessible during normal use In order to disconnect the radio from the mains completely the mains adaptor should be removed from the mains socket outlet completely The AC adaptor should be disconnected from the mains supply and the radio when not in use 6 Note Neve...

Page 8: ...al operation when your radio is being carried in a bag pocket or when using the belt clip If a button is accidentally pressed then Keys Locked will show on the display 3 To disable the key lock function press and hold theSelect Lockbuttonagainforseveralseconds until Keys Unlocked is shown on the display 7 Display icons a Radio text b Battery indicator c Signal strength indicator d Time 12 24 hr fo...

Page 9: ...1 3 09 30 Keys Locked 8 09 30 DAB Now playing Ton AM P2 c d e 09 30 Keys Unlocked f b a ...

Page 10: ...ction from the menus Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until the desired menu item is displayed and then press and release the Select button to select that item Arrows are used to show that there are more items in that menu 3 Ifanerrorismadeoryouwishtogototheprevious screen press and release the Menu button The displaywillreverttothepreviousdisplaywitheach press After a period of inactivity the ...

Page 11: ...3 1 2 2 10 2 09 30 DAB EQ Setting ...

Page 12: ...4 Duringthescanningprocess thelowerlineofthe display shows a bar graph indicating progress of the scan 5 When the scanning is completed the first station in numeric alpha order 0 9 A Z will be selected Your radio will automatically set to the current time 6 If the station list is still empty after the scan your radio will display Service not available 7 If no signals are found it may be necessary ...

Page 13: ...12 2 Welcome to Digital Radio Scanning 28 09 30 BBC Radio 2 Now playing The ...

Page 14: ... find the station that you wish to hear 4 Press and release the Select button to select thestation Thedisplaymayshow Connecting while your radio finds the new station 5 Adjust the Volume to the required setting Note If after selecting a station the display shows Servicenotavailable itmaybenecessarytorelocate your radio to a position giving better reception The use of radio station presets for sele...

Page 15: ...14 09 30 DAB Now playing Hit 1 3 3 09 30 Station list BBC R2 4 5 5 09 30 BBC Radio 2 Now playing The ...

Page 16: ...isplays scrolling text messages such as artist track name phone in number etc b Signal strength Displays DAB signal strength for station For good reception the graph should occupy four or more blocks c Program Type Displays the type of station being listened to e g Pop Classic News etc d Multiplex Name Displays the name of DAB multiplex to which the current station belongs 15 ...

Page 17: ...a b c d 1 09 30 BBC Radio 2 Now playing The 09 30 BBC Radio 2 09 30 BBC Radio 2 Pop Music 09 30 BBC Radio 2 BBC National DAB 16 ...

Page 18: ...nel frequency and frequency of the DAB multiplex for the station listened to f Bit rate Displays the digital bitrateforthestation being listened to g Audio type Displays the audio type for the station being listened to h Date Displays the current date 17 ...

Page 19: ...e f g 09 30 BBC Radio 2 12B 225 648MHz 09 30 BBC Radio 2 128kbps DAB 09 30 BBC Radio 2 MP2 18 h 09 30 BBC Radio 2 13 4 2015 ...

Page 20: ...the DAB menu 2 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until Full scan is highlighted on the display 3 Press and release the Select button The display willshow Scanning andyourradiowillperform a scan of the Band III DAB channels 4 As new radio stations are found the station counter on the right hand side of the display will increase and the radio stations will be added to the list stored in the radio ...

Page 21: ...20 09 30 DAB Full scan 1 2 2 3 09 30 Scanning 28 ...

Page 22: ...ondary service will then appear immediately after the primary service as you press the Tuning Up button 2 Press and release the Select button to select the station 3 When the secondary service shuts down your radio will automatically switch back to the main radio station or primary service if it is available ...

Page 23: ...22 09 30 Station list BBC R5L 09 30 Station list BBC R5SX 1 2 ...

Page 24: ... highlighted Press and release the Select button to enter manual tune 3 PresstheTuningUporDownbuttonstohighlight the desired channel 4 Press and release the Select button The signal strengthindicatorwillindicatethesignalstrength ForgoodDABreceptionthegraphshouldoccupy four or more blocks Any stations found will be added to the stored list in the radio 5 Press and release the Select button to retur...

Page 25: ...09 30 DAB Manual tune 1 2 3 2 3 2 5 09 30 Manual tune 11D 222 064MHz 09 30 11D 222 064 MHz 09 30 BBC Radio 2 Now playing The 24 ...

Page 26: ...he DRC settings menu 4 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to select the required DRC setting the default is Off DRC Off DRC is switched off Broadcast DRC will be ignored DRC Low DRC level is set to half that sent by broadcaster DRC High DRC level is set as sent by broadcaster The current DRC setting will be marked with an asterisk 5 Press the Select button to confirm the setting The display will ...

Page 27: ...26 09 30 DAB DRC value 2 3 4 3 4 3 5 09 30 DRC value DRC high 1 ...

Page 28: ...s until Stationorder ishighlightedonthedisplay Press and release the Select button to enter the station order settings menu 4 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to choose between Alphanumeric Ensemble and Valid Alphanumeric sorts the station list alpha numerically 0 9 A Z Ensemble organises the station list by DAB multiplex Valid shows only those stations for which a signal can be found The curre...

Page 29: ...28 09 30 DAB Station order 2 3 4 3 4 3 5 09 30 Station order Alphanumeric 1 ...

Page 30: ... be received 1 Press and release the Mode button until the DAB mode is selected 2 Press and hold the Menu button 3 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until Prune is highlighted on the display Press and release the Select button 4 PresstheTuningUporDownbuttonstohighlight Yes 5 Press and release the Select button to cause the stations list to be pruned eliminating unavailable stations If you do not...

Page 31: ...30 09 30 DAB Prune 2 3 4 3 4 3 5 09 30 Prune Yes No 1 ...

Page 32: ...inds a station of sufficient strength 4 After a few seconds the display will update The display will show the frequency of the signal found If the signal is strong enough and there is RDS data present then the radio may display the station name 5 To find other stations press the Tuning Up and hold as before 6 To scan the FM band in a downwards direction high frequency to low frequency press and ho...

Page 33: ...The use of radio station presets for selecting your preferred radio stations is described on page 41 32 09 30 FM 2 6 3 5 7 7 09 30 87 50MHz Scanning ...

Page 34: ...he Mode button until the FM mode is selected 3 Press and release the Tuning Up or Down buttons to tune to a station With each press the frequency will change up or down by 50 kHz 4 When the waveband end is reached the radio will recommencetuningfromtheoppositewaveband end 5 Set the Volume to the desired settings 6 To switch off your radio press the On Off button ...

Page 35: ...34 09 30 FM 2 3 3 5 5 09 30 87 50MHz 1 6 ...

Page 36: ...ch as artist name phone in number etc b Program type Displays type of station being listened to e g Pop Classic News etc c Station name Displays the station name d Audio mode Display shows stereo or Mono e Date Displays the current date Note Your radio will display No Radio Text on the lower line of the display if there is no scrolling text available and NO PTY if there is no programme type inform...

Page 37: ...36 a b c d 1 09 30 BBC R2 Now playing Fri 09 30 BBC R2 News 09 30 BBC R2 89 30 MHz 09 30 BBC R2 Stereo e 09 30 BBC R2 13 4 2015 ...

Page 38: ...lease the Select button 3 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until Mono is highlighted on the display Press and release the Select button Your radio will select the mono audio mode 4 To return to stereo mode follow steps 1 and 2 above 5 PresstheTuningUporDownbuttonsuntil Auto is highlighted on the display Press and release the Select button Your radio will switch to stereo mode The chosen setting...

Page 39: ...38 09 30 FM FM Audio 1 2 5 2 5 2 5 09 30 FM Audio Mono 09 30 FM Audio Auto ...

Page 40: ...s the Tuning Up or Down buttons until FM Scan Zone is highlighted on the display Press and release the Select button to enter the scan sensitivity menu 4 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to switch between Local Strongstationsonly and Distant Allstations options TheDistantoptionwillallow the radio to find weaker signals when scanning Thecurrentsettingwillbemarkedwithanasterisk 5 Press and releas...

Page 41: ...40 09 30 FM FM Scan Zone 2 3 4 3 4 09 30 FM Scan Zone Local 09 30 FM Scan Zone Distant 1 3 5 ...

Page 42: ...h on the radio 2 Select the desired waveband and tune to the required station as previously described 3 Press and release the Menu button twice MEM Store will be displayed 4 Press and release the Select button The display shows for example P2 Saved Your radio will store the station in the next available memory preset Repeat this procedure as needed 5 Ifyouwishtochooseapresetnumbertostoreyour stati...

Page 43: ...xample Saved The station will be stored under the chosen preset Repeat this procedure as needed 7 Stations which have been stored in preset memories may be overwritten by following the above procedure 3 5 5 4 6 09 30 BBC Radio 2 Mem Store 09 30 BBC Radio 2 Saved P2 ...

Page 44: ...aveband 3 Press and release the Menu button MEM Browse will be displayed 4 Press and release the Tuning Up or Down buttons to select the desired preset station 5 Press and release the Select button to tune to the preset station Note You can only recall a station that has previously been stored ...

Page 45: ...44 3 4 4 09 30 BBC Radio 2 Mem Browse P2 09 30 BBC Radio 2 Now playing The 5 ...

Page 46: ...as your radio is in a discoverable state other Bluetoothdevicescandetect pairwithorconnect to it Bluetooth pairing occurs when two Bluetooth enabled devices agree to establish a connection and communicate with each other Yourradiowilldisplay Bluetoothdiscoverable onthedisplaywhenitisdiscoverableorwhen it is trying to connect to a previously paired Bluetooth device When a device is paired withandco...

Page 47: ...ely ten metres When pairing two Bluetooth enabled devices for convenience we recommend they should be no more than 2 to 3 metres apart The presence of other functioningBluetoothdevicesduringconnectionmay lead to operational difficulties Bluetooth is a short range radio communication system and generally Bluetooth devices can communicate with each other clearly within a regular sized room or office...

Page 48: ...e On Off button to switch on the radio 3 Press and release the Mode button on your radio until the Bluetooth mode is selected Your radiowillshowthatitis discoverable byshowing Bluetooth discoverable on the display 4 UsingtheBluetoothsettingsofyourphone tablet orPCdirectittosearchfor discoverable devices After a few seconds you should see a device named Play BT Just occasionally it may take longer ...

Page 49: ...48 2 3 09 30 Bluetooth 09 30 Bluetooth discoverable ...

Page 50: ...eBluetooth indicator BT will remain on the display whilst Bluetooth is connected You can now begin playing music from your smart phone tablet etc Some Bluetooth devices may require a Passkey an authentication key in order to establish a link between devices A passkey is similar to a password although you only need to use the passkey once to establish a link If your device asks for a passkey to be ...

Page 51: ...50 09 30 BT connected Julia s iPod tou 09 30 01 15 Edgar Froese BT ...

Page 52: ... the connected Bluetooth device If you adjust the volume on the radio but you find that the volume from the radio is not sufficient it may be that the volume setting of the connected device needs to be increased 3 The audio player in your phone tablet or PC may be able to respond to the Play Pause Next track and Previous track buttons on the radio Note Not all player applications or devices may re...

Page 53: ...52 1 1 3 3 3 09 30 01 15 Magic lantern BT 09 30 01 15 Beyond the Storm BT 4 09 30 01 15 Edgar Froese BT 09 30 01 15 AAC 44100Hz BT 09 30 01 15 13 4 2015 BT ...

Page 54: ...hold the Menu button to access the menu options 2 Press and release the Tuning Up or Down buttons until the display shows Discoverable 3 Press the Select button The radio will then be discoverable by other devices The radio will remain discoverable while the display shows Bluetooth discoverable 4 You may then pair the radio with the new device using its Bluetooth settings the radio will be listed ...

Page 55: ...54 1 2 2 3 09 30 Bluetooth discoverable 09 30 Bluetooth Discoverable 09 30 BT connected Dad s tablet ...

Page 56: ...ugh a list of previously connected devices 9 To connect to a previously connected device press and release the Select button when the device s name is displayed The radio will then connect to the device If automatic reconnection fails then you will generally be able to connect simply by selecting the Play BT pairing in your device s Bluetooth settings 10 If you no longer want your Bluetooth device...

Page 57: ...56 5 6 8 6 8 7 9 09 30 Switch to 1 Julia s iPod tou 09 30 Bluetooth Device list 09 30 Switch to 2 Dad s tablet 09 30 BT connected Julia s iPod tou ...

Page 58: ...effect Metal pipes foil lined plasterboard metal window frames and domestic wiring can also have an effect You should position your Bluetooth devices closer to each other if you observe communication difficulties WiFi networks and cordless phones generally use similar radio frequencies to Bluetooth and may interfere with one another If any interference is noticed then try relocating the radio or o...

Page 59: ...o codecs are supported Yourradiosupports AVRCP AudioVideoRemote Control Profile which allows your radio to control music playback from the connected device Note Some mobile phones may temporarily disconnect from your radio when you make or receive calls Some devices may temporarily mute their Bluetooth audio streaming when they receive text messages emails or for other reasons unrelated to audio s...

Page 60: ...the Tuning Up or Down buttons until System is highlighted on the display Press and release the Select button 4 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until Time is highlighted on the display Press and release the Select button 5 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until Auto update is highlighted on the display Press and release the Select button 6 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to choose an upd...

Page 61: ...60 2 3 6 3 6 3 7 09 30 System Time 09 30 Time Auto update 09 30 Auto update Update fromDAB 09 30 DAB System ...

Page 62: ...release the Select button 4 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until Time is highlighted on the display Press and release the Select button 5 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until Set 12 24 hour is highlighted on the display 6 Press and release the Select button The current setting will be marked with an asterisk 7 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to select either 12 or 24 hour format 8 Pr...

Page 63: ...62 09 30 DAB System 2 3 7 3 7 3 8 09 30 System Time 09 30 Time Set 12 24 hour 09 30 Set 12 24 hour Set 24 hour ...

Page 64: ...ng Up or Down buttons until System is highlighted on the display Press and release the Select button 4 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until Time is highlighted on the display Press and release the Select button 5 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until Set Time Date is highlighted on the display 6 Press and release the Select button The hour will flash on the display 7 Press the Tuning Up o...

Page 65: ...64 09 30 DAB System 2 3 7 3 7 3 8 09 30 System Time 09 30 Time Set Time Date 09 30 Set time 09 30 09 30 Set time 09 30 ...

Page 66: ...ress and release the Select button The day of the month will flash 11 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to set the current day 12 Press and release the Select button The month digits will flash 13 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to set the current month 14 Press and release the Select button The year digits will flash 15 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to set the current year 16 Press an...

Page 67: ...66 09 30 Set date 13 4 2015 09 30 Set date 13 4 2015 09 30 Set date 13 4 2015 9 15 9 15 10 16 09 30 Time Saved ...

Page 68: ... item 1 Press the On Off button to switch on the radio and then press and hold the Menu button 2 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until EQ Setting is highlighted on the display 3 Press and release the Select button to enter the EQ menu 4 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to cycle through and highlight the various options Press the Select button to confirm your selection a Normal d Classical b...

Page 69: ...68 09 30 DAB EQ Setting 1 2 4 2 4 3 4 09 30 EQ Setting Normal ...

Page 70: ...tons until Personal ishighlightedonthedisplay Pressand releasetheSelectbuttontoentertheadjustment mode 3 To adjust the treble level press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until Treble is highlighted on the display 4 PresstheSelectbuttontoenteradjustmentmode and press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until thedesiredlevel between 5and 5 isdisplayed The sound will change as you adjust the level 5 Press an...

Page 71: ...70 09 30 DAB EQ Setting 2 4 2 4 2 5 09 30 EQ Setting Personal 09 30 Treble 3 09 30 Equaliser Treble ...

Page 72: ...til thedesiredlevel between 5and 5 isdisplayed The sound will change as you adjust the level 8 Press and release the Select button when you are happy with the bass setting 9 To quickly cancel the effect of the Personal setting press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until Normal ishighlightedandpressandrelease the Select button The treble and bass settings will be remembered for the next time that you...

Page 73: ...72 6 9 6 9 7 9 09 30 DAB EQ Setting 09 30 EQ Setting Personal 09 30 Bass 3 09 30 Equaliser Bass ...

Page 74: ...utton 4 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until Contrast is highlighted on the display 5 Press and release the Select button 6 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to adjust thecontrastlevel between1and16 Thecontrast level indication on the screen will change at the same time 7 When you find the setting that gives you the best legibility for the location in which the radio is used press and relea...

Page 75: ...74 09 30 DAB System 1 2 6 2 6 3 7 09 30 System Contrast 09 30 Contrast ...

Page 76: ...on 2 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until System is highlighted on the display 3 Press and release the Select button 4 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until SW version is highlighted on the display 5 PressandreleasetheSelectbutton Thesoftware version will appear on the display 6 Press and release the Menu button to exit the software display ...

Page 77: ...76 1 6 2 4 2 4 3 5 09 30 DAB System 09 30 System SW version 09 30 SW version dab mmi FS2230 ...

Page 78: ...release the Select button 4 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until Language is highlighted on the display 5 Press and release the Select button to enter the language adjustment menu 6 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until your desired language appears on the display 7 Press and release the Select button to confirm yourchoice Thedisplaywillchangetothechosen language The chosen language will ...

Page 79: ...78 1 2 6 2 6 3 7 09 30 DAB System 09 30 System Language 09 30 Language English ...

Page 80: ...ighlighted on the display Press and release the Select button 3 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until Factory Reset is highlighted on the display Press and release the Select button 4 If you wish to perform the reset operation press the Tuning Up or Down until Yes is highlighted on the display and press and release the Select button Afullresetofyourradiowillbeperformed All presets and station ...

Page 81: ...e performed In case of malfunction due to electrostatic discharge reset the product temporary disconnection of the power adaptor may be required to resume normal operation 1 2 4 2 4 2 4 09 30 DAB System 09 30 System Factory Reset 09 30 Factory Reset Yes No ...

Page 82: ...es 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 To prevent possible hearing damage do not listen at high volume levels for long periods IMPORTANT Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss ...

Page 83: ...socket 2 Press and release the On Off button to switch on the radio Press and release the Mode button until the display shows Auxiliary Input 3 Adjust the Volume on your player and on the radio for comfortable listening Note Never use the Aux In socket in rainy or moist conditions to prevent moisture entering the radio ...

Page 84: ...h 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 in terms of quality and freedom from interference will usually be obtained than on the FM band The name plate is located underneath the radio ...

Page 85: ...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 with items such as newspapers tablecloths curtains etc No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the product It is recommended to avoid using or storing the productatextremesoftemperature Avoidleaving the unit in...

Page 86: ...ormally hot swollen leaking or damaged in any way Do not leave a charging battery unattended If the product is supplied with a charger then the product should only be used with that charger or a genuine replacement provided by Roberts Radio Do not use any alternative power source as a charger Check the room temperature range is between 0 40 C 32 104 F before charging the product battery ...

Page 87: ...tery The battery may present a risk of fire explosion or chemical burn if mistreated Do not dispose of the battery in a fire or incinerator Do not leave charge or expose the battery to a heat source such as in a car under direct sunlight Do not expose the battery to moisture ...

Page 88: ... Lithium rechargeable battery 3 7V 1850 mAh Battery life full charge 4 10 hours using the speaker at normal volume 6 15 hours using earphones at normal volume Frequency Coverage FM 87 5 108MHz DAB 174 928 239 200MHz The Company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice ...

Page 89: ...88 Circuit Features Loudspeaker 36 mm Output Power 1W speaker Earphone socket 3 5mm dia stereo Aux Input socket 3 5mm dia stereo Aerial System FM Helical antenna DAB Helical antenna ...

Page 90: ...89 Notes ...

Page 91: ...e 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 Roberts de...

Page 92: ...ROBERTS RADIO LIMITED PO Box 130 Mexborough South Yorkshire S64 8YT Website http www robertsradio com 2016 Roberts Radio Limited Issue 2 ...

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