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Summary of Contents for R1

Page 1: ...Multi room Stereo Speaker with Internet Radio Music Player and Spotify Connect and remote control from iPhone and Android using UNDOK Please read this manual before use R1 ROBERTS ...

Page 2: ... Spotify Connect the basics 22 Set up a Spotify account 22 Playing music using Spotify Connect 23 Controlling Spotify on your speaker 24 Bluetooth mode 25 28 Bluetooth mode 25 Connecting Bluetooth devices 25 3OD LQJ DXGLR OHV LQ OXHWRRWK PRGH 26 Connecting and reconnecting a Bluetooth device 27 Bluetooth information 28 Multi room mode 29 33 Multi room the basics 29 Creating and editing a multi roo...

Page 3: ...WR HYLFH IXQFWLRQ DV D LJLWDO Media Renderer Ɣ 6SRWLI RQQHFW DOORZV RXU 6SRWLI VHOHFWLRQV WR EH SOD HG WKURXJK the speaker remotely controlled from your iPhone iPad Android device or any Desktop Ɣ 6XSSRUWV UHPRWH FRQWURO IURP SSOH L3KRQH L3DG DQG QGURLG XVLQJ the UNDOK app Ɣ RXU VSHDNHU PD EH FRQQHFWHG DV SDUW RI D ZLUHOHVV 0XOWL URRP system to allow whatever source is selected to be heard through...

Page 4: ...et the product to communicate with the network or your router needs to offer WiFi Protected Setup WPS Ɣ I RX FKRRVH WR FRQQHFW WKH VSHDNHU WR RXU QHWZRUN XVLQJ D ZLUHG WKHUQHW FRQQHFWLRQ WKHQ DQ WKHUQHW FDEOH of appropriate length will be needed The speaker s WiFi system is compatible with 802 11b g n or a networks and can use 2 4 GHz or 5 GHz WiFi frequency bands If connecting using WiFi the spea...

Page 5: ...XVLF OHV WKDW RX PD KDYH stored on a computer or other devices connected to your network The use of Shared Media using UPnP and USB playback is explained The Spotify Connect VHFWLRQ H SODLQV WKH XVH RI WKH VSHDNHU LQ FRQMXQFWLRQ ZLWK WKH 6SRWLI internet based music streaming service The Bluetooth VHFWLRQ GHVFULEHV KRZ WR XVH RXU 5 WR SOD DXGLR OHV RU YLGHR VRXQGWUDFNV directly from your smartphone...

Page 6: ...nections Top view 1 Mode Bluetooth Pair button 2 Next button 3 Previous button 4 Play Pause Reset button 5 Volume Up button 2 8 3 4 5 6 7 6 Volume Down button 7 On Standby button 8 Standby indicator 9 Network Status indicator 10 Mode Bluetooth Pairing indicator 1 9 10 ...

Page 7: ...t Rear view 11 Headphone socket 12 Auxiliary Input socket 13 Stereo mode switch 14 USB playback socket 15 Ethernet socket RJ45 16 DC input socket 16 11 12 13 14 15 Side view 17 Tweeter Mid range speaker x 2 18 Bass speaker 19 Bass port 17 18 19 ...

Page 8: ...ht 2 Press and release the Mode button to select the desired operating mode InternetRadio Spotify MusicPlayer BluetoothorAuxiliary Input The Mode indicator will change colour according to the music source selected see page 32 Instructions for each operating mode are given in the later sections of this book RX FDQ FRQWURO PXVLF SOD EDFN XVLQJ WKH Play Pause NextorPrevious buttons on the speaker RX ...

Page 9: ...ssible that this app may have been changed slightly since these instructions were written Please refer to the Roberts Radio website for guidance on how to use the latest version Note At the time of writing Android version 4 0 3 and later or iOS version 8 or later are required to use UNDOK Step 1 Download the UNDOK app Download and install the UNDOK app on to your Android or iOS device ...

Page 10: ...the speaker from the mains the mains adaptor should be removed from the mains socket outlet completely 5 When you apply the power the Standby Network Status and Mode indicators ZLOO DOO OLJKW EULHÀ I WKLV LV WKH UVW WLPH WKDW RX XVH RXU VSHDNHU RU DIWHU D IDFWRU UHVHW DIWHU several seconds the Network Status indicator ZLOO ÀDVK VORZO LQGLFDWLQJ that your speaker is now ready to connect to your hom...

Page 11: ... your speaker 4 SelectyourR1speaker Once your device has connected to the speaker return to the UNDOK app 5 Use the app to complete the setup including giving the speaker a name living room etc whether it is connected via WiFi or Ethernet If youwishtoconnectusing anEthernetcableplease see page 39 6 For a WiFi connection the app will ask you to choose a WiFi network andentertheappropriate password ...

Page 12: ...VHWXS ZL DUG WR KHOS FRQ JXUH VXLWDEOH DXGLR GHYLFHV WR FRQQHFW WR RXU KRPH L L QHWZRUN 4 RXU VSHDNHU ZLOO normally appear in this list as R1 It may appear in the list below calledOther Selectthe speaker to be setup 6 Choose whether it is connected via WiFi or Ethernet If you wish to connect using an Ethernet cable please see page 39 7 For a WiFi connection the app will ask you to choose a WiFi ne...

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Page 14: ...t station If your speaker cannot connect to a radio station Note If your speaker is unable to connect to an Internet radio station this can be for many reasons but typically will be due to one of the following The radio station may not be broadcasting at the present time The radio station may not be able to accommodate any more connections from internet listeners 7KH EURDGFDVWHU PD OLPLW OLVWHQLQJ...

Page 15: ...ink and follow the on screen instructions to register an account During the registration process the web site asks for an access code This allows it to uniquely identify your speaker from the many others that it also provides data for To obtain the access code please follow these steps 2 Using the UNDOK app select Internet radio as the music source for your R1 speaker 3 Select the Browse screen an...

Page 16: ...t area To delete an added radio station click on the icon with a heart and minus symbol Customising your stations list cont RQ JXULQJ 0 DYRXULWH 6WDWLRQV 1 Using the web site at KWWS ZZZ ZL UDGLR IURQWLHU FRP it is possible to search among the many radio stations that are available by location JHQUH RU ODQJXDJH RX PD DOVR FKRRVH IURP QHZ RU SRSXODU VWDWLRQV 2 Whentheradiostationsthatyouhavefoundar...

Page 17: ...n using your speaker as part of a group of multi room products DXGLR OHV LQ DQG IRUPDWV ZLOO RQO SOD RQ WKH JURXS PDVWHU see page 43 Music Player Use with Windows Apple Mac Linux USB memory 7KH 0XVLF 3OD HU DOORZV RX WR SOD DXGLR OHV ZKLFK DUH VWRUHG RQ D another device connected to your network or which are held on a USB memory device plugged into your speaker 1HWZRUNHG GHYLFHV WKDW FRXOG KROG DX...

Page 18: ...12 can create a library from all the media OHV DYDLODEOH WR LW RQ RXU GHYLFH RU 3 7R DGG QHZ PHGLD OHV WR WKH library select Library then Music then All music or Artist Album HWF 7KLV ZLOO VKRZ RX WKH FXUUHQW OLEUDU FRQWHQWV RX PD WKHQ VLPSO GUDJ DQG GURS OHV IURP RWKHU ORFDWLRQV LQWR WKH OLEUDU OWHUQDWLYHO ZLWK PHGLD OHV RU IROGHUV RQ WKH VFUHHQ RX PD ULJKW FOLFN RQ WKH OH RU IROGHU DQG VHOHFW In...

Page 19: ...P 12 and select the Stream item to open the Media Streaming window Select Automatically allow devices to play my media then select Automatically allow all computer and media devices Alternatively select More Streaming options to enable sharing on a per device basis 7 In the More streaming options window the speaker may be listed as a blocked device Click on the button shown to select Allowed 1RWH ...

Page 20: ... serve pictures and video content to suitable devices 4 UNDOK will now list the media categories which are made available by the UPnP server for example Album Artist and Genre Select which category you wish to browse If you wish to use the search function select Search RX PD VHOHFW characters to build a keyword for searching for content to play KHQ RX UVW VHW XS VKDULQJ ZLWK D 83Q3 VHUYHU QRW DOO ...

Page 21: ...e playback of the current track 2 If you press the Play Pause button playback will resume from the point where it was paused 3 Press the Previous button to start playback of the previous track in the list 4 Press the Next button to start playback of the next track in the list 5 PressandholdtheNextorPreviousbuttontomovethroughthecurrent track The longer the button is pressed the greater the speed a...

Page 22: ...J 0 RVVOHVV 0 9RLFH 0 3URIHVVLRQDO QRU OHV RI DQ IRUPDW ZKLFK KDYH DRM protection Recommendations 8QOHVV RX KDYH RQO D IHZ OHV RQ WKH 86 PHPRU GHYLFH GR QRW SODFH DOO OHV LQ WKH URRW IROGHU 7KH QXPEHU RI LWHPV OHV VXE IROGHUV LQ DQ IROGHU VKRXOG EH OHVV than 2000 6HDUFKLQJ DQG SOD EDFN ZLOO EH PRUH UHVSRQVLYH LI WKH QXPEHU RI OHV in any one folder is limited we suggest not more than 250 Itisrecomm...

Page 23: ...a few seconds 5 Selecttherequiredfolder Thelistofcurrenttrackswillthenbedisplayed Alternatively if you have nested folders such as album folders within an artist folder then you simply step to the next folder level 6HOHFW WKH KLJKOLJKWHG WUDFN OO OHV LQ WKH FXUUHQW IROGHU ZLOO WKHQ EH played in turn LOHV DUH VRUWHG E OHQDPH LQ QXPHULF DOSKD RUGHU EHIRUH EHLQJ SOD HG OEXPV ZLOO SOD LQ WKH FRUUHFW R...

Page 24: ...o function called Cast to Device in Windows 10 Similar functionality is available for other computer types and for handheld devices using Apple s iOS or Android operating systems In this mode the speaker operates as a Digital Media Renderer known as DMR mode 1 Ensure your speaker is plugged in and connected to your network W RXU LQGRZV 3 ORFDWH WKH OH DOEXP RU SOD OLVW WKDW RX ZLVK to play on the ...

Page 25: ...you may start Spotify Connect playing from the speaker without needing to use the Spotify app 6SRWLI RQQHFW FRPSDWLELOLW LV VKRZQ ZLWK WKH IROORZLQJ LGHQWL HU Setting up Spotify Connect For more details about setting up Spotify Connect please go to VSRWLI FRP FRQQHFW To use Spotify with your R1 speaker you will need to download the Spotify app and you will need a 6SRWLI 3UHPLXP account 7KH 6SRWLI ...

Page 26: ...the same network and that you have downloaded the latest Spotify app on your device 3 Simply open the Spotify app on your Apple iOS Android device and FKRRVH D WUDFN RU SOD OLVW KHQ WKH 6SRWLI DSS KDV LGHQWL HG RWKHU devicesthatarecompatiblewithSpotifyConnect the6SRWLI Connect icon will be shown with the text Devices available Tap the 6SRWLI RQQHFW LFRQ or the Devices available text to show a list...

Page 27: ... the next track in the current Spotify playlist 4 Press the Previous button to start playback of the previous track in the current Spotify playlist 5 Press the Volume Up or Down buttons to set the required volume level The volume may also be controlled from within the current Spotify app Using the UNDOK app to select Spotify 1 Ensure your speaker is switched on and select 6SRWLI as the music sourc...

Page 28: ...e music source RXU VSHDNHU ZLOO VKRZ WKDW LW LV GLVFRYHUDEOH DQG WKH Mode Bluetooth indicator ZLOO ÀDVK EOXH I WKH LQGLFDWRU LV EOXH DQG QRW ÀDVKLQJ WKHQ WKH VSHDNHU LV DOUHDG FRQQHFWHG to another device To cause the speaker to become discoverable press and hold the Mode Bluetooth Pair button 4 Using the Bluetooth settings of your phone tablet or PC direct it to search for discoverable devices Aft...

Page 29: ...your speaker in Bluetooth mode is affected by the volume settings on the speaker and also on the connected Bluetooth device I RX DGMXVW WKH YROXPH FRQWURO RQ WKH VSHDNHU EXW RX QG WKDW WKH YROXPH IURP WKH VSHDNHU LV QRW VXI FLHQW LW PD EH WKDW WKH YROXPH VHWWLQJ RI WKH FRQQHFWHG GHYLFH QHHGV to be increased 3 The audio player in your phone tablet or PC may be able to respond to the Play Pause Next...

Page 30: ...luetooth Pair button on the speaker until the Mode Bluetooth indicator ÀDVKHV EOXH RXU 5 VSHDNHU ZLOO EHFRPH discoverable by other devices RX FDQ QRZ SDLU WKH VSHDNHU ZLWK D QHZ GHYLFH XVLQJ LWV OXHWRRWK VHWWLQJV the speaker will be listed as R1 When the new Bluetooth connection has been established the Mode Bluetooth indicator ZLOO UHPDLQ OLW RX PD WKHQ SOD music from the new device through the s...

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Page 32: ...URXSV XVLQJ WKH 81 2 DSS DFK JURXS WKDW RX FRQ JXUH PD FRQWDLQ XS WR YH FRPSDWLEOH SURGXFWV 7 SLFDOO DV PDQ DV products may operate together on a single network The maximum number of products that will work together reliably is dependent upon the reliability and capability of the network Compatible products from Roberts also allow content from other sources to be shared with all the products in a ...

Page 33: ...connected to your network will be shown 3 Select the edit group icon 4 UNDOK will show the group setup screen and a list of the products available for grouping 5 Select the audio products that you wish to add into your group D PD LPXP RI IRXU DGGLWLRQDO SURGXFWV RX PD DGG RU UHPRYH products as needed RX PD UHQDPH RXU JURXS IRU H DPSOH Family Room or Down Stairs etc RQ UP RXU VHOHFWLRQ RX PD FKRRVH...

Page 34: ...each will be shown in the source menu 3 Select Now Playing or Browse as needed to access content for the selected source Volume control using UNDOK UNDOK allows you to control the volume of a group of speakers and the volume of individual speakers within the group 1 Usethemultiplespeakersicontoaccesstheindividualvolumecontrols RX PD DOVR PXWH HLWKHU WKH JURXS RU SURGXFWV ZLWKLQ WKH JURXS XVLQJ the...

Page 35: ...n all modes exactly as they do when the speaker is used on its own The On Standby button will control the On Standby state of all products within the same group 3 When your speaker is used in a multi room group and it is receiving content from one of the other products in the group it is said to be acting as a Client within the group In this situation the speaker s mode indicator will show White 4...

Page 36: ...e centre Auto position Create a stereo pair of speakers within a multi room group Ifyouhavetwosuchproductsinthesameroomandtheyarebothconnected to the network and within the same multi room group you may combine the two speakers into a stereo pair 1 Set the Stereo mode switch on one of the speakers to the left and the other one to the right 2 The speakers will then operate as a stereo pair RX FDQ F...

Page 37: ...lect the My EQ option WR DGMXVW the treble and bass setting Sleep timer RXU VSHDNHU FDQ EH VHW WR WXUQ RII DIWHU D SUHVHW WLPH KDV HODSVHG 7KH VOHHS VHWWLQJ FDQ EH DGMXVWHG DV IROORZV 1 Set the sleep timer using the UNDOK app RXU VSHDNHU ZLOO VZLWFK RII DIWHU WKH SUHVHW VOHHS WLPHU KDV HODSVHG Friendly name RXU VSHDNHU LV LGHQWL HG ZLWKLQ WKH 81 2 DSS XVLQJ LWV ULHQGO 1DPH default your speaker s n...

Page 38: ...r 1 Connect a stereo lead from the headphone output of your MP3 or CD player to the Aux In socket located at the rear of the speaker Typically this lead will have a 3 5mm stereo plug at both ends 2 Switch on your speaker 3 Press and release the Mode button until the Aux In mode is selected green indicator or select AUX in in the UNDOK app 4 Press the play on the connected audio device If you are u...

Page 39: ...he following circumstances Internet radio streaming is stopped Music player music playing is stopped Bluetooth streaming is stopped Aux in there is no audio input signal If any of these conditions is detected for more than 10 minutes then the speaker will start a 5 minute countdown before entering standby After 15 minutes of inactivity the speaker will enter standby Pressing any button or resuming...

Page 40: ...app see page 7 to 9 4 Alternatively you can reset your speaker from the Settings screen in the UNDOK app In case of malfunction for any reason reset the product as described above to resume normal operation It may be necessary in some cases to disconnect the mains power then reconnect power after 10 seconds In case of malfunction due to electrical fast transient burst reset the product as above re...

Page 41: ...heUNDOK app Audio FAQ RXU VSHDNHU FDQ DFFHVV VRPH DXGLR KHOS IRU QWHUQHW 5DGLR XVH 1 With your speaker switched on and in the Internet Radio mode select Browse and then the Help option from the app 2 Select the FAQ option to display some frequently asked questions 3 Choose the question that suits your requirements and select to listen to the answer GMXVW WKH YROXPH DV QHHGHG 1 2 ...

Page 42: ...n the back of your speaker 2 Select the Ethernet option on the UNDOK app and follow the onscreen guide In situations where there are many WiFi networks in use it is possible that multi room performance of the product may be improved by using the ethernet connection RJ45 connection indicators There are two indicator lights incorporated into the RJ 45 connector If you have problems with your wired c...

Page 43: ...to time new software features may be made available for your speaker This will be indicated via the Settings screen in the UNDOK app which may then be used to update the product If you download a software upgrade to your product additional license terms may apply and these are available http www frontier silicon com audio eula htm Fast blinking Network connection error 2II 1HWZRUN FRQ JXUDWLRQ VXF...

Page 44: ... format WPA keys are case sensitive If you have problems connecting your speaker to your network then please ensure that you enter the correct key for the network If the problem persists then you may need to UH FKHFN RXU QHWZRUN FRQ JXUDWLRQ Troubleshooting I RX H SHULHQFH DQ WURXEOH ZLWK RXU VSHDNHU WKHQ RX PD QG LW XVHIXO to visit the help section on our web site V D UVW VWHS WKH IROORZLQJ SRLQW...

Page 45: ...onnectionispoor However somebroadcasters suchastheBBC provide different data streams for PC users and Internet radio listeners so this test is not always conclusive If you cannot play the station via your PC this may indicate that the problem is not necessarily due to your speaker but it could be your network your internet connection the broadcaster or internet congestion Music Player UPnP problem...

Page 46: ...common UPnP servers The following table summarises the maximum supported bit rates for the various audio formats that are playable on your speaker Higher rates may be playable in some cases but performance of the product may be affected Codec Maximum supported data rate AAC LC HE HE V2 320 kbits sec ALAC 1 5 1 5 Mbits sec FLAC 2 5 1 5 Mbits sec LPCM 3 1 536 Mbits sec MP3 320 kbits sec WAV 3 1 536 ...

Page 47: ... Operate the product such that there is a minimum distance 10cm UHFRPPHQGHG WR DGMDFHQW REMHFWV LQ RUGHU WR HQVXUH JRRG YHQWLODWLRQ The ventilation of the product should not be restricted by covering it with items such as newspapers tablecloths curtains etc Safety instructions for the battery pack Disposal of the battery pack When the battery pack reaches the end of its life it will be unable to p...

Page 48: ...WEP and WPA WPA2 encryption Compatible with 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi bands Bluetooth standards A2DP AVRCP Bluetooth codecs supported SBC and AAC Thenameplateorratinglabelislocatedontherear undersideofthespeaker Circuit features Headphone socket 3 5mm diameter stereo Aux In socket 3 5mm diameter stereo Aerial System Built in WiFi antenna 7KH RPSDQ UHVHUYHV WKH ULJKW WR DPHQG WKH VSHFL FDWLRQ ZLWKRXW ...

Page 49: ...duct is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft Microsoft Real Time Streaming Protocol RTSP This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license f...

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Page 51: ...m under this guarantee should be made through the dealer from whom the product was purchased It is likely that your Roberts dealer will be DEOH WR DWWHQG WR DQ GHIHFW TXLFNO DQG HI FLHQWO EXW VKRXOG LW EH QHFHVVDU WKH GHDOHU ZLOO UHWXUQ WKH SURGXFW WR WKH FRPSDQ V VHUYLFH GHSDUWPHQW for attention In the event that it is not possible to return the product to the Roberts dealer from whom it was purc...

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