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Controlling Spotify on your Multi-room adaptor

The music can be controlled using the controls on any Spotify Connect enabled
device.

1. Press and release the

Play / Pause

icon

to pause playback of the current

track.

2. Press and release the

Play / Pause

icon

,

playback will resume from the

point where it was paused.

3. Press

the

Next

icon to start playback of the next track in the current Spotify

playlist.

4. Press

the

Previous

icon to start playback of the previous track in the current

Spotify playlist.

5. The volume may be controlled from within the Spotify app.

Using the UNDOK app to select Spotify

1. Ensure your adaptor is switched on and select

Spotify

as the music source.

2. UNDOK is not able to access your Spotify account directly. Selecting

'Browse'

will provide a link page which you can then use to access Spotify.

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Spotify Connect

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Summary of Contents for RS1

Page 1: ...Wireless Multi room Adaptor with Internet Radio Music Player and Spotify Connect and remote control from iPhone and Android using UNDOK Please read this manual before use RS1 ROBERTS ...

Page 2: ...s using UPnP 17 18 Using USB memory devices 19 20 Windows Play To Cast to Device function UPnP renderer 21 Spotify Connect 22 24 Spotify Connect the basics 22 Set up a Spotify account 22 Playing music using Spotify Connect 23 Controlling Spotify on your multi room adaptor 24 Multi room mode 25 28 Multi room the basics 25 Creating and editing a multi room group with UNDOK 26 Playing audio to a grou...

Page 3: ...sten to over 1000 radio stations from around the country and over 10 000 from around the world without using your PC Listen to podcasts from a wide range of broadcasters 40 internet radio station presets Use the Music Player to play your music collection from devices on your network Connection to Apple and Linux based computers is also possible Playback of audio files from USB memory devices MP3 W...

Page 4: ... can get the product to communicate with the network or your router needs to offer WiFi Protected Setup WPS If you choose to connect the product to your network using a wired Ethernet connection then an Ethernet cable of appropriate length will be needed The product 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...

Page 5: ...more readily accessible The section for the Music Player describes how you may play music files that you may have 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 section explains the use of the adaptor in conjunction with the Spotify internet based music streaming service The Multi room section exp...

Page 6: ...r 3 Mode indicator 4 On Standby button 5 Mode Reset button Standby Network Mode Mode Reset 1 Rear view 2 3 4 5 Aux In 6 7 8 9 10 11 6 Ethernet socket RJ45 7 Digital optical output socket Toslink 8 Line output socket 9 Auxiliary input socket 10 USB playback socket 11 DC input socket ...

Page 7: ...yer TVorturntable to be played to several other devices connected in a multi room network The adaptor also has both analogue and digital outputs to allow connection to other audio equipment This will enableaudiofromotherdevicesinthemulti roomnetwork to be played through a connected radio speaker hi fi system or amplifier In addition the adaptor itself can also play audio from Internet Radio from S...

Page 8: ...k Note You will need to use the UNDOK app to select your choice of content for most operating modes 3 The Mode Reset button can also be used to reset the adaptor please see page 31 Aux In Controls and connections cont Optical S PDIF output socket 1 Adigital output socket providing an S PDIF signal is provided on the rear of your adaptor for connection to a hi fi system amplifier or other equipment...

Page 9: ... possible 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: ...o disconnect the product from the mains the mains adaptor should be removed from the mains socket outlet completely 5 WhenyouapplythepowertheStandby NetworkStatusandModeindicators will all light briefly 6 If this is the first time that you use your adaptor or after a factory reset after several seconds the Network Status indicator will flash slowly indicating that your adaptor is now ready to conn...

Page 11: ...r adaptor 4 Select your RS1 adaptor Once your device has connected to the adaptor return to the UNDOK app 5 Use the app to complete the setup including giving the adaptor a name living room etc whether it is connected via WiFi or Ethernet If youwishtoconnectusing anEthernetcableplease see page 33 6 For a WiFi connection the app will ask you to choose a WiFi network and enter the appropriate passwo...

Page 12: ...up wizard to help configure suitable audio devices to connect to your home WiFi network 4 Your adaptor will normally appear in this list as RS1 It may appear in the list below calledOther Selectthe adaptor 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 33 7 For a WiFi connection the app will ask you to choose a WiFi ...

Page 13: ...If you know the name of the station and the country from which a station is broadcast this may be the easiest method to find a station It is also a great way to experience radio from other parts of the world You may also search for an Internet radio station by Genre If you prefer a particular type of music Blues for example you may search for a radio station that broadcasts that type of music and ...

Page 14: ... preset station If your adaptor cannot connect to a radio station Note If your adaptor 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 The broadcaster may limit li...

Page 15: ...e link and follow the on screen instructionstoregisteranaccount Duringtheregistrationprocess the web site asks for an access code This allows it to uniquely identify your adaptor 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 adaptor 3 Select the Browse screen and then ...

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 Configuring My Favourite Stations 1 Using the web site at http www wifiradio frontier com it is possible to search among the many radio stations that are available by location genre orlanguage Youmayalsochoosefromneworpopularstations 2 Whentheradiostationsthatyouhavefoundares...

Page 17: ...in ALAC and FLAC formats will only play on the group master see page 37 Music Player Use with Windows Apple Mac Linux USB memory The Music Player allows you to play audio files which are stored on another device connected to your network or which are held on a USB memory device plugged into your multi room adaptor Networked devices that could hold audio files can include computers smartphones tabl...

Page 18: ...MP 12 can create a library from all the media files available to it on your device or PC To add new media files to the library select Library then Music then All music or Artist Album etc Thiswillshowyouthecurrentlibrarycontents Youmaythensimply drag and drop files from other locations into the library Alternatively with media files or folders on the screen you may right click on the file or folde...

Page 19: ...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 adaptor may be listed as a blocked device Click on the button shown to select Allowed Note If yo...

Page 20: ...ve 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 You may select characters to build a keyword for searching for content to play When you first set up sharing with a UPnP server not al...

Page 21: ...use icon playback will resume from the point where it was paused 3 Press the Previous icon to start playback of the previous track in the list 4 Press the Next icon to start playback of the next track in the list 5 Press and hold the Next or Previous icons to move through the current track The longer the icon is pressed the greater the speed at which the player will move through the track Release ...

Page 22: ...not place all files in the root folder The number of items files sub folders in any folder should be less than 2000 Searching and playback will be more responsive if the number of files in any one folder is limited we suggest not more than 250 ItisrecommendedthattheUSBmemoryisreformattedinyourcomputer before adding your music files The maximum depth of folder nesting permitted is 8 folder levels b...

Page 23: ...ew 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 6 Select the highlighted track All files in the current folder will then be played in turn Files are sorted by filename in numeric alpha order 0 9 A Z before beingplayed Albumswillplayinth...

Page 24: ...should be played using the adaptor using the Play to 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 adaptor operates as a Digital Media Renderer known as DMR mode 1 Ensure your adaptor is plugged in and connected to your network 2 At your Windows PC loc...

Page 25: ...s you to transfer the playing of the sound to other Spotify Connect enabled devices under the control of your smart phone tablet or any Desktop Once your Spotify account has been connected to your adaptor you may also control playing from Spotify Connect with the UNDOK app Spotify Connect compatibility is shown with the following identifier Setting up Spotify Connect For more details about setting...

Page 26: ...he play screen When the Spotify app has identified other devices that are compatible with Connect the Connect icon will be shown with a circle When another device is playing the Spotify Connect icon will be become green Tapping the Connect icon will show a list of Connect enabled devices and allow remote control of the volume 4 To select your adaptor choose RS1 on the Spotify Connect devices scree...

Page 27: ... Press the Next icon to start playback of the next track in the current Spotify playlist 4 Press the Previous icon to start playback of the previous track in the current Spotify playlist 5 The volume may be controlled from within the Spotify app Using the UNDOK app to select Spotify 1 Ensure your adaptor is switched on and select Spotify as the music source 2 UNDOKisnotabletoaccessyourSpotifyaccou...

Page 28: ...ups using the UNDOK app Each group that you configure may contain up to five compatible products Typically as many as 16 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 prod...

Page 29: ...o 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 a maximum of four additional products You may add or remove products as needed 6 You may rename your group for example Family Room or Down Stairs etc 7 Confirm your selection 8 You may c...

Page 30: ... 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 products and the volume of individual products within the group 1 Usethemultiplespeakersicontoaccesstheindividualvolumecontrols 2 You may also mute either the group or products within the group usin...

Page 31: ...ng mode of the product just as if the adaptor was operating alone and not as part of a multi room group 2 The buttons on the adaptor will operate in all modes exactly as they do when the adaptor 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 adaptor is used in a multi room group and it is receiving content from one of th...

Page 32: ... adaptor Typically this lead will have a 3 5mm stereo plug at both ends 2 Switch on your adaptor 3 Press and release the Mode Reset button until the Aux In mode is selected green indicator or select AUX in in the UNDOK app 4 Press play on the connected audio device if needed 5 Depending upon the connected devices you may need to adjust the volume on the UNDOK app as well as the volume settings of ...

Page 33: ...ep timer has elapsed 3 If the adaptor is configured as part of a multi room group then all devices in the group will go into standby Friendly name Your adaptor is identified within the UNDOK app using its Friendly Name By default your adaptor s name will be shown as Roberts RS1 followed by a 12 digit alphanumeric code which is the network MAC address that is unique to your adaptor Use the adaptors...

Page 34: ...NDOK app see pages 7 to 9 4 Alternatively you can reset your adaptor 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 ab...

Page 35: ...eUNDOK app Audio FAQ Your adaptor can access some audio help for Internet Radio use 1 With your adaptor 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 Adjust the volume as needed 1 2 ...

Page 36: ...r adaptor 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 connection they ma...

Page 37: ...linking Network connection error Off Network configuration successful and completed Inactive Standby feature In order to minimise its energy consumption when not in use your adaptor includes an automatic Inactive Standby feature This is designed to put your adaptor into standby if it detects that it is no longer being used in the following circumstances Internet radio streaming is stopped Music pl...

Page 38: ...ememberthattext format WPA keys are case sensitive If you have problems connecting the product to your network then please ensure that you enter the correct key for the network If the problem persists then you may need to re check your network configuration Troubleshooting If you experience any trouble with your product then you may find it useful to visit the help section on our web site As a fir...

Page 39: ...poor 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 product but it could be your network your internet connection the broadcaster or internet congestion Music Player UPnP problems The use o...

Page 40: ...owing table summarises the maximum supported bit rates for the various audio formats that are playable on your product 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 Mbits sec WMA 4 320 kbits se...

Page 41: ...ng or splashing and no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the AC DC adaptor or the product Do not leave your product where excessive heat could cause damage Avoid using or storing the product at extremes of temperature Avoid leaving the unit in cars on window sills in direct sunlight etc The product must be used in a moderate climate No naked flame sources such as lighted...

Page 42: ...th WEP and WPA WPA2 encryption Compatible with 2 4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi bands The name plate or rating label is located on the rear underside of the product Circuit features Line output socket 3 5mm diameter stereo Auxiliary Input socket 3 5mm diameter stereo Optical digital output socket Toslink Aerial System Built in WiFi antenna The Company reserves the right to amend the specification without no...

Page 43: ...oduct 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 ...

Page 44: ...ith removed or defaced serial numbers 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 ...

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