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Guarantee

This instrument is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of delivery to the original owner against failure due to faulty workmanship or component 
breakdown, subject to the procedure stated below. Should any component or part fail during this guarantee period it will be repaired or replaced free 
of charge.

The guarantee does not cover:
      1. 

Damage 

resulting 

from 

incorrect 

use.

      2. 

Consequential 

damage.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. Receivers with removed or defaced serial numbers.

Procedure:
Any claim under 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 ef

fi

 ciently 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 it was purchased, please contact 
Roberts Radio Technical Services at the address shown overleaf.

These statements do not affect the statutory rights of a consumer.

Summary of Contents for Splash!

Page 1: ...DAB FM RDS digital all weather radio Please read this manual before use ROBERTSEnjoy Listening ...

Page 2: ...ic range control DRC DAB 13 Operating your radio FM auto tune 14 Manual tuning FM 15 Display options FM 16 Scan sensitivity setting FM 17 Presetting stations DAB and FM 18 19 Timer alarm 20 Contents 1 Sleep function 21 Setting the clock manually 22 23 Setting the clock format 24 To return to auto clock set mode 25 Poolside alarm 26 Poolside LED torch 26 Carrying strap 27 Software version 28 System...

Page 3: ... Helpline on 2 Controls front view 9 LCD display 10 Band button 11 On Off button 5 Volume Up button 6 Volume Down button 7 Station preset buttons 8 Loudspeaker 1 Info Menu button 2 Select button 3 Tuning Up button 4 Tuning Down button 1 7 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 ...

Page 4: ...nside battery compartment 13 Battery compartment door 14 Battery compartment 15 Bracket holders x 2 3 12 13 16 Swivel hanger handle 17 DC input socket 18 USB socket for service department use only inside battery compartment 14 16 15 15 17 ...

Page 5: ...ver 2 Insert two LR20 D size batteries into the spaces in the compartment Take care to ensure all batteries are inserted with the correct polarity as shown inside the battery compartment Replace the battery cover and close the rear door and secure the catch 3 Reduced power distortion and a stuttering sound are all signs that the batteries may need replacing The batteries should be replaced when Ba...

Page 6: ...ables or pipes in the wall near the hole locations 2 Use screw fixings appropriate to the wall type Do not overtighten the screws 3 The radio may be hung on the bracket as shown 4 The radio can be removed by lifting it off the bracket DAB FM wire aerial inside battery compartment 1 Release the catch securing the rear battery compartment door of your radio 2 Take out the wire DAB FM aerial and exte...

Page 7: ...er handle The multi purpose handle may be used to hang or carry the radio if not using the supplied mounting brackets IMPORTANT If the handle is used to hang the radio make sure that the handle is locked with the loop closed so that the radio cannot fall if it is accidentally knocked ...

Page 8: ... the adaptor is used the batteries are automatically disconnected IMPORTANT The mains adaptor is used as the means of connecting the radio to the mains supply The mains 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 IMPORTANT TheSplashradioshoul...

Page 9: ...cted 4 When first switched on the first station in the list of stations found will be played The display will show the station name on the upper line of the text display and broadcast information on the lower line 5 If the station list is still empty after the scan operation or if there are no signals found it may be necessary to relocate your radio to a position giving better reception and then r...

Page 10: ... after selecting a station the display shows Service not available it maybenecessarytorelocateyourradiotoapositiongivingbetterreception Secondary services DAB 1 Certainradiostationshaveoneormoresecondaryservicesassociated with them If a station has a secondary service associated with it then the secondary service will then appear immediately after the primary service as you press the Tuning Up but...

Page 11: ...tist 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 DAB multiplex to which the current station belongs d Date Displays the current date e Channel frequency Displays the channel number and frequency for the currently tuned DAB station a c b d 1 BBC Radio 2 Just a minute BBC Radio 2 Pop...

Page 12: ...s are found the station counter on the right hand side of the display will increase and stations will be added to the list 2 2 3 1 Display options cont DAB f Bit rate audio type Displays the digital audio bit rate and audio type for the currently tuned DAB station g Signal strength Displaysthesignalstrengthforthecurrently tuned DAB station The open block in the signal strength graph shows the mini...

Page 13: ...l 5 Press and release the Select button The open block in the signal strengthgraphshowstheminimumsignalstrengthneededforgoodDAB reception The signal blocks will go up and down showing the changing signal strength as you adjust the wire aerial or the radio position Any new radio stations found on the tuned DAB multiplex will be added to the list stored in the radio 6 Press and release the Select bu...

Page 14: ...ted 3 Press and hold the Menu button 4 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until DRC appears on the display Press and release the Select button The display will show the current DRC value 5 PresstheTuningUporDownbuttonstoselecttherequiredDRCsetting default is 0 6 PressandreleasetheSelectbuttontoconfirmthesetting Afterseveral seconds the display will return to the normal radio display Note Not all ...

Page 15: ...gth 5 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 6 To find other stations press and release the Tuning Up button as before 7 Press and release the Tuning Down button to cause your radio to search from high frequency to low frequency and t...

Page 16: ...elease the Tuning Up or Down buttons to tune to a station The frequency will change in steps of 50kHz If the radio is tuned to a station of sufficient signal strength with RDS information present then the display may change to show the station name 5 When the waveband end is reached the radio will recommence tuning from the opposite waveband end 6 Set the Volume to the desired setting 7 To switch ...

Page 17: ...nfo button to cycle through the various options a Scrolling text Displays scrolling text messages such as artist track name phone in number etc b Programme type Displaystypeofstationbeinglistenedto e g Pop Classic News etc c Date Displays the current date d Frequency Displays the frequency of the station being listened to Note If no RDS information is available the radio will be unable to display ...

Page 18: ...M Scan Zone shows on the display Press and release the Select button to enter the scan sensitivity adjustment menu 5 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to switch between Local Strong stations only and Distant All stations options on the lower line of the display The Distant option will allow the radio to find weaker signals when scanning 6 Press and release the Select button to confirm your selec...

Page 19: ...them to tune stations is the same for FM and DAB modes and is described below 1 Press the On Off button to switch on the radio 2 Press and release the Band button to select the DAB or FM mode 3 Tune to the required station as previously described 4 Press and hold the required Preset button 1 4 The display shows for example Preset 1 stored The station will be stored under the chosen preset Repeat t...

Page 20: ...se the required Preset button The display will show for example Preset 2 Empty if no station has been stored to that preset If a preset has been stored then the display will show either the station name for DAB stations or the frequency for FM stations 4 Your radio will tune to the chosen preset station stored in the preset memory 1 3 2 BBC Radio 2 Just a minute ...

Page 21: ...ect button 5 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to select the desired alarm minute The egg timer will increase in 1 minute increments up to 99 minutes A further press will cause the alarm timer to be set to 00 00 which will cancel the alarm timer function 6 Press the Select button to confirm the alarm time The display will exit the timer alarm options The timer alarm symbol will show on the displ...

Page 22: ... or Down buttons to select the desired sleep time The options are 15 30 45 60 or 90 minutes A further press will cause the sleep timer to be set to OFF which will cancel the sleep function 6 Press the Select button to confirm the setting The display will exit the sleep options The sleep symbol will show on the display Your radio will switch off after the preset sleep time has elapsed 7 To cancel t...

Page 23: ...ing Up or Down buttons until System appears on the display Press and release the Select button 4 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until Time appears on the display Press and release the Select button 5 PresstheTuningUporDownbuttonsuntil SetTime Date appears on the display 6 Press and release the Select button The hour digits will flash on the display 7 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to set...

Page 24: ...o change the day as needed 12 Press and release the Select button The month will flash on the display 13 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to set the current month 14 Press and release the Select button The year will flash on the display 15 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to set the current year 16 Press and release the Select button to confirm the clock setting The display will show Time Sa...

Page 25: ...elease the Select button 4 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until Time appears on the display Press and release the Select button 5 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until Time Set 12 24 hour appears on the display Press and release the Select button 6 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to select either 12 or 24 hour format Press and release the Select button to confirm If the 12 hour clock ...

Page 26: ...s the Tuning Up or Down buttons until Time appears on the display Press and release the Select button 5 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until Auto update appears on the display Press and release the Select button 6 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to choose Update from Any UpdatefromDAB UpdatefromFM or Noupdate Pressandrelease the Select button DAB System System Time Time Auto update 3 6 3 ...

Page 27: ...r off position 1 Press the Poolside alarm button to activate the buzzer 2 Press the Poolside alarm button again to stop the buzzer Poolside LED torch Your radio has a built in LED torch which can be used to illuminate for a short distance when required The lamp can be used with the radio in the on or off position 1 Press the Poolside LED torch button to switch on the torch LED 2 Press the Poolside...

Page 28: ...ur radio is supplied with a carrying strap 1 The strap is fitted as shown in the diagrams 1 4 below 2 Ensure that the free end of the strap is completely through the buckle before using the strap to carry the radio 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 29: ...e Menu button 3 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until System appears on the display Press and release the Select button 4 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until SW version appears on the display 5 Press and release the Select button The software version shows on the display 6 Press and release the Menu button to exit the software version display 3 4 3 4 3 5 2 6 1 DAB System System SW versio...

Page 30: ...LECT to confirm reset 5 PressandreleasetheSelectbuttonagaintoconfirmtheresetoperation 6 Afullresetwillbeperformed Thestationlistandpresetswillbeerased Sleep timer settings will be set to their default values The display will show Restarting and the unit will behave as when first switched on see page 8 In case of malfunction due to electrostatic discharge reset the product reconnection of power sou...

Page 31: ...our format Display backlight 1 The display backlight will be switched on for approximately 15 seconds when any button is pressed Splash proof when used on battery only TheSplashradio isdesignedtowithstandoccasionalexposuretosplashing water in a bathroom shower or poolside environment The radio is not intended to be immersed in water ...

Page 32: ...d The name plate is located on the rear of the unit No objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the radio It is recommended to operate the product such that there is 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 or its ventilation openings with items such as news...

Page 33: ... size not supplied Battery Life Approx 60 hours of listening for 4 hoursadayatnormalvolumeusingalkaline cells when used in DAB mode Battery life in FM mode will be less Frequency Coverage FM 87 50 108MHz DAB 174 928 239 200MHz Circuit features Loudspeaker 76mm Output Power 500mW Aerial system FM Wire aerial DAB Wire aerial The Company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice ...

Page 34: ...33 Notes ...

Page 35: ...e 2 Consequential damage 3 Receivers with removed or defaced serial numbers Procedure Any claim under 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 attent...

Page 36: ...RTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES 97 99 Worton Road Isleworth Middlesex TW7 6EG Technical Helpline 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri during office hours Website http www robertsradio co uk 2012 Roberts Radio Limited Issue 1 ...

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