Roberts Blutune 200, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Please read this manual before use ROBERTS DAB DAB FM CD SD USB Bluetooth Sound System ...

Page 2: ...ting and reconnecting a Bluetooth device 28 CD MP3 WMA 29 36 Compact discs 29 Playing a CD 30 31 Repeat and shuffle options 32 33 Contents MP3 WMA CD mode 34 MP3 WMA file and folder selection 35 36 SD USB playback and recording 37 44 Using SD cards and USB memory devices 37 SD USB file and folder selection 38 39 Recording to SD USB 40 42 Deleting and formatting 43 44 Clock and Alarms 45 51 Alarms ...

Page 3: ...eo soundtracks directly from your smart phone tablet or similar devices The section for CD MP3 WMA player describes how to play digital audio CDs or MP3 WMA files which have previously been recorded to CD R or CD RW The section for SD USB media describes playback and record using SD card and USB memory devices The section titled Clock and Alarms describes setting the clock as well as explaining th...

Page 4: ...y also be used for charging smart phones or tablets Note 8cm mini CDs cannot be played Transparent or partly transparent CDs cannot be played Unusually thin Eco CDs cannot be played Some copy protected CDs may not be playable Clock display with time and date when in standby Two alarm timers with snooze feature to wake you to either buzzer radio CD SD card or USB memory device with humane wake syst...

Page 5: ... Folder Down button 3 Mode Record button 4 Tuning Down Rewind button Top 5 Select Preset Stop button 6 Info Menu button 7 On Standby Volume control 8 Telescopic aerial 1 4 9 Folder Up button 10 CD eject button 11 Tuning Up Fast forward button 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ...

Page 6: ...a red sensor 16 CD loaded indicator 17 CD slot 18 Telescopic aerial 19 Mains input socket 20 Headphone socket 21 Auxiliary input socket 22 USB socket for software upgrades only 23 USB socket play record charge 24 SD SDHC card slot CD 14 Rear 15 17 19 18 16 13 DAB DAB Band III 5A 13F 20 21 22 23 24 12 ...

Page 7: ...se button 8 Volume Down button 9 Volume Up button 10 Select Preset Stop button 11 Folder Down button 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 8 9 11 10 All the functions of the Blutune 200 Sound System can be controlled using either the sound system buttons or the remote control with the exception of the CD Eject function The CD Eject function can only be controlled using the CD Eject button on the sound system ...

Page 8: ... the lip in the bottom right hand corner then click into place 4 Close the battery cover by inserting the retaining lug first then apply pressure to the free end such that the catch latches the cover securely 5 If the remote is not to be used for an extended period of time it is recommended that the batteries are removed IMPORTANT The batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat suchassunshin...

Page 9: ...ndicator K Repeat single track indicator L Repeat all indicator M Repeat indicator N Repeat folder indicator O CD SD USB indicators P Two line text display On Standby Volume control Your sound system has a top control that has the following functions 1 Momentarily press and release the control to switch your sound system on or into standby mode 2 Rotatethecontrolclockwisetoincreasethevolumeandanti...

Page 10: ...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 first switched on the clock display will show 12 00 and the unit will enter standby mode It will then scan for DAB radio stations and when stations have been found the clock and date should be set automatically Note that the disp...

Page 11: ...ed 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 selected station cannot be received your radio will display No DAB station 7 If no signals are found it may be necessary to relocate your sound system to a position giving better reception and then repeat...

Page 12: ...ow Connecting while your radio finds the new station The use of memory presets is described on page 22 4 Adjust the Volume to the required setting If after selecting a station the display shows No DAB Station it may be necessary to relocate your radio to a position giving better reception Secondary services DAB 1 Certain radio stations have one or more secondary services associatedwiththem Ifastat...

Page 13: ... 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 current DAB radio station 1 a b c d e BBC Radio 4 Talk BBC Radio 4 BBC National DAB BBC Radio 4 I m sorry I ha...

Page 14: ...lows 1 Press and hold the Menu button DAB Menu will appear on the display 2 Press and release the Select button to enter the DAB menu 3 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until Scan appears on the display 4 Press and release the Select button The display will then show Scanning and your sound system will perform a scan of the Band III DAB channels As new stations are found the station counter on ...

Page 15: ...tons until Manual tune appears on the display Press and release the Select button 4 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to select the desired DAB channel 5 Press and release the Select button The open block in the signal strength graph shows the minimum signal strength needed for good DAB reception The signal blocks will go up and down showing the changing signal strength as you adjust the telesco...

Page 16: ...ldtheMenubutton DABMenu willappearonthedisplay Press and release the Select button to enter the DAB menu 3 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until the display shows DRC 4 Press and release the Select button to enter the DRC adjustment menu 5 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to select the required DRC setting the default is Off The chosen DRC setting will be marked with an asterisk 6 Press and...

Page 17: ...the DAB menu 3 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until Station order appears on the display Press and release the Select button to enter the station order selection menu 4 PresstheTuningUporDownbuttonstochoosebetweenalphanumeric or ensemble The chosen station order setting will be marked with an asterisk Alphanumeric sorts the station list alpha numerically 0 9 A Z Ensemble organises the station...

Page 18: ...find other stations press and hold the Tuning Up button as before 7 Press and hold down the Tuning Down button for 2 3 seconds to cause your radio to search from high frequency to low frequency and to stop automatically when it finds a station of sufficient strength 8 When the end of the waveband is reached your radio will recommence tuning from the opposite end of the waveband 9 Adjust the Volume...

Page 19: ...formation present then the display may change to show the station name 5 When the end of the waveband is reached the radio will recommence tuning from the opposite end 6 Set the Volume to the desired setting 7 To switch off your sound system press and release the On Standby button 2 7 3 4 4 Note If you find that FM reception is poor try repositioning the telescopic aerial Fully extend and position...

Page 20: ... Displaysscrollingtextmessagessuchas 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 Date Displays the current date d Station name Displays the name of the station being listened to Note If no RDS information is available the radio will be unable to display the station name radio text and programme type information If...

Page 21: ...d the Menu button FM Menu will appear on the display Press and release the Select button to enter the FM menu 4 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until Audio setting appears on the display Press and release the Select button 5 To switch to mono to reduce the hiss from a weak FM signal press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until Forced mono appears on the display Press and release the Select button...

Page 22: ...to enter the FM menu 4 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until Scan setting shows on the display Press and release the Select button to enter the scan sensitivity adjustment mode 5 PresstheTuningUporDownbuttonstoswitchbetweenLocal 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 P...

Page 23: ... the desired waveband DAB or FM 3 Tune to the required station as previously described 4 Press and hold the Preset button The display will show for example 1 Empty if no station has been stored to that preset 5 Use the Tuning Up or Down buttons to select the desired preset station number under which you wish to store the station 6 Press and release the Preset button until the display shows for exa...

Page 24: ...le 1 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 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to select the desired preset station 5 Press and release the Select button Your radio will tune to the chosen preset station stored in the preset memory 2 4 4 3 5 1 BBC Radio Pr...

Page 25: ...the display Press and release the Select button to enter the menu 4 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until Language shows on the display Press and release the Select button to enter the language adjustment menu 5 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until your desired language appears on the display The current language setting will be marked with an asterisk 6 PressandreleasetheSelectbuttontoco...

Page 26: ... greatly depend upon the construction of the building Bluetooth communication range may be substantially reduced if the signal passes through a solid object Human bodies brick and concrete walls heavy furniture or bookcases will all reduce the operational range of your Bluetooth devices to a greater or lesser extent Glass dry wall or wood paneled walls and office partitions may have a less severe ...

Page 27: ... a few seconds you should see a device named Blutune 200 Just occasionally it may take longer for the sound system to be found by your device 5 Select Blutune 200 to cause your phone tablet or PC to pair with your sound system and to establish a connection 6 Once the connection is established the Bluetooth indicator on the front panel will stop flashing and will remain lit A message will be displa...

Page 28: ...ouareusingheadphonespluggedintoyoursoundsystem we strongly recommend that the sound system s volume control is used as the means of adjusting the audio volume You will then need to set the volume on the connected Bluetooth device to a higher level The purpose here is to prevent unexpectedly loud noises in the headphones when changing audio sources in the sound system or when switching on and off 3...

Page 29: ...need to re enable the connection from your device s Bluetooth settings The sound system will then connect to the device 3 To connect to a new device press and release the Tuning up or Down button until PAIRING is displayed then pess the Select button The sound system will become discoverable by other devices The Bluetooth indicator on the front panel will flash and Bluetooth Pairing will be shown ...

Page 30: ...t free cloth 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 parked in the sun CD R CD RW discs Your Blutune 200 sound system can playback CD DAformat audio CD R CD RW discs that have been finalised upon completion of recording Finalising enables a CD R ...

Page 31: ...button To reload a CD 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 load its track list The display will show LOADING and then READING as the information is read 5 If you load a disc containing MP3 or WMA files your sound system will enter the MP3...

Page 32: ...tect the presence of an inserted CD as may happen if the CD has a large area of transparency Selecting a track 1 While the CD 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 stopped Skip to the desired track using the Fast forward or Rewind buttons rele...

Page 33: ...Off The repeat function will be disabled One 1 The current track a single track will be repeated All All tracks on the CD will be played repeatedly Dir Alltracksinthecurrentfolderwillbeplayedrepeatedly Selecting a repeat option will cancel the shuffle setting if previously applied When the repeat function is On the repeat symbol is shown along with one of the repeat option symbols above Note The f...

Page 34: ...ing Up or Down buttons until the required shuffle option shows on the display and then press the Select button to confirm the setting Off The shuffle function will be disabled On All tracks will be played in random order Selecting the shuffle option will cancel any repeat setting if previously applied Pressing Stop or ejecting the CD will cancel any repeat or shuffle setting 2 3 2 3 2 3 1 04 01 44...

Page 35: ...e 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 product documentation for relevant information When you are making audio CDs take care to observe all legal requirements and ensure that the copyright of third parties is not infringed 1 To select the CD mode press and release...

Page 36: ...removed the unit will reload the disc after 10 seconds and then enter standby mode To reloadaCDthathasjustbeenejected presstheEjectbuttonasecond time Selecting a file 1 While the CD is playing press either the Fast forward or Rewind buttons to change to the desired file the file number is updated in the display If there is more than one folder when all files in the current folder have been played ...

Page 37: ...stop or play mode press and release either the Up or Down Folder buttons The first file of the next or previous folder will be played Repeat and shuffle options The Blutune 200 allows you to use the same playback options for files as can be used for conventional CDs see pages 30 33 In addition to repeat a single file and repeat all options there is also a repeat folder facility 1 1 1 1 CD MP3 WMA ...

Page 38: ...g WMA Lossless WMA Voice WMA 10 Professional nor files of any format which have DRM protection The SD card and USB slots are located on the rear panel of your sound system Inserting and removing memory devices 1 To insert an SD card into your sound system push the card label side upward and gold contacts first into the card slot on the rear of your sound system until it clicks To remove the card p...

Page 39: ...lecting a file 1 While the SD card USB memory device is playing press either the Fast forward or Rewind buttons to change to the desired file The file number is updated in the display If there is more than one folder when all files in the current folder have been played the next folder will be played 2 You can also skip files when the player is in stop mode Skip to the desired file using the Fast ...

Page 40: ...y device is playing or stopped press and release either the Up or Down Folder buttons The first file of the next or previous folder on the memory will be played Repeat and shuffle options The Blutune 200 allows you to use the same playback options for files as can be used for conventional audio CDs see pages 30 33 In addition to Repeat Once and RepeatAll options there is also a Repeat Folder facil...

Page 41: ...nt on the media Making a recording 1 Select the desired source for the recording DAB FM CD etc AUX IN is shown in the illustration Set the volume to the required listening level the volume of the recording will not be affected by this 2 Insert the media on to which the recording is to be made 3 Press and hold the Record button The display will show Record init If only one media type is present the...

Page 42: ...e removed when recording is stopped Removing media while recording is in progress may corrupt data on the card leading to the loss of files previously written The USB connection is intended to be used to allow the Blutune 200 to play MP3 and WMA files from solid state flash memory devices The USB connection is not intended to be connected to other USB devices such as computers or hard disk drives ...

Page 43: ...be recorded on to SD or USB 4 Press and hold the Record button The display will show Record init 5 If only one media type is present the audio will stop while the source media is taken back to the beginning of the current file Recording will then start 6 If both SD and USB media are detected then a menu is offered to allow you to choose between Card and USB recording Select one or the other as nee...

Page 44: ... Select button to enter the Delete Format menu The display will show Delete as the default option 4 In order to delete a single file the file which is currently displayed press the Select button once more The display will show Cancel as the default option 5 If you do not wish to delete the file press the Select button with Cancel displayed Alternatively to delete the file press one of the Tuning U...

Page 45: ...e files on the media press the Select button with Cancel displayed Alternatively to delete all of the files press one of the Tuning Up or Down buttons to display OK and then press the Select button The display will show Formatting while all of the files and folders on the card are deleted The operation will generally only take a few seconds When completed the display will show No file Note Althoug...

Page 46: ...the display Press and release the Select button to enter the alarm setup menu 3 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to display the required alarm 1 or 2 Press and release the Select button Alarm Setting will show on the display 4 Press and release the Select button to choose alarm setting Alarm On Off will show on the upper line of the text display 5 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to choose w...

Page 47: ... DAB will wake you with DAB radio FM will wake you with FM radio CD will wake you playing a CD USB will wake you playing from a USB memory device SD card will wake you playing from an SD card 10 Press and release the Select button to select the alarm mode Alarm Day will show on the upper line of the text display 11 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to select the required day option for the alarm...

Page 48: ...ct to the specified radio station the buzzer will be used instead Note If the radio is switched on because of a radio alarm you can only use the volume and on off controls See Snooze function on the next page When the buzzer alarm activates it will start softly and gradually increase in level The alarm icon will flash on the screen and the radio will automatically switch back to standby mode when ...

Page 49: ...d release the Select button 4 PresstheTuningUporDownbuttonsuntil View showsonthedisplay 5 Press and release the Select button to cycle through each of the settings for the chosen alarm 1 2 5 2 4 2 4 Snooze function 1 When the alarm sounds pressing any button other than the On Standby or Volume buttons will silence the alarm for 5 minutes The Snooze symbol ZZZ will flash This sequence can be repeat...

Page 50: ...nction 3 Press and release the Select button The display will exit the sleep options The sleep symbol will show on the display 4 Your sound system will switch off after the preset sleep time has elapsed 5 To cancel the sleep timer and switch off your sound system before the chosen sleep time has elapsed press and release the On Standby button To cancel the sleep timer without switching off your so...

Page 51: ...ppears on the display Press and release the Select button 3 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until Manual appears on the display 4 Press and release the Select button The hour digits will then flash on the display 5 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to set the desired hour 6 Press and release the Select button to enter the hour setting The minute digits will then flash on the display 7 Press ...

Page 52: ...onfirm the clock setting The sound system will exit the menu To return to auto clock set mode The auto clock set mode may be set while the unit is in standby or while playing 1 Press and hold the Menu button 2 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until Set clock appears on the display Press and release the Select button 3 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until Auto appears on the display Press a...

Page 53: ...ound system 2 Press and hold the Menu button 3 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until Set Equalizer appears on the display 4 Press and release the Select button to enter the equalizer menu 5 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to cycle through the various options until the desired option is displayed Press and release the Select button to confirm your choice a Flat no tone modification is appli...

Page 54: ...ed level is displayed 5 Press and release the Select button to confirm the setting Bass control 1 Follow steps 1 4 on the proceeding page to enter the Equalizer setup menu 2 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to cycle through the options until Bass appears on the display 3 Press and release the Select button The current Bass setting will be displayed 4 To adjust the Bass setting press the Tuning ...

Page 55: ...te function Pressing the Play Pause button will mute the output from the loudspeakers 1 Press and release the Play Pause button to mute the sound output The speaker volume symbol on the display will disappear 2 Press and release the Play Pause button again or one of the Volume buttons to un mute the sound output 1 2 ...

Page 56: ...en use the Volume Up or Down buttons or the rotary control on the sound system as needed for comfortable listening 1 DAB DAB Band III 5A 13F Headphone socket A3 5mm stereo Headphone Socket is provided on the rear of your sound system for use with headphones Inserting a plug automatically mutes the internal loudspeakers Please be aware that the sensitivity of headphones can vary widely We therefore...

Page 57: ... buttons until the display shows Set Brightness on the lower line of the text display 3 Press and release the Select button to show the current setting 4 PresstheTuningUporDownbuttonstochangethestandbybrightness level The backlight level will change at the same time so that you can see the effect of the change when the unit is in standby mode 5 Press and release the Select button to save the new s...

Page 58: ...listandpresetswillbeerased Alarmswillbecancelled audioequalizeranddisplaybrightnesssettings will have been set to their default values The clock will be reset and the unit will behave as when first switched on see page 9 In case of malfunction due to electrostatic discharge reset the product usingtheaboveprocedure Insomecircumstancesitmaybenecessary to disconnect and then reconnect the mains power...

Page 59: ...AB mode press and hold the Menu button DAB Menu will appear on the display Press and release the Select button to enter the DAB menu 2 Press the Tuning Up or Down button until the SW Version option is displayed Press and release the Select button to display the software version information for a few seconds 3 Pess and release the Menu button to cancel the display To display the CD MP3 WMA software...

Page 60: ...laying and recording audio files the USB socket on the rear panel of your sound system can be used for charging your smart phone or tablet It is intended to be used with the USB compatible charging lead that is generally supplied with such devices Note that the maximum charging current available is limited to 1 Amp In addition many devices use proprietary schemes to identify their chargers This me...

Page 61: ...nd quality and freedom from interference than will often be obtained on the FM band The name plate is located on the rear of your sound system The sound system shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the sound system It is recommended to operate the product such that there is a minimum distance 10cm recommended to adjac...

Page 62: ...r If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off remove the fuse and dispose 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 fitted then follow the instructions given below IMPORTANT DO NOT make any connection to the larger terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the safety ...

Page 63: ...under guarantee 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 ...

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