Roberts Elise, Manual

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

Page 2: ...anual tuning DAB 10 Dynamic range control DAB 11 Operating your radio FM 12 Manual tuning FM 13 Display modes FM 14 FM Stereo Mono function 14 Presetting stations 15 Recalling a preset 15 Favourite station button 16 Software version 17 System reset 18 Headphone socket 19 Contents Line out socket 19 Display backlight 19 General 20 Specifications 21 Circuit features 21 Guarantee 22 1 ...

Page 3: ...Controls 1 Preset buttons 1 4 2 DAB FM button 3 Volume control 4 On Off button 5 Mains On indicator 6 Auto Tune button 7 Info button Top 8 Menu button 9 Tuning Up button 10 Tuning Down button 11 Select button 12 Favourite button 13 LCD display 9 1 7 3 2 4 5 6 8 10 12 11 13 ...

Page 4: ...3 Controls 14 DC input socket 15 Line output socket 16 Headphone socket 18 17 Telescopic aerial 18 Battery compartment Back 14 15 16 17 ...

Page 5: ...istortion and a stuttering sound are all signs that the batteries may need replacing 4 If the radio is not to be used for any extended period of time it is recommended that the batteries are removed from the radio We would recommend for economy that the radio is used via the AC adaptor whenever possible with battery operation for occasional or stand by use only IMPORTANT The batteries should not b...

Page 6: ...witch on the wall socket Whenever the adaptor is used the batteries are automatically disconnected The AC adaptor should be disconnected from the mains supply and from the radio when not in use 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 fro...

Page 7: ...as each group of stations is detected the station count will be updated The bottom line of the display shows a bar graph indicating progress of the Auto tune 5 When the Auto tune is completed the first station in numeric alpha order0 9 A Z willbeselected Thefirststationinthelistofstations found will be played The display will show the station name in the first line of the display and other informatio...

Page 8: ...the required setting Note Ifafterselectingastationthedisplayshows Stationnot available it may be necessary to relocate your radio to a position giving better reception 4 Secondary services DAB 1 Certainradiostationshaveoneormoresecondaryservicesassociated with them If a station has a secondary service associated with it the display will show next to the station name on the station list The seconda...

Page 9: ...ogramme type Displays type of station being listened to e g Pop Classic News etc c Multiplex Name Displays name of multiplex to which the current station belongs d Time and date Displays current time and date e Channel frequency Displays current channel number and frequency f Bit rate audio type Displays the digital bit rate and audio type g Signal strength Displays the quality of the received DAB...

Page 10: ...equencies As new stations are found the station counter on the right hand side of the display will increase and stations will be added to the list 2 To carry out a full scan of the entire DAB Band III frequencies press and hold down the Auto Tune button for more than 2 seconds and then release The station counter on the right hand side of the display will increase and stations will be added to the...

Page 11: ...ons to select the required DAB channel 4 Press and release the Select button to select the required DAB channel The open bar in the middle shows you the minimum signal strength needed for good DAB reception The signal strength bars will go up and down showing the changing signal strength as you adjust the telescopic aerial on your radio 5 When a DAB signal is found the display will show the name o...

Page 12: ...ase the Select button to enter adjustment mode 5 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to select required DRC setting default is 0 DRC 0 DRC is switched off Broadcast DRC will be ignored DRC 1 2 DRC level is set to 1 2 that sent by broadcaster DRC 1 DRC is set as sent by broadcaster 6 PressandreleasetheSelectbuttontoconfirmthesetting Thedisplay will return to normal tuning mode Note Not all DAB broad...

Page 13: ...n Your radio will scan in an upwards direction low frequency to high frequency and stop automatically when it finds a station of sufficient strength 5 After a few seconds the display will update and show station name 6 Press the Tuning Down button and then press theAuto Tune button to scan the FM band in a downwards direction high frequency to low frequency 7 Whenthewavebandendisreachedyourradiowill...

Page 14: ...elescopic aerial 3 Press either the Tuning Up or Down buttons to tune to a station The frequency will change in steps of 50kHz 4 When the waveband end is reached the radio will recommence tuning from the opposite waveband end 5 Rotate the Volume control to the required setting 6 To switch off your radio press the On Off button 5 2 1 3 3 ...

Page 15: ...on being listened to e g Pop Classic News etc c Time and date Displays current time and date d Frequency Displays frequency of the station being audio mode listened to and displays the audio mode Auto stereo or mono FM Stereo Mono headphones only 1 If a station being received is weak some hiss may be audible To reduce the hiss press and release the Select button until the display shows Mono your r...

Page 16: ...tion as previously described 3 Press and hold the required Preset button until the display shows e g Preset 1 saved The station will be stored under the chosen preset button Repeat this procedure for the remaining presets 4 Stations stored in the memories may be overwritten by following the above procedure Recalling a preset 1 Press the On Off button to switch on your radio 2 Select the required w...

Page 17: ...This button can store one favourite station from either the FM or DAB waveband 1 To set up your favourite station tune into the required station 2 Press and hold down the Favourite button 3 4 sec until the display shows Favourite stored Recalling your favourite station 1 Press the On Off button to switch on the radio 2 Momentarily press the Favourite button your radio will tune to the station stor...

Page 18: ...red and is just for your reference 1 In FM mode press the Menu button the software version will appear on the display 2 In DAB mode press the Menu button and then press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until the software version appears on the display 1 2 2 2 ...

Page 19: ...Press in and release the Select button to select System reset A full reset will then be applied to your radio All presets and station lists will be erased 3 After a system reset a scan of the DAB band will be performed In case of malfunction due to electrostatic discharge reset the product reconnection of power source may be required to resume normal operation If a problem persists our technical s...

Page 20: ...nusingyourradioonbatteries thedisplaybacklightwillbeswitched on for approximately 12 seconds when any button is pressed 2 When your radio is powered by AC mains the display backlight will always be switched on Line out socket A 3 5mm Line out socket located on the rear of your radio is provided for connecting the audio signal to an external amplifier Inserting a plug into the line output socket wil...

Page 21: ...is located on the back of your radio Your radio should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that 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 ...

Page 22: ...rial DAB Telescopic aerial Specifications Power Requirements Mains AC 230 volts 50Hz only adaptor Batteries 6 x LR14 C size Battery Life Approx 30 hours of listening for 4 hours a day at normal volume using alkaline cells Frequency Coverage FM 87 5 108MHz DAB 174 928 239 200MHz The Company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice ...

Page 23: ...r defaced serial numbers N B Damaged or broken telescopic aerials will not be replaced under guarantee 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 ser...

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