Roberts RD-45, User Manual

Page 1: ...DAB DAB FM RDS digital radio Please read this manual before use ROBERTS RD 45 ...

Page 2: ...e control DAB 11 Prune stations DAB 12 Operating your radio FM 13 Manual tuning FM 14 Display options FM 15 FM Stereo Mono headphones only 15 Presetting stations 16 Recalling a preset 16 Favourite station button 17 Language function 18 Contents Software version 19 Display backlight 19 System reset 20 Headphone socket 21 Line out socket 21 USB socket for software upgrades 21 General 22 Specificatio...

Page 3: ... aerial 2 On Off button 3 On indicator 4 DAB FM button 5 Auto Tune button 6 Menu button 7 Info button Front 4 3 11 8 Preset buttons 1 4 9 Favourite button 10 Select button 11 Volume control 12 Tuning Down button 13 Tuning Up button 14 LCD display 9 10 1 2 5 6 7 8 12 13 14 ...

Page 4: ...3 Controls 15 Headphone socket 16 Line out socket 17 DC jack socket 19 15 18 USB socket for service use only 19 Battery compartment Back 16 17 18 ...

Page 5: ...ound 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 RD 45 is used via the AC adaptor whenever possible with battery operation for occasional or stand by use only IMPORTANT The batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat ...

Page 6: ...isconnected 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 from the mains completely the mains adaptor should be removed from the mains socket outlet...

Page 7: ...tations is detected the station count will be updated The bottom line of the display shows a bar graph indicating progress of the scan 5 When the scan is completed the first station in numeric alpha order 0 9 A Z will be selected The first station in the list of stations found will be played The display will show the station name in the first line of the display and other information in the second...

Page 8: ...control to the required setting Note If no signal is found it may be necessary to relocate your radio to a position giving better reception 3 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 secondary service will then appear ...

Page 9: ...plex to which the current station belongs d Time and date Displays the current time and date e Channel frequency Displaysthecurrentchannelnumberand frequency f Bit rate Displays the digital bit rate g Signal error Displays the quality of the received DAB signal for the current station Lower numbersmeanthattheradioisreceiving a better signal See also Signal Strength display on the next page a d b f...

Page 10: ...s tuned to a DAB station press and release the Select button to switch between the current display mode and a bar graph which shows the currently received signal strength 2 Position your radio and carefully angle the telescopic aerial for best reception using the signal strength display as a guide Move your radio around and position the aerial so as to give maximum number of black rectangles on th...

Page 11: ...nel 5 Press and release the Select button to select the required DAB channel The large unfilled rectangle 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 or your radios position 6 When a DAB signal is found the display will show the name of the DAB multiplex Any...

Page 12: ...will be marked with an asterisk 5 Press and release the Tuning Up or Down buttons to select the 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 Press and release the Select button to confirm the setting The display will return to normal tuning mode Note Not a...

Page 13: ... DAB FM button until the DAB band is selected 3 Press and release the Menu button 4 Press and release the Tuning Up or Down buttons until the display shows Prune 5 Press and release the Select button 6 Press and release the Tuning Up or Down buttons to highlight Yes Press and release the Select button to cause the stations list to be pruned eliminating unavailable stations 7 If you do not wish to ...

Page 14: ...ation name 6 Press and release the Tuning Down button and then press the Auto Tune button Alternatively press and hold the Tuning Down button for 2 3 seconds Your radio will scan the FM band in a downwards direction high frequency to low frequency 7 Whenthewavebandendisreachedyourradiowillrecommencetuning from the opposite waveband end 8 Rotate the Volume control to the required setting 9 To switc...

Page 15: ...ning from the opposite waveband end 5 Rotate the Volume control to the required setting 6 To switch off your radio press and release the On Off button 14 2 1 6 3 3 5 FM Mode 103 40MHz Note If you find that FM reception is poor try repositioning the Telescopic aerial Fully extend and position vertically for optimum reception If you find that an FM broadcast has a lot of background hiss this may oft...

Page 16: ...pe Displaystypeofstationbeinglistenedto e g Pop Classic News etc c Station name Displays the name of the FM station being listened to d Time and date Displays the current time and date FM Stereo Mono headphones only 1 If an FM 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 radio will switch to mono mo...

Page 17: ...he 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 and release the On Off button to switch on your radio 2 Select the required waveband 3 Momentarily press and release the required Preset button Y...

Page 18: ... or DAB waveband 1 To set up your favourite station tune into the required station 2 Press and hold down the Favourite button 10 sec until the display shows My Fav Saved Recalling your favourite station 1 Press and release the On Off button to switch on the radio 2 Press and release the Favourite button your radio will tune to the station stored in favourite memory 2 1 2 BBC R2 My Fav Saved DAB BB...

Page 19: ...s until the display shows Language 4 Press and release the Select button to enter the language adjustment menu 5 Press and release the Tuning Up or Down buttons until your desired language appears on the display 6 Press and release the Select button to confirm your choice The display will change to the chosen language The chosen language will be marked with an asterisk 2 4 6 3 5 3 5 or Select Lang...

Page 20: ...y shows SW version 4 Press and release the Select button The display shows the software information 5 Press and release the Menu button to exit the software display 2 5 4 3 3 or Select SW version SW version dab mmi FS2052 0 Display backlight 1 Whenusingyourradioonbatteries thedisplaybacklightwillbeswitched on for approximately 12 seconds when any button is pressed 2 When your radio is powered by A...

Page 21: ...isplay will show Press SELECT to confirm reset 5 PressandreleasetheSelectbuttonagain Afullresetwillbeperformed The station list and presets will be erased 6 See Operating your radio on page 6 for further details In the event of a malfunction due to electrostatic discharge mains power supply transients or short interruptions reset the product as above to resume normal operation If you are not able ...

Page 22: ...n cause hearing loss 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 will not mute the internal loudspeaker Set the volume control to adjust the speaker volume level as required USB socket for software upgrade In the event that any software update is made avai...

Page 23: ...bjects 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 newspapers tablecloths curtains etc No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the product It is recommended to avoid using or storing the product at extremes of temperature Avoid leaving the unit in cars on window ...

Page 24: ...s 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 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 attentio...