Roberts Radio RD4 manual

RD4 Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) S port s Radio ROBER TS Operating Instructions[...]

2 Contents Contents ................................................................................................................ 2 Controls .................................................................................................................. 3 Display Screen ..........................................................................[...]

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4 7 8 7. Power Supply socket 8. Earphone socket Controls[...]

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6 Display Screen The radio includes a back lit LCD Display Screen . The icons at the top of the screen form a custom display indicating the status of the radio and any user settings. The two-line alphanumeric display at the bottom of the screen can show up to 16 characters on each line, and provide information about the received stations. Back Ligh[...]

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8 Batteries 1. Open the battery cover located on the rear of the your radio by sliding it in the direction shown by the arrow . 2. Insert 3 x AA size batteries into the compartment. Make sure the (+) and (-) ends of the batteries are positioned as shown inside the compartment. 3. Close the battery cover 4. Batteries should be replaced when the the [...]

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10 Hold switch The Hold switch is used to prevent unintentional operation of your radio. 1. Move the Hold switch on the top of the unit to the “Hold” position, as indicated by the arrow . The power and all other buttons will be disabled, this will prevent accidental operation when your radio is packed in a suitcase or travel bag. 2. T o prevent[...]

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12 Earphones Plug the earphones into the Earphone Socket on the side of the unit. Check the Volume Level icon shows that the volume is not too loud and place the ear-pieces into your ears. Do not turn on the radio with the earphones connected and inserted in your ear . Loud noises can damage your hearing. Aerial The lead connecting earphones to you[...]

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14 V olume Level Icon The number of bars displayed (0 - 7) indicates the current volume. Battery Level Icon The number of bars displayed (0 - 3) indicates the remaining power . Clock The clock displays the time in 24-hour format as broadcast by DAB stations.The Clock is only visible when DAB is being received. Favourites Icon The Favourites icon di[...]

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16 Switching the Radio On 1. Check that the batteries have been installed correctly . 2. Ensure that the Hold switch on the top of the unit is in the “Off” position. 3. Plug the earphones into the socket on the side of the unit. 4. Press the Power button on the top of the unit. 5. The Display Screen will illuminate to show a welcome message. 6.[...]

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18 Digital Label (DLS) 1. After a station has been tuned and is playing, the station name will appear on the first line of the Display Screen . 2. The bottom line displays the first line of the Digital Label (DLS). This information is broadcast along with the audio and contains information relevant to the current broadcast content, and technical da[...]

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20 Displaying the Signal Level While the radio is in play mode the Select button can be used to display the current station Signal Level . 1. Pressing the Select button will display a bar graphic indicating the signal level. The minimum required signal for this station is presented as an open box on the bar . 2. Press the Select button to cancel th[...]

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22 Selecting a Station While the radio is in play mode you can step through the list of available stations by using the Select button. 1. Push the Select button right or left to move the list forward or back. The station names will appear in the bottom line of the Display Screen with arrows on either side 2. When the last station in the list is sho[...]

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24 Presetting stations Selected stations can be stored in memory using the preset function. T o assign a station to a preset the radio must be in play mode. 1. Press the Preset button to access the preset function. 2. The first of a list of ten presets is displayed in the bottom line of the Display Screen . 3. Push the Select button right or left t[...]

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26 Recalling a preset station T o select and play a preset station use the Select button to step through the list. 1. Press the Preset button to access the preset function. 2. The first of a list of ten presets is displayed in the bottom line of the Display Screen . 3. Push the Select button right or left to move the list forward or back. 4. If a s[...]

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28 Adjusting the T one While the radio is in play mode the Tone button can be used to change the tone. The current tone is shown on the Display Screen by the T one icon. 1. Press the Tone button to change the tone setting. List of tone settings: MBass Monitor S tudio Club Arena Flat 2. The next tone setting will be applied to the current station. 3[...]

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30 Using the Menu Function There are a number of system settings that can be accessed from the Menu function. List of system settings: S tation Order Manual Tune Autoscan local Software version 1. Press the Menu button to access the list of system settings. 2. Push the Select button right or left to move the list forward or back until you find the [...]

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32 Station Order When the radio is switched on it compiles a list of stations. The S tation Order functions can change the way this list is displayed on the Display Screen . The default S tation Order is alphanumeric. Selecting S tation Order from the system setting Menu list will display a sub menu. List of available arrangements: Alphanumeric Arr[...]

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34 Adjusting the Station Order 1. Push the Select button right or left to move the list forward or back until you find the desired function. 2. Press the Select button to select the function. 3. When the S tation Order is set to Fav . Stations browsing the S tation Order sub menu from the system settings menu will show an additional option - Favour[...]

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36 Autoscan T uning Selecting Autoscan local from the system setting Menu list will prompt the radio to scan for all available stations. 1. A scanning message and progress bar are shown on the Display Screen . 2. The number on the right hand side of the Display Screen represents the number of stations found. The number will update as the scanning p[...]

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38 Manual tuning Selecting Manual tune from the system setting Menu list allows you to tune the radio to a specified channel. T o select a specific channel use the Select button to step through the list. 1. Push the Select button right or left to move the list forward or back until you find the desired channel. 2. Press the Select button to select [...]

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40 Switching the Radio Off When the radio is switched off the current settings and station lists are saved for future use. If a reset is made before the radio is switched off then default settings will be saved. 1. Press the Power button on the top of the unit and hold for more than two seconds. 2. The Display Screen will illuminate and will displa[...]

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42 Reset The Reset function will erase all settings and station orders set by the user , and restores default settings. Default settings: S tation List is empty All presets are empty S tation order is alphanumeric Equalisation setting is MBass Display mode is scrolling DLS 1 . Press the Menu button down and hold for more than two seconds. The Displ[...]

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44 T roubleshooting The radio is not working and the Display Screen is blank. 1. Press the Power button. 2. Check the condition of the batteries. 3. Check the batteries have been inserted correctly . I cannot hear any sound through the earphones. 1. Plug the earphones into the Earphone Socket on the side of the unit. 2. Adjust the Volume level. The[...]

If you need any further advice, please call our T echnical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 45 T roubleshooting The radio is receiving poor reception. 1. Check the Signal Strength icon shows that a suitable signal is being received. 2. Use the Autoscan function to rescan for all stations. 3. If the Autoscan function does not find a station us[...]

46 General Do not allow this unit to be exposed to moisture e.g. dripping or splashing. Do not leave your radio where excessive heat could cause damage such as in a parked car where the heat from the sun can build up even though the outside temperature may not seem too high.[...]

If you need any further advice, please call our T echnical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 47 Specifications The company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice ?? Roberts to confirm Battery: Battery Life: External Power Supply: Frequency coverage: Earphone Jack: 3 x AA size Approx. ??hrs using alkaline batteries 4.5VDC [...]

48 ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES 97-99 WORT ON ROAD ISLEWORTH MIDDLESEX TW7 6EG Issue 1 Guarantee This radio 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 guaran[...]