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1. If you need any further advice please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri Battery operation using rechargeable batteries also see page 23 1 Ensure your radio is disconnected from the mains supply and the aerial is fully retracted ROBERTS expression 2 Open the battery cover on the base of the unit by using a flat bladed screwdriver to loosen the screw securing the battery cover 3 Slide the switch inside the battery compartment to the NiMH position 4 Insert four Rechargeable 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 The radio is designed to be used with Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH rechargeable batteries 5 Close the battery cover and gently tighten the screw using a flat bladed screwdriver Do not overtighten 6 Plug the mains adaptor into your radio and then plug the adaptor into the mains 7 The Charge light will flash green indicating that the batteries are charging Batteries will be fully charged in around 3 7 hours depending on their capacity The charge light shows a steady green light when the battery charging is complete ee EES Important when using rechargeable batteries the battery switch must be placed in the NiMH position Batteries will only be charged whe2. Manual tuning FM 1 Press the On Off button to switch on your radio Press the DAB FM button to select the FM band Carefully extend the telescopic aerial fully for FM reception Rotate the Tuning control to tune to a station With each click of the control the frequency will change up or down by 50 kHz When the waveband end is reached the radio will recommence tuning from the opposite waveband end Set the Volume control to the desired settings To switch off your radio press the On Off button If you find that an FM broadcast has a lot of background hiss this may often be reduced by setting the radio into Mono reception mode for the current FM station Please refer to the section Stereo Mono setting FM on page 18 for further details If you need any further advice please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri my ait Tuning 29 36NHz FM 9 S5MHz 4 Volume 14 Display modes FM The Radio Data System RDS is a system in which inaudible digital information is transmitted in addition to the normal FM radio programme RDS offers several useful features In FM mode the bottom line of the display can be set to any of the following display options 1 Press the Info button to cycle through each of the options a Scrolling text Displays scrolling text messages such as artist track name phone in number etc b Program type Displays type of statio
3. g Signal Strength Displays a graph showing the signal strength for the station being received Info BBC E7 DAE In sorry I have BEC RY DAB Waried SFeech BBC E7 DAE BBC Hatiornal DAB BEC E7 DAB 19 17 88 86 2614 BEC Re DAB 126E 225 64NHz BEC RY DAE Shkbes HP BEC 7 DAB EEEN BREE Finding new radio stations DAB As time passes new stations may become available To find new stations proceed as follows AP Press and release the Auto Tune button The display will show Scanning and your radio will perform a scan of the Band IIl DAB channels As new radio stations are found the station counter on the right hand side of the display will increase and the radio stations will be added to the list stored in the radio eae SC arhirilrrd BERR REEEe 24 Secondary services DAB Certain radio stations have one or more secondary services associated with them If a radio station has a secondary service associated with it the display will show gt gt next to the station name on the station list The secondary service will then appear immediately after the primary service as you rotate the tuning control clockwise Press and release the Tuning control to select the station When the secondary service shuts down your radio will automatically switch back to the main radio station or primary service if it is available If y
4. Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss Auxiliary input socket 1 Connect a stereo or mono audio source i e CD player MP3 player etc to the Auxiliary input socket 2 Press the On Off button to switch on the radio Press and release the DAB FM button until the display shows AUX IN Note that the Auxiliary Input mode can only be selected when a plug is inserted in the socket 3 Adjust the Volume control on your player and on the radio for comfortable listening 4 Remove the cable from the Auxiliary input socket or press and release the DAB FM button to cancel Auxiliary Input mode If you need any further advice please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri 22 A Few Words about Batteries Your Roberts Expression radio has been designed to use a choice of power sources You may plug it into the mains using the supplied high efficiency adaptor or for listening away from the mains you may use either alkaline or rechargeable batteries We do not recommend the use of carbon zinc or zinc chloride batteries It is very important that you read the advice and warnings given below 1 Whichever type of batteries you choose to use it is very important that the battery selection switch under the cover is set to the correct type a If no batteries ar
5. ROBERTS 2 Open the battery cover on the base of the unit by using a flat bladed Sire f screwdriver to loosen the screw securing the battery cover 3 Slide the switch inside the battery compartment to the Alkaline position 4 Insert four LR20 D size Alkaline 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 5 Close the battery cover and gently tighten the screw using a flat bladed screwdriver Do not overtighten Important when using Alkaline batteries the battery switch must be placed in the Alkaline position Failure to do so could result in serious damage to the batteries or radio a When the batteries are exhausted the charge low battery indicator will show red for a short while The radio will then switch itself off It may not be possible to switch the radio back on until the batteries are replaced or until the radio is connected to the mains adaptor e Ifthe radio is not to be used for any extended period of time it is 7 Size Df Size D recommended that the batteries are removed from the radio We would recommend for economy that the Expression is used via the AC adaptor whenever possible with battery operation for occasional use only If extended listening using batteries is anticipated then the use of rechargeable batteries is recommended
6. Reset Note The initial setting out of the box or after a System Reset causes the 19 radio to ignore weaker or more distant signals On Off DAB FM Info Tuning 4 4 FH FH Scan Zone FM Scan ore Lozal FH Scan one Distant Software version The software display cannot be altered and is just for your reference 1 To view the software version on the display ensure your radio is in DAB mode and press and hold the Info button for 2 seconds 2 Rotate the Tuning control until the display shows SW version Press the Tuning control the software version will appear on the display 3 Press the Info button to revert to the normal display mode If you need any further advice please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri Info Tuning DAE SH version i SH version u4 0 1 3 27537 3 9 20 System reset If your radio fails to operate correctly or some digits on the display are missing or incomplete it may be possible to restore normal operation by carrying out a System Reset operation on your radio This will restore the radio s settings to their factory defaults No presets will be stored and the list of DAB radio stations will be empty If you have moved to a different part of the country and you wish to erase local DAB radio stations that are no longer available from the stored list then you may c
7. 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 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 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 on the rear of this manual These statements do not affect the statutory rights of a consumer ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES 97 99 Worton Road Isleworth Middlesex TW7 6EG Technical Helpline 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri during office hours Website http Awww robertsradio co uk C Dx 2010 Roberts Radio Limited Issue 1
8. ROBERIS Enjoy Listening expression DAB FM RDS Stereo Digital Radio with built in battery charger PAB Digital Audio Broadcasting Please read this manual before use Contents CONDOS sireci aee EEEE ae eee teen 2 3 Battery operation using alkaline batteries 1 0 0 0 4 Battery operation using rechargeable batteries 5 Using the AC adaptor ceceececeteteeeceeenteeeeeeentieeeeeeenaees 6 Operating your radio DAB 221cccceeeeeetsteeeeeteeeteettees 7 Selecting a station DAB s sssssrserisierenrsrrnerrrnensrnsninnersna 8 Display modes DAB oe cicisessccccieceecccsstansicccstenssecetuuiinneetts 9 Finding new stations DAB ccccceseeteeesteeeeteenenees 10 Secondary Services DAB ccccccecteentetteeeetnneeeeeees 10 Manual tuning DAB sssrinin iaaea 11 Signal strength display DAB 1ccccccccseeeteeetttneeeeees 11 Dynamic range control DRC settings DAB 12 Operating your radio Search tuning FM 008 13 Manual tuning FM u eeeeccetcceeeeteeeteeteteeeeeeeeeeeetenenaees 14 Display modes FM ssssesssssrseerrrrerrsnnnrrernnanurnrninaneeannaa 15 Favourite DUTLON sessssraroisirisiisserinare eneren 16 Recalling your favourite station eccecceceeeeeeeeenteees 16 Preset stations DAB and FM seesesssrrsesrsenersrrrrneennnnns 17 Stereo Mono Setting FM sssssrserinserrnrerrnerraneneinennnnens 18 Scan sensitivity Setting FM sssssesissesr
9. arry out this procedure Your radio will automatically re scan for the DAB stations available at your current location when it restarts 1 Ensure your radio is in DAB or FM mode Press and hold down the Info button for 2 seconds 2 Rotate the Tuning control until the display shows Factory Reset then press and release the Tuning control 3 Ifyouwish to perform the reset operation press and release the Tuning control one more time A full reset of your radio will be performed All presets and station lists will be erased 4 After a system reset a scan of the DAB band will be performed In case of malfunction due to electrostatic discharge reset the product temporary disconnection of the power adaptor and removal of batteries may be required to resume normal operation If a problem persists our technical staff would be pleased to offer any assistance on operating the radio Our technical helpline number is 020 8758 0338 21 Info Tuning DAE Factory Reset Press SELECT to confirm reset wae Welcome to GAB fT Ti Ty Headphone socket A3 5mm Headphone Socket located on the rear of your radio is provided for use with either headphones or an earpiece Inserting a plug automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker Please be aware that sensitivity of headphones can vary widely We therefore recommend setting volume to a low level before connecting headphones in the radio IMPORTANT
10. be between 3 and 7 hours depending on the battery capacity and their initial state of charge If you use the radio powered from the batteries the charge low battery indicator light will be off until the batteries are exhausted The charge low battery indicator light will then show red for a short while before the radio switches itself off It does this in order that the batteries are not excessively discharged This would otherwise damage the batteries and shorten their life If you use the radio powered from the mains with rechargeable batteries fitted the charging process is suspended until you switch off the radio When you switch off the radio using its On Off button charging will then resume If the batteries have already been charged then they will only charge for a few more minutes before the charge indicator stops flashing If you only listen to your radio for short periods you do not need to connect your radio to the mains to charge the batteries every time that you use it However if the radio is not to be used for a few weeks then we recommend that the batteries are fully charged charge light shows steady green before the radio is put to one side If you intend not to use your radio for some months then we recommend that the batteries are removed and put away keeping them in a cool place out of reach of children away from moisture and such that no metal object can contact the battery terminals With care rechargeable ba
11. ct the radio from the mains completely the mains adaptor should be removed from the mains socket outlet completely If you need any further advice please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri Operating your radio DAB i Carefully extend the telescopic aerial Press the On Off button to switch on your radio The display will show Welcome to DAB If this is the first time the radio is used a quick scan of the Band III DAB channels will be carried out If the radio has been used before the last used station will be selected During the scanning process the lower line of the display shows a bar graph indicating progress of the scan When the scanning is completed the first station in numeric alpha order 0 9 A Z will be selected If the station list is still empty after the scan your radio will display Service not available If no signals are found it may be necessary to relocate your radio to a position giving better reception Then either switch your radio off and on again or press the Auto Tune button to repeat the scan On Off 4 Welcome to DAE SERRE BBC E7 DAE How tunini BBC RY DAB In sorry I have Classic DAB Service not avai Selecting a station DAB 1 The top line of the display shows the name of the station currently selected 2 Rotate the Tuning control to scroll through the list of available stations on the lower line o
12. e Preset button so that the heart symbol shows in the display 5 To listen to one of the preset radio stations rotate the Tuning control until the required radio station is displayed Press and release the Tuning control to select and tune to that station 6 Tocancelthe preset stations view press and release the Preset button so that the heart symbol disappears from the display Your radio will then be able to access the full station list using the Tuning control 17 Preset Tuning Classic lt DAB Classical Music Classic DAB Classical Music Stereo Mono setting FM Your radio will play stereo FM broadcasts in stereo provided that the received signal is of adequate strength However as a stereo signal becomes weaker the audio signal will become poorer It may be preferable to force the radio to play the station in mono in order to reduce the level of background hiss 1 Press the On Off button to switch on your radio 2 Tune to the required FM radio station as previously described see pages 13 14 3 Press andrelease the Tuning control so thatthe display shows Switch to Mono The radio will play the current station in mono The Mono override is a temporary setting and is applied to the currently tuned station only It is cancelled automatically by tuning to another station 4 Ifyou wish to cancel the Mono override while listening to the currently tuned radio station pr
13. e fitted then set the switch to the Alkaline position This position minimises the power consumption when the radio is powered from the mains b If Alkaline batteries are fitted then set the switch to the Alkaline position c If Rechargeable batteries are fitted then set the switch to the NiMH position Your radio is designed to use Nickel Metal Hydride rechargeable batteries No other type of rechargeable battery should be used in the radio 2 NEVER mix old and new Alkaline batteries The old batteries may suffer damage and leak which will damage your radio and whatever the radio is standing on 3 NEVER mix old and new Rechargeable batteries This may result in unreliable charging and shortened battery life Never mix Rechargeable batteries of different types or capacities even if they are new 4 NEVER mix Alkaline and Rechargeable batteries The recharging of Alkaline batteries can be very dangerous 23 Rechargeable batteries Your Expression radio uses a range of methods to ensure correct and safe charging of Rechargeable Nickel Metal Hydride batteries These work to protect your batteries from excessive charge and discharge These protections can only work properly if the advice above is followed In particular the radio will not be able to correctly charge batteries if they are a mixture of different brands or different ages or different capacities We recommend that all the rechargeable batteries used in your radio a
14. ess and release the Tuning so that the display shows Switch to Auto The radio will play the current station in stereo if the signal is sufficiently strong If you need any further advice please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri On Off Tuning 4 Rey 59 SEMH Switch to FH Mona 59 36HHZ Switch to Fi Auto 18 Scan sensitivity setting FM You r radio will normally scan for FM broadcasts which are strong enough to give good reception However you may wish the Auto scan function to also be able to find weaker signals possibly from more distant radio transmitters Your radio includes a local distant option for the Auto scan function Press the On Off button to switch on your radio If needed press the DAB FM button to select the FM band Press and hold the Info button until the display shows FM Scan Zone then press the Tuning control to enter the scan zone selection menu Rotate the Tuning control to switch between Local and Distant options on the lower line of the display The Distant option will allow the radio to find weaker signals when scanning The currently stored setting will be shown with an asterisk on the display Press and release the Tuning control to confirm your selection The radio will then revert to the normal information display The Local or Distant setting is stored in the radio and remains in force until changed or until a System
15. f the display Stop rotating the Tuning control when you find the station that you wish to hear 3 Press and release the Tuning control to select the station The display may show Now tuning while your radio finds the new station 4 Adjust the Volume control to the required setting Note If after selecting a station the display shows Service not available it may be necessary to relocate your radio to a position giving better reception The use of radio station presets for selecting your preferred radio stations is described on page 17 If you need any further advice please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri Classic DAE Classical Music Tuning 4 Classic DAB BBC 7 BBC E7 DAE How tunina Volume Display modes DAB Your radio has a range of display modes 1 Press the Info button to cycle through the various modes a Scrolling text Displays scrolling text messages such as artist track name phone in number etc b Program Type Displays the type of station being listened to e g Pop Classic News etc c Multiplex Name Displays the name of DAB multiplex to which the current station belongs d Time and date Displays the current time and date e Frequency Displays the frequency of the DAB multiplex for the station listened to f Bit rate amp audio type Displays the digital bit rate amp audio type for the station being listened to
16. n being listened to e g Pop Classic News etc c Time and date Displays the current time and date d Frequency Displays frequency of the station being listened to e Audio mode Display shows Auto stereo or Mono Note Your radio will display No Radio Text on the lower line of the display if there is no scrolling text available and No PTY if there is no programme type information 15 Info BBC FR FH The latest news BBC kz FH Por Music BBC R FH iZig 16 66 2614 BBC R FH 29 SBMNHz 29 3 HHz FH Auto Stereng Favourite button Your radio is fitted with a button which when pressed will automatically select the required waveband and tune to your Favourite radio station With this button you can store one favourite station from either the DAB or FM wavebands To set up your favourite station follow these steps 1 Carefully extend the telescopic aerial and switch on your radio 2 Select the desired waveband DAB or FM and tune into the required radio station as described on the preceding pages 3 Press and hold down the Favourite button for 5 seconds until the display shows My Fav Saved Favourite Z Recalling your favourite station 1 Carefully extend the telescopic aerial and switch on your radio If your radio is in Auxiliary Input mode press and release the DAB FM button to select normal radio operation 2 Momentarily press the Favourite but
17. n the radio is switched off and connected to the AC adaptor When the batteries are exhausted the charge low battery indicator IMPORTANT The batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat light will show red for a short while The radio will then switch itself off such as sunshine fire or the like After use disposable batteries should It may not be possible to switch the radio back on until the batteries if possible be taken to a suitable recycling centre On no account are recharged or until the radio is connected to the mains adaptor should batteries be disposed of by incineration e Ifthe radio is not to be used for any extended period of time it is recommended that the batteries are removed from the radio Using the AC adaptor 1 Insert the adaptor plug into the DC in socket on the rear of your radio 2 Plug the adaptor into a standard 13A mains socket outlet Whenever the adaptor is plugged in to the radio and switched on at the mains the batteries are automatically disconnected Ifthe adaptor is plugged in to the radio but not switched on then the radio will run from the batteries if fitted The AC adaptor should be disconnected from the mains supply and the radio when not in use e 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 disconne
18. nal strength display Normally the best reception will be found with the aerial fully extended The clear unfilled rectangle indicates minimum signal level required for satisfactory reception Dynamic Range Control settings DAB Dynamic Range Control also known as DRC can make quieter sounds easier to hear when your radio is used in a noisy environment 1 Press the On Off button to switch on your radio Press and hold in the Info button The display will show Manual tune Rotate the Tuning control until the display shows DRC Press and release the Tuning control to enter the adjustment mode Rotate the Tuning control to select the required DRC setting the 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 level is used as sent by broadcaster Press and release the Tuning control to confirm the setting The display will return to normal tuning mode Note Not all DAB broadcasts are able to use the DRC function If the broadcast does not support DRC then the DRC setting in the radio will have no effect If you need any further advice please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri On Off Info Tuning 4 4 By DAE Manual tune DAE DRC ae DRC DRC 6 DRC DRC ta DRC DRC 1 12 Operating your radio Sea
19. o 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 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 sills in direct sunlight etc Specifications Power Requirements Mains AC 100 V 240V 50 60Hz adaptor Batteries 4 x LR20 D size Battery Life Up to 100 hours of listening for 4 hours a day at normal volume using alkaline cells Up to 15 hours 2500 mAh NiMH Up to 40 hours 9000 mAh NiMH Frequency Coverage FM 87 5 108MHz DAB 174 928 239 200MHz Circuit Features Loudspeaker 2 x 76mm Output Power 2x 1 watt Headphone socket 3 5mm dia stereo Auxiliary Input socket 3 5mm dia stereo Aerial System FM Telescopic aerial DAB Telescopic aerial The Company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice 26 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
20. ou need any further advice please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri Tuning BEC RSL DAE BBC RISS BEC k35 DAB BEC RSL 10 Manual Tuning DAB Manual tuning allows you to tune directly to the various DAB Band Ill channels UK DAB stations are currently located in the range 11B to DAB Marnual tune 12D Info 1 Press and hold in the Info button until the display shows Manual 4 tune Press and release the Tuning control to select this function Manual tune wines 450 174 929MHz 2 Rotate the Tuning control to select the required DAB channel g 3 Press and release the Tuning control The open block in the signal a strength graph shows you the minimum signal strength needed for good DAB reception The signal blocks will go up and down showing 11D 222 H64MHz the changing signal strength as you adjust the telescopic aerial or the radio position Any new radio stations found on the tuned DAB 4 S multiplex will be added to the list stored in the radio Cc 1 35216 DAE How tunini 4 Press and release the Tuning control to return to the normal tuning mode Signal strength display DAB BEC Re DAB 1 Repeatedly press and release the Info button until the lower line of Info 11 the display shows signal strength Position your radio and try adjusting the aerial so as to give maximum number of black rectangles on sig
21. rch tuning FM 1 Carefully extend the telescopic aerial fully 2 Press the On Off button to switch on your radio 3 Press the DAB FM button to select the FM band 4 Press and immediately release the Auto tune button 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 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 will display the station name 6 To find other stations press and release the Auto tune button as before 7 Toscan the FM band in a downwards direction high frequency to low frequency press and hold down the Auto tune button for 2 seconds and then release 8 When the waveband end is reached your radio will recommence tuning from the opposite waveband end o Adjust the Volume control to the required setting The use of radio station presets for selecting your preferred radio stations is described on page 17 13 293 36MHz FM On Off DEEN Searchirde aa 4 4 nere Fe Searchird a a Volume Ch If you find that an FM broadcast has a lot of background hiss this may often be reduced by setting the radio into Mono reception mode for the current FM station Please refer to the section Stereo Mono setting FM on page 18 for further details
22. re bought together as a set They should always be charged together and discharged together and not borrowed from time to time for other applications This will ensure that they give their optimum performance in your radio We recommend that the rechargeable batteries that you use should be from a quality brand and should be of at least 2500mAh capacity Batteries of this capacity should power your radio for between 10 and 15 hours depending upon the volume of the radio whether DAB or FM mode is used DAB mode uses slightly less power than FM and also depending on the condition of the batteries Higher capacity batteries are available and will give longer life but will generally be more expensive Before you first install a new set of rechargeable batteries into your radio you should first make sure that the battery type switch beneath the battery cover is in the NiMH position Install the batteries arranging them as shown inside the battery compartment Plug the mains adaptor into the radio and then into the mains socket While the batteries are charging the charge indicator should show a flashing green light When the batteries are fully charged the indicator will stop flashing and will show a steady green light The time taken to charge the batteries will depend on how much charging they require New batteries may be partly charged when first fitted but it is normal for a set of batteries to take several hours to charge fully this can
23. rrssinerennereriennnneea 19 Software Versio ieissar iira a a Naai 20 TOC e E E A E E iaeette 21 Headphone SOCK oiire iein ipi aai 22 Auxiliary input SOCKCiiss2 csncsssssseietivucteeeearintesateeeeeess 22 A few words about batteries 1 cccccccceeeeneetees 23 24 Display backlight ccccectee cette ee teeeneeeeteeneeeeeteenaeees 25 USB socket for software UPQade cccceeeeeeeeteee 25 General iene Seer east ee sn eee ete 26 SPO CHICALIONS 02 1 cccccccceeceeenescnceeeecenentestesneenennnaneeetees 26 Circ it featur S pp nana an E a AE Pies 26 GUSTAN O sirrane OOIE OR Back page Controls Top DAB FM Auto Tune Favourite Preset Info On Off 1 Speaker x 2 2 Volume control 3 DAB FM button 4 Auto Tune button If you need any further advice please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri Favourite button Info button Preset button On Off button 9 Tuning Select control 10 Charge Low battery indicator 11 Telescopic aerial Controls Rear 12 Headphone socket 13 Auxiliary input socket 14 Battery compartment 15 USB socket for service use only 16 DC input socket 17 Battery compartment screw ao Aux In SDC 7 8V 1 6A 12 13 14 15 16 17 Battery operation using alkaline batteries also see page 23 1 Ensure your radio is disconnected from the mains supply and the aerial is fully retracted
24. t with a damp paper towel or follow the battery manufacturer s advice for clean up 24 Display backlight When using the radio powered from batteries the display backlight will be switched on for approximately 12 seconds when any button is pressed When your radio is powered by the AC mains using the supplied mains adaptor the display backlight will always be on whenever the radio is switched on Peirce DAE wl DAB Poci Music USB socket for software upgrade A USB socket is provided at the rear of your radio for service use only to permit the possibility of updates to the internal software in the future If you register your product at www robertsradio co uk register and include a valid e mail address you will receive notification of software updates 25 General Do not allow this radio to be exposed to water steam or sand 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 It is recommended that the DAB band be used wherever possible as better results in terms of quality and freedom from interference will usually be obtained than on the FM band The name plate is located on the underside 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 radi
25. ton your radio will automatically select the DAB or FM waveband as needed and then tune to the radio Favourite station stored in the favourite memory Z If you need any further advice please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri BEC FR DAE Hy Fav Saved BBC R DAB In sorra have 16 Preset stations DAB and FM To make it easier for you to tune your radio to the stations that you prefer you may store selected radio stations as presets Your radio holds presets separately for DAB and FM radio modes You may set as many or as few presets as you like in each mode You can easily switch between displaying all DAB stations or all FM frequencies and displaying only those that you have set as presets Any station or frequency which has been marked as a preset can easily have the mark cancelled should your preferences or needs change Presets are retained when your radio is switched off 1 To setup your preset stations tune into the required station 2 Press and hold down the Preset button until the displays shows a tick symbol next to the radio station name or frequency This indicates that the radio station is marked as a preset To cancel the preset mark press and hold the Preset button again 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 as needed for any other stations that you want as presets 4 To view only the preset stations for the currently selected waveband when tuning press and release th
26. tteries can last a long time and can operate for many hundreds of charge and discharge cycles When your rechargeable batteries can no longer power your radio adequately please dispose of them responsibly using a local battery recycling facility If you need any further advice please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri To avoid danger and risk of injury please follow these guide lines Improper use of batteries may result in leakage of fluid overheating or explosion Battery fluid is corrosive and may also be toxic Battery fluid can cause skin burns can damage the eyes and can be harmful if swallowed Keep batteries out of the reach of children 2 Do not heat open puncture mutilate or dispose of batteries by burning 3 Do not mix different battery types or old and new batteries Always replace all the batteries at the same time 4 Do not carry or store batteries such that metal objects may contact the end caps 5 Remove batteries from the radio if they are worn out or if you are storing it for a long time 6 Remove old or worn out batteries promptly and recycle or dispose of them according to the regulations applicable to your location 7 Ifa battery does leak remove all batteries from the product taking care to avoid directly touching the leaked fluid If the fluid contacts skin or clothes wash with water immediately Before inserting new batteries thoroughly clean the battery compartmen
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