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RD-18
DAB digital radio
Please read this manual before use
ROBERTS
Sound for Generations
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Contents Controls.............................................................................. 2 Battery operation ............................................................... 3 Mains operation ................................................................. 3 Operating your radio .......................................................... 4 Selecting a station ............................................................ 5 Secondary services ..................................................
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Controls (Top) 1 2 3 4 5 11 10 9 8 7 6 1. On/Off button 7. Info button 2. Mains LED indicator 8. Select button 3. Line out socket (on rear) 9. Auto Tune button 4. Telescopic aerial (on rear) 10. Liquid crystal display (LCD) 5. Headphone socket (on end) 11. Volume control 6. Tuning control If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 2 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)
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Battery operation 1. Remove the Battery cover on the rear of the unit by pushing the battery door in and downwards. . 2. Insert six LR14 (C 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. Replace the battery cover. 3. Reduced power, distortion 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
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Operating your radio 1. Fully extend the telescopic aerial 2 2. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. The display will show Roberts DAB digital radio for a few seconds. 3. If this is the first time the radio is used a quick scan of UK Band III DAB channels will be carried out. The display will show Autotune Quick scan. If the radio has been used before the last used station will be selected. 4. During Autotune as each group of stations is detected the bottom line of the display will
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Selecting a station 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. 3. Press and release the Select button to select the station. The display may show Tuning while your radio finds the new station. 4. Adjust the Volume control to the required setting. 2 Note: If after selecting a station the display shows Not Available it may be necessary to relocate your radio to a position giving bet
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Secondary services 1. Certain radio stations have one or more secondary services asso- ciated 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 immediately after the primary service as you turn the tuning control. Display modes Your radio has five display modes:- a 1 1. Press the Info button to cycle through the various modes. a. Scrolling text Displays scrolling text mes
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Finding new stations As time passes new stations may become available. To find new stations proceed as follows:- 1 1. Press and release the Auto Tune button, the display will show Autotune Quick scan. Your radio will perform a scan of the UK DAB frequencies. 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 but
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Manual tuning Manual tuning allows you to tune directly to the various Band III DAB channels. UK DAB stations are currently located in the range 11B to 12D. 1 1. Press and hold down the Select button until the display shows Manual tune. Release the Select button. 2. Rotate the Tuning control to select the required DAB channel. 3. Press and release the Select button to select the channel. 4. Rotate the Tuning control to select the stations contained within the Multiplex (group of stations) for
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System reset If your radio fails to operate correctly, or some digits on the display are missing or incomplete carry out the following procedure. 1 1. Switch off your radio 2. Switch on your radio - as soon as the screen shows Roberts DAB digital radio press and hold down the Select button until the display shows System Reset. 2 2 3. A full reset will be performed and the station list will be erased. 4. A Quick scan will then be performed. If a problem persists our technical staff would be plea
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Headphone socket A 3.5mm Headphone Socket located on the right-hand end of you radio is provided for use with either headphones or an earpiece. Inserting a plug automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker. Line out socket A 3.5mm Line out socket located on the rear of you radio is provided for connecting the audio signal to an external amplifier. Inserting a line out audio cable will not mute the internal loudspeaker. Set the volume control to minimum if desired. Display backlight 1. The dis
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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. Specifications Circuit Features Power Requirements Loudspeaker 92mm 4ohms Mains AC 230 volts, 50Hz only Batteries 6 x LR14 (C size) Output Power 3W into 4ohms Battery Life Headphone socket 3.5mm dia Approx. 17 hours of listening for 4 hou
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Mains supply The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked N or The RD-18 will operate from a supply of AC 230 volts, 50Hz only. coloured BLACK. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked L fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too or coloured RED. short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or adaptor. If in doubt
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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 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 telesco
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ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES 97-99 Worton Road Isleworth Middlesex TW7 6EG Technical Helpline :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during office hours) Issue 1
