CRD-19
DAB digital clock radio with dual alarm
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Controls (Top)
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1. Station preset buttons
2. Speaker
6. Tuning Up/Down/Snooze button
7. LCD display
3. Auto Tune button
4. Advanced info button
5. Classic FM button
8. Alarm button
9. Menu/Select button
10. Standby button
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Controls (left hand side)
11. Display dimmer control
12. Volume control
13. Headphone socket
14. Line out socket
15. Auxiliary in socket
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Controls (rear)
16. Wire DAB aerial
17. DC jack socket
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Using the clock radio for the first time
Your clock radio is supplied with a Mains Adaptor.
1. Place your clock radio on a flat surface.
2. Insert the adaptor plug into the DC socket located on the rear of your
clock radio.
3. Fully extend the wire aerial located on the rear of your clock radio. The
wire should be fully extended and positioned for optimum reception.
4. Plug the adaptor into a standard 13 amp mains socket outlet.
5. When your clock radio is first switched on the display will show "DAB
Digital Radio" then "Clock setting" and a station search will be per-
formed automatically.
6. When stations have been found, the clock information will appear on
the display.
7. If no stations have been found "0 Services Found" then "Service N/A"
will be displayed. It may then be necessary to relocate your clock
radio to a position giving better reception. You should then carry out
an autoscan to find stations as described on page 8.
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Operating your clock radio
1. Press the Standby button to switch on your clock radio. The display
will show "Tuning" for a few seconds.
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2. If the clock radio has been used before, the last used station will be
selected.
3. 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 line.
4. If no signals are found "Signal N/A" will be displayed and it may be
necessary to relocate your clock radio to a position giving better
reception. You should then carry out an autoscan to find stations as
described on page 8.
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Selecting a station
1. The top line of the display shows the name of the station currently
selected.
2. Press the Tuning up or down buttons to step through the list of
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available stations.
3. Press and release the Menu/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.
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Note: If after selecting a station the display shows "Service N/A" it
may be necessary to relocate your radio to a position giving better
reception.
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Secondary services
1. Certainradiostationshaveoneormoresecondaryservicesassociated
with them. If a station has a secondary service associated with it the
display will show an arrow next to the station name on the station
list.
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2. Press and release the Menu/Select button to select the secondary
service. Press and release the Menu/Select button again to return
to the primary service.
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Display modes
Your radio has six display modes:-
1. Press the Advanced info button to cycle through the various
modes.
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a. Multiplex Name
Displays name of multiplex to which
current station belongs.
b. Time and date
c. Scrolling text
Displays current time and date.
Displays scrolling text messages such
as artist/track name, phone in number,
etc.
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d. Signal strength
e. Programme type
Displays the signal strength for station
being listened to.
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Displays type of station being listened to
e.g. Pop, Classic, News, etc.
f. Bit rate and audio type Displays the digital bit rate and audio
mode.
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Finding new stations
As time passes new stations may become available. To find new stations
proceed as follows:-
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1. Press and release the Auto Tune button "Scan Services Quick scan"
will show on the display.
2. Your clock radio will perform a scan of the UK DAB frequencies. As
new stations are found the station counter on the display will increase
and stations will be added to the list. When the auto tune is completed
the first station (in numeric alpha order 0...9..A...Z) will be selected.
3. Press and hold the Auto Tune button for 2 seconds "Scan Services
Full scan" will show on the display.
4. Your clock radio will perform a full scan of the entire DAB III frequen-
cies. As new stations are found the station counter on the display will
increase and stations will be added to the list.
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Autoselect
As an alternative to pressing the Menu/Select button to select a station
your clock radio can be set so as to automatically select a station.
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1. Press and hold down the Menu/Select button for 2 seconds until the
display shows "Autoselect ON".
2. Scroll through the tuning list using the Tuning up or down buttons
until the station you require is visible on the display, after a few
seconds your clock radio will automatically select the station shown
on the display.
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3. Press and hold down the Menu/Select button for 2 seconds until the
display shows "Autoselect OFF".
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Manual tuning
Manual tuning allows you to tune and add the various DAB Band III
channels to your station list. UK DAB stations located in the range
11B to 12D. This function can be used to assist the positioning of the
aerial or your clock radio to obtain the optimum reception for a specific
channel / frequency.
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1. PressandholdtheAdvancedinfobuttonthedisplaywillshow"Sleep
Set".
2. Press and release the Advanced info button until the display shows
"Manual tune".
3. Press and release the Menu/Select button to enter manual tune
mode.
4. Press the Tuning up or down buttons to select the required DAB
channel. If the channel can be received the Ensemble (group of sta-
tions) name will appear in the display.
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5. Press and release the Menu/Select button to select the ensemble.
6. Press the Tuning up or down buttons to select the desired sta-
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tion.
7. Press and release the Menu/Select button to return to normal
service.
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Signal strength display
1. Tune to the required station as previously described.
2. Press and release the Advanced Info button until the lower line of
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the display shows signal strength.
3. Position your clock radio and fully extend the wire aerial for best re-
ception using the signal strength display as a guide. Move your clock
radio around and position so as to give maximum black bars on the
signal strength indicator.
Presetting stations
There are 5 memory presets available.
1. Press the Standby button to switch on the clock radio.
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2. Tune to the required station as previously described.
3. Press the required Preset button, the display will show "Preset 1
Free" if there are no presets stored.
4. Pressandholddownthe requiredPresetbuttonuntilthedisplayshows
e.g. "Preset 1 saved". The station will be stored under the chosen
preset button. Repeat this procedure for the remaining presets.
5. Stations stored in preset memories may be overwritten by following
the above procedure.
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Recalling a preset station
1. Press the Standby button to switch on the radio.
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2. Momentarily press the required Preset button. Your clock radio will
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tune to the station stored in the preset memory.
Classic FM button
Your clock radio is fitted with a button which when pressed will automati-
cally tune your radio to Classic FM.
1. Press the Classic FM button.
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2. Your radio will automatically tune to Classic FM.
Note: If Classic FM is not available in your area the display will show
"Signal N/A".
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Setting the alarm time
Your clock radio has two separate alarms which can be set to wake you
to either radio or beep type alarm. Each alarm can be set to sound once,
everyday, weekday or weekend. The alarms can be set with the radio in
the on or the off position. In the event of a power interruption your clock
radio has a built in memory chip that will maintain all your alarm settings
when the power is restored.
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Note: If no buttons are pressed for 5 seconds the clock radio will
exit the alarm setup.
To exit the alarm menu at any time press the Alarm button.
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1. Press the Standby button to switch on your clock radio.
2. Press and hold down the Alarm button for 2 seconds to enter the
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alarm setup. "ALARM 1" will flash on the display.
3. Press the Tuning up or down buttons to select the desired alarm 1
or 2.
4. Press the Menu/Select button to enter the alarm day option. If there
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are no alarms set the display will show "OFF".
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- Will sound at one time only
- Will sound everyday
- Will sound only on weekdays
- Will sound only on weekends
- Will switch off the alarm permanently.
Everyday
Weekday
Weekend
Off
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5. Press the Tuning up or down buttons to select the desired alarm
day option, once, everyday, weekday or weekend.
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6. Press the Menu/Select button to enter the alarm hour. The hour digits
will be selected.
The display will show the current time in 24 hour format.
Note: Alarm times are set using 24Hr format e.g. 2:30PM is
entered as 14:30
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7. Press the Tuning up or down buttons to select the desired alarm
hour.
8. Press theMenu/Select buttonto enter the alarm minutes.The minute
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digit will be selected.
9. Press the Tuning up or down buttons to set the correct minutes.
10. Press the Menu/Select button to enter the desired alarm type. The
alarm type can be set to wake you by either BUZZER or RADIO.
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11. Press the Tuning up or down buttons to select the alarm type.
12. Press the Menu/Select button to display the alarm setting before
returning to normal radio mode.
13. Press the Standby button to switch off your clock radio.The alarm will
sound at the selected alarm times and will sound for 60 minutes unless
cancelled.
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If Alarm 1 set to buzzer -
If Alarm 2 set to buzzer -
symbol will appear on the display.
symbol will appear on the display.
symbol will appear on the display.
symbol will appear on the display.
If Alarm 1 set to radio
If Alarm 2 set to radio
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When your alarm is set to wake by radio your clock radio will switch on
to the last used station.
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To view alarm time
1. Press the Alarm button to enter the alarm setup, settings for Alarm
1 will show on the display.
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2. Press the Alarm button again to view the settings for Alarm 2.
3. Press the Alarm button to exit the alarm setup.
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Cancelling alarms
Whilst an alarm is sounding it can be cancelled for 24 hours by
pressing the Standby button.
Snooze function
1. When the radio or beep alarm sounds, pressing the Snooze button
will silence the alarm for 5 minutes. The display will show ' ' next
to the required alarm number. This sequence can be repeated during
the 60 minute beep alarm period.
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2. To cancel the Snooze function, press the Standby button.
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Sleep function
Your clock radio can be set to turn off after a preset time has elapsed. The
sleep setting can be adjusted between 10 and 90 minutes in 10 minute
increments. Ensure your clock radio is switched to the On position.
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1. Press and hold the Advanced info button in for 2 seconds "Sleep
Set" will appear on the display.
2. Press and release the Menu/Select button to enter the sleep setup.
"Sleep Off" will show on the display.
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3. Press and release the Menu/Select button to enter the sleep time
setup.
4. Press the Tuning up or down buttons to select desired sleep time
10>20>30>40>50>60>70>80>90 minutes or to OFF to permanently
cancel the sleep function.
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5. Press the Menu/Select button. The display will show the sleep
timer setting then exit the sleep options.
6. The Sleep symbol " " will appear on your clock radio display. Your
clock radio will switch off after the preset sleep time has elapsed.
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7. To cancel the sleep function before the preset time has elapsed, press
the Standby button.
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System reset
If your radio fails to operate correctly, or some digits on the display are
missingorincompletecarryoutthefollowingprocedure. Ensureyourclock
radio is switched to the On position.
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1. PressandholdtheAdvancedinfobuttonthedisplaywillshow"Sleep
Set".
2. Press and release the Advanced info button until the display shows
"System Reset".
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3. Press and release the Menu/Select button to System reset.
4. A full reset will be performed and the station list together with any
preset stations will be erased.
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any assistance on operating the clock radio. Our technical helpline
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Software version
The software display cannot be altered and is just for your reference.
Ensure your clock radio is switched to the On position.
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1. PressandholdtheAdvancedinfobuttonthedisplaywillshow"Sleep
Set".
2. Press and release the Advanced info button until the display shows
your clock radios software information.
3. Press and release theAdvanced info button to return to normal radio
mode.
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Clock display
When in Standby your clock radio will show the time display.
1. If your clock radio is switched on, press the Standby button to
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switch your clock radio to the standby mode.
Display backlight
The display backlight can be set to automatically light for 12 seconds
when any button is pressed or can be switched off permanently.
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1. Press the Standby button to switch on your clock radio.
2. PressandholdtheAdvancedinfobuttonthedisplaywillshow"Sleep
Set".
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3. Press and release the Advanced info button until the display shows
"Backlight Set".
4. Press and release the Menu/Select button to enter the backlight
setup. "Auto" will be selected on the display.
5. Press and release the Menu/Select button.
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6. Press the Tuning up or down buttons to select the desired backlight
setting, Auto or Off.
7. Press and release the Menu/Select button twice to return to normal
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radio mode.
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Display Dimmer
Your clock radio has an adjustable dimmer control located underneath
the unit.
1. To increase the display brightness rotate the dimmer control clock-
wise.
2. To decrease the display brightness rotate the dimmer control
anti-clockwise.
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Headphone socket
A 3.5mm Headphone Socket located on the left hand side of your clock
radio is provided for use with either headphones or an earpiece. Inserting
a plug automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker.
Line out socket
A3.5mm Line out socket located on the left hand side of your clock radio
isprovidedforconnectingtheaudiosignaltoanexternalamplifier.Inserting
a plug into the line output socket will mute the internal loudspeaker. Set
the volume control to adjust the line out volume level.
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Line in socket (3.5mm Jack)
1. Connect a stereo or mono audio source (ie iPod, MP3 or CD player) to
the Auxiliary line in socket. Your clock radio display will show "Aux
in" and the backlight will be illuminated indicating that your radio is
switched on.
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2. Adjust the Volume control on your iPod, MP3 or CD player for com-
fortable listening.
The Alarms will not operate while you have any connection to
the Line in socket.
Note: When you connect the audio source your clock radio will be
muted. You must adjust the volume on your iPod, MP3 or CD player
in order to play the sound through your clock radio speaker.
Fitting a telescopic aerial (not supplied)
If you have a weak reception in your area you may purchase a telescopic
aerial from our Techincal Services Department.
1. Gently pull out the wire pig tail aerial from the aerial socket located
on the rear of your clock radio.
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2. Screw in the telescopic aerial into the aerial socket.
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Specifications
Circuit Features
Power Requirements
Loudspeaker
1 x 75mm
Headphone socket 3.5mm dia
AC Adaptor
AC 230 volts, 50Hz
only
Line out socket
3.5mm dia
Auxiliary in socket 3.5mm dia
Frequency Coverage
Aerial System
DAB
Wire aerial
DAB
174.928 - 239.200MHz
The Company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice.
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General
Do not allow this clock radio to be exposed to water, steam or sand. Do
not leave your clock 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.
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The name plate is located on the bottom of the unit.
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Notes
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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.
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.
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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)
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