Roberts Radio ColourStream User Manual

DAB/FM WiFi Internet Radio with Music  
Player, Last.fm and dock for iPod  
Please read this manual before use  
Introduction  
Introduction  
ColourStream Internet Radio features  
The Roberts ColourStream provides the following features in an attractive  
compact unit:-  
WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) is supported for simpler setting up with  
compatible wireless routers.  
Works with Last.fm, an on-line music service with millions of tracks  
available. It plays personalised radio stations based on your choice  
of artists, songs, listening history and similar tracks based on the  
preferences of other Last.fm listeners with similar music tastes.  
High resolution colour display with touch sensitive controls.  
Listen to local, regional, national and international broadcasts using  
FM, DAB and Internet radio.  
Universal Dock for iPod  
Listen to over 1000 radio stations from around the country, and over  
10,000 from around the world without using your PC.  
All radio station presets, network configuration details and user  
settings are retained in the event of a power failure.  
Listen to previously broadcast material from the BBC (using Listen  
Again)  
Large clock display with time and date when in Standby.  
Listen to podcasts from a wide range of broadcasters.  
Two alarm timers with snooze feature to wake you to either buzzer,  
iPod or radio alarm.  
20 favourite radio stations presets (10 DAB and 10 FM), and internet  
radio favourite presets.  
Adjustable sleep timer, can be set to turn the radio off after between  
15 and 90 minutes.  
Use the Music Player to play your music collection from your computer  
(using Windows Media Player 12 and 11). Connection to Apple and  
Linux based computers is also possible using suitable software.  
Adjustable display backlight.  
Auxiliary input for playing audio from MP3 players, iPods or other  
audio equipment.  
Playback of audio files from USB memory devices.  
MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, WAV and Real Audio formats are supported  
(Real Audio for Internet Radio only).  
A stereo 3.5mm headphone socket for private listening.  
High quality full range stereo speakers.  
Powerful 30 Watt amplifier.  
The ColourStream connects to your home computer network, either  
using WiFi or via a wired Ethernet connection.  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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About this instruction manual  
This instruction manual is split into sections for each of the different operating modes of  
your Roberts ColourStream Internet Radio. Each section is clearly identified by the shaded  
heading in the top right hand corner of each pair of pages.  
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Page 21  
Page 31  
Page 46  
Page 55  
Page 58  
Page 65  
Page 69  
Page 77  
Page 83  
Configuration  
Internet Radio  
Music Player  
Last.fm  
Before using the Internet Radio and Music Player functions, you will need to connect your  
radiotoyourcomputernetworkusingeithertheWiFiorEthernetconnection.Thisiscovered  
in the section titled Configuration.  
The Internet Radio section describes how to find radio stations to listen to. These can  
be radio stations that you already know and listen to conventionally, or new stations you  
may search for. You may set up stations that you like as Favourites so that they are more  
readily accessible.  
The section for the Music Player describes how you may play music files that you may  
have stored on a computer connected to your network. The use of Shared Media (using  
UPnP) and USB playback is explained.  
iPod Docking  
DAB Radio  
The Last.fm section explains the use of the radio in conjunction with the Last.fm internet  
based music streaming service.  
The section for iPod Docking describes how to use your ColourStream to play audio files  
or video soundtracks directly from your iPod.  
FM Radio  
The two sections for DAB Radio and FM Radio describes how to use the radio to listen  
to conventional radio broadcasts.  
Clock and Alarms  
Display and Audio  
Information  
The section titled Clock and Alarms describes how the clock in the radio may be set, as  
well as explaining the use of the alarms, snooze and sleep timer features.  
The Display and Audio section shows how to adjust the display, use the equaliser and  
connect your radio to other audio equipment.  
The Information section includes troubleshooting, specifications and warranty  
information.  
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Introduction  
Before you can use this product  
Before you can use your radio, you must have the following:  
A broadband Internet connection (not required for DAB, FM or Music  
Player functions).  
Awirelessaccesspoint(WiFi)orawiredEthernetconnectionconnected  
to your broadband Internet Service Provider, preferably via a router.  
In many cases the broadband modem, router and wireless access  
point will be a single combined unit supplied by your Internet Service  
Provider or bought from a computer store.  
If your wireless network is configured to use Wired Equivalent Privacy  
(WEP)orWiFiProtectedAccess(WPA/WPA2)dataencryptionthenyou  
either need to know the WEP, WPA or WPA2 key used for encryption  
so you can get the radio to communicate with the network, or your  
router needs to offer WiFi Protected Setup (WPS).  
If connecting using WiFi, the radio will typically work within a 10-20 metre  
radius from your wireless access point. The actual range achieved will  
dependuponthebuildingtype,othernearbywirelessnetworks,andpossible  
interference sources. DAB and FM radio functions can operate wherever  
the radio is able to receive a suitable broadcast signal.  
IMPORTANT: Before you continue, make sure that your wireless access  
point or router is powered up and working with your broadband Internet  
service (use your computer to verify this). To get this part of the system  
working you must read the instructions supplied with the wireless access  
point or router.  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Controls and connections  
Front view  
1. Speakers x 2  
2. USB device door  
3. On/Standby / Volume control  
4. Colour touch screen  
5. iPod dock  
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Rear view  
6. Mains input socket  
7. Telescopic aerial  
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8. Ethernet socket (RJ-45)  
9. USB socket (for service use only)  
10. Headphone socket  
11. Auxiliary input socket  
12. WiFi antenna (internal)  
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Introduction  
Controls and connections - cont.  
Remote control handset  
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1. Preset buttons 1-5 / Playback control buttons  
2. Mode button  
3. Info button  
4. Repeat button  
5. Volume down button  
6. Mute button  
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16  
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7. Up button (for menus, tuning)  
8. Left button (for menus, tuning)  
9. Select button  
10. Last.fm Love button  
11. Last.fm Ban button  
12. Down button (for menus, tuning)  
13. Right button (for menus, tuning)  
14. Volume Up button  
15. Shuffle button  
16. Menu button  
17. Sleep / Snooze button  
18. On / Standby button  
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12  
11  
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Remote control battery replacement  
1. Removethebatterycoverontherearofyourremotecontrolbyrotating  
the cover approximately 45 degrees in an anti-clockwise direction to  
align the dot on the cover with the "OPEN" marking on the remote  
control. Gently tap the control to release the cover. If necessary, use  
a coin in the slot in the cover in order to rotate it.  
2. Insert 1 x CR2025 size battery into the compartment with the positive  
side (marked +) facing towards the battery cover, as shown on the  
reverse side of the battery cover.  
3. Close the battery cover by re-applying the cover to the control in  
the position marked "OPEN" and then use a coin to rotate the cover  
clockwise so that there is a slight click and the dot on the cover is  
aligned with the "LOCK" marking on the remote control.  
Coin slot  
4. If the remote is not to be used for an extended period of time it is  
recommended that the battery is removed.  
IMPORTANT: The battery should not be exposed to excessive heat such  
as from direct sunshine, fire or the like. After use, disposable batteries  
should if possible be taken to a suitable recycling centre. On no account  
should batteries be disposed of by incineration.  
Do not leave batteries within reach of young children. They can be a  
choking hazard.  
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Introduction  
Using the touch screen  
Home Screen showing menu buttons  
The ColourStream internet radio has a high resolution colour display with  
touch sensitive controls. When using the internet radio, the display shows  
only the controls that are needed at each stage of its operation. To operate  
the controls simply touch the button area with the tip of a finger for about  
half a second until the command has been accepted.  
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You may find that at first, the internet radio does not always detect that  
you have touched a button. If so, try touching with a little more pressure,  
or for slightly longer. You will soon find the optimum touch needed to  
control your internet radio.  
The panel may be cleaned using a dry cloth. Do not use abrasives,  
cleaning fluids or solvents.  
Internet  
FM Radio  
My Music  
DAB Radio  
Last.fm  
Alarms  
Radio  
iPod  
AUX  
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Navigation controls on the touch screen  
Settings  
This section describes the basic means of controlling your ColourStream  
internet radio. Instructions for each operating mode are given in the later  
sections of this book.  
1. Pressing the On/Standby control brings your radio out of Standby  
mode.  
Pressing the On/Standby control while the radio is in use will cause  
it to return to the Standby mode with the clock display.  
2. Touching the Mode buttons on the Home menu screen gives you  
access to each of the operating modes: DAB radio, FM radio, Internet  
radio, Last.fm, iPod, My Music, Auxiliary Input, Alarms and Settings.  
3. Touch the Menu bar on screen to access a high level menu for the  
current operating mode. Touching the bar a second time will normally  
cause the radio to revert to the previous display or menu.  
My Music  
4. Touch the Home button to return to the main home menu.  
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5. Many operations require the user to make a selection from the menu.  
This is done by touching the relevant item on the touch screen.  
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Internet Radio  
My Favourites  
If there are more than four items in a menu, then you will need to  
touch the Up or Down arrows so that the additional items become  
visible.Theslidingscrollbarontherightwillgiveanindicationshowing  
the current portion of the menu that is displayed. Pressing the area  
between the arrow and the bar will cause the menu to scroll further if  
there are many items.  
Local United Kingd
BBC  
Stations  
If there are many items in a menu, then the radio allows the menu  
to 'wrap around' in either direction. This can make it easier to reach  
items at the end of a long menu, such as a list of countries or Internet  
radio stations.  
Internet Radio  
6. If an error is made when navigating the menus, it is generally possible  
to go back to a higher level menu by pressing the Back button on the  
screen.  
7. TouchtheClosebuttontoexitthecurrentmode.Thedisplaywillreturn  
to the home menu screen.  
8. Touch the Volume button and then use the + or - buttons on the  
screen or use the Rotary Volume control until your required volume  
level is reached.  
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9. Your internet radio has a Play mode idle screen which displays the  
time and date with information relevant to the operating mode but  
without the control buttons being visible. The time delay before the  
idle screen is shown can be adjusted between 1 and 10 minutes see  
page 76.  
Thursday 15 Jul  
Absolute Radio  
Rock Music  
Now playing : All right now by Free  
When the idle screen is shown touch the screen to reactivate the  
main play-mode screen.  
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Introduction  
Navigation using the remote control  
Almost all functions that are available from the touch screen may also be  
performed using the remote control.  
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Internet  
Aswiththetouchscreen,someoperationsrequirealongeroperationofthe  
button (explained in the relevant sections). In this case simply keep your  
finger held on the remote control button for 2-3 seconds until the display  
on the internet radio shows that the command has been accepted.  
DAB
fm  
FM Radio  
DAB Radio  
1. Press the Mode button, then press Left and Right buttons to highlight  
each of the operating modes. Press the Select button to select the  
required mode.  
Settings  
2. Pressing the Menu button on the remote control will normally access  
a context specific menu for the current operating mode.  
3. Navigate the menus using the Left and Right buttons and the Up and  
Down buttons.  
4. Use the Playback control buttons to operate the playback  
functions.  
5. Repeat and Shuffle buttons modify playback when using the music  
player or iPod functions.  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Text entry screens  
To enter text when in a text entry screen use the procedure below to  
navigate and select required text.  
Network key:  
123 - JONES  
Toenterthetexttouchtherequiredcharacteronthedisplay  
to cause the character to be entered.  
To enter UPPERCASE characters touch the arrow on the  
left hand side of the screen until the arrow appears yellow.  
The next character will be entered as uppercase.  
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To enter lowercase characters touch the arrow on the left  
hand side of the screen until the arrow appears white. The  
next character will be entered as lowercase.  
Setup Wizard  
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Touch the number/text button on the left hand side of the  
screen to toggle between numbers and text.  
Search string:  
abc  
ROCK 100  
If you make a mistake and wish to erase a character touch  
the left arrow (backspace key).  
When the complete text has been entered touch the tick or  
Magnifying glass icon. The icon shown will vary according  
to the text being entered.  
123  
Settings  
To enter a space use the space bar on the keypad.  
You can also use the remote control to highlight and enter text. Use the  
Left, Right and Up, Down buttons to highlight text and use the Select  
button to enter text. You can carry out all the above functions using the  
remote control.  
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Configuration  
Configuration  
Connecting your internet radio to your computer network  
1. Place your internet radio on a flat surface.  
2. If you wish to use a wired network connection, plug the Ethernet cable into the  
RJ-45 socket (marked LAN) at the back of the radio.  
3. Plug the mains lead into the mains socket located at the back of your radio  
ensuring that the plug is pushed fully into the socket.  
4. Plug the other end of the mains lead into a wall socket and switch on the wall  
socket.  
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IMPORTANT: The mains plug 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, the mains  
plug should be removed from the mains socket outlet completely.  
Start setup wizard now?  
5. Whenyouapplypower,thedisplayontheradiowilllightupandsay:'ROBERTS'.  
The first time that you use your radio (or after a Factory Reset) the display will  
show 'Start setup wizard now' . Touch Yes on the screen to start the setup  
wizard. You will then need to select the desired language (go to step 7).  
Yes  
No  
00:00  
Time format  
24h  
6. You are recommended to run the setup wizard, but if you wish not to, touch No  
on the display. The screen will ask if you wish to run the setup wizard again  
at the next start up. The radio will then enter standby mode with the clock not  
set.  
12h  
00:00  
Select Time Sync Source  
None  
Internet  
7. For the language option, select English. You will then have a choice to set  
DAB  
the clock to use the 12 or 24 hour format. Touch the desired hour format.  
FM  
8. A menu allowing you to specify the synchronisation source for the clock will  
appear on the display. The default of Internet will be the best option for most  
users.  
Setup Wizard  
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Connecting to your computer network - cont.  
Touch the Internet option for the clock synchronisation. The clock can  
also be updated from DAB or the FM radio, from the Network, or not  
automatically updated. If you choose any option, other than internet  
go to step 11. Otherwise you will first need to select the correct time  
zone and daylight savings setting, see steps 9 and 10. If you choose  
None you will need to set the clock manually later, see page 70.  
00:00  
Select Time Zone  
UTC +00:00: Dublin, London  
UTC +00:30:  
UTC +01:00: Madrid, Amsterdam  
00:00  
9. Select the time zone which is applicable to your location.  
Use Daylight Savings  
No  
10. You will then need to set the Daylight Savings option according to your  
location (Daylight Savings is also known as Summer/Winter time or  
BST/GMT adjustment).  
Yes  
Touch Yes to turn on daylight savings if required or No if you do not  
00:00  
wish to use daylight savings.  
Select WLAN Region  
In the UK, 'Yes' is equivalent to British Summer Time and 'No' is  
equivalent to Greenwich Mean Time.  
Most of Europe  
France  
11. The display will then show a list of WiFi region options for the network  
setup(fortheUKchoose MostofEurope).Touchtherequiredregion.  
Do this even if planning to use the wired Ethernet connection. Your  
radio will then scan for available WiFi networks.  
Japan  
00:00  
Network Wizard  
Smith  
12. The radio will enter the Network Settings Wizard and will display  
'Scanning...'. After a short while the display will show a list of the  
availableWiFinetworks.IfyouareintendingtousetheWiFiconnection,  
go to step 13.  
Jones  
<WPS>  
<Rescan>  
To use the Ethernet connection to your router (with automatic  
configuration), scroll through and touch the <Wired Network> menu  
item. The radio will attempt to connect.  
Setup Wizard  
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Configuration  
Connecting to your computer network - cont.  
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If your network allows automatic configuration (which is normal) the radio will  
acquire a network address. The screen should say 'Connecting...', and then  
'Setup wizard completed'. Touch OK to exit the setup wizard, the radio will enter  
Standby mode. You can then skip to paragraph 20 on page 16.  
Setup wizard completed.  
There are two indicator lights incorporated into the RJ-45 connector. If you  
have problems with your wired connection, they may help you to identify the  
possible cause of the problem.  
OK  
Yellow ON = Link established; OFF = no connection  
Yellow Flashing = Data transfer  
Green ON = 100 Mbits/sec link; OFF = 10 Mbits/sec link  
00:00  
Network Wizard  
<WPS>  
If your network does not support automatic configuration or if you wish to set  
it up manually then you should select Manual Settings instead of selecting  
Wired in the Network Wizard, then see page 18.  
<Rescan>  
<Wired Network>  
Manual settings  
13. If you plan to use a WiFi connection, you will first need to identify your network  
in the list of network names presented by the Network Wizard. If no networks  
are found then you may have to get your wireless router working (please see  
the instructions supplied with it) or you may be too far from the router.  
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Network Wizard  
Whentheradiondsyourwirelessnetwork,itdisplaystheNetworkName(SSID)  
for the wireless access point on the screen. This is a name that is allocated  
to the access point in your router by the person who set up the network - for  
example: 'Jones family' or 'Paul's network'. If the router supports WiFi Protected  
Setup, then '[WPS]' will be shown in front of the SSID.  
Smith  
Jones  
<WPS>  
<Rescan>  
It is possible, and in some locations highly likely, that your radio will find more  
than one wireless network, in which case you should choose which one you  
need to connect to.  
Setup Wizard  
14. Scroll through the list to see the SSID for each wireless network that has been  
found. If your network is shown proceed to step 16 on the next page. If it is not  
shown then proceed to step 15.  
If you make a mistake at any point, use the Back button to go back  
to the previous screen.  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Connecting to your computer network - cont.  
15. If your network is not found, it may be because the router is configured  
not to broadcast the SSID. You should then scroll through the menu  
andselectManualsettingsoptioninordertoenterthenetworkdetails  
manually. This is described in 'Manual Network Configuration', see  
page 18.  
If this is the case then you have successfully connected your radio to  
your network, so please go to paragraph 20 on the next page.  
18. If the screen displays 'Network Key:', it is because the network is  
using one of the encryption systems: Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)  
or WiFi Protected Access (WPA). You will need to enter the correct  
WEP or WPA key into the radio to allow it to communicate with your  
wireless network. If you do not have the WEP or WPA key, then you  
should obtain it from the person who set up your network. Some  
wireless routers may come with an encryption key already set up by  
the supplier, in which case you should refer to the documentation  
provided with it. WPA is used here to also include WPA2.  
If your network name is being broadcast, and it was not found, then  
try re-scanning (press the Back button), and if necessary try moving  
your radio to a location closer to your access point / router.  
16. WhentheSSIDforthewirelessnetworkyouwishtoconnecttoappears  
on the screen, touch to select. If WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) was  
indicated, you will see an additional menu at this point, otherwise  
proceed to step 17.  
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Choose one of the WPS menu options as required for your router  
(WPS may be via push button, or using an identification number).  
'Push Button' - the display prompts you to press the WPS button on  
your router or access point and touch OK on screen. The two devices  
should then connect with the encryption key sent automatically to the  
radio.  
Network Wizard  
Paul’s network <WPS>  
<Rescan>  
<Wired Network>  
'PIN' - the display shows an identification number which you must  
enter into your router using a web browser (refer to your router's user  
documentation). Then touch OK on screen on the radio. The two  
devicesshouldthenconnectwiththeencryptionkeysentautomatically  
to the radio.  
Manual settings  
Network key:  
123 - JONES  
'Skip WPS' - if you wish to enter the encryption key yourself.  
IfyouchosePushButtonorPINthescreenwillthenshow'Connecting...'  
and then 'Setup wizard completed'. Touch OK to exit the setup wizard  
and then go to paragraph 20 on the next page.  
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17. If your network is configured without an encryption key, the screen  
should say 'Connecting...', and then 'Setup wizard completed'. Touch  
OK to exit the setup wizard and enter Standby mode.  
Setup Wizard  
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Configuration  
Connecting to your computer network - cont.  
WEP keys are 10 or 26 characters long (using 0 - 9, and A - F). Press the '123'  
button, then press again when it shows 'hex'. This provides a simplified keyboard  
layout for the WEP key entry. Some wireless routers can also use pass-phrases  
for WEP but these are not supported.  
Network key:  
123 - JONES  
WPAkeys are usually set up using a pass-phrase of between 8 and 63 characters.  
Your radio accepts pass-phrases for WPA keys.  
19. To enter the WEP or WPA key, characters see page 11. Enter characters as  
needed until the complete key has been entered. Remember, WEP keys only  
use the numbers 0-9 and letters A-F. WPA keys are sensitive to upper and lower  
case characters. You must enter the key exactly or the radio will not connect to  
the network.  
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Setup wizard completed.  
After the final character of the WEP or WPA key has been entered touch the tick  
symbol. The screen will show 'Connecting...' and then 'Setup wizard completed'.  
Touch OK to exit the setup wizard. The radio should now be able to connect to  
the network.  
OK  
20. Once you have connected your radio to the network (and therefore also to the  
Internet) it will go into Standby mode. It should then display the time as obtained  
from the Internet. If the time display is not correct for any reason, it can easily be  
adjusted later, see page 70, 'Manually setting the clock'.  
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Connecting to your computer network - cont.  
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Network settings  
Network wizard  
If you have followed the steps on the preceding pages successfully, your radio will have connected to  
your router, and then made a connection to the Internet and set its clock. If this is the case, then you  
can try listening to radio stations via the Internet as described on page 21 onwards.  
WPS Push button setu
Network profiles  
Changing the network connection  
Manual settings  
In the sections above, you chose how your radio would be connected to your network, either using a WiFi  
connection or using a wired Ethernet cable. From time to time, you may find that you need to connect  
to different computer networks. The Internet setup menu allows you to change your radio’s network  
settings, scan for an alternative wireless network, or to manually configure the network parameters.  
The steps outlined below describe how you can do this - see also the section 'Network profiles' on  
page 85. If you have no need to do this, however, please skip to page 21.  
Settings  
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Network Wizard  
Smith  
Jones  
Configuring the radio to use an alternative WiFi connection  
<WPS>  
<Rescan>  
1. Fromthe'Settings'>'Networksettings'menutouchNetworkwizard.Thiswillpresentyouwithdetails  
of any WiFi networks that are found. Scroll down the list and touch the desired network name.  
The radio will then use its WiFi system to communicate with the network. Depending on the settings  
for the new network you may need to enter an encryption key (see pages 15 - 16). By default the  
radio will then acquire an IP address and other network settings from your router using DHCP.  
Settings  
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Network Wizard  
Configuring the radio to use the wired Ethernet connection  
Paul’s network <WPS>  
2. Connect your radio to your router using an Ethernet cable plugged into the RJ-45 socket (marked  
LAN) at the back of the unit. From the 'Settings'>'Network settings' menu touch Network wizard.  
This will present you with details of any WiFi networks that are found. Scroll down the list and touch  
the <Wired Network> option.  
<Rescan>  
<Wired Network>  
Manual settings  
The radio will then use its Ethernet connection to communicate with the network. By default the unit  
will then acquire an IP address and other network settings from your router using DHCP.  
Settings  
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Configuration  
Manual network configuration  
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If you do not wish to use DHCP for automatic configuration, or if your network is configured with a  
hidden SSID, then you will need to enter some network settings manually. (Note - a hidden SSID  
may prevent casual observers from detecting your network, but it is not recommended as a means of  
network security.)  
Network Wizard  
Paul’s network <WPS>  
<Rescan>  
1. From the radios 'Settings'>'Network settings' menu, touch Manual settings. You must then choose  
whether to connect using 'Wired' or 'Wireless' connections. If you choose 'Wireless' there are as  
many as eleven settings screens, shown by the '1 of 11' progress marker at the top of the display. If  
you choose 'Wired' there are seven screens and the progress marker will reflect this, although the  
steps to set up the network parameters are basically the same.  
<Wired Network>  
Manual settings  
Settings  
2. The next menu asks whether you wish to use DHCP to configure your network parameters (IP  
address, subnet mask, gateway address, etc.). Unless you are familiar with networking and related  
terminology, we recommend that you allow the use of DHCP. Choose DHCP Yes unless you need  
to specify the network details manually.  
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Manual settings [1/11]  
Add Wireless Network  
Add Wired Network  
If you have chosen 'Wired' and then DHCP Yes, your radio should now establish a connection to  
the router using the Ethernet cable. Please skip to step 11 on page 20.  
If you chose 'Wireless' and DHCP Yes, please skip to step 6 on page 19 in order to set up the  
wireless connection details.  
If you chose DHCP No for either connection method, the next step is to set up the IP address.  
Settings  
3. The manually specified IP address should be chosen to be compatible with the settings in your  
router and must be a unique address on your network. If you are using DHCP for some devices and  
static (manually configured) IP addresses for others, the IP address used should fall outside the  
range that the router may allocate using DHCP. Typically, the first three groups of digits will be the  
same for all devices on your network (Text entry is described on page 11). The display may show an  
address of 0.0.0.0. To delete a character touch backspace. To clear, touch and hold the backspace.  
Use digits and fullstop to enter the IP address, e.g. 192.168.1.25. Touch the tick symbol to confirm.  
When the IP address has been entered, the subnet mask should be entered. The subnet mask  
defines which parts of the IP address are common across your network. For most small networks  
the subnet mask will be 255.255.255.0 and this is entered in the same way.  
IP address: [3/11]  
192.168.1.25  
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4. The Gateway address is normally the IP address of the router through which the radio connects to  
the internet and is entered in the same way as the previous addresses.  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Manual network configuration - cont.  
DNS IP address: [6/11]  
192.168.1.1  
5. In most installations the DNS settings (DNS = Domain Name System) will be set to the  
same IP address as your router (192.168.1.1 in the example shown). In this case the  
secondary DNS may be left at zero.  
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If you previously specified 'Wired' and then 'DHCP No', your radio should now connect to  
the router using the Ethernet cable (in which case skip to step 11).  
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Settings  
6. If you specified 'Wireless', the next step is to set up the WiFi connection, starting with the  
name of the wireless network (SSID) followed by the encryption options and password.  
To enter the SSID see text entry on page 11. Do this as needed until the complete network  
name has been entered. The SSID setting is sensitive to upper and lower case characters  
and symbols. You must enter it exactly as set up in your router.  
SSID: [8/11]  
My Network  
7. Having entered the SSID, you must enter details of the encryption system used on your  
wireless network. This should be the same as specified in your router settings. If your  
network does not use encryption, then select the 'Open' option. Your radio should then  
connect to the network, so skip to step 11. If your network uses WEP (Wired Equivalent  
Privacy) select 'Pre-Shared' option then go to step 8. The remaining options are for WPA  
or WPA2 (WiFi Protected Access) - see step 9.  
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Settings  
8. If you chose 'Pre-Shared' in step 7, you should then choose the WEP option. The key  
should be entered using only the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F. The key will be 10  
characterslongfor64-bitencryptionand26characterslongfor128-bitencryption. Spaces  
or special symbols are not permitted in WEP keys. Use the '123' then 'hex' buttons to  
access a keyboard for WEP key entry.  
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Authentication type [9/11]  
Open  
Preshared  
WPA  
Once the key is entered the radio should connect to your network. Please skip to  
step 11.  
WPA2  
Settings  
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Configuration  
Manual network configuration - cont.  
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Encryption type [10/11]  
TKIP  
9. WPA and WPA2 are similar, although WPA2 offers a higher level of security. Whichever  
you selected in step 7, you then have to specify the variant used. They are TKIP (Temporal  
KeyIntegrityProtocol)andAES(AdvancedEncryptionStandard).Aspreviously,thesetting  
should match that used by your router. Some routers allow both to be specified, and the  
router will use whichever variant is supported by the connected device. AES is regarded  
as the more secure option if it is available.  
AES  
10. The radio will then require you to enter the encryption key. This must be a string of between  
8 and 63 characters and must be identical to the key which has been entered into your  
router. Note - the encryption key is sensitive to the use of upper and lower case letters  
and symbols. Take care to enter the key exactly, or the radio will not be able to connect  
to your router.  
Settings  
Network key: [11/11]  
My network key  
Once the key is entered the radio should connect to the network.  
11. While the radio is trying to connect to the network, it will display 'Processing...' when  
checking the encryption key (if using the WiFi connection) and then 'Connecting...'. If the  
connection is made successfully, the radio will return to the Network settings menu. If  
the unit cannot connect, then it will display a 'Failed to connect' message and will return  
to the SSID entry screen (step 6).  
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Once connected, the network settings are stored in the radio. The settings are retained  
when the radio is disconnected from the mains.  
Settings  
You may now use the Back and Mode buttons to access the functions of your radio.  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Internet Radio  
Internet Radio - the basics  
BeforeyoucanuseyourinternetradiotolistentobroadcastsviatheInternet,  
it is necessary to have connected it to your computer network using either  
the wireless (WiFi) connection or the wired Ethernet connection (RJ-45  
socket) located on the back of the unit. Please see page 12 for details.  
TheColourStreamradioconnectstoaradiostationdatabasewhichserves  
many users in many countries. This means that there is a very wide range  
of programme content available. You can also search for stations which  
have been recently added to those available (new stations) or you can  
search for the most popular.  
There are literally many thousands of radio broadcasts available via the  
Internetaswellas'Podcasts'.Yourradioprovidesseveralwaysofsearching  
for broadcasts in order to make finding and choosing them easier. Once  
you have found radio stations which you like, you may add them to a list  
of your favourite stations which your radio can access. You can store as  
many favourites as you like.  
If your radio cannot connect to a radio station  
Note: If your radio is unable to connect to an internet radio station it will  
generally either display 'Network Error' or 'Stopped'. This can be for many  
reasons, but typically will be due to one of the following:  
The radio station may not be broadcasting at the present time.  
The radio station may not be able to accommodate any more  
connections from internet listeners.  
You may search for an internet radio station by Location. If you know the  
name of the station and the country from which a station is broadcast  
this may be the easiest method to find a station. It is also a great way to  
experience radio from other parts of the world.  
The broadcaster may limit listening to specific countries or regions  
There may be network congestion (either locally or at a distance)  
which is affecting the reliability of the connection.  
If your radio can connect, but the audio is not continuous and the radio  
keepshavingtoreconnect, thismaybeduetotheradiostationonlyhaving  
limited connection capacity.  
You may also search for an internet radio station by Genre. If you prefer  
a particular type of music, Blues for example, you may search for a radio  
station that broadcasts that type of music, and you can choose from a  
list of Blues radio stations regardless of location, or taking location into  
account.  
Please also refer to the Troubleshooting section on page 87.  
Ifyouknowpartofthenameofaninternetradiostation, youcanenteritinto  
the radio and it will search for stations that match that name. This can be  
helpful if you are unsure of the location or genre of a particular station.  
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Internet Radio  
Internet Radio  
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From the home menu touch the Internet Radio mode  
button.  
http://  
BBC Radio 2  
Internet  
Radio  
Variety  
London United Kingdom  
Directory - In play mode touch to return to the station  
list.  
The most listened to station  
in the UK.  
Information - Touch to view detailed information for a  
station currently being played.  
Add Favourite - Touch to add the currently tuned radio  
station to the favourites list.  
Internet Radio  
Rewind-Touchtorewindpreviouslybroadcastmaterialand  
podcasts. (Not applicable to all programmes/podcasts).  
Fast-forward - Touch to fast-forward previously broadcast  
material and podcasts. (Not applicable to all programmes/  
podcasts).  
Use the scroll bar to scroll through a list. Touch the Up  
or Down arrows or press the area between the arrow  
and the bar to cause the menu to scroll further if there  
are many items. If there are many items in a menu,  
then the radio allows the menu to 'wrap around' in  
either direction. This can make it easier to reach items  
at the end of a long menu, such as a list of countries or  
internet radio stations.  
Play/Pause-Touchtopausepreviouslybroadcastmaterial  
and Podcasts. Touch to resume playback.  
Stop - Touch to stop previously broadcast material and  
Podcasts.  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Selecting a radio station by location  
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Touch the Internet Radio menu bar once  
or twice to enter the Internet Radio menu  
list.  
Internet Radio  
Browse station list  
Return to playing screen  
Last listened  
Touch Browse station list and select Stations to enter stations menu.  
Note: that the menu may offer one or more local selections based upon  
the country in which the unit is being used, according to your internet IP  
address ('United Kingdom' and 'BBC' stations, for example).  
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Internet Radio  
My Favourites  
SelectLocationandscrollthroughthelistofcontinents.Foreachcontinent  
there will be a list of countries, for each country a list of categories, for each  
category a list of stations. You may explore and use the list as needed.  
Local United Kingdom  
BBC  
Stations  
Select the desired station. The display will show 'Connecting...' while the  
radio connects to the new station. The station should then start playing.  
Adjust the volume as needed.  
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Stations  
Location  
If the station has on-demand content, that is, it gives the option of listening  
to programmes which have already been broadcast or to Podcasts, there  
will be an additional screen showing the radio station name as well as a  
'Podcasts' option.  
Genre  
<Search stations>  
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Location  
Podcasts and ListenAgain content can also be accessed separately from  
the main Internet Radio menu, see page 26.  
Central America  
Europe  
Internet Only  
Middle East  
Internet Radio  
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Internet Radio  
Selecting a radio station by genre  
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Follow the same procedure on the proceeding page to select a radio  
station by genre. Select Genre instead of Location and then select the  
desired Genre.  
Stations  
Location  
Genre  
<Search stations>  
Popular stations  
Searching for a radio station by name  
There may be occasions when you know the name of a radio station but  
you do not know the location or genre. This facility allows you to search  
for the station using a part (or parts) of the radio station name.  
Internet Radio  
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Stations  
Location  
<Search stations> is accessed via the Stations menu.  
Genre  
Text entry is described on page 11.  
<Search stations>  
Popular stations  
The radio will search for radio stations that match your search data. If you  
include a space between two search items the radio will look for station  
names which include both items. Thus a search for 'ROCK 100' could  
find a station called '100 Classic Rock Hits' as well as a station called  
'100.FM Rocks'.  
Internet Radio  
Search string:  
ROCK 100  
Touch the station that you wish to listen to. The display will show  
'Connecting...' while it finds a new station.  
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Settings  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Selecting a New or Popular station  
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As described in the section 'Internet Radio - the basics' on page 21, your  
radio connects via the Internet to a database of radio stations. This option  
is provided to highlight stations which are newly added to the list of those  
available, or stations which are particularly popular with listeners around  
the world. Your radio allows you to easily choose stations from these two  
categories, using menus similar to those used when finding stations by  
location and genre.  
Stations  
Genre  
<Search stations>  
Popular stations  
New stations  
New and Popular stations are accessed from the Stations menu.  
Internet Radio  
Last Listened  
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It is often helpful to be able to go back to a station that you have recently  
listenedto.Yourradiohasa'LastListened'featurewhichprovidesyouwith  
quick access to the most recently listened to radio stations or podcasts.  
As each new radio station is listened to the oldest item is deleted from  
the list. The Last Listened list is stored when the radio is disconnected  
from the mains.  
Browse station list  
Return to playing screen  
Last listened  
The Last Listened stations list is accessed  
from the Internet radio bar.  
Internet Radio  
Internet Radio  
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Internet Radio  
Selecting a podcast / BBC Listen Again  
Some radio stations allow you to listen to programmes that have already  
been broadcast. The BBC's Listen Again service is an example of this. In  
addition,radiobroadcastersandindividualsmaymakeprogrammeswhich  
are intended normally to be downloaded into a computer or copied onto a  
portable media player. These are commonly known as Podcasts.  
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Internet Radio  
Stations  
Podcasts  
On your radio, both Listen Again programmes and Podcasts are grouped  
together as Podcasts, and the same menu is used to access and listen to  
both types of programming. ListenAgain programmes are also accessible  
via the Stations menu.  
My Added Stations  
Help  
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Podcasts  
SelecttheInternetRadiomenubaronceor  
twice to enter the Internet menu list.  
Internet Radio  
Location  
Genre  
Touch Browse station list, then select Podcasts.  
<Search podcasts>  
You may then search by location, genre, or using part of the name of the  
podcast.Thesearchesoperateinexactlythesamewayaswhensearching  
for a conventional radio station.  
Internet Radio  
Stationswhichenableyoutolistentopreviouslybroadcastprogrammesalso  
may allow you to fast-forward, rewind to any point within the programme,  
play/pause or simply stop the programme playing.  
These features are dependent on the programme or podcast and will not  
always be available.  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Customising your radio  
Your radio allows you to create customised lists of stations which can  
appear in two special menus on the radio called 'My Favourites' and 'My  
Added Stations'.  
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Internet Radio  
Stations  
Podcasts  
Your radio uses a database which is accessed via the Internet in order  
to find out which radio stations are available and how it should connect  
to them. You are able to add your personal selections to this database.  
These will only be accessible by you using your PC or your radio. You can  
choose the stations which will appear in the 'My Favourites' menu from  
the large selection already listed. Additionally, if you find a radio station  
that is not listed then you may also add the Internet address (URL) of the  
station's audio stream to your selection. It will then appear on your radio  
via the 'My Added Stations' menu item.  
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My Added Stations  
Help  
Get access code  
FAQ  
Internet Radio  
Internet Radio  
Registering an account  
1. Open the web site http://www.wifiradio-frontier.com using the  
Internet browser on your computer. Click on the ‘Register here’ link  
and follow the on-screen instructions to register an account. During  
the registration process the web site asks for an access code. This  
allows it to uniquely identify your internet radio from the many others  
that it also provides data for. To obtain the access code, please follow  
these steps.  
3. In the Help menu, touch Get access code. Provided that the radio is  
connected to the Internet, a code will be displayed of typically seven  
characters (upper case letters and numbers). Make a note of this code  
for the next step. If you need to re-register later you must repeat this  
process to get a fresh access code.  
4. YoushouldthenusethecodedisplayedbytheradiotollintheAccess  
Code field on the web page when you set up your account.  
2. With your radio switched on and in Internet radio mode:  
Once you have your account set up, if you have other radios which use the  
same database, you may also add them to your account. You will need to  
get an access code from each radio in order to add it to the account. They  
may then share your favourite and added radio station details.  
SelecttheInternetRadiomenubaronceor  
Internet Radio  
twice to enter the Internet menu list.  
Touch Browse station list, scroll down and select Help.  
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Internet Radio  
Customising your radio - cont.  
Configuring My Favourite Stations  
Configuring My Added Stations  
1. Using the web site at http://www.wifiradio-frontier.com it is possible  
tosearchamongthemanyradiostationsthatareavailablebylocation,  
genre, or language. You may also choose from new or popular  
stations.  
1. If you wish to listen to a radio station which is not currently held in  
the database at http://www.wifiradio-frontier.com it is possible to  
add the details yourself. You will need to obtain the internet address  
(URL) for the audio stream for the station that you wish to add. This  
may be information provided by the radio station itself, via its web site,  
or perhaps passed to you from another listener.  
2. When the radio stations that you have found are shown on your  
computer screen, they are shown with a 'Play' icon and an 'Add to  
favourites' icon (the plus symbol and heart). Clicking on the 'Play' icon  
will allow you to hear the radio station via your computer. Clicking on  
the 'Add to favourites' icon will cause the radio station to be added to  
the list accessible via your radio.  
Note: The URL for the audio stream will generally not be the URL for  
the web page from which you listen to the station on your PC.  
2. Use the 'My added stations' link in the 'My account' area on the web  
site. This allows you to add details of new stations or to modify those  
already added. You can provide a name for the radio station which  
will be shown on your radio. You must also provide the web address,  
location and format details.  
3. To help you organise your favourites, and since you may have a great  
many after a while, the web site will allow you to specify the name for  
a category or group under which the radio station will be listed on your  
radio. Suitable names might be 'Rock', 'Smooth', 'Mum's stations', and  
so on. When ever you add another radio station to your favourites you  
can either add it to an existing category or create a new one.  
3. Once you have Internet radio stations available in your My Added  
Stations list, you may play these stations from your radio. These  
stations will be available on your radio from the Internet radio menu  
item My Added Stations.  
4. Once you have Internet radio stations available in your My Favourite  
Stations list, you may play these stations from your radio. These  
stations will be available on your radio from the Internet radio menu  
item My Favourites.  
4. It is possible to add the web addresses for audio streams which may  
not be playable by your radio. If you attempt to play such a stream,  
your radio will normally display an error message of some kind. The  
Roberts ColourStream can only play MP3, WMA, FLAC, AAC and  
Real Audio streams.  
5. To look at, modify or delete your favourite stations lists on the web  
site, use the link 'My favourites' in the 'My account' area. To delete  
a favourite radio station, click on the icon with a heart and minus  
symbol.  
5. Tolookat, modifyordeleteyouraddedstationslistonthewebsite, use  
thelink'Myaddedstations'inthe'Myaccount'area.Todeleteanadded  
radio station, click on the icon with a heart and minus symbol.  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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To add favourite stations  
Tune to the required radio station as previously described on  
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page23.TostorethefavouritestationtouchtheAddtofavourite  
button. 'Favourite added' will show on the display. Repeat this  
procedure as needed for the remaining favourites.  
Internet Radio  
My Favourites  
Local United Kingd
BBC  
Selecting your favourite stations  
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My Favourites  
Julia fav  
TouchtheInternetRadiomenubaronceor  
Internet Radio  
twice to enter the Internet radio menu list.  
Stations  
Touch Browse station list and then select My Favourites.  
Select Stations or the required group and touch the required favourite  
station. The display will show 'Connecting...' while it finds the new  
station.  
Internet Radio  
Removing a favourite station  
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Julia fav  
Follow the procedure above until the desired favourite station is shown  
on the display.  
BBC Radio 2  
ENERGY ZURICH  
All Irish Radio  
Classic FM  
To remove a favourite station touch the Bin button, the screen  
will display 'Are you sure?'. Touch Yes if you wish to erase the  
station and the selected favourite station will be removed.  
Select No if you do not wish to erase the selected station.  
Note: You can use the favourite stations feature on your radio without  
setting up an account on the internet (page 27). However, if you later  
decide to set up an account and register your radio, then your existing  
favourites will be lost. You will then need to reselect the stations and add  
them to your favourites a second time.  
Internet Radio  
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Internet Radio  
Selecting your added stations  
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Touch the Internet Radio menu bar once or twice to  
enter the Internet radio menu list.  
Internet Radio  
Internet Radio  
Stations  
Touch Browse station list and scroll down and select My Added Stations.  
Podcasts  
My Added Stations  
Help  
Select the desired added station in the list and the display will show 'Connecting...'  
while it finds the new station.  
Should you be unable to connect to a particular station, please note that some radio  
stations do not broadcast 24 hours per day, and some stations are not always on-  
line.  
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My Added Stations  
Aardvark Radio  
In addition, as mentioned on page 28, it is possible to specify audio streams for 'My  
added stations' which are not compatible with your radio. In this event the station will  
not be playable. The Roberts ColourStream can only play MP3, WMA, FLAC, AAC  
and Real Audio streams.  
Brooklands FM  
Huntingdon Community Radio  
Note that the audio coding formats listed are generic terms. There are many variations  
of each format, as well a variety of streaming protocols in use by different radio  
broadcasters. Your radio has been designed to play the vast majority of coding and  
streaming formats in current use by broadcasters.  
Internet Radio  
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Display information  
BBC Radio 2  
Description  
Metadata  
The most listened to station  
Metadata  
128 kb/s  
WMA  
When playing an internet radio station, the display typically shows the station name,  
metadata and a logo.  
Bit rate  
Codec  
Sampling rate  
44.1 kHz  
Touch the Information button to view a more detailed information  
screen.  
Whenever the radio is displaying a play screen (as opposed to an Idle screen), the  
time and date is displayed in the top left hand corner and a WiFi strength or ethernet  
connection indicator is shown in the top right hand corner.  
Internet Radio  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Music Player  
From the home menu select the My Music mode button.  
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My Music  
Now playing 1 of 645  
Directory - In play mode touch to return to the music list.  
Invisible Limits  
Tangerine Dream  
Stratosfear  
Information - Touch to view detailed information for a track  
currently being played.  
Skip/Rewind - Touch to skip current track. The previous  
track in the list will be played. Press and hold to advance  
rewind speed.  
Skip/Fast-forward - Touch to skip current track. The next  
track in the list will be played. Press and hold to advance  
forward speed.  
My Music  
Play/Pause - Touch to pause playback of the current track.  
Use the scroll bar to scroll through a list. Touch the  
Up or Down arrows or press the area between the  
arrow and the bar to cause the menu to scroll further  
if there are many items. If there are many items in a  
menu, then the radio allows the menu to 'wrap around'  
in either direction.  
Touch again to resume playback.  
Stop - Touch to stop the track currently playing.  
Add to Playlist - Touch to add the current track to your  
playlist.  
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Music Player  
Music Player  
Use with Windows, Apple Mac, Linux, USB memory  
Windows Media Player is less flexible than some other UPnP servers,  
but is generally easier to set up. It is supplied as a standard component  
of Windows 7, Vista or XP.  
The Music Player allows you to play audio files which are stored on a  
computer on your network or on a USB memory device plugged into the  
radio.  
In order to play files from a computer on your network, your radio must  
connect to a file server application which uses the Universal Plug and Play  
(UPnP) protocol. If your computer uses Windows 7, Vista or XP, then it is  
likely that your computer already has a UPnP server application available.  
Windows Media Player (versions 11 and 12) has this capability, and it is  
able to make your files available to your radio. It also allows you to select  
files by Album, Artist, and so on.  
Many UPnP server applications are also capable of sharing pictures and  
video files to other network connected devices. If this is the case (as it is  
with Windows Media Player 11 and 12) you may see the option of choosing  
between 'Music', 'Video' and 'Pictures' on the Music Player's menu. You  
should only select the 'Music' option. Content offered via the alternative  
options will not be playable on your radio.  
Some third party server applications allow customisation of the search  
criteria and indexing methods. This can be useful if you have a very large  
collection of stored music files.  
Windows Media Player 12 can serve MP3, WMA, AAC and WAV files to  
your radio. Windows Media Player 11 is only able to serve MP3 and WMA  
files to your radio. If you have your audio files stored in the FLAC format,  
or if you are an Apple Mac or Linux user, there are other UPnP server  
applications which you may use with your radio.  
Here is a short selection of alternative UPnP server applications, although  
many others are available:  
The Music Player on the radio can playback audio files in MP3, WMA,  
AAC, FLAC and WAV formats. WMA Lossless files can also be played  
when using Windows Media Player as it will convert these to a compatible  
format before streaming them to the radio. Note that the playback of files  
encoded using WMAVoice, WMA 10 Professional, and of files which have  
DRM protection is not supported.  
Twonky Media Server (Windows, Apple Mac, Linux)  
TVersity (Windows) *  
Elgato EyeConnect (for Apple Mac OS X) *  
MediaTomb (Linux, MAC OS X) *  
WhenusingaUPnPserver,thesearchandselectioncriteriaaredetermined  
bytheserversoftware, buttypicallyincludeArtist,AlbumandGenre. Many  
server applications also allow you to access your files according to the  
folders within which they are stored as well as other criteria.  
* = free of charge versions available at the time of writing  
Please refer to the documentation for your chosen server application for  
full details of its configuration and usage.  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Accessing your audio files via a UPnP server  
IfyourcomputerisrunningWindows7,thenWindowsMediaPlayer version  
12 includes a UPnP server which will make your files available to your  
radio.IfyouhaveWindowsVistaorXPpleaseseepage89.Thereareother  
UPnP server solutions available for non-Windows users and for Windows  
users who may wish to use an alternative (see the preceding page).  
Selecting Media Streaming in Windows Media Player 12  
It is beyond the scope of this instruction book to cover all possible options  
for UPnP. We explain the use of Microsoft's Windows Media Player here  
since that will be the first choice for the majority of users.  
Set up UPnP access with Windows Media Player 12  
1. Windows Media Player 12 (referred to here as WMP 12) can create a  
library from all the media files available to it on your PC. To add new  
media files to the library, select 'Library', then 'Music', then 'All music'  
or 'Artist', 'Album' etc. This will show you the current library contents.  
You may then simply drag and drop files from other locations into the  
library.Alternatively, with media files or folders on the screen, you may  
right-click on the file or folder and select 'Include in library' and then  
select 'Music'. In this way you can quickly add additional content to  
your music library.  
2. In WMP 12 , click on 'Stream' (see picture at right) and then select  
'Automatically allow devices to play my media'. Then accept the  
'Automatically allow all computer and media devices' option. There  
are other options (see overleaf) but this is the simplest if you just wish  
to quickly enable media streaming to your radio.  
3. Press the On/Standby control and select the My Music mode button  
from the home menu screen. The main 'Music Player' menu will then  
be displayed.  
My Music  
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Music Player  
Set up UPnP access on a Windows PC - cont.  
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4. TouchSharedMedia.TheradiowillscanforallavailableUPnPservers.  
It may take a few seconds for the radio to complete its scan. The radio  
will display 'No UPnP service' if no UPnP servers are found.  
Select Music Source  
Shared Media  
USB Playback  
My Playlist  
5. After scanning, select your UPnP server. If you allowed automatic  
connection previously, your radio should now connect and you may  
skip to the next page.  
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Ifyoudidnotpermitautomaticconnections,yourradiowillthennormally  
display 'Unauthorised' at this stage.  
Shared Media  
JENNY: Jenny’s music  
6. Your PC may prompt you that there has been a connection to your  
UPnP server. Whether prompted or not, in order that the radio may  
accessthemusicles, youwillneedtoclickthe'Library'tabinWMP 12  
and select the 'Stream…' item to open the 'Media Streaming' window.  
Select 'Automatically allow devices to play my media' then select  
'Automatically allow all computer and media devices'.  
HOME_PC: Mums music  
<Rescan>  
My Music  
Alternatively select 'More Streaming options' to enable sharing on a  
'per device' basis.  
Allowing a device to connect to Windows Media Player 12  
7. In the 'More streaming options' window, the radio will be listed as a  
blocked device. Click on the button shown to select 'Allowed'.  
Note: If you are using Microsoft Windows' firewall software, this should  
be correctly configured by WMP 12. If you are using third party firewall  
software you may need to manually configure it to allow your unit  
and WMP 12 to communicate (see the 'Troubleshooting' section on  
page 87).  
8. On the radio, select the named server again. If WMP 12 is now able  
tocommunicatewithyourradioyouwillbepresentedwithsomemedia  
selection options on the display.  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Locating and playing media files using UPnP  
Once the UPnP server has been configured to share media files with your  
radio, you may select the files that you wish to play as follows:-  
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Shared Media  
JENNY: Jenny’s music  
From the home menu select My Music mode button.  
HOME_PC: Mums music  
<Rescan>  
My Music  
Select Shared Media to cause the radio to scan for UPnP servers. Note:  
that it may take a few seconds for the radio to complete its scan.  
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JENNY: Jenny’s music  
Music  
After a successful scan, select your UPnP server. If the display shows  
multiple media types, select Music. (Some UPnP servers can serve  
pictures and video content to suitable devices.)  
Playlists  
<Search>  
The radio will now list the media categories which are made available by  
the UPnP server - for example, 'Album', 'Artist' and 'Genre'. Select the  
category you wish to browse.  
If you wish to use the search function touch Search. You may select  
characters to build a keyword for searching for content to play. Text entry  
is described on page 11.  
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Music  
All Music  
Genre  
All Artists  
When you first set up sharing with a UPnP server, it is likely that not all of  
your files will be available immediately. The UPnP server must look inside  
each file to identify the artist and album information from 'tags' embedded  
in them. The server may also need time to access the Internet to obtain  
additional information such as 'album art' which it can display when you  
examine your music library on your PC. For a library of many files this  
can take some time.  
Contributing Artists  
My Music  
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Music Player  
Media selection  
When searching via UPnP you will have a selection of search criteria as  
determined by the UPnP server software on your computer. This allows  
you to search by a given information type (Album, Artist, Genre, etc.) and  
then to narrow the search to an album or to a particular track within an  
album.  
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Music  
All Music  
Genre  
All Artists  
SomeUPnPserverapplicationsallowthesearchoptionstobecustomised.  
The searches described here are just examples of the possibilities.  
Contributing Art
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All Artists  
Listening to a complete album  
The Beatles  
Touch Artist, Album, Genre, etc. according to your needs.  
The Corrs  
Katie Melua  
When you reach the album or folder the menu will then switch to showing  
the tracks in that album or folder. When searching by UPnP they will  
normally be listed in track number order (but as with the search criteria,  
this can vary according to the server application used).  
Tangerine Dream  
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Stratosfear  
Stratosfear  
With the first track in the album indicated, touch the track and the album  
will begin playing.  
The Big Sleep in Search Of Hade  
3am At the Border Of the Marsh  
Invisible Limits  
While the radio is playing from your media library, you may use the menus  
as described page above to choose a different selection. When you select  
the track from which to play, the radio will then immediately begin playing  
the new selection.  
My Music  
Please see also 'Playlists' on page 42.  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Listening to a particular track  
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If you wish to play a particular track from an album or folder, first choose  
the album or folder as described on the preceding pages.  
Stratosfear  
Stratosfear  
Use the scroll bar until the required track is shown.  
The Big Sleep in Search Of Hade  
3am At the Border Of the Marsh  
Invisible Limits  
Select the chosen track, the track will begin playing. The radio will then  
play subsequent tracks from the same album or folder.  
My Music  
Controlling playback  
Touch to pause playback of the current track. Touch again to  
resume playback.  
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Touch to skip current track. The previous track in the list will be  
played. Press and hold to advance rewind speed.  
Invisible Limits  
Tangerine Dream  
Stratosfear  
Touch to skip current track. The next track in the list will be  
played. Press and hold to advance forward speed.  
Touch to stop the track currently playing.  
Press and hold the Fast-forward or Rewind button to move through the  
current track. The longer the button is pressed, the greater the speed at  
which the player will move through the track. Release the button when  
the desired point is reached. (Note that this feature is not supported when  
playing files encoded using the FLAC format.)  
My Music  
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Music Player  
Controlling playback cont.  
Repeat tracks  
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WhenthemusictrackisplayingselecttheRepeatbutton,repeat  
ON  
Repeat  
Shuffle  
will appear in yellow and your selected tracks will be played  
repeatedly. Touch the Repeat button again to turn off the repeat  
function. The Repeat button will return to white.  
OFF  
Add to My Playlist  
Clear My Playlist  
Alternatively touch the My Music menu bar  
once or twice to enter the music menu list.  
My Music  
My Music  
Touch Repeat until 'On' appears in yellow and your selected tracks will  
be played repeatedly. Touch Repeat again to turn off the repeat function,  
'Off' will show on the display.  
Shuffle tracks  
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WhenthemusictrackisplayingselecttheShufflebutton,shuffle  
will appear in yellow and your selected tracks will be shuffled.  
Touch the Shuffle button again to turn off the shuffle function.  
The Shuffle button will return to white.  
OFF  
ON  
Repeat  
Shuffle  
Add to My Playlist  
Clear My Playlist  
Alternatively touch the My Music menu bar  
My Music  
once or twice to enter the music menu list.  
Touch Shuffle until 'ON' appears in yellow and your selected tracks will  
be shuffled. Touch Shuffle again to turn off the shuffle function, 'OFF'  
appears on the display.  
My Music  
Note: The shuffle play function may only be used if the current selection  
comprises fewer than 500 tracks.  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Display mode  
When playing a track in Music Player mode the display typically shows  
Artist, Album and track name. Depending on the media and the server,  
album art may also be displayed.  
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Bit rate  
192 kb/s  
WMA  
Codec  
Sampling rate  
44.1 kHz  
Touch the Information button to view additional information.  
Note: That the availability of information depends on the specific media  
files, their format and upon the server capability. (Not all UPnP servers  
make information from the media files available in the same way).  
My Music  
Thetimeisdisplayedinthetop-leftcornerofthedisplay,andaWiFistrength  
or Ethernet connection indicator is shown in the top-right corner.  
If the capture of track information by the Last.fm feature is enabled (known  
as scrobbling), then the Last.fm logo will also be shown (see pages 45).  
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Music Player  
Using USB memory devices  
This section describes how to use your radio to access and playback  
your audio files via USB memory devices. USB memory devices plug into  
the rectangular slot located behind the panel beneath the rotary volume  
control. To open pull the front panel downwards.  
Important: Your radio is only designed to work with USB flash memory  
devices. It is not intended to be connected to hard disk drives or any other  
type of USB device.  
The ColourStream radio has been tested with a range of USB memory  
devices of up to 64GB capacity. USB memory must use the FAT or FAT  
32 filing system in order to operate with the radio. It is possible to use SD  
or SDHC cards for media storage and playback when held in a suitable  
USB adaptor. However, due to the wide variation of such adaptors, it is  
not possible to guarantee that all adaptor / card combinations will work  
in the radio.  
Audio formats supported are MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC and WAV. USB  
playback does not support files encoded using WMA lossless, WMA  
Voice, WMA 10 Professional, nor files of any format which have DRM  
protection.  
Recommendations:  
Cautions:  
Unless you have only a few files on the USB memory device, do not place  
all files in the root folder.  
The number of items (files/sub directories) in any directory should be  
less than 2000.  
Searching and playback will be more responsive if the number of files in  
any one folder is limited (we suggest not more than 250).  
It is recommended that the USB memory is reformatted in your computer  
before adding your music files.  
In order to minimise the risk of damage to your radio or your USB memory,  
pleaseplacetheunitsuchthatthememorydevicecannoteasilybeknocked  
while it is inserted in the socket.  
Remove the USB memory before carrying the unit or if not using the USB  
feature for a prolonged period.  
Place the unit in Standby mode before removing your USB memory  
device.  
Note: Shuffle and Playlist functions are limited to 500 tracks.  
The maximum depth of folder nesting permitted is 8 directory levels (but  
playback is only from the currently selected folder).  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Playing files from USB memory devices  
Carefully insert the USB memory device into the USB slot. Press the  
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Select Music Source  
Shared Media  
On/Standby control to switch on the radio.  
The radio may detect that the memory has been connected, in which  
case it will ask whether you wish to open the folder view of the memory  
contents. Touch Yes .  
USB Playback  
My Playlist  
If the USB memory was not automatically detected, proceed as follows.  
Select My Music mode button then select USB playback, the radio will  
now list the content stored on the USB memory device. If there are many  
files or folders this may take a few seconds.  
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USB Playback  
Tangerine Dream  
Beautiful South  
Touch the required folder. The list of tracks in the current folder will be  
displayed. Alternatively, if you have nested folders (such as album folders  
within an artist folder) then you will simply step to the next folder level.  
Beethoven  
Cat Stevens  
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Touch the track to begin playing. All files in the current folder will then  
be played in turn.  
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Files are played in the order in which they exist in the filing system of the  
USB memory (they are not sorted by file name or track number).  
Stratosfear.wma  
The Big Sleep in Search Of H  
3am At The Border of The M  
Invisible Limits.wma  
Controlling playback from the USB memory device including Shuffle and  
Repeat functions is explained on page 38.  
Theshuffleplayfunctionmayonlybeusedifthecurrentselectioncomprises  
fewer than 500 tracks.  
My Music  
Note: When playing from USB media, the information displays is limited to  
the filename. The display of tags and album art is not supported.  
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Music Player  
Playlists  
Sometimes you may wish to set up a list of music tracks or albums which  
can then be played without further action - as background music for a  
party, for example.  
Your radio can be configured to hold a queue of up to 500 tracks in a  
playlist menu. The tracks or albums for the playlist can be selected from  
your UPnP server and from a USB memory device. The playlist is held in  
memory in your radio until external power is removed, or until the playlist  
is cleared from the menu.  
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Invisible Limits  
i
Added to My Playlist  
Adding a single track to your playlist  
My Music  
When playing a track using a UPnP server or a USB memory  
devicetouchandreleaseAddtoPlaylistbuttonandthedisplay  
will show 'Added to My playlist'.  
The track will be added to the playlist for playback later.  
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USB Playback  
Tangerine Dream  
Adding an entire album or folder  
Beautiful South  
When using a UPnP server or a USB memory device scroll to  
the chosen album, artist or folder and touch and hold until the  
display changes to edit mode with an add symbol allowing you  
to add entire albums to the playlist. Touch the add symbol and  
the display will show 'Added to My playlist'.  
Eachofthetrackswithinthealbum,artistorfolderselectionwillbe  
addedtotheplaylistindividually.Thisallowsanyunwantedtracks  
to be removed from the playlist if needed (see next page).  
Beethoven  
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OFF  
ON  
Repeat  
Shuffle  
Add to My Playlist  
Clear My Playlist  
Alternatively touch the My Music menu bar  
My Music  
once or twice to enter the music menu list  
My Music  
and select Add to My Playlist then follow  
above procedure.  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Viewing My playlist  
When playing a track touch the Directory button to enter the  
media selection menu.  
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Select Music Source  
Shared Media  
Repeatedly touch the Back button to return to the 'Select Music  
Source' menu.  
USB Playback  
My Playlist  
Touch My Playlist to see all of the tracks previously added. You may use  
the arrows and scroll bar to scroll through the playlist.  
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My Playlist  
Stratosfear.wma  
Tracks which are served via UPnP will show their track name and USB  
tracks will show their file name.  
The Big Sleep in Search Of Hade  
3am At the Border Of The Marsh  
Invisible Limits.wma  
My Music  
Erasing a track from the Playlist  
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My Playlist  
From the My Playlist menu follow above instructions to find a track you  
wish to erase.  
Stratosfear.wma  
The Big Sleep In Search Of ade  
3am At The Border Of The arsh  
Invisible Limits.wma  
Press and hold the track to cause the Bin button to show on  
the display. Touch the Bin button to delete, or use the back  
button to cancel.  
Alternatively touch the My Music menu  
My Music  
bar to enter 'My Playlist menu' and select  
My Music  
Delete from My Playlist then follow above  
procedure.  
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Music Player  
Clearing the Playlist  
Touch the My Music menu bar to enter the  
music menu list.  
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My Music  
OFF  
ON  
Repeat  
Shuffle  
Touch Clear My Playlist, you will be asked to confirm deletion. To cause  
the whole playlist to be deleted touch Yes.  
Add to My Playlist  
Clear My Playlist  
If you do not wish to clear the playlist touch No to cancel the operation.  
My Music  
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Playing your playlist  
Select Music Source  
Shared Media  
When playing a track touch the Directory button to enter the  
media selection menu.  
USB Playback  
My Playlist  
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Repeatedly touch the Back button to return to the 'Select Music  
Source' menu.  
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My Playlist  
Stratosfear.wma  
Touch My Playlist to see all of the tracks previously added.  
The Big Sleep in Search Of Hade  
3am At the Border Of The Marsh  
Invisible Limits.wma  
Scroll through until the desired track is on screen and touch to play.  
My Music  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Scrobbling - On / Off control  
To use this feature you must have previously set up a Last.fm account  
see page 48.  
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Clear My Playlist  
When playing a music track touch the  
My Music  
Return to playing screen  
My Music menu bar to enter the music  
menu list.  
Scrobbling  
Yes  
Play similar artistst.fm  
My Music  
Scroll down to show the 'Scrobbling' option.  
Touch Scrobbling until 'Yes' is shown on the display to turn music player  
scrobbling on.Touch Scrobbling until 'No' is shown on the display to turn  
music player scrobbling off.  
This option is only available when playing from a UPnP server - not from  
USB memory.  
Note: If other people use the radio, you may wish to switch scrobbling off  
sothattheirlisteningdoesnotmodifyyouraccount'slisteningpreferences.  
Alternatively, you could switch the radio to another account (please see  
page 49).  
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Play similar artists in Last.fm  
Clear My Playlist  
Return to playing screen  
To use this feature you must have previously set up a Last.fm account  
see page 48.  
Scrobbling  
Yes  
Play similar artists in Last.fm  
My Music  
To play similar artists in Last.fm mode select Play similar artists in Last.  
fm in the music player menu list.  
This option is only available when playing from a UPnP server - not from  
USB memory.  
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Last.fm  
Last.fm  
Last.fm - the basics  
Using two dedicated buttons on the radio, you can tell Last.fm that you  
love particular tracks, or you can ban a track from ever being played again.  
This also influences the tracks you are offered in the future.  
Last.fm is an Internet-based on-line music service with millions of tracks  
available which you can access using your radio, your computer and other  
devices. It plays personalised interactive radio stations based on your  
choice of artists and songs, your listening history, and similar tracks based  
on the preferences of other Last.fm listeners with similar music tastes.  
This can introduce you to a new range of artists and tracks which you will  
probably enjoy but which you may never have heard before.  
User accounts  
In order to use the Last.fm service with your radio, you must either create  
a Last.fm account or already have one set up. This account keeps track  
of your musical preferences and listening choices and is what makes the  
music offered by Last.fm personal to you. Setting up an account is simple  
and is done via the Last.fm web site. You then enter the account details  
into your radio (see the following pages).  
Before you can use Last.fm with your radio, you will need to have created  
an account at the Last.fm web site. You can then start to listen to radio  
stations initially based on particular artists or tags/genres.  
Last.fm is available on various platforms and computer media players.  
Any personalisations that you make to your account from one platform  
are reflected on the others.  
The radio allows more than one set of Last.fm account details to be  
entered. If the unit is used by more than one person, it is possible to  
choose which account is used when listening to Last.fm and for scrobbling  
from the Music Player.  
Last.fm has a strong emphasis on interaction with other listeners, sharing  
your favourite music and exploring other usersplaylists and stations, both  
directly,andthroughsocialnetworkingsites.Therearealsoprivacyoptions  
that you can apply to your account using the Last.fm web site.  
The features of the Last.fm service are only available on the radio with a  
subscriptiontoLast.fm.Thismaydifferfromtherangeoffeaturesavailable  
when accessing the Last.fm service from a computer or any other device.  
The provision of the Last.fm service and the features offered with and  
without subscription are subject to terms and conditions set out on the  
Last.fm web site.  
Scrobbling and Love / Ban features  
Scrobbling is the method that Last.fm uses to learn about your listening  
habits. Your radio can ‘scrobble’ the tracks that you listened to using  
the UPnP Music Player and Last.fm modes. This sends track names to  
Last.fm, adding them to your Last.fm library, and helps the service to tailor  
its future recommendations to your musical tastes.  
Your Roberts ColourStream radio offers you a subscription level account  
with Last.fm for a limited trial period. You may optionally extend this using  
the subscription facility via the Last.fm web site at www.last.fm.  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Last.fm  
From the home menu touch the Last.fm mode button.  
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Last.fm  
Invisible Limits  
Directory - In playmode touch to return to your Last.fm  
track list.  
Tangerine Dream  
Stratosfear  
Information - Touch to view detailed information for a track  
currently being played.  
Library  
1.59  
3.29  
Ban - Touch the ban button if you do not like a particular  
Last.fm track and wish not to hear it again.  
Love - Touch the Love button if you like a currently playing  
track and wish it to influence the content that Last.fm offers  
to your account.  
Last.fm  
Stop - Touch to stop the track currently playing.  
Use the scroll bar to scroll through a list. Touch the Up  
or Down arrows or press the area between the arrow  
and the bar to cause the menu to scroll further if there  
are many items. If there are many items in a menu,  
thentheradioallowsthemenuto'wraparound'ineither  
direction. This can make it easier to reach items at the  
end of a long menu.  
Skip - Touch to skip current track. The next song in the list  
will be played.  
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Last.fm  
Setup a Last.fm user account  
From the home menu press the Last.fm mode button. The  
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display will prompt you to sign up for a new Last.fm account.  
Last.fm  
Select OK if you have already registered.  
Sign-up for a new account at  
http://www.last.fm/join  
Before you can use the Last.fm feature, you should sign-up and create an  
account on the web site http://www.last.fm using the internet browser on  
your computer. Be sure to make a note of the user name and password.  
Press OK if already registered  
OK  
The radio will then require you to enter the 'user name' for your  
Last.fm account. This must be identical to account name used on the  
Last.fm web site. Note - the user name is sensitive to the use of upper and  
lower case letters and symbols. Text entry is described on page 11.  
User name:  
Julia-S  
Enter the 'Password' using exactly the same method.  
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The account information entered will be saved and then the validity of the  
account will be checked with Last.fm. If the account is invalid, the display  
will show 'Unauthorised'. You will need to modify the information.Once the  
account is setup, the display will show the Last.fm station menu list.  
Password:  
1234-aBcD  
Note that it is possible to have up to four accounts set up in the radio  
for multiple users. Each user's listening preferences can be managed  
separately via the Last.fm web site.  
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Last.fm  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Setup new account  
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Touch the Last.fm menu bar once or  
twice to enter the Last.fm menu list.  
Last.fm  
Last.fm Menu  
Return to Playing screen  
Current user  
Julia-S  
yes  
Scroll down and select Add new account.  
Scrobbling  
Enter user name and password for your Last.fm account, see proceeding  
page.  
Add new account  
Last.fm  
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Selecting an account  
Last.fm Menu  
Return to Playing screen  
Current user  
If you have more than one Last.fm account set up in your radio, you may  
easily switch between them.  
Julia-S  
yes  
Touch the Last.fm menu bar once or  
twice to enter the Last.fm menu list.  
Scrobbling  
Last.fm  
Add new account  
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Select Current user the display will show those accounts whose details  
are stored in the radio. The account which is currently in use will be  
marked in yellow.  
Select Last.fm profile  
1: Aardvark99  
2: Gerry-T  
3: Julia-S  
Touch the account that you wish to switch to. The display will then show  
the Last.fm station list. Choosing an option will then play tracks according  
to the selected account's preferences.  
4: Les-M  
Last.fm  
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Last.fm  
Listening to Last.fm  
Last.fm can present music tracks according to several criteria. You may choose from the  
following options:  
'CreateArtist Radio' - Plays a selection of tracks by a specified artist and other similar artists.  
You choose an artist by entering their name or part of their name and then choose from the  
search results.  
'Create Tag Radio' - Plays a selection of tracks tagged with certain keywords. You pick a  
tag word or genre by entering a word or phrase and then choose from the search results.  
Notethatitisadvisabletobeasexactaspossiblewhenenteringtagsorgenres.Forexample,  
enter BOLLYWOOD rather than BOLLY. Tags are user-generated and fed to Last.fm via  
the scrobbling process, so there can sometimes be spurious tags connected to only a few  
tracks, which may give an Insufficient Content error when searching.  
'Your Library' - Plays all tracks scrobbled to your profile, or tracks by artists you’ve added  
to your library. This information can be edited on the Last.fm web site.  
'Your Recommendations' - Plays tracks recommended to you based on your music profile  
and that of other listeners with similar tastes.  
'Your Loved Tracks' - Plays tracks selected from those that you have previously rated as  
‘Loved’, either when listening with your computer, or with the Love button on the radio.  
'Your Neighbourhood' - Plays tracks from the libraries of people on Last.fm with similar music  
taste to yours.  
'Your Recent Stations' - This option lists your most recent Last.fm selections.  
'History' - This option lists the last tracks you have listened to, most recent tracks first. Note  
that this is a display-only option - you cannot select a track from the list and listen to it again  
on demand.  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Listening to Last.fm - cont.  
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Touch the Last.fm menu bar once or  
twice to enter the Last.fm menu list.  
Last.fm  
Last.fm  
<Create Artist Radio>  
<Create Tag Radio>  
Your Library  
Touch Browse station list and touch a Last.fm playing option (see  
proceeding page for details of the options).  
Your Recommendations  
Ifoneoftheplayingoptionswasselected,thedisplaywillshow'Connecting...'  
and the radio will begin playing. For Artist or Tag options, please see the  
next page.  
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Invisible Limits  
Touch the Skip button to start playback of another track from  
your selection.  
Tangerine Dream  
Love it  
You can use the Love and Ban buttons to tell Last.fm which tracks you  
particularly like, or which tracks you wish to ban from your library.  
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Touch the Love button if you like the track currently playing  
and wish it to influence the content that Last.fm offers to  
your account. The radio will show 'Love it' and will continue  
playback.  
Last.fm  
Touch the Ban button if you do not like a particular track and  
wish not to hear it again. The radio will show 'Ban it' and will  
offer another track.  
Stop - Touch to stop the track currently playing.  
If you accidentally love or ban a track, you can remove it from your list of  
loved or banned tracks using the Last.fm web site.  
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Last.fm  
Search by Artist or Tag  
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Touch the Directory button to enter the Last.fm menu list if  
needed  
Last.fm  
<Create Artist Radio>  
Select <Create Artist Radio> or <Create Tag Radio>.  
<Create Tag Radio>  
Your Library  
Enter the Artist name or Tag by entering the name or part of the name.  
For example, entering 'PINK' would list artists including 'Frijid Pink', 'Pink'  
and 'Pink Floyd'. Entering 'BLUES' for a tag will find 'blues', 'blues rock'  
and many others.  
Your Recommendations  
Search string:  
Searching uses only the characters 0-9, A-Z and Space. Enter text as  
described on page 11.  
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Once the artist or tag is entered touch the 'Magnifying glass' to search.  
Select oneofthetagsorartistsoffered.Thedisplaywillshow'Connecting...'  
and the radio will begin playing content guided by the search.  
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Last.fm  
Select the Skip button if you wish to skip the current track and  
start playback of another track based on your selection.  
You can use the Love and Ban buttons to tell Last.fm which tracks you  
particularly like, or which tracks you wish to ban from your library.  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Display information  
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When playing a Last.fm track the display shows the Artist, Album, description, a progress bar,  
account name, bit rate, codec and sampling rate of the track. Note that the information may not  
always be 100% accurate since some of the Last.fm data is based upon information scrobbled  
from users files.  
Julia-S Library  
Account  
Julia-S  
128 kb/s  
MP3  
Bit rate  
Codec  
Sampling rate  
44.1 kHz  
Touch the Information button to view a detailed information screen.  
Whenever the radio is displaying a play screen (as opposed to an Idle screen), the time and date  
is displayed in the top left hand corner of the display, and a WiFi strength or ethernet connection  
indicator is shown in the top right hand corner.  
Last.fm  
Your Recent Stations / History  
The Last.fm stations menu offers two options which relate to your personal Last.fm listening history.  
'Your Recent Stations' allows easy access to your recent Last.fm selections whether made using  
your radio or accessed on other platforms such as your PC. You can then directly choose one of  
those selections without entering its details again.  
The 'History' option on the Last.fm stations menu allows you to see the most recently played tracks,  
with the most recent displayed first. Note that this is only a display - it is not possible to play tracks  
from this list.  
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Last.fm  
Your Loved Tracks  
Your Neighbourhood  
Scroll through the menu and touch Your Recent Stations. A list of your recent Last.fm selections  
Your Recent Stations  
History  
will be displayed. Choose which selection should be played.  
Scroll through the menu and touch History, the display will show a list of six tracks most recently  
played from Last.fm with the most recent first. The highlighted track will scroll across the display  
and will include track name, artist and album information.  
Note: The history display will not be available if you choose to hide real-time listening information  
in the privacy settings of your user profile on the Last.fm website.  
Last.fm  
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Last.fm  
Deleting details of a Last.fm account  
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You may wish to delete a Last.fm account from your radio (for example, if  
a friend's details had been entered when they were visiting).  
Last.fm Menu  
Return to Playing screen  
Current user  
Touch the Last.fm menu bar once or  
twice to enter the Last.fm menu list.  
Julia-S  
yes  
Last.fm  
Scrobbling  
Touch Current user the display will show those accounts whose details  
are stored in the radio. The account which is currently in use will be  
marked in yellow.  
Add new account  
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Select Last.fm profile  
Touch the Bin button to delete the unwanted account details.  
1: Aardvark99  
The account will not be deleted from the Last.fm website.  
2: Gerry-T  
3: Julia-S  
4: Les-M  
Scrobbling - On / Off control  
Last.fm  
Touch the Last.fm menu bar once or  
twice to enter the Last.fm menu list.  
Last.fm  
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Last.fm Menu  
Touch Scrobbling until 'Yes' is shown on the display to turn music player  
scrobbling on. The scrobbling logo will appear on the display.  
Return to Playing screen  
Current user  
Julia-S  
yes  
Touch Scrobbling until 'No' is shown on the display to turn music player  
scrobbling off.  
Scrobbling  
Add new account  
Note: If other people use the radio, you may wish to switch scrobbling off  
sothattheirlisteningdoesnotmodifyyouraccount'slisteningpreferences.  
Alternatively, you could switch the radio to another account (please see  
page 49).  
Last.fm  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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iPod docking  
iPod dock connector  
Your ColourStream radio has an iPod dock facility which allows you to  
play digital audio files and video soundtracks held on your iPod directly.  
Video is only displayed on your iPod.  
The ColourStream uses the Universal Dock Connector developed for use  
withiPods.iPodscurrentlymanufactured aresuppliedwithadaptorinserts  
which ensure correct alignment of the iPod with the electrical connector.  
Should you require an insert to use your iPod with the ColourStream, then  
please contact an iPod accessories supplier.  
Docking recess  
Ensure that the radio is in standby.  
Place the iPod docking adaptor into the iPod docking recess so that it is  
securely seated.  
Carefully place your iPod on the universal iPod dock connector then  
press the On / Standby button to switch on the radio. To avoid possible  
damage to either device, do not use your iPod without the correct  
adaptor fitted in the dock connector.  
The radio may detect that the iPod has been connected, in which case it  
will ask whether you wish to switch to iPod mode. To switch to the iPod  
mode select Yes. Select No if you do not wish to select the iPod mode.  
If your iPod is not detected follow the procedure on next page.  
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iPod docking  
iPod docking cont.  
From the home menu touch the iPod mode button. Your  
iPod will switch on and continue playing from where it was  
previously stopped.  
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Invisible Limits  
iPod  
iPod  
Note: The ColourStream radio is able to recharge your iPod's internal  
battery.  
Tangerine Dream  
Stratosfear  
Your iPod will use its backlight settings as configured. If these need  
changing, use the iPod's Settings menu.  
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Skip/Rewind - Touch to to start playback of the previous track  
in the list. Press and hold to rewind current track.  
Play/Pause - Touch to pause playback of the current track.  
Touch again to resume playback.  
iPod  
Stop - Touch to stop the track currently playing.  
Skip/Fast-forward - Touch to start playback of the next track in  
the list. Press and hold to fast-forward current track.  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Navigating your iPod  
Search function  
Use the Left and Right buttons while playing to enter the selection menus  
on your iPod. Then use the Up or Down buttons on the remote control as  
required to move up and down a menu screen on your iPod.  
While the iPod is playing, touch and hold the Fast-forward or  
Rewind buttons. Release the button when the desired part of  
the item is reached.  
Press the Select button to choose the highlighted menu item. To access  
a higher level menu, press Left. To enter a menu, artist or album press  
Right.  
Repeat  
Playing a file on your iPod  
While the iPod is playing, press the Repeat button (on the remote control)  
to cycle through the repeat functions of the iPod. The iPod display will  
show the current repeat mode symbol.  
When you have found the required item press the Select button (on the  
remote control) to start the iPod playing - but see note below).  
Shuffle  
Adjust the volume to the required setting using the Volume control on  
your radio.  
While the iPod is playing, press the Shuffle button (on the remote control)  
to control the shuffle symbol in the iPod display. The tracks in the current  
album or playlist will be shuffled when shuffle is enabled.  
To pause playback touch the Play / Pause button. To resume  
playback press the Play / Pause button (on the remote) or use  
the Pause button on the display.  
Play similar artists in Last.fm  
To Stop playback touch the Stop button.  
To use this feature you must have previously set up a Last.fm account  
see page 48.  
Note:iPodsvaryinhowtheyrespondtothePlay/Pausebuttondependent  
upon the iPod model and software revision. Play / Pause may pause and  
resume the current selection, or it may pause the current selection and  
then start playing a new selection. The use of the Select button to start  
playing an item avoids this inconsistency.  
Touch the iPod menu bar and select Play similar artists in Last.fm to  
play similar artists in Last.fm mode. Note: The track playing must have  
artist information present in order to use this function.  
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DAB Radio  
DAB Radio  
InDABradiomodeyoucanlistentoconventionalradiobroadcasts,scanfor  
new radio stations, manually tune stations and view station information.  
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STEREO Signal:  
Carefully extend the telescopic aerial.  
BBC Radio 1  
Pop Music  
From the home menu press the DAB Radio mode button.  
On air now: Greg James  
DAB Radio  
Directory - In playmode touch to select the list of DAB radio  
stations.  
AddFavourite-TouchtoAddthecurrentlytunedradiostation  
to the favourites list. Your radio can store up to 10 favourite  
DAB stations.  
DAB  
Favourite - Selects the favourite station list previously stored  
in the radios memory.  
Left - Touch to select the previous DAB radio station in the  
list.  
Right - Touch to select the next DAB radio station in the  
list.  
Information - Touch to view detailed information for a station  
currently being played.  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Using the DAB mode for the first time - DAB  
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If this is the first time that DAB mode is used a quick scan of the Band III  
DAB channels will be carried out. The display will show 'Scanning in  
progress'. (If the radio has been used before the last used station will be  
selected instead).  
Scanning in progress...  
During the scanning process, as new stations are detected the station  
counter will increase and the stations will be added to the list which is  
stored in the radio. The bar graph indicates the progress of the scan.  
Stations found: 35  
Cancel  
When scanning is completed the radio will list the stations found (in  
numeric-alpha order 0....9...A...Z), unless it has previously been tuned  
to a DAB station.  
DAB  
Touch the Up or Down arrows or press the area between the  
arrow and the bar to scroll further to view the list of stations.  
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Station list  
The Arrow - Rock  
To select desired station touch the station name that you  
wish to tune to. The radio will retune to the selected station.  
Use the volume control to set the sound level as needed.  
BBC Radio 6Music  
BBC Radio 1  
BBC Radio 1Xtra  
Aquestion-mark in front of the station merely indicates that the station has  
not recently been detected by the radio. It may still be available.  
If the station list is still empty after the scan the display will show 'No signal  
please adjust your radio'. If no stations are found it may be necessary to  
relocate your radio to a position giving better reception.  
DAB  
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DAB Radio  
Selecting a DAB radio station  
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When playing a DAB radio station, the display normally shows the name  
of the current station with other related information.  
Station list  
The Arrow - Rock  
When playing a radio station touch the Directory button to  
access the list of DAB radio stations.  
BBC Radio 6Music  
BBC Radio 1  
Use the scroll bar and select desired station that you wish to tune to. The  
radio will retune to the selected station. Use the volume control to set the  
sound level as needed.  
BBC Radio 1Xtra  
DAB  
Alternatively when playing a DAB radio station touch the Left  
or Right buttons to cause the radio to select either the next  
or previous station in the list. The use of favourite stations is  
described on page 63.  
Secondary services  
Some DAB radio stations can have one or more secondary stations  
associated with them. Typically these are not broadcast continually. If a  
station has a secondary station available then the secondary will appear in  
the list of station names beneath the main (or primary) station. Examples  
are the programmes 'Daily Service' and 'Parliament' on BBC Radio 4.  
Follow the procedure above to access the station list and scroll to the  
chosen station. If the secondary service is not available (off-air) then the  
primary service will be selected.  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Display information - DAB  
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STEREO Signal:  
When playing a DAB radio station, the display shows the station name and  
DLSinformationbroadcastgivingrealtimeinformationsuchasprogramme  
name, track title and contact details.  
BBC Radio 1  
Pop Music  
On air now: Greg James  
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Touchtoviewadetailedinformationscreendisplayinginformation  
suchasstationensemble,Frequency,errorrate,signalstrength,  
codec, bit rate and sampling rate.  
BBC Radio 1  
Station ensemble  
Frequency  
BBC National DAB  
225.648MHz 12B  
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Error rate  
Signal strength  
Codec  
MP2  
Stereo or mono broadcasts are indicated at the top of the screen.  
Joint Stereo  
Bit rate  
128 kb/s  
48 kHz  
Sampling rate  
Two or more yellow markers at the top of the display indicate a good DAB  
signal is being received.  
DAB  
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Finding new DAB radio stations  
DAB Menu  
Scan  
Should you wish to use your radio for DAB reception in a new location,  
or if no stations were detected during the initial scan, you can follow this  
procedure to allow your radio to find out which DAB radio stations are  
available.  
Edit favourites  
DRC  
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15:05  
Touch the DAB menu bar once or twice to  
enter the DAB menu list.  
DAB  
Scanning in progress...  
Select Scan the display will show 'Scanning in progress' and your radio  
will perform a scan of the DAB frequencies. As new stations are found  
the station counter will increase and stations will be added to the list. The  
bargraph indicates the progress of the scan.  
Stations found: 35  
Cancel  
DAB  
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DAB Radio  
Manual Tuning  
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Manual tuning allows you to tune directly to the various Band III DAB  
channels (5Ato 13F).At the time of writing, all UK DAB stations are located  
in the range of channels 11B to 12D.  
DAB Menu  
Scan  
Edit favourites  
DRC  
Touch the DAB menu bar once or twice to  
enter the DAB menu list.  
DAB  
Manual tune  
Select Manual tune and use the scroll bar to scroll through to choose the  
required DAB channel.  
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15:05  
Touch the desired DAB channel to cause the radio to tune to the chosen  
channel. Whentheradiohastuned, thedisplayshowsthechannelnumber  
and frequency, and the name of the DAB multiplex found (if any).  
Manual tune  
216.928MHz 11A  
Abargraphshowsthesignalstrengthandisusefulifyouneedtoreposition  
the radio or its aerial. The minimum signal marker 'I' which separates the  
left and right parts of the signal graph shows the minimum signal level  
required for satisfactory reception.  
218.640MHz 11B  
220.352MHz 11C  
222.064MHz 11D  
Any new radio stations found on the tuned DAB multiplex will be added  
to the list stored in the radio.  
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183.648MHz  
6B  
To choose a different frequency touch the Left or Right buttons  
until desired frequency shows on the display. Press and hold to  
move quickly through the list.  
Signal:  
Touch the Back button once or twice as needed to return to  
normal tuning mode.  
DAB  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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My Favourites - DAB  
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STEREO Signal:  
Thereare10favouritestationpresetsforDABradio.Note:favouritestations  
are retained in memory when the radio is switched off and disconnected  
from the mains. Favourites 1- 5 may be accessed using the numbered  
buttons on the remote control.  
BBC Radio 1  
Pop Music  
On air now: Greg James  
Favourite added  
Tune to the required radio station as previously described. To  
store the favourite station touch the Add to favourite button.  
'Favouriteadded'willshowonthedisplay.Repeatthisprocedure  
as needed for the remaining presets.  
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My Favourites  
The Arrow - Rock  
BBC Radio 6Music  
BBC Radio 1  
Toselectafavouritestationpreviouslystored,touchtheFavourite  
button. Touch one of the favourite stations from the list and your  
radio will tune to the station stored in the preset memory. Use  
the scroll bar to access the list.  
BBC Radio 1Xtra  
DAB  
Edit Favourite stations - DAB  
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DAB Menu  
You may edit your favourite station list once you have stored your favourite  
stations. You may move or delete selected favourite stations.  
Scan  
Edit favourites  
Touch the DAB menu bar to enter DAB  
DAB  
menu list and touch Edit Favourites from  
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Select a favourite to move or delete  
the list.  
1: The Arrow Rock  
Touch the favourite station that you wish to move or delete.  
2: BBC Radio 6Music  
Touch the Up or Down arrows to move the favourite  
station up or down in your list.  
3: BBC Radio 1  
4: BBC Radio 1Xtra  
Touch the Bin button to delete the favourite station. 'Empty' will  
show on the display where the preset was previously stored.  
DAB  
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DAB Radio  
Dynamic Range Control settings  
Dynamic Range Control (also known as DRC) can make quieter sounds  
easier to hear when your radio is used in a noisy environment by reducing  
the dynamic range of the audio signal.  
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DAB Menu  
Scan  
Edit favourites  
DRC  
From the DAB menu list select DRC to enter the DRC adjustment mode.  
The current DRC setting will be highlighted on the screen.  
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DRC  
26 Jun 2010  
Touch the required DRC setting the display will return to the previous  
screen.  
OFF  
'DRC Off' - DRC is switched off, Broadcast DRC will be ignored.  
'DRC high' - DRC is set as sent by broadcaster.  
'DRC low' - DRC level is set to 1/2 that sent by broadcaster.  
Low  
High  
Note: Not all DAB broadcasts use the DRC function. If the broadcast  
does not provide DRC information, then the DRC setting in the radio will  
have no effect.  
DAB  
Prune invalid stations  
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DAB Menu  
If you move to a different part of the country, some of the stations which  
were listed may no longer be available.Also, from time to time, some DAB  
services may stop broadcasting, or may change location or frequency.  
Stations which cannot be found, or which have not been received for  
a very long time are shown in the station list with a question mark. The  
Prune stations function will delete the marked DAB stations from your  
station list.  
Edit favourites  
DRC  
Manual tune  
Prune invalid stations  
DAB  
From the DAB Menu list select Prune invalid stations to cause the invalid  
stations names to be removed from the list.  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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FM Radio  
In FM radio mode your radio can find stations automatically using the  
autotune feature or you can manually tune to a station. You can store your  
favourite stations and select either mono or stereo mode for the station  
that you are listening to.  
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STEREO Signal  
87.50MHz  
Carefully extend the telescopic aerial.  
From the home menu touch the FM Radio mode button.  
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94  
98  
103 106 108  
FM Radio  
AddFavourite-Touchtoaddthecurrentlytunedradiostation  
to the favourites list. Your radio can store up to 10 favourite  
stations in FM mode.  
AutoTune
Favourite-Selectsthefavouritestationlistpreviouslystored  
in the radios memory.  
FM  
Left - Tunes down the FM waveband, high frequency to low  
frequency.  
Right - Tunes Up the FM waveband, low frequency to high  
frequency.  
Auto Tune - Touch to select autotune mode (Auto tune  
Auto Tune
will be displayed in yellow when active). Your radio will  
automatically scan the fm band and will stop when it  
finds a station of sufficient strength.  
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FM Radio  
Auto tuning - FM  
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STEREO Signal  
Touch the Auto Tune button until Auto Tune appears  
in yellow.  
Auto Tune  
87.50MHz  
Touch the Left or Right buttons to cause the radio to scan  
to find a station. It will stop scanning when it finds a radio station  
of sufficient strength. When the end of the waveband is reached  
the radio will recommence tuning from the opposite end of the  
waveband.  
88 90  
94  
98  
103 106 108  
AutoTune
The display will show the frequency of the signal which has been found.  
If RDS information is available, after a few seconds the display will show  
the radio station name. Stereo or Mono broadcasts are indicated at the  
top of the screen.  
FM  
If you only hear hiss or interference, simply touch the Left or Right buttons  
to scan further. Your radio may have found a spurious interference signal.  
The yellow markers at the top of the display show the relative strength of  
the FM signal being received.  
Manual tuning - FM  
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STEREO Signal  
87.50MHz  
Ensure Autotune is deselected. (Auto Tune will be  
displayed in white).  
Auto Tune
88 90  
94  
98  
103 106 108  
Touch to control the frequency that the radio will tune to. The  
frequency will change in steps of 50kHz.  
AutoTune
When the end of the waveband is reached the radio will  
recommence tuning from the opposite end of the waveband.  
FM  
Alternatively move the dial scale pointer on the screen to manually select  
the frequency.  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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My Favourites - FM  
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There are 10 favourite station presets for FM radio. Note that favourite  
stations are retained in memory when the radio is switched off and  
disconnected from the mains. Favourites 1- 5 may be accessed using the  
numbered buttons on the remote control.  
FM Menu  
My Favourites  
All  
No  
Stop on stations  
Edit favourites  
Force mono  
Tune to the required radio station as previously described. To  
store the favourite station touch the Add to favourite button.  
'Favouriteadded'willshowonthedisplay.Repeatthisprocedure  
as needed for the remaining presets.  
FM  
Toselectafavouritestationpreviouslystored,touchtheFavourite  
button. Touch one of the favourite stations from the list and your  
radio will tune to the station stored in the preset memory. Use  
the scroll bar to access the list.  
Alternatively touch the FM menu bar and  
touch My Favourites from the list.  
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FM  
FM Menu  
My Favourites  
Edit Favourite stations - FM  
All  
o  
Stop on stations  
Edit favourites  
You may edit your favourite station list once you have stored your favourite  
stations. You may also move or delete selected favourite stations.  
15:05  
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Select a favourite to move or delete  
1: The Arrow Rock  
Select Edit favourites from the FM Menu and touch the favourite station  
that you wish to move or delete.  
2: BBC Radio 6Music  
3: BBC Radio 1  
Touch the Up or Down arrows to move the favourite  
station up or down in your list.  
4: BBC Radio 1Xtra  
Touch the Bin button to delete the highlighted favourite station.  
'Empty' will show on the display where the preset was previously  
stored.  
FM  
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FM Radio  
Scan setting - FM  
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WhenusingtheFMmodeyourradiocanbeseteithertoscanlocalstations  
or to scan all stations including distant radio stations.  
FM Menu  
My Favourites  
From the FM Menu list touch Stop on stations. The current setting will  
be displayed in yellow. To set your radio so that only the stations with  
the strongest signals are found during scanning touch Stop on stations  
until 'Strong' appears on the display. (Normally this will restrict scanning  
to local transmissions).  
Strong  
No  
Stop on stations  
Edit favourites  
Force mono  
FM  
Alternatively, tosetyourradiosothatallavailablestationsarefoundduring  
scanning (local and distant transmissions) touch Stop on stations until  
'All' appears on the display.  
Stereo / Mono switching - FM  
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FM Menu  
If the FM radio station being listened to has a weak signal, some hiss may  
be audible. It is possible to reduce this hiss by forcing the radio to play the  
station in mono rather than stereo.  
My Favourites  
Strong  
Yes  
Stop on stations  
Edit favourites  
Force mono  
Enter the FM Menu list.The current stereo/mono setting will be displayed  
in yellow.  
FM  
To switch to mono mode in order to reduce the hiss from a weak FM signal  
select Force mono until 'Yes' appears on the display.  
Alternatively, to return to the stereo/mono mode touch Force mono until  
'No' appears on the display.  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Clock and Alarms  
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Automatically updating the clock  
Settings Menu  
Time settings  
Your radio will normally update the clock automatically when connected  
to the internet.  
Alarm settings  
Normal  
Equaliser settings  
You may wish to use the radio away from the internet, in which case you  
may specify that the unit sets its clock from DAB or FM radio broadcasts.  
After a power failure the radio will then set its clock the next time that you  
turn on the radio in DAB or FM mode.  
Network settings  
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Time Settings  
Time Zone  
0 hrs (UTC)  
Alternatively you may specify that the time is not automatically updated.  
In this case the clock must always be set manually after a power  
interruption.  
Yes  
Use Daylight Savings  
Internet  
Time Source  
Manual Setup  
From the home menu press the Settings mode button. The  
main settings menu will be displayed.  
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Settings  
Select Time Sync Source  
None  
Touch Time settings.  
Internet  
DAB  
Select Time Source to enter the time setup. The current time source will  
be displayed in yellow.  
FM  
Touch Internet, DAB, FM or None as required. The radio will return to  
the previous menu display.  
Settings  
If you choose none you will need to set the clock manually, see  
page 70.  
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Clock and Alarms  
Setting the clock format  
The clock display used in standby mode and on the playing mode screens  
can be set to 12 or 24 hour format. The selected format is then also used  
when setting the alarms.  
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Settings Menu  
Time settings  
Alarm settings  
Access the main Settings menu. Touch Time Settings and scroll down  
until the current clock format is displayed. The current time format will  
appear in yellow.  
Normal  
Equaliser settings  
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Time Settings  
Use Daylight Savings  
Time Source  
Yes  
Touch Time format to select either 12 or 24 hour format. If the 12 hour  
clock format is chosen, the radio will then use the 12 hour clock for the  
setting of alarms, and will display a 12 hour clock with an AM or PM  
indicator when in standby mode.  
Internet  
Manual Setup  
Time format  
24h  
Manually setting the clock  
Settings  
The ColourStream radio will normally set its clock automatically to UK  
time after a connection to the Internet has been established. Should you  
need to set the time manually, change the time zone, or manually switch  
from winter to summer time (GMT to BST - also known outside the UK as  
daylight savings time), then please follow this procedure. Manually setting  
the clock will cause the Time Source setting to be set to 'None'.  
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Time Manual Setup  
Time  
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Set time  
Access the main Settings menu. Touch Time Settings.  
Select Manual Setup to enter the time manually.  
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Select Time and then use the Up and Down arrows to  
set the correct time.  
Settings  
Touch the Back button to return to the previous screen.  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Manually setting the date  
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Tosetthecorrectdatefollowprocedureforsettingtheclockontheprevious  
page. Select the Date option on the display. Manually setting the date will  
cause the Time Source setting to be set to 'None'.  
Time Manual Setup  
Time  
Date  
Setting the time zone  
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From the Time Settings menu, touch Time Zone.  
Time Settings  
Time Zone  
0 hrs (UTC)  
Yes  
Select the correct time zone which is applicable to your location.  
Use Daylight Sa
Internet  
Time Source  
Manual Setup  
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Setting Daylight Savings  
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Time Settings  
From the Time Settings menu, touch Use Daylight Savings. The current  
setting will appear in yellow.  
Time Zone  
0 hrs (UTC)  
Yes  
Use Daylight Savings  
Int  
In the UK, 'Yes' is equivalent to British Summer Time, 'No' is equivalent  
to Greenwich Mean Time.  
Time Source  
Manual Setup  
Settings  
71  
Clock and Alarms  
Setting the alarm clock  
Your radio has two separate alarms which can be set to wake you to either  
the radio, iPod or a buzzer alarm. In the event of a power interruption your  
radio has built in memory that will retain your alarm settings.  
Ensure that the time is set correctly before setting the alarms.  
When setting the alarm, there are several options which you must specify  
these are as follows:  
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Alarm settings  
Alarm 1  
On  
On  
Alarm 2  
Alarm 1 or Alarm 2  
Enable: Off (Alarm will be disabled), Daily, Once, Weekend, Weekday  
Time  
Mode: DAB, FM, iPod, Internet Radio, Last.fm and Buzzer  
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Alarm 1 settings  
Enable  
Daily  
09:30  
Volume: The radio uses the saved volume setting for each alarm when  
it sounds.  
Time  
Buzzer  
Mode  
Note: When setting the alarm to Once you will need to set the correct date  
and time. If the radio has been set to use a 12 hour clock format, there will  
also be an option here for setting AM or PM for the alarm time.  
Note: When DAB or FM radio mode is selected, the radio alarm may  
be set to any of the stations which have been stored as favourites or to  
the station most recently listened to. Touch My Favourites if you wish to  
change it. Note that you can only set the alarm to use a favourite which  
has already been stored.  
Volume  
15  
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Set alarm frequency  
Daily  
Once  
Weekend  
Weekday  
From the home menu press the Alarm mode button.  
Alarms  
Alarm  
Scroll through the alarm menu and touch the required menu item.  
Alternativelythealarmsetupcanbeaccessedviathe Settings  
mode button.  
Settings  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Setting the alarm clock cont.  
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Use the Up and Down arrows to set the time and date  
option.  
Set alarm time  
Touch the + and - buttons to adjust the alarm volume.  
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Note:Ifyoumakeamistakeatanypointwhilesettingthealarmsor  
wish to return to the previous screen touch the Back button.  
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Activealarmsareshownusingsmallalarmindicatorsatthetopoftheplaying  
displays and at the bottom of the clock display when in Stand-by.  
Select Alarm Source  
DAB radio  
FM radio  
iPod  
When the alarm sounds  
The buzzer, iPod or radio alarm will sound at the selected times for up to  
60 minutes unless cancelled. The volume used for the alarm will be as  
specified during the alarm setting procedure. If the radio cannot connect  
to the specified radio station, the buzzer alarm will be used instead.  
Internet Radio  
The alarm icon will flash and the radio will automatically switch back to  
standby mode when the 60 minutes have elapsed.  
09:00  
To cancel an alarm, touch Cancel on the screen to return to standby  
mode.  
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Note: If the radio is switched on because of an alarm you can control  
basic functions such as volume.  
09:30  
10:30  
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Editing alarms when in standby  
When in standby touching the alarm button will enter the alarm  
setup menu. Follow the procedure on the proceeding pages to  
edit the alarms.  
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Clock and Alarms  
Snooze timer  
The buzzer, iPod or radio alarm can be silenced for a selected number of  
minutes by touching Snooze on the display. The Snooze duration can be  
adjusted between 5 and 30 minutes in 5 minute increments. The default  
setting is 5 minutes.  
While the snooze timer is active the remaining snooze time is shown  
next to the flashing alarm icon on the clock display. This sequence can  
be repeated during the 60 minute alarm period.  
Snooze  
Cancel  
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10:30  
2
1
In order to cancel the Snooze timer while the alarm is suspended, press  
the On/Standby control.  
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Miscellaneous Settings  
Language  
To set the snooze time  
English  
5 mins  
From the home menu select the Settings mode button.The  
Alarm snooze  
Idle timeout  
main settings menu will be displayed.  
Settings  
5 mins  
OFF  
Scroll through the menu and touch Miscellaneous settings.  
Sleep  
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Select Snooze Time [minutes]  
5
Touch Alarm snooze. The current snooze time will be shown in yellow.  
10  
Scroll through and touch the desired snooze time setting from between  
5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 minutes.  
15  
20  
Touch the Back button to return to previous screen.  
Settings  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Sleep timer  
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90  
Your radio can be set to turn off after a preset time has elapsed. The  
sleep timer setting can be adjusted between 15 and 90 minutes in 15  
minute increments.  
Miscellaneous Settings  
Language  
English  
5 mins  
Alarm snooze  
Idle timeout  
Sleep  
From the home menu press the Settings mode button. The  
main settings menu will be displayed.  
Settings  
5 mins  
90mins  
Scroll through the menu and touch Miscellaneous settings.  
Settings  
Select Sleep. The current sleep time will be shown in yellow.  
Touch to set the desired sleep time. The sleep timer can  
be set to between 15 and 90 minutes, or to Off.  
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Miscellaneous Settings  
Sleep  
OFF  
Touch the Back button to return to the previous screen.  
Standby backlight off  
ever  
Sleep time  
Softwardate  
Check for updates  
abled  
OFF  
Your radio will switch into standby mode after the preset time has  
elapsed.  
+
An active sleep timer is shown using a small timer indicator at the top of  
the playing displays. This indicator also shows the sleep time remaining  
before the radio switches itself into standby mode.  
Settings  
While the sleep timer is in use, the backlight level will be set to the Standby  
setting.  
To cancel the sleep time before the preset time has elapsed and to turn off  
the radio, press the On/Standby control to turn the unit off manually.  
To cancel the sleep timer and leave the radio playing, go back into the  
sleep timer settings and select the Off option. Alternatively, simply press  
the On/Standby control twice in succession to cancel the timer and switch  
the radio back on again.  
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Clock and Alarms  
Idle time out  
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Your radio has a play mode idle screen which displays the time and date  
with information relevant to the operating mode but without the control  
buttons being visible. The Idle time out setting can be adjusted between  
1, 2, 3, 5, 10 minute increments or set to never time out.  
Miscellaneous Settings  
Language  
English  
5 mins  
Alarm snooze  
Idle timeout  
Sleep  
5 mins  
OFF  
From the home menu select the Settings mode button.The  
main settings menu will be displayed.  
Settings  
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Scroll through the settings menu and touch Miscellaneous settings.  
Select Idle Timeout [minutes]  
Never  
Select Idle timeout. The current timeout setting will be shown in yellow.  
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2
3
The radio's play mode idle screen will activate after the preset time has  
elapsed.  
To instantly activate the play mode idle screen, touch the screen when  
your internet radio is in play mode.  
Settings  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Display and Audio  
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Equaliser function  
Settings Menu  
Time settings  
The sound on your radio can be adjusted to suit your personal taste for  
the material that you are listening to. The ColourStream has a range of  
equaliser modes. Alternatively you may set the treble and bass levels to  
your own preferences which can be accessed from the 'Custom' settings  
menu item.  
Alarm settings  
Normal  
Equaliser settings  
Network settings  
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From the home menu press the Settings mode button.The  
Equaliser Settings  
main settings menu will be displayed.  
Settings  
Custom  
Normal  
Jazz  
Select Equaliser settings. The current setting will appear in yellow.  
Scroll through the menu and select the required Equaliser setting. The  
various settings are as follows:  
Rock  
Settings  
a - 'Custom'  
b - 'Normal'  
c - 'Jazz'  
d - 'Rock'  
e - 'Movie'  
f - 'Classic'  
g - 'Pop'  
h - 'News'  
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Display and Audio  
Setting up your Custom EQ profile  
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If you find the preset equaliser functions not to your liking, you may set  
up a custom treble and bass setting as follows:  
Settings Menu  
Time settings  
From the home menu press the Settings mode button.The  
Alarm settings  
main settings menu will be displayed.  
Settings  
Normal  
Equaliser settings  
Network settings  
Select Equaliser settings. The current setting will appear in yellow.  
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Scroll through the menu and select Custom.  
Equaliser Settings  
Custom  
EitherusetheUpandDownarrowsortouchtheslider to  
adjust the bass and treble levels. The sound will change  
as you adjust the levels.  
Normal  
Jazz  
Rock  
To use the Custom profile select Custom.  
Settings  
To quickly cancel the effect the Custom profile touch Normal. The treble  
and bass settings will be remembered for the next time that you wish to  
use the custom equaliser setting.  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Brightness control  
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The brightness of the display can be adjusted for when the radio is in  
Standby and for when it is in use. If you use the unit in the bedroom, you  
may prefer a lower standby brightness level than the standard setting.  
Miscellaneous Settings  
Check for Updates  
Display backlight  
Software version  
Factory reset  
From the home menu press the Settings mode button.The  
main settings menu will be displayed.  
Settings  
Scroll through the menu and select Miscellaneous Settings and select  
Display backlight.  
Settings  
To adjust the display brightness when the radio is switched on, adjust  
'Power on backlight'.  
To adjust the display brightness when the radio is in standby, adjust  
'Standby backlight'.  
Either use the Left or Right arrows or touch the slider  
to adjust the backlight level. The display will change as  
you adjust the levels.  
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Display and Audio  
Standby backlight off  
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Your radio has a 'Standby backlight off' setting which can be set to switch  
the backlight off when the radio is in Standby. The time out setting can be  
adjusted between 1 and 30 minutes or set to never switch backlight off.  
Miscellaneous Settings  
Sleep  
OFF  
Never  
Standby Backlight Off  
Software update  
From the home menu select the Settings mode button.The  
End  
main settings menu will be displayed.  
Settings  
Check for Updates  
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SelectMiscellaneousSettingsandselectStandbybacklightOff.Select  
the desired number of minutes.  
Select Backlight Timeout [minutes]  
Never  
1
2
3
Settings  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Headphone socket  
A3.5mm Headphone Socket located on the rear of your radio is provided  
for use with headphones. Inserting a plug automatically mutes the internal  
loudspeakers.  
Please be aware that the sensitivity of headphones can vary widely. We  
therefore recommend setting volume to a low level before connecting  
headphones to the radio. It is also recommended to reduce the volume  
before unplugging your headphones.  
IMPORTANT:Excessivesoundpressurefromearphonesandheadphones  
can cause hearing loss.  
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Display and Audio  
Auxiliary input socket  
A 3.5mm Auxiliary Input socket located on the rear of your radio is  
provided for connecting the audio signal from an external audio source  
such as an MP3 or CD player.  
Connect a stereo lead from the headphone output of your MP3 or CD  
player to the Aux In socket located at the rear of the radio. Typically this  
lead will have a 3.5mm stereo plug at both ends.  
Switch on your radio.  
From the home menu press the Aux mode button  
AUX  
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Auxiliary input  
Press 'play'ontheconnectedaudiodevice. Ifyouareusingitsheadphone  
output for the connection, set its volume control to a level of somewhere  
between two-thirds and maximum (the objective is to get a strong audio  
signal but without too much distortion). Then adjust the volume on the  
radio as required.  
Note, if using an iPod as the sound source, you may need to set its output  
to maximum to get an adequate audio signal level.  
After use, disconnect your player in order to listen to your radio  
conventionally.  
Aux In  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Information  
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Factory reset  
Miscellaneous Settings  
Check for Updates  
If you wish to completely reset your radio to its initial state this may be  
performed by following this procedure. By performing a factory reset, all  
user entered settings will be erased.  
Display backlight  
Software version  
Factory reset  
From the home menu press the Settings mode button.The  
main settings menu will be displayed.  
Settings  
Settings  
Select Miscellaneous settings.  
Select Factory reset and then touch Yes to proceed.  
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A full reset will be performed and the radio will restart as if first plugged  
in. The DAB stations list together with any preset stations will be erased  
and your wireless network connection details will be lost. All configuration  
settings will be restored to their defaults, the clock and alarms will be  
reset.  
Are you sure?  
Yes  
No  
If you do not wish to carry out a system reset, touch No the display will  
revert to the previous menu.  
Settings  
In case of malfunction for any reason, reset the product as described  
above to resume normal operation. It may be necessary in some cases to  
disconnect the mains power, then reconnect power after 10 seconds.  
In case of malfunction due to electrical fast transient (burst), reset the  
product as above (reconnection of the power source may be required) to  
resume normal operation.  
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Information  
Software update  
From time to time, new software features for your radio may be developed.  
Your radio has therefore been designed to allow its internal software to  
be updated using your Internet connection.  
If you choose to update your radio it will first download the new software  
and will then reprogram its internal memory. This may take a few minutes  
depending on the speed of your internet connection.  
You should not attempt to update your radio unless it is recommended to  
you by Roberts Customer Services. Updating the software may remove  
all network settings, radio station presets and alarm settings from your  
radio.  
It is important that you do not attempt this procedure unless you have a  
good Internet connection and a reliable mains power supply. If the radio  
connects to your router using a WiFi connection, make sure that this is  
also reliable before proceeding.  
Oncethesoftwareupdateiscompleted,theradiowillpromptyouto restart.  
You may find that you will need to reconfigure your network connection  
followinganupdate.Youmayalsoneedtore-enterallradiostationpresets,  
alarm settings, and configuration options.  
VERY IMPORTANT: Do not switch off the power to the radio until the  
update operation is complete and the radio has restarted, otherwise the  
unit may become permanently damaged.  
From the home menu press the Settings mode button.The  
main settings menu will be displayed.  
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Settings  
Miscellaneous Settings  
Sleep  
Select Miscellaneous settings.  
OFF  
Never  
Standby Backlight Off  
Software update  
Select Software update, the current setting will appear in yellow. If you  
want your radio to check periodically for new software versions select  
Enabled to proceed. If you wish to disable the software update select  
Disable.  
Enabled  
Check for Updates  
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Miscellaneous Settings  
Check for Updates  
Tocheckifthereareanysoftwareupdatesavailablecurrently,touchCheck  
for Updates. The radio will check to see if an update is available. The  
display will show 'Checking'. If there are no updates then the display will  
show 'Software up to date'. If a software update is available your radio  
will then offer the choice of updating the software or not, displaying 'New  
version available. Update software?'. Touch Yes option if you wish to go  
through the update process.  
Display backlight  
Software version  
Factory reset  
Settings  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Network profiles  
Each time that you connect your radio to a WiFi network, the radio will  
store the details of that connection (SSID, security key, DHCP/IP address  
settings) as a profile. Up to four such profiles are stored in the radio so  
that if the unit is used in multiple locations there is no need to enter the  
network settings when returning to a location previously visited.  
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Settings Menu  
Time settings  
Alarm settings  
The radio stores the four most recent profiles in memory identified by  
their SSID. Normally the radio will attempt to connect to one of the stored  
profiles and only if it is unable to do so will you need to use the Network  
Wizard (see page 17).  
Normal  
Equaliser settings  
Network settings  
In the event that you visit a location only once you may wish to delete the  
profile for the network in that location to avoid losing other profiles.  
Settings  
FromthehomemenupresstheSettingsmodebutton.Themain  
settings menu will be displayed.  
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Settings  
Network settings  
Network wizard  
Select Network Settings.  
WPS Push button setup...  
Network profiles  
SelectNetworkprofilesandalistofyournetworkprofileswillbedisplayed.  
The Network Wizard can also be accessed from this menu.  
Manual settings  
Touch the Bin button to delete the unwanted profile.  
Settings  
The radio will display 'Are you sure?' Touch Yes the selected profile will  
be deleted. Touch No if you do not wish to delete the profile.  
Note: that it is not possible to delete a profile which is currently in use.  
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Information  
Software version display  
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The software version display is provided for reference and customer  
support purposes and cannot be changed.  
Miscellaneous Settings  
Check for Updates  
From the home menu press the Settings mode button.The  
main settings menu will be displayed.  
Display backlight  
Software version  
Settings  
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Select Miscellaneous Settings.  
Software version  
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Touch Software version. The software version will be displayed.  
Touch the Back button to return to previous screen.  
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Settings  
Audio FAQ  
Your radio can access some audio help for Internet Radio use.  
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Touch the Internet menu bar once or twice  
Internet Radio  
to enter the Internet menu list.  
Get access code  
FAQ  
Touch Browse station list and scroll down and select Help.  
Select FAQ to display some frequently asked questions.  
Internet Radio  
Select a question that suits your requirements and listen to the answer.  
Adjust the volume as needed.  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Troubleshooting  
If you experience any trouble with your radio, then you may find it useful  
to visit the help section on our web site at  
Youcanviewtheradio’sMACaddressusingthemenuitems 'Settings'  
-> 'Network settings' -> 'Current Network settings' -> 'MAC address'.  
http://www.robertsradio.co.uk/pages/colourstream_faq.htm  
The MAC address will typically be of the form  
If you have difficulty connecting the radio to your computer network, some  
of these steps may help to resolve the problem:  
00:22:61:xx:xx:xx  
5. If you have an encrypted network, check that you have entered the  
correct encryption key into the radio. Remember that text-format WPA  
keys are case sensitive. If your radio displays 'Network error' when  
attempting to connect to an encrypted network, then please ensure  
that you enter the correct key for the network. If the problem persists,  
then you may need to re-check your network configuration.  
1. Confirm that a WiFi connected PC can access the Internet (i.e. can  
browse the web) using the same network.  
2. Check that a DHCP server is available (normally a router function).  
Your radio will by default use DHCP unless you choose to disable it.  
This may be configured using the menu items 'Settings' > 'Network  
settings' -> 'Manual settings'. This will ask first whether you wish to  
configure a wired or a wireless connection. For either wired or wireless  
you then need to choose 'DHCP Yes' or 'DHCP No'. If you enable  
DHCP then the radio will negotiate with your router (or DHCP server)  
and will be provided with an IP address as well as the other settings  
needed. If you wish to set the network configuration manually, refer  
to paragraph 6.  
6. If you need to set up your radio's IP address manually, you will need to  
know low-level details of your network's configuration. Use the menu  
items 'Settings' > 'Network settings' > 'Manual settings' -> 'Wired' or  
'Wireless' (as needed) -> 'DHCP No'.  
The radio will then prompt you in turn for the  
Ethernet IP address  
Ethernet Subnet mask  
Ethernet Gateway address  
Ethernet Primary DNS  
Ethernet Secondary DNS  
3. Check that your network’s firewall is not blocking any outgoing ports.  
As a minimum, the radio needs access to UDP and TCP ports 80  
and 123. Port 53 may be required for DNS. Some Internet radio  
services may require additional ports to be open. Windows Media  
Player 11 or 12 will allocate a port number for UPnP media sharing  
and will configure Microsoft's Windows built-in firewall appropriately.  
Other firewall software may require configuration for UPnP or to allow  
particular IP addresses to have trusted access.  
If you are setting up a wireless connection manually you will also need  
to enter the SSID, the encryption type, and the encryption key.  
See page 18 for full details on how to set up your radio's network  
configuration manually.  
4. Checkthatyouraccesspointdoesnotrestrictconnectionstoparticular  
MAC addresses (sometimes called MAC address filtering).  
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Troubleshooting - cont.  
If your radio can connect to the network, but is unable to play a particular  
internet radio station, it may be due to one these causes:  
IfyoucannotplaythestationviayourPCthismayindicatethattheproblem  
is not necessarily due to your radio, but it could be your network, your  
internet connection, the broadcaster, or internet congestion.  
1. The station is not broadcasting at this time of the day.  
Music Player / UPnP problems  
2. Thestationhasreacheditsmaximumallowednumberofsimultaneous  
connections.  
The use of the Music Player function with UPnPshould be straightforward.  
However, the cleverness of UPnPmeans that it is often disabled by default  
by security applications and in routers.  
3. The Internet connection between your radio and the server (often  
located in a different country) is slow. This could be due to internet  
congestion, either locally or at a distance.  
If you are using Windows Media Player as your UPnP server, and if it fails  
to operate with your radio, please keep this fact in mind: Afresh installation  
of Windows and Windows Media Player when using Microsoft's built-in  
firewall software will normally work.  
4. Thestationmaychoosetoblockinternetconnectionstoyourgeographic  
region (sometimes known as geo-locking).  
5. The station is no longer broadcasting. The database of radio stations  
that your radio connects to is frequently updated and checked but  
may not always be completely accurate.  
If it does not work, possible reasons may include:  
UPnP functions blocked in firewall software  
UPnP functions turned off by security software  
UPnP functions 'hi-jacked' by other software  
UPnP functions blocked in the router  
6. The radio station is broadcasting using an audio format which is not  
playable by your radio (although the ColourStream does play the most  
popular formats used by regular broadcasters).  
Multi-cast packets blocked in the router  
IP address of system blocked in firewall software  
Try using a PC to listen via the broadcaster’s web site or via the radio  
station database web site at http://www.wifiradio-frontier.com. If you  
can play the station with a PC, it may be that the internet feed or local  
networkconnectionispoor.However,somebroadcasters(suchastheBBC)  
provide different data streams for PC users and internet radio listeners,  
so this test is not always conclusive.  
Some third-party UPnP servers are much less dependent upon other  
parts of Windows than WMP 11 or 12. If the greater flexibility that these  
offer is attractive, then it may be found in some cases that they are easier  
to get working.  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Accessing your audio files via a UPnP server using  
Windows Vista and XP  
Selecting Media Sharing in Windows Media Player 11  
If your computer is running Windows Vista or XP, then Windows Media  
Player version 11 includes a UPnP server which will make your files  
available to your radio. There are other UPnP server solutions available  
for non-Windows users and for Windows users who may wish to use an  
alternative (see the preceding page).  
It is beyond the scope of this instruction book to cover all possible options  
for UPnP. We explain the use of Microsoft's Windows Media Player here  
since that will be the first choice for the majority of users.  
Set up UPnP access on a Windows PC  
1. If your PC is running Microsoft Windows Vista or Windows XP then  
you can use Microsoft's Windows Media Player version 11 to act as  
your UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) media server. If not already  
installed on your PC, Windows Media Player 11 may be downloaded  
from Microsoft’s web site and installed by following the instructions  
detailed in its installation wizard, or by using Microsoft's Windows  
Update facility.  
2. Once installed, Windows Media Player 11 can create a library from all  
the media files available to it on your PC. To add new media files to  
the library, select the 'Library' tab, then 'Add to Library… > Advanced  
Options', click 'Add', choose the files you wish to add and click ‘OK’.  
The next step is to connect your radio to Windows Media Player 11 and to  
configure the program to allow the radio to access your media library.  
3. Press the On/Standby button to switch the unit on. Then touch the My  
Music mode button until the main 'Music Player' menu is displayed.  
My Music  
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Touch Shared media. The radio will scan for all available UPnP servers.  
It may take a few seconds for the radio to complete its scan. The radio  
will display 'No UPnP service' if no UPnP servers are found.  
Shared Media  
JENNY: Jenny’s music  
HOME_PC: Mums music  
<Rescan>  
4. After scanning, select your UPnP server. If you are using WMP 11 as  
the server, your radio will then normally display 'Unauthorised ' at this  
stage.  
5. Your PC may prompt you that there has been a connection to your  
UPnP server. Whether prompted or not, in order that the radio may  
accessthemusicles, youwillneedtoclickthe'Library'tabinWMP 11  
and select the 'Media Sharing…' item to open the 'Media Sharing'  
window. Make sure the box 'Share my media to:' is ticked.  
My Music  
6. In the 'Media Sharing' window, the radio will be listed as an unknown  
device. Click on the unknown device shown to select it, then click the  
'Allow' button and then click 'OK'.  
Allowing a device to connect to Windows Media Player 11  
Note: If you are using Microsoft Windows' firewall software, this should  
be correctly configured by WMP 11. If you are using third party firewall  
software you may need to manually configure it to allow your unit  
and WMP 11 to communicate (see the 'Troubleshooting' section on  
page 87).  
7. On the radio, touch the named server again. If WMP 11 is now able to  
communicate with your radio you will be presented with some media  
selection options on the display.  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Audio codecs  
Your radio supports a range of audio codecs which provide compatibility with a wide range of Internet Radio stations. These also allow users to stream  
music from their computers or to play directly from USB flash memory devices.  
Note that for any given audio codec, there are many streaming protocols available, and thus even if an Internet Radio station uses a supported format,  
this does not guarantee that every such station will work with your radio. The radio stations database to which your radio connects is checked for  
compatibility so that most stations should be playable without problems. Similarly when streaming media from a computer, while a codec may be  
supported, there can be many subtle variations in formats, tagging schemes and protocols (even within UPnP). In general your radio will play the  
supported formats with most common UPnP servers.  
Bit-Rates  
The following table summarises the maximum supported bit-rates for the various audio formats that are playable on your radio. Higher rates may be  
playable in some cases but performance of the product may be affected.  
Codec  
Maximum supported rate  
320 kbits/sec  
1.5 Mbits/sec  
1.536 Mbits/sec  
320 kbits/sec  
AAC (LC)  
FLAC (1)  
LPCM (2)  
MP3  
Real Audio  
WAV  
WMA (3)  
64 kbits/sec  
1.536 Mbits/sec  
320 kbits/sec  
All codecs support 2-channel (stereo) coded files only.  
All codecs support sample rates up to 48 kbits/sec (includes 32 and 44.1 kbits/sec).  
Files which have Digital Rights Management (DRM) protection applied will not be playable on your radio.  
(1) 16 and 24 bit samples are supported in FLAC files  
(2) The maximum supported bit-rate is for a 48 kHz sampling, 2 channels and 16-bits per sample.  
(3) WMA Lossless, WMA Voice, WMA 10 Professional, and files which have DRM protection are not supported.  
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Demonstration mode  
Your radio has an in-store demonstration mode. Normally, this mode is  
disabled, but may be enabled as follows. At the home screen slide your  
finger left to right along the top edge of the display and then down the  
right-hand side in one continuous motion.  
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http://  
Internet  
Radio  
FM Radio  
DAB Radi
Last.fm  
Alarms  
Repeat the same motion to return the radio to normal operation.  
My Music  
iPod  
AUX  
Settings  
The radio shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects  
filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the radio.  
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.  
Cautions  
Do not allow your radio to be exposed to water, steam or sand.  
Do not leave your radio where excessive heat could cause damage.  
The name plate is located on the rear of the radio.  
The ventilation of the product should not be restricted by covering it  
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.  
The radio must be used in a moderate climate.  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Circuit features  
Loudspeaker  
Specifications  
80 mm  
Power Requirements  
Output Power  
2 x 15 Watts  
Mains  
AC 230 volts, 50Hz  
only  
Remote Control Battery  
CR2025 (see also page 7)  
Headphone socket  
Aux In socket  
3.5mm stereo  
3.5mm stereo  
Connectivity  
Wired Ethernet  
WiFi  
Aerial System  
WiFi  
DAB  
FM  
Built-in antenna  
Telescopic aerial  
Telescopic aerial  
10/100M bits/sec via RJ-45 socket  
802.11b and 802.11g supported with  
WEP and WPA/WPA2 encryption  
Compatible with 802.11n routers which  
offer mixed mode support for 802.11b/g  
Frequency coverage  
FM  
87.5 - 108MHz  
DAB  
174.928 - 239.200MHz  
The Company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice.  
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Mains supply  
The ColourStream will operate from a supply of AC 230 volts,  
The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked N or  
coloured BLACK.  
50Hz  
only.  
The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked L  
or coloured RED.  
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is  
not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to  
reachapowerpoint, thenobtainanappropriatesafetyapprovedextension  
lead or adaptor. If in doubt consult your dealer.  
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off, remove the fuse and dispose of  
the plug immediately to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent  
connection to the mains supply.  
If this product is not supplied with a mains plug, or one has to be fitted,  
then follow the instructions given below:  
IMPORTANT. DO NOT make any connection to the larger terminal which  
is marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol  
Green or Green-and-yellow.  
or coloured  
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following  
codes :-  
Fuse  
BLUE - NEUTRAL  
BROWN - LIVE  
When replacing the fuse only a 3AASTAapproved to BS1362 type should  
be used and be sure to re-fit the fuse cover.  
IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.  
Replacement fuse holders are available from Roberts Radio Technical  
Services at the address shown on the rear of this manual.  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.  
"Made for iPod" means that an electrical accessory has been designed to connect specifically to  
iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.  
Apple is not responsible for the operation of the device or its  
compliance with safety and regulatory standards.  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Software license information  
Use of the software in this radio is subject to software licence terms contained in this user manual - by using the radio, you are agreeing to comply  
with these licence terms:  
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson  
MPEG-4 HE-AAC audio coding technology licensed by Fraunhofer IIS.  
http://www.iis.fraunhofer.de/amm/  
RealNetworks is a trademark or a registered trademark of RealNetworks, Inc.  
Portions of this software are included under license from RealNetworks, Inc. Copyright 1995 to 2007, RealNetworks, Inc. All rights reserved.  
This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited  
without a license from Microsoft.  
If you download a software upgrade to your radio, additional licence terms may apply and these are available at:  
http://www.frontier-silicon.com/audio/eula.htm  
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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 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 overleaf.  
These statements do not affect the statutory rights of a consumer.  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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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)  
Web site: http://www.robertsradio.co.uk  
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