Roberts Radio Gemini 33 CRD 33 User Manual

CRD-33  
FM RDS/DAB Digital Clock Radio with SD Recording  
Please read this manual before use  
Controls  
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1. Nap timer button  
2. Alarm 3 button  
3. Alarm 1 button  
4. Info button  
6. LCD display  
10. Backlight button  
11. Analogue clock  
12. Backlight display level control  
13. Alarm level control  
7. Standby button  
8. Alarm 2 button  
9. Alarm 4 button  
5. Time Set/Sleep button  
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Controls (top)  
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14. Tuning Up / Down / Snooze button  
15. Band / Function select button  
16. +5 button  
18. Preset 2 / Rewind button  
19. Preset 3 / Fastforward button  
20. Preset 4 / Stop button  
21. Preset 5 / Play / Pause button  
22. Auto Tune button  
23. Select / Record / PausePlus button  
17. Preset 1 button  
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Controls (rear)  
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24. FM / DAB wire aerial (behind removable cover plate)  
25. Auxiliary in socket  
26. Line out socket  
27. DC input socket  
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Controls  
Left hand side  
Right hand side  
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29. Headphone socket  
28. SD card slot  
30. Volume control  
31. Tone control  
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CRD-33 clock radio features  
The Roberts CRD-33 clock radio provides the following features in an  
attractive compact unit.  
Radio  
The CRD-33 can receive DAB, and FM (with RDS) wave bands.  
SD slot  
The CRD-33 plays MP3 files from an SD card and can also play its own  
recordings in MP2 format.  
One touch instant record  
The CRD-33 has a once touch instant record function (recording to SD  
card).  
Auxiliary input  
The CRD-33 can be used as an amplifier and loudspeaker system for  
external MP3 players, mini disc players and similar devices.  
Headphone output  
A standard 3.5mm headphone socket is provided for private listening.  
Line Out socket  
A standard 3.5mm Line Out socket is provided for connecting the audio  
signal to an external amplifier.  
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Using the AC adaptor  
Your clock radio is supplied with a Mains Adaptor.  
1. Place your radio on a flat surface.  
2. Insert the adaptor plug into the DC socket located on the rear of your  
radio.  
3. Plug the adaptor into a standard 13 amp mains socket outlet.  
The AC adaptor should be disconnected from the mains supply and  
the clock radio when not in use.  
IMPORTANT: The mains adaptor is used as the means of connecting  
the clock radio to the mains supply. The mains socket used  
for the clock radio must remain accessible during normal use. In order  
to disconnect the radio from the mains completely, the mains  
adaptor should be removed from the mains socket outlet  
completely.  
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Operation modes  
Your radio has 4 operation modes, DAB, FM, Playlist mode and  
Auxiliary input.  
1. Press the Band button to change the operation mode between  
DAB, FM, Playlist and Auxiliary input mode.  
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DAB mode is used for listening to Digital Radio broadcasts and  
for recording programmes to a memory card.  
FM mode is used for listening to FM radio broadcasts.  
Playlist mode is used to play back digitally recorded programmes  
and for listening to MP2 and MP3 files.  
Auxiliary input mode allows the CRD-33 clock radio to be used as  
an amplifier and loudspeaker system for external MP3 players,  
mini disc players and similar devices.  
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Operating your radio - DAB  
1. Place the wire antenna so that it is as straight as possible extending  
either above or below the radio. The FM/DAB wire antenna is beneath  
the removable cover plate.  
2. Insert the adaptor plug into the DC socket located on the rear of your  
radio.  
3. Plug the adaptor into a standard 13 amp mains socket outlet.  
4. The clock radio will then display "Clock not Set...". The clock hands  
will then move to 12:00. The radio will scan for DAB signals and if a  
DAB signal is found it will then show the current time and date in the  
display. The clock hands will then move to show the correct time.  
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5. If no signal is received the radio will continue to display "Clock not  
Set".Tryrepositioningtheantenna.PresstheOn/Standbybuttonand  
the radio will rescan. If a signal is found the radio will then tune to a  
station and set the clock as soon as the time information is received. If  
necessary reposition again and press the Auto tune button to rescan  
until stations are found.  
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Selecting a station - DAB  
1. Place the wire antenna so that it is as straight as possible extending  
either above or below the radio.  
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2. Press the Standby button to switch on your radio.  
3. During the clock setting the radio carried out a quick scan of the UK  
DAB channels. If this was not successful or if you have moved the  
radio to a different part of the country press the Auto tune button.  
During Autotune, the display will show "Scanning" and as each group  
of stations is detected the station count will be updated. The top line  
of the display shows a bargraph indicating progress of the Autotune.  
When the Autotune is completed the first station (in numeric-alpha  
order 0...9...A....Z) will be selected.  
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4. Thetoplineofthedisplayshowsthenameofthestationcurrentlyselected.  
PresstheTuningup/downbuttons toscrollthroughthelistofavailable  
stations. Stop pressing the Tuning up or down buttons when you find  
the station that you wish to hear.  
5. Press and release the Select button to select the station. The display  
may show "Now tuning" while your radio finds the new station.  
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6. Adjust the Volume and Tone controls to the required setting.  
Note: If after selecting a station the display shows "Not Available" it  
may be necessary to relocate your radio to a position giving better  
reception.  
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Presetting stations - DAB and FM  
There are 10 memory presets on each radio band, DAB and FM.  
1. Press the Standby button to switch on the radio.  
2. Tune to the required station as previously described.  
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3. Press and hold down the required Preset button until the display  
shows for example, "Preset 1 saved". The station will be saved under  
the chosen preset button. Repeat this procedure for the remaining  
presets.  
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4. Presets6to10areobtainedbypressingandholding+5buttontogether  
with the Preset button 1 to 5. e.g. preset 7 can be set by pressing and  
holding +5 button together with Preset button 2 until the display shows  
Preset 7 saved.  
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5. Stations stored in preset memories may be overwritten by following  
the above procedure.  
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Recalling a preset station - DAB and FM  
1. Press the Standby button to switch on your radio.  
2. Select the required waveband by pressing the Band button.  
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3. Momentarily press the required Preset button, your radio will tune to  
the station stored in preset memory.  
4. Presets 6 to 10 are obtained by pressing and holding +5 button and  
preset button 1 to 5. e.g. preset 7 can be recalled by pressing and  
holding +5 button followed by pressing and releasing Preset button  
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Note: If you have not previously stored a preset station and the preset  
buttons are pressed "Empty preset" will be displayed.  
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Finding new stations - DAB  
As time passes new stations may become available. To nd new stations  
proceed as follows:-  
1. Press and release the Auto Tune button, the display will show  
"Quickscan".YourradiowillperformascanoftheUKDABfrequencies.  
As new stations are found the station counter on the right-hand side of  
the display will increase and stations will be added to the list.  
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2. To carry out a full scan of the entire DAB Band III frequencies press  
and hold down the Auto Tune button for more than 2 seconds and  
then release. The display will show "Full scan". As new stations are  
found the station counter on the right-hand side of the display will  
increase and stations will be added to the list.  
Manual tuning - DAB  
Manual tuning allows you to tune directly to the various Band III DAB chan-  
nels. UK DAB stations are currently located in the range 11B to 12D.  
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1. Press and hold down the Info button, "Station order" will  
appear on the display. Then press the Tuning Up/Down button until the  
display shows "Manual tune". Press and release the Select button.  
2. Press the Tuning Up/Down button to select the required DAB channel.  
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3. Press and release the Select button to select the channel. Any new sta-  
tions that are found are automatically added to the stored list of stations.  
4. Press and release the Select button to return to normal tuning mode.  
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Secondary services - DAB  
1. Certain radio stations have one or more secondary services associ-  
ated with them. If a station has a secondary service associated with it  
the display will show ">>" next to the station name on the station list.  
The secondary service will then appear immediately after the primary  
service when you press the Tuning Up/Down button.  
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2. Press and release the Select button to select the station.  
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Display modes - DAB  
Your radio has seven display modes for DAB listening:-  
1. Press the Info button to cycle through the various modes.  
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a. Scrolling text  
Displays scrolling text messages such  
as artist/track name, phone in number,  
etc.  
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b. Programme type  
c. Multiplex name  
Displays type of station being listened to  
e.g. Pop, Classic, News, etc.  
Displays name of multiplex to which  
current station belongs.  
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d. Time and date  
Displays current time and date.  
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e. Channel and frequency  
f. Audio type and bit rate  
g. Signal strength  
Displays current channel and frequency.  
Displays audio type and bit rate.  
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Displays signal strength for station being  
listened to.  
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Using your radio's PausePlus feature - DAB  
How many times has your favourite radio station been interrupted  
by that phone call from a double glazing firm or someone selling  
that must have item? Sound familiar? Now with a single press of the  
Select/Record/PausePlus button you can put your favourite station  
on hold while you answer that important call. After the call or other  
important task is finished simply press the Select/Record/PausePlus  
button to return to your favourite station exactly where you left off so  
that you never miss a single word.  
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Radiostationscaneffectivelybeputonholdbetween5and15minutes  
depending on the station you are listening to.  
Note the  
waveband.  
feature only operates on the DAB  
1. To place your radio in  
mode simply press and release the  
Select/Record/PausePlus button, the sound from the loudspeaker  
will be muted. The display will show the "Pause symbol" and the time  
that you are delayed by.  
2. To return to the radio station that you were listening to simply press  
and release the Select/Record/PausePlus button and your radio  
will continue playing from where you left off.  
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3. To return to real time press and release the Preset 4/Stop button,  
the display will return to normal radio display.  
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PausePlus Rewind and Fastforward - DAB  
1. Repeatedly press the Fastforward or Rewind buttons to scroll to the  
item you wish to listen to. Each press moves forwards or backwards  
30 seconds.  
2. When using your radio's  
feature the top line of display  
automatically switches to show the time that you are delayed.  
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Dynamic Range Control (DRC) settings - DAB  
The DRC facility can make quieter sounds easier to hear when your radio  
is used in a noisy environment.  
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1. Press the Standby button to switch on your clock radio.  
2. Press and hold in the Info button until display shows “Station  
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order.”  
3. Press the Tuning Up/Down button until the display shows "DRC  
value".  
4. Press and release the Select button to enter adjustment mode.  
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5. Press the Tuning Up/Down button to select required DRC setting  
(default is 0) .  
DRC 0 DRC is switched off, Broadcast DRC will be ignored.  
DRC 1/2 DRC level is set to 1/2 that sent by broadcaster.  
DRC 1 DRC is set as sent by broadcaster.  
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6. PressandreleasetheSelectbuttontoconfirmthesetting.Thedisplay  
will return to radio mode.  
Note: Not all DAB broadcasts are able to use the DRC function. If the  
broadcast does not support DRC, then the DRC setting in the radio will  
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Station order setup - DAB  
Your radio has 3 station order settings from which you can choose. The  
station order settings are, favourite station, alphanumeric and active  
station.  
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Note: Your radio default station order is alphanumeric.  
1. Press and hold in the Info button until "Station order" appears on the  
display. Press and release the Select button.  
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2. Press the Tuning Up/Down button to choose between favourite  
station, alphanumeric and active station.  
Favourite stations  
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When this setting is switched on, after a period of time the most listened  
to stations will move to the top of the station list and will be marked with  
the heart symbol  
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Alphanumeric  
Press the Tuning Up/Down button until "Alphanumeric" appears on the  
display. Your radio will now select stations in alphanumeric order A....Z  
0....9.  
Active station  
Press the Tuning Up/Down button until "Active station" appears on the  
display. The display will show only those that a signal can be found.  
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3. Press and release the Select button to select the station order  
setting required.  
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Prune stations - DAB  
Some DAB services may stop broadcasting or you may not be able to  
receive a station. Prune stations will delete the DAB stations from your  
station list that can no longer be received.  
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1. Press and hold in the Info button until "Station order" appears on the  
display. Press and release the Select button.  
2. Press the Tuning Up/Down button until "Prune stations" appears  
on the display. Press and release the Select button to select.  
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Operating your radio - Search tuning FM  
1. Place the wire antenna so that it is as straight as possible extending  
either above or below the radio.  
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2. Press the Standby button to switch on your radio.  
3. Press the Band button to select the FM band.  
4. Press and immediately release the Auto tune button, your radio will  
scan in an upwards direction (low frequency to high frequency) and  
stop automatically when it finds a station of sufficient strength.  
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5. After a few seconds the display will update. The display will show the  
frequency of the signal found. If the signal is strong enough and there  
is RDS data present then the radio will display the station name.  
6. To nd other stations, press and release the Auto tune button as  
before.  
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7. To scan the FM band in a downwards direction (high frequency to low  
frequency)pressandholddowntheAutotunebuttonfor0.5seconds  
and then release.  
8. Whenthewavebandendisreachedyourradiowillrecommencetuning  
from the opposite waveband end.  
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9. Adjust the Volume and Tone controls to the required setting.  
10. To switch off your radio press the Standby button.  
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Manual tuning - FM  
1. Press the Standby button to switch on your radio.  
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2. Press the Band button to select the FM band. Fully extend the  
wire antenna for FM reception.  
3. Press the Tuning Up/Down button to tune to a station.The frequency  
will change in steps of 50 kHz on FM.  
4. When the waveband end is reached the radio will recommence tuning  
from the opposite waveband end.  
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5. Set the Volume and Tone controls to the desired settings.  
6. To switch off your radio press the Standby button.  
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Display modes - FM  
Your radio has four display modes for FM listening:-  
The Radio Data System (RDS) is a system in which inaudible digital  
information is transmitted in addition to the normal FM radio programme.  
RDS offers several useful features. The following are available on your  
radio:-  
1. Press the Info button to cycle through the various modes.  
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a. Frequency  
Displays the frequency of the station  
being listened to.  
b. Scrolling text  
Displays scrolling text messages such  
as artist/track name, phone in number,  
etc.  
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c. Programme Type  
d. Time and date  
Displays type of station being listened to  
e.g. Pop, Classic, News, etc.  
Displays current time and date.  
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Using an SD memory card with your radio  
AnSDcardcanbeusedinyourradioforrecording, playingbackpreviously  
recorded radio programs, or playing back MP2 and MP3 files transferred  
from a PC.  
Depending on the radio station a 512MB SD card will give typically 8-16  
hours of recording time. If you are using a new SD card ensure that it is  
formatted correctly (see page 25).  
Many different brands and capacities of SD card are available. Your  
CRD-33 has been tested with a wide range of cards up to 2 GB. However,  
there are many different card variants available and not all cards can be  
guaranteed to work in the CRD-33. The CRD-33 will not work with cards  
greater than 2GB capacity or cards which use the High Capacity Secure  
Digital (HCSD) standard.  
Inserting and removing a card  
To insert an SD card into your clock radio, push the card label side forward  
and gold contacts first into the SD card slot on left hand side of the clock  
radio until it clicks.  
To remove the card push the card in slightly and it will pop out allowing  
removal.  
Note: The SD card should not be removed during a recording as damage  
or corruption of files on the card may occur.  
Recording a Radio program (DAB only)  
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1. Tune to the DAB station you want to record.  
2. Press and hold in the Select/Record button to start recording. The  
record icon  
display.  
and "stop recording before power off" will show in the  
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3. Press the Preset 4/Stop button to stop recording. The recording  
will be saved on your SD card.  
If your radio is not recording correctly check the following:  
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The card is the correct format (reformat as described below).  
The card has enough recording space available. (page 26)  
The card has not become corrupted (possibly by removing the  
card during recording). Reformat the card if necessary.  
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SD Card Format  
FormattingyourSDcarderasesanypreviouslyrecordedles.Italsoallows  
an SD card formatted on another device to be re-formatted for use on your  
radio. The SD card can be formatted in DAB, FM or Playlist mode.  
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1. Insert an SD card into the slot.  
2. In DAB mode press and hold in the Info button and press the Tuning  
Up/Down button until "Memory Card" is shown on display.  
If in FM or Playlist mode simply press and hold the Info button and  
"Memory Card" will show on display.  
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3. Press and release the Select button.  
4. Press the Tuning Up/Down button until "Format" appears on the  
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lower line display.  
5. Press and release the Select button "Confirm format / No" will ap-  
pear on the display. To format press the Tuning Up/Down button  
until "Yes" appears on the display.  
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6. Press and release the Select button and "Formatting / Please wait"  
will appear on the display. Your SD card will be formatted and the  
display will show "Formatted".  
If you do not wish to format your SD card press the Tuning Up/Down  
button until "No" appears on the display, then press Select button.  
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To view space on an SD card  
1. In DAB mode press and hold the Info button until "Station order" is  
displayed. Then press the Tuning Up/Down button until "Memory  
Card" is shown on display.  
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If in FM or Playlist mode simply press and hold the Info button and  
"Memory Card" will show on display.  
2. Press and release the Select button.  
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3. Press the Tuning Up/Down button until "Remaining... / Free space"  
appears on the display.  
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Note: 1MB of space will hold approximately 1-2 minutes of recording.  
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File playback  
The playlist mode displays the files on the current memory card. The  
display will show the current file details.  
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1. Ensure your SD card is inserted correctly.  
2. Press the Band button until the Play list mode is selected. "Finding  
tracks" will be displayed then the current recording or track on your  
SD card will show on the display.  
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3. You can scroll through the list using the Tuning Up/Down button or  
the Fastforward/Rewind buttons.  
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To play files  
1. Press the Play/Pause button.  
2. Yourplaylistrecordingswillbeplayedinlistorderfromtherstselected  
file.  
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3. To pause playback press the Play/pause button. To resume playback  
press the Play/pause button again.  
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Fastforward files  
1. Press the FastForward button to skip to the next track.  
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2. Whilst a track is playing press Tuning Up/Down button until the  
desired part of the track is reached.  
Rewind files  
1. Press the Rewind button to skip to the previous track.  
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2. Whilst a track is playing press the Tuning Up/Down button until the  
desired part of the track is reached.  
Stop playing files  
1. Press the Stop button and the track will stop playing and return to  
the playlist.  
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Delete files  
1. In DAB mode press and hold in the Info button and press the Tuning  
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Up/Down button until "Memory Card" is shown on display.  
If in FM or Playlist mode simply press and hold the Info button and  
"Memory Card" will show on the display.  
2. Press and release the Select button.  
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5,7  
3. Press the Tuning Up/Down button until "Delete track" appears on  
the display.  
4. Press and release the Select button the display "will show finding  
tracks" then will return to the list of tracks.  
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6,8  
5. Either press the Tuning Up/Down button or press the Fastforward  
or Rewind buttons to select a track for deletion.  
6. Press and release the Select button the display will show "Confirm  
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delete".  
7. Press the Tuning Up/Down button to select "Yes" on the display.  
8. Press and release the Select button and your file will be deleted from  
your track list. The radio will return to your track list.  
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Alarm mode  
Your clock radio has four separate alarms which can be set to wake you  
to radio (DAB, FM), SD card playback, Aux in or beep type alarm. Each  
alarm can be set to sound once, daily, on weekdays or at weekends. The  
alarms can be set whether the clock radio is on or in standby mode. In the  
event of a power interruption your clock radio has a built in memory chip  
that will maintain all your alarm settings for when the power is restored.  
Note: If no buttons are pressed for 5 seconds, the radio will exit the alarm  
setup.  
Note: Alarm times are set using the 24Hr format e.g. 2:30PM is entered  
as 14:30.  
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Setting an alarm  
1. Press and hold the desired Alarm button (1 - 4).  
2. RepeatedlypressandreleasetheTuningUp/Downbuttonstochoose  
the desired hour for the alarm and then press the Select button to  
confirm the hour setting.  
2,3,4  
2,3,4  
3. RepeatedlypressandreleasetheTuningUp/Downbuttonstochoose  
the desired minute for the alarm and then press the Select button to  
confirm the minute setting.  
2,3,4  
4. RepeatedlypressandreleasetheTuningUp/Downbuttonstochoose  
the desired source for the alarm (DAB, FM, SD card playback, Aux In  
and Buzzer) and then press the Select button to confirm the audio  
setting.  
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5. Your alarm can be set to sound once, daily, weekdays and week-  
ends.  
Once  
Daily  
- Will sound at one time only.  
- Will sound every day.  
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Weekdays  
Weekends  
- Will sound only on weekdays.  
- Will sound only on weekends.  
6. Repeatedly press and release the Tuning Up/Down buttons to  
choose the day option and then press and release the Select button  
to confirm the setting.  
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If setting alarms to daily, weekdays or weekends proceed to point  
14.  
7. If selecting the alarm to once you will need to set the year, month and  
day options as described below.  
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8. Press the Select button to enter the alarm year option.  
9. Press the Tuning Up/Down button to select the correct year.  
10. Press the Select button to enter the alarm month option.  
11. Press the Tuning Up/Down button to select the correct month.  
12. Press the Select button to enter the alarm day option.  
13. Press the Tuning Up/Down button to select the correct day.  
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14. The alarm has now been set and the radio will revert to the previous  
time or radio display.  
Note: When the alarm is set to wake by radio, the last used station will be  
switched on at the alarm time.  
When the alarm activates, if the buzzer alarm is used, the volume will  
start from minimum and increase in level every few seconds. The alarm  
will sound for 60 minutes unless cancelled.  
The maximum volume of the buzzer alarm is set using the rotary control  
on the underside of the radio (see page 33).  
View the alarm time  
1. To view the current setting for one of the alarms repeatedly press and  
release the relevant Alarm button.  
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2. Each press will show in sequence the alarm time, audio source and  
day setting.  
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020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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To cancel the alarm  
1. Whilstanalarmissoundingitcanbecancelledfor24hoursbypressing  
the Standby button. The alarm will then be rescheduled as needed  
according to its settings.  
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Note: Pressing the Standby button once during a radio alarm cancels  
the alarm but allows the radio to continue playing. Pressing the Standby  
button a second time will put the radio back into standby mode.  
Snooze  
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1. When the alarm sounds, pressing the Snooze button will silence  
the alarm for five minutes.  
Buzzer alarm setting  
1. Turn the buzzer volume wheel on the underside of the radio anti-  
clockwise to lower the buzzer volume. Turn the wheel clockwise to  
increase the buzzer volume.  
Note: When the buzzer sounds, it always starts at a low level and then  
increases gradually in volume. If you set the volume too low, you may  
not hear the buzzer sounding.  
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Sleep function  
Your clock radio can be set to turn off after a preset time has elapsed. The  
sleep setting can be adjusted between 15 and 120 minutes.  
1. To set the desired sleep time, press the Sleep button to enter the  
sleep setup.  
1,2,3  
2. Repeatedly press the Sleep button to adjust sleep countdown time  
ranging from 15, 30, 60 90 ,120 and Off. Then press Select button  
to confirm the setting.  
3. Duringcountdownperiod, pressSleepbuttontoviewcountdowntime  
left.  
4. Your radio will switch off after the preset sleep time has elapsed.  
5. To cancel the sleep function before the preset time has elapsed, either  
press the Standby button to turn the radio off or use the Sleep button  
to show the "Off" option then press Select button to confirm.  
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If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-  
020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Nap timer  
The Nap timer facility allows you to set the radio to wake you after a pre-  
determined interval (up to 1 hours) without needing to set the alarms.  
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1. Press and hold the Nap button, the current nap time will flash.  
2. RepeatedlypressandreleaseTuningUporDownbuttonstochoose  
the required Nap time in minutes - 10>20>30>40>50>60>off.  
2
2
3. Whenthedesiredintervalisdisplayed, immediatelypressandrelease  
the Select button. The display will show  
is active.  
to indicate the nap timer  
3
4. WhentheselectedNaptimer haselapsed, theradiobuzzerwillsound.  
To cancel the buzzer press the Standby button.  
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FM Stereo/Mono  
1. If a station being received is weak some hiss may be audible. To re-  
duce the hiss press and release in the Select button until the display  
shows "Mono" your radio will switch to mono mode.  
1,2  
2. To return to stereo mode press and release the Select button until  
the display shows "Auto", your radio will switch to stereo mode.  
Software version  
The software display cannot be altered and is just for your reference.  
1. To view which software version your radio has press and hold in the  
1
Info button until "Station order" appears on the display.  
2. Press the Tuning Up/Down button until the software version shows  
on the display.  
2
2
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-  
020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Signal strength display - DAB  
1. Press and release the Info button until the lower line of the display  
shows the signal strength.  
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2. Position your radio and carefully angle the telescopic aerial for best  
reception using the signal strength display as a guide. Move your radio  
around and position to give maximum number of black rectangles on  
signal strength display.The clear unfilled rectangle indicates minimum  
signal level required for satisfactory reception.  
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System reset  
If your radio fails to operate correctly, or some digits on the display are  
missing or incomplete carry out the following procedure.  
1. Switch on your radio.  
1
2. Press and hold in the Info button until "Station order" appears on the  
display.  
3
3. Press the Tuning Up/Down button until the display shows "Factory  
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reset".  
4. Press in and release the Select button, the display will show "Press  
SELECT to confirm reset . . .".  
4,5  
5. Press the Select button to confirm. A full reset will be performed and  
all presets and station lists will be erased. A quick scan of UK DAB  
band III frequencies will be carried out. The clock will be set when the  
radio recieves time information from the DAB radio station.  
In case of malfunction due to electrostatic discharge, reset the product  
(reconnection of power source may be required) to resume normal  
operation.  
If a problem persists our technical staff would be pleased to offer any  
assistance on operating the radio. Our technical helpline number is  
020 8758 0338.  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-  
020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Setting the clock manually  
If you are unable to receive DAB broadcasts, the clock may be set  
manually using the following procedure. Note that the radio may be on  
or in standby mode when setting the time manually.  
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1. Press and hold the Time Set/Sleep button. “< > or SELECT” will  
appear on the display with the time setting display.  
2. Repeatedly press and release the Tuning Up/Down buttons to  
choose the desired hour and then press and release the Select  
button to confirm the hour setting.  
2,3,4  
2,3,4  
3. Repeatedly press and release the Tuning Up/Down buttons to  
choose the desired minute and then press and release the Select  
button to confirm the minute setting.  
2,3,4  
4. Repeatedly press and release the Tuning Up/Down buttons to  
choose the desired year and then press and release the Select  
button to confirm the year setting.  
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5. Repeatedly press and release the Tuning Up/Down buttons to  
choose the desired month and then press and release the Select  
button to confirm the month setting.  
5,6  
6. Repeatedly press and release the Tuning Up/Down buttons to  
choose the desired day and then press and release the Select but-  
ton to confirm the day setting.  
5,6  
7. The clock hands should then set to the selected time, and the digital  
display will show the correct time and date whenever the radio is in  
standby mode.  
5,6  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-  
020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Auxiliary in socket  
1. Connect a stereo or mono audio source (ie CD player, iPod, MP3  
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player) to the Auxiliary in socket.  
2. Press the Band button to select AUX band. "AUX IN" will show on  
the display.  
3. Adjust the Volume control for comfortable listening.  
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Line out socket  
A 3.5mm Line out socket located on the left hand end of your radio is  
provided for connecting the audio signal to an external amplifier. Insert-  
ing a line out audio cable will not mute the internal loudspeaker. Set the  
volume control to the minimum if desired.  
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Headphone socket  
A3.5mm Headphone socket located on the right hand side of your radio  
is provided for use with either headphones or an earpiece. Inserting a plug  
automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker.  
IMPORTANT:Excessivesoundpressurefromearphonesandheadphones  
can cause hearing loss.  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-  
020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Backlight for clock and display  
When you first plug it in your clock radio sets the clock and display back-  
light to maximum brightness. The backlight button can be used to switch  
between this and a lower level of illumination which is set using the small  
adjustment wheel on the underside of the radio.  
1
1. Press and release the backlight button to select the alternate set-  
ting.  
2. Turn the brightness wheel on the underside of the clock radio anti-  
clockwisetolowerthebrightness.Turnthewheelclockwisetoincrease  
the brightness.  
3. Press and release the backlight button again to re-select the maxi-  
mum brightness level if needed.  
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Your clock radio should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and  
that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on  
the clock 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.  
The ventilation of the product should not be restricted by covering it or  
its ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, tablecloths,  
curtains etc.  
General  
Do not allow this radio to be exposed to water, steam or sand. Do not  
leave your radio where excessive heat could cause damage such as in  
a parked car where the heat from the sun can build up even though the  
outside temperature may not seem too high.  
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 name plate is located underneath your clock radio.  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-  
020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Specifications  
Circuit features  
Loudspeaker  
10 x 7.5cm elliptical  
800 mW  
Power Requirements  
AC adaptor  
AC 230 volts, 50Hz  
only  
Output Power  
Frequency Coverage  
Headphone socket  
Aux in socket  
Line out  
3.5mm dia  
3.5mm dia  
3.5mm dia  
DAB  
FM  
174.928 - 239.200MHz  
87.50 - 108 MHz  
Aerial System  
DAB and FM  
Wire antenna  
The Company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice  
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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 telescopic aerials will not be replaced under guarantee.  
Procedure:  
Any claim under this guarantee should be made through the dealer from whom the instrument was purchased. It is likely that your Roberts' dealer  
will be able to attend to any defect quickly and efficiently but should it be necessary the dealer will return the instrument to the Company’s service  
department for attention. In the event that it is not possible to return the instrument to the Roberts' dealer from whom it was purchased, please contact  
Roberts Radio Technical Services at the address shown below.  
These statements do not affect the statutory rights of a consumer.  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-  
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020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES  
97-99 Worton Road  
Isleworth Middlesex  
TW7 6EG  
Technical Helpline :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during office hours)  
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