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RD-76
FM RDS/DAB digital radio
Please read this manual before use
ROBERTS
Sound for Generations
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Contents Controls ........................................................................... 2-3 Display backlight ...............................................................16 Battery operation .................................................................4 General ..............................................................................17 Using the AC adaptor ..........................................................4 Specifi cations ................................................
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Controls (Top) 2438 567 9 1 10 11 1. Volume control 7. Info button 8. Favourite button 2. On/off button 3. On/Off indicator 9. Telescopic aerial 10. Tuning/Select control 4. FM/DAB button 5. Auto Tune button 11. LCD display 6. Menu button If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 2 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)
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Controls (Back) 10 11 12 13 10. Headphone socket 12. Battery compartment 11. Line output socket 13. DC jack socket 3
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Battery operation 1. Remove the battery cover on the base of the unit by sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow. 2. Insert six LR14 (C size) batteries into the spaces in the compartment. Take care to ensure all batteries are inserted with the correct polarity as 1 shown inside the battery compartment. Replace the battery cover. 3. Reduced power, distortion and a ‘stuttering’ sound are all signs that the batteries may need replacing. 4. If the radio is not to be used for any extende
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Operating your radio - DAB 2 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial. 2. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. The display will show "Roberts digital radio" for a few seconds and the On/Off indicator will light. 3. If this is the fi rst time the radio is used a quick scan of UK Band III DAB channels will be carried out. The display will show "Now tuning". If the radio has been used before the last used station will be selected. 4. During Autotune, the display will show "Scanni
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Selecting a station - DAB 1. The top line of the display shows the name of the station currently selected. 2. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to scroll through the list of avail- able stations. Stop rotating the Tuning/Select control when you fi nd the station that you wish to hear. 2,3 3. Press and release the Tuning/Select control to select the station. The display may show "Now tuning" while your radio fi nds the new station. 4. Adjust the Volume control to the required setting. Note: I
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Display modes - DAB a Your radio has seven display modes:- 1. Press the Info button to cycle through the various modes. 1 a. Scrolling text Displays scrolling text messages such as artist/track name, phone in number, b etc. b. Programme type Displays type of station being listened to e.g. Pop, Classic, News, etc. c c. Multiplex name Displays name of multiplex to which current station belongs. d d. Time and date Displays current time and date. e e. Channel and f
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Finding new stations - DAB As time passes new stations may become available. To fi nd new stations proceed as follows:- 1 1. Press and release the Auto Tune button, the display will show "Scanning". Your radio will perform a scan of the UK DAB frequencies. As new stations are found the station counter on the right-hand side of the display will increase and stations will be added to the list. 2. To carry out a full scan of the entire DAB Band III frequencies press and hold down the Auto Tune
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Manual Tuning - DAB Manual tuning allows you to tune directly to the various DAB Band III 1 channels. UK DAB stations located in the range 11B to 12D. 1. Press and release the Menu button until the display shows "Manual tune". 2. Press and release the Tuning/Select control. 3. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to find the required DAB 2,3 channel. 4. Press and release the Tuning/Select control to select the required DAB channel. 5. Use the signal level display to assist you in positioning y
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Dynamic Range Control (DRC) settings - DAB DRC can make quieter sounds easier to hear when your radio is used in 1 a noisy environment. 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. Press and release the Menu button the display will show “Manual tune.” 2 3. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until the display shows "DRC value". 4. Press and release the Tuning/Select control to enter adjustment mode. 3,4 5. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to select required DRC setting (default is
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Operating your radio - FM 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial. 2 2. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. The display will show "Roberts digital radio" for a few seconds. 3. Press the FM/DAB button to select the FM band. 3 4. Rotate the Tuning/Select control clockwise then press and immedi- ately release the Auto Tune button, your radio will scan in an upwards direction (low frequency to high frequency) and stop automatically when it fi nds a station of suffi cient strength.
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Manual tuning - FM 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 1 2. Press the FM/DAB button to select the FM band. Fully extend the Telescopic aerial. 3. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to tune to a station. The frequency 2 will change in steps of 50kHz. 4. When the waveband end is reached the radio will recommence tuning from the opposite waveband end. 5. Set the Volume control to the required setting. 3 6. To switch off your radio press the On/Off button. 5 6 If you need any furt
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Display modes - FM On FM the bottom line of the display can be set to any of the following modes:- 1. Press the Info button to cycle through the various modes. a 1 a. Scrolling text Displays scrolling text messages such as artist/track name, phone in number b etc. b. Program Type Displays type of station being listened to e.g. Pop, Classic, News, etc. c c. Time and date Displays current time and date. d d. Frequency & Displays frequency of the station being audio m
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Software version The software display cannot be altered and is just for your reference. 1 1. Ensure the DAB waveband is selected. To view the software version on the display press and release the Menu button the display will show “Manual tune.” 2. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until the software version appears on the display. 2 Favourite button Your radio is fi tted with a button which when pressed will automatically select the required waveband and tune to your Favourite station. This 2
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System reset If your radio fails to operate correctly, or some digits on the display are missing or incomplete carry out the following procedure. 1 1. Press and hold down the Menu button for 2 seconds "Press SELECT to confi rm reset..." will be displayed. 2. Press the Tuning/Select button, the display will show "Roberts digital radio" and a progress bar. 2 3. A full reset will be performed. All presets and station lists will be erased. 4. After a system reset a scan of the DAB band will be pe
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Headphone socket A 3.5mm Headphone Socket located on the rear of your radio is provided for use with either headphones or an earpiece. Inserting a plug automati- cally mutes the internal loudspeaker. Line out socket A 3.5mm Line out socket located on the rear of your radio is provided for connecting the audio signal to an external amplifi er. Inserting a line out audio cable will not mute the internal loudspeaker. Set the volume control to minimum if desired. Display backlight 1. When us
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General Do not allow this radio to be exposed to water, steam or sand. Do not leave your radio where excessive heat could cause damage such as in a parked car where the heat from the sun can build up even though the outside temperature may not seem too high. It is recommended that the DAB band be used wherever possible as better results in terms of quality and freedom from interference will usually be obtained than on the FM band. The name plate is located on the underside of your radio. Sp
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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. Damag
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ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES 97-99 Worton Road Isleworth Middlesex TW7 6EG Technical Helpline :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during offi ce hours) Issue 1 Website: http://www.robertsradio.co.uk
