Roberts Radio Portable Radio RD14 User Guide

RD14  
FM RDS/DAB Digital Personal Radio  
Please read this manual before use  
 
Controls  
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1. LCD display  
2. Headphone socket  
3. On/off button  
5. Volume down button  
6. Tuning jog wheel  
7. DC input socket  
4. Volume up button  
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Display screens  
Your radio has two display modes Full Information and Full text. These  
are displayed and can be altered in the Settings menu sub menu display  
mode (page 16 DAB and 23 FM).  
Full Info screen  
The Full info mode will display the following:-  
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a. The time in 24 hour format  
b. Keylock indicator when enabled  
c. Service/station name  
d. Date  
e. Signal strength meter  
f. Programme type  
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g. Ensemble name  
h. Scrolling DLS/Radio text  
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Battery meter  
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Full text screen  
The Full text mode will display the following:-  
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k. Keylock indicator when enabled  
l. DLS/Radio text(up to 6 lines of DLS/radio text)  
Service/station name  
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Batteries  
1. Press the Power On/Off button to switch the radio off before replacing  
batteries.  
2. Open the battery cover located on the rear of the radio by pushing the  
cover in and down where shown.  
3. Insert 2 x AA size batteries into the compartment. Make sure the  
(+) and (-) ends of the batteries are positioned as shown inside the  
compartment.  
4. Close the battery cover.  
5. Batteries should be replaced when the Battery Level  
icon shows  
two bars or less.  
6. Press the Power On/Off button to switch the radio on after batteries  
have been replaced.  
7. If the radio is not to be used for an extended period of time it is recom-  
mended that the batteries are removed from the radio.  
8. The radio retains all settings. Battery replacement does not cause  
station list or favourites to be lost.  
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Using the AC adaptor  
The AC adaptor for use with your RD-14 should provide 3 volts DC output  
at 350mA centre pin positive (Roberts type PU14).  
1. InserttheadaptorplugintotheDCsocket ontherightsideofyourradio.  
Plug the adaptor into a standard 13A mains socket outlet. Whenever  
the adaptor is used the batteries are automatically disconnected.  
2. The AC adaptor should be disconnected from the mains supply and  
the radio when not in use.  
Earphones  
The lead connecting earphones to your radio acts as an aerial when  
plugged into the Earphone socket. The lead should be extended as much  
as possible to increase reception.  
1. Plug the earphones into the Earphone Socket on the top of your  
radio.  
2. Check the Volume Level icon shows that the volume is not too loud  
and place the ear-pieces into your ears.  
Donotswitchontheradiowiththeearphonesconnectedandinserted  
in your ear. Loud noises can damage your hearing.  
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First time operation - DAB  
This step is only necessary for first time operation - proceed to page 8 if  
this step has been carried out  
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1. Check that the batteries have been installed correctly.  
2. Plug the earphones into the socket on the top of your radio.  
3. Press the Power On/Off button on the left hand side of your radio.  
4. The Display Screen will show “Roberts" followed by Sports DAB ” for  
a few seconds.  
5. The screen will then show the Find Services Menu.  
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6. Click the Jog wheel to enter the Find Services Menu.  
7. Turn the Jog wheel either clockwise or anti-clockwise to highlight  
Band III (UK).  
8. Click the Jog wheel to select Band III (UK) and the radio will perform  
an autotune. The radio will scan for all available stations. A scanning  
message and progress bar will appear on the display.  
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9. When the Autotune is completed the first station (in numeric-alpha  
order 0...9...A....Z) will be selected.  
10. If no signals are found it may be necessary to relocate your radio to  
a position giving better reception.  
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Menu/option screens  
Your radio has graphical Icons to represent each of the menu options.  
Once in any of the five menus further options will be displayed - the op-  
tions will change depending on the waveband selected.  
1. To enter the menus from normal radio display mode press the Jog  
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wheel.  
2. To scroll through the various menus push the Jog wheel up or  
down.  
3. To select a menu press the Jog wheel.  
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4. You can scroll through the various sub options by pushing the Jog  
wheel up or down.  
5. Press the Jog wheel to select and carry out the option.  
6. Each of the options and menu screens have a "Back" option so that  
you can exit back to a previous mode or screen without making a  
change.  
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7. Highlight the "Back" option by pushing the Jog wheel up or down.  
8. Press the Jog wheel to select back to exit the options or menu  
screen  
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Selecting a station - DAB  
1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. The display will show  
“Roberts" followed by Sports DAB ” for a few seconds.  
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2. Turn the Jog wheel either clockwise or anti-clockwise to display the  
station list.  
3. Turn the Jog wheel to scroll through available stations until the station  
you wish to listen to is highlighted. The Up and Down scroll arrows  
indicate that you will need to scroll either further up the display or  
down to view the whole station list.  
4. Click the Jog wheel to select a station. Your radio will tune to your  
selection. The display will show the new station information.  
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5. The signal strength indicator on the right hand side of the display  
shows the signal strength for the currently playing station. Use the  
indicator to help position your radio for best reception.  
When displaying the station list holding in the Jog wheel for approx.  
2 seconds will return the radio to normal radio mode.  
If no station is selected or the interval between using the Jog wheel  
is greater than 5 seconds the function will time out and the display  
screen will revert to normal radio mode (play mode).  
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Adjusting the volume Level  
1. Press the Volume Up or Down button to increase or decrease the  
volume.  
2. A bargraph on the display will indicate the volume level.  
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3. Pressing and holding down the Volume Up or Down buttons will  
continue to alter the volume until the button is released or the maxi-  
mum/minimum level is reached.  
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4. When the radio is scanning or selecting stations the volume indicator  
will not be displayed.  
5. When the volume is set at 0 the mute indicator will be displayed.  
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Favourites' menu - DAB  
The favourite menu allows you to add or remove stations from your fa-  
vourites list. Stations added to your favourites list will appear at the top of  
the station list marked with a heart.  
1. When in normal radio mode click and release the Jog wheel and the  
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favourites menu will appear on the display.  
2. Click the Jog wheel. The radio will open the favourites menu.  
3. To add a favourite station turn the Jog wheel until “Add” is highlighted  
on the display.  
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4. Click the Jog wheel the radio will add the current stations to the  
favourites station list and will then return to normal radio mode.  
5. If you are listening to the secondary stations only the primary station  
will be added.  
6. To remove a favourite station turn the Jog wheel until Remove is  
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highlighted on the display.  
7. Click the Jog wheel the radio will remove the current station from the  
favourite station list and will then return to normal radio mode.  
8. Themaximumstationsyoucanstoreinthefavouriteslistis128entries.  
If the favourites station list is full the current station will not be added  
and the favourites menu shall remain unchanged.  
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Find Services Menu - DAB  
The Find Services Menu allows you to autotune or to manually tune  
your radio.  
Autotune Band III (UK) - DAB  
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Carry out this procedure if you move the radio to a different area or new  
stations become available.  
1. Click and release the Jog wheel the Favourites menu will appear  
on the display.  
2. Turn the Jog wheel until the Find Services Menu appears on the  
display.  
3. Click the Jog wheel and open the FInd Services Menu. The radio  
will display the Find services menu.  
4. To scan the UK DAB only channels turn the Jog wheel until Band III  
(UK) is highlighted on the display.  
5. Click the Jog wheel Autotune will appear on the display.  
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6. Aprogressbarwillbeshownonthedisplayindicatingautotuneprogress  
and number of stations found.  
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Autotune Band III - DAB  
Carry out this procedure if you are operating your radio in a country other  
than UK.  
1. Click and release the Jog wheel the Favourites menu will appear  
on the display.  
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2. Turn the Jog wheel until the Find Services Menu appears on the  
display.  
3. Click the Jog wheel and open the Find Services Menu. The radio  
will display the Find services menu.  
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4. To scan all the Band III DAB channels turn the Jog wheel until Band  
III is highlighted on the display. A full autotune of all DAB channels  
will be carried out.  
5. Click the Jog wheel Autotune will appear on the display.  
6. A progress bar will be shown on the display.  
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Channel tuning - DAB  
1. Turn the Jog wheel until Manual Tune is highlighted on the display.  
2. Click the Jog wheel the Manual Tune options will appear on the  
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display.  
3. Turn the Jog wheel until Channel is highlighted on the display.  
4. Click the Jog wheel until the required channel is highlighted. If the  
channel can be received the Ensemble (group of stations) name will  
appear in the display  
5. Click the Jog wheel to select the Ensemble.  
6. Turn the Jog wheel clockwise or anti-clockwise until you find the  
desired station.  
7. Click the Jogwheel toselect thedesiredstation.The radiowill attempt  
to tune to the station. The service database will be updated and the  
display will show the station name.  
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8. If no stations are found you can exit the Manual tune mode by clicking  
and holding the Jog wheel for approx. 2 seconds. The radio will return  
to the normal radio mode.  
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Frequency tuning - DAB  
1. Once in the Find Services Menu turn the Jog wheel until Manual  
Tune is highlighted on the display.  
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2. Click the Jog wheel, the manual tune options will appear on the  
display.  
3. Turn the Jog wheel until frequency is highlighted on the display.  
4. Click the Jog wheel to enter the frequency tuning mode.  
5. Turn the Jog wheel clockwise or anti-clockwise until you find the  
desired frequency.  
6. Click the Jog wheel to select the desired frequency.  
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7. If the frequency can be received the Ensemble (group of stations)  
name will appear in the display. Click the Jog wheel to select the  
Ensemble.  
8. Turn the Jog wheel clockwise or anti-clockwise until you find the  
desired station.  
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9. ClicktheJogwheeltoselectthedesiredstation.Theradiowillattempt  
to tune to the station. The service database will be updated and the  
display will show the station name.  
10. If no stations are found you can exit the Manual tune mode by clicking  
and holding the Jog wheel for approx. 2 seconds. The radio will return  
to the normal radio mode.  
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Display mode - DAB  
Your radio has two display modes when using the DAB waveband:-  
a. Full information shows station name, time/date, signal and battery  
level and a single line of scrolling text (DLS)  
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b. Full text shows station name and full text (DLS without scrolling mak-  
ing the text easier to read)  
To select the required DAB display mode proceed as follows:-  
1. From the Settings Menu turn the Jog wheel clockwise or anti-clock-  
wise until DAB display mode is highlighted on the display.  
2. Click the Jog wheel, the DAB display mode options will appear.  
3. Turn the Jog wheel until required mode is highlighted.  
4. Click the Jog wheel to select the required mode.  
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Service information - DAB  
The Service information menu displays technical information about the  
current station.  
1. From the Settings Menu turn the Jog wheel clockwise or anti-clock-  
wise until Service Information Menu is highlighted on the display.  
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2. Click the Jog wheel the Service Information Menu will be dis-  
played.  
3. The following service information will be displayed  
Bit rate in kbps  
Audio mode - Mono/stereo/joint stereo  
DAB mode I, II,III  
Protection level  
Start CU and length  
4. To exit the Service Information Menu click and hold in the Jog wheel  
for approx. 2 seconds. The radio will return to normal radio mode.  
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Autoselect - DAB  
As an alternative to pressing the Jog wheel to select a station your radio  
has the facility to automatically select a station.  
1. From the Settings Menu turn the Jog wheel clockwise or anti-clock-  
wise until the Autoselect is highlighted on the display.  
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2. Click the Jog wheel to select Autoselect.  
3. Turn Jog wheel until “ON” is highlighted .  
4. Click the Jog wheel to select ON.  
5. Turn the tuning jog wheel until the station you require is visible on the  
display, after a few seconds your radio will automatically select the  
station shown on the display.  
6. From theSettings Menu, to switch offAutoselect turn the Jog wheel  
until “OFF” is highlighted.  
7. Click the Jog wheel to select OFF. Your radio will return to normal  
radio mode.  
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Operating your radio - FM  
1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. The display will show  
“Roberts" followed by "Sports DAB ” for a few seconds.  
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2. Click and release the Jog wheel and the favourites menu will appear  
on the display.  
3. Turn the Jog wheel until Switch to FM Menu appears on the dis-  
play.  
4. Click the Jog wheel and the radio will switch to the FM waveband.  
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Search tuning - FM  
1. Turn the Jog wheel until Search Up or Down is highlighted on the  
display.  
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2. Click the Jog wheel and your radio will search in an upwards or  
downwards direction until it finds a station of sufficient strength. After  
a few seconds the display will update and show station name followed  
by the time/date and radio text  
3. Tosearchforotherstationsrepeat theabovesteps.Thesignalstrength  
indicatorontherighthandsideofthedisplayshowsthesignalstrength  
for the currently playing station. Use the indicator to help position your  
radio for best reception.  
4. When the waveband end is reached your radio will recommence tun-  
ing from the opposite waveband end. Clicking the Jog wheel during  
search tuning wiil exit the search.  
Manual tuning - FM  
1. Turn the Jog wheel until Tune Up or Down is highlighted on the  
display.  
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2. Turn the Jog wheel and your radio will search in an upwards or  
downwards direction. The frequency will increase or decrease in 50  
kHz steps.  
3. Release the Jog wheel when the desired frequency is reached.  
4. To exit Manual tuning click and hold in the Jog wheel.  
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Audio mode - FM  
If a station being received is weak some hiss may be audible changing  
the audio mode to mono can reduce the hiss.  
1. From the Settings Menu turn the Jog wheel clockwise or anti-clock-  
wise until Audio mode is highlighted on the display.  
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2. Click the Jog wheel the Audio mode options will be displayed.  
3. Turn Jog wheel until “Mono” is highlighted .  
4. Click the Jog wheel to select mono. Your radio will select the mono  
audio mode.  
5. To switch back to Stereo (Auto) mode.  
6. Turn Jog wheel until “Auto” is highlighted.  
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7. Click the Jog wheel to select Auto. Your radio will select the Stereo  
(Auto) audio mode.  
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Favourites' menu - FM  
The favourite menu allows you to add or remove stations from your fa-  
vourites list. Stations added to your favourites list will appear at the top of  
the station list marked with a heart.  
1. When in normal radio mode click and release the Jog wheel and the  
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favourites menu will appear on the display.  
2. Click the Jog wheel. The radio will open the favourites menu.  
3. To add a favourite station turn the Jog wheel until “Add” is highlighted  
on the display.  
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4. Click the Jog wheel your radio will add the current station to the  
favourites station list and return to normal radio mode.  
5. Favourite stations appear in the tuning display marked with a  
6. To remove a favourite station turn the Jog wheel until Remove is  
highlighted on the display.  
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7. Click the Jog wheel your radio will remove the current station from  
the favourite station list and return to normal radio mode.  
8. The maximum number of stations you can store in the favourites list  
is 128. If the favourite station list is full the current station will not be  
added and the favourites menu will remain unchanged.  
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Display mode - FM  
Your radio has two display modes when using the FM waveband:-  
a. Full info shows station name, time/date, signal and battery level and  
a single line of scrolling text (Radio text)  
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b. Full text shows station name and full text (Radio text without scrolling  
making the text easier to read)  
To select the required FM display mode proceed as follows:-  
1. From the Settings Menu turn the Jog wheel clockwise or anti-clock-  
wise until FM display mode is highlighted on the display.  
2. Click the Jog wheel, the FM display mode options will appear.  
3. Turn the Jog wheel until required mode is highlighted.  
4. Click the Jog wheel to select the required mode.  
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Keylock function  
The Keylock function is used to prevent unintentional change of sta-  
tion.  
1. Hold in the Jog wheel for 2 seconds to switch on the keylock function.  
The keylock indicator  
will show on screen. The Jog wheel will  
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be disabled preventing accidental station or settings change when  
your radio is carried in your pocket.  
2. To switch off the Keylock function hold in the Jog wheel for 2 sec-  
onds. The keylock function will be disabled and the keylock indicator  
will disappear from the display.  
Display backlight  
1. Thedisplaybacklightwillbeswitchedonforapproximately12seconds  
when any button is pressed.  
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Autolock  
With Autolock switched on a few seconds after a station is selected the  
Keylock symbol will appear in the display preventing accidental station or  
settings change. The Keylock can be switched off by pressing and holding  
in the Jog wheel until the Keylock symbol disappears from the display.  
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1. From the Settings Menu turn the Jog wheel clockwise or anti-clock-  
wise until Autolock is highlighted on the display.  
2. Click the Jog wheel the autolock menu will be displayed.  
3. To switch on Autolock turn the Jog wheel until “ON” is highlighted.  
4. Click the Jog wheel to select ON. The autolock function is now ena-  
bled.  
5. To switch off the Autolock function, turn the Jog wheel until “OFF” is  
highlighted.  
6. Click the Jog wheel to select OFF. The autolock function will now be  
disabled and the radio will return to normal radio mode.  
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Auto power off  
The Auto Power Off function will allow your radio to automatically switch  
off after a preset time has elapsed. The preset time starts after the last  
time any button is pressed.  
1. From the Settings Menu turn the Jog wheel clockwise or anti-clock-  
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wise until Auto power off is highlighted on the display.  
2. Click the Jog wheel the Auto power off menu will be displayed.  
3. Turn the Jog wheel to highlight either 30, 60 or 90 minutes.  
4. Click the Jog wheel to select the auto power off time. Your radio will  
return to normal radio mode and switch off after the selected amount  
of time.  
5. To disable the auto power off function, turn the Jog wheel until “Disa-  
bled” is shown on the display.  
6. Click the Jog wheel to select and your radio will return to the normal  
radio mode.  
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System reset FM and DAB  
The System reset function will erase all settings, station lists, favourite  
stations and restore default settings as follows:-  
Service database empty  
Favourite services list empty  
Previously selected service empty  
DAB display mode set to Full info  
Autoselect function disabled  
Autolock function disabled  
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Auto power off set to disabled  
Volume set to 25% of maximum  
1. From the Settings Menu turn the Jog wheel clockwise or anti-clock-  
wise until the System reset is highlighted on the display.  
2. Click the Jog wheel to select System reset menu.  
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3. Turn the Jog wheel until “YES” is highlighted on the display.  
4. Click the Jog wheel to select “YES”. Your radio will perform a full reset  
operation.  
5. If you do not wish to perform a Reset, turn the Jog wheel until “NO”  
is highlighted on the display.  
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6. Click the Jog wheel to select “NO”. Your radio will return to normal  
radio mode.  
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General  
Do not allow this unit to be exposed to moisture e.g. dripping or splashing.  
Do not leave your radio where excessive heat could cause damage such  
as in a parked car where the heat from the sun can build up even though  
the outside temperature may not seem too high.  
Specifications  
Power Requirements  
Mains (via AC adaptor)  
Circuit Features  
Headphones  
32 ohms, in-ear style, with in-line aerial  
AC 230 volts, 50Hz  
2 x LR6 (AA size)  
only/DC 3V 350mA  
element  
3mW  
Batteries  
Output Power  
Battery Life  
Headphone socket  
3.5mm dia  
Approx. 8 hours of listening for 4 hours  
a day at normal volume using alkaline cells.  
Frequency Coverage  
FM  
DAB band III  
87.5-108MHz  
5A - 13F  
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DAB (Band III) frequency table  
Channel Frequency  
Channel Frequency  
9D 208.064 MHz  
5A  
5B  
5C  
5D  
6A  
6B  
6C  
6D  
7A  
7B  
7C  
7D  
8A  
8B  
8C  
8D  
9A  
9B  
9C  
174.928 MHz  
176.640 MHz  
178.352 MHz  
180.064 MHz  
181.936 MHz  
183.648 MHz  
185.360 MHz  
187.072 MHz  
188.928 MHz  
190.640 MHz  
192.352 MHz  
194.064 MHz  
195.936 MHz  
197.648 MHz  
199.360 MHz  
201.072 MHz  
202.928 MHz  
204.640 MHz  
206.352 MHz  
10A 209.936 MHz  
10B 211.648 MHz  
10C 213.360 MHz  
10D 215.072 MHz  
11A 216.928 MHz  
11B 218.640 MHz  
11C 220.352 MHz  
11D 222.064 MHz  
12A 223.936 MHz  
12B 225.648 MHz  
12C 227.360 MHz  
12D 229.072 MHz  
13A 230.784 MHz  
13B 232.496 MHz  
13C 234.208 MHz  
13D 235.776 MHz  
13E 237.488 MHz  
13F 239.200 MHz  
UK Band III Channels  
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Guarantee  
This instrument is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of delivery to the original owner against failure due to faulty workmanship or component  
breakdown, subject to the procedure stated below. Should any component or part fail during this guarantee period it will be repaired or replaced free  
of charge.  
The guarantee does not cover:  
1. Damage resulting from incorrect use.  
2. Consequential damage.  
3. Receivers with removed or defaced serial numbers.  
Procedure:  
Any claim under this guarantee should be made through the dealer from whom the instrument was purchased. It is likely that your Roberts' dealer  
will be able to attend to any defect quickly and efficiently but should it be necessary the dealer will return the instrument to the Company’s service  
department for attention. In the event that it is not possible to return the instrument to the Roberts' dealer from whom it was purchased, please contact  
Roberts Radio Technical Services at the address shown on the rear of this manual.  
These statements do not affect the statutory rights of a consumer.  
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ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES  
97-99 Worton Road  
Isleworth Middlesex  
TW7 6EG  
Technical Helpline :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during office hours)  
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