Roberts MP-SOUND 43 User manual

CD/DAB+/FM Digital Sound System with dock for iPod
Please read this manual before use
ROBERTS
Sound for Generations

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"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.

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About this instruction manual.....................................................2
Introduction...................................................................................3
MP-43 Sound System features ..................................................3
Controls and connections........................................................4-5
Remote control ........................................................................6-7
Using the touch panel.................................................................8
Remote control functions............................................................8
Display icons ..............................................................................8
Using the sound system for the first time ...................................9
DAB+ radio..................................................................................10
Operating your sound system - DAB+......................................10
Selecting a station - DAB+ ....................................................... 11
Secondary services - DAB+ ..................................................... 11
Display modes - DAB+ ........................................................12-13
Finding new stations - DAB+ ....................................................13
Manual tuning - DAB+ ..............................................................14
Station order setup - DAB+ .................................................15-16
Software version - DAB+ ..........................................................17
Dynamic range control - DAB+.................................................18
FM radio.......................................................................................19
Operating your radio - search tuning FM..................................19
Manual tuning - FM ..................................................................20
FM stereo / mono .....................................................................20
Display modes - FM..................................................................21
Presetting stations....................................................................22
CD / MP3 / WMA..........................................................................23
Compact discs..........................................................................23
Playing a CD .......................................................................24-25
CD search and repeat ..............................................................26
Contents
CD track programming .............................................................27
MP3 / WMA CD mode ..............................................................28
MP3 / WMA file and folder selection....................................29-30
iPod Docking...............................................................................31
Navigating your iPod ................................................................32
Playing a file on your iPod...................................................32-33
Clock and Alarms .......................................................................34
Alarms .................................................................................34-35
Cancelling alarms.....................................................................36
Snooze .....................................................................................36
Sleep function...........................................................................36
Setting the clock manually...................................................37-38
Standby brightness control.......................................................39
Audio and Setup.........................................................................40
Equaliser function.....................................................................40
Bass and treble settings ......................................................40-41
Mute function............................................................................41
Auxiliary input socket................................................................42
Line output socket ....................................................................42
Headphone socket ...................................................................43
Aerial removal...........................................................................43
Touch panel sensitivity control..................................................44
System reset ............................................................................45
Information..................................................................................46
Cautions ...................................................................................46
Specifications ...........................................................................46
Notes ...................................................................................47-48
Warranty ...................................................................................49
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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 MP-43 Digital Sound System. The introduction
describes the features and controls of the product.
There are six sections covering the main features in detail - DAB+ radio,
FM radio, CD / MP3 / WMA playback, iPod docking, Clock and Alarm, and
Audio and Setup. Each section is clearly identified by the shaded heading
in the top right hand corner of each pair of pages.
The two sections for DAB+ Radio and FM Radio describe how to use the
sound system to listen to radio broadcasts.
The section for CD / MP3 / WMA player describes how to play digital
audio CDs or MP3 / WMA files which have previously been recorded to
CD-R or CD-RW.
The section for iPod docking describes how to use your MP-43 to play
audio files or video soundtracks directly from your iPod.
The section titled Clock and Alarms describes setting the clock, as well
as explaining the use of the alarms, snooze and sleep timer features.
The Audio and Setup section describes how to use the audio equaliser
and tone controls, how to connect other audio equipment, how to adjust
the sensitivity of the touch panel and how to reset the sound system.
Lastly, the Information section includes safety, specifications and warranty
information.
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Introduction
DAB+ Radio
FM Radio
CD / MP3 / WMA
iPod Docking
Clock and Alarms
Audio and Setup
(page 3)
(page 19)
(page 10)
(page 31)
(page 23)
(page 34)
(page 40)
Information (page 46)

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MP-43 Sound System features
The Roberts MP-43 Digital Sound System provides the following range
of features in an attractive compact unit:-
● Radio for DAB+ and FM (with RDS) broadcasts.
● Audio CD player with track search and programming facility (can also
play CD-R, CD-RW discs).
● Playback of MP3 and WMA files which have been recorded to CD-R
or CD-RW.
● 20 radio station presets (10 for DAB+ and 10 for FM).
● iPod docking connector to play your music collection or video
soundtracks from your iPod.
● Easy to use, wipe clean, touch sensitive control panel.
● Clock display with time and date when in standby.
●Two alarm timers with snooze feature to wake you to either buzzer,
radio, CD or iPod (with humane wake system on buzzer alarm).
● Adjustable sleep timer which can be set to turn the sound system off
after between 15 and 120 minutes.
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● Easy-to-read 2 line text display with large clock display.
● A 3.5mm stereo Auxiliary Input socket for playing audio from MP3
players, iPod devices which cannot use the dock connector, or other
audio equipment.
● A standard 3.5mm Line Output socket for connecting the audio signal
to an external amplifier or recorder.
● A standard 3.5mm headphone socket for private listening.
● High quality, full range, stereo speakers (2 x 7W).
● An acoustically tuned, hand finished cabinet that includes bass ports
and internal bracing for optimal sound reproduction.
● Low power consumption when in standby mode.
Introduction

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Controls and connections
1. Infra-red sensor
2. On / Standby button
3. Radio button
4. Volume Up and Down buttons
5. Media button
6. Info / Menu button
7. Folder button
(Front)
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8. Equaliser button
9. Sleep / Clock set button
10. Alarm button
11. Tuning Up / Fast-forward button
12. CD eject button
13. CD in indicator
14. CD slot
15. Tuning down / Rewind button
16. Select / Stop button
17. Repeat button
18. Play / Pause button
19. LCD display
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Controls and connections
(Rear)
20. Telescopic aerial
21. Headphone socket
22. Line output socket
23. Auxiliary input socket
24. Mains input socket
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Remote control
1. On / Standby button
2. Mute button
3. Key pad buttons 1-10/0
4. Folder Up button
5. Tuning Down / Rewind button
6. Menu button
7. Repeat button
8. Media button
9. Sleep / Clock set button
10. Equaliser button
11. Alarm button
12. Radio button
13. Auto-tune button
14. Random button
15. Play / Pause button
16. Folder down button
17. Tuning / Fast-forward button
18. Select / Stop button
19. Info button
20. Volume Up / Down buttons
21. CD eject button
Note:
The button marked Record is not used with the MP-43. It is intended for
use with another Roberts product.
Button 8, marked CD/iPod/SD/USB, only provides access to CD and iPod
functionality. The SD/USB markings are for another Roberts product.
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Introduction
Remote control battery replacement
1. Remove the battery cover on the rear of your remote control by
applying pressure to the catch in the direction shown by the arrow in
the diagram, and then lifting the cover.
2. Insert 2 x AAA size batteries into the compartment. Make sure the (+)
and the (-) ends of the batteries are positioned as shown inside the
compartment.
3. Close the battery cover by inserting the retaining lugs first, then
apply pressure to the free end such that the catch latches the cover
securely.
4. If the remote is not to be used for an extended period of time it is
recommended that the batteries are removed.
IMPORTANT: The batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat
such as 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.
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1. Battery compartment
2. Latch
3. Retaining lugs (inside)

Using the touch panel
The MP-43 sound system has a stylish touch panel instead of conventional
buttons.
To operate the buttons simply touch the button area with the tip of a finger
for about half a second. The clock set and system menu functions marked
with a dot () are accessed by means of a long touch (2-3 seconds) on
the appropriate button until the display on the sound system shows that
the command has been accepted.
You may find that at first, the sound system 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
sound system. (See also Touch Panel Sensitivity Control on page 44.)
The panel may be cleaned using a dry cloth. Do not use abrasives,
cleaning fluids or solvents.
Remote control functions
Most of the functions of the MP-43 sound system can be controlled using
either the touch panel or the remote control. However, there are a few
functions which are only accessible using the remote control. These
are:
DAB+ / FM radio station presets DAB+ / FM auto-tune
DAB+ menu function CD track access by numbers
CD / iPod random track control Audio mute
As with the front panel, some operations require a longer operation of the
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 sound system shows that the command has been accepted.
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Display icons
A. Sleep indicator
B. Alarm 1 and 2 indicators
C. Snooze indicator
D. Speaker indicator
E. Clock digits
F. FM indicator
G. DAB+ indicator
H. Stereo indicator
I. CD indicator
J. WMA indicator
K. MP3 indicator
L. Repeat all files indicator
M. Repeat folder indicator
N. Repeat single file indicator
O. Aux input indicator
P. Two line text display
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