Roberts iStream 3 User manual

Please read this manual before use
iStream 3
Smart Radio with Internet radio / DAB+ / FM / Bluetooth / Music Player / Spotify /
Deezer / TIDAL / Amazon Prime Music and Works with Alexa
and remote control from iPhone and Android using UNDOK

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Finding new DAB radio stations 46
FM Radio 48
Manual tuning 48
Scan sensitivity setting - FM 49
Bluetooth mode 50
Connecting Bluetooth devices 50
Playing audio les in Bluetooth mode 51
Connecting and reconnecting a Bluetooth device 52
Bluetooth information 53
Clock and Alarms 54
Automatically updating the clock 54
Manually setting the clock 55
Setting the alarm clock 56
Snooze timer 58
Disabling alarms 58
Sleep timer 59
Display and Audio 60
Equaliser function 60
Brightness control 61
Headphone socket 62
Auxiliary input socket 62
Line out socket (3.5mm Jack) 63
Inactive Standby feature 63
USB socket for smartphone or tablet charging 63
Information 64
Factory reset 64
Electro-magnetic compatibility advice 64
Product markings 64
Software update 65
Troubleshooting 67
Audio codecs 69
Cautions 70
Specications 71
A Few Words about Batteries… 72
Guarantee 75
Contents
iStream 3 Smart Radio features 2
Before you can use this product 3
About this instruction manual 4
Controls and connections 5
Battery operation using alkaline batteries 7
Battery operation using rechargeable batteries 8
Navigation controls 9
Conguration 11
Plugging in and language selection 11
Clock and time settings 12
Connecting to your computer network 13
Conguration - Using the UNDOK app 19
Network remote control options 22
Internet Radio 23
Internet Radio - the basics 23
Selecting a radio station by location 24
Searching for a radio station by name 24
Selecting a new or popular station 25
Selecting a podcast 25
Presetting stations Internet radio, DAB and FM 26
Customising your radio 27
Display options - Radio / Bluetooth / Music Player 30
MusicPlayer 31
Use with Windows, Apple Mac, Linux, USB memory 31
Accessing your audio les via a UPnP server 32
Locating and playing media les using UPnP 34
Using USB memory devices 37
Playlists 39
Wake On LAN 40
Windows 'Play to' / 'Cast to Device' function 41
Spotify Connect 43
What is Spotify? 43
Controlling Spotify on your radio 44
Friendly name - Spotify Connect 44
DAB Radio 45
Selecting a DAB radio station 45
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iStream 3 Smart Radio features
The Roberts iStream 3 Smart Radio is a radio which provides the following
features in an attractive compact unit:-
● Listen to local, regional, national and international broadcasts using
FM, DAB and Internet radio.
● Listen to thousands of radio stations from around the world and listen
to podcasts from a wide range of broadcasters.
● 30 radio station presets (10 Internet Radio, 10 DAB and 10 FM).
● Use the Music Player to play your music collection from devices on
your network.
● Playback of audio les from USB memory devices.
● MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, ALAC (Apple Lossless) and WAV formats
are supported.
● Voice control of primary functions using Alexa with Amazon Echo
products.
● The iStream 3 connects to your home network using a WiFi
connection. Dual band WiFi allows compatibility with a wide range of
networks.
● WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) is supported for simpler setting up with
compatible wireless routers.
● Works with Windows 'Play to' / 'Cast to Device' function (as a Digital
Media Renderer).
● All radio station presets, network conguration details and user
settings are retained in the event of a power failure.
● Spotify Connect allows your Spotify selections to be played through
the radio, remotely controlled from your iPhone, iPad, Android
device or any Desktop.
● Supports remote control and plays music from Apple iPhone, iPad
and Android devices using the UNDOK app.
● Bluetooth streaming to play your music or video soundtracks from
your smartphone, tablet or similar device.
● Large clock display with time and date when in standby.
● Two alarm timers with snooze feature to wake you to either a
buzzer or a radio alarm.
● Adjustable sleep timer, can be set to turn the radio off after a delay.
● Menu display in a choice of languages - Danish, Dutch, English,
French, German, Italian, Norwegian.
● Power saving Inactive Standby.
● Easy-to-read colour graphic display with an adjustable display
backlight.
● Auxiliary input for playing audio from MP3 players, iPods or other
audio equipment.
● Line output socket for connecting the audio signal to an external
amplier or recorder. Stereo headphone socket for private listening.
● Mains or battery powered using supplied mains adaptor or 6 x LR6
(AA size) alkaline or NiMH rechargeable cells (not included).
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Before you can use this product
Werecommendbeforeusingyoursmartradioforthersttime,tocheckforsoftwareupdates.
Detailsonupdatingyoursmartradiocanbefoundonpage65.
YouwillrstneedtoconnectyourradiotoyourWiFinetworkseeConguration,page11onwards.
Before you can use your radio, you must have the following:
● A broadband Internet connection (not required for DAB, FM or Music Player functions).
● A router (or equivalent wireless access point) providing a WiFi signal, connected to your broadband Internet
Service Provider. The broadband modem, router and wireless access point will often be a single combined
unit supplied by your Internet Service Provider or bought from a computer store.
● A Smart phone or tablet which uses either the Android operating system (version 4.0.3 or later) or Apple iOS
(version 9 or later).
● If your wireless network requires a security password to allow connection, then you either need to know the
WEP, WPA or WPA2 key used for encryption so that you can get the radio to communicate with the network,
or your router needs to offer WiFi Protected Setup (WPS).
The radio's WiFi system is compatible with 802.11b, g, n or a networks and can use 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz WiFi
frequency bands.
The radio will typically work within a 10-20 metre radius from your wireless access point. The actual range achieved
will depend upon the building type, other nearby wireless networks, and possible 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 router (or access point) is powered up and working with
your broadband Internet service (use your computer, smart-phone or tablet to verify this). To get this part of the
system working you must refer to the instructions supplied with those items.
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About this instruction manual
This instruction manual is split into sections for each of the operating modes of your Roberts
iStream 3 internet radio. Each section is clearly identied by the shaded heading in the top
right hand corner of each pair of pages.
Before using the Internet Radio and Music Player functions, you will need to connect your
radio to your computer network using the WiFi connection. This is covered in the section titled
Conguration. This section also explains how to set the menu language option.
TheInternetRadio section describes how to nd 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 les that you may have
stored on a computer connected to your network. The use of Shared Media (using UPnP)
and USB playback is explained.
The Spotify Connect section explains the use of the radio in conjunction with the Spotify
internet based music streaming service.
ThetwosectionsforDABandFMRadiodescribehowtousetheradiotolistentoconventional
radio broadcasts.
The Bluetooth section describes how to use your iStream 3 to play audio les or video
soundtracks directly from your smartphone, tablet or similar devices.
The section titled Clock and Alarms describes the different ways by which 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, specications and warranty information.
(page54)
Clock and Alarms
(page11)
Conguration
(page23)
Internet Radio
(page31)
Music Player
(page43)
Spotify Connect
(page45)
DAB & FM Radio
(page50)
Bluetooth
(page60)
Display & Audio
(page64)
Information
Introduction.
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Pair
Sleep
Controls and connections
Top view
1. On/Off / Volume control
2. Headphone socket
3. Auxiliary input socket
4. USB playback / Charge socket
5. Preset / Play/Pause button
6. Telescopic aerial
7. Tuning / Select / Snooze control
8. Bluetooth indicator
9. Loudspeaker
10. Previous button
11. Alarm / Sleep button
12. Next button
13. LCD display
14. Mode / Bluetooth Pair button
15. Info button
16. Menu button
17. Charge / Low battery indicator
18. WiFi antenna (internal)
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Introduction.
Controlsandconnections-cont.
Underneath view
19. DC input socket
20. Line output socket
21. Battery charge switch (inside battery compartment)
22. Battery compartment
Internet / DAB / DAB+ / FM RDS / Bluetooth / USB Smart Radio
Frequency Range
WiFi : 2.4 GHz / 5GHz
FM : 87.5 - 108.0MHz
DAB/DAB+ (Band III) : Channel block 5A-13F
DC in : 12V 1.5A
Batt. : 6 x 1.5V AA/AM-3 /LR6
Roberts Radio Limited
PO Box 130, Mexborough,
South Yorkshire, S64 8YT, UK
19 20 2221
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Batteryoperationusingalkalinebatteries
(also see page 72)
1. Slide the battery cover located underneath the unit in the direction of the
arrow and lift upwards.
2. Slide the switch inside the battery compartment to the Alkaline position (as
shown).
3. Insert six LR6 (AA size) alkaline batteries into the spaces in the compartment.
Take care to ensure all batteries are inserted with the correct polarity as
shown on the battery compartment cover. Then replace the battery cover.
• Important: when using alkaline batteries the battery switch must be
placed in the alkaline position. Failure to do so could result in serious
damage to the batteries or radio.
4. The low battery indicator showing red, reduced power, distortion and a
‘stuttering’ sound are all signs that the batteries may need replacing. It may
not be possible to switch the radio back on until the batteries are replaced,
or until the radio is connected to the mains adaptor.
• If the radio is not to be used for any extended period of time it is recommended
that the batteries are removed from the radio.
• We would recommend for economy that the iStream 3 is used via the AC
adaptor whenever possible with battery operation for occasional or stand-by
use only. If extended listening using batteries is anticipated, then the use of
rechargeable batteries is recommended, see page 8.
IMPORTANT: The batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat
such as sunshine, re 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.
Caution: Replace batteries only with the same or equivalent type. Danger
of explosion if the batteries are incorrectly replaced.
Internet / DAB / DAB+ / FM RDS / Bluetooth / USB Smart Radio
Frequency Range
WiFi : 2.4 GHz / 5GHz
FM : 87.5 - 108.0MHz
DAB/DAB+ (Band III) : Channel block 5A-13F
DC in : 12V 1.5A
Batt. : 6 x 1.5V AA /AM-3/LR6
Roberts Radio Limited
PO Box 130, Mexborough,
South Yorkshire, S64 8YT, UK
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Introduction.
Batteryoperationusingrechargeablebatteries
(also see page 72)
1. Slide the battery cover located underneath the unit in the direction of the arrow and lift
upwards.
2. Slide the switch inside the battery compartment to the NiMH position (as shown).
3. Insert six identical Rechargeable LR6 (AA size) batteries into the spaces in the compartment.
Take care to ensure all batteries are inserted with the correct polarity as shown on the
battery compartment cover. Then replace the cover. The radio is designed to be used with
Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) rechargeable batteries.
4. Plug the mains adaptor into your radio and then plug the adaptor into the mains.
5. The battery indicator will ash green indicating the batteries are charging. The display will
show the status of battery charging . The batteries will be fully charged in 5 - 7 hours.
Under some conditions the charging indicator may switch off after ashing only briey.
This may happen if the batteries are already freshly charged, or if the radio detects that
you may be attempting to recharge alkaline batteries. In these cases the charging will be
stopped.
6. When charging is completed the charging indicator will show a steady green and a green
'Battery Full' indicator will be displayed. If the charge process stops after a short while this
may be due to a faulty battery. In this case the charging indicator will show red and a red
'Battery Fail' indicator will be displayed. You can then press the Info button to show the
individual battery status. The faulty battery will be marked with a red cross. The numbers
1 to 6 for each battery correspond to the numbers marked in each battery position. If this
happens try charging the batteries a second time after a few minutes. If the charge failure
is repeated, then it is likely that the batteries are old and should be replaced. The individual
battery status is not shown while charging or if the charging is successful.
Note: You should never attempt to recharge alkaline batteries in the radio. Attempted recharging of alkaline batteries can be dangerous.
• Important: when using rechargeable batteries the battery switch must be placed in the NiMH position. Batteries will only be charged
when the radio is switched off and connected to the AC adaptor.
• When the batteries are exhausted, the low battery indicator will show red for a short while. The radio will then switch itself off. It may not be possible
to switch the radio back on until the batteries are recharged, or until the radio is connected to the mains adaptor.
• If the radio is not to be used for any extended period of time it is recommended that the batteries are removed from the radio.
For further details on the use of rechargeable batteries please see page 72.
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Internet radio
DAB
FM
Music player
Spotify
Deezer
Main menu
Navigationcontrols
This page describes the basic means of controlling your iStream 3 radio. Instructions
for each operating mode are given in the later sections of this book.
1. Pressing and releasing the On/Off control brings your radio out of Standby mode if
running from the mains or switches it on if using batteries. Pressing and releasing
the On/Off control while the radio is in use will cause it to return to the Standby
mode with the clock display when running from the mains, or will switch it off after
a short delay when running on batteries.
2. Pressing the Mode button gives you access to each of the operating modes in
turn. Alternatively press the Mode button and then turn the Tuning/Select control
clockwise or anti-clockwise to highlight the desired menu item then press the control
to select that item.
3. Pressing the Menu button will access the menu system.
4. Many operations require the user to make a selection from the menu. This is done
using the Tuning/Select control. Turn the control clockwise or anti-clockwise to
highlight the desired menu item then press the control to select that item.
If there are more than six items in a menu, then the display will automatically scroll
up or down so that the additional items become visible. A sliding bar on the right
will give an indication showing the current portion of the menu that is displayed. 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.
5. If an error is made when navigating the menus, it is generally possible to go back
to a higher level menu by pressing the Menu button.
6. The Info button allows the display of information relating to the radio station or
music le being played.
Note: In this booklet, press always means press and release. If it is required to give
a long press on a button this will be described as applyalongpress and the button
should be held down for 2 to 3 seconds until the radio has responded.
Pair
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