Roberts RD-27 User manual

RD-27
FM RDS/DAB digital radio
Please read this manual before use
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Controls ............................................................................... 2
Battery operation ................................................................. 3
Mains operation ................................................................... 3
Operating your radio - DAB ................................................ 4
Selecting a station - DAB .................................................. 5
Secondary services - DAB ................................................. 6
Display modes - DAB ......................................................... 6
Finding new stations - DAB ............................................... 7
Autoselect - DAB ................................................................ 7
Manual tuning - DAB .......................................................... 8
Signal strength display - DAB ........................................... 8
Using your radio's Pause Plus feature ........................ 9-10
Operating your radio - FM ................................................ 11
Manual tuning - FM ........................................................... 12
Display modes - FM .......................................................... 13
FM stereo/mono ................................................................ 13
Presetting stations - DAB and FM .................................. 14
Recalling a preset station - DAB and FM .......................15
System reset ..................................................................... 16
Headphone socket ........................................................... 17
Line out socket ................................................................. 17
Display backlight .............................................................. 17
Contents
General .............................................................................. 18
Specifications ................................................................... 18
Circuit features ................................................................. 18
Mains Supply ..................................................................... 19
Guarantee.......................................................................... 20
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Controls
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1. Telescopic aerial (on rear)
2. On/Off button
3. Mains LED indicator
4. Station presets
5. Headphone socket (on rear)
6. button
13. Tuning up button
14. Tuning down button
15. Liquid crystal display (LCD)
16. Treble control
17. Bass control
18. Volume control
7. Line out socket (on rear)
8. Auto Tune button
9. FM/DAB button
10. Info button
11. Select/Real Time button
12. Tuning control
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Battery operation
1. Remove the Battery cover on the rear of the unit by pushing the
battery door in and downwards.
2. Insert six LR20 (D size) batteries into the spaces in the compartment.
Take care to ensure all batteries are inserted with the correct polarity
as 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 extended period of time it is
recommended that the batteries are removed from the radio.
We would recommend for economy that the RD-27 is used on the
mains whenever possible with battery operation for occasional or
stand-by use only.
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.
Mains operation
1. Place your radio on a flat surface.
2. Plug the mains lead into the Socket located on the rear of your radio
ensuring that the plug is pushed fully into the socket.
3. Plug the other end of the mains lead into a wall socket and switch
on the wall socket.
IMPORTANT: The mains plug is used as the means of connecting
the radio to the mains supply. The mains socket used for the radio
must remain accessible during normal use. In order to disconnect the
radio from the mains completely, the mains plug should be removed
from the mains socket outlet completely.
4. When the mains LED is off, it indicates that the radio is completely
disconnected from the mains.
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Operating your radio - DAB
1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial.
2. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. The display will
show "Roberts DAB digital radio" for a few seconds.
3. If this is the first time the radio is used a quick scan of UK Band III DAB
channels will be carried out. The display will show "Autotune Quick
scan". If the radio has been used before the last used station will be
selected.
4. During Autotune as each group of stations is detected the bottom line
of the display will show its name and the station count will be updated.
The top line of the display shows a bargraph indicating progress of
the Autotune.
5. When the Autotune is completed the first station (in numeric-alpha
order 0...9...A....Z) will be selected.
6. If the station list is still empty after the Autotune your radio will display
"No Signal".
7. If no signals are found it may be necessary to relocate your radio
to a position giving better reception.
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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 control or press the Up or Down buttons to scroll
through the list of available stations.
3. Press and release the Select/real time button to select the station.
The display may show "Tuning" while your radio finds the new
station.
4. Adjust the Volume and Tone controls to the required settings.
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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Display modes - DAB
Your radio has six display modes:-
1. Press the Info button to cycle through the various modes.
a. Scrolling text Displays scrolling text messages such
as artist/track name, phone in number,
etc.
b. Programme Type Displays type of station being listened to
e.g. Pop, Classic, News, etc.
c. Multiplex Name Displays name of multiplex to which
current station belongs.
d. Signal strength Displays signal strength for station being
listened to.
e. Time and date Displays current time and date.
f. Maximum delay Displays maximum delay
for current station (see page 9).
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 as you turn the tuning control.
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Finding new stations - DAB
As time passes new stations may become available. To find new
stations proceed as follows:-
1. Press and release the Auto Tune button, the display will show
Autotune Quick scan. 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 button for more than 2 seconds and
then release. The display will show Autotune 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.
Autoselect - DAB
As an alternative to pressing the Select/real time button to select a
station your radio can be set so as to automatically select a station.
1. Rotate the Tuning control a few clicks in either direction, imme-
diately press and hold down the Select/real time button until the
display shows Autoselect ON.
2. Rotate the Tuning control or press the Up or Down buttons 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.
3. To switch off autoselect rotate the Tuning control a few clicks
in either direction, immediately press and hold down the Select/real
time button until the display shows Autoselect OFF.
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Manual Tuning - DAB
Manual tuning allows you to tune directly to the various Band III DAB
channels. UK DAB stations are currently located in the range 11B to 12D.
1. Press and hold down the Select/real time button until the display
shows Manual tune. Release the Select/real time button.
2. Rotate the Tuning control or press the Up or Down buttons to
select the required DAB channel.
3. Press and release the Select/real time button to select the
channel.
4. Rotate the Tuning control or press the Up or Down buttons to
select the stations contained within the Multiplex (group of stations)
for the selected DAB channel.
5. Press and release the Select/real time button to return to normal
tuning mode.
Signal strength display - DAB
1. Repeatedly press and release the Info button until the lower line
of the display shows signal strength - see diagram.
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 rectan-
gles on signal strength display. The clear unfilled rectangle indicates
minimum signal level required for satisfactory reception.
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Using your radio's Pause Plus feature
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
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 button to return to your
favourite station exactly where you left off so that you never miss
a single word.
Radio stations can effectively be put on hold for typically 20 minutes
but can be up to 35 minutes depending on the station you are listening
to.
Note the feature only operates on the DAB
waveband.
1. To place your radio in mode simply press the
button, the sound from the loudspeaker will be muted. The display
will alternate between PAUSE and the time which the radio station
has been on Pause.
2. To return to the radio station that you were listening to simply press
the button and your radio will continue playing from
where you left off. The display will alternate between DELAY and
the amount by which you are behind real time.
3. When using your radio's feature the lower line of display
automatically switches to show the Maximum delay time for the
station you are listening to.
4. To return to real time press and release the Select/real time
button; the display will return to show DAB in the right hand corner.
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Pause Plus continued
1. As soon as you switch on your radio the feature is
working silently in the background so, say for example, you want
to hear a news item again press the twice and rotate the
tuning control anti-clockwise to scroll back to the item you wish to
listen. The display will show the amount of time you have scrolled
back.
Note the memory only starts when your radio is
switched on.
2. When using your radios feature the lower line of display
automatically switches to show the Maximum delay time for the
station you are listening to.
Note the memory is cleared when changing sta-
tions, or switching off your radio.
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Operating your radio - FM
1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial.
2. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. The display will
show "Roberts DAB digital radio" for a few seconds.
3. Press the FM/DAB button to select the FM band.
4. Press and hold down either the Up or Down buttons until the
frequency in the display begins to change rapidly. Release the
button. Your radio will scan the FM waveband, stopping each time
it finds a station of sufficient strength.
5. After a few seconds the display will update and show station name.
6. To find other stations press and hold down the Up or Down button
as before.
7. When the waveband end is reached your radio will recommence
tuning from the opposite waveband end.
8. Adjust the Volume and Tone controls to the required settings.
9. To switch off your radio press the On/Off button.
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Manual tuning - FM
1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio.
2. Press the FM/DAB button to select the FM band. Fully extend the
Telescopic aerial.
3. Rotate the Tuning control or press the Up or Down buttons to
tune to a station. The frequency 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 and Tone controls to the desired settings.
6. To switch off your radio press the On/Off button.
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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. Scrolling text Displays scrolling text messages such
as artist/track name, phone in number
etc.
b. Programme Type Displays type of station being listened to
e.g. Pop, Classic, News etc.
c. Signal strength Displays signal strength for station being
listened to.
d. Time and date Displays current time and date.
e. Frequency Displays frequency of the station being
listened to.
f. Audio mode Display shows Auto (stereo) or mono.
FM Stereo/Mono
1. If a station being received is weak some hiss may be audible. To
reduce the hiss press and release the Select/real time button
until the display shows Audio mode : Mono, your radio will switch
to mono mode.
2. To return to stereo mode press and release the Select/real time
button until the display shows Audio mode :Auto, your radio will
switch to stereo mode.
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Presetting stations - DAB and FM
There are 5 memory presets for each of the 2 wavebands.
1. Press the On/Off button to switch on the radio.
2. Tune to the required station as previously described.
3. Press and hold down the required Preset button until the display
shows e.g. Preset 1 stored. The station will be stored under the
chosen preset button. Repeat this procedure for the remaining
presets.
4. 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 On/Off button to switch on the radio.
2. Select the required waveband by pressing the FM/DAB button.
3. Momentarily press the required Preset button, your radio will tune
to the station stored in preset memory.
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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 off your radio
2. Switch on your radio - before the screen shows Roberts DAB digital
radio, press and hold down the Select/real time button until the
display shows System Reset.
3. A full reset will be performed all presets and station lists will be
erased.
4. If DAB was used last then a Quick scan will be performed, otherwise
a Quick scan will be carried out the next time the DAB band is
selected.
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.
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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
automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker.
IMPORTANT: Excessive sound pressure from earphones and head-
phones can cause hearing loss.
Display backlight
1. The display backlight will be switched on for approximately 12
seconds when any button is pressed. (If using battery source)
2. When your radio is powered by AC mains the display backlight will
always be switched on.
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 amplifier. Inserting a line out
audio cable will not mute the internal loudspeaker. Set the volume control
to minimum if desired.
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Specifications
Power Requirements
Mains AC 230 volts, 50Hz only
Batteries 6 x LR20 (D size)
Battery Life
Approx. 17 hours of listening for 4 hours a day
at normal volume using alkaline cells.
Frequency Coverage
FM 87.5-108MHz
DAB 174.928 - 239.200MHz
Circuit Features
Loudspeaker 2 x 79mm 4ohms
Output Power 3W into 4ohms
Headphone socket 3.5mm dia
Line out socket 3.5mm dia
Aerial System FM Telescopic aerial
DAB Telescopic aerial
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.
In case of misfunction due to electrostatic discharge reset your radio
following the proceedure on page 16 (reconnection of power source
may be required) to resume normal operation.
• No objects filled with liquids such as vases, shall be placed on
the 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, table-
cloths, curtains etc.
• 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 nameplate is located on the underside of your radio.
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The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked N or
coloured BLACK.
The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked L
or coloured RED.
Mains supply
The RD-27 will operate from a supply of AC 230 volts, 50Hz only.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug
fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too
short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved
extension lead or adaptor. If in doubt consult your dealer.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off, remove the fuse and dispose of
the plug immediately to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent
connection to the mains supply.
If this product is not supplied with a mains plug, or one has to be fitted,
then follow the instructions given below:
IMPORTANT. DO NOT make any connection to the larger terminal which
is marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured
Green or Green-and-yellow.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following
codes :-
BLUE - NEUTRAL BROWN - LIVE
Fuse
When replacing the fuse only a 3A ASTA approved to BS1362 type
should be used and be sure to re-fit the fuse cover.
IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
Replacement fuse holders are available from Roberts Radio Technical
Services at the address shown on the rear of this manual.
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