Roberts Stream 207 User manual

ROBERTS
DAB/FM/WiFi Radio with Internet Radio, Music Player and Spotify Connect
and remote control from ConnectR app for iPhone and Android
Please read this manual before use

Contents
Introduction......................................................................................... 1-8
Before you can use this product.......................................................... 1
About this instruction manual............................................................... 2
Controls and connections................................................................. 3-4
Battery operation .............................................................................. 5-6
Navigation controls........................................................................... 7-8
Configuration.................................................................................... 9-20
Plugging in and language selection................................................ 9-10
Clock and time settings ......................................................................11
Connecting to your computer network.......................................... 12-16
Manual network configuration....................................................... 17-19
Network remote control options......................................................... 20
Internet Radio mode....................................................................... 21-36
Internet Radio - the basics................................................................. 21
Selecting a radio station by location and genre............................ 22-24
Searching for a radio station by name............................................... 25
Selecting a new or popular station .................................................... 26
Selecting a podcast / BBC Listen Again ............................................ 27
Presetting stations............................................................................. 28
Display modes.............................................................................. 30-31
Customising your radio................................................................. 32-36
Music Player mode......................................................................... 37-52
Use with Windows, Apple Mac, Linux................................................ 37
Accessing your audio files via UPnP using Windows 7, 8 & 8.1... 38-39
Locating and playing media files using UPnP .............................. 40-43
Display modes................................................................................... 44
Using USB memory devices......................................................... 45-46
Playlists ........................................................................................ 47-49
Wake On LAN.................................................................................... 50
Prune servers .................................................................................... 50
Windows 'Play To' function (UPnP renderer)................................ 51-52
Spotify Connect.............................................................................. 53-57
Spotify Connect - the basics.............................................................. 53
Set up a Spotify Connect account ..................................................... 53
Playing music using Spotify Connect ................................................ 54
Controlling Spotify on your radio ....................................................... 55
Display modes - Spotify Connect ...................................................... 56
Streaming data rate........................................................................... 57
Friendly name.................................................................................... 57
DAB mode ...................................................................................... 58-66
Selecting a DAB radio station............................................................ 59
Display modes.............................................................................. 60-61
Finding new DAB radio stations ........................................................ 62
Manual Tuning................................................................................... 63
Dynamic Range Control settings ...................................................... 64
Station order setup ............................................................................ 65
Prune stations.................................................................................... 66
FM mode.......................................................................................... 67-72
Manual tuning.................................................................................... 68
Display modes................................................................................... 69
Scan setting....................................................................................... 70
Stereo / Mono switching .................................................................... 71
Presetting stations in DAB and FM modes........................................ 72
Clock and Alarms ........................................................................... 73-82
Automatically updating the clock ....................................................... 73
Setting the clock format..................................................................... 74
Manually setting the clock ............................................................ 75-76
Setting the alarm clock ................................................................. 77-80
Snooze timer ..................................................................................... 80
Disabling alarms................................................................................ 81
Sleep timer ........................................................................................ 82
Display and Audio .......................................................................... 83-89
Equaliser function......................................................................... 83-84
Brightness control.............................................................................. 85
Headphone socket, Line out socket and Auxiliary input socket.... 86-87
Inactive Standby feature.................................................................... 89
Information.................................................................................... 90-104
Factory reset...................................................................................... 90
Software update ................................................................................ 91
Network profiles................................................................................. 92
Software version display and Audio FAQ .......................................... 93
Friendly name.................................................................................... 94
Troubleshooting............................................................................ 95-96
Additional information concerning batteries.................................. 97-98
Audio codecs ..................................................................................... 99
Cautions and Specifications ..................................................... 100-101
Software License Information.......................................................... 102
Guarantee........................................................................................ 104

Stream 207 radio features
The Roberts Stream 207 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 over 1000 radio stations from around the country, and over
10,000 from around the world without using your PC.
●Listen to previously broadcast material from the BBC (using Podcasts
/ Listen Again).
●Listen to podcasts from a wide range of broadcasters.
●15 radio station presets (5 Internet Radio, 5 DAB and 5 FM).
●Use the Music Player to play your music collection from your
computer. Connection to Apple and Linux based computers is also
possible.
●Playback of audio files from USB memory devices.
●MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC and WAV formats are supported.
●The Stream 207 connects wirelessly to your home computer network.
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' function (as a UPnP renderer).
●Compatible with Spotify Connect, allowing your Spotify selections to
be played through the radio, remotely controlled from your iPhone,
iPad or Android device.
●The system menu can be configured to the following languages,
English, French, German, Italian, Danish, Spanish or Norwegian.
●Supports remote control from Apple iPhone, iPad and Android using
Roberts ConnectR app.
●All radio station presets, network configuration details and user
settings are retained in the event of a power failure.
●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 (alarms only operate when mains powered).
●Adjustable sleep timer, can be set to turn the radio off after a delay of
between 15 and 90 minutes.
●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
amplifier or recorder and stereo headphone socket for private
listening.
●Mains or battery powered using supplied mains adaptor, or 6 x LR14
(C size) or rechargeable equivalent (not included).
●Built-in battery charger.

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Before you can use this product
Before you can use your internet radio, you must have the following:
●A broadband Internet connection (not required for DAB, FM or Music
Player functions).
●A network router with WiFi capability connected to your broadband
Internet service.
●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 is compatible with 802.11b, g, or n networks and can use 2.4GHz
or 5GHz 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 network router
is powered up and working with your broadband Internet service (use
your computer, tablet or smart phone to verify this). To get this part of the
system working you must read the instructions supplied with the router.

About this instruction manual
This instruction manual is split into sections for each of the operating
modes of your Roberts Stream 207 radio. Each section is clearly identified
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 network using the WiFi connection. This is
covered in the section titled Configuration. This section also explains
how to set the language menu option.
The Internet Radio section describes how to find 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
files 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.
The two sections for DAB and FM Radio describe how to use the radio
to listen to conventional radio broadcasts.
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, specifications and
warranty information.
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Configuration
Internet Radio
Music Player
DAB Radio
FM Radio
Clock and Alarms
Display and Audio
(page 9)
(page 37)
(page 21)
(page 67)
(page 58)
(page 73)
(page 83)
Information (page 90)
Introduction
Spotify Connect (page 53)

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Controls and connections
Front view
1. Tuning / Select / Snooze control
2. Volume / Sleep / Mute button
3. Speakers x 2
4. Preset 5 / Stop button
5. Forward button
6. Preset 4 / Play / Pause button
7. Back button
8. Preset 3 button
9. Menu button
10. Preset 2 / Fast-forward button
11. Info button
12. Preset 1 / Rewind button
13. Mode / Alarm button
14. DC In socket
15. Headphone socket
16. Line Out socket
17. Auxiliary input socket
18. Charge / Low battery indicator
19. Display panel
20. USB socket (underneath rubber cover)
21. On / Standby button
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Controls and connections - cont.
Rear view
22. Battery compartment
23. WiFi antenna (internal)
24. Telescopic aerial
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Battery operation using alkaline batteries
(also see page 97 and 98)
1. Open the battery cover on the back of the unit by pushing the battery
door in slightly and then downwards in the direction of the arrow.
2. Slide the switch inside the battery compartment to the Alkaline position
(right).
3. Insert six LR14 (C size) alkaline 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. Then replace
the battery cover.
• 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 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 recommend for economy that the Stream 207 is powered using the
AC adaptor whenever possible with battery operation for occasional
or stand-by use only. The use of WiFi technology in the radio can
significantly affect battery life. If extended listening using batteries is
anticipated, then the use of rechargeable batteries is recommended.
• DAB and FM operating modes require less power than Internet radio
and the Music Player. Setting the "Keep Network Connected" option
to No will save power in DAB and FM modes (see page 20).
Alkaline
NiMH
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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.
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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Battery operation using rechargeable batteries
(also see page 97 and 98)
1. Open the battery cover on the back of the unit by pushing the battery
door in slightly and then downwards in the direction of the arrow.
2. Slide the switch inside the battery compartment to the Rechargeable
NiMH position (left).
3. Insert six identical Rechargeable LR14 (C 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. The radio
is designed to be used with Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) rechargeable
batteries. No other type of rechargeable battery should be used.
4. Plug the mains adaptor into your radio and then plug the adaptor into
the mains.
5. The charge indicator will flash green indicating batteries are charging.
Batteries will be fully charged in around 5 - 7 hours. The charge indicator
shows a steady green light when the battery charging is complete.
6. Under some conditions the charging indicator may switch off after
flashing only briefly.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.
If this happens with discharged batteries, try charging the batteries a
second time by removing and reconnecting the AC power adaptor. If
charging is stopped again then it is possible that the batteries are old
and may need to be replaced.
• 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.
IMPORTANT:
You should never attempt deliberately to recharge alkaline
batteries in the radio. Attempted recharging of alkaline batteries
can be dangerous.
When using rechargeable batteries the battery switch must be
placed in the Rechargeable position. Batteries will only be charged
when the radio is switched off and connected to the AC adaptor.
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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NiMH
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Navigation controls
This page describes the basic means of controlling your Stream 207
radio. Instructions for each operating mode are given in the later sections
of this book.
1. Pressing the On/Standby button brings your radio out of Standby
mode. Pressing On/Standby while the radio is in use and powered
from the mains adaptor will cause it to return to the Standby mode
with the clock display, or switch off when using batteries.
2. Pressing the Mode button gives you access to each of the operating
modes in turn: Internet Radio, Spotify, Music Player, DAB Radio, FM
Radio and Auxiliary input. 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. The Forward button may also be used to make selections from the
displayed menu. If an error is made when navigating the menus, it is
generally possible to go back to a higher level menu by pressing the
Back button.
6. The Info button allows the display of information relating to the radio
station or music file 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 is described as press and hold.
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Internet radio
Spotify
Music player
DAB
FM
AUX in
Main menu
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Spotify Control
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