Roberts R1 User manual

Multi-room Stereo Speaker with Internet Radio,
Music Player and Spotify Connect
and remote control from iPhone and Android using UNDOK
Please read this manual before use
R1
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Contents
Introduction......................................................................................... 1-5
Before you can use this product.......................................................... 1
About this instruction manual............................................................... 2
Controls and connections................................................................. 3-5
Setup.................................................................................................... 6-9
Step 1 - Download the UNDOK app.................................................... 6
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Step 3 - Setup new audio system - Apple iOS device ......................... 8
Step 3 - Setup new audio system - Android device ............................. 9
Internet Radio mode....................................................................... 10-13
Internet Radio - the basics................................................................. 10
Selecting internet radio / Presetting internet radio stations ................11
Customising your stations list............................................................ 12
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Music Player mode......................................................................... 14-21
Use with Windows, Apple Mac, Linux, USB memory ........................ 14
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Using USB memory devices......................................................... 19-20
Windows 'Play To' / 'Cast to Device' function (UPnP renderer) ......... 21
Spotify Connect.............................................................................. 22-24
Spotify Connect - the basics.............................................................. 22
Set up a Spotify account.................................................................... 22
Playing music using Spotify Connect ................................................ 23
Controlling Spotify on your speaker................................................... 24
Bluetooth mode .............................................................................. 25-28
Bluetooth mode ................................................................................. 25
Connecting Bluetooth devices........................................................... 25
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Connecting and reconnecting a Bluetooth device ............................. 27
Bluetooth information......................................................................... 28
Multi-room mode ............................................................................ 29-33
Multi-room the basics ........................................................................ 29
Creating and editing a multi-room group with UNDOK...................... 30
Playing audio to a group.................................................................... 31
Volume control using UNDOK ........................................................... 31
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Stereo mode switch........................................................................... 33
UNDOK settings................................................................................... 34
UNDOK settings / Equaliser / Sleep timer / Friendly name ............... 34
Audio connections ......................................................................... 35-36
Headphone socket............................................................................. 35
Auxiliary input socket......................................................................... 35
Inactive Standby feature.................................................................... 36
Information...................................................................................... 37-48
Factory reset...................................................................................... 37
Software version display / Audio FAQ ............................................... 38
Using an Ethernet connection ........................................................... 39
Network indicator status / Software update....................................... 40
Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 41-42
Audio codecs ..................................................................................... 43
Cautions ............................................................................................ 44
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Software License Information............................................................ 46
Guarantee.......................................................................................... 48

R1 Speaker features
The Roberts R1 provides the following features in an attractive compact unit:-
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Internet radio.
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10,000 from around the world without using your PC.
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your network. Connection to Apple and Linux based computers is
also possible.
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are supported.
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or via a wired Ethernet connection.
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the speaker, remotely controlled from your iPhone, iPad, Android
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the UNDOK app.
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system to allow whatever source is selected to be heard through
other connected products.
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your smartphone, tablet or similar device.
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settings are retained in the event of a power failure.
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of up to 60 minutes.
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optional battery pack (not included).

Before you can use this product
Before you can use your speaker, you must have the following:
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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.
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(version 8 or later).
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WEP, WPA or WPA2 key used for encryption so that you can get the product to communicate with the network,
or your router needs to offer WiFi Protected Setup (WPS).
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of appropriate length will be needed.
The speaker'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.
If connecting using WiFi, the speaker will typically work within a 10-20 metre radius from your wireless router or
access point. The actual range achieved will depend upon the building type, other nearby wireless networks, and
possible interference sources.
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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Introduction
About this instruction manual
This instruction manual is split into sections for each of the operating modes of your Roberts
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corner of each pair of pages.
Before using the Internet Radio and Music Player functions, you will need to connect your
speaker to your computer network using either the WiFi or Ethernet connection. This is
covered in the section titled Setup.
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stations that you already know and listen to conventionally, or new stations you may search for.
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stored on a computer or other devices connected to your network. The use of Shared Media
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internet based music streaming service.
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directly from your smartphone, tablet or similar devices.
The Multi-room section explains how your speaker may be connected as part of a wireless
music system.
The UNDOK Settings section explains how to modify settings for your speaker including
equaliser and sleep timer.
The Audio connection section shows how to connect your speaker to other audio equipment.
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(page 6)
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Internet Radio
Setup
Audio Connections
Information
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Multi-room
Music Player
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Standby Network Mode
R1 wireless stereo speaker
Controls and connections
Top view
1. Mode / Bluetooth Pair button
2. Next button
3. Previous button
4. Play / Pause / Reset button
5. Volume Up button
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6. Volume Down button
7. On / Standby button
8. Standby indicator
9. Network Status indicator
10. Mode / Bluetooth Pairing indicator
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Controls and connections - cont.
Rear view
11. Headphone socket
12. Auxiliary Input socket
13. Stereo mode switch
14. USB playback socket
15. Ethernet socket (RJ45)
16. DC input socket
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Side view
17. Tweeter / Mid-range speaker x 2
18. Bass speaker
19. Bass port
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Controls and connections cont.
The best way to control your speaker is by using the UNDOK app. However
you can also use the buttons on your R1 for the following functions.
1. Pressing the On/Standby button brings your speaker out of Standby
mode.
Pressing the On/Standby button while the speaker is in use will cause
it to return to the Standby mode. The Standby indicator will light.
2. Press and release the Mode button to select the desired operating
mode, Internet Radio, Spotify, Music Player, Bluetooth orAuxiliary Input.
The Mode indicator will change colour according to the music source
selected (see page 32).
Instructions for each operating mode are given in the later sections
of this book.
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Note: You will need to use the UNDOK app to select your choice
of content for most operating modes.
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Setup
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• iOS - Download from Apple App Store
• AndroidTM - Download from Google Play
• If you already have the UNDOK app installed on your device ensure that you have the latest version.
• It is possible that this app may have been changed slightly since these instructions were written.
• Please refer to the Roberts Radio website for guidance on how to use the latest version.
Note: At the time of writing Android version 4.0.3 and later or iOS version 8 or later are required to use UNDOK.
Step 1 - Download the UNDOK app
Download and install the UNDOK app on to your Android or iOS device.

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adaptor into the DC input socket located underneath the speaker (marked
'DC In') ensuring that the plug is pushed fully into the socket.
2. If you wish to use a wired network connection, plug the Ethernet cable into
the RJ-45 socket at the back of the speaker.
3. Ensure that the Stereo mode switch is in the centre 'Auto' position.
4. Plug the mains adaptor into a wall socket and switch on the socket.
IMPORTANT: The mains adaptor is used as the means of connecting the
speaker to the mains supply. The mains socket used for the speaker must
remain accessible during normal use. In order to disconnect the speaker
from the mains, the mains adaptor should be removed from the mains
socket outlet completely.
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that your speaker is now ready to connect to your home network.
• After each use the speaker will remember the mode used and then switch
on in that mode the next time it is used.
Note: If your speaker has not previously been connected to a network,
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reset the speaker see page 37.
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used.
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Standby Network Mode
Standby Network Mode
Speaker ready to connect