Roberts MP-16CD User manual

MP-16
CD AM/FM RDS/DAB digital sound system
with MP3 and remote control
Please read this manual before use
ROBERTS
Sound for Generations

MP-16 Sound features ........................................................2
Controls ........................................................................... 3-5
Remote handset battery replacement .................................6
Connecting the AM loop aerial ...........................................6
Connecting the loudspeakers..............................................7
Mains operation...................................................................8
Setting the clock ..................................................................9
Using your system for the first time ...................................10
Selecting the MP-16 modes ..............................................11
Operating your radio - DAB ...............................................12
Selecting a station - DAB ..................................................13
Secondary services - DAB ................................................13
Display modes - DAB ........................................................14
Finding new stations - DAB ...............................................15
Signal strength display - DAB............................................15
Manual tuning - DAB .........................................................16
Station order setup - DAB only..........................................17
Prune stations - DAB only .................................................18
Software version - DAB only .............................................18
Dynamic Range Control (DRC) settings - DAB only .........19
Operating your radio - Search tuning FM ..........................20
Automatic programme type search - FM ...........................21
Contents
Display modes - FM RDS..................................................22
FM Stereo/Mono................................................................22
Operating your radio - Search tuning MW.........................23
Manual tuning - FM and MW .............................................24
Presetting stations.............................................................26
Equalizer function..............................................................27
Mute function.....................................................................27
Sleep function....................................................................28
Compact discs............................................................. 29-33
MP3 CD mode............................................................. 33-36
Alarm ........................................................................... 37-41
System reset .....................................................................42
Clock display .....................................................................43
Headphone and optical output sockets .............................44
Line level Input socket.......................................................45
Line level Out socket .........................................................45
General..............................................................................46
Specifications ....................................................................46
Mains supply .....................................................................47
Notes ........................................................................... 48-49
Guarantee .........................................................................50
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MP-16 Sound System features
The Roberts MP-16 Sound system provides the following features in
an attractive compact unit.
Radio
The MP-16 can receive DAB, FM (with RDS), and AM (Medium Wave)
bands.
CD
The MP-16 plays audio CDs (can also play CDR, CDRW discs)
CD-MP3
The MP-16 plays MP3 files which have been recorded to CDR or
CDRW
Line level input
The MP-16 can be used as an amplifier and loudspeaker system for
external MP3 players, mini disc players and similar devices.
Line level output
A line-level output is provided for optional connection to other audio
equipment.
Headphone output
A standard 3.5mm headphone socket is provided for private listening.
Digital output
An optical output is provided for connection to AV receivers, mini-disc
recorders or other devices with a digital input.
High quality power supply
High quality mains power supply features a toroidal mains transformer
for low stray magnetic fields and high efficiency.
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Controls
1. CD compartment
2. Headphone socket
3. Tuning Up or Down buttons
4. Select button
5. Equalizer button
6. Auto-tune button
(Front)
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7. Timer / Info button
8. On/Off button
9. Band / Source button
10. Infra-red sensor
11. Preset +5 button
12. Preset 1 / Stop button
13. Preset 2 / Repeat button
14. Preset 3 / Rewind button
15. Prest 4 / Fastforward button
16. Preset 5 / Pause/Play button
17. Volume control
18. CD Eject button

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Controls
(Rear)
19. DAB/FM Telescopic aerial (socket F-type)
20. AM Loop aerial socket
21. Optical output socket (Toslink)
22. Auxiliary input sockets
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23. Line output sockets
24. Right speaker output
25. Left speaker output
26. AC mains input socket
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Remote control
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1. Band button
2. Clock adjust / Preset button
3. Alarm button
4. Keypad buttons 1-10
5. CD Eject button
6. Tuning Down / Rewind button
7. Tuning Up / Fast-forward button
8. OK / Select button
9. Auto-Tune button
10. Setup / Repeat button
11. Info / Random button
12. Play / Pause button
13. Stop button
14. Direct track access button
15. Equalizer button
16. Volume Down button
17. Volume Up button
18. Mute button
19. Sleep button
20. Timer button
21. On / Off button
22. CD button
23. DAB button
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Connecting AM loop aerial
For AM (medium wave) radio listening it is necessary to connect the AM
loop antenna which is supplied with your unit. Press down the two plastic
tabs on the AM loop anntenna socket on the back of the main unit. Care-
fully insert the two bare ends of the wire into the holes and then lift the
tabs back up to secure the wires.
The placement of the antenna may need to be adjusted according to the
direction and strength of the signal from the desired AM radio station. Try
to place the antenna away from direct sources of interference (e.g. com-
puter monitors, light dimmers, etc). You may need to rotate the antenna
for optimum reception.
Remote handset battery replacement
1. Press in the tab on the left hand side of the battery tray and slide the
tray out.
2. Remove battery holder by pushing holder in direction shown.
3. Remove battery from holder.
4. Replace battery (CR2025 or equivalent) ensuring that the positive
side of the battery faces you with holder positioned as shown.
5. Replace the battery holder.
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Connecting loudspeakers
The loudspeakers should be connected using the cable supplied as shown. The two loudspeakers are identical. One loudspeaker should be placed
in front of and to the left of the normal listening position, and the other in front and to the right.
It is important for good bass reproduction and stereo location that both speakers are wired in the same phase with respect to the amplifier outputs. This
can be done as follows. The red terminal on the back of the amplifier marked Rand and +should be connected to the red terminal of the right-hand
loudspeaker. The black terminal marked Rand - should be connected to the black terminal of the right-hand loudspeaker. Using the other piece of
speaker cable, connect the terminals marked L + and L -to the red and black terminals of the left hand speaker. The cable supplied uses two different
colours of wire to help you make these connections. Use one colour for the red terminals and the other for the black.
The placement of the loudspeakers will depend upon the layout of the room. Location is not critical, but do not place them in direct sunlight or over
sources of heat such as radiators. Optimum sound quality will result if they are to be placed slightly away from any corners, and with each loudspeaker
an equal distance from the normal listening position and pointing towards the listener.
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Mains operation
Before connecting the mains, ensure that the loudspeakers and any other
audio components are connected. Please disconnect the mains supply
before making any changes to the audio connections.
1. Place your sound system 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.
4. The clock digits on the display will flash.
5. To set the clock refer to page 9.
Please note the time must be set before the alarm function can
be used.
• The mains plug is used to connect your apparatus to the AC mains
supply. In order to completely disconnect the apparatus from the AC
mains supply, the mains plug should be removed from the mains
socket outlet.

Please note: The instructions for the MP-16 are described firstly using the
remote control (highlighted in bold) and secondly using the front panel
[highligthed with brackets].
Setting the clock
Leave the unit in Standby while the clock sets. In the event that the
clock does not automatically set follow the procedure below.
You will need to set the clock before the alarm function can be set.The
clock display will be 24hr format.
1. Press and hold the Clock adjust button [Press and release the Se-
lect button on front panel], the hour digits on the display will flash.
2. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until the desired hour digit
is set.
3. Press and release the Clock adjust button [Press and release the
Select button on front panel], the minute digits on the display will
flash.
4. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until the desired minute
digit is set. If the button is held down the digits will change more
quickly.
5. Press the Clock adjust button [Press and release the Select but-
ton on front panel] to confirm the clock setting.
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