Roberts Blutune 100, Blutune 200 User Manual
DAB / DAB+ / FM / CD / Bluetooth Sound System
Please read this manual before use
ROBERTS
Introduction ................................................................................2-9
Blutune 100 Sound System features ...........................................3
Controls and connections .........................................................4-5
Remote control .........................................................................6-7
Display icons ...............................................................................8
Accessing the menu system ........................................................8
Using the sound system for the fi rst time ....................................9
DAB radio ...............................................................................10-16
Operating your sound system - DAB .........................................10
Selecting a station - DAB........................................................... 11
Secondary services - DAB......................................................... 11
Display options - DAB...........................................................12-13
Finding new stations - DAB .......................................................13
Manual tuning - DAB .................................................................14
Dynamic range control - DAB ....................................................15
Station order setup - DAB..........................................................16
FM radio ..................................................................................17-24
Operating your sound system - search tuning FM.....................17
Manual tuning - FM....................................................................18
Display options - FM ..................................................................19
FM stereo / mono ......................................................................20
Scan sensitivity setting - FM ......................................................21
Presetting stations - DAB and FM ........................................22-23
Language function - DAB and FM .............................................24
Bluetooth mode .....................................................................25-28
Connecting Bluetooth devices ...................................................26
Playing audio fi les in Bluetooth mode........................................27
Connecting and reconnecting a Bluetooth device .....................28
CD / MP3 / WMA .....................................................................29-36
Contents
Compact discs ...........................................................................29
Playing a CD.........................................................................30-31
Repeat and shuffl e options ...................................................32-33
MP3 / WMA CD mode ...............................................................34
MP3 / WMA fi le and folder selection .....................................35-36
Clock and Alarms ..................................................................37-43
Alarms ..................................................................................37-40
Cancelling alarms ......................................................................39
Snooze ......................................................................................40
Sleep function ............................................................................41
Setting the clock manually ....................................................42-43
To return to auto clock set mode ...............................................43
Audio and Setup ....................................................................44-51
Equalizer function .................................................................44-45
Treble and Bass settings ...........................................................45
Mute function .............................................................................46
Auxiliary input socket .................................................................47
Headphone socket.....................................................................47
Standby brightness control ........................................................48
System reset..............................................................................49
Software version displays ..........................................................50
Aerial removal ............................................................................51
USB socket for smart phone charging .......................................51
USB socket for software upgrades ............................................51
Information .............................................................................52-55
Cautions ....................................................................................52
Specifi cations ............................................................................52
Mains supply..............................................................................53
Guarantee..................................................................................54
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About this instruction manual
This instruction manual is split into sections for each of the different
operating modes of your Roberts Blutune 100 Digital Sound System. The
introduction describes the features and controls of the product.
There are six sections covering the main features in detail - DAB radio,
FM radio, Bluetooth, CD / MP3 / WMA playback, Clock and Alarm, and
Audio and Setup. Each section is clearly identifi ed by the shaded heading
in the top right hand corner of each pair of pages.
The two sections for DAB Radio and FM Radio describe how to use the
sound system to listen to radio broadcasts.
The section for Bluetooth describes how to use your Blutune 100 to play
audio fi les or video soundtracks directly from your smart-phone, tablet or
similar devices.
The section for CD / MP3 / WMA player describes how to play digital
audio CDs or MP3 / WMA fi les which have previously been recorded to
CD-R or CD-RW.
The section titled Clock and Alarms describes setting the clock, as well
as explaining the use of the alarms, snooze and sleep timer features.
The Audio and Setup section explains how to use the audio equalizer and
tone controls and how to connect other audio equipment. The brightness
adjustment and system reset procedure is also described.
Lastly, the Information section includes safety, specifi cations and warranty
information.
Introduction
DAB Radio
FM Radio
Bluetooth
CD / MP3 / WMA
Clock and Alarms
Audio and Setup
(page 2)
(page 17)
(page 10)
(page 29)
(page 25)
(page 37)
(page 44)
Information
(page 52)
Introduction
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Blutune 100 Sound System features
The Roberts Blutune 100 Sound System provides the following range of
features in an attractive compact unit:-
● Radio for DAB and FM (with RDS) broadcasts.
● 20 radio station presets (10 for DAB and 10 for FM).
● Bluetooth streaming to play your music or video soundtracks from
your smart-phone, tablet or similar device.
● Audio CD player with track search and repeat and shuffl e facility (can
also play CD-R, CD-RW discs). *
● Playback of MP3 and WMA fi les which have been recorded to CD-R
or CD-RW.
● Clock display with time and date when in standby.
●
Two alarm timers with snooze feature to wake you to either buzzer,
radio or CD (with humane wake system on buzzer alarm).
● Adjustable sleep timer which can be set to turn the sound system off
after between 15 and 120 minutes.
Note:
* 8cm (mini) CDs cannot be played. Transparent or partly transparent
CDs cannot be played. Unusually thin (Eco) CDs cannot be played.
Some copy-protected CDs may not be playable.
● Easy-to-read 2 line text display with large clock display.
● A 3.5mm stereo Auxiliary Input socket for playing audio from iPods,
MP3 players and other sources,
● A standard 3.5mm headphone socket for private listening.
● High quality, full range, stereo speakers (2 x 7W).
● USB socket for charging smart-phones or tablets.
● An acoustically tuned, hand fi nished cabinet that includes bass ports
and internal bracing for optimal sound reproduction.
● Low power consumption when in standby mode.
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Introduction
Controls and connections
1. On / Standby / Sleep button
2. Mode button
3. Tuning Down / Rewind button
4. Info / Menu button
5. Folder Up button
6. Select / Preset / CD Stop button
(Top)
7. CD eject button
8. Tuning Up / Fast-forward button
9. Play / Pause button
10. Volume Up button
11. Volume Down button
12. Folder Down button
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Controls and connections
(Front)
13. Standby indicator
14. Bluetooth indicator
15. LCD display
16. Infra-red sensor
17. CD loaded indicator
18. CD slot
19. Telescopic aerial
20. USB charging socket
21. USB socket (for software
upgrades only)
22. Mains input socket
23. Headphone socket
24. Auxiliary input socket
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Introduction
Remote control
1. On / Standby / Sleep button
2. Mode button
3. Info / Menu button
4. Tuning Down / Rewind button
5. Folder Up button
6. Tuning Up / Fast-forward button
7. Play / Pause button
8. Volume Down button
9. Volume Up button
10. Select / Preset / CD Stop button
11. Folder Down button
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All the functions of the Blutune 100 Sound System can be controlled using
either the sound system buttons or the remote control.
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Remote control battery replacement
1. Remove the battery cover on the rear of your remote control by applying
pressure to the catch in the direction shown by the arrow and then
lifting off the cover.
2. Remove the battery from the battery compartment by pressing the
right hand bottom corner of the battery so that the battery is released
from its position (see illustration). The battery can now be lifted out.
3. Replace the battery (CR2032 or equivalent) ensuring that the positive
side of the battery remains visible as the battery is inserted. Place the
battery under the lip in the bottom right hand corner then click into
place.
4. Close the battery cover by inserting the retaining lug fi rst, then apply
pressure to the free end such that the catch latches the cover securely.
5. If the remote is not to be used for an extended period of time it is
recommended that the batteries are removed.
IMPORTANT: The batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat
such as sunshine, fi 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.
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2. Battery compartment
3. Retaining lug (inside)
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Display icons
A. Sleep indicator
B. Alarm 1 and 2 indicators
C. Snooze indicator
D. Radio signal strength indicator
E. Clock digits
F. Bluetooth indicator
G. DAB indicator
H. FM indicator
I. Stereo indicator
J. Aux input indicator
K. Repeat single track indicator
L. Repeat all indicator
M. Repeat indicator
N. Repeat folder indicator
O. CD indicator
P. Two line text display
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Accessing the menu system
1. To access the menu system, press and hold the Menu button.
2. To exit the menu system, press and release the Menu button
as needed.
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Using the sound system for the fi rst time
1. Place your sound system on a fl at surface.
2. Fully extend the telescopic aerial. The aerial should be fully extended
and positioned vertically for optimum reception.
3. Plug the mains lead into the mains socket located on the back of your
sound system ensuring that the plug is pushed fully into the socket.
4. Plug the other end of the mains lead into the wall socket and switch
on the wall socket.
IMPORTANT: The mains plug is used as the means of connecting
the sound system to the mains supply. The mains socket used for the
sound system must remain accessible during normal use. In order to
disconnect the sound system from the mains completely, the mains
plug should be removed from the mains socket outlet completely.
5. When your sound system is fi rst switched on the clock display will
show 12:00 and the unit will enter standby mode. It will then scan for
DAB radio stations and when stations have been found the clock and
date should be set automatically. Note that the display will not show
any scanning message for this fi rst scan.
6. If no stations have been found then the clock will not set. You may need
to relocate your sound system to a position giving better reception.
You should then carry out an auto-tune to fi nd DAB stations. See DAB
Operation on page 10 and also Finding New Stations on page 13. The
clock will then be set from a DAB broadcast.
DAB/DAB+ ( BAND III ) : 5A – 13F
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Operating your sound system - DAB
1. Fully extend the telescopic aerial.
2. If your sound system is in standby mode, press and release the
On / Standby button to switch it on.
3. Press and release the Mode button until the DAB mode is selected.
The display will show 'DAB' for a few seconds.
4. If this is the fi rst time the sound system is used a scan of Band III
DAB channels may be carried out (depending on whether scanning
was already completed in standby mode). If the radio has been used
before, the last used station will be selected.
5. When fi rst switched on, the fi rst station in the list of stations found will
be played. The display will show the station name on the upper line
of the text display and broadcast information on the lower line.
6. If the station list is still empty after the scan operation or if the selected
station cannot be received your radio will display 'No DAB Station'.
7. If no signals are found it may be necessary to relocate your sound
system to a position giving better reception, and then repeat the scan
using the Auto-tune facility (see Finding New Stations on page 13).
Note: that radio station name and frequency displays shown in this user
guide may differ from those that you see on your radio. Broadcasters may
change radio station names that are transmitted, and the frequencies
used for DAB and FM radio stations may not be the same in all parts of
the country.
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DAB
Scanning... 28
No DAB Station
DAB Radio
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Selecting a station - DAB
1. When the unit is in DAB mode the upper line of the text display
normally shows the name of the station currently tuned.
2. Repeatedly press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to scroll through
the list of available stations on the lower line of the text display.
Stop pressing the Tuning buttons when you fi nd the station that
you wish to hear. If you keep pressing one of the tuning buttons
then the unit will rapidly scroll through the list of available stations.
3. Press and release the Select button to cause the radio to tune to
the chosen station. The display may show 'Connecting' while your
radio fi nds the new station.
The use of memory presets is described on page 22.
4. Adjust the Volume to the required setting.
If after selecting a station the display shows 'No DAB Station' it may be
necessary to relocate your radio to a position giving better reception.
Secondary services - DAB
1. Certain radio stations have one or more secondary services
associated 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 press the Tuning Up button.
2. Press and release the Select button to select the station.
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Playing
Station list
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Connecting...
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DAB Radio
Display options - DAB
When in DAB mode your radio has a range of display options.
1. Press and release the Info button to cycle through the various options.
a. Scrolling text Displays scrolling text messages such
as artist/track name, phone in number,
etc.
b. Programme type Displays the type of station being
listened to e.g. Pop, Classic, News, etc.
c. Multiplex Name Displays the name of the DAB multiplex
to which the current station belongs.
d. Date Displays the current date.
e. Channel & frequency Displays the channel number and
frequency for the current DAB radio
station.
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Talk
BBC Radio 4
BBC National DAB
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BBC Radio 4
I’m sorry I have
BBC Radio 4
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BBC Radio 4
12B 225.648MHz
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f. Bit rate/audio type Displays the digital bit rate and audio
type for the current DAB radio station.
g. Signal strength Displays signal strength for the station
being listened to. The clear rectangle
shows the minimum required signal
strength for clear DAB reception.
Finding new stations - DAB
As time passes new stations may become available. To fi nd new
stations proceed as follows:-
1. Press and hold the Menu button. 'DAB Menu' will appear on the
display.
2. Press and release the Select button to enter the DAB menu.
3. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until 'Scan' appears on the
display.
4. Press and release the Select button. The display will then show
'Scanning...' and your sound system will perform a scan of the Band
III DAB channels. As new stations are found the station counter
on the right-hand side of the display will increase and any new
stations will be added to the list stored in the sound system.
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BBC Radio 4
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Manual Tuning - DAB
Manual tuning allows you to tune your radio to a particular DAB frequency
in Band III. Any new stations found will be added to the station list. This
function can also be used to assist the positioning of the aerial or sound
system to optimise reception for a specifi c channel or frequency. At the
time of writing this instruction book, UK DAB stations are located in the
range of channels 10C to 12D.
1. Press and hold the Menu button. 'DAB Menu' will appear on the
display.
2. Press and release the Select button to enter the DAB menu.
3. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until 'Manual tune' appears
on the display. Press and release the Select button.
4. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to select the desired DAB
channel.
5. Press and release the Select button. The open block in the signal
strength graph shows the minimum signal strength needed for good
DAB reception. The signal blocks will go up and down showing the
changing signal strength as you adjust the telescopic aerial or the
sound system position. Any new radio stations found on the tuned
DAB multiplex will be added to the list stored in the radio.
6. Any new stations that are found are automatically added to the
stored list of stations.
7. Press and release the Select button to return to normal tuning mode.
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Manual tune
12B 225.64MHz
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BBC National DAB
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Dynamic Range Control (DRC) settings - DAB
Dynamic range control (also known as DRC) can make quieter sounds
easier to hear when your sound system is used in a noisy environment.
There are 3 levels of compression:
DRC Off - No compression applied. (default)
DRC High - Maximum compression applied.
DRC Low - Medium compression applied.
1. Press and release the On / Standby button to switch on your sound
system. Press and release the Mode button until the DAB mode is
selected.
2. Press and hold the Menu button. 'DAB Menu' will appear on the display.
Press and release the Select button to enter the DAB menu.
3. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until the display shows 'DRC'.
4. Press and release the Select button to enter the DRC adjustment
menu.
5. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to select the required DRC
setting (the default is Off) .
6. Press and release the Select button to confi rm the setting. The display
will then return to the previous radio display.
Note: Not all DAB broadcasts are able to use the DRC function. If the
broadcast does not support DRC, then the DRC setting in the radio will
have no effect.
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DAB Radio
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Station order setup - DAB
Your sound system has 2 station order settings from which you can choose.
The station order settings are, alphanumeric and ensemble.
Note: The default station order setting is alphanumeric.
1. Press and release the On / Standby button to switch on your sound
system. Press and release the Mode button until the DAB mode is
selected.
2. Press and hold the Menu button. 'DAB Menu' will appear on the display.
Press and release the Select button to enter the DAB menu.
3. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until 'Station order' appears on
the display. Press and release the Select button to enter the station
order selection menu.
4. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to choose between alphanumeric
or ensemble. The chosen station order setting will be marked with an
asterisk.
'Alphanumeric' - sorts the station list alpha-numerically 0...9 A...Z.
'Ensemble'- organises the station list by DAB multiplex.
Most users will fi nd it best to leave the station order set to Alphanumeric.
5. Press and release the Select button to select the required station
order.
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