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Roberts S2, S1 User Manual

Please read this manual before use
S1 / S2
ROBERTS
Multi-room Stereo Speaker with Internet Radio, Music Player and Spotify Connect
and remote control from iPhone and Android using UNDOK
Contents
Introduction .........................................................................................1-7
About this instruction manual............................................................... 2
Controls and connections ................................................................. 3-7
Setup .................................................................................................. 8-11
Step 1 - Download the UNDOK app .................................................... 8
Step 2 - Plug in your speaker and switch on for fi rst use .................... 9
Step 3 - Setup new audio system - Apple iOS device ....................... 10
Step 3 - Setup new audio system - Android device ............................11
Internet Radio mode ....................................................................... 12-15
Internet Radio - the basics................................................................. 12
Selecting internet radio / Presetting internet radio stations ............... 13
Customising your speaker ................................................................. 14
Confi guring my favourite stations ...................................................... 15
Confi guring my added stations .......................................................... 15
Music Player mode .........................................................................16-21
Use with Windows, Apple Mac, Linux ................................................ 16
Accessing your audio fi les via UPnP using Windows 7, 8, & 10 ...17-18
Locating and playing media fi les using UPnP ..............................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 Connect 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
Playing audio fi les in Bluetooth mode................................................ 26
Connecting and reconnecting a Bluetooth device ............................. 27
Bluetooth information......................................................................... 28
Audio connections .............................................................................. 29
Auxiliary input socket ......................................................................... 29
Multi-room mode ............................................................................30-34
Multi-room the basics ........................................................................ 30
Creating and editing a multi-room group with UNDOK ...................... 31
Playing audio to a group .................................................................... 32
Volume control using UNDOK ........................................................... 32
Mode indicator and controls in a multi-room confi guration ................ 33
Stereo mode switch ........................................................................... 34
UNDOK settings ................................................................................... 35
UNDOK settings / Equaliser / Sleep timer / Friendly name ............... 35
Information ......................................................................................36-48
Factory reset...................................................................................... 36
Standby mode / Eco Standby mode .................................................. 37
Network indicator status .................................................................... 37
S1 wall mounting instructions ............................................................ 38
Bluetooth pairing your device by NFC ............................................... 38
Software version display.................................................................... 39
Audio FAQ / Software update ............................................................ 39
Using an Ethernet connection ........................................................... 40
Troubleshooting ............................................................................ 41-42
Audio codecs ..................................................................................... 43
Cautions ............................................................................................ 44
Specifi cations / Circuit features ......................................................... 45
Guarantee.......................................................................................... 48
S1 / S2 Speaker features
The Roberts S1/S2 provides the following features in an attractive compact unit:-
● Listen to local, regional, national and international broadcasts using 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 podcasts from a wide range of broadcasters.
● 20 internet radio station presets.
● Use the Music Player to play your music collection from devices on
your network. Connection to Apple and Linux based computers is also possible.
● MP3, WMA, AAC, FLAC, ALAC (Apple Lossless) and WAV formats are supported.
● The S1 and S2 connects to your home computer network, either using WiFi or via a wired Ethernet connection.
● Dual band WiFi allows compatibility with a wide range of networks.
● Works with Windows 'Play to' / 'Cast to Device' function (as a Digital
Media Renderer).
● Compatible with Spotify Connect, allowing your Spotify selections to be played through the speaker, remotely controlled from your iPhone, iPad, Android device or any Desktop.
● Supports remote control from Apple iPhone, iPad and Android using the UNDOK app.
● Your speaker may be connected as part of a wireless Multi-room system to allow whatever source is selected to be heard through other connected products.
● Bluetooth streaming to play your music or video soundtracks from your smartphone, tablet or similar device.
● All radio station presets, network confi guration details and user settings are retained in the event of a power failure.
● Adjustable sleep timer, can be set to turn the speaker off after a delay of up to 60 minutes.
● Eco standby mode.
● Auxiliary input for playing audio from MP3 players, iPods or other
audio equipment.
● Mains powered operation using supplied mains adaptor.
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Before you can use this product
Before you can use your smart speaker, you must have the following:
● A broadband Internet connection (not required for Music Player functions).
● A router (or equivalent wireless access point) providing a WiFi signal or Ethernet connection, connected to your
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.
● A Smart phone or tablet which uses either the Android operating system (version 4.0.3 or later) or Apple iOS (version 8 or later).
● If your wireless network requires a security password to allow connection, then you need to know the WEP, WPA or WPA2 key used for encryption so that you can get the speaker to communicate with the network.
● If you choose to connect the speaker to your network using a wired Ethernet connection, then an Ethernet cable 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 S1/S2 speaker. Each section is clearly identifi ed 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 speaker to your computer network using either the WiFi or Ethernet connection. This is covered in the section titled Setup.
The Internet Radio section describes how to fi nd 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 fi les that you may have stored on a computer or other devices connected to your network. The use of Shared Media (using UPnP) is explained.
The Spotify Connect section explains the use of the speaker in conjunction with the Spotify internet based music streaming service.
The Bluetooth section describes how to use your S1/S2 to play audio fi les or video soundtracks directly from your smartphone, tablet or similar devices.
The Audio Connection section shows how to connect your speaker to other audio equipment.
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 adjust settings for your speaker including equaliser and sleep timer.
The Information section includes troubleshooting, specifi cations and warranty information.
(page 8)
(page 12)
(page 22)
(page 16)
(page 25)
(page 29)
(page 36)
(page 30)
(page 35)
Internet Radio
Setup
Audio Connections
Information
Multi-room
Music Player
UNDOK Settings
Spotify Connect
Bluetooth
Power
Reset
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Controls and connections
S1 & S2 Top view
1. Power / On/Standby button
2. Mode / Bluetooth Pair button
3. Reset button
4. Volume Down button
5. Volume Up button
6. NFC detection area
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This area will become quite warm to the touch. This is completely normal.
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Introduction
Controls and connections
7. Bass speaker
8. Power / Standby indicator
9. Tweeter / mid range speakers x 2
10. Mode / Bluetooth Pair indicator
S1 Rear
11. Stereo mode switch
12. Threaded wall mounting hole (see page 38)
13. DC input socket
14. RJ45 Ethernet socket
15. Auxiliary input socket
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S1 Front
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Controls and connections
S2 Front
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16. Bass speaker
17. Tweeter / mid-range speakers x 2
18. Power / Standby indicator
19. Mode / Bluetooth Pair indicator
Introduction
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Controls and connections
S2 Rear
20. Stereo mode switch
21. Auxiliary input socket
22. RJ45 Ethernet socket
23. DC input socket
24. Passive bass radiator
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Controls and connections cont.
The best way to control your speaker is by using the UNDOK app. However you could also use the buttons on your S1/S2 for the following functions.
1. Pressing the Power/Standby button brings your speaker out of Standby mode.
Pressing the Power/Standby button while the speaker is in use will
cause it to return to the Standby mode. The Power/Standby indicator will light white.
2. Press and release the Mode button to select the desired operating mode, Internet Radio, Spotify, Music Player, Bluetooth or Auxiliary Input.
The Mode indicator will change colour according to the source selected
(see page 33).
Instructions for each operating mode are given in the later sections
of this book.
3. You can control the volume using the Up and Down Volume buttons on your speaker.
Note: You will need to use the UNDOK app to select your choice
of content for most operating modes.
Power
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Mode indicator
Mode
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Power/Standby indicator
Setup
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• iOS - Download from Apple App Store
• AndroidTM - Download from Google Play Store
• 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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Step 2 - Plug in your speaker and switch on for fi rst use
1. Place your speaker on a fl at surface and plug the cable from the mains adaptor into the DC input socket located on the rear of 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 'Normal' or 'Wide' 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.
5. Press and release the Power button. The Power indicator will glow white.
6. After approximately 10 seconds the Mode indicator will fl ash slowly (white).
7. Your speaker is now ready to be connected 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,
the Mode indicator will fl ash white. If this is not the case please reset the speaker see page 36.
8. Use the UNDOK app to connect your speaker to your network. If adding more than one product this must be done for the fi rst time each product is used.
Mode indicator white
Power/Standby indicator
(white)
Power
1
Speaker ready to connect (fl ashes slowly)
Setup
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Step 3 - Setup new audio system - Apple iOS device
If your device uses Android, please see page 11. The UNDOK app has a setup wizard to help confi gure suitable audio devices to connect to your home WiFi network.
1. Open the UNDOK
app.
2. Setup a New Audio
system.
3. The app will prompt you to use your device’s WiFi settings to connect
to your speaker.
4. Select your S1 or S2
speaker. Once your device has connected to the speaker the Mode indicator will flash white in short bursts. You must then return to the UNDOK app.
5. Use the app to complete
the setup,including giving the speaker a name (living room, etc), whether it is connected via WiFi or Ethernet. If you wish to connect using an Ethernet cable please (see page 40).
6. For a WiFi connection
the app will ask you to choose a WiFi network and enter the appropriate password.
7. The Mode indicator on
your speaker will stop fl ashing and remain lit when it has successfully connected to your network.
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Note: If when setting up your speaker your Android device complains that it cannot connect to the internet
this is because it is temporarily connected directly to your speaker. You should ignore this warning message.
1. Open the UNDOK app.
2. Setup a New Audio system.
3. The app will show a
list of suggested audio systems to setup.
4. Your speaker will
normally appear in this list as S1 or S2. It may appear in the list below called Other. Select the speaker to be setup.
6. Choose whether it is
connected via WiFi or Ethernet. If you wish to connect using an Ethernet cable please (see page 40).
7. For a WiFi connection
the app will ask you to choose a WiFi network and enter the appropriate password.
8. The Mode indicator on
your speaker will stop fl ashing and remain lit when it has successfully connected to your network.
Step 3 - Setup new audio system - Android device
If your device is an iPhone or iPad (i.e. uses iOS) please see page 10. The UNDOK app has a setup wizard to help confi gure suitable audio devices to connect to your home WiFi network.
5. Once your device is
connected to the speaker the Mode indicator will fl ash white in short bursts. Use the app to complete the speaker setup, including giving the speaker a name (living room, etc).
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Internet radio
Internet Radio
Internet Radio - the basics
Before you can use your speaker to listen to broadcasts via the Internet, it is necessary to have connected it to your computer network using either the wireless (WiFi) connection or the wired Ethernet connection (RJ-45 socket) located on the back of the unit. Please see pages 8-11 for details.
There are literally many thousands of radio broadcasts available via the Internet as well as 'Podcasts'. Your speaker provides several ways of searching for broadcasts in order to make fi nding and choosing them easier. Once you have found the radio stations that you like, you may either store them as presets or add them to a list of your favourite stations which your speaker can access. The speaker allows you to store up to 20 presets and as many favourites as you like.
You may search for an Internet radio station by Location. If you know the name of the station and the country from which a station is broadcast this may be the easiest method to fi nd a station. It is also a great way to experience radio from other parts of the world.
You may also search for an Internet radio station by Genre. If you prefer a particular type of music, Blues for example, you may search for a radio station that broadcasts that type of music, and you can choose from a list of Blues radio stations regardless of location, or taking location into account.
If you know part of the name of an Internet radio station, you can enter it into the UNDOK app and it will search for stations that match that name. This can be helpful if you are unsure of the location or genre of a particular station.
The S1 and S2 speakers connects to a radio station database which serves many users in many countries. This means that there is a very wide range of programme content available. You can also search for stations which have been recently added to those available (new stations) or you can search for the most popular.
Internet Radio
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Selecting internet radio
1. Ensure your speaker is switched on.
2. Select Internet Radio as the music source.
3. Select 'Browse' to choose radio stations.
Presetting internet radio stations
Your speaker has twenty memory presets for internet radio which can easily be set to store the details of any radio station or podcast.
1. To store the currently playing radio station select the Preset option on the playing
screen and choose the desired preset number. Press the '+' symbol to store your preset station.
2. To recall a preset select the Preset option on the playing screen and select the
desired preset station.
If your speaker cannot connect to a radio station
Note: If your speaker is unable to connect to an Internet radio station this can be for many reasons, but typically will be due to one of the following:
The radio station may not be broadcasting at the present time.
The radio station may not be able to accommodate any more connections from internet listeners.
The broadcaster may limit listening to specifi c countries or regions
There may be network congestion (either locally or at a distance) which is affecting the reliability of the connection.
If your speaker can connect, but the audio is not continuous and the radio keeps having to reconnect, this may be due to the radio station only having limited connection capacity.
Please also refer to the 'Troubleshooting' section on page 42.
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