CRD-33
FM RDS/DAB Digital Clock Radio with SD Recording
ROBERTS
Sound for Generations
Please read this manual before use
Contents
Controls ........................................................................... 2-5
CRD-33 Clock radio features ..............................................6
Using the AC adaptor ..........................................................7
Operation modes .................................................................8
Operating your radio - DAB ................................................9
Selecting a station - DAB ................................................10
Presetting stations ........................................................11-12
Finding new stations - DAB .............................................13
Manual tuning - DAB .......................................................13
Secondary services - DAB ................................................14
Display modes - DAB ........................................................15
Using your radios PausePlus feature .......................... 16-17
Dynamic range control (DRC) ...........................................18
Station order setup - DAB ......................................... 19-20
Operating your radio - search tuning FM ...........................21
Manual tuning - FM ...........................................................22
Display modes - FM...........................................................23
Using an SD Memory card with your clock radio ...............24
Recording a radio program - DAB only ....................... 24-25
SD card format ............................................................ 25-26
View fi le space ...................................................................26
File playback ............................................................... 27-28
Delete fi les .........................................................................29
Alarm mode ................................................................. 30-33
Snooze ..............................................................................33
Buzzer alarm setting ..........................................................33
Sleep function ....................................................................34
Nap timer ...........................................................................35
FM Stereo/Mono ................................................................36
Software version ................................................................36
Signal strength display - DAB ............................................37
System reset .....................................................................38
Setting the clock manually ........................................... 39-40
Auxiliary in socket ..............................................................41
Line out socket ..................................................................41
Headphone socket ............................................................42
Backlight for clock and display ..........................................43
General ..............................................................................44
Specifi cations ....................................................................45
Guarantee .........................................................................46
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Controls
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1. Nap timer button
2. Alarm 3 button
3. Alarm 1 button
4. Info button
5. Time Set/Sleep button
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6. LCD display
7. Standby button
8. Alarm 2 button
9. Alarm 4 button
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10. Backlight button
11. Analogue clock
12. Backlight display level control
13. Alarm level control
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Controls (top)
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14. Tuning Up / Down / Snooze button
15. Band / Function select button
16. +5 button
17. Preset 1 button
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18. Preset 2 / Rewind button
19. Preset 3 / Fastforward button
20. Preset 4 / Stop button
21. Preset 5 / Play / Pause button
22. Auto Tune button
23. Select / Record / PausePlus button
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Controls (rear)
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24. FM / DAB wire aerial (behind removable cover plate)
25. Auxiliary in socket
26. Line out socket
27. DC input socket
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Controls
Left hand side Right hand side
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28. SD card slot
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29. Headphone socket
30. Volume control
31. Tone control
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CRD-33 clock radio features
The Roberts CRD-33 clock radio provides the following features in an
attractive compact unit.
Radio
The CRD-33 can receive DAB, and FM (with RDS) wave bands.
SD slot
The CRD-33 plays MP3 fi les from an SD card and can also play its own
recordings in MP2 format.
One touch instant record
The CRD-33 has a once touch instant record function (recording to SD
card).
Auxiliary input
The CRD-33 can be used as an amplifi er and loudspeaker system for
external MP3 players, mini disc players and similar devices.
Headphone output
A standard 3.5mm headphone socket is provided for private listening.
Line Out socket
A standard 3.5mm Line Out socket is provided for connecting the audio
signal to an external amplifi er.
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Using the AC adaptor
Your clock radio is supplied with a Mains Adaptor.
1. Place your radio on a fl at surface.
2. Insert the adaptor plug into the DC socket located on the rear of your
radio.
3. Plug the adaptor into a standard 13 amp mains socket outlet.
The AC adaptor should be disconnected from the mains supply and
the clock radio when not in use.
• IMPORTANT: The mains adaptor is used as the means of connecting
the clock radio to the mains supply. The mains socket used
for the clock radio must remain accessible during normal use. In order
to disconnect the radio from the mains completely, the mains
adaptor should be removed from the mains socket outlet
completely.
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Operation modes
Your radio has 4 operation modes, DAB, FM, Playlist mode and
Auxiliary input.
1. Press the Band button to change the operation mode between
DAB, FM, Playlist and Auxiliary input mode.
• DAB mode is used for listening to Digital Radio broadcasts and
for recording programmes to a memory card.
• FM mode is used for listening to FM radio broadcasts.
• Playlist mode is used to play back digitally recorded programmes
and for listening to MP2 and MP3 fi les.
• Auxiliary input mode allows the CRD-33 clock radio to be used as
an amplifi er and loudspeaker system for external MP3 players,
mini disc players and similar devices.
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Operating your radio - DAB
1. Place the wire antenna so that it is as straight as possible extending
either above or below the radio. The FM/DAB wire antenna is beneath
the removable cover plate.
2. Insert the adaptor plug into the DC socket located on the rear of your
radio.
3. Plug the adaptor into a standard 13 amp mains socket outlet.
4. The clock radio will then display "Clock not Set...". The clock hands
will then move to 12:00. The radio will scan for DAB signals and if a
DAB signal is found it will then show the current time and date in the
display. The clock hands will then move to show the correct time.
5. If no signal is received the radio will continue to display "Clock not
Set". Try repositioning the antenna. Press the On/Standby button and
the radio will rescan. If a signal is found the radio will then tune to a
station and set the clock as soon as the time information is received. If
necessary reposition again and press the Auto tune button to rescan
until stations are found.
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Selecting a station - DAB
1. Place the wire antenna so that it is as straight as possible extending
either above or below the radio.
2. Press the Standby button to switch on your radio.
3. During the clock setting the radio carried out a quick scan of the UK
DAB channels. If this was not successful or if you have moved the
radio to a different part of the country press the Auto tune button.
During Autotune, the display will show "Scanning" and as each group
of stations is detected the station count will be updated. The top line
of the display shows a bargraph indicating progress of the Autotune.
When the Autotune is completed the fi rst station (in numeric-alpha
order 0...9...A....Z) will be selected.
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4. The top line of the display shows the name of the station currently selected.
Press the Tuning up/down buttons to scroll through the list of available
stations. Stop pressing the Tuning up or down buttons when you fi nd
the station that you wish to hear.
5. Press and release the Select button to select the station. The display
may show "Now tuning" while your radio fi nds the new station.
6. Adjust the Volume and Tone controls to the required setting.
Note: If after selecting a station the display shows "Not Available" it
may be necessary to relocate your radio to a position giving better
reception.
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Presetting stations - DAB and FM
There are 10 memory presets on each radio band, DAB and FM.
1. Press the Standby button to switch on the radio.
2. Tune to the required station as previously described.
3. Press and hold down the required Preset button until the display
shows for example, "Preset 1 saved". The station will be saved under
the chosen preset button. Repeat this procedure for the remaining
presets.
4. Presets 6 to 10 are obtained by pressing and holding +5 button together
with the Preset button 1 to 5. e.g. preset 7 can be set by pressing and
holding +5 button together with Preset button 2 until the display shows
Preset 7 saved.
5. Stations stored in preset memories may be overwritten by following
the above procedure.
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Recalling a preset station - DAB and FM
1. Press the Standby button to switch on your radio.
2. Select the required waveband by pressing the Band button.
3. Momentarily press the required Preset button, your radio will tune to
the station stored in preset memory.
4. Presets 6 to 10 are obtained by pressing and holding +5 button and
preset button 1 to 5. e.g. preset 7 can be recalled by pressing and
holding +5 button followed by pressing and releasing Preset button
2.
Note: If you have not previously stored a preset station and the preset
buttons are pressed "Empty preset" will be displayed.
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Finding new stations - DAB
As time passes new stations may become available. To fi nd new stations
proceed as follows:-
1. Press and release the Auto Tune button, the display will show
"Quick scan". Your radio will perform a scan of the UK DAB frequencies.
As new stations are found the station counter on the right-hand side of
the display will increase and stations will be added to the list.
2. To carry out a full scan of the entire DAB Band III frequencies press
and hold down the Auto Tune button for more than 2 seconds and
then release. The display will show "Full scan". As new stations are
found the station counter on the right-hand side of the display will
increase and stations will be added to the list.
Manual tuning - DAB
Manual tuning allows you to tune directly to the various Band III DAB channels. UK DAB stations are currently located in the range 11B to 12D.
1. Press and hold down the Info button, "Station order" will
appear on the display. Then press the Tuning Up/Down button until the
display shows "Manual tune". Press and release the Select button.
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2. Press the Tuning Up/Down button to select the required DAB channel.
3. Press and release the Select button to select the channel. Any new stations that are found are automatically added to the stored list of stations.
4. Press and release the Select button to return to normal tuning mode.
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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 when you press the Tuning Up/Down button.
2. Press and release the Select button to select the station.
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Display modes - DAB
Your radio has seven display modes for DAB listening:-
1. Press the Info button to cycle through the various modes.
a. Scrolling text Displays scrolling text messages such
as artist/track name, phone in number,
etc.
b. Programme type Displays type of station being listened to
e.g. Pop, Classic, News, etc.
c. Multiplex name Displays name of multiplex to which
current station belongs.
d. Time and date Displays current time and date.
e. Channel and frequency Displays current channel and frequency.
f. Audio type and bit rate Displays audio type and bit rate.
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g. Signal strength Displays signal strength for station being
listened to.
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Using your radio's PausePlus feature - DAB
How many times has your favourite radio station been interrupted
by that phone call from a double glazing fi rm or someone selling
that must have item? Sound familiar? Now with a single press of the
Select/Record/PausePlus button you can put your favourite station
on hold while you answer that important call. After the call or other
important task is fi nished simply press the Select/Record/PausePlus
button to return to your favourite station exactly where you left off so
that you never miss a single word.
Radio stations can effectively be put on hold between 5 and 15 minutes
depending on the station you are listening to.
Note the
waveband.
1. To place your radio in mode simply press and release the
Select/Record/PausePlus button, the sound from the loudspeaker
will be muted. The display will show the "Pause symbol" and the time
that you are delayed by.
2. To return to the radio station that you were listening to simply press
and release the Select/Record/PausePlus button and your radio
will continue playing from where you left off.
3. To return to real time press and release the Preset 4/Stop button,
the display will return to normal radio display.
feature only operates on the DAB
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PausePlus Rewind and Fastforward - DAB
1. Repeatedly press the Fastforward or Rewind buttons to scroll to the
item you wish to listen to. Each press moves forwards or backwards
30 seconds.
2. When using your radio's
automatically switches to show the time that you are delayed.
feature the top line of display
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Dynamic Range Control (DRC) settings - DAB
The DRC facility can make quieter sounds easier to hear when your radio
is used in a noisy environment.
1. Press the Standby button to switch on your clock radio.
2. Press and hold in the Info button until display shows “Station
order.”
3. Press the Tuning Up/Down button until the display shows "DRC
value".
4. Press and release the Select button to enter adjustment mode.
5. Press the Tuning Up/Down button to select required DRC setting
(default is 0) .
DRC 0 DRC is switched off, Broadcast DRC will be ignored.
DRC 1/2 DRC level is set to 1/2 that sent by broadcaster.
DRC 1 DRC is set as sent by broadcaster.
6. Press and release the Select button to confi rm the setting. The display
will return to radio mode.
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
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Station order setup - DAB
Your radio has 3 station order settings from which you can choose. The
station order settings are, favourite station, alphanumeric and active
station.
Note: Your radio default station order is alphanumeric.
1. Press and hold in the Info button until "Station order" appears on the
display. Press and release the Select button.
2. Press the Tuning Up/Down button to choose between favourite
station, alphanumeric and active station.
Favourite stations
When this setting is switched on, after a period of time the most listened
to stations will move to the top of the station list and will be marked with
the heart symbol .
Alphanumeric
Press the Tuning Up/Down button until "Alphanumeric" appears on the
display. Your radio will now select stations in alphanumeric order A....Z
0....9.
Active station
Press the Tuning Up/Down button until "Active station" appears on the
display. The display will show only those that a signal can be found.
3. Press and release the Select button to select the station order
setting required.
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Prune stations - DAB
Some DAB services may stop broadcasting or you may not be able to
receive a station. Prune stations will delete the DAB stations from your
station list that can no longer be received.
1. Press and hold in the Info button until "Station order" appears on the
display. Press and release the Select button.
2. Press the Tuning Up/Down button until "Prune stations" appears
on the display. Press and release the Select button to select.
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Operating your radio - Search tuning FM
1. Place the wire antenna so that it is as straight as possible extending
either above or below the radio.
2. Press the Standby button to switch on your radio.
3. Press the Band button to select the FM band.
4. Press and immediately release the Auto tune button, your radio will
scan in an upwards direction (low frequency to high frequency) and
stop automatically when it fi nds a station of suffi cient strength.
5. After a few seconds the display will update. The display will show the
frequency of the signal found. If the signal is strong enough and there
is RDS data present then the radio will display the station name.
6. To fi nd other stations, press and release the Auto tune button as
before.
7. To scan the FM band in a downwards direction (high frequency to low
frequency) press and hold down the Auto tune button for 0.5 seconds
and then release.
8. When the waveband end is reached your radio will recommence tuning
from the opposite waveband end.
9. Adjust the Volume and Tone controls to the required setting.
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10. To switch off your radio press the Standby button.
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Manual tuning - FM
1. Press the Standby button to switch on your radio.
2. Press the Band button to select the FM band. Fully extend the
wire antenna for FM reception.
3. Press the Tuning Up/Down button to tune to a station. The frequency
will change in steps of 50 kHz on FM.
4. When the waveband end is reached the radio will recommence tuning
from the opposite waveband end.
5. Set the Volume and Tone controls to the desired settings.
6. To switch off your radio press the Standby button.
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Display modes - FM
Your radio has four display modes for FM listening:-
The Radio Data System (RDS) is a system in which inaudible digital
information is transmitted in addition to the normal FM radio programme.
RDS offers several useful features. The following are available on your
radio:-
1. Press the Info button to cycle through the various modes.
a. Frequency Displays the frequency of the station
being listened to.
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b. Scrolling text Displays scrolling text messages such
as artist/track name, phone in number,
etc.
c. Programme Type Displays type of station being listened to
e.g. Pop, Classic, News, etc.
d. Time and date Displays current time and date.
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Using an SD memory card with your radio
An SD card can be used in your radio for recording, playing back previously
recorded radio programs, or playing back MP2 and MP3 fi les transferred
from a PC.
Depending on the radio station a 512MB SD card will give typically 8-16
hours of recording time. If you are using a new SD card ensure that it is
formatted correctly (see page 25).
Many different brands and capacities of SD card are available. Your
CRD-33 has been tested with a wide range of cards up to 2 GB. However,
there are many different card variants available and not all cards can be
guaranteed to work in the CRD-33. The CRD-33 will not work with cards
greater than 2GB capacity or cards which use the High Capacity Secure
Digital (HCSD) standard.
Inserting and removing a card
To insert an SD card into your clock radio, push the card label side forward
and gold contacts fi rst into the SD card slot on left hand side of the clock
radio until it clicks.
To remove the card push the card in slightly and it will pop out allowing
removal.
Note: The SD card should not be removed during a recording as damage
or corruption of fi les on the card may occur.
Recording a Radio program (DAB only)
1. Tune to the DAB station you want to record.
2. Press and hold in the Select/Record button to start recording. The
record icon
display.
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and "stop recording before power off" will show in the
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3. Press the Preset 4/Stop button to stop recording. The recording
will be saved on your SD card.
If your radio is not recording correctly check the following:
- The card is the correct format (reformat as described below).
- The card has enough recording space available. (page 26)
- The card has not become corrupted (possibly by removing the
card during recording). Reformat the card if necessary.
SD Card Format
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Formatting your SD card erases any previously recorded fi les. It also allows
an SD card formatted on another device to be re-formatted for use on your
radio. The SD card can be formatted in DAB, FM or Playlist mode.
1. Insert an SD card into the slot.
2. In DAB mode press and hold in the Info button and press the Tuning
Up/Down button until "Memory Card" is shown on display.
If in FM or Playlist mode simply press and hold the Info button and
"Memory Card" will show on display.
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3. Press and release the Select button.
4. Press the Tuning Up/Down button until "Format" appears on the
lower line display.
5. Press and release the Select button "Confi rm format / No" will appear on the display. To format press the Tuning Up/Down button
until "Yes" appears on the display.
6. Press and release the Select button and "Formatting / Please wait"
will appear on the display. Your SD card will be formatted and the
display will show "Formatted".
• If you do not wish to format your SD card press the Tuning Up/Down
button until "No" appears on the display, then press Select button.
To view space on an SD card
1. In DAB mode press and hold the Info button until "Station order" is
displayed. Then press the Tuning Up/Down button until "Memory
Card" is shown on display.
If in FM or Playlist mode simply press and hold the Info button and
"Memory Card" will show on display.
2. Press and release the Select button.
3. Press the Tuning Up/Down button until "Remaining... / Free space"
appears on the display.
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Note: 1MB of space will hold approximately 1-2 minutes of recording.
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File playback
The playlist mode displays the fi les on the current memory card. The
display will show the current fi le details.
1. Ensure your SD card is inserted correctly.
2. Press the Band button until the Play list mode is selected. "Finding
tracks" will be displayed then the current recording or track on your
SD card will show on the display.
3. You can scroll through the list using the Tuning Up/Down button or
the Fastforward/Rewind buttons.
To play fi les
1. Press the Play/Pause button.
2. Your playlist recordings will be played in list order from the fi rst selected
fi le.
3. To pause playback press the Play/pause button. To resume playback
press the Play/pause button again.
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Fastforward fi les
1. Press the FastForward button to skip to the next track.
2. Whilst a track is playing press Tuning Up/Down button until the
desired part of the track is reached.
Rewind fi les
1. Press the Rewind button to skip to the previous track.
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2. Whilst a track is playing press the Tuning Up/Down button until the
desired part of the track is reached.
Stop playing fi les
1. Press the Stop button and the track will stop playing and return to
the playlist.
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Delete fi les
1. In DAB mode press and hold in the Info button and press the Tuning
Up/Down button until "Memory Card" is shown on display.
If in FM or Playlist mode simply press and hold the Info button and
"Memory Card" will show on the display.
2. Press and release the Select button.
3. Press the Tuning Up/Down button until "Delete track" appears on
the display.
4. Press and release the Select button the display "will show fi nding
tracks" then will return to the list of tracks.
5. Either press the Tuning Up/Down button or press the Fastforward
or Rewind buttons to select a track for deletion.
6. Press and release the Select button the display will show "Confi rm
delete".
7. Press the Tuning Up/Down button to select "Yes" on the display.
8. Press and release the Select button and your fi le will be deleted from
your track list. The radio will return to your track list.
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Alarm mode
Your clock radio has four separate alarms which can be set to wake you
to radio (DAB, FM), SD card playback, Aux in or beep type alarm. Each
alarm can be set to sound once, daily, on weekdays or at weekends. The
alarms can be set whether the clock radio is on or in standby mode. In the
event of a power interruption your clock radio has a built in memory chip
that will maintain all your alarm settings for when the power is restored.
Note: If no buttons are pressed for 5 seconds, the radio will exit the alarm
setup.
Note: Alarm times are set using the 24Hr format e.g. 2:30PM is entered
as 14:30.
Setting an alarm
1. Press and hold the desired Alarm button (1 - 4).
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2. Repeatedly press and release the Tuning Up/Down buttons to choose
the desired hour for the alarm and then press the Select button to
confi rm the hour setting.
3. Repeatedly press and release the Tuning Up/Down buttons to choose
the desired minute for the alarm and then press the Select button to
confi rm the minute setting.
4. Repeatedly press and release the Tuning Up/Down buttons to choose
the desired source for the alarm (DAB, FM, SD card playback, Aux In
and Buzzer) and then press the Select button to confi rm the audio
setting.
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5. Your alarm can be set to sound once, daily, weekdays and weekends.
Once - Will sound at one time only.
Daily - Will sound every day.
Weekdays - Will sound only on weekdays.
Weekends - Will sound only on weekends.
6. Repeatedly press and release the Tuning Up/Down buttons to
choose the day option and then press and release the Select button
to confi rm the setting.
• If setting alarms to daily, weekdays or weekends proceed to point
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7. If selecting the alarm to once you will need to set the year, month and
day options as described below.
8. Press the Select button to enter the alarm year option.
9. Press the Tuning Up/Down button to select the correct year.
10. Press the Select button to enter the alarm month option.
11. Press the Tuning Up/Down button to select the correct month.
12. Press the Select button to enter the alarm day option.
13. Press the Tuning Up/Down button to select the correct day.
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14. The alarm has now been set and the radio will revert to the previous
time or radio display.
Note: When the alarm is set to wake by radio, the last used station will be
switched on at the alarm time.
When the alarm activates, if the buzzer alarm is used, the volume will
start from minimum and increase in level every few seconds. The alarm
will sound for 60 minutes unless cancelled.
The maximum volume of the buzzer alarm is set using the rotary control
on the underside of the radio (see page 33).
View the alarm time
1. To view the current setting for one of the alarms repeatedly press and
release the relevant Alarm button.
2. Each press will show in sequence the alarm time, audio source and
day setting.
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To cancel the alarm
1. Whilst an alarm is sounding it can be cancelled for 24 hours by pressing
the Standby button. The alarm will then be rescheduled as needed
according to its settings.
Note: Pressing the Standby button once during a radio alarm cancels
the alarm but allows the radio to continue playing. Pressing the Standby
button a second time will put the radio back into standby mode.
Snooze
1. When the alarm sounds, pressing the Snooze button will silence
the alarm for fi ve minutes.
Buzzer alarm setting
1. Turn the buzzer volume wheel on the underside of the radio anti-
clockwise to lower the buzzer volume. Turn the wheel clockwise to
increase the buzzer volume.
Note: When the buzzer sounds, it always starts at a low level and then
increases gradually in volume. If you set the volume too low, you may
not hear the buzzer sounding.
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Sleep function
Your clock radio can be set to turn off after a preset time has elapsed. The
sleep setting can be adjusted between 15 and 120 minutes.
1. To set the desired sleep time, press the Sleep button to enter the
sleep setup.
2. Repeatedly press the Sleep button to adjust sleep countdown time
ranging from 15, 30, 60 90 ,120 and Off. Then press Select button
to confi rm the setting.
3. During countdown period, press Sleep button to view countdown time
left.
4. Your radio will switch off after the preset sleep time has elapsed.
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5. To cancel the sleep function before the preset time has elapsed, either
press the Standby button to turn the radio off or use the Sleep button
to show the "Off" option then press Select button to confi rm.
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-
020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)
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Nap timer
The Nap timer facility allows you to set the radio to wake you after a predetermined interval (up to 1 hours) without needing to set the alarms.
1. Press and hold the Nap button, the current nap time will fl ash.
2. Repeatedly press and release Tuning Up or Down buttons to choose
the required Nap time in minutes - 10>20>30>40>50>60>off.
3. When the desired interval is displayed, immediately press and release
the Select button. The display will show
is active.
to indicate the nap timer
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2
2
4. When the selected Nap timer has elapsed, the radio buzzer will sound.
To cancel the buzzer press the Standby button.
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4
FM Stereo/Mono
1. If a station being received is weak some hiss may be audible. To reduce the hiss press and release in the Select button until the display
shows "Mono" your radio will switch to mono mode.
2. To return to stereo mode press and release the Select button until
the display shows "Auto", your radio will switch to stereo mode.
Software version
The software display cannot be altered and is just for your reference.
1,2
1. To view which software version your radio has press and hold in the
Info button until "Station order" appears on the display.
2. Press the Tuning Up/Down button until the software version shows
on the display.
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-
020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)
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Signal strength display - DAB
1. Press and release the Info button until the lower line of the display
shows the signal strength.
2. Position your radio and carefully angle the telescopic aerial for best
reception using the signal strength display as a guide. Move your radio
around and position to give maximum number of black rectangles on
signal strength display. The clear unfi lled rectangle indicates minimum
signal level required for satisfactory reception.
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System reset
If your radio fails to operate correctly, or some digits on the display are
missing or incomplete carry out the following procedure.
1. Switch on your radio.
2. Press and hold in the Info button until "Station order" appears on the
display.
3. Press the Tuning Up/Down button until the display shows "Factory
reset".
4. Press in and release the Select button, the display will show "Press
SELECT to confi rm reset . . .".
5. Press the Select button to confi rm. A full reset will be performed and
all presets and station lists will be erased. A quick scan of UK DAB
band III frequencies will be carried out. The clock will be set when the
radio recieves time information from the DAB radio station.
In case of malfunction due to electrostatic discharge, reset the product
(reconnection of power source may be required) to resume normal
operation.
If a problem persists our technical staff would be pleased to offer any
assistance on operating the radio. Our technical helpline number is
020 8758 0338.
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3
4,5
3
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-
020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)
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Setting the clock manually
If you are unable to receive DAB broadcasts, the clock may be set
manually using the following procedure. Note that the radio may be on
or in standby mode when setting the time manually.
1. Press and hold the Time Set/Sleep button. “< > or SELECT” will
appear on the display with the time setting display.
2. Repeatedly press and release the Tuning Up/Down buttons to
choose the desired hour and then press and release the Select
button to confi rm the hour setting.
3. Repeatedly press and release the Tuning Up/Down buttons to
choose the desired minute and then press and release the Select
button to confi rm the minute setting.
2,3,4
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2,3,4
4. Repeatedly press and release the Tuning Up/Down buttons to
choose the desired year and then press and release the Select
button to confi rm the year setting.
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2,3,4
5. Repeatedly press and release the Tuning Up/Down buttons to
choose the desired month and then press and release the Select
button to confi rm the month setting.
6. Repeatedly press and release the Tuning Up/Down buttons to
choose the desired day and then press and release the Select but-
ton to confi rm the day setting.
7. The clock hands should then set to the selected time, and the digital
display will show the correct time and date whenever the radio is in
standby mode.
5,6
5,6
5,6
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-
020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)
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Auxiliary in socket
1. Connect a stereo or mono audio source (ie CD player, iPod, MP3
player) to the Auxiliary in socket.
2. Press the Band button to select AUX band. "AUX IN" will show on
the display.
3. Adjust the Volume control for comfortable listening.
Line out socket
A 3.5mm Line out socket located on the left hand end of your radio is
provided for connecting the audio signal to an external amplifi er. Inserting a line out audio cable will not mute the internal loudspeaker. Set the
volume control to the minimum if desired.
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Headphone socket
A 3.5mm Headphone socket located on the right hand side of your radio
is provided for use with either headphones or an earpiece. Inserting a plug
automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker.
IMPORTANT: Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones
can cause hearing loss.
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-
020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)
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Backlight for clock and display
When you fi rst plug it in your clock radio sets the clock and display backlight to maximum brightness. The backlight button can be used to switch
between this and a lower level of illumination which is set using the small
adjustment wheel on the underside of the radio.
1. Press and release the backlight button to select the alternate setting.
2. Turn the brightness wheel on the underside of the clock radio anticlockwise to lower the brightness. Turn the wheel clockwise to increase
the brightness.
3. Press and release the backlight button again to re-select the maximum brightness level if needed.
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General
Do not allow this radio to be exposed to water, steam or sand. Do not
leave your radio where excessive heat could cause damage such as in
a parked car where the heat from the sun can build up even though the
outside temperature may not seem too high.
The name plate is located underneath your clock radio.
• Your clock radio should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and
that no objects fi lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on
the clock radio.
• It is recommended to operate the product such that there is a minimum
distance (10cm recommended) to adjacent objects in order to ensure
good ventilation.
• The ventilation of the product should not be restricted by covering it or
its ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, tablecloths,
curtains etc.
• No naked fl ame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on
the product.
• It is recommended to avoid using or storing the product at extremes
of temperature. Avoid leaving the unit in cars, on window sills, in direct
sunlight etc.
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-
020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)
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Specifi cations
Circuit features
Power Requirements
AC adaptor AC 230 volts, 50Hz
Frequency Coverage
DAB 174.928 - 239.200MHz
FM 87.50 - 108 MHz
only
The Company reserves the right to amend the specifi cation without notice
Loudspeaker 10 x 7.5cm elliptical
Output Power 800 mW
Headphone socket 3.5mm dia
Aux in socket 3.5mm dia
Line out 3.5mm dia
Aerial System
DAB and FM Wire antenna
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Guarantee
This instrument is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of delivery to the original owner against failure due to faulty workmanship or component
breakdown, subject to the procedure stated below. Should any component or part fail during this guarantee period it will be repaired or replaced free
of charge.
The guarantee does not cover:
1. Damage resulting from incorrect use.
2. Consequential damage.
3. Receivers with removed or defaced serial numbers.
N.B. Damaged or broken telescopic aerials will not be replaced under guarantee.
Procedure:
Any claim under this guarantee should be made through the dealer from whom the instrument was purchased. It is likely that your Roberts' dealer
will be able to attend to any defect quickly and effi ciently but should it be necessary the dealer will return the instrument to the Company’s service
department for attention. In the event that it is not possible to return the instrument to the Roberts' dealer from whom it was purchased, please contact
Roberts Radio Technical Services at the address shown below.
These statements do not affect the statutory rights of a consumer.
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-
020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)
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ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES
97-99 Worton Road
Isleworth Middlesex
TW7 6EG
Technical Helpline :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during offi ce hours)
Website: http://www.robertsradio.co.uk
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