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MP-23
User Manual
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Roberts Radio MP-23 User Manual

MP-23
CD/AM/FM RDS/DAB digital sound system with
MP3/WMA/SD/USB and remote control
ROBERTS
Sound for Generations
Please read this manual before use
Contents
MP-23 Sound features.........................................................2
Controls ........................................................................... 3-5
Remote handset battery replacement .................................6
Mains operation ...................................................................6
Setting the clock ..................................................................7
Using your system for the rst time .....................................8
Selecting the MP-23 modes ................................................9
Selecting a station - DAB...................................................11
Secondary services - DAB.................................................11
Using your radio's Pauseplus feature .......................... 15-16
Compact discs ............................................................. 28-31
MP3/WMA CD mode ................................................... 32-35
Using SD cards or USB memory devices .................... 36-40
Alarm ........................................................................... 41-44
Notes ........................................................................... 51-53
Guarantee..........................................................................54
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MP-23 Sound System features
The Roberts MP-23 Sound system provides the following features in an attractive compact unit.
Radio
The MP-23 can receive DAB, FM (with RDS), and AM (Medium Wave) bands.
CD
The MP-23 plays audio CDs (can also play CDR, CDRW discs)
CD-MP3/WMA
The MP-23 plays MP3 and WMA les which have been recorded to CDR
or CDRW.
SD slot and USB socket
The MP-23 plays MP3 and WMA les from SD cards or USB memory
devices.
Auxiliary input
The MP-23 can be used as an amplier and loudspeaker system for
external MP3 players, mini disc players and similar devices.
Digital output
An optical output is provided for connection to AV receivers, mini- disc recorders or other devices with a digital input.
Line Out socket
A standard 3.5mm Line Out socket is provided for connecting the audio signal to an external amplier.
Surround effect
An optional 3D surround effect provides enhanced stereo sound.
Acoustically tuned cabinet
The quality enclosure includes bass ports and internal bracing to offer optimal sound reproduction.
Headphone output
A standard 3.5mm headphone socket is provided for private listening.
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Controls
(Front)
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1. Infra red sensor
2. Loudspeakers
3. LCD display
4. CD slot
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5. CD Eject button
6. SD card door
7. On/Off/Volume control
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Controls
(Rear)
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8. Telescopic aerial
9. Mains input socket
10. Optical output socket (Toslink)
11. Auxiliary in socket
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12. Line Out socket
13. Headphone socket
14. 3D Sound switch
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Remote control
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1. Radio button
2. Clock/Adjust/Folder button
3. Alarm button
4. Keypad buttons 1-10/0
5. CD Eject button
6. Tuning Down/Rewind button
7. Tuning Up/Fastforward button
8. Ok/Select button
9. Autotune button
10. Setup/Repeat button
11. Info/Random button
12.
Play/Pause button
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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. Clock button
21. On/Off button
22. SD/USB button
23. CD button
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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.
Mains operation
1. Place your radio on a at surface.
2. Plug the mains lead into the
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 ash.
5. To set the clock refer to page 7.
Please note the time must be set before the alarm function can
be used.
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Socket located on the rear of your radio
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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.
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1. Press and hold the
display will ash.
2. Press the is set.
3. Press and release the
the display will ash.
4. Press the digit is set. If the button is held down the digits will change more
quickly.
5. Press the
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Tuning Up or Down buttons until the desired hour digit
Tuning Up or Down buttons until the desired minute
Clock/Adjust button to conrm the clock setting.
Clock/Adjust button, the hour digits on the
Clock/Adjust button, the minute digits on
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Using your system for the rst time
1. Fully extend the telescopic aerial.
2. Press the
3. If this is the rst time the sound system is used the display will show
"CD" and will enter CD mode. If the sound system has been used before the last used mode will be selected.
On/Off button to switch on your radio.
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Selecting the MP-23 modes
To select DAB
1. Press and release the Radio button until "DAB" shows on the display and the unit will enter the DAB mode. See page 10.
To select CD
1. Press and release the CD button until "CD" shows on the display and the unit will enter the CD mode. See page 29.
To select FM/MW
1. Press and release the Radio button until "FM Tuner" or "AM Tuner" shows on the display and the unit will enter the FM or the MW mode. See page 20, 23.
To select SD card/USB
1. Press and release the SD/USB button until "SD Card" or "USB" shows on the display and the unit will enter either the SD card or USB mode.
See page 36.
To select Auxiliary
1. Press and release the Radio button until "Aux" shows on the display and the unit will enter Auxiliary mode. See page 47.
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Operating your radio - DAB
1. Fully extend the telescopic aerial.
2. If your sound system is in standby mode, press the switch on your radio.
3. Repeatedly press and release the on the display. The display will show "Welcome to digital radio" for a few seconds.
4. If this is the rst time the radio is used a quick scan of UK Band III DAB
channels will be carried out. The display will show "Searching". If the radio has been used before the last used station will be selected.
5. During autotune new stations are detected and will be added to the list.
6. When the Auto tune is complete the rst station (in numeric-alpha
order 0...9...A....Z) will be selected.
7. If the station list is still empty after the Autotune your radio will display "No Stations available".
8. If no signals are found it may be necessary to relocate your radio to a position giving better reception.
Radio button until "DAB" shows
On/Off button to
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Selecting a station - DAB
1. The top line of the display shows the name of the station currently selected.
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2. Press the available stations. Stop pressing the Tuning buttons when you nd the station that you wish to hear.
3. Press and release the
display may show "Tuning" while your radio nds the new station.
4. Adj ust the settings.
Note: If after selecting a station the display continues to show "Station
not available" it may be necessary to relocate your radio to a position giving better reception.
Up or Down Tuning buttons to scroll through the list of
Ok/Select button to select the station. The
Volu me and 3D S ound switch to the required
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
Ok/Select button to select the station.
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Display modes - DAB
Your radio has seven display modes:-
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 & frequency Displays channel number and frequency.
f. Bit rate/audio type Displays the digital bit rate and audio
type.
g. Signal error Displays signal error for station being
listened to.
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Finding new stations - DAB
As time passes new stations may become available. To nd new stations
proceed as follows:-
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1. Press and release the
ning". 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 AutoTune button for more than 2 seconds and then release. The display will show "Scanning". 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.
AutoTune button, the display will show "Scan-
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Manual Tuning - DAB
Manual tuning allows you to tune directly to the various DAB Band III
channels. UK DAB stations are located in the range 11B to 12D.
1. Press and release the order".
Setup button until the display shows "Station
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2. Press the on the display. Press and release the Ok/Select button.
3. Press the channel.
4. Press and release the
5. Any new stations that are found are automatically added to the stored list of stations.
6. Press and release the mode.
Tuning Up or Down buttons until "Manual tune" appears
Tuning Up or Down buttons to select the required DAB
Ok/Select button to select the channel.
Ok/Select button to return to normal tuning
Signal strength display - DAB
1. Press and release the Ok/Select button the lower line of the display shows signal strength. Position your radio and angle the telescopic aerial for best reception using the signal strength display as a guide. Move your radio around and position so as to give maximum number
of black rectangles on signal strength display.
2. The clear unlled rectangle indicates minimum signal level required
for satisfactory reception. Press and release the Ok/Select button to return to normal tuning mode.
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Using your radio's Pauseplus feature
How many times has your favourite radio station been interrupted by
that phone call from a double glazing rm or someone selling that must
have item? Sound familiar? Now with a single press of the button you can put your favourite station on hold while you answer that
important call. After the call or other important task is nished simply
press the 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.
No t e t h e fe a t u r e o n ly operat e s o n t h e D A B
waveband.
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1. To place your radio in
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 the button and your radio will continue playing from where you left off.
3. To return to real time press in and release the will return to normal radio display.
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mode simply press the
Stop button, the display
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Pauseplus Rewind and fastforward - DAB
1. Press the button and press and hold the Tuning Up/Fast­forward or Tuning Down/rewind buttons to scroll to the item you
wish to listen.
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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