Roberts Radio Radio Elise User Guide

DAB/FM RDS digital portable radio  
Please read this manual before use  
 
Controls  
(Top)  
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1. Preset buttons 1-4.  
2. DAB / FM button  
3. Volume control  
4. On / Off button  
5. Mains On indicator  
6. Auto Tune button  
7. Info button  
8. Menu button  
9. Tuning Up button  
10. Tuning Down button  
11. Select button  
12. Favourite button  
13. LCD display  
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Controls  
(Back)  
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14. DC input socket  
15. Line output socket  
16. Headphone socket  
17. Telescopic aerial  
18. Battery compartment  
 
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Battery operation  
1. Remove the battery cover on the back of the unit by sliding the cover  
in the direction of the arrow.  
2. Insert six LR14 (C size) batteries into the spaces in the compartment.  
Takecaretoensureallbatteriesareinsertedwiththecorrectpolarityas  
shown inside the battery compartment. Replace the battery cover.  
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3. Reduced power, distortion and a ‘stuttering’ sound are all signs that  
the batteries may need replacing.  
4. If the radio is not to be used for any extended period of time it is  
recommended that the batteries are removed from the radio.  
We would recommend for economy that the radio is used via the AC  
adaptor whenever possible with battery operation for occasional or  
stand-by use only.  
IMPORTANT: The batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat  
suchassunshine,reorthelike.Afteruse,disposablebatteriesshould  
if possible be taken to a suitable recycling centre. On no account  
should batteries be disposed of by incineration.  
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Using the AC adaptor  
1. Place your radio on a flat surface and plug the mains adaptor into the  
DC input socket located on the rear of your radio (marked 'DC in')  
ensuring that the plug is pushed fully into the socket.  
2. Plug the other end of the mains adaptor into a standard 13A mains  
socket outlet and switch on the wall socket. Whenever the adaptor is  
used the batteries are automatically disconnected.  
The AC adaptor should be disconnected from the mains supply and  
from the radio when not in use.  
IMPORTANT: The mains adaptor is used as the means of connecting the  
radio to the mains supply.The mains socket used for the 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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Operating your radio - DAB  
1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial.  
2. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. The mains indicator  
will light and the display will show "Roberts digital radio" for a few  
seconds.  
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3. If this is the first time the radio is used a quick scan of UK Band III  
DAB channels will be carried out. This is known as "Auto tune". The  
display will show "Now tuning". If the radio has been used before the  
last used station will be selected.  
4. During Auto tune, the display will show "Scanning" and as each  
group of stations is detected the station count will be updated. The  
bottom line of the display shows a bar graph indicating progress of  
the Auto tune.  
5. When the Auto tune is completed the first station (in numeric-alpha  
order0...9...A....Z)willbeselected.Therststationinthelistofstations  
found will be played. The display will show the station name in the first  
line of the display and other information in the second line.  
6. If the station list is still empty after theAuto tune your radio will display  
"No Signal".  
7. If no stations are found, "Station not available" will be displayed and  
it may be necessary to relocate your radio to a position giving better  
reception. You should then carry out an auto tune to find stations as  
described on page 9 (see Finding new stations on page 9).  
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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 Tuning Up or Down buttons to scroll through the list of  
available stations.  
3. Press and release the Select button to select the station. The display  
may show "Now tuning" while your radio finds the new station.  
4. Rotate the Volume control to the required setting.  
Note:Ifafterselectingastationthedisplayshows"Stationnot available"  
it may be necessary to relocate your radio to a position giving better  
reception.  
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Secondary services - DAB  
1. Certainradiostationshaveoneormoresecondaryservicesassociated  
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.  
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2. Press the Select button to select the station.  
 
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Display modes - DAB  
In DAB mode your radio can display a range of information on the bottom  
line of the display.  
1. Press the Info button to cycle through the various modes.  
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a. Scrolling text  
Displays scrolling text messages such  
as artist/track name, phone in number,  
etc.  
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b. Programme type  
c. Multiplex Name  
d. Time and date  
Displays type of station being listened to  
e.g. Pop, Classic, News, etc.  
Displays name of multiplex to which the  
current station belongs.  
Displays current time and date.  
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e. Channel & frequency Displays current channel number and  
frequency.  
f. Bit rate/audio type  
g. Signal strength  
Displays the digital bit rate and audio  
type.  
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Displays the quality of the received DAB  
signal for the current station. The clear  
unfilled rectangle indicates minimum  
signal level required for satisfactory  
reception.  
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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 Auto Tune button, 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 station counter on the right-hand side of the display  
will increase and stations will be added to the list.  
 
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Manual Tuning - DAB  
Manual tuning allows you to tune directly to the various DAB Band III  
channels. UK DAB stations located in the range 11B to 12D.  
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1. PressandreleasetheMenubuttonsothatthedisplayshows"Manual  
tune".  
2. Press and release the Select button.  
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3. Press either the Tuning Up or Down buttons to select the required  
DAB channel.  
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4. Press and release the Select button to select the required DAB  
channel. The open bar in the middle shows you the minimum signal  
strength needed for good DAB reception. The signal strength bars will  
go up and down showing the changing signal strength as you adjust  
the telescopic aerial on your radio.  
5. When a DAB signal is found, the display will show the name of the  
DAB multiplex. Any new radio stations found will be added to the list  
stored in the radio.  
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6. Press and release the Select button to return to normal tuning.  
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Dynamic Range Control (DRC) settings - DAB  
DRC can make quieter sounds easier to hear when your radio is used in  
a noisy environment.  
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1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio.  
2. Press and release the Menu button the display will show “Manual  
tune.”  
3. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until the display shows "DRC  
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value".  
4. Press and release the Select button to enter adjustment mode.  
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5. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons 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. PressandreleasetheSelectbuttontoconfirmthesetting.Thedisplay  
will return to normal tuning mode.  
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Note: Not all DAB broadcasts use the DRC function. If the broadcast  
does not provide DRC information, then the DRC setting in the radio will  
have no effect.  
 
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Operating your radio - FM  
1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial.  
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2. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. The display will show  
"Roberts digital radio" for a few seconds.  
3. Press the DAB/FM button to select the FM band.  
4. Press the Tuning Up button and then press the Auto Tune button.  
Your radio will scan in an upwards direction (low frequency to high  
frequency) and stop automatically when it finds a station of sufficient  
strength.  
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5. After a few seconds the display will update and show station name.  
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6. PresstheTuningDownbuttonandthenpresstheAutoTunebutton  
to scan the FM band in a downwards direction (high frequency to low  
frequency).  
7. Whenthewavebandendisreachedyourradiowillrecommencetuning  
from the opposite waveband end.  
8. Rotate the Volume control to the required setting.  
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9. To switch off your radio press the On/Off button.  
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Manual tuning - FM  
1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio.  
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2. Press the DAB/FM button to select the FM band. Fully extend the  
Telescopic aerial.  
3. Press either the Tuning Up or Down buttons to tune to a station.  
The frequency will change in steps of 50kHz.  
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4. When the waveband end is reached the radio will recommence tuning  
from the opposite waveband end.  
5. Rotate the Volume control to the required setting.  
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6. To switch off your radio press the On/Off button.  
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Display modes - FM  
In FM mode your radio can display a range of information on the bottom  
line of the display.  
1. Press the Info button to cycle through the various modes.  
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a. Scrolling text  
Displays scrolling text messages such  
as artist/track name, phone in number  
etc.  
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b. Program Type  
c. Time and date  
Displays type of station being listened to  
e.g. Pop, Classic, News, etc.  
Displays current time and date.  
d. Frequency &  
audio mode  
Displays frequency of the station being  
listened to and displays the audio mode,  
Auto (stereo) or mono.  
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FM Stereo/Mono (headphones only)  
1. If a station being received is weak, some hiss may be audible. To  
reduce the hiss, press and release the Select button until the display  
shows "Mono", your radio will switch to mono mode.  
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2. To return to stereo mode, press and release the Select button until  
the display shows "Auto", your radio will switch to stereo mode.  
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Presetting stations  
There are 4 memory presets for each of the two wavebands which  
allow you to quickly tune the radio to your favourite stations. Presets are  
stored in a memory which remembers the settings even when the radio  
is switched off.  
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1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio.  
2. Tune to the required station as previously described.  
3. Press and hold the required Preset button until the display shows e.g.  
Preset 1 saved. The station will be stored under the chosen preset  
button. Repeat this procedure for the remaining presets.  
4. Stations stored in the memories may be overwritten by following the  
above procedure.  
Recalling a preset  
1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio.  
2. Select the required waveband.  
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3. Momentarily press the required Preset button, your radio will tune to  
the station stored in preset memory.  
 
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Favourite station button  
Your radio has a Favourite Station button which can automatically select  
the required waveband and tune to your favourite station. This button can  
store one favourite station from either the FM or DAB waveband.  
1. To set up your favourite station, tune into the required station.  
2. Press and hold down the Favourite button (3-4 sec) until the display  
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shows "Favourite stored".  
Recalling your favourite station  
1. Press the On/Off button to switch on the radio.  
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2. Momentarily press the Favourite button, your radio will tune to the  
station stored in favourite memory.  
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Software version  
The software display cannot be altered and is just for your reference.  
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1. In FM mode, press the Menu button, the software version will appear  
on the display.  
2. In DAB mode, press the Menu button and then press the Tuning Up  
or Down buttons until the software version appears on the display.  
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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. Press and hold down the Menu button for 2 seconds the display  
shows "Press SELECT to confirm reset".  
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2. Press in and release the Select button to select System reset. A full  
reset will then be applied to your radio. All presets and station lists  
will be erased.  
3. After a system reset a scan of the DAB band will be performed.  
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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  
anyassistanceonoperatingtheradio. Ourtechnicalhelplinenumber  
is 020 8758 0338.  
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Headphone socket  
A3.5mm Headphone Socket located on the rear of your radio is provided  
for use with either headphones or an earpiece. Inserting a plug automati-  
cally mutes the internal loudspeaker.  
IMPORTANT:Excessivesoundpressurefromearphonesandheadphones  
can cause hearing loss.  
Line out socket  
A 3.5mm Line out socket located on the rear of your radio is provided  
for connecting the audio signal to an external amplifier. Inserting a plug  
into the line output socket will not mute the internal loudspeaker. Set the  
volume control to adjust the speaker volume level as required.  
Display backlight  
1. Whenusingyourradioonbatteries,thedisplaybacklightwillbeswitched  
on for approximately 12 seconds when any button is pressed.  
2. When your radio is powered by AC mains the display backlight will  
always be switched on.  
 
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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. It is recommended that the DAB band  
beusedwhereverpossibleasbetterresultsintermsofqualityandfreedom  
from interference will usually be obtained than on the FM band.  
Your radio should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that  
no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the  
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 flame 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.  
The name plate is located on the back of your radio.  
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Specifications  
Circuit Features  
Power Requirements  
Loudspeaker  
76mm  
Mains  
Batteries  
AC 230 volts, 50Hz  
6 x LR14 (C size)  
only (adaptor)  
Headphone socket 3.5mm dia  
Battery Life  
Output Power  
Line out socket  
Aerial System  
1W into 8 ohms  
Approx. 30 hours of listening for 4 hours a day  
at normal volume using alkaline cells.  
3.5mm dia  
FM  
DAB  
Telescopic aerial  
Telescopic aerial  
Frequency Coverage  
FM  
DAB  
87.5-108MHz  
174.928 - 239.200MHz  
The Company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice  
 
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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 efficiently 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 on the rear of this manual.  
These statements do not affect the statutory rights of a consumer.  
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ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES  
97-99 Worton Road  
Isleworth Middlesex  
TW7 6EG  
Technical Helpline :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during office hours)  
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