Page 3 - Contents
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) About this instruction manual .....................................................2 Introduction ...................................................................................3 MP-43 Sound System fe...
Page 4 - About this instruction manual
About this instruction manual This instruction manual is split into sections for each of the different operating modes of your Roberts MP-43 Digital Sound System. The introduction describes the features and controls of the product. There are six sections covering the main features in detail - DAB ra...
Page 5 - MP-43 Sound System features; Introduction .
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) MP-43 Sound System features The Roberts MP-43 Digital Sound System provides the following range of features in an attractive compact unit:- ● Radio for DAB and FM (with RDS) broadcasts. ● Audio CD player ...
Page 6 - Controls and connections
4 Controls and connections 1. Infra-red sensor 2. On / Standby button 3. Radio button 4. Volume Up and Down buttons 5. Media button 6. Info / Menu button 7. Folder button (Front) 14 12 13 10 8. Equaliser button 9. Sleep / Clock set button 10. Alarm button 11. Tuning Up / Fast-forward button 12. CD e...
Page 8 - Remote control
6 Remote control 1. On / Standby button 2. Mute button 3. Key pad buttons 1-10/0 4. Folder Up button 5. Tuning Down / Rewind button 6. Menu button 7. Repeat button 8. Media button 9. Sleep / Clock set button10. Equaliser button11. Alarm button12. Radio button13. Auto-tune button14. Random button15. ...
Page 9 - Remote control battery replacement
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 7 Introduction . Remote control battery replacement 1. Remove the battery cover on the rear of your remote control by applying pressure to the catch in the direction shown by the arrow in the diagram, and...
Page 11 - Using the sound system for the first time
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 9 Using the sound system for the first time 1. Place your sound system on a flat surface. 2. Fully extend the telescopic aerial. The aerial should be fully extended and positioned vertically for optimum rec...
Page 12 - Operating your sound system - DAB
10 Operating your sound system - DAB 1. Fully extend the telescopic aerial. 2. If your sound system is in standby mode, press the On / Standby button to switch it on. 3. Press and release the Radio button to select DAB mode. The display will show "DAB" for a few seconds. 4. If this is the fir...
Page 13 - DAB Radio .; Selecting a station - DAB
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 11 DAB Radio . Selecting a station - DAB 1. When the unit is in DAB mode the upper line of the text display normally shows the name of the station currently tuned. 2. Repeatedly press the Tuning Up or Dow...
Page 15 - Finding new stations - DAB
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 13 DAB Radio . Display modes - DAB cont. f. Bit rate/audio type Displays the digital bit rate and audio type for the current DAB radio station. g. Signal strength Displays signal strength for the station ...
Page 17 - Station order setup - DAB
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) DAB Radio . 15 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: The de...
Page 19 - Software version - DAB only
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 17 DAB Radio . Software version - DAB only The software version display cannot be altered and is provided for reference only. 1. To view the DAB software version installed in your sound system, press and ...
Page 21 - FM Radio .; Operating your radio - Search tuning FM
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 19 FM Radio . Operating your radio - Search tuning FM 1. Fully extend the telescopic aerial. 2. Press the On / Standby button to switch on your sound system. 3. Press and release the Radio button until th...
Page 24 - Presetting stations; Recalling a preset station
22 Presetting stations You may store your preferred DAB and FM radio stations to the preset station memories (1 to 10). The procedure for setting presets and using them to tune stations is the same for FM and DAB modes, and is described below. Note that the radio stores FM and DAB presets separately...
Page 25 - Compact discs; Use only full size CDs (12cm diameter) with the sound system. Mini
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 23 CD / MP3 / WMA . Compact discs Use only Digital Audio CDs which have the symbol. Use only full size CDs (12cm diameter) with the sound system. Mini CDs (8cm diameter) are not compatible with the player...
Page 27 - Selecting a track; Select a desired track
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) CD / MP3 / WMA . 25 4. To stop play, press the Stop button . The total number of CD tracks and the stop symbol ( ) will be displayed. If you put the unit into standby mode without pressing the Stop button...
Page 29 - CD track programming
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 27 CD / MP3 / WMA . CD track programming In addition to playing of complete CDs, selected tracks, or a random selection, the CD player allows you to programme a sequence of up to 20 tracks to be played in...
Page 32 - Repeat, Intro, Random and Programmed play
30 Select a specific file 1. For file numbers 1-9 simply press the corresponding digit button. For file numbers ten and above press the required digits using the 10/0 button to enter the digit zero. 3. If the file number entered exceeds the number of playable files on the CD, then the last file will be pla...
Page 33 - iPod Docking .; iPod docking; To
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 31 iPod Docking . iPod docking Your MP-43 sound system has an iPod dock facility which allows you to play digital audio files and video soundtracks held on your iPod directly. The MP-43 uses the Universal ...
Page 35 - Search function; Repeat a single file; Repeat all; Repeat cancel; Shuffle
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 33 iPod Docking . Search function 1. While the iPod is playing, press and hold the Fast-forward or Rewind buttons. 2. Release the button when the desired part of the item is reached. Repeat a single file 1...
Page 36 - Alarms
34 Alarms Your MP-43 sound system has two alarms which can each be set to wake you to DAB, FM radio, CD, iPod or buzzer alarm. The alarms may be set while the unit is in standby mode or while playing. 1. Before setting an alarm ensure that the clock time is set (see page 37). Press and release the A...
Page 37 - Clock and Alarms .
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 35 Clock and Alarms . 8. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to choose the required alarm mode and then press the Select button to confirm the setting. Each alarm can be set to any of the following modes: ...
Page 38 - Cancelling alarms; Snooze; Sleep function
36 Cancelling alarms 1. While an alarm is sounding it can be cancelled by pressing the On / Standby button . 2. To cancel an alarm at any other time, enter the alarm setup menu and set the alarm On/Off option to "Off". See steps 1 - 5 on page 34. Snooze 1. When the alarm sounds, pressing any...
Page 39 - Setting the clock manually
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 37 Clock and Alarms . Setting the clock manually The MP-43 will automatically set its clock when tuned to a DAB radio station or to an FM station which is broadcasting the time via RDS. If the clock canno...
Page 41 - Standby brightness control
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 39 Clock and Alarms . Standby brightness control The brightness of the display when the unit is in standby mode may be adjusted. If you use the unit in the bedroom, you may prefer a lower standby brightne...
Page 43 - Audio and Setup .; Bass control
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 41 Audio and Setup . 1,2 Bass control 5. Press the Equalizer button to cycle through the modes until "Bass" appears on the upper line of the text display. The current bass setting will be shown on...
Page 45 - Headphone socket; Aerial removal
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 43 Headphone socket A 3.5mm stereo Headphone Socket is provided on the rear of your sound system for use with headphones. Inserting a plug automatically mutes the internal loudspeakers. IMPORTANT: Excessi...
Page 46 - Touch panel sensitivity control
44 Touch panel sensitivity control The sensitivity of the touch panel may be adjusted. The default setting will normally be found to provide satisfactory operation, however, the touch panel system may respond differently depending upon the moisture of the skin. The touch panel sensitivity may be red...
Page 47 - System reset
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 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 the Menu button so that the display show...
Page 48 - Power Requirements; Circuit features
46 Cautions Do not allow this sound system to be exposed to water, steam or sand. Do not leave your sound system where excessive heat could cause damage. It is recommended that the DAB band is used for radio listening where possible since this may result in better sound quality and freedom from inte...
Page 49 - Mains supply; DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.; Fuse; Information .
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 47 The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked N or coloured BLACK.The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked L or coloured RED. Mains supply The MP-43 will opera...
Page 50 - Notes
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