Page 2 - Contents
Controls .............................................................................. 2 Battery operation ............................................................... 3 Mains operation ................................................................. 3 Operating your radio ........................
Page 3 - Controls; Mains LED indicator
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 2 Controls 1. On/Off button 2. Mains LED indicator 3. Line out socket (on rear) 4. Telescopic aerial (on rear) 5. Headphone socket (on end) 6. Tuning control (Top) 1 4 6 10 11 8 9 2 7. Info button 8. Sel...
Page 4 - Battery operation; Remove the Battery cover on the rear of the unit by pushing the; Mains operation; ensuring that the plug is pushed fully into the socket.
3 Battery operation 1. Remove the Battery cover on the rear of the unit by pushing the battery door in and downwards. . 2. Insert six LR14 (C size) batteries into the spaces in the compartment. Take care to ensure all batteries are inserted with the correct polarityas shown inside the battery compar...
Page 5 - Operating your radio
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 4 Operating your radio 1. Fully extend the telescopic aerial 2. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. The display will show Roberts DAB digital radio for a few seconds. 3. If this is the first...
Page 6 - Selecting a station; Press and release the Select button to select the station. The
5 Selecting a station 1. The top line of the display shows the name of the station currently selected. 2. Rotate the Tuning control to scroll through the list of available stations. 3. Press and release the Select button to select the station. The display may show Tuning while your radio finds the n...
Page 7 - Display modes; Press the Info button to cycle through the various modes.; Secondary services; Certain radio stations have one or more secondary services asso-
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 6 Display modes Your radio has five display modes:- 1. Press the Info button to cycle through the various modes. a. Scrolling text Displays scrolling text messages suchas artist/track name, phone in numb...
Page 8 - Finding new stations; Press and release the Auto Tune button, the display will show; Autoselect; Rotate the Tuning control a few clicks in either direction, imme-
7 Finding new stations As time passes new stations may become available. To find newstations proceed as follows:- 1. Press and release the Auto Tune button, the display will show Autotune Quick scan. Your radio will perform a scan of the UK DABfrequencies. As new stations are found the station count...
Page 10 - System reset; Switch off your radio
9 System reset If your radio fails to operate correctly, or some digits on the display aremissing or incomplete carry out the following procedure. 1. Switch off your radio 2. Switch on your radio - as soon as the screen shows Roberts DAB digital radio press and hold down the Select button until the ...
Page 11 - The display backlight will be switched on for approximately 12
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 10 Headphone socket A 3.5mm Headphone Socket located on the right-hand end of you radiois provided for use with either headphones or an earpiece. Inserting aplug automatically mutes the internal loudspea...
Page 12 - P o w e r R e q u i r e m e n t s; Circuit Features
11 General Do not allow this radio to be exposed to water, steam or sand. Do notleave your radio where excessive heat could cause damage such as ina parked car where the heat from the sun can build up even though theoutside temperature may not seem too high. Specifications P o w e r R e q u i r e m ...
Page 13 - Mains supply; The RD-18 will operate from a supply of AC 230 volts, 50Hz; IMPORTANT. DO NOT make any connection to the larger terminal which; is marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol; Fuse; IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 12 The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked N orcoloured BLACK. The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked Lor coloured RED. Mains supply The RD-18 will opera...
Page 14 - Notes
Page 15 - Guarantee; The guarantee does not cover:
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 14 Guarantee This instrument is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of delivery to the original owner against failure due to faulty workmanship or componentbreakdown, subject to the procedure stat...
Page 16 - ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES; Isleworth Middlesex
Issue 1 ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES 97-99 Worton Road Isleworth Middlesex TW7 6EG Technical Helpline :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during office hours)