Page 2 - Contents
Controls .................................................................................... 2-3 Digital radio features ................................................................... 4 Battery operation ......................................................................... 5 Using the AC ad...
Page 6 - Battery operation; Battery cover
5 Battery operation 1. Remove the Battery cover on the rear of the unit by pushing battery door in and downwards. 2. Insert six LR20 (D size) batteries into the spaces in the compartment. Take care to ensure all batteries are inserted with the correct polarity as shown inside the battery compartment...
Page 7 - Using the AC adaptor; Place your radio on a fl at surface and insert the adaptor plug into
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) Using the AC adaptor 1. Place your radio on a fl at surface and insert the adaptor plug into the DC socket located on the left side of your radio. The adpator for use with your RD-41 should provide 9 volt...
Page 8 - Using your radio for the fi rst time - DAB
7 Using your radio for the fi rst time - DAB Your radio is supplied with a mains adaptor 1. Place your radio on a fl at surface. Insert the adaptor plug into the DC socket located on the rear of your radio. 2. Fully extend the telescopic aerial. The aerial should be fully extended and positioned for o...
Page 9 - Operating your radio - DAB; Operation modes; Mode button
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) Operating your radio - DAB 1. Fully extend the telescopic aerial. The aerial should be fully extended and positioned for optimum reception. 2. Press the Power/Standby button to switch on your radio. If t...
Page 10 - Selecting a station - DAB
9 Selecting a station - DAB 1. Fully extend the telescopic aerial. 2. Press the Power/Standby button to switch on your radio. 3. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until the station list appears. 4. Continue to rotate the Tuning/Select control until the required station is highlighted on the display. ...
Page 11 - Finding new stations - DAB
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) Finding new stations - DAB As time passes new stations may become available. To fi nd new stations proceed as follows:- 1. Press the Mode button until the DAB mode is selected. 2. Press the Menu/Back butt...
Page 13 - Secondary services - DAB; control
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 12 1 Secondary services - DAB 1. When transmitted, secondary services will be added to the service list and will appear indented beneath their associated primary service. They can be selected by pressing...
Page 14 - Using your radio's Pause Plus feature - DAB; Note
13 Using your radio's Pause Plus 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? With a single press of the button you can put your favourite station on hold while you...
Page 15 - Pause Plus Rewind and fastforward - DAB
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) Pause Plus Rewind and fastforward - DAB 1. As soon as you switch on your radio the feature is working silently in the background so if, for example, you want to hear a news item again press the Pauseplus...
Page 16 - Using an SD memory card with your radio; not; compatible with; Inserting and removing a card; The SD card should not be removed during a recording as
15 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/MP3/WMA fi les transferred from a PC. Depending on the radio station a 512MB SD card will give typically 8 - 16 hours of recording time. ...
Page 18 - Timed recording - DAB; DAB
Timed recording - DAB Note: Timer record is only available on DAB via SD card and is provided for personal use only. Your radio has twelve recording timers which can be set to activate at different times and with fi ve different day options. 1. Insert an SD card with suffi cient capacity for the requi...
Page 19 - Timer set to Once
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 18 7. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until the day option is highlighted on the display. To adjust the day option setting press the Select/ Tuning control. By default, record timers are be set to "...
Page 21 - Timer set to Every day
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 20 12. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until the station is highlighted on the display. Press and release the Tuning/Select control . 13. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to select the required station....
Page 23 - Timer set to Weekly
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 22 Timer set to Weekly 1. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until "Weekly" is highlighted on the display. Press and release the Tuning/Select control . 2. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until th...
Page 25 - Timer set to Weekdays
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 24 Timer set to Weekdays 1. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until "weekdays" is highlighted on the display. Press and release the Tuning/Select control . 2. Rotate the Tuning/Select control unti...
Page 26 - Timer set to weekends
8. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until the duration minute digits are highlighted on the display. Press and release the Tuning/Select control . 9. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to select the required minute. Press and release the Tuning/Select control . 10. Rotate the Tuning/Select control unt...
Page 29 - SD Card Format; Tuning/Select control
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 4 SD Card Format 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...
Page 32 - File playback; To play all fi les; Repeat mode button
31 File playback The playlist mode displays the fi les on the current memory card. It displays the recording name on the fi rst line and the fi le creation details on the second line. 1. Ensure your SD card is inserted correctly (the label must be towards the back of the radio with gold contacts insert...
Page 33 - Repeat all fi les; Play fi les in random order; Repeat fi les in random order
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 32 Repeat all fi les 1. Press the Play/Pause button. 2. Repeatedly press the Repeat mode button until " " is shown on the display. 3. All your playlist fi les will be played in list order. The enti...
Page 36 - Using the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)
35 Using the Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) The Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides start/stop times and program information similar to that provided for digital TV broadcasts. The EPG typically provides program information for up to seven days in advance. When used for the fi rst time your r...
Page 38 - Operating your radio - FM auto search
37 Operating your radio - FM auto search 1. Fully extend the telescopic aerial. 2. Press the Power/Standby button to switch on your radio. 3. Press the Mode button until the FM mode is selected. 4. Press the Menu/Back button , the main Menu screen will be selected. 5. Rotate the Tuning/Select contro...
Page 39 - Operating your radio - FM manual tune
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 38 Operating your radio - FM manual tune 1. Fully extend the telescopic aerial. 2. Press the Power/Standby button to switch on your radio. 3. Press the Mode button until the FM mode is selected. 4. Press...
Page 40 - Presetting stations - DAB and FM; Recalling a preset station - DAB and FM; Preset button
39 Presetting stations - DAB and FM There are 6 memory presets for each of the 2 wavebands. 1. Press the Power/Standby button 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 "Preset stored"...
Page 42 - Setting the clock manually
Setting the clock manually 1. Press the Mode button until the desired waveband is reached. 2. Press the Menu/Back button , the main Menu screen will be selected. 3. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until "Settings" is highlighted on the display. Press and release the Tuning/Select control . ...
Page 43 - Setting the clock manually cont.
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) Setting the clock manually cont. 9. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to highlight the minute digits. Press and release the Tuning/Select control to adjust the min- utes. 10. Rotate the Tuning/Select cont...
Page 44 - Alarms
1 Alarms Your radio has twelve separate alarms which can be set to wake you to either radio, playlist or beep type alarm. Each alarm can be set to sound once, every day, weekly, weekdays or weekends. In the event of a power interruption your radio has a built in memory chip that will maintain all yo...
Page 46 - Alarm set to Once
45 Alarm set to Once 1. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until "Once" is highlighted on the display. Press and release the Tuning/Select control . 2. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until the date is highlighted on the display. Press and release the Tuning/Select control to enter date setup...
Page 47 - Alarm set to Every day
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 46 8. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until the alarm mode is high- lighted on the display. Press the Tuning/Select control. 9. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to select required alarm mode. Your alarm...
Page 48 - Alarm set to Weekly
47 6,7 6. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until the alarm mode is highlighted on the display. Press the Tuning/Select control. 7. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to select required alarm mode. Your alarm can be set to either buzzer, station name or track from playlist. Press and release the Tuning...
Page 49 - Alarm set to Weekdays
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 48 6. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until the minute digits are highlighted on the display. Press and release the Tuning/Select control . 7. Rotate the Tuning/Select control to select the required min...
Page 51 - Alarm set to Weekends
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 3,4 50 Alarm set to Weekends 1. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until "Weekends" is highlighted on the display. Press and release the Tuning/Select control . 2. Rotate the Tuning/Select control ...
Page 52 - any of the preset buttons 1-6, or any button except
51 Alarms cont. • Once an alarm has been set the radio alarm or buzzer alarm icon will appear in the display. The alarm will sound at the selected times and will sound for 60 minutes unless cancelled. While the alarm is sounding the alarm icon will fl ash in the display. Cancelling alarms 1. Whilst a...
Page 53 - Sleep timer
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 52 Sleep timer Your radio can be set to turn off after a preset time has elapsed. The sleep timer can be adjusted between 5 and 90 minutes in 5 minute increments. 1. Press the Mode button until the desir...
Page 54 - Clear station list
53 Clear station list Clearing the station list will clear both the FM and DAB stations from the station data base. 1. Press the Mode button until the desired waveband is selected. 2. Press the Menu/Back button , the main Menu screen will be selected. 3. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until "S...
Page 55 - Audio mode FM
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 54 Audio mode FM On the FM band if a station being received is weak some hiss may be audible. This hiss can normally be eliminated or reduced by forcing the radio to play the station in mono 1. Press the...
Page 56 - Display settings - Backlight
55 Display settings - Backlight Enables the backlight to be set to one of the following settings..-100%, 50%, 10% and off. 1. Press the Mode button until the desired waveband is selected. 2. Press the Menu/Back button , the main Menu screen will be selected. 3. Rotate the Tuning/Select control until...
Page 57 - Display settings - Contrast
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 56 Display settings - Contrast The display contrast can be changed if needed to suit lighting conditions. 1. Press the Mode button until the desired waveband is selected. 2. Press the Menu/Back button , ...
Page 58 - Factory reset
57 Factory reset This setting clears all station presets, service list, EPG and returns all variable settings to their factory defaults. 1. Press the Mode button until the desired waveband is selected. 2. Press the Menu/Back button , the main Menu screen will be selected. 3. Rotate the Tuning/Select...
Page 59 - Headphone Socket
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 58 Connecting to an external amplifi er or recorder Your radio has a line-level audio output which you can use to connect your radio to an external amplifi er or recorder. This may be a stand-alone unit or...
Page 60 - Auxiliary input
59 Auxiliary input Your radio has an auxiliary (line-level) audio input which you can use to allow your radio to be used as an external amplifi er for MP3 players, compact disc players and similar devices. Simply connect the external audio source to the radio's line input socket (on the back of the r...
Page 61 - Lock Switch; lock switch; Standby display
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 60 Lock Switch The lock switch located on the under-side of your radio is used to prevent unintentional operation. 1. Slide the Lock switch to the "locked position", the keylock symbol will appea...
Page 62 - USB connection; Your radio uses the FAT 16 format for storing fi les on the SD card.
61 USB connection Your radio has a USB connection to connect your PC. The usb can be used to copy fi les to and from your SD card and also for any software updates available. When the USB connection is used to link your radio to your PC the SD card should appear as a removable disk drive. Radio recor...
Page 63 - • It is recommended to operate the product such that there is a
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 62 Specifi cations AC 230V 50Hz via adaptor. Batteries 6 x IEC size LR20 (D size) Battery Life Approx. 50hrs of listening when used for 4 hours a day at normal volume using alkaline batteries. (PausePlus ...
Page 64 - ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES; Guarantee; Issue 1
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 Guarantee This instrument is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of delivery to the original owner against fa...