Page 2 - Contents
Controls ........................................................................... 2-3 Using the AC adaptor ..........................................................4 Using solar power ................................................................5 Operating your radio for the fi rst time .........
Page 3 - Controls
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 2 Controls (Front) 1. Tuning control 2. Volume control 3. On/Off button 4. Preset button 5. Mode Button 6. Telescopic aerial 7. Signal strength 8. Solar charging level 9. On charge indicator 10. Battery ...
Page 5 - Using the AC adaptor
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 4 Using the AC adaptor Your solarDAB radio may be powered either by using an AC adaptor (supplied) or by using solar power. For prolonged life, the internal rechargeable NiMH battery pack requires an ext...
Page 6 - Using solar power
5 Using solar power 1. In order to recharge your solarDAB radio's batteries using solar power, position the radio so that its integral solar panel receives direct sunlight. The more sunlight that falls on the solar panel - the more electricity it can generate to power the radio. 2. The solar chargin...
Page 7 - Operating your radio for the fi rst time
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 6 Operating your radio for the fi rst time For prolonged life, the internal rechargeable NiMH battery pack requires an external conditioning charge of 24 hours prior to fi rst use. Please see page 4. 1. Re...
Page 9 - Selecting a station; Secondary services
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 8 Selecting a station 1. The top line of the display shows the name of the station currently being listened to. 2. Rotate the Tuning control to scroll through the list of available stations. Note that th...
Page 11 - Presetting stations; Recalling a preset
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 10 Presetting stations There are 10 memory presets for the DAB waveband. 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio and tune to the required station as previously described. 2. Press the Preset b...
Page 12 - Finding new stations - in the UK; Finding new stations - outside the UK; Country
11 Finding new stations - in the UK As time passes new stations may become available. To fi nd new stations proceed as follows:- 1. Press and release the Scan button . The display will show "Auto tune selected". Your radio will perform a scan of the UK DAB frequencies. As new stations are fou...
Page 13 - Finding new stations - manual tuning; L Band
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 12 Finding new stations - manual tuning Normally, you will use the auto tune feature as described above to fi nd new radio stations. Should you need to search for DAB radio stations at a particular freque...
Page 14 - System reset
13 System reset If your radio fails to operate correctly, or some digits on the display are missing or incomplete, or if you wish to restore your radio to its initial settings, please carry out the following procedure. 1. Press and hold down the Info button . 2. While keeping the Info button pressed...
Page 15 - Headphone socket
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 14 Auxiliary input socket 1. Connect a stereo or mono audio source (e.g. CD player, iPod, MP3 player) to the Auxiliary input socket . 2. Press the Mode button to select the auxiliary input. "Line in&...
Page 16 - Display backlight; General; Battery Pack
15 Display backlight 1. When running the radio on batteries (with or without solar assistance), the display backlight will be switched on for approximately 12 seconds when any button is pressed. Note that when the battery is almost exhausted, the radio will not switch on the backlight in order to co...
Page 18 - Notes
17 Notes ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... ...............................................................................................
Page 19 - Guarantee
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 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...
Page 20 - ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES; © 2008 Roberts Radio Limited
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 Issue 1 © 2008 Roberts Radio Limited