Page 2 - Contents
MP-16 Sound features ........................................................2 Controls ........................................................................... 3-5 Remote handset battery replacement .................................6 Connecting the AM loop aerial ...................................
Page 4 - Controls
3 Controls 1. CD compartment 2. Headphone socket 3. Tuning Up or Down buttons 4. Select button 5. Equalizer button 6. Auto-tune button (Front) 3 8 10 17 1 2 4 5 76 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 7. Timer / Info button 8. On/Off button 9. Band / Source button 10. Infra-red sensor 11. Preset +5 button 12. Pre...
Page 6 - Remote control
5 Remote control 3 1 23 22 1. Band button 2. Clock adjust / Preset button 3. Alarm button 4. Keypad buttons 1-10 5. CD Eject button 6. Tuning Down / Rewind button 7. Tuning Up / Fast-forward button 8. OK / Select button 9. Auto-Tune button 10. Setup / Repeat button 11. Info / Random button 12. Play ...
Page 8 - Connecting loudspeakers
Connecting loudspeakers The loudspeakers should be connected using the cable supplied as shown. The two loudspeakers are identical. One loudspeaker should be placed in front of and to the left of the normal listening position, and the other in front and to the right. It is important for good bass re...
Page 9 - Mains operation
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 8 Mains operation Before connecting the mains, ensure that the loudspeakers and any other audio components are connected. Please disconnect the mains supply before making any changes to the audio connect...
Page 10 - highlighted in bold; Setting the clock
Please note: The instructions for the MP-16 are described fi rstly using the remote control ( highlighted in bold ) and secondly using the front panel [highligthed with brackets] . Setting the clock Leave the unit in Standby while the clock sets. In the event that the clock does not automatically set...
Page 11 - Using your system for the fi rst time
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 10 Using your system for the fi rst time 1. Fully extend the telescopic aerial. 2. Press the On/Off button [Standby on front panel] to switch on your sound system. 3. If this is the fi rst time the sound s...
Page 12 - To select CD; To select Auxiliary
Selecting the MP-16 modes To select DAB 1. Press and release the DAB button [Band / Source button on front panel] the unit will enter the DAB mode. See page 12. To select CD 1. Press and release the CD button [Band / Source button on front panel] the unit will enter the CD mode. See page 29. To sele...
Page 13 - Operating your radio - DAB
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 located on the rear of your sound system. 2. If your sound system is in standby mode, press the On/Off button [Standby button on front pan...
Page 14 - Selecting a station - DAB; Secondary services - DAB
Selecting a station - DAB 1. The top line of the display shows the name of the station currently selected. 2. Press the Up or Down Tuning buttons to scroll through the list of available stations. Stop pressing the Tuning buttons when you fi nd the station that you wish to hear. 3. Press and release t...
Page 18 - Station order setup - DAB only; Setup button; Favourite stations; Tuning Up and Down buttons; Active station; Tuning Up or Down buttons
17 Station order setup - DAB only Your sound system has 3 station order settings from which you can choose. The station order settings are, favourite station, alphanumeric and active station. Note: Your radio default station order is alphanumeric. 1. Press and release the Setup button [Press and hol...
Page 19 - Software version - DAB only; Prune stations - DAB only
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 18 Software version - DAB only The software display cannot be altered and is for your reference only. 1. To view the software version your radio has, press and release the Setup button [Press and hold th...
Page 21 - Operating your radio - Search tuning FM
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 20 Operating your radio - Search tuning FM 1. Fully extend the telescopic aerial. 2. Press the On/Off button [Standby button on front panel] to switch on your sound system. 3. Press and release the Band ...
Page 22 - Automatic programme type search - FM
21 Automatic programme type search - FM Your sound system can automatically search for a programme type such as news, sport etc. and will tune in to a station transmitting this information. 1. Fully extend the telescopic aerial. 2. Press the On/Off button [Standby button on front panel] to switch on...
Page 23 - Display modes - FM RDS
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 22 Display modes - FM RDS Your system has four display modes in FM. The Radio Data System (RDS) is a system in which inaudible digital information in addition to the normal FM radio programme is transmit...
Page 24 - Operating your radio - Search tuning MW
23 Operating your radio - Search tuning MW 1. For MW the unit uses the external loop antenna. Position and rotate the loop antenna for best reception. 2. Press the On/Off button [Standby button on front panel] to switch on your sound system. 3. Press and release the Band button [Band/Source button o...
Page 25 - Manual tuning - FM and MW
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 24 Manual tuning - FM and MW 1. Press the On/Off button [Standby button on front panel] to switch on your sound system. 2. Press and release the Band button [Band/Source button on front panel] to select ...
Page 26 - Presetting stations - DAB; Presetting stations - FM and MW; Clock Adjust/preset button
25 Presetting stations - DAB There are 10 memory presets for the DAB. 1. Press the On/Off button [Standby button on front panel] to switch on your sound system. 2. Tune to the required station as previously described. 3. Press and hold down the required Preset button (1 to 10) until the display show...
Page 27 - Recalling a preset station (all wavebands)
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 26 Recalling a preset station (all wavebands) 1. Press the On/Off button [Standby button on front panel] to switch on your sound system. 2. Select the required waveband by pressing the DAB or Band button...
Page 28 - Mute again
Equalizer function The tone on your sound system can be adjusted to suit the particular broadcast listened to or according to personal preferences. Your sound system has fi ve equalizer modes:- 1. Press the Equalizer button to cycle through the various modes. a. Flat b. Jazz . c. Rock d. Classic e. P...
Page 29 - Sleep function
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 28 Sleep function Your sound system can be set to turn off after a preset time has elapsed. The sleep setting can be adjusted between 10 and 90 minutes in 10 minute increments. 1. To set the desired slee...
Page 30 - Compact discs
29 Compact discs Use only Digital Audio CDs which have the symbol. Never write on a CD or attach any sticker to the CD. Always hold the CD at the edge and store it in its box after use with the label facing up. To remove dust and dirt, breathe on the CD and wipe it with a soft, lint free cloth in a ...
Page 31 - Inserting a CD; CD Eject button; Playing a CD
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 30 Inserting a CD Ensure the cd tray is empty before inserting a CD. Press the Cd/Eject button to ensure the unit is empty. 1. To select the CD mode press the CD button [Band/Source button on the front p...
Page 33 - Repeat all tracks; Play tracks in random order
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 32 1 1 Search function 1. While the CD is playing, press and hold the Fastforward or Rewind buttons. 2. Release the button when the desired part of the track is reached. Repeat a single track 1. While th...
Page 34 - MP3 CD Mode; CD Intro play; CD time display
33 MP3 CD Mode 1. To select the CD mode press the CD button . The MP-16 is able to play CD-R and CD-RW discs containing MP3 fi les. In MP3 mode the terms "album" and "fi le" are very important. "Album" corresponds to a folder on a PC, "File " to a PC or a CD -DA track. ...
Page 36 - Select a desired track; Search function; To skip to the next folder
35 Select a desired track 1. For track numbers 1-9 simply press the corresponding digit button. 2. For track numbers ten and above press the direct track access but- ton then press the required digits. 3. If the track number entered exceeds the number of tracks on the CD, then no track will be playe...
Page 37 - Repeat a single MP3 track; Repeat all MP3 tracks; To stop playing fi les in random order; Repeat all MP3 tracks in a single album
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 36 Play tracks in random order 1. While the MP3 CD is playing, press the Info button until the random symbol appears in the display. The tracks will be played in random order. Repeat a single MP3 track 1...
Page 38 - Alarm
37 Alarm Your sound system has an alarm which can be set to wake you to CD, FM radio, MW radio, DAB or an external source connected to the line input. 1. Press and release the Timer button [Press and hold the Timer/info button on front panel] the clock time will show on the display. Ensure that the ...
Page 42 - Switching alarm on or off; Cancelling alarms
41 Switching alarm on or off 1. To turn the alarm On (ENABLED) or Off (CANCEL) press and release the Alarm button . 2. The alarm symbol will appear when the alarm has been enabled. Cancelling alarms Note: The alarm will activate for the specifi ed alarm duration (maximum 24 hours). 1. Press the On/Of...
Page 43 - System reset
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 42 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. Ensure that your radio is in DAB mode. 2. Press and...
Page 44 - Clock display
43 Clock display 1. Your radio will display clock time when it is set to Standby mode. 1
Page 45 - Headphone and optical output sockets
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 44 Headphone and optical output sockets 1. A 3.5mm Headphone Socket located on the front of your system is provided for use with headphones. Inserting a plug automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker....
Page 46 - Aux in
45 Line-level input 1. Repeatedly press and release the Band button [Band/Source button on front panel] until "Aux" is displayed. 2. Connect an audio source (ie iPod, MP3 or CD player) to the Aux in socket . We strongly recommend that the unit is turned off when making connections to other e...
Page 47 - Specifi cations; Power Requirements; Circuit features
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 46 Specifi cations Power Requirements Mains AC 230 volts, 50Hz only Battery (Remote control) CR2025 Frequency Coverage FM 87.5-108MHz MW 522 - 1620kHz DAB 174.928 - 239.200MHz Circuit features Loudspeaker...
Page 48 - Mains supply; DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.; Fuse
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-16 will operate from a supply of AC 230 volts, 50Hz only. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment....
Page 49 - Notes
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 48 Notes
Page 51 - Guarantee
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 50 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 sta...
Page 52 - ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES
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