Page 2 - Contents
MP-24 System features .......................................................2Controls ........................................................................... 3-6Remote handset battery replacement .................................7Using your sound system for the first time ..........................
Page 3 - MP-24 Sound system features; attractive compact unit.; Radio; The MP-24 plays MP3 and WMA files which have been recorded to CDR; SD slot; The MP-24 plays MP3 and WMA files from SD cards.; Auxiliary input; The MP-24 can be used as an amplifier and loudspeaker system for; Headphone output
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 2 MP-24 Sound system features The Roberts MP-24 Sound system provides the following features in an attractive compact unit. Radio The MP-24 can receive DAB and FM (with RDS) wavebands. CD The MP-24 plays ...
Page 4 - Controls
Controls 1. On/Off button 2. Sleep button 3. Dimmer button 4. Display button (Top) 8. Snooze button 9. SD card slot 10. Dimmer sensor 1 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 10 5. Volume Up and Down button 6. Intro/Repeat button 7. Prog/Random button 3
Page 7 - Remote control
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 6 Remote control 1. On/Off button 2. Function button 3. Menu button 4. Play/Pause/Select button 5. Skip Down/Rewind button 6. Sleep button 7. Volume Up button 8. Volume Down button 9. Snooze button 10. Di...
Page 8 - Remote handset battery replacement; Remove the battery cover on the rear of your remote control by
7 Remote handset 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 then lifting the cover. 2. Insert 2 x AAA size batteries into the compartment. Make sure the (+) and the (-) e...
Page 9 - Using the sound system for the first time; Display button
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 8 Using the sound system for the first time 1. Place your sound system on a flat surface. 2. Fully extend the wire aerial located on the side of your sound system. The wire should be fully extended and posi...
Page 10 - Operating your radio - DAB; Function button
9 Operating your radio - DAB 1. Fully extend the wire aerial. 2. If your sound system is in standby mode, press the On/Off button [On/off on the remote control] to switch on your sound system. 3. Press and release the Function button to select DAB. The display will show "DAB" and then " ...
Page 13 - Finding new stations - DAB; Alarm/Auto Scan button
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 12 Finding new stations - DAB As time passes new stations may become available. To find new stations proceed as follows:- 1. Press and release the Alarm/Auto Scan button. The display will show "Scannin...
Page 14 - Signal strength display - DAB
13 Manual Tuning - DAB Manual tuning allows you to tune directly to the various DAB Band III channels. UK DAB stations are located in the range 11B to 12D.1. Press and release the Menu button until the display shows "Station order". 2. Press the Skip Up or Down buttons until "Manual tune...
Page 15 - Menu button; Skip Up and Down buttons; Skip Up or Down buttons; Select button
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 14 Dynamic Range Control (DRC) settings - DAB only Dynamic Range Control (also known as DRC) can make quieter sounds easier to hear when your radio is used in a noisy environment. This function is only av...
Page 16 - Operating your radio - Search tuning FM
15 Operating your radio - Search tuning FM 1. Fully extend the wire aerial and press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. Press and release the Function button until the FM band is selected. 3. Press the Skip Up button and then press the Alarm/Auto scan button . Your radio will scan from th...
Page 19 - Presetting stations; Memory Up or Down buttons
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 18 Presetting stations There are 20 memory presets available. There are 10 on each of the DAB and FM wavebands. 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. Tune to the required station as previ...
Page 20 - Recalling a preset station; to switch on your radio.; to select the desired preset
19 Recalling a preset station 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. Select the required waveband by pressing the Function button. 3. Press the Memory Up or Down buttons to select the desired preset number. 4. Your radio will tune to the station stored in preset memory. 1 3 3 2
Page 21 - Compact discs
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 20 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 faci...
Page 22 - WARNING; CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
21 MP3 / WMA CD Mode The MP-24 is able to play CD-R and CD-RW discs containing MP3 or WMA files. In MP3 / WMA mode the terms "album" and "file" are very important. "Album" corresponds to a folder on a PC, "File " to an audio track in MP3 or WMA format. The radio reads M...
Page 25 - Selecting a track; Skip Up or Down
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 Selecting a track 1. Audio CD: While the CD is playing, press either the Skip Up or Down buttons to change the desired track. You can also skip to a wanted track when the player is in stop...
Page 26 - Search function; Skip Up or; CD repeat mode
25 Search function 1. While the CD is playing, press and hold down either the Skip Up or Down button . Release the button when the desired part of the track is reached. CD repeat mode 1. Whilst the CD is playing press the Intro/Repeat button . The radio will step through the following options: Audio...
Page 27 - CD Random play
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 26 CD Random play 1. While the CD is playing, press the Prog/Random button to play all tracks on the CD in random order. "RAND" will appear on the display. The tracks are played in random order un...
Page 28 - Stop button
27 Checking and Editing a programme Whilst the CD is in stop mode, you can check and edit the program. 1. Press the Prog/Random button repeatedly. The display will show the play list that you have have already programmed. 2. You can edit the playlist. When the desired track that you want to edit is ...
Page 29 - label side forwards
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 28 Using SD cards Secure Digital (SD) cards can be used with the MP-24 for playback of MP3 or WMA files. Many different brands and capacities of SD card are available. Your MP-24 has been tested with a ran...
Page 30 - Alarm mode
29 Alarm mode Your sound system has four alarms which can be set to wake you by radio (FM or DAB), CD, SD or beep type alarm. Each alarm can be set to sound: Once only Everyday Monday to Friday Monday to Saturday Saturday to Sunday The alarms can only be set with the radio in standby mode. In the ev...
Page 31 - Display
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 30 6. Press the Alarm button to confirm the setting and to enter the alarm day option menu. You can select between once, daily, Mon-Fri, Mon- Sat and Sat-Sun. Display Once (Once) - Will sound at one time o...
Page 32 - View the alarm time; Alarm button; To cancel the alarm
31 12. When the radio display is set to show both time and date the alarm symbol will appear if an alarm is set. To toggle between the large time display and the time and date display press the Display button . Note: When the alarm is set to wake by radio, the last used station will be switched on a...
Page 33 - Sleep function; Sleep button
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 32 Sleep function Your sound system can be set to turn off after a preset time has elapsed. The sleep setting can be adjusted between 0 and 90 minutes in 10 minute increments. 1. To set the desired sleep ...
Page 34 - Snooze; Snooze button; Dimmer; Dimmer button; Backlight colour; Colour button
33 Snooze 1. When the alarm sounds, pressing the Snooze button will silence the alarm for the number of minutes specified for that particular alarm. 2. The snooze setting can be adjusted between 5, 10, 15 and 20 minutes in 5 minute increments in the Alarm settings (see pages 29-31). Dimmer 1. Press t...
Page 35 - Clock display; If your sound system is switched on, press the
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 2 1 Clock display When in Standby your sound system has two display modes, time or time and date combined. 1. If your sound system is switched on, press the On/Off button to switch your sound system to th...
Page 36 - Skip Up or Down buttons
35 Equaliser The tone on your sound system can be adjusted to suit the particular broadcast listened to. Your radio has four equaliser modes. 1. Press the EQ/UBS button (on the remote control) to cycle through the various modes: Rock, Pop, Jazz, Classic and User. 2. The first press displays the curre...
Page 38 - Software version; System Reset
37 Software version The software display cannot be altered and is just for your reference. 1. To view which software version your sound system has ensure your sound system is in DAB mode and press the Menu button to enter the menu setup. 2. Press the Skip Up or Down buttons until "SW Version"...
Page 39 - Headphone socket; Headphone Socket
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 38 Aux in socket (3.5mm Jack) 1. Repeatedly press and release the Function button until "Aux" is selected. 2. Connect a stereo or mono audio source (ie iPod, MP3 or CD player) to the Aux in socket...
Page 40 - General; • The name plate is located on the underside of your sound system.; Using an alternative aerial
39 General Do not allow this radio to be exposed to water, steam or sand. Do not leave your radio where excessive heat could cause damage. It is recommended that the DAB band be used wherever possible as better results in terms of quality and freedom from interference will usually be obtained than o...
Page 42 - Notes
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Page 43 - Guarantee; Receivers with removed or defaced serial numbers.
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 44 - ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES; Isleworth Middlesex
ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES 97-99 Worton Road Isleworth Middlesex TW7 6EG Technical Helpline :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during office hours) Website: http://www.robertsradio.co.uk Issue 1
