Page 2 - Contents
Controls .......................................................................2-3 Battery operation using rechargeable batteries .............. 4 Battery operation using alkaline batteries ...................... 5 Using the AC adaptor ..................................................... 6 Using s...
Page 3 - Controls; Telescopic aerial
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 2 Controls 1. Tuning control 2. Preset button 3. Favourite button 4. On / Off button (Front) 1 2 3 7 8 9 10 4 12 5. Telescopic aerial 6. Solar indicator 7. Charge / Low battery indicator 8. LCD display 9...
Page 4 - Headphone socket
3 Controls 13. Volume control 14. Headphone socket 15. USB socket 16. Auxiliary input socket 17. DC input socket 18. Battery compartment 13 14 15 16 17 18
Page 6 - Battery operation using alkaline batteries; Remove the battery cover on the back of the unit by pushing the
5 Battery operation using alkaline batteries (also see page 24) 1. Remove the battery cover on the back of the unit by pushing the battery door in slightly and then downwards in the direction of the arrows in the diagram. 2. Slide the switch inside the battery compartment to the Alkaline position. 3...
Page 7 - Using the AC adaptor; The mains adaptor is used as the means of connecting
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) Using the AC adaptor 1. Insert the adaptor plug into the DC in socket on the right hand side of your radio. 2. Plug the adaptor into a standard 13A mains socket outlet. Whenever the adaptor is plugged in...
Page 8 - Using solar power; greatest output from the solar panel.
Using solar power Important - The radio does not need to be switched on in order for the solar panel to operate. 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 th...
Page 9 - Operating your radio - DAB; Auto Tune button
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 2 Operating your radio - DAB 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial. 2. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. The display will show "Welcome to DAB". 3. If this is the fi rst time th...
Page 10 - Selecting a station - DAB; Tuning control
9 Selecting a station - DAB 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 on the lower line of the display. Stop rotating the Tuning control when you fi nd the station that you wish to hea...
Page 11 - Info button
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 10 1 Display modes - DAB Your radio has a range of display modes:- 1. Press the Info button to cycle through the various modes. a. Scrolling text Displays scrolling text messages such as artist/track nam...
Page 12 - Finding new radio stations - DAB; Secondary services - DAB; Press and release the
11 Finding new radio stations - DAB As time passes new stations may become available. To fi nd new stations proceed as follows:- 1. Press and release the Auto Tune button. The display will show "Scanning..." and your radio will perform a scan of the Band III DAB channels. As new radio station...
Page 13 - Signal strength display - DAB
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 12 Manual Tuning - DAB Manual tuning allows you to tune directly to the various DAB Band III channels. UK DAB stations located in the range 11B to 12D. 1. Press and hold in the Info button until the disp...
Page 14 - Dynamic Range Control settings - DAB
13 1 Dynamic Range Control settings - DAB Dynamic Range Control (also known as DRC) can make quieter sounds easier to hear when your radio is used in a noisy environment. 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. Press and hold in the Info button . The display will show “Manual tune.” 3...
Page 15 - Operating your radio - Search tuning - FM; Auto tune button; control
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 14 3 4-7 9 Operating your radio - Search tuning - FM 1. Carefully extend the telescopic aerial fully. 2. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 3. Press the DAB/FM button to select the FM band....
Page 18 - Favourite button; Recalling your favourite station; button
17 Favourite button Your radio is fi tted with a button which when pressed will automatically select the required waveband and tune to your Favourite radio station. With this button you can store one favourite station from either the DAB or FM wavebands. To set up your favourite station, follow these...
Page 19 - Preset stations - DAB and FM
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 18 Preset stations - DAB and FM To make it easier for you to tune your radio to the stations that you prefer, you may store selected radio stations as presets. Your radio holds presets separately for DAB...
Page 21 - Scan sensitivity setting - FM
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 20 Scan sensitivity setting - FM Your radio will normally scan for FM broadcasts which are strong enough to give good reception. However, you may wish the Auto-scan function to also be able to fi nd weake...
Page 22 - Software version
21 1,3 Software version The software display cannot be altered and is just for your reference. 1. To view the software version on the display, ensure your radio is in DAB mode and press and hold the Info button for 2 seconds. 2. Rotate the Tuning control until the display shows “SW Version”. Press t...
Page 23 - System reset
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 22 System reset If your radio fails to operate correctly, or some digits on the display are missing or incomplete, it may be possible to restore normal operation by carrying out a System Reset operation ...
Page 24 - Headphone socket; Headphone Socket; Auxiliary input socket
23 Headphone socket A 3.5mm Headphone Socket located on the right hand side of your radio is provided for use with either headphones or an earpiece. Inserting a plug automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker. IMPORTANT: Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss...
Page 25 - A Few Words about Batteries...; NEVER; Rechargeable batteries
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 24 A Few Words about Batteries… Your Roberts solarDAB 2 radio has been designed to use a choice of power sources. You may plug it into the mains using the supplied high-effi ciency adaptor, or for listeni...
Page 27 - and include a
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 26 Display backlight 1. When using the radio powered from batteries, the display backlight will be switched on for approximately 12 seconds when any button is pressed. 2. When your radio is powered by th...
Page 28 - General; The name plate is located on the rear of your radio.
27 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 such as in a parked car where the heat from the sun can build up even though the outside temperature may not seem too high. It is recommended that the DAB band be...
Page 29 - Power Requirements
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) Circuit Features Loudspeaker 63mm Output Power 1 Watt Headphone socket 3.5mm dia. Auxiliary Input socket 3.5mm dia. Aerial System FM Telescopic aerial DAB Telescopic aerial Specifi cations Power Requireme...
Page 30 - Notes
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Page 31 - Guarantee; The guarantee does not cover:
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...
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