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1. 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 below Should any component or part fail during this guarantee period it will be repaired or replaced free of charge The guarantee does not cover 1 Damage resulting from incorrect use 2 Consequential damage 3 Receivers with removed or defaced serial numbers N B Damaged or broken telescopic aerials will not be replaced under guarantee Procedure Any claim under this guarantee should be made through the dealer from whom the instrument was purchased It is likely that your Roberts dealer will be able to attend to any defect quickly and efficiently but should it be necessary the dealer will return the instrument to the Company s service department for attention In the event that it is not possible to return the instrument to the Roberts dealer from whom it was purchased please contact Roberts Radio Technical Services at the address shown overleaf These statements do not affect the statutory rights of a consumer If you need any further advice please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri 54 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 Lx CE Issue 12. 2012 Roberts Radio Limited
3. Mute function When playing in DAB FM radio or Auxiliary input mode the Play Pause button has a mute function Pressing the Play Pause button will mute the output from the loudspeakers D 1 Press and release the Play Pause button to mute the sound output The speaker volume symbol on the display will disappear 2 Press and release the Play Pause button again or one of the Volume buttons to un mute the sound output USB socket for software upgrade In the event that any software update is made available for your sound system information on how to update your sound system will be made available via our website at http www robertsradio co uk If you need any further advice please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri 46 Software version displays The sound system has the means to display the version numbers of the different software components that allow it to function These displays are provided for reference in case they are needed for service or customer support To display the system software version 1 Press and hold the Menu button 2 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until the display shows the software version information for a few seconds To display the DAB FM radio software version 1 InDAB mode press and hold the Menu button DAB Menu will appear on the display Press and release the Select button to enter the DAB menu 2 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons
4. Clock digits mow f f fal f Lec FM indicator ES OOO eOk DAB indicator P ES EE Stereo indicator Lo CD indicator WMA indicator MP3 indicator Repeat all files indicator A P ON ML Repeat folder indicator Repeat single file indicator Aux input indicator MOZErFAL TAM MOOP gt Two line text display Accessing the menu system 1 To access the menu system press and hold the Menu button Fa oo i tee 2 To exit the menu system press and release the Menu button DAE Me Pik as needed 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 Fully extend the telescopic aerial The aerial should be fully extended and positioned vertically for optimum reception Plug the mains lead into the mains socket located on the back of your sound system ensuring that the plug is pushed fully into the socket Plug the other end of the mains lead into the wall socket and switch on the wall socket IMPORTANT The mains plug is used as the means of connecting the sound system to the mains supply The mains socket used for the sound system must remain accessible during normal use In order to disconnect the sound system from the mains completely the mains plug should be removed from the mains socket outlet completely When your sound system is first switched on the clock
5. Selecting a file 1 While the CD is playing press either the Fast forward or Rewind buttons to change to the desired file the file number is updated in the Z 7 display If there is more than one folder when all files in the current folder have been played the next folder will be played 2 You can also skip files when the player is in stop mode Skip to the EX desired file using the Fast forward or Rewind buttons and release the button when the desired file number is displayed 3 Press the Play Pause button to play the selected file 31 Search function 1 While the MP3 WMA CD is playing press and hold the Fast forward or Rewind buttons Release the button when the desired part of the current file is reached To skip to another folder 1 With the MP3 WMA CD in stop or play mode press and release either the Up or Down Folder buttons The first file of the next or previous folder will be played Repeat and shuffle options The Sound 100 allows you to use the same playback options for files as can be used for conventional CDs see pages 25 29 In addition to repeat a single file and repeat all options there is also a repeat folder facility If you need any further advice please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri Canon ge mmn jo P3 WMA 32 iPod and iPhone docking Your sound system has an iPod dock facility which allows you to play digital Dock connector
6. advice please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri 6 Remote control 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 and then lifting off the cover 2 Remove the battery from the battery compartment by pressing the right hand bottom corner of the battery so that the battery is released from its position see illustration The battery can now be lifted out 3 Replace the battery CR2032 or equivalent ensuring that the positive side of the battery remains visible as the battery is inserted Place the battery under the lip in the bottom right hand corner then click into place 4 Close the battery cover by inserting the retaining lug first then apply pressure to the free end such that the catch latches the cover securely 5 If the remote is not to be used for an extended period of time it is recommended that the batteries are removed IMPORTANT The batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat suchas sunshine fire or the like After use disposable batteries should if possible be taken to a suitable recycling centre On no account should batteries be disposed of by incineration 1 Catch 2 Battery compartment 3 Retaining lug inside Display icons Sleep indicator re D E FG H Alarm 1 and 2 indicators Snooze indicator Speaker indicator a C
7. display will show 12 00 and the unit will enter standby mode It will then scan for DAB radio stations and when stations have been found the clock and date should be set automatically Note that the display will not show any scanning message for this first scan no stations have been found then the clock will not set You may need to relocate your sound system to a position giving better reception You should then carry out an auto tune to find DAB stations See DAB Operation on page 10 and also Finding New Stations on page 13 The clock will then be set from a DAB broadcast a O n a D MOM Ga JAH selz Operating your sound system DAB 1 Fully extend the telescopic aerial Cuenca 2 If your sound system is in standby mode press and release the On Standby button to switch it on 3 Press and release the Mode button until the DAB mode is selected The display will show DAB for a few seconds 4 If this is the first time the sound system is used a quick scan of Band aad IIl DAB channels may be carried out depending on whether scanning was already completed in standby mode If the radio has been used before the last used station will be selected 5 When first switched on the first station in the list of stations found will be played The display will show the station name on the upper line of the text displa
8. elapsed 5 To cancel the sleep timer and switch off your sound system before the chosen sleep time has elapsed press and release the On Standby button To cancel the sleep timer without switching off your sound system set the sleep timer to Off in step 2 above 6 When the sleep time has been set you may view the remaining sleep time Press and hold the Sleep button The remaining sleep time will show on the display 39 Setting the clock manually Normally your sound system will set its clock automatically using the DAB radio signal If no DAB signal is available and you need to set the time manually please follow the procedure shown below The clock may be set while the unit is in standby mode or while playing 1 To set the clock time press and hold the Menu button Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until Set clock appears on the display Press and release the Select button Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until Vanual appears on the display Press and release the Select button The hour digits will then flash on the display Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to set the desired hour Press and release the Select button to enter the hour setting The minute digits will then flash on the display Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to set the desired minute Press and release the Select button The year will then flash on the display If you need any further advice please call our
9. for iPod and iPhone audio files and video soundtracks held on your iPod or iPhone using the sound system s loudspeakers The Sound 100 uses the Universal Dock Connector developed for use with most iPods Some models of iPod are supplied with Universal Dock Adaptor inserts which ensure correct alignment of the iPod with the electrical connector Should you require an insert to use your iPod with the Sound 100 then please contact an iPod accessories supplier Important To avoid possible damage to your iPod or iPhone do not use your iPod or iPhone with the product without the correct adaptor fitted to the sound system Docking recess Throughout this section of this book iPod means iPod or iPhone Docking your iPod 1 Ensure that the sound system is in standby Carefully remove the iPod dock connector cover from the top of your sound system 2 Place the iPod docking adaptor see above into the iPod docking O recess so that it is securely seated E 3 Carefully place your iPod onto the Universal Dock connector 4 Press and release the On Standby button to switch on your sound system 5 To select the iPod mode press the Mode button until iPod shows on e Fo do the display If it was previously playing your iPod will switch on and continue playing from where it was previously stopped Note The sound system is able to recharge your iPod s internal battery Your iPod will use its backligh
10. from a weak FM signal press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until Forced mono appears on the display Press and release the Select button to confirm the setting Audio i ika Ste ET Alternatively to return to normal automatic stereo or mono press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until Stereo allowed appears on the display Press and release the Select button to confirm the setting If you need any further advice please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri 20 Scan sensitivity setting FM meno 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 find weaker signals possibly from more distant radio transmitters Your radio includes a local distant option for the Auto scan function 1 Press and release the On Standby button to switch on your sound info system omen 2 If needed press the Mode button until the FM band is selected BS lt 3 Press and hold the Menu button FM Menu will appear on the display qu j Press and release the Select button to enter the FM menu I i Preset 4 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until Scan setting shows on Pan alt j the display Press and release the Select button to enter the scan sensitivity adjustment mode umon i l D rm 5 Pressthe Tuning Up or Down buttons to switch between Local Strong LI stations only and Di
11. station D D 6 Press and release the Preset button until the display shows for example Preset 1 stored The station will be stored under the chosen preset Repeat this procedure for the remaining presets 7 Stations which have been stored in preset memories may be overwritten by following the above procedure If you need any further advice please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri 22 Recalling a preset station 23 Press and release the On Standby button to switch on the sound system Press the Mode button to select the desired waveband DAB or FM Press and release the Presetbutton The display will show for example 1 Empty if no station has been stored to that preset If a preset has been stored then the display will show either the station name for DAB stations or the frequency for FM stations Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to select the desired preset station Press and release the Select button Your radio will tune to the chosen preset station stored in the preset memory Select CI Preset PA gt gt Language function DAB and FM If required your sound system s radio functions can be configured to a enna different language 1 Press and release the On Standby button to switch on your sound system monon 2 If needed press the Mode button to select the DAB or FM band 3 Press and hold the Menu button DAB or FM Menu will appear on
12. CD DAB FM Digital Sound System with dock for iPod and iPhone S O U N D l 0 0 ROBERIS O O _ 2 gt PAB Made for Digital Audio Broadcasting LLI diPod U iPhone Please read this manual before use Contents VITO OU CC ON soetste lire trust astee tees 2 9 Sound 100 Sound System features 3 Controls and connections 4 5 REMOS COMMON ED ne anis ete ES 6 7 DISPIAY ICONS 5532 frramrrenrmnes se a a iE 8 Accessing the menu system 8 Using the sound system for the first time cccccccccceetteeeeetteeees 9 DAB AGO RE EE ET 10 16 Operating your sound system DAB 10 Selecting a Station DAB izicivissecccetesessssvscissecevsnecessenecasssevessatiecs Secondary services DAB Display options DAB Finding new stations DAB Manual tuning DAB oc cccccsesctviccactia insert Dynamic range control DAB 15 Station order setup DAB 16 FM Tad Oien ras dires rire eee tee 17 24 Operating your radio search tuning FM 17 Manual tuning EM ssnrernssdtiiesniernliiemrsnrsnatenees 18 DISPIQVODUONS EM mirent nantaise 19 FM St 607 MONO sais a2 evssieeacss coeveniuasedh ooann cares anaes OT Raai 20 Scan sensitivity setting FM 21 Presetting stations DAB and FM 22 23 Language function DAB and FM 24 CD 1 MP3 WMA 53h
13. CD RW e 20 radio station presets 10 for DAB and 10 for FM e iPod docking connector to play your music collection or video soundtracks from your iPod and iPhone e Clock display with time and date when in standby e Two alarm timers with snooze feature to wake you to either buzzer radio CD or iPod with humane wake system on buzzer alarm e Adjustable sleep timer which can be set to turn the sound system off after between 15 and 120 minutes Note 8cm mini CDs cannot be played Transparent or partly transparent CDs cannot be played Unusually thin Eco CDs cannot be played Some copy protected CDs may not be playable Easy to read 2 line text display with large clock display A 3 5mm stereo Auxiliary Input socket for playing audio from MP3 players iPod devices which cannot use the dock connector or other audio equipment A standard 3 5mm headphone socket for private listening High quality full range stereo speakers 2 x 7W An acoustically tuned hand finished cabinet that includes bass ports and internal bracing for optimal sound reproduction Low power consumption when in standby mode Controls and connections Top On Standby Sleep button Mode button Tuning Down Rewind button Info Menu button Dock connector for iPod and iPhone Folder Up button Select Prese
14. D iPod or buzzer alarm The alarms may be set while the unit is in standby mode or while playing Note If no buttons are pressed for several seconds your sound system will exit the alarm setup To exit the alarm setup at any time press and release the Menu button as needed Cuneo 1 Before setting an alarm ensure that the clock time is set see page 40 Press and hold the Menu button 2 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until Set alarm shows on the display Press and release the Select button to enter the alarm setup menu Quma Select 3 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to display the required alarm 1 or 2 Press and release the Select button Alarm Setting will show on the display imma j LI Li 4 Press and release the Select button to choose alarm setting Alarm n F fl f f On Off will show on the upper line of the text display E HEn s Fi 5 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to choose whether to set the alarm to On or Off If Off is selected the unit will exit the alarm menu 6 With On selected on the display press and release the Select button Alarm Time will show on the upper line of the text display and the Alarm hour digits will flash 35 7 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to choose the alarm hour and U then press and release the Select button to enter the hour setting The Alarm minute digits will then flash on the display 8 Press the Tuning Up or Dow
15. Off No compression applied default DRC High Maximum compression applied QUO DRC Low Medium compression applied c 1 Press and release the On Standby button to switch on your sound system Press and release the Mode button until the DAB mode is selected Connon 2 Press and hold the Menu button DAB Menu will appear on the display Press and release the Select button to enter the DAB menu 3 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until the display shows DRC nl 4 Press and release the Select button to enter the DRC adjustment menu DRC hish 5 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to select the required DRC setting the default is Off g OOOO 6 Press and release the Select button to confirm the setting The display will then return to the previous radio display Note Not all DAB broadcasts are able to use the DRC function If the broadcast does not support DRC then the DRC setting in the radio will have no effect 15 Station order setup DAB Your sound system has 2 station order settings from which you can choose The station order settings are alphanumeric and ensemble Note The default station order setting is alphanumeric 1 Press and release the On Standby button to switch on your sound system Press and release the Mode button until the DAB mode is selected 2 Pressandhold the Menu button DAB Menu will appear on the display Press and release the Select button to enter the DAB
16. Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri Info Menu EE Select LI QNECIOOC Quon CMICCOC TT CNECIOOC 40 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to select the current year Press and release the Select button to enter the year setting The month will then flash on the display Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to set the current month Press and release the Select button to enter the month setting The day will then flash on the display Select Preset ui Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to change the day as needed Press and release the Select button to confirm the clock setting The sound system will exit the menu To return to auto clock set mode The auto clock set mode may be set while the unit is in standby or while playing 1 Press and hold the Menu button 2 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until Set clock appears on the display Press and release the Select button 3 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until Auto appears on the display Press and release the Select button 4 Thesound system will set its time according to the information received with the DAB broadcast when the radio is tuned to a DAB station If you need any further advice please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri Quma Select LI Preset PA 42 Standby brightness control The brightness of the
17. d alarm ei 1 or 2 Press and release the Select button PA Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until View shows on the display 7 7 Press and release the Select button to cycle through each of the settings for the chosen alarm Quma Select LI Snooze function When the radio iPod CD or buzzer alarm sounds pressing any button other than the On Standby or Volume buttons will silence the alarm for 5 minutes The Snooze symbol snooze will flash This sequence can be repeated during the 60 minute alarm period To cancel the Snooze function press the On Standby button If you need any further advice please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri 38 Sleep function Your sound system can be set to turn off after a preset time has elapsed quma The sleep setting can be adjusted between 15 and 120 minutes Ensure your sound system is switched On 1 When using your sound system press and hold the Sleep button Sleep time appears on the display 2 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to select the desired sleep time The options are 15 30 60 90 or 120 minutes A further press will cause the sleep timer to be set to Off which will cancel the sleep function 3 Press and release the Select button The display will exit the sleep options The sleep symbol will show on the display Salei E 7 Quma 4 Your sound system will switch off after the preset sleep time has
18. display when the unit is in standby mode may be adjusted If you use the unit in the bedroom you may prefer a lower standby brightness level than the standard setting The standby brightness level may be set while the unit is in standby or while it is playing 1 Press and hold the Menu button Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until the display shows Set Brightness on the lower line of the text display Press and release the Select button to show the current setting Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to change the standby brightness level The backlight level will change at the same time so that you can see the effect of the change when the unit is in standby mode Press and release the Select button to save the new setting The default setting after a system reset is 5 Possible brightness values range from 1 7 43 Select a Preset Equalizer function The sound on your sound system can be adjusted to suit your personal taste for the material that you are listening to The Sound 100 has six preset equalizer options Alternatively you may set the treble and bass levels to your own preferences 1 Press and release the On Standby button to switch on the sound system 2 Press and hold the Menu button 3 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until Set Equalizer appears on the display 4 Press and release the Select button to enter the equalizer menu 5 Press the Tuning Up or Down butt
19. dvice please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri ww Eri LI 1 LI LI Riodic 4 sorra I hove BEC F Talk I Ll T i kadio Hatiomal DAR 12 Display modes DAB cont f Bit rate audio type Displays the digital bit rate and audio type for the current DAB radio station g Signal strength Displays signal strength for the station being listened to The clear rectangle shows the minimum required signal strength for clear DAB reception Finding new stations DAB As time passes new stations may become available To find new stations proceed as follows 1 Press and hold the Menu button DAB Menu will appear on the display 2 Press and release the Select button to enter the DAB menu 3 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until Scan appears on the display 4 Press and release the Select button The display will then show Scanning and your sound system will perform a scan of the Band II DAB channels As new stations are found the station counter on the right hand side of the display will increase and any new stations will be added to the list stored in the sound system 13 moann DRE Henu meno Manual Tuning DAB Manual tuning allows you to tune your radio to a particular DAB frequency in Band III Any new stations found will be added to the station list This function can also be used to assist the positioning of the aerial or sound system to optimise recep
20. good ventilation The name plate is located on the rear of your sound system e The ventilation of the product should not be restricted by covering it or its ventilation openings with items such as newspapers tablecloths curtains etc No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the product Itis recommended to avoid using or storing the product at extremes of temperature Avoid leaving the unit in cars on window sills in direct sunlight etc Specifications Circuit features Power Requirements Output Power 2 x 7 watts Mains AC 230 volts 50Hz V only Battery Remote control 1 x CR2032 Headphone socket 3 5mm dia Auxiliary in socket 3 5mm dia Frequency Coverage FM 87 5 108MHz Aerial System FM Telescopic aerial DAB 174 928 239 200MHz DAB Telescopic aerial The Company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice 51 Mains supply The Sound 100 will operate from a supply of AC 230 volts 50Hz V only DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or adaptor If in doubt consult your dealer If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the mains supply If this product is not supplied with a ma
21. he use of memory presets is described on page 22 Adjust the Volume to the required setting If after selecting a station the display shows No DAB Station it may be necessary to relocate your radio to a position giving better reception Secondary services DAB 11 Certain radio stations have one or more secondary services associated with them Ifa station has a secondary service associated with it the display will show gt gt next to the station name on the station list The secondary service will then appear immediately after the primary service as you press the Tuning Up button Press and release the Select button to select the station Ciuuoono 1 1 1 I 1 Lt LI BEC Radio 4 7 Plaines Select CI ie St J Eir Fibskock Vol Vol meno Select a Display options DAB When in DAB mode your radio has a range of display options 1 Press and release the Info button to cycle through the various options a Scrolling text b Programme type c Multiplex Name d Date e Channel amp frequency Displays scrolling text messages such as artist track name phone in number etc Displays the type of station being listened to e g Pop Classic News etc Displays the name of the DAB multiplex to which the current station belongs Displays the current date Displays the channel number and frequency for the current DAB radio station If you need any further a
22. hone in number etc b Programme Type Displays the type of station being listened to e g Pop Classic News etc c Time Displays the current time 24 hour format d Date Displays the current date e Station name Displays the name of the station being listened to Note If no RDS information is available the radio will be unable to display the station name radio text and programme type information If the signal is too weak then the radio will display only the FM frequency and the optional Stereo indicator 19 steREO stereo stereo stereo Stereo Mono setting FM Your radio will play stereo FM broadcasts in stereo provided that the received signal is of adequate strength However as a stereo signal becomes weaker the audio signal will become poorer It may be preferable to force the radio to play the station in mono in order to reduce the level of background hiss meno 1 Press and release the On Standby button to switch on your sound system Select CI PA 2 Tune to the required FM radio station as previously described see pages 17 18 3 Press and hold the Menu button FM Menu will appear on the display gum e I T Press and release the Select button to enter the FM menu AU dio 4 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until Audio setting appears 2 Etre Moro on the display Press and release the Select button amooo 5 To switch to mono to reduce the hiss
23. iliary input socket A 3 5mm stereo Auxiliary Input socket is provided on the rear of your sound system to permit an audio signal to be fed into the unit from an external audio device such as iPod MP3 or CD player 1 Press and release the Mode button until AUX IN is displayed 2 Connect an external audio source for example iPod MP3 or CD player to the Auxiliary input socket 3 Adjust the volume setting on your iPod MP3 or CD player if necessary to ensure an adequate signal level and then use the Volume Up or Down buttons on the sound system as needed for comfortable listening If you need any further advice please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri ROBERTS SOUNDI00 50 Cautions Do not allow this sound system to be exposed to water steam or sand The sound system shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and Do not leave your sound system where excessive heat could cause that no objects filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on damage the sound system It is recommended that the DAB band is used for radio listening where Itis recommended to operate the product such that there is a minimum possible since this may result in better sound quality and freedom from distance 10cm recommended to adjacent objects in order to ensure interference than will often be obtained on the FM band
24. ins plug or one has to be fitted then follow the instructions given below IMPORTANT DO NOT make any connection to the larger terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol k or coloured Green or Green and yellow The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following codes BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE If you need any further advice please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri 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 Fuse When replacing the fuse only a 3AASTA approved to BS1362 type should be used and be sure to re fit the fuse cover IF INDOUBT CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN Replacement fuse holders are available from Roberts Radio Technical Services at the address shown on the rear of this manual 52 iPhone and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries Made for iPod and Made for iPhone mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone respectively and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance 53
25. menu 3 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until Station order appears on the display Press and release the Select button to enter the station order selection menu 4 Pressthe Tuning Up or Down buttons to choose between alphanumeric or ensemble The chosen station order setting will be marked with an asterisk Alphanumeric sorts the station list alpha numerically 0 9 A Z Ensemble organises the station list by DAB multiplex Most users will find it best to leave the station order set toAlphanumeric 5 Press and release the Select button to select the required station order If you need any further advice please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri Select 1 meno DRE Mer Gann mM Di lM mM DAB LI l I1 11 Station order Sirhonumeric QONIOn I 1 i Vi rl DAB LI l I1 11 Station order Ensemble Operating your radio Search tuning FM 10 17 Fully extend the telescopic aerial The aerial should be fully extended and positioned vertically for optimum reception Press and release the On Standby button to switch on your sound system Press and release the Mode button until the FM band is selected Press and hold down the Tuning Up button for 2 3 seconds to cause your radio to search from low frequency to high frequency and to stop automatically when it finds a station of sufficient strength After a few seconds the display will update The di
26. n buttons to choose the alarm minute and then press and release the Select button to enter the minute setting Alarm Mode will show on the upper line of the text display 9 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to choose the required alarm mode and then press the Select button to confirm the setting Select Preset Each alarm can be set to any of the following modes BUZZER will wake you with a buzzer alarm DAB will wake you with DAB radio FM will wake you with FM radio CD will wake you playing a CD Quma M 1 M iPod will wake you playing your iPod Li I Alarm 15 M Mode D 10 Press and release the Select button to select the alarm mode Alarm Day will show on the upper line of the text display 11 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to select the required day option on the display Your alarm can be set to the following options Once will sound at one time only Daily will sound everyday Weekdays will sound only on weekdays Weekends will sound only on weekends 12 Press and release the Select button The alarm volume will flash on the display The sound system uses the saved volume setting for each alarm when it sounds If you need any further advice please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri 36 13 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to select the desired alarm volume 14 Press and release the Select button to confirm the alarm settings The sound sys
27. n will be disabled On All tracks will be played in random order Selecting the shuffle option will cancel any repeat setting if previously applied Pressing Stop or ejecting the CD will cancel any repeat or shuffle setting Info Menu LAG Select Quma Qua uoan mM LI SEEL SHF MP3 WMA CD Mode The Sound 100 is able to play CD R and CD RW discs containing MP3 and WMA files It is assumed in this section that a file is equivalent to a CD track An MP3 WMA CD may not contain more than 511 files and not more than 99 folders MP3 and WMA files should be created with an audio sample rate of 44 1kHz this is normal for files created from CD audio content MP3 and WMA data rates up to 320 kilobits per second are supported WMA Lossless WMA Voice WMA 10 Professional and files which have DRM protection are not supported When burning CD R and CD RW discs with audio files various problems may arise which could lead to problems with playback Typically such problems are caused by poor CD writing or audio encoding software or by the hardware settings of the PC s CD writer or by the CD being used Should such problems arise contact the customer services of your CD writer or software manufacturer or look in their product documentation for relevant information When you are making audio CDs take care to observe all legal requirements and ensure that the copyright of third parties is not infringed 1 T
28. need any further advice please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri 48 Headphone socket A3 5mm stereo Headphone Socketis provided on the rear of your sound system for use with headphones Inserting a plug automatically mutes the internal loudspeakers Please be aware that the sensitivity of headphones can vary widely We therefore recommend setting the volume to a low level before connecting headphones to the sound system E IMPORTANT Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones ROBERTS can cause hearing loss ERRAT CZ Aerial removal The fitted telescopic aerial is suitable for most applications In some locations if reception conditions are poor an external antenna may be more suitable For this purpose the telescopic aerial may be removed to i S allow connection to an external aerial using a coaxial cable First remove the two small screws holding the antenna connector cover in place using a small cross head screw driver Then using a suitable spanner 11mm across the flats remove the telescopic aerial by rotating in an anti clockwise direction when viewed from the rear of the product This will expose an F type connector to which a coaxial cable may then be connected 49 ROBERTS SOUND100 Aux
29. o select the CD mode press the Mode button until CD shows on the display or insert a suitably prepared CD R or CD RW disc 2 Insert a CD with printed side facing up into the CD slot The disc will be loaded automatically The unit will check the CD type and load its track list The display will show oading and then reading as the information is read If there are many files or folders on the CD then it may take some tens of seconds to read all of the file and folder names and to identify those which are playable with mp3 or wma filename extension If you need any further advice please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri Koo ummon Qun 30 Playing an MP3 WMA CD 1 Press the Play Pause button to start playing from the CD The display will show the first folder and file numbers 01 and 007 2 To pause playing press the Play Pause button To resume playing press the Play Pause button again If you put the unit into standby mode then the next time the unit is switched on it will return to the previously played file Select a 4 To take out the CD press the CD Eject button The display will show EJECT In order to protect the disc if it is not removed the unit will 4 3 To Stop playback press the Stop button reload the disc after 10 seconds and then enter standby mode To reload a CD that has just been ejected press the Eject button a second time
30. ons to cycle through the various options until the desired option is displayed Press and release the Select button to confirm your choice a Flat no tone modification is applied b Jazz c Rock d Classic e Pop f News For details on setting the treble and bass settings please see overleaf If you need any further advice please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri Select a Preset ey nd Setup 44 Treble control Follow steps 1 4 on the proceeding page to enter the Equalizer setup menu Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to cycle through the options until Treble appears on the display Press and release the Select button The current treble setting will be displayed To adjust the treble setting press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until the desired level is displayed Press and release the Select button to confirm the setting Bass control 45 Follow steps 1 4 on the proceeding page to enter the Equalizer setup menu Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to cycle through the options until Bass appears on the display Press and release the Select button The current Bass setting will be displayed To adjust the Bass setting press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until the desired level is displayed Press and release the Select button to confirm the setting ay ESE an ey Quma Canon Qun cumann ORANIN
31. or Down buttons to tune to a station The frequency will change in steps of 50kHz If the radio is tuned to a station of sufficient signal strength with RDS information present then the display may change to show the station name P Pg 5 When the end of the waveband is reached the radio will recommence tuning from the opposite end Vol Vol 6 Setthe Volume to the desired setting gt 7 To switch off your sound system press and release the On Standby button Note If you find that FM reception is poor try repositioning the telescopic aerial Fully extend and position vertically for optimum reception If you find that an FM broadcast has a lot of background hiss this may often be reduced by setting the radio into Mono reception mode for the current FM station Please refer to the section Stereo Mono setting FM on page 20 for further details If you need any further advice please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri 18 Display options FM Your sound system has a range of display options for FM mode The Radio Data System RDS is a system in which inaudible digital information is transmitted in addition to the normal FM radio programme RDS offers several useful features The following are available on your sound system 1 Press and release the Info button to cycle through the various modes a Radio text Displays scrolling text messages such as artist track name p
32. orner of each pair of pages The two sections for DAB Radio and FM Radio describe how to use the sound system to listen to radio broadcasts The section for CD MP3 WMA player describes how to play digital audio CDs or MP3 WMA files which have previously been recorded to CD R or CD RW The section for iPod and iPhone docking describes how to use your Sound 100 to play audio files or video soundtracks directly from your iPod and iPhone The section titled Clock and Alarms describes setting the clock as well as explaining the use of the alarms snooze and sleep timer features The Audio and Setup section describes how to use the audio equalizer and tone controls and how to connect other audio equipment Lastly the Information section includes safety specifications and warranty information If you need any further advice please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri troduction __ TEE pace 2 page 10 page 17 MP3 WMA page 25 d iPhone Docking page 33 page 35 lio and Setup page 44 TEE page 51 2 Sound 100 Sound System features The Roberts Sound 100 Digital Sound System provides the following range of features in an attractive compact unit e Radio for DAB and FM with RDS broadcasts e Audio CD player with track search and repeat and shuffle facility can also play CD R CD RW discs e Playback of MP3 and WMA files which have been recorded to CD R or
33. rmation is read 7 5 If you load a disc containing MP3 or WMA files your sound system will enter the MP3 WMA mode see page 30 Playing a CD monn 1 Press the Play Pause button to start playing the disc The display will show the first track number 2 Adjust the Volume to the required setting To pause playing press the Play Pause button To resume press the Play Pause button again 4 To stop playback press the Stop button Select CI If you need any further advice please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri 26 If you put the unit into standby mode then the next time the unit is switched on it will return to the previously played track To take out the CD press the CD Eject button The display will show EJECT In order to protect the disc if it is not removed the unit will reload the CD after 10 seconds and then enter standby mode Selecting a track 3 While the CD is playing press either the Fast forward or Rewind buttons to change to the desired track The updated track number is shown in the display You can also skip tracks when the player is paused or stopped Skip to the desired track using the Fast forward or Rewind buttons release the button when the desired track is displayed Press the Play Pause button to play the selected track Search function 1 27 While the CD is playing press and hold the Fast forward or Rewind buttons Release the button
34. season dese mentales 25 32 COMDACLAISCS Muni ere ett nares 25 Playing a CD EEE E seatenesetarincansevectiesssceesvocteteaks 26 27 Repeat and shuffle options MP3 WMA CD mode 1 00 ececceeeeceteeeenteetneeteeeteeeeenaeeteaeeteaeeess 30 MP3 WMA file and folder selection 31 32 iPod and iPhone docking 33 34 Navigating your IPOD ec icisisisiiecacssveececsasesvaseacs cascacesnas dass sanceanet cacs 34 Playing a fil 6h Your iPod rerin estate sicstaedeeesest 34 Clock and Alarms Sleep function Setting the clock manually To return to auto clock set mode Standby brightness control Audio and Setup g alizer FUNCHO Mis 22 20002 Beth Merise ea ee Treble and Bass Settings issus MULSTUNCUON AE ieee titers eset tered ieee ed Auxiliary input socket Information Cautions 00 Specifications MAIS SUDDIV ER etats 52 Guaram snina iie ne ere res rise ane nr mers ee ere 54 About this instruction manual This instruction manual is split into sections for each of the different operating modes of your Roberts Sound 100 Digital Sound System The introduction describes the features and controls of the product There are six sections covering the main features in detail DAB radio FM radio CD MP3 WMA playback iPod and iPhone docking Clock and Alarm and Audio and Setup Each section is clearly identified by the shaded heading in the top right hand c
35. splay will show the frequency of the signal found If the signal is strong enough and there is RDS data present then the radio will display the station name To find other stations press and hold the Tuning Up button as before Press and hold down the Tuning Down button for 2 3 seconds to cause your radio to search from high frequency to low frequency and to stop automatically when it finds a station of sufficient strength When the end of the waveband is reached your radio will recommence tuning from the opposite end of the waveband Adjust the Volume to the required setting To switch off your radio press and release the On Standby button cmoo Vol Vol 1 4 Note If you find that FM reception is poor try repositioning the telescopic aerial Fully extend and position vertically for optimum reception If you find that an FM broadcast has a lot of background hiss this may often be reduced by setting the radio into Mono reception mode for the current FM station Please refer to the section Stereo Mono setting FM on page 20 for further details Manual tuning FM 1 Fully extend the telescopic aerial The aerial should be fully extended and positioned vertically for optimum reception uoaa ic Sleep 2 Press and release the On Standby button to switch on your sound system 3 Press and release the Mode button until the FM band is selected 4 Repeatedly press and release the Tuning Up
36. ssive heat e g from heating equipment or in motor cars parked in the sun 25 CD R CD RW discs Your Sound 100 can playback CD DA format audio CD R CD RW discs that have been finalised upon completion of recording Finalising enables a CD R CD RW disc to playback on audio players such as your Sound 100 A disc which has not been finalised may have information added to it using a computer but may not always be playable You may have to specifically enable the finalising step with some CD writing software Your Sound 100 may fail to play some CD R CD RW discs due to poor recording and wide variation in quality of the CD R CD RW disc Inserting a CD Ensure the CD player is empty before inserting a disc If there is a disc in Qu the player then the CD loaded indicator will be lit If you cannot insert a D disc press the CD Eject button to remove the CD currently in the player Bleop 1 Press and release the On Standby button to switch on your sound system Kuno 2 To select the CD mode press the Mode button until CD shows on the upper line of the display 3 To eject a CD press and release the CD Eject button To reload a CD that has just been ejected press the Eject button a second time Mummon 4 Insert a disc with printed side facing up into the CD slot The disc will be loaded automatically The unit will check the CD type and load its track list The display will show LOADING and then READING as the info
37. stant All stations options on the lower line of the Zn cr display The Distant option will allow the radio to find weaker signals Es when scanning SAll statio 6 Press and release the Select button to confirm your selection The Local or Distant setting is stored in the radio and remains in force until changed or until a System Reset Note The initial setting out of the box or after a System Reset causes the radio to ignore weaker or more distant signals 21 Presetting stations DAB and FM 1 DAB I You may store your preferred DAB and FM radio stations to the preset station memories There are 20 memory presets in your radio 10 for Sleep DAB and 10 for FM Presets are remembered by your radio in the event hy mada BEC Radio 4 a of a power failure TN 7 I m sorry I howe TT 1 rt m i Li LI I The procedure for setting presets and using them to tune stations is the same for FM and DAB modes and is described below 1 Press and release the On Standby button to switch on the sound system Z 2 Press the Mode button to select the desired waveband DAB or FM Select 3 Tune to the required station as previously described 4 Press and hold the Preset button The display will show for example j 1 Empty if no station has been stored to that preset lt gt gt 5 Use the Tuning Up or Down buttons to select the desired preset station number under which you wish to store the
38. t CD Stop button NOOO WY If you need any further advice please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri CD eject button Tuning Up Fast forward button 10 11 12 13 Play Pause button Volume Up button Volume Down button Folder Down button Controls and connections Front 14 Standby indicator 15 LCD display 16 Infra red sensor 17 CD loaded indicator 18 CD slot Rear 19 Telescopic aerial 20 USB socket for software upgrades only 21 Mains input socket 22 Headphone socket 23 Auxiliary input socket SOUND100 ROBERTS SOUNDI00 DAR BANDII A 188 FREQUENCY RANGE FM 08 MHz CHANNEL BLOCK CD DAB FM Digital Sound System with dock foriPod 23 22 Remote control All the functions of the Sound 100 Sound System can be controlled using either the sound system buttons or the remote control On Standby Sleep button Mode button Info Menu button Tuning Down Rewind button Folder Up button Tuning Up Fast forward button Select Play Pause button a Volume Down button Volume Up button Select Preset CD Stop button Folder Down button ROBERTS y SOUNDSYSTEM gt o M OO O ON If you need any further
39. t settings as configured If these need changing use the iPod s Settings menu 33 Navigating your iPod 1 Press and release the Menu button to navigate to higher level menus Gone on your iPod 2 Usethe Folder Up or Down buttons as required to move up and down a menu screen on your iPod 3 Press the Select button to choose the highlighted on screen menu item If this item is a lower level menu item you may then navigate further using the Folder Up or Down and Select buttons Playing a file on your iPod v 1 When you have found the required item use the Select button to start ES the iPod playing 2 Adjust the volume to the required setting using the Volume Up and Down buttons on your sound system Select a FN 4 iPod s do not have a Stop button they use the Pause function To play an alternative selection use the iPod menus to make the selection using PA 3 To pause playback press the Play Pause button To resume playback press the Play Pause button again the Play Pause button to stop playing the current item if needed Search function 1 While the iPod is playing press and hold the Fast forward or Rewind gt buttons Release the button when the desired part of the item is reached If you need any further advice please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri 34 Alarms Your sound system has two alarms which can each be set to wake you to Kumana DAB FM radio C
40. tem will exit the alarm menu Active alarms are indicated in the display by the f symbol and the corresponding alarm number Important If using your iPod or iPhone as the source for the alarm then be sure to dock your iPod or iPhone If the iPod or iPhone is not detected a buzzer alarm will sound instead When the alarm sounds The alarm will sound at the selected times for up to 60 minutes unless cancelled The volume used for the alarm will be specified during the alarm setting procedure If the radio cannot connect to the specified radio station the buzzer will be used instead Note If the radio is switched on because of a radio alarm you can control basic functions such as the volume control When the buzzer alarm activates it will start softly and gradually increase in level The alarm icon will flash on the screen and the radio will automatically switch back to standby mode when the 60 minutes have elapsed To cancel the alarm press and release the On Standby button To cancel an alarm at any other time enter the alarm setup menu and set the alarm On Off option to Off See steps 1 5 page 35 37 Select LI Quon mom LI To view the alarm settings 4 Press and hold the Menu button oa Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until Set alarm shows on the display Press and release the Select button to enter alarm setup menu Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to display the require
41. the display Press and release the Select button to enter the menu 4 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until Language shows on the ann display Press and release the Select button to enter the language adjustment menu 5 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until your desired language appears on the display The current language setting will be marked with an asterisk Select Preset PA 6 Press and release the Selectbutton to confirm your choice The display will change to the chosen language when using DAB or FM mode If you need any further advice please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri 24 Compact discs Use only Digital Audio CDs which have the His symbol DIGITAL AUDIO Use only full size CDs 12cm diameter with the sound system Mini CDs 8cm diameter are not compatible with the player and may jam the CD mechanism Transparent or partly transparent CDs cannot be played since they may not be detected when inserted Unusually thin Eco CDs cannot be played Some copy protected CDs may not be playable 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 straight line from the centre towards the edge Cleaning agents may damage the CD Do not expose the CD to rain moisture sand or to exce
42. tion for a specific channel or frequency UK DAB stations are located in the range 11B to 12D 1 Press and hold the Menu button DAB Menu will appear on the display Press and release the Select button to enter the DAB menu Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until Manual tune appears on the display Press and release the Select button Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to select the desired DAB channel Press and release the Select button The open block in the signal strength graph shows the minimum signal strength needed for good DAB reception The signal blocks will go up and down showing the changing signal strength as you adjust the telescopic aerial or the sound system position Any new radio stations found on the tuned DAB multiplex will be added to the list stored in the radio Any new stations that are found are automatically added to the stored list of stations Press and release the Select button to return to normal tuning mode If you need any further advice please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri Select LI Connon 1 ri rm mM DAB LI LI I J I DRE Meru moann DAE Mori ture QT BEC Hotional DE CELLULE 14 Dynamic Range Control DRC settings DAB Dynamic range control also known as DRC can make quieter sounds Common easier to hear when your sound system is used in a noisy environment There are 3 levels of compression TE Perv DRC
43. until the display shows the software version information for a few seconds To display the CD MP3 WMA software version 1 In CD mode with no CD inserted press and hold the Mode button 2 The display shows the software version information for a few seconds 47 Quma HE JH ET Teure A System reset If your sound system fails to operate correctly or some digits on the display are missing or incomplete carry out the following procedure 1 Press and hold the Menu button 2 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until the display shows System reset 3 Press and release the Select button The display will show Press SELECT to reset 4 Pressandrelease the Selectbutton again to confirm the reset operation Select a 5 Afullreset will be performed The station list and presets will be erased Alarms will be cancelled audio equaliser and display brightness settings 7 will have been set to their default values The clock will be reset and the unit will behave as when first switched on see page 9 In case of malfunction due to electrostatic discharge reset the product using the above procedure Insome circumstances it may be necessary to disconnect and then reconnect the mains power in order to resume normal operation If a problem persists our technical staff would be pleased to help offer any assistance on operating the radio Our technical helpline number is 020 8758 0338 If you
44. when the desired part of the track is reached TT Koao Cimoono Repeat tracks 1 While the CD is playing press and hold the Menu button 2 Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until Repeat shows on the display Press the Select button to enter the repeat options menu Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until the required repeat option shows on the display and then press the Select button to confirm the setting Off The repeat function will be disabled One The current track a single track will be repeated All ALL All tracks on the CD will be played repeatedly Dir FOLDER Alltracksinthe currentfolder will be played repeatedly Selecting a repeat option will cancel the shuffle setting if previously applied Note The folder repeat option Dir is only applicable when using a CD containing MP3 or WMA files see page 30 If you need any further advice please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri TT OO Select CI Qu rl Tr FOLDER 28 Shuffle tracks 1 29 While the CD is playing press and hold the Menu button Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until Shuffle shows on the display Press the Select button to enter the shuffle options menu Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until the required shuffle option shows on the display and then press the Select button to confirm the setting Off The shuffle functio
45. y and broadcast information on the lower line 6 Ifthe station list is still empty after the scan operation or if the selected station cannot be received your radio will display No DAB Station 7 If no signals are found it may be necessary to relocate your sound system to a position giving better reception and then repeat the scan using the Auto tune facility see Finding New Stations on page 13 Note that radio station name and frequency displays shown in this user guide may differ from those that you see on your radio Broadcasters may change radio station names that are transmitted and the frequencies used for DAB and FM radio stations may not be the same in all parts of the country If you need any further advice please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri 10 Selecting a station DAB When the unit is in DAB mode the upper line of the text display normally shows the name of the station currently tuned Repeatedly press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to scroll through the list of available stations on the lower line of the text display Stop pressing the Tuning buttons when you find the station that you wish to hear If you keep pressing one of the tuning buttons then the unit will rapidly scroll through the list of available stations Press and release the Select button to cause the radio to tune to the chosen station The display may show Connecting while your radio finds the new station T
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