Roberts Sound Bar 1( Rev.1) User guide

Wireless Multi-room Soundbar with integrated Subwoofer / Internet Radio / Spotify / Bluetooth

and remote control from iPhone and Android using UNDOK

Please read this manual before use

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Contents

Introduction ....................................................................................... 1-10

SB1 Soundbar features ....................................................................... 3

Before you can use this product .......................................................... 4

About this instruction manual............................................................... 5

Controls and connections ................................................................. 6-9

Navigation controls ............................................................................ 10

Installation ....................................................................................... 11-21

Installing your soundbar ............................................................... 11-13

Connecting the soundbar ............................................................. 14-20

Infra-red repeater function ................................................................. 21

Antenna switch .................................................................................. 21

 .................................................................................. 22-33

Plugging in and language selection .............................................. 22-23

Clock and time settings ..................................................................... 24

Connecting to your computer network .......................................... 25-29

Download the UNDOK app................................................................ 30

Setup new audio system - Apple iOS device ..................................... 31

Setup new audio system - Android device......................................... 32

Network remote control options ......................................................... 33

Using an ethernet connection ............................................................ 33

Internet Radio mode ....................................................................... 34-47

Internet Radio - the basics................................................................. 34

Selecting a radio station by location and genre ............................ 35-37

Searching for a radio station by name ............................................... 38

Selecting a new or popular station .................................................... 39

Selecting a podcast ........................................................................... 40

Presetting stations ........................................................................ 41-42

Display modes ................................................................................... 43

Customising your soundbar .......................................................... 44-47

DAB mode ....................................................................................... 48-55

Selecting a DAB radio station ............................................................ 49

Display modes ................................................................................... 50

Finding new DAB radio stations ........................................................ 51

Manual Tuning ................................................................................... 52

Dynamic Range Control settings ...................................................... 53

Station order setup ............................................................................ 54

Prune stations.................................................................................... 55

FM mode .......................................................................................... 56-62

Operating your radio in FM mode ...................................................... 56

Manual tuning .................................................................................... 57

Display modes ................................................................................... 58

Scan setting ....................................................................................... 59

Stereo / Mono switching .................................................................... 60

Presetting stations in DAB and FM modes ................................... 61-62

Music Player mode ......................................................................... 63-76

Use with Windows, Apple Mac, Linux ................................................ 63

 .... 64-65

 .............................. 66-69

Display modes ................................................................................... 70

Playlists ........................................................................................ 71-73

Prune servers .................................................................................... 74

Windows 'Play To' / 'Cast to Device' function (UPnP renderer) .... 75-76

Spotify Connect .............................................................................. 77-80

Spotify Connect - the basics .............................................................. 77

Set up a Spotify account.................................................................... 77

Using Spotify Connect ....................................................................... 77

Playing music using Spotify Connect ................................................ 78

Controlling Spotify on your soundbar ................................................ 79

Display modes - Spotify Connect ...................................................... 80

Bluetooth mode ............................................................................. 81-84

Bluetooth mode ................................................................................. 81

Connecting Bluetooth devices ........................................................... 81

................................................ 82

Connecting and reconnecting a Bluetooth device ............................. 83

Bluetooth information......................................................................... 84

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Contents

Clock and Alarms ........................................................................... 85-93

Automatically updating the clock ....................................................... 85

Setting the clock format ..................................................................... 86

Manually setting the clock ............................................................ 87-88

Setting the alarm clock ................................................................. 89-92

Snooze timer ..................................................................................... 92

Disabling alarms ................................................................................ 92

Sleep timer ........................................................................................ 93

Multi-room and UNDOK ............................................................... 94-104

Multi-room the basics ........................................................................ 94

Creating and editing a multi-room group with UNDOK ...................... 95

Playing audio to a group .................................................................... 96

Volume control using UNDOK ........................................................... 96

 ........................... 97

View the soundbar's multi-room details ............................................. 98

Create a new multi-room group ......................................................... 99

Add products to the current group ................................................... 100

Remove products from a current group ........................................... 101

Leave a group.................................................................................. 102

Dissolve a group .............................................................................. 103

Alarms and multi-room..................................................................... 103

UNDOK Settings.............................................................................. 104

Display and Audio ...................................................................... 105-111

TV audio options ....................................................................... 105-106

Equaliser function ..................................................................... 107-108

Subwoofer control............................................................................ 109

Mute function ................................................................................... 109

Brightness control .............................................................................110

Inactive Standby timer ......................................................................111

Information .................................................................................. 112-126

Factory reset.....................................................................................112

Software update ...............................................................................113

 ................................................................................114

Clear network settings ......................................................................115

...........................................................116

Software version display and Audio FAQ .........................................117

Troubleshooting .........................................................................118-119

Audio codecs ................................................................................... 120

 ..................................................... 121-122

Mains supply.................................................................................... 123

Software License Information .......................................................... 124

Guarantee........................................................................................ 126

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SB1 Soundbar features

The Roberts SB1 provides the following features:-

 

sound available from the TV's own loudspeakers.

        

an acoustically tuned cabinet which includes bass ports and internal

bracing for optimal sound reproduction.

        

system to allow sound to be played to or from other connected

devices (see page 94).

 

connection to your TV and to other audio sources (see pages 14-20).

          

        

subwoofer level control are also available.

          

such that it obscures your TV's remote control sensor (see page 21).

 

the UNDOK app.

 

FM, DAB and Internet radio and listen to over 1000 radio stations

from around the country, and over 10,000 from around the world

without using your PC.

 

 

 

the soundbar, remotely controlled from your iPhone, iPad, Android

device or any Desktop.

 

your network. Connection to Apple and Linux based computers is

also possible.

        

formats via DLNA.

 

or via a wired Ethernet connection. WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) is

supported for simpler setting up with compatible wireless routers.

Dual-band WiFi allows compatibility with a wide range of networks.

 

Media Renderer).

        

your smartphone, tablet or similar device.

         

settings are retained in the event of a power failure.

 

alarm.

          

delay of between 15 and 60 minutes.

        

backlight which can switch off automatically for TV viewing.

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Before you can use this product

Before you can use your soundbar, you must have the following:

 

 

your broadband Internet Service Provider. The broadband modem, router and wireless access point will often

be a single combined unit supplied by your Internet Service Provider or bought from a computer store.

 

(version 8 or later).

          

the WEP, WPA or WPA2 key used for encryption so that you can get the soundbar to communicate with the

network, or your router needs to offer WiFi Protected Setup (WPS).

 

cable of appropriate length will be needed. If it is intended to listen to FM radio extensively, then there may



The soundbar is compatible with 802.11b, g, n or a networks and can use 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz WiFi frequency bands.

If connecting using WiFi, the soundbar will typically work within a 10-20 metre radius from your wireless router

or access point. The actual range achieved will depend upon the building type, other nearby wireless networks,

and possible interference sources. DAB and FM radio functions can operate wherever the soundbar is able to

receive a suitable broadcast signal.

IMPORTANT: Before you continue, make sure that your router (or access point) is powered up and working with

your broadband Internet service (use your computer, smart-phone or tablet to verify this). To get this part of the

system working you must refer to the instructions supplied with those items.

Introduction

5

About this instruction manual

This instruction manual is split into sections for each of the operating modes of your Roberts



corner of each pair of pages.

The Installation section describes how to connect your soundbar to your TV and to other

equipment. The use of the wall mounting option is described.

Before using the Internet Radio and Music Player functions, you will need to connect your

soundbar to your computer network using either the WiFi or Ethernet connection. This is

covered in the section titled . This section also explains how to set the menu

language option.

The Internet Radio

radio stations that you already know and listen to conventionally, or new stations you may

search for. You may set up stations that you like as Favourites so that they are more readily

accessible.

The two sections for DAB and FM Radio describe how to use the soundbar to listen to

conventional radio broadcasts.

The section for the Music Player

stored on a computer connected to your network. The use of Shared Media (using UPnP).

The Spotify Connect

internet based music streaming service.

The Bluetooth      

soundtracks directly from your smartphone, tablet or similar devices.

The section titled Clock and Alarms describes the different ways by which the clock in the

soundbar may be set, as well as explaining the use of the alarms, snooze and sleep timer

features.

The Multi-room and UNDOK section explains how your soundbar may be connected as

part of a wireless music system.

The Display and Audio

The Information



(page 22)

DAB Radio

(page 48)

Clock and Alarms

(page 85)

Multi-room & UNDOK

(page 94)

Information

(page 112)

FM Radio

(page 56)

Music Player

(page 63)

Spotify Connect

(page 77)

Bluetooth

(page 81)

Display and Audio

(page 105)

(page 34)

Internet Radio

Installation

(page 11)

6

Introduction

Controls and connections

Front view

1. Menu Up / Right / Next button

2. Menu Down / Left / Previous button

3. Select / Snooze / Stop button

4. Preset / Play / Pause button

5. Volume Up button

6. Volume Down button

7. Remote control sensor

8. Mode button

9. On / Standby button

10. LCD display

11. Menu button

12. Info button

13. Back button

14. Tweeter / Mid-range speaker x 2

15. Bass / subwoofer speaker x 2

16. NFC detection area (see page 84)

7

6

10

13

14

5 4 3 2 1

8

9

12

11

1415 15

16

7

Controls and connections - cont.

Rear view

17. Infra-red repeater

18. Internal DAB / FM antenna

19. Optical 1 digital input socket

20. Optical 2 digital input socket

21. Coaxial digital input socket

26. Auxiliary input socket

27. External subwoofer output socket

28. Line input socket (left)

29. Line input socket (right)

17

19 20 21 22 23

24

26272829 25

22. Ethernet socket (RJ45)

23. Internal / External antenna switch

24. External DAB / FM antenna socket

25. Mains input socket

18

8

Introduction

Controls and connections - cont.

Remote control handset

1. On / Standby button

2. Key pad buttons 1-10/0

3. Menu Up / Folder Up button

4. Menu Left / Previous button

5. Menu Down / Folder Down button

6. Back button

7. Info / Menu button

8. EQ button

9. Radio button

10. Alarm button

11. Auto Tune button

12. Subwoofer Down button *

13. Subwoofer Up button *

14. Random button

15. Sleep / Clock Set button

16. Media button

17. Mute button

18. Volume Down button

19. Volume Up button

20. Menu Right / Next button

21. Select / Snooze / Stop button

22. Play / Pause button



24. Infra red LED

1

14

19

20

21

22

6

5

3

2

15

18

4

9

11

16

8

7

10

12

13

17

24

23

* Note:

applicable to the SB1 soundbar. The Repeat

function is available from the product's menus

and the UNDOK remote control app.

9

Remote control battery replacement

1. Remove the battery cover on the rear of your remote control by pushing

the battery door 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 (-) ends of the batteries are positioned as shown inside the

compartment.

3. Replace the battery cover

4. 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







            





1

Remote control functions

Most of the functions of the SB1 soundbar can be controlled using either



describe operation using the remote control.

There are a few functions which are more easily accessed using the

remote control. These are:

Radio station presets DAB / FM auto-tune

Random function Audio mute

10

Navigation controls

This page describes the basic means of controlling your SB1 Soundbar. Instructions for

each operating mode are given in the later sections of this book.

1. Pressing the On/Standby button brings your soundbar out of Standby mode.Pressing

On/Standby while the soundbar is in use will cause it to return to the Standby mode

with the clock display.

2. Pressing the Radio button (on the remote control) gives you access to each of the

operating modes in turn: Internet Radio, Spotify, DAB radio and FM radio.

Pressing the Media button (on the remote control) gives you access to each of

the operating modes in turn: Music Player, Bluetooth, Auxiliary Input, Optical 1,

Optical 2, Coaxial and Line Input.

3. Alternatively press and release the Mode button on the soundbar and then use the

Menu Up or Down and Select buttons to select the desired operating mode.

4. Pressing and holding the Info/Menu button (on the remote control) or press and

release the Menu button (on the soundbar) will access the menu system. The Info



being played.

5. Many operations require the user to make a selection from the menu. Highlight the

menu item using the Menu Up or Down buttons. Press and release the Select button

to select that item. If there are more than six items in a menu, then the display will

automatically scroll up or down so that the additional items become visible. A sliding

bar on the right will give an indication showing the current portion of the menu that

is displayed.

If there are many items in a menu, then the soundbar allows the menu to 'wrap around'

in either direction. This can make it easier to reach items at the end of a long menu,

such as a list of countries or Internet radio stations.

6. If an error is made when navigating the menus, it is generally possible to go back to

a higher level menu by pressing the Back button.

Internet radio

Spotify

Music player

DAB

FM

Bluetooth

Main menu

2

4

3-5

6

3

1

http://

Bluetooth

Internet

Radio

My Music DAB Radio

FM Radio AUX

OPTICAL 1

OPTICAL 2

COAXIAL

LINE IN

Introduction

11

Installing the soundbar

If your TV sits on a TV table or cabinet, then it will often be simplest to

place the soundbar on the same surface in front of the TV. Note that the

soundbar’s infra-red repeater function will allow your TV to respond to its

remote control, even if its remote control sensor is obscured by the soundbar.

If your TV is wall mounted, then you may use the mounting brackets



For how to connect the TV to the soundbar, please see pages 14 to 17.

Cautions

• Do not place magnetically sensitive items near the soundbar such as

a hard disc drive etc.

• Depending on the installation environment, it may be better to connect

the soundbar and external devices (such as a TV) before installing

the soundbar.

• Do not place the soundbar within 5cm (2") of the TV.

• Ensure the placement of the soundbar does not block access to any

of the controls on your TV.

 

soundbar, or disconnect the cables before moving it.

TV

Attaching the soundbar to the wall

The soundbar is supplied with mounting brackets to allow wall mounting.

1. Use the mounting template to mark the hole positions before drilling. Take

care to ensure that there are no cables or pipes in the wall near the drilling

locations.

IMPORTANT: Before drilling the holes and applying screws, please make sure

that the screws are the appropriate length for the wall material. The screws

must be able to support the weight of the installed soundbar. The soundbar

and brackets weigh approximately 7 kg (15 Ib).

 

Note : Do not attach the soundbar to a wall that is made of weak materials such

as plaster or wood panelling which could cause the soundbar to fall resulting



3. The soundbar may be placed on the wall brackets as shown.

Continued overleaf.

12

X2

Installation

13

Attaching the soundbar to the wall continued

 

to the wall brackets. Do not overtighten.

Roberts will not accept any responsibility for any accidents caused by inadequate

installations.

5. To remove the soundbar from the wall carefully reverse steps 1-4 and put the wall

brackets and screws in a safe place for future use.

Important

Under no circumstances should the soundbar be placed on the brackets without the

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the loudspeakers, or an accidental pull on the cables could cause the soundbar to fall

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

to the wall are suitable for the wall structure and are strong enough to support the weight

of the soundbar, brackets and cables. The soundbar and brackets weigh 7 kg (15 lb).

Cautions for wall mounting

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the wall after the installation. Incorrect or inadequate installation could cause the



• Fix the cables in place where they will not become loose. If you accidently catch a

loose cable the soundbar may fall.

• Do not attach the soundbar to a wall that is made of weak materials such as plaster

or wood panelled walls.

• Ensure that you use the correct size screws that can support the weight of the

soundbar.

• Never place any items on the soundbar.

• Keep children away from the cables of the soundbar. Pulling the cables could cause

the soundbar to fall.

 

Connecting the soundbar

The soundbar has been designed to allow a variety of methods of connection to your TV and to other

equipment.

In many cases, the TV will already be connected to a wide range of devices. Typically these may include

satellite or cable TV receivers, DVD or Blu-ray players, games consoles, etc. Because the TV is already

receiving both audio and video signals form these sources, the simplest and recommended way to connect

the soundbar is to take its audio signal from the TV. This allows the TV to continue to act as the means

of selection for these sources which helps to keep the operation of the system as simple as possible.

The soundbar can be used in this way with TVs which have either a digital audio output (typically an

optical connection) or a “Line level output” (typically via a pair of phono sockets). Such outputs are



should refer to the documentation supplied with your TV for details of the audio connections available.

The use of your TV as the audio source for the soundbar is described on page 16. The means connection

of other devices is described in the subsequent pages. All of the connection illustrations are examples.

There are many ways to connect different types of devices, and while we make some recommendations,

you may choose to use different connections for your own installation.

Settings for digital audio devices

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required to ensure that audio signal is played correctly from the soundbar. Devices such as cable TV

and satellite receivers, DVD and Blu-ray players generally allow their digital outputs to be set to output

the audio either in stereo or in surround sound formats such as Dolby Digital or DTS. For use with the

soundbar the digital output must be set to Stereo, sometimes also referred to as 'Downmix', 'PCM' or

'PCM Stereo' in the device settings. If this is not done, you may hear either a constant hiss or a loud

buzzing instead of the expected audio.

14

Installation

Multi-room capability

For most of its operating modes, the soundbar is able to share audio with other connected

multi-room products. So, for example, you could choose to listen to an Internet Radio station,

to a Spotify selection, or to an external device such as an MP3 player, and have the sound

played through the soundbar and shared with up to four other devices at the same time.



UNDOK' section of this book, starting on page 94.

When using your soundbar while watching TV the multi-room function is normally disabled with

the TV sound being only available from the soundbar. This is because the delays associated

with sharing the sound with other multi-room devices and keeping them all in step would result

in the sound being noticeably delayed compared to the image on the TV.





playing from other sources to a group of multi-room products there is a very short delay added,

but is it only about half a second. In this case, all the connected devices will play with their

sound fully synchronised.



options' section of his book, starting on page 105.

15

During installation

We recommend that the soundbar and any devices to be connected to it are switched off

(or at least in standby) while the connections are made in order to prevent the possibility of

damage or excessive volume from the speakers.

16

Audio Connection to your TV (recommended method)

TV

Set top box / Satelite / Cable etc

Optical digital output

Optical cableA

Plug the mains lead into

the mains socket and

switch on the wall socket

2

HDMI cable

(example)

Cable with phono plugs

B

Installation

1. Option A. Connect the TV and soundbar using an optical

cable. The connection type on the soundbar is often known

as a Toslink socket. Remove any protective endcaps from



plugs before inserting one end into the TV and the other into

one of the Optical Input sockets on the soundbar.

2. Option B. Connect the TV and soundbar using a stereo audio

cable. The connection type on the soundbar is a pair of phono

sockets (sometimes called RCA sockets), one socket for the

left channel and one for the right. You may also use the 3.5mm

stereo Auxiliary input socket if that is more convenient. We

do not recommend making the connection to a headphone

output from your TV since that will generally be at a signal

level which is too low for this purpose.

3. Use the TV Audio Input option in the system settings menu

to specify which input is to be used for playing sound from

the TV. (See page 105). Once this has been set, you simply

press and release the Media button on the remote control to

select the appropriate input on the soundbar for TV listening.

As explained on page 14, the simplist and

recommended way to connect the soundbar is to

connect it to an audio output on your TV. Many

modern TVs may have a digital output that can be

used see Option A below.

An alternative output using a pair of audio sockets

is sometimes provided, see Option B.

17

TV

Set top box / Satelite / Cable TV etc

Optical cable

C

Plug the mains lead into

the mains socket and

switch on the wall socket

2

HDMI cable

(example)

Cable with phono plugs

D

Optical

digital

output

Alternative audio connection methods

In some cases, there may not be a suitable audio

output available from the TV. If the TV is fed from a

device such as a cable TV or satellite receiver, then

that receiver may have an audio output which can be

fed to the soundbar.

The example shows the TV connected to a cable TV

or satellite receiver using an HDMI cable, and with

the audio being fed separately to the soundbar, using

either an analogue or digital connection. The choice

of connection method will depend on the capabilities

of the cable TV or satellite receiver.

1. Option C. Connect the cable TV or satellite receiver to the soundbar

using an optical cable. The connection type on the soundbar is

often known as a Toslink socket. Remove any protective endcaps

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plugs before inserting one end into the TV and the other into one

of the Optical Input sockets on the soundbar. Ensure that the

digital output is set to stereo (see page 14).

2. Option D. Connect the cable TV or satellite receiver to the

soundbar using a stereo audio cable. The connection type on

the soundbar is a pair of phono sockets (sometimes called RCA

sockets), one socket for the left channel and one for the right.

You may also use the 3.5mm stereo Auxiliary input socket if that

is more convenient.

3. Use the TV Audio Input option in the system settings menu to

specify which input is to be used for playing sound from the TV.

(See page 105). Once this has been set, you simply press and

release the Media button on the remote control to select the

appropriate input on the soundbar for TV listening.

TV

Plug the mains lead into

the mains socket and

switch on the wall socket

Bluray / DVD / CD player

HDMI cable (example)

Connecting your TV and Bluray / DVD / CD player

Optical lead

Connecting TV to Soundbar

Optical cable

Cable with phono plugs

Optical

digital

output

E

F

G

H

18

Installation

Using a DVD or Blu-ray player to play CDs

A device such as a DVD or Blu-ray player can

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audio signal coming via the TV to the soundbar.

If it is desired to be able to play other media

such as CDs, then the additional inputs of

the soundbar allow the player to be directly

connected. In this way, the audio from the

CD may also be shared with other connected

multi-room products. The audio connection

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from the player, while the connection from the

player to the soundbar is used when playing

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is not delayed by multi-room streaming, while

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In addition, the TV does not then need to be

switched on.

The diagram shows the DVD / Blu-ray player

connected to the TV using an HDMI connection

(E). There is an optical connection from the TV

to the soundbar (F) for sound when watching



For playing CDs the diagram shows the use of

either an analogue connection (G) or a digital

connection (H) from the DVD or Blu-ray player

to the soundbar. You would only need to use

one of these two options.

If you listen to DVD or Blu-ray discs with the

soundbar connected using a digital signal

(not via the TV), you should ensure that the

player's output is set to stereo (see page 14).

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MP3 player

Turntable

Stereo cable with

3.5mm plugs

1. Connect a stereo lead from the output of the chosen audio source

to the Auxiliary Input socket located at the rear of the soundbar.

Typically this lead will have a 3.5mm stereo plug at both ends.

2. Switch on your soundbar.

3. Press and release the Media button until the Aux In mode is

selected.

4. Press 'Play' on the connected audio device if needed.

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the volume of any products connected to the soundbar. If used



volume settings of other products in the group.

Note: If the Line Input sockets are not being used to receive

the audio signal from your TV, then they may also be used as

an additional auxiliary input.

Using the Auxiliary input socket

Your Multi-room soundbar has an auxiliary input to

allow audio from devices such as an MP3 player,

CD or turntable to be played to other devices

connected in a multi-room network.

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