DAB Sound 70 User guide

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System with dock for iPod
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and iPhone
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Introduction ............................................................................................ 2-11
Sound 70 Sound System features .............................................................3
Controls and connections .......................................................................4-6
Remote control .......................................................................................7-8
Connecting loudspeakers ..........................................................................9
Display icons ........................................................................................... 10
Using the sound system for the rst time ................................................ 11
DAB radio .............................................................................................12-18
Operating your sound system - DAB .......................................................12
Selecting a station - DAB.........................................................................13
Secondary services - DAB.......................................................................13
Finding new stations - DAB .....................................................................14
Display options - DAB.........................................................................15-16
Manual tuning - DAB ............................................................................... 17
Dynamic range control - DAB ..................................................................18
FM radio ................................................................................................19-27
Operating your sound system - search tuning FM...................................19
Manual tuning - FM..................................................................................20
Display options - FM ................................................................................21
Stereo / mono setting - FM ......................................................................22
Presetting stations - DAB and FM ......................................................23-26
Language function - DAB and FM ...........................................................27
CD / MP3 / WMA ...................................................................................28-36
Compact discs ....................................................................................28-29
Playing a CD.......................................................................................30-32
Repeat, intro and shuf e options ........................................................33-34
Creating a playlist (program play).......................................................34-35
Display options .........................................................................................36
Contents
Using SD cards or USB memory devices..........................................37-38
SD / USB le and folder selection ......................................................37-38
iPod and iPhone docking ...................................................................39-41
Navigating your iPod ............................................................................... 40
Playing a le on your iPod ..................................................................40-41
Clock and Alarms ................................................................................42-51
Alarms ................................................................................................42-44
Cancelling alarms ....................................................................................44
Controlling alarms in standby ..................................................................45
Snooze function .......................................................................................46
Sleep function ..........................................................................................47
Nap function ............................................................................................ 48
Setting the clock format ...........................................................................49
Setting the clock manually .......................................................................50
Backlight dimmer control .........................................................................51
Audio and Setup ..................................................................................52-58
Equalizer function ....................................................................................52
Bass and Treble settings ....................................................................53-54
Mute function ...........................................................................................55
Software version ......................................................................................56
System reset............................................................................................57
Auxiliary input socket ...............................................................................58
Information ........................................................................................... 59-62
Cautions .................................................................................................. 59
Speci cations ..........................................................................................60
Mains supply............................................................................................61
Guarantee...................................................................................Back page
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About this instruction manual
This instruction manual is split into sections for each of the different operating
modes of your Roberts Sound 70 Digital Sound System. The introduction
describes the features and controls of the product.
There are seven sections covering the main features in detail - DAB radio,
FM radio, CD / MP3 / WMA playback, SD card / USB device, iPod and
iPhone docking, Clock and Alarm, and Audio and Setup. Each section is
clearly identi ed by the shaded heading in the top right hand corner 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 les which have previously been recorded to
CD-R or CD-RW.
The section for SD / USB media describes playback using SD card and
USB memory devices.
The section for iPod and iPhone docking describes how to use your
Sound 70 to play audio les 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, speci cations and war-
ranty information.
FM Radio
(page 19)
DAB Radio
(page 12)
iPod and iPhone Docking
(page 39)
CD / MP3 / WMA
(page 28)
Clock and Alarms
(page 42)
Audio and Setup
(page 52)
Information
(page 59)
Introduction
Introduction
(page 2)
SD / USB media
(page 37)
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Sound 70 Sound System features
The Roberts Sound 70 Digital Sound System provides the following range
of features in an attractive compact unit:-
Radio for DAB and FM (with RDS) broadcasts.
Audio CD player with track search and repeat and shuf e facility (can
also play CD-R, CD-RW discs). *
Playback of MP3 and WMA les which have been recorded to CD-R
or CD-RW.
Playback of MP3 and WMA les which have been recorded to SD
card and USB memory devices.
20 radio station presets (10 for DAB and 10 for FM).
iPod docking connector to play your music collection or video
soundtracks from your iPod and iPhone.
Clock display with time and day when in standby.
Note:
* Transparent or partly transparent CDs may not always be playable.
Unusually thin (Eco) CDs cannot be played. Some copy-protected
CDs may not be playable.
An alarm with snooze feature to wake you to either buzzer, radio, CD,
SD card, USB memory device or iPod (with humane wake system on
buzzer alarm).
Adjustable sleep timer which can be set to turn the sound system off
after between 15 and 90 minutes.
Large easy-to-read display.
An Auxiliary Input socket for playing audio from MP3 players,
iPod devices which cannot use the dock connector, or other audio
equipment.
High quality, full range, stereo speakers (2 x 5W).
Low power consumption when in standby mode.
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Introduction
Controls
1. Select / Autotune / Volume button
2. Tuning Down / Rewind button
3. Function button
4. On / Off button
5. Stop button
(Front)
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6. LCD display
7. Dock connector for iPod
®
and iPhone
®
8. CD open button
9. Infra-red sensor
10. Play / Pause button
11. EQ button
12. Menu / Info button
13. Access to further controls
14. Tuning Up / Fast-forward button
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Controls
(Front further controls)
15. SD card slot
16. USB socket
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17. Intro / Repeat / Timer button
18. Program / Random / Time / Preset button
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Introduction
Controls
(Rear view)
19. AC mains socket
20. USB socket (for software upgrades)
21. DAB / FM wire aerial
22. Left Auxiliary input socket
USB
AUX IN
L
R
SPEAKER
L
R
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23. Right Auxiliary input socket
24. Left speaker output
25. Right speaker output
26. Speakers x 2 (not shown)
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Remote control
1. On / Off button
2. EQ button
3. Auto tune button
4. Intro / Repeat button
5. Display button
6. Play / Pause button
7. Stop button
8. Menu button
9. Folder Up button
10. Volume Down button
11. Function button
12. Preset 2 / 7 button
13. Preset 1 / 6 button
14. Preset 4 / 9 button
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15. Battery compartment
16. Preset + 5 button
17. Preset 5 / 10 button
18. Preset 3 / 8 button
19. Mute button
20. Folder Down button
21. Volume Up button
22. Select button
23. Tuning Up Fast-forward button
24. Tuning Down Rewind button
25. Dimmer button
26. Program / Random button
27. Nap / Sleep button
28. Snooze button
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Remote handset battery replacement
1. Remove the battery cover on the front of your remote control by pushing
the battery door in and downwards.
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. Close the battery cover.
3. 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 such as sunshine, re 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.
Introduction
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Connecting loudspeakers
The loudspeakers should be connected using the cables supplied as shown. The two loudspeakers are identical. One loudspeaker should be placed
in front of and to the left of the normal listening position, and the other in front and to the right.
It is important for good bass reproduction and stereo location that both speakers are wired in the same phase with respect to the ampli er outputs.
This can be done as follows.
Connect the plug of the speaker wire into the socket on the rear of sound system marked L for the left hand speaker.
Connect the plug of the speaker wire into the socket on the rear of sound system marked R for the right hand speaker.
The placement of the loudspeakers will depend upon the layout of the room. Location is not critical, but do not place them in direct sunlight or over
sources of heat such as radiators. Optimum sound quality will result if they are to be placed slightly away from any corners, and with each loudspeaker
an equal distance from the normal listening position and pointing towards the listener.
USB
AUX IN
L
R
SPEAKER
L
R
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Display icons
A. Album indicator
B. AM / PM indicators
C. Clock digits
D. File indicator
E. Snooze indicator
F. Equalizer indicators
G. Signal strength indicator
H. FM stereo indicator
A
I. MHz / kHz indicator
J. Sleep indicator
K. Radio Alarm indicator
L. Random indicator
M. Buzzer Alarm indicator
N. File Intro indicator
O. Nap indicator
P. RDS text indicator
B C D E F
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JKM LNOPQRST
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Q. Repeat indicators
R. RDS Program type indicator
S. FM RDS indicator
T. DAB indicator
U. FM indicator
V. Single line text display
W. Play / Pause indicators
X. Track program indicator
Introduction
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Using the sound system for the rst time
1. Place your sound system on a at surface and connect the loudspeakers
to your sound system (see page 9).
2. Fully extend the wire aerial located on the rear of your sound system.
The wire should be fully extended and positioned for optimum reception.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. When your sound system is rst switched on the clock display will
show 0:00 and the unit will enter the standby mode.
6. When a signal has been found, the display will show the correct time.
7. If a signal has not been found it may then be necessary to relocate
your sound system to a position giving better reception. You should
then carry out an autoscan to nd stations as described on page 13.
USB
AUX IN
L
R
SPEAKER
L
R
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DAB Radio
Operating your sound system - DAB
1. Fully extend the wire aerial.
2. If your sound system is in standby mode, press the On / Off button
to switch it on.
3. Press and release the Function button until the DAB mode is selected.
The display will show 'DAB' and then 'Tuning' for a few seconds.
4. If this is the rst time the sound system is used a quick scan of UK Band
III DAB channels may be carried out (depending on whether scanning
was already completed in standby mode). If the sound system has
been used before the last used station will be selected.
5. The rst station in the list of stations found will be played. The display
will show the station name. When the auto tune is complete the rst
station (in numeric-alpha order 0...9...A....Z) will be selected.
6. If the station list is still empty after the Autotune your radio will display
'No DAB'.
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 14).
Note: that the 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.
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Selecting a station - DAB
1. The display shows the name of the station currently selected.
2. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to scroll through the list of
available stations. Stop pressing the Tuning buttons when you nd
the station that you wish to hear.
3. Press and release the Select button to select the station. The display
may show 'TUNING' while your radio nds the new station.
4. Adjust the Volume to the required settings.
Note: If after selecting a station the display continues to show
'No DAB'
it may be necessary to relocate your sound system to a position giving
better reception.
Secondary services - DAB
1. Certain radio stations have one or more secondary services associated
with them. The secondary service will then appear immediately after
the primary service as you press the Tuning Up button.
2. Press and release the Select button to select the station.
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DAB Radio
Finding new stations - DAB
As time passes new stations may become available. To nd new stations
proceed as follows:-
1. Ensure your radio is in DAB mode.
2. Press and release the Auto button or the Select button (on the remote
control).
3 To nd new stations (using the sound system), press and release the
rotary control.
4. Your radio will perform a scan of the band III DAB channels. As new
stations are found the station counter on the right-hand side of the
display will increase and stations will be added to the list.
5. Alternatively press and hold the Menu button (on the sound system)
or press and release the Menu button (on the remote) then press the
Tuning Up and Down buttons until 'Scan' appears on the display.
Press and release the Select button to carry out the scan.
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Display options - DAB
When in DAB mode your radio has a range of display options.
1. Press and release the Display button (on the remote control) or press
and release the Menu / Info button (on the sound system) to cycle
through the various options.
a. Station name Displays the station name for the currently
tuned DAB station.
b. Scrolling text Displays scrolling text messages such
as artist/track name, phone in number,
etc.
c. Programme type Displays type of station being listened to
e.g. Pop, Classic, News, etc.
d. Multiplex Name Displays the name of multiplex to which
current station belongs.
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DAB Radio
Display modes - DAB cont.
e. Channel & frequency Displays channel number and frequency
for the currently tuned DAB station.
f. Bit rate Displays the digital bit rate for the currently
tuned DAB station.
g. Signal error Displays signal error for the currently tuned
DAB station. The lower the number the
better the DAB signal.
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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 the sound
system to optimise reception for a speci c channel or frequency. Note
that UK DAB stations are located in the range of channels 11B to 12D.
1. Press and release the Menu button (on the remote control) or press
and hold the Menu button (on the sound system).
2. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until 'MANUAL' appears on
the display.
3. Press and release the Select button to enter the manual tuning mode.
4. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to select the desired DAB
channel.
5. Press and release the Select button.
6. If a signal is present, this will be indicated on a signal strength display.
The minimum signal marker (
) shows the minimum signal strength
needed for good DAB reception. The signal indicator chevrons go up
or down showing the changing signal strength as you adjust the wire
aerial or your sound system position. Press and release the Select
button again to return to the normal DAB tuning mode.
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DAB Radio
Dynamic Range Control (DRC) - DAB
The DRC facility can make quieter sounds easier to hear when your radio
is used in a noisy environment.
There are three levels of compression:
DRC 0 No compression applied. (default)
DRC 1/2 Medium compression applied.
DRC 1 Maximum compression applied.
1. Press the On / Off button to switch on your sound system.
2. Press and release the Function button until the DAB mode is selected.
3. Press and release the Menu button (on remote control) or press and
hold the Menu button (on the sound system).
4. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons until 'DRC VAL' appears on the
display. Press and release the Select button. The display will show
the current DRC value.
5. Press the Tuning Up or Down buttons to select the required DRC setting
(default is 0).
6. Press and release the Select button to con rm the setting. After several
seconds the display will return to the normal 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.
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Operating your sound system - Search tuning FM
1. Fully extend the wire aerial located on the rear of your sound system.
Place the wire antenna so that it is as straight as possible extending
either above or below the sound system.
2. Press and release the On / Off button to switch on your sound system
and press and release the Function button until the FM mode is
selected.
3. Press and hold 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 nds a station of suf cient strength. After a few
seconds the display will update. The display will show the frequency
of the signal found. If the signal is strong enough and there is RDS
data present then the radio may display the station name.
4. To nd other stations press the Tuning Up button as before.
5. Press and hold 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 nds a station of suf cient strength.
Alternatively press and release the Tuning Up or Down button then
press and release the Auto button (on the remote) or the Auto Tune
control (on the sound system).
6. When the end of the waveband is reached your radio will recommence
tuning from the opposite end of the waveband.
7. Adjust the Volume to the required setting.
8. To switch off your radio press and release the On / Off button.
Note:
If you nd that FM reception is poor, try repositioning the wire aerial.Fully
extend the wire aerial for optimum reception. If you nd 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 22 for further details.
If the received station is received in stereo the stereo icon
will show
on the display.
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