Roberts Classic FM RD-12CFM Specifications

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Please read this manual before use 


Contents 


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Specifications ee 13 
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Controls (Top) 


























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Digital Audio Broadcasting 


. On/Off button 

. Mains LED indicator 
. Auto Tune button 

. Info button 

. Classic FM button 

. Station presets 


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Telescopic aerial (on rear) 13. Tuning up button 

Line out socket (on rear) 14. Liquid crystal display (LCD) 
Headphone socket (on end) 15. Volume control 

Tuning control 


Select button 
Tuning down button 


If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 


020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 


Battery operation 





1. Remove the Battery cover on the rear of the unit by pushing the SEN ROBERTS 


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2. Insertsix LR14 (C size) batteries into the spaces in the compartment. 
Take care to ensure all batteries are inserted with the correct polarity 
as shown inside the battery compartment. Replace the battery cover. 


3. Reduced power, distortion and a ‘stuttering’ sound are all signs that 
the batteries may need replacing. 

4. If the radio is not to be used for any extended period of time it is 
recommended that the batteries are removed from the radio. 
We would recommend for economy that the RD-12CFM is used on 
the mains whenever possible with battery operation for occasional 
or stand-by use only. 






































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Mains operation 


1. Place your radio on a flat surface. 


2. Plug the mains lead into the Socket located on the rear of your radio 
ensuring that the plug is pushed fully into the socket. 


3. Plug the other end of the mains lead into a wall socket and switch on 
the wall socket. 


«The unit remains connected to the mains even when it is switched 
off. The unit is only fully isolated from the mains if the plug is removed 
from the wall socket. 





Operating your radio 


1. Fully extend the telescopic aerial. On/Off -O 


2. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. The display will 
show "Roberts DAB digital radio" for a few seconds. 





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2. Ifthis is the first time the radio is used a quick scan of UK Band III DAB 
channels will be carried out. The display will show "Autotune Quick 





scan". If the radio has been used before the last used station will be 
selected. 





Autotune 
4. During Autotune as each group of stations is detected the bottom line Quick sgar 





of the display will show its name and the station count will be updated. 
The top line of the display shows a bargraph indicating progress of 





the Autotune. 





5. When the Auto tune is complete the first station (in numeric-alpha Searchin n 











order 0...9...A....Z) will be selected. 





6. Ifthe station list is still empty after the Autotune your radio will display  TIUITIUT 24 
"No Signa SETS 


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7. If no signals are found it may be necessary to relocate your radio 





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If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 
020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 4 


Selecting a station 


1. 


The top line of the display shows the name of the station currently 
selected. 


Rotate the Tuning control or press the Up or Down buttons to scroll 
through the list of available stations. 


Press and release the Select button to select the station. The display 
may show "Tuning" while your radio finds the new station. 


Adjust the Volume control to the required setting. 


Note: If after selecting a station the display shows "Not Available" it 
may be necessary to relocate your radio to a position giving better 
reception. 


Tuning 


Lk Select 





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Secondary services 


1. Certain radio stations have one or more secondary services asso- 
ciated with them. If a station has a secondary service associated 
with it the display will show ">" next to the station name on the station 
list. The secondary service will then appear immediately after the 
primary service as you turn the tuning control. 





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Display modes 
Your radio has five display modes:- 


1. Press the Info button to cycle through the various modes. 


a. Scrolling text Displays scrolling text messages such 
as artist/track name, phone in number, 
etc. 

b. Programme Type Displays type of station being listened to 


e.g. Pop, Classic, News, etc. 


c. Multiplex Name Displays name of multiplex to which 
current station belongs. 


d. Signal strength Displays signal strength for station being 
listened to. 
e. Time and date Displays current time and date. 


If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 
020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 


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Finding new stations 


As time passes new stations may become available. To find new 
stations proceed as follows:- 


1. Press and release the Auto Tune button, the display will show 
Autotune Quick scan. Your radio will perform a scan of the UK DAB 
frequencies. 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. 


2. To carry out a full scan of the entire DAB Band III frequencies press 
and hold down the Auto Tune button for more than 2 seconds and 
then release. The display will show Autotune Full scan. 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. 


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Autoselect 


As an alternative to pressing the Select button to select a station your 
radio can be set so as to automatically select a station. 


1. Rotate the Tuning control a few clicks in either direction, imme- 
diately press and hold down the Select button until the display 
shows Autoselect ON. 


2. Rotate the Tuning control or press the Up or Down buttons until 
the station you require is visible on the display. After a few seconds 
your radio will automatically select the station shown on the display. 

3. To switch off autoselect rotate the Tuning control a few clicks 
in either direction, immediately press and hold down the Select 
button until the display shows Autoselect OFF. 


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Tuning 


Lk Select 








Autoselect OH 











Autoselect OFF 














Manual Tuning 


Manual tuning allows you to tune directly to the various Band III DAB 
channels. UK DAB stations are currently located in the range 11B to 12D. 


1. Press and hold down the Select button until the display shows 
Manual tune. Release the Select button. 


2. Rotate the Tuning control or press the Up or Down buttons to 
select the required DAB channel. 


3. Press and release the Select button to select the channel. 


4. Rotate the Tuning control or press the Up or Down buttons to 
select the stations contained within the Multiplex (group of stations) 
for the selected DAB channel. 


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Signal strength display 
1. Repeatedly press and release the Info button until the lower line z 
of the display shows signal strength. Classic FH DAE 
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2. Position your radio and angle the telescopic aerial for best reception 
using the signal strength display as a guide. Move your radio around 
and position so as to give maximum number of black rectangles on 
the signal strength display. 


3. The clear unfilled rectangle indicates minimum signal level required 
for satisfactory reception. 


If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 
020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 














Classic FM button 





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Your radio is fitted with a button which when pressed will automatically CLASSIC Js 
tune your radio to Classic FM. ch 


1. Press the Classic FM button. 





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2. Your radio will automatically tune to Classic FM. 











Note: If Classic FM is not available in your area the display will show 
"Not Found" 





Presetting stations 


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There are 5 memory presets. 


1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 


«——_—_————_ Station Presets ——_—_—____@ 


2. Tune to the required station as previously described. 


3. Press and hold down the required Preset button until the display 
shows e.g. Preset 1 stored. The station will be stored under the 
chosen preset button. Repeat this procedure for the remaining 








presets. 
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1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. On/Off -O 


2. Momentarily press the required Preset button, your radio will tune 
to the station stored in preset memory. 


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If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 
020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 10 


System reset Zë 


If your radio fails to operate correctly, or some digits on the display are 
missing or incomplete carry out the following procedure. On/Off -O 


1. Switch off your radio 


2. Switch on your radio - before the screen shows Roberts DAB digital dé 
radio press and hold down the Select button until the display 


shows System Reset. On/Off -O 


3. A full reset will be performed and all presets and station lists will be Lk Select 
erased. 


4. A Quick scan will then be performed. 





If a problem persists our technical staff would be pleased to help System reset 
offer any assistance on operating the radio. Our technical helpline 
number is 020 8758 0338. 








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Headphone socket 


A 3.5mm Headphone Socket located on the right-hand end of your 
radio is provided for use with either headphones or an earpiece. 
Inserting a plug automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker. 


Line out socket 


A 3.5mm Line out socket located on the rear of your radio is provided 
for connecting the audio signal to an external amplifier. Inserting a line out 
audio cable will not mute the internal loudspeaker. Set the volume control 
to minimum if desired. 











Display backlight 
1. The display backlight will be switched on for approximately 12 
seconds when any bution is pressed. (If using battery source) 

















2. When your radio is powered by the AC mains the display backlight 
will always be switched on. 








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If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 


020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 12 


General 


Do not allow this radio to be exposed to water, steam or sand. Do not 
leave your radio where excessive heat could cause damage such as in 
a parked car where the heat from the sun can build up even though the 
outside temperature may not seem too high. 


* The name plate is located on the bottom panel. 





Specifications 

Power Requirements 

Mains AC 230 volts, 50Hz “Vv only 
Batteries 6 x LR14 (C size) 


Battery Life 


Approx. 17 hours of listening for 4 hours a day 
at normal volume using alkaline cells. 


Frequency Coverage 
DAB 174.928 - 239.200MHz 


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Circuit Features 


Loudspeaker 


Output Power 


Headphone socket 


Aerial System 


92mm 160hms 


3W into 160hms 


3.5mm dia 


Telescopic aerial 


Mains supply 

The RD-12CFM will operate from a supply of AC 230 volts, 50Hz “ 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 mains 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 = 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. 


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Blue (Neutral) 











Fuse 


When replacing the fuse only a 3A ASTA approved to BS1362 type 
should be used and be sure to re-fit the fuse cover. 


IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN. 


Replacement fuse holders are available from Roberts Radio Technical 
Services at the address shown on the rear of this manual. 


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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 below. 


ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES 
97-99 Worton Road 
Isleworth Middlesex 
TW7 6EG 
Issue2 Technical Helpline :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during office hours) 


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