RDK-2
DAB/FM sensor touch digital radio with
DAB recording and MP3 playback
for under cupboard fixing
Please read this manual before use
Controls
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1. LCD display
2. Tuning down button
3. Tuning up button
4. Select / Record / PausePlus button
5. Timer / Set button
7. Auto-tune button
8. Info button
9. On / Standby button
10. Volume up button
11. Volume down button
13. Preset 5 / Play / Pause button
14. Preset 4 / Stop button
15. Preset 3 / Fast-forward button
16. Preset 2 / Rewind button
17. Preset 1 button
6. Band button
12. SD card slot / Auxiliary In socket
18. Loudspeaker
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Controls (rear)
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18. Fixing bracket
19. DAB/FM wire aerial
20. Mains cable entry location
21. Thumbscrew (2 pcs.)
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RDK2 sensor touch radio features
Clock
Your radio has automatic clock setting from DAB radio transmissions.
The Roberts RDK-2 sensor touch digital radio provides the following
features in an attractive compact unit.
Alarm clock
The alarm clock plays DAB or FM radio, DAB recordings or MP3 files from
an SD card, or may sound a buzzer.
Touch panel
Easy to use, wipe clean, touch sensitive control panel - ideal for the
kitchen environment.
Sleep timer
Your radio can be set to turn off after a preset time has elapsed. The sleep
setting can be adjusted between 15 and 120 minutes.
Radio
The RDK2 can receive DAB, and FM (with RDS) wave bands.
Egg timer
SD slot
Your radio has a useful kitchen timer which sounds a buzzer. The timer
can be set from 1 to 99 minutes. The timer may be used while listening
to the radio.
The RDK2 plays MP3 files from an SD card and can also play its own
recordings in MP2 format.
One touch instant record
The RDK2 has a once touch instant record function (recording to SD
card).
Auxiliary input
The RDK2 can be used as an amplifier and loudspeaker system for iPod,
MP3 players, portable compact disc players and similar devices.
Fixing bracket
The radio has an integrated fixing bracket for discrete mounting beneath
kitchen cupboards.
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A. Front view of radio installed under a cupboard
Fixing instructions
Please read the following installation procedure and familiarise yourself
with each of the steps before starting work. This will help ensure that the
installation proceeds smoothly and without error. You should also read the
cautions on page 40 of this booklet.
Cupboard
1. Determine the desired location for the radio. This must be away from
sources of heat, steam and naked flames (away from kettles, toasters,
cooker hobs, and the like).
B. Side view showing radio installed under cupboard which has
facial panel
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2. Check that DAB and FM reception is possible at the desired
location.
Wall
3. Adjust the aerial for optimal DAB and FM reception. For optimum
reception the aerial may need to run vertically rather than horizontally.
Try to avoid running the aerial near wiring, water pipes, or other metal
structures. You may need to experiment to determine the best position
for the aerial. Use adhesive tape as a temporary fixing for the aerial,
since holding it may affect reception.
Cupboard
Facia
strip panel
Radio thumbscrew
Mounting
bracket
4. Check that the aerial and mains lead can be safely routed and secured
before fitting the radio.
C. Mounting hole locations relative to the front of the radio.
5. Loosen the thumb screws on the sides of radio to free the mounting
bracket. Lift the mounting bracket and tighten the thumb screws.
225mm
6. Offer the radio to the desired location to determine the precise location
of the mounting bracket against the underside of cupboard.
60mm
7. Using a soft pencil, mark the underside of the cupboard with the
location of the mounting bracket.
45mm
Front of radio
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8. Completely undo the thumb screws from the sides of the radio and
remove the mounting bracket.
Mains operation
1. Position your RDK2 touch panel radio as previously described.
9. Holdthemountingbracketagainstthepencilmarksunderthecupboard
and use the pencil to mark drill centres for the fixing screws (4).
2. Plug the mains plug into
socket.
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wall socket and switch on the wall
10. Yourradioissuppliedwithscrewsoftwolengths.Besuretousescrews
of appropriate length for the cupboard material. If those provided are
not suitable for your needs, please use screws with a similar diameter
and head design.
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IMPORTANT: The mains plug is used as the means of connecting
the radio to the mains supply. The mains socket used
for the radio must remain accessible during normal use. In order
to disconnect the radio from the mains completely, the mains
plug should be removed from the mains socket outlet
completely.
IMPORTANT: Before drilling holes and applying screws, please make
sure that the screws selected are not too long. Excessively long
screws may damage the interior of your cupboard.
11. Drill short pilot holes for the screws in the underside of the cupboard.
(Pilot hole diameter typically 2.5mm, suggested drill depth not more
than 12 - 14 mm)
12. Using the screws to fit the mounting bracket to the cupboard taking
care not to over tighten them.
13. Offer the radio to the fixed mounting bracket and re-insert the two
thumb screws.
14. Adjust the height of the radio beneath the cupboard as needed and
tighten the thumb screws. Tighten by hand only.
15. Secure the mains lead and aerial as needed. The aerial has a loop
formed at the free end. This can be fixed as needed. Insert the mains
plug in the nearest convenient mains socket and secure the mains
lead so that it does not obstruct working in the kitchen.
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Operation modes
Your radio has 4 operating modes, DAB, FM, Playlist mode and Auxiliary
input.
1. Press the Band button to change the operation mode between DAB,
FM, Playlist modes.
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DAB mode is used for listening to Digital Radio broadcasts and for
recording programmes to a memory card.
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FM mode is used for listening to FM radio broadcasts.
Playlist mode is used to play back digitally recorded programmes and
for listening to MP2 and MP3 files.
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The RDK2 has a Auxiliary input socket which can be used as an
amplifier and loudspeaker system for external MP3 players, portable
compact disc players and similar devices.
Auxiliary input mode is automatically selected when a 3.5mm stereo
plug is inserted into the socket behind the cover on the front of the
radio.
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Using the touch panel
Your radio has a stylish touch panel instead of conventional buttons. This
is designed so that it is easy to clean using a slightly damp cloth. Do not
use solvents.
Besuretodryofanymoisturefromthetouchpanelaftercleaning,sincethis
may otherwise affect the reliability of the touch panel sensor system.
To operate the buttons simply touch the button area with the tip of a finger
for about half a second. Some operations such as storing radio presets,
require a longer operation of the button. In this case simply keep your
finger held on the button area for 2-3 seconds until the display on the
radio shows that the command has been accepted.
You may find that at first, the radio does not always detect that you have
touched a button. If so, try touching with a little more pressure, a little
higher or lower, or for slightly longer. You will soon find the optimum touch
needed to control your radio.
Using an alternative aerial
Your radio is supplied with a simple wire aerial. This will be satisfactory in
the majority of installations. However, if reception is poor in your kitchen,
you may wish to consider connecting the radio to an alternative aerial.
The supplied aerial is secured by a small plastic cover. Use a cross-head
screw driver to remove this cover. The aerial may then be removed by
pulling with a twisting action.
Once the aerial has been removed, a standard F-type socket is available
to which an alternative aerial may be connected.
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Operating your radio - DAB
1. Place the wire antenna so that it is as straight as possible extending
either above or below the radio.
2. Plug the mains lead into
socket.
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wall socket and switch on the wall
4. The radio will then display "Clock not Set...". The radio will scan for
DAB signals and if a DAB signal is found it will then show the current
time and date in the display.
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5. If no signal is received the radio will continue to display "Clock not
Set".Tryrepositioningtheantenna.TouchtheOn/Standbybuttonand
the radio will re-scan. If a signal is found the radio will then tune to a
station and set the clock as soon as the time information is received.
If necessary reposition again and touch the Auto tune button to re-
scan until stations are found.
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Selecting a station - DAB
1. Touch the On/Standby button to switch on your radio.
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2. During the clock setting the radio carried out a quick scan of the UK
DAB channels. If this was not successful or if you have moved the
radio to a different part of the country touch the Auto Tune button.
DuringAuto Tune, the display will show "Scanning" and as each group
of stations is detected the station count will be updated. The top line
of the display shows a bar graph indicating progress of theAuto-tune.
When the Auto-tune is completed the first station (in numeric-alpha
order 0...9...A....Z) will be selected.
3. Thetoplineofthedisplayshowsthenameofthestationcurrentlyselected.
TouchtheTuningUp/Downbuttons toscrollthroughthelistofavailable
stations on the lower line. To scroll more quickly through the list of
stations, keepyourfingerheldonthebutton. StoptouchingtheTuning
Up/Down buttons when you find the station that you wish to hear.
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4. Touch the Select button to select the station. The display may show
"Now tuning" while your radio finds the new station.
5. Adjust the Volume to the required setting.
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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.
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Presetting stations
You may store your preferred DAB and FM radio stations to the preset
station memories (1 to 5). The procedure for setting presets and using
them to tune stations is the same for FM and DAB modes, and is described
below. Note that the radio stores FM and DAB presets separately and so
there are five of each.
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1. Touch the On/Standby button to switch on the radio.
2. Tune to the radio required station as previously described.
3. Touch the required Preset button for 2-3 seconds until the display
showse.g. "Preset1saved".Thestationwillbesavedunderthechosen
preset button. Repeat this procedure for the remaining presets.
4. Stations stored in preset memories may be over-written by following
the above procedure.
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Recalling a preset station
1. Touch the On/Standby button to switch on your radio.
2. Select the required waveband by touching the Band button.
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3. Momentarily touch the required Preset button, your radio will tune to
the station stored in preset memory.
Note: If you have not previously stored a preset station and the preset
buttons are pressed "Empty preset" will be displayed.
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Finding new stations - DAB
As time passes new stations may become available. To find new stations
proceed as follows:-
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1. Touch the Auto Tune button the display will show
"Quickscan".YourradiowillperformascanoftheUKDABfrequencies.
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 touch
the Auto Tune button for more than 2 seconds and then release. The
display will show "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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Manual tuning - DAB
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. Touch the Info button for 2-3 seconds until "Station order" appears on
the display. Then touch the Tuning Up /Down buttons until the display
shows "Manual tune". Touch the Select button.
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2. Touch the Tuning Up or Down buttons to select the required DAB
channel.
3. Touch the Select button to select the channel. Any new stations that are
found are automatically added to the stored list of stations.
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4. Touch the Select button to return to normal tuning mode.
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Display modes - DAB
Your radio has seven display modes for DAB radio:-
1. Touch the Info button to cycle through the each of the modes.
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a. Scrolling text
Displays scrolling text messages such
as artist/track name, phone in number,
etc.
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b. Programme type
c. Multiplex name
d. Time and date
Displays type of station being listened to
e.g. Pop, Classic, News, etc.
Displays name of the DAB multiplex to
which the current station belongs.
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Displays the current time and date.
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e. Channel and frequency
f. Audio type and bit rate
Displays the current DAB channel and
frequency.
Displays the audio type and bit rate.
g. Signal strength
Displays the signal strength for the
station being listened to.
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Secondary services - DAB
1. Certain radio stations have one or more secondary services associ-
ated 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 when you touch the Tuning Up/Down button.
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2. Touch the Select button to select the station.
3. When the secondary service shuts down, your radio will automatically
switch back to the main radio station (or primary service) if it is
available.
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Using your radio's PausePlus feature - DAB
How many times has your favourite radio station been interrupted by
that phone call from a double glazing firm or someone selling that must
have item?
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With a single touch of the PausePlus button you can put your favourite
station on hold while you answer that important call. After the call or other
important task is finished simply touch the PausePlus button to return
to your favourite station exactly where you left off so that you never miss
a single word.
Radio stations can effectively be put on hold between 5 and 15 minutes
depending on the station you are listening to.
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Note that the
waveband.
feature only operates on the DAB
1. To place your radio in
mode simply touch the PausePlus
button, the sound from the loudspeaker will be muted. The display
will show the Pause symbol and the time by which the sound is
delayed.
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2. To return to the radio station that you were listening to, simply touch
the PausePlus button again and your radio will continue playing from
where you left off.
3. To return to the live broadcast touch the Preset 4/Stop button. The
programme content will no longer be delayed and the display will
return to the normal radio display.
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PausePlus - Rewind and Fast-forward - DAB
While using the
feature you may also rewind or fast-forward
through the program content that is stored in the radio.
1. RepeatedlytouchtheFast-forwardorRewindbuttonstoscrolltothe
item you wish to listen to. Each touch moves forwards or backwards
30 seconds.
2. When using your radio's
feature the top line of display
automatically switches to show the time by which the programme
content is delayed.
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Dynamic Range Control (DRC) settings - DAB
The DRC facility can make quieter sounds easier to hear when your radio
is used in a noisy environment.
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1. Touch the On/Standby button to switch on your radio.
2. Touch the Info button for 2-3 seconds until the display shows “Station
order.”
3. Touch the Tuning Up/Down button until the display shows "DRC
value".
4. Touch the Select button to enter adjustment mode.
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5. Touch the Tuning Up/Down button to select required DRC setting
(default is 0) .
DRC 0 DRC is switched off, broadcast DRC will be ignored.
DRC 1/2 DRC level is set to 1/2 that sent by broadcaster.
DRC 1 DRC is set as sent by broadcaster.
6. Touch the Select button to confirm the setting. The display will return
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to radio mode.
Note: Not all DAB broadcasts use the DRC function. If the broadcast
does not provide DRC information, then the DRC setting in the radio will
have no effect.
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Station order setup - DAB
Your radio has 3 station order settings from which you can choose. The
station order settings are, favourite station, alphanumeric and active
station.
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Note: Your radio default station order is alphanumeric.
1. Touch the Info button for 2-3 seconds until "Station order" appears
on the display. Touch the Select button. The current station order
setting is shown on the upper line of the display.
2. Touch the Tuning Up/Down button to choose between favourite
station, alphanumeric and active station.
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Favourite stations
When this setting is switched on, after a period of time the most listened
to stations will move to the top of the station list and will be marked with
the heart symbol
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Alphanumeric
Touch the Tuning Up/Down button until "Alphanumeric" appears on the
display. Your radio will now select stations in alphanumeric order A....Z
0....9.
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Active station
Touch the Tuning Up/Down button until "Active station" appears on the
display. The display will show only those that a signal can be found.
3. Touch the Select button to select the station order
setting required.
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Prune stations - DAB
Some DAB services may stop broadcasting or you may not be able to
receive a station. The Prune Stations function will delete DAB stations
that can no longer be received from your station list.
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1. Touch the Info button for 2-3 seconds until "Station order" appears
on the display. Touch the Select button.
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2. Touch the Tuning Up/Down button until "Prune stations" appears on
the display. Touch the Select button to select the operation.
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Signal strength display - DAB
1. Touch the info button until the lower line of the display shows the
signal strength.
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2. Position your radio and carefully angle the telescopic aerial for best
reception using the signal strength display as a guide. Move your radio
around and position to give maximum number of black rectangles on
signal strength display.The clear unfilled rectangle indicates minimum
signal level required for satisfactory reception.
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Operating your radio - Search tuning FM
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1. Place the wire antenna so that it is as straight as possible extending
either above or below the radio.
2. Touch the On/Standby button to switch on your radio.
3. Touch the Band button to select the FM band.
4. Touch the Auto tune button, your radio will scan in an upwards direc-
tion (low frequency to high frequency) and stop automatically when it
finds a station of sufficient strength.
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5. 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 will display the station name.
6. To find other stations, touch the Auto tune button as before.
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7. To scan the FM band in a downwards direction (high frequency to
low frequency) touch the Auto tune button for 2-3 seconds and then
release.
8. Whenthewavebandendisreachedyourradiowillrecommencetuning
from the opposite waveband end.
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9. Adjust the Volume control to the required setting.
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10. To switch off your radio touch the On/Standby button.
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Manual tuning - FM
1. Touch the On/Standby button to switch on your radio.
2. Touch the Band button to select the FM band.
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3. TouchtheTuningUp/Downbuttonstotunetoastation.Thefrequency
will change in steps of 50 kHz.
4. When the waveband end is reached the radio will recommence tuning
from the opposite waveband end.
5. Set the Volume to the desired settings.
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6. To switch off your radio touch the On/Standby button.
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Presetting stations - FM
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You may store your preferred FM radio stations to the preset station
memories (1 to 5). The procedure for setting presets and using them to
tune stations is the same for FM and DAB modes, and is described on
page 11. Note that the radio stores FM and DAB presets separately and
so there are five of each.
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Display modes - FM
Your radio has four display modes for FM radio. These use data provided
by broadcasters which is commonly known as RDS.
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
radio:-
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1. Press the Info button to cycle through the various modes.
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b
c
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. Time and date
d. Frequency
Displays current time and date.
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Displays the frequency of the station
being listened to.
If there is no RDS data available (or if the signal is too weak) then the radio
will display only the FM frequency and the optional Stereo indicator.
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Using an SD memory card with your radio
AnSDcardcanbeusedinyourradioforrecording, playingbackpreviously
recorded radio programs, or playing back MP2 and MP3 files copied onto
an SD card from a PC.
Depending on the radio station a 512MB SD card will give typically 8-16
hours of recording time. If you are using a new SD card ensure that it is
formatted correctly (see page 24).
Many different brands and capacities of SD card are available. Your
RDK2 has been tested with a wide range of cards up to 2 GB. However,
there are many different card variants available and not all cards can be
guaranteed to work in the RDK2. The RDK2 will not work with cards
greater than 2GB capacity or cards which use the High Capacity Secure
Digital (HCSD) standard.
Inserting and removing a card
To insert an SD card into your radio, pull forward the door and push the
card label side upward and gold contacts first into the SD card slot on
right hand front side of the radio until it clicks.
To remove the card push the card in slightly and it will pop out allowing
removal.
Note: The SD card should not be removed during a recording as damage
or corruption of files on the card may occur.
Recording a radio program (DAB only)
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1. Tune to the DAB station you want to record.
2. Touch the Select/Record button for 2-3 seconds until the radio starts
recording. The record icon
will show in the top right of the display,
with "Please wait" briefly displayed on the lower line.
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If the Alarm, Sleep timer or Egg timer is in use, the recording symbol will
not be shown.
3. While recording is in progress the radio will display a message on the
lower line, "Stop recording before power off."
4. Touch the Preset 4/Stop button to stop recording. The recording will
be saved on your SD card.
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If your radio is not recording correctly check the following:
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The card is the correct format (re-format as described below).
The card has enough recording space available. (page 25)
The card has not become corrupted (possibly by removing the
card during recording). Re-format the card if necessary.
SD Card Format
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FormattingyourSDcarderasesanypreviouslyrecordedfiles.Italsoallows
an SD card formatted on another device to be re-formatted for use on your
radio. The SD card can be formatted in DAB, FM or Playlist mode.
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1. Insert an SD card into the slot.
2. In DAB mode touch the Info button for 2-3 seconds and touch the
Tuning Up/Down button until "Memory Card" is shown on display.
If in FM or Playlist mode simply touch the Info button for 2-3 seconds
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and "Memory Card" will show on display.
3. Touch the Select button.
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4. Touch the Tuning Up/Down button to step through the options until
"Format" appears on the lower line display.
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5. Touch the Select button "Confirm format / No" will appear on the
display. To format the card. Touch the Tuning Up/Down button so
that "Yes" appears on the display.
6. Touch the Select button and "Formatting / Please wait" will appear
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on the display. Your SD card will be formatted.
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If you do not wish to format your SD card touch the Tuning Up/Down
button so that "No" appears on the display, then touch the Select
button.
You may also use your PC to format the SD card if it has a suitable card
reader. Be sure to select the FAT format (not FAT 32) for the card to be
compatible with your radio. Files copied to the card must be placed in a
folder called RADIO (created when the card is formatted in the radio).
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To view space on an SD card
1. In DAB mode touch the Info button for 2-3 seconds until "Station
order" is displayed. Then touch the Tuning Up/Down button to step
through the options until "Memory Card" is shown on display.
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If in FM or Playlist mode simply touch the Info button for 2-3 seconds
and "Memory Card" will show on display.
2. Touch the Select button. Then touch the Tuning Up/Down button
to step through the options until "Remaining... / Free space" appears
on the display.
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Note: 1MB of space will hold approximately 1-2 minutes of recording.
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File playback
The playlist mode displays the MP2 and MP3 files on the current memory
card. The display will show the current file details.
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1. Ensure your SD card is inserted correctly.
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2. TouchtheBandbuttonasneededsothatthePlaylistmodeisselected.
"Finding tracks" will be displayed then the current recording or track
on your SD card will show on the display.
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3. You can scroll through the list using the Tuning Up/Down button or
the Fast-forward/Rewind buttons.
Note: If no files are found, or if the SD card is not formatted, then "Media
error" will be displayed. Check that files copied from a PC are stored in
a folder called RADIO (created when the card is formatted in the radio).
Files in subfolders within the RADIO folder will not be played.
To play files
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1. Touch the Play/Pause button or the Select button to start
playback.
2. Yourplaylistrecordingswillbeplayedinlistorderfromthefirstselected
file.
3. Topauseplaybacktouchthe Play/Pausebutton.Toresumeplayback
touch the Play/Pause button again.
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Fast-forward files
1. Touch the Fast-Forward button to skip to the next track.
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2. While a track is playing you may touch the Tuning Up/Down button
until the desired part of the track is reached.
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Rewind files
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1. Touch the Rewind button to skip to the previous track.
2. While a track is playing you may touch the Tuning Up/Down button
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until the desired part of the track is reached.
Stop playing files
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1. Touch the Stop button to stop the track playing. The radio will return
to the playlist.
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Delete files
1. In DAB mode touch the Info button for 2-3 seconds and touch the
Tuning Up/Down button to step through the options until "Memory
Card" is shown on display.
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If in FM or Playlist mode simply touch the Info button for 2-3 seconds
and "Memory Card" will show on the display.
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2. Touch the Select button.
3. Touch the Tuning Up/Down button to step through the options until
"Delete track" appears on the display.
4. Touch the Select button the display "will show finding tracks" and will
then display the list of tracks on the SD card.
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5. Touch the Tuning Up/Down button to select a track for deletion.
6. Touch the Select button and the display will show "Confirm delete".
7. Touch the Tuning Up/Down button to select "Yes" on the display.
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8. Touch the Select button and your file will be deleted from your track
list. The radio will return to your track list.
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If you do not wish to delete the track, touch the Tuning Up/Down
button so that "No" appears on the display, then touch the Select
button.
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Alarm mode
Your radio has an alarm which can be set to wake you to radio (DAB, FM),
SD card playback or buzzer alarm. The alarm can be set to sound once,
daily, on weekdays or at weekends. The alarm can be set whether the
radio is on or in standby mode. In the event of a power interruption your
radio has a built in memory chip that will maintain your alarm settings for
when the power is restored.
Note: Alarm times are set using the 24 hour format. So for example,
2:30PM is entered as 14:30. If no buttons are pressed for 5 seconds, the
radio will exit the alarm setup.
Setting an alarm
1
1. Touch Timer/Set button for 2-3 seconds to enter the timer options.
The display will show "Set Clock".
Note that a short touch of the button will allow you to view the settings
but not to change them.
2,3,4
2,3,4
2. Repeatedly touch the Tuning Up/Down buttons until "Alarm timer"
shows on the display and then touch the Select button to enter the
alarm setting menu. The alarm status will show on the display.
3. Repeatedly touch the Tuning Up/Down buttons until "On" appears
on the display. Touch the Select button to confirm the setting. If you
want to turn the alarm off permanently touch the Tuning Up/Down
buttons until "Off" shows on the display and then touch the Select
button to confirm.
2,3,4
4. RepeatedlytouchtheTuningUp/Downbuttonstochoosethedesired
hour for the alarm and then touch the Select button to confirm the
hour setting.
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5. RepeatedlytouchtheTuningUp/Downbuttonstochoosethedesired
minute for the alarm and then touch the Select button to confirm the
minute setting.
5,6
5,6
6. RepeatedlytouchtheTuningUp/Downbuttonstochoosethedesired
source for the alarm (DAB, FM, SD card playback or Buzzer) and then
touch the Select button to confirm the audio setting.
7. The alarm can be set to sound once, daily, on weekdays or at
weekends.
5,6
Once
Daily
- Alarm will sound at one time only.
- Alarm will sound every day.
Weekdays
Weekends
- Alarm will sound only on weekdays.
- Alarm will sound only at weekends.
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8,10
8. Repeatedly touch the Tuning Up/Down buttons to choose the day
option and then touch the Select button to confirm the setting.
If setting the alarm to daily, weekdays or weekends proceed to step
16 since there will be no need to specify a date for the alarm.
9. If selecting the alarm to once you will need to set the year, month and
day options as described below.
When setting the alarm date, the radio will offer options starting with
the current date.
8,10
10. Touch the Tuning Up/Down button to select the correct year and
then touch the Select button to confirm the setting.
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11. Touch the Tuning Up/Down button to select the correct month and
then touch the Select button to confirm the setting.
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11,12
12. Touch the Tuning Up/Down button to select the correct day and then
touch the Select button to confirm the setting.
13. The alarm has now been set and the radio will revert to the previous
time or radio display. The alarm symbol (bell) will appear on the
display.
When the alarm is set to wake by radio, the last used station will be
switched on at the alarm time.
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Whilethealarmissounding,normalradiocontrolsarenotavailable(except
for the volume control). The alarm indicator (bell) will flash.
If the buzzer alarm is used, the volume will start from minimum and
increase in level every few seconds. The alarm will sound for 60 minutes
unless cancelled.
To cancel the alarm
1. Whileanalarmissoundingitcanbecancelledfor24hoursbytouching
the Standby button. The alarm will then be rescheduled as needed
according to its settings.
1
Note: Touching the Standby button once during a radio alarm cancels
the alarm but allows the radio to continue playing. Touching the Standby
button a second time will put the radio back into standby mode.
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Snooze
1. When the alarm sounds, touching any button other than the Standby
button or volume controls will silence the alarm for five minutes. The
snooze symbol
will appear on the display.
To view the set alarm
1. Touch the Timer/Set button and repeatedly touch the Tuning Up/
1
1
Down button until the current alarm setting shows on the display.
1
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Sleep function
Your radio can be set to turn off after a preset time has elapsed. The sleep
setting can be adjusted between 15 and 120 minutes.
1
1. Tosetthedesiredsleeptime,touchtheTimer/Set buttonfor2-3seconds
to enter the timer options.
2. Repeatedly touch the Tuning Up/Down buttons to step through the
options until "Sleep Timer" is shown on the display. Then touch the
Select button to enter the sleep setup.
2,3
2,3
3. Repeatedly touch the Tuning Up/Down buttons to adjust sleep
countdown time ranging from 15, 30, 60 90 ,120 and Off. Then touch
Select button to confirm the setting.
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5
4. The sleep symbol will show on the display and your radio will switch
off after the preset sleep time has elapsed.
5. To cancel the sleep function before the preset time has elapsed, either
touch the Standby button to turn the radio off or enter the Sleep menu
and set the Sleep option to show the "Off" option and then touch the
Select button to confirm.
To view the set sleep time
1. Touch the Timer/Set button and repeatedly touch the Tuning Up/
1
1
Down button until the sleep time shows on the display.
1
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Egg timer
Your clock radio has a built in egg timer to assist you in the kitchen. The
egg timer can be set between 1 and 99 minutes. The egg timer can be
used whether the radio is on or off.
1
1. To set the desired cooking time, touch the Timer/Set button for 2-3
seconds to enter the timer options.
2,3
2,3
2. Repeatedly touch the Tuning Up/Down buttons until "Egg Timer" is
shown on the display and then touch the Select button to enter the
timer setup.
3. Repeatedly touch the Tuning Up/Down buttons to adjust egg timer
ranging from 1 - 99 minutes and Off. Then touch the Select button
to confirm the setting. The use of the egg timer is indicated with an E
in the display.
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5
4. Your radio will sound a buzzer when your desired cooking time is
reached.
5. To cancel the egg timer before the preset time has elapsed, touch
the Standby button to cancel the egg timer buzzer or enter the egg
timer menu and set the option to show "Off" and then touch the Select
button to confirm.
To view the egg timer setting
1
1
1. TouchtheTimer/Set buttonandrepeatedlytouchtheTuningUp/Down
1
button until the current egg timer setting shows on the display.
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Setting the clock manually
If you are unable to receive DAB broadcasts, the clock may be set
manually using the following procedure. Note that the radio may be on
or in standby mode when setting the time manually.
1
1. Touch the Timer/Set button for 2-3 seconds and “Set Clock” will
appear on the display.
2. Touch the Select button to enter clock time setup. The hour digits
will be selected.
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3-7
3. Repeatedly touch the Tuning Up/Down buttons to choose the
desired hour and then touch the Select button to confirm the hour
setting.
4. Repeatedly touch the Tuning Up/Down buttons to choose the
desired minute and then touch the Select button to confirm the
minute setting.
5. Repeatedly touch the Tuning Up/Down buttons to choose the
desired year and then touch the Select button to confirm the year
setting.
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6. Repeatedly touch the Tuning Up/Down buttons to choose the
desired month and then touch the Select button to confirm the
month setting.
7. Repeatedly touch the Tuning Up/Down buttons to choose the
desired day and then touch the Select button to confirm the day
setting.
8. The clock should then set to the selected time, and the display will
show the correct time and date whenever the radio is in standby
mode.
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To view the set clock time
The radio displays the current time and date whenever in standby
mode.
1. To display the time when listening to the radio, touch the Timer/Set
button and the current time will be shown on the display for about 5
seconds.
1
Software version
The software display cannot be altered and is just for your reference.
1
1. To view which software version your radio has touch the info button
for 2-3 seconds until "Station order" appears on the display.
2
2
2. Touch the Tuning Up/Down buttons to step through the options until
the software version shows on the display.
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Auxiliary input socket
1. Pull forward the door on the bottom right hand corner and connect a
stereo or mono audio source (e.g. CD player, MP3 player, etc.) to the
Auxiliary input socket.
2
2. Touch the Standby button to switch on the radio and the display will
show "AUX IN".
3. Adjust the Volume control on your player for comfortable listening.
4. Remove the cable from the Auxiliary input socket to cancel auxiliary
input mode.
Note:ThevolumecontrolonyourradioisbypassedwhenusingtheAuxiliary
Input. Therefore you must use the volume control on the connected player
to set the listening level as needed.
Display backlight
1. The display backlight is set to a low level when your radio is switched
off, and to a brighter level when the radio is in use.
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System reset
If your radio fails to operate correctly, or some digits on the display are
missing or incomplete carry out the following procedure.
1. Switch on your radio.
2
2. Touch in the info button for 2-3 seconds until "Station order" appears
on the display.
3
3
3. Touch the Tuning Up/Down buttons to step through the options until
the display shows "Factory reset".
4. Touch the Select button and the display will show "Press SELECT
to confirm reset . . .".
5. Touch the Select button once more to confirm.Afull reset of the radio
will be performed and all presets, station lists and the alarm setting
will be erased. After the reset is completed, a quick scan of UK DAB
band III frequencies will be carried out.
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In case of malfunction due to electrostatic discharge, reset the product
(reconnection of power source may be required) to resume normal
operation.
If a problem persists our technical staff would be pleased to offer any
assistance on operating the radio. Our technical helpline number is
020 8758 0338.
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The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked N or
coloured BLACK.
Mains supply
The RDK2 will operate from a supply of AC 230 volts, 50Hz
only.
The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked L
or coloured RED.
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
reachapowerpoint, thenobtainanappropriatesafetyapprovedextension
lead or adaptor. If in doubt consult your dealer.
If the mains plug is cut off for any reason, immediately remove the fuse
and dispose of the plug 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
Green-and-Yellow.
or coloured Green or
Fuse
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following
codes :-
When replacing the fuse only a 3 Amp ASTA approved to BS1362 type
should be used. Be sure to re-fit the fuse cover.
BLUE - NEUTRAL
BROWN - LIVE
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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Cautions
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.
•
•
Your radio should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that
no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
radio.
It is recommended to operate the product such that there is a minimum
distance (10cm recommended) to adjacent objects in order to ensure
good ventilation (except for the cupboard beneath which the radio is
mounted).
•
The ventilation of the product should not be restricted by covering it or
its ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, tablecloths,
curtains etc.
IMPORTANT: Please be sure to read and understand the following
points before installing your radio in your kitchen.
•
•
No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on
the product.
•
Before drilling holes and applying fixing screws, please make sure that
the screws selected are not too long for the material that the radio is
being fixed to. Excessively long screws may damage the interior of
your cupboard. Roberts Radio cannot accept responsibility for
damage so caused.
It is 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.
•
•
Do not use the radio in the kitchen unless it is permanently secured
beneath a cupboard.
Do not locate the radio above sources of heat, steam or naked flame
such as a kettle, toaster, hob etc.
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Specifications
Circuit features
Loudspeaker
4 ohms, 100mm
3 Watts maximum
3.5mm dia
Power Requirements
AC mains
AC 230 volts, 50Hz
only
Output Power
Aux in socket
Frequency Coverage
DAB
FM
174.928 - 239.200MHz
87.50 - 108 MHz
Aerial System
DAB and FM
Wire aerial
The manufacturer's name plate is located on the top of your radio.
The Company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice
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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.
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.
These statements do not affect the statutory rights of a consumer.
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ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES
97-99 Worton Road
Isleworth Middlesex
TW7 6EG
Technical Helpline :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during office hours)
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