Roberts Radio Gemini 19 CRD 19 User Manual

CRD-19  
DAB digital clock radio with dual alarm  
Please read this manual before use  
Controls (Top)  
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1. Station preset buttons  
2. Speaker  
6. Tuning Up/Down/Snooze button  
7. LCD display  
3. Auto Tune button  
4. Advanced info button  
5. Classic FM button  
8. Alarm button  
9. Menu/Select button  
10. Standby button  
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Controls (left hand side)  
11. Display dimmer control  
12. Volume control  
13. Headphone socket  
14. Line out socket  
15. Auxiliary in socket  
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Controls (rear)  
16. Wire DAB aerial  
17. DC jack socket  
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Using the clock radio for the first time  
Your clock radio is supplied with a Mains Adaptor.  
1. Place your clock radio on a flat surface.  
2. Insert the adaptor plug into the DC socket located on the rear of your  
clock radio.  
3. Fully extend the wire aerial located on the rear of your clock radio. The  
wire should be fully extended and positioned for optimum reception.  
4. Plug the adaptor into a standard 13 amp mains socket outlet.  
5. When your clock radio is first switched on the display will show "DAB  
Digital Radio" then "Clock setting" and a station search will be per-  
formed automatically.  
6. When stations have been found, the clock information will appear on  
the display.  
7. If no stations have been found "0 Services Found" then "Service N/A"  
will be displayed. It may then be necessary to relocate your clock  
radio to a position giving better reception. You should then carry out  
an autoscan to find stations as described on page 8.  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-  
020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Operating your clock radio  
1. Press the Standby button to switch on your clock radio. The display  
will show "Tuning" for a few seconds.  
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2. If the clock radio has been used before, the last used station will be  
selected.  
3. The first station in the list of stations found will be played. The display  
will show the station name in the first line of the display and other  
information in the second line.  
4. If no signals are found "Signal N/A" will be displayed and it may be  
necessary to relocate your clock radio to a position giving better  
reception. You should then carry out an autoscan to find stations as  
described on page 8.  
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Selecting a station  
1. The top line of the display shows the name of the station currently  
selected.  
2. Press the Tuning up or down buttons to step through the list of  
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available stations.  
3. Press and release the Menu/Select button to select the station. The  
display may show "Tuning" while your radio finds the new station.  
4. Adjust the Volume control to the required setting.  
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Note: If after selecting a station the display shows "Service N/A" it  
may be necessary to relocate your radio to a position giving better  
reception.  
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Secondary services  
1. Certainradiostationshaveoneormoresecondaryservicesassociated  
with them. If a station has a secondary service associated with it the  
display will show an arrow next to the station name on the station  
list.  
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2. Press and release the Menu/Select button to select the secondary  
service. Press and release the Menu/Select button again to return  
to the primary service.  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-  
020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Display modes  
Your radio has six display modes:-  
1. Press the Advanced info button to cycle through the various  
modes.  
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a. Multiplex Name  
Displays name of multiplex to which  
current station belongs.  
b. Time and date  
c. Scrolling text  
Displays current time and date.  
Displays scrolling text messages such  
as artist/track name, phone in number,  
etc.  
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d. Signal strength  
e. Programme type  
Displays the signal strength for station  
being listened to.  
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Displays type of station being listened to  
e.g. Pop, Classic, News, etc.  
f. Bit rate and audio type Displays the digital bit rate and audio  
mode.  
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Finding new stations  
As time passes new stations may become available. To nd new stations  
proceed as follows:-  
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1. Press and release the Auto Tune button "Scan Services Quick scan"  
will show on the display.  
2. Your clock radio will perform a scan of the UK DAB frequencies. As  
new stations are found the station counter on the display will increase  
and stations will be added to the list. When the auto tune is completed  
the first station (in numeric alpha order 0...9..A...Z) will be selected.  
3. Press and hold the Auto Tune button for 2 seconds "Scan Services  
Full scan" will show on the display.  
4. Your clock radio will perform a full scan of the entire DAB III frequen-  
cies. As new stations are found the station counter on the display will  
increase and stations will be added to the list.  
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If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-  
020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Autoselect  
As an alternative to pressing the Menu/Select button to select a station  
your clock radio can be set so as to automatically select a station.  
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1. Press and hold down the Menu/Select button for 2 seconds until the  
display shows "Autoselect ON".  
2. Scroll through the tuning list using the Tuning up or down buttons  
until the station you require is visible on the display, after a few  
seconds your clock radio will automatically select the station shown  
on the display.  
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3. Press and hold down the Menu/Select button for 2 seconds until the  
display shows "Autoselect OFF".  
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Manual tuning  
Manual tuning allows you to tune and add the various DAB Band III  
channels to your station list. UK DAB stations located in the range  
11B to 12D. This function can be used to assist the positioning of the  
aerial or your clock radio to obtain the optimum reception for a specific  
channel / frequency.  
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1. PressandholdtheAdvancedinfobuttonthedisplaywillshow"Sleep  
Set".  
2. Press and release the Advanced info button until the display shows  
"Manual tune".  
3. Press and release the Menu/Select button to enter manual tune  
mode.  
4. Press the Tuning up or down buttons to select the required DAB  
channel. If the channel can be received the Ensemble (group of sta-  
tions) name will appear in the display.  
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5. Press and release the Menu/Select button to select the ensemble.  
6. Press the Tuning up or down buttons to select the desired sta-  
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tion.  
7. Press and release the Menu/Select button to return to normal  
service.  
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If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-  
020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Signal strength display  
1. Tune to the required station as previously described.  
2. Press and release the Advanced Info button until the lower line of  
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the display shows signal strength.  
3. Position your clock radio and fully extend the wire aerial for best re-  
ception using the signal strength display as a guide. Move your clock  
radio around and position so as to give maximum black bars on the  
signal strength indicator.  
Presetting stations  
There are 5 memory presets available.  
1. Press the Standby button to switch on the clock radio.  
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2. Tune to the required station as previously described.  
3. Press the required Preset button, the display will show "Preset 1  
Free" if there are no presets stored.  
4. Pressandholddownthe requiredPresetbuttonuntilthedisplayshows  
e.g. "Preset 1 saved". The station will be stored under the chosen  
preset button. Repeat this procedure for the remaining presets.  
5. Stations stored in preset memories may be overwritten by following  
the above procedure.  
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Recalling a preset station  
1. Press the Standby button to switch on the radio.  
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2. Momentarily press the required Preset button. Your clock radio will  
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tune to the station stored in the preset memory.  
Classic FM button  
Your clock radio is fitted with a button which when pressed will automati-  
cally tune your radio to Classic FM.  
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  
"Signal N/A".  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-  
020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Setting the alarm time  
Your clock radio has two separate alarms which can be set to wake you  
to either radio or beep type alarm. Each alarm can be set to sound once,  
everyday, weekday or weekend. The alarms can be set with the radio in  
the on or the off position. In the event of a power interruption your clock  
radio has a built in memory chip that will maintain all your alarm settings  
when the power is restored.  
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Note: If no buttons are pressed for 5 seconds the clock radio will  
exit the alarm setup.  
To exit the alarm menu at any time press the Alarm button.  
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1. Press the Standby button to switch on your clock radio.  
2. Press and hold down the Alarm button for 2 seconds to enter the  
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alarm setup. "ALARM 1" will flash on the display.  
3. Press the Tuning up or down buttons to select the desired alarm 1  
or 2.  
4. Press the Menu/Select button to enter the alarm day option. If there  
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are no alarms set the display will show "OFF".  
Once  
- Will sound at one time only  
- Will sound everyday  
- Will sound only on weekdays  
- Will sound only on weekends  
- Will switch off the alarm permanently.  
Everyday  
Weekday  
Weekend  
Off  
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5. Press the Tuning up or down buttons to select the desired alarm  
day option, once, everyday, weekday or weekend.  
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6. Press the Menu/Select button to enter the alarm hour. The hour digits  
will be selected.  
The display will show the current time in 24 hour format.  
Note: Alarm times are set using 24Hr format e.g. 2:30PM is  
entered as 14:30  
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7. Press the Tuning up or down buttons to select the desired alarm  
hour.  
8. Press theMenu/Select buttonto enter the alarm minutes.The minute  
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digit will be selected.  
9. Press the Tuning up or down buttons to set the correct minutes.  
10. Press the Menu/Select button to enter the desired alarm type. The  
alarm type can be set to wake you by either BUZZER or RADIO.  
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11. Press the Tuning up or down buttons to select the alarm type.  
12. Press the Menu/Select button to display the alarm setting before  
returning to normal radio mode.  
13. Press the Standby button to switch off your clock radio.The alarm will  
sound at the selected alarm times and will sound for 60 minutes unless  
cancelled.  
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If Alarm 1 set to buzzer -  
If Alarm 2 set to buzzer -  
symbol will appear on the display.  
symbol will appear on the display.  
symbol will appear on the display.  
symbol will appear on the display.  
If Alarm 1 set to radio  
If Alarm 2 set to radio  
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When your alarm is set to wake by radio your clock radio will switch on  
to the last used station.  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-  
020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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To view alarm time  
1. Press the Alarm button to enter the alarm setup, settings for Alarm  
1 will show on the display.  
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2. Press the Alarm button again to view the settings for Alarm 2.  
3. Press the Alarm button to exit the alarm setup.  
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Cancelling alarms  
Whilst an alarm is sounding it can be cancelled for 24 hours by  
pressing the Standby button.  
Snooze function  
1. When the radio or beep alarm sounds, pressing the Snooze button  
will silence the alarm for 5 minutes. The display will show ' ' next  
to the required alarm number. This sequence can be repeated during  
the 60 minute beep alarm period.  
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2. To cancel the Snooze function, press the Standby button.  
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Sleep function  
Your clock radio can be set to turn off after a preset time has elapsed. The  
sleep setting can be adjusted between 10 and 90 minutes in 10 minute  
increments. Ensure your clock radio is switched to the On position.  
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1. Press and hold the Advanced info button in for 2 seconds "Sleep  
Set" will appear on the display.  
2. Press and release the Menu/Select button to enter the sleep setup.  
"Sleep Off" will show on the display.  
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3. Press and release the Menu/Select button to enter the sleep time  
setup.  
4. Press the Tuning up or down buttons to select desired sleep time  
10>20>30>40>50>60>70>80>90 minutes or to OFF to permanently  
cancel the sleep function.  
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5. Press the Menu/Select button. The display will show the sleep  
timer setting then exit the sleep options.  
6. The Sleep symbol " " will appear on your clock radio display. Your  
clock radio will switch off after the preset sleep time has elapsed.  
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7. To cancel the sleep function before the preset time has elapsed, press  
the Standby button.  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-  
020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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System reset  
If your radio fails to operate correctly, or some digits on the display are  
missingorincompletecarryoutthefollowingprocedure. Ensureyourclock  
radio is switched to the On position.  
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1. PressandholdtheAdvancedinfobuttonthedisplaywillshow"Sleep  
Set".  
2. Press and release the Advanced info button until the display shows  
"System Reset".  
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3. Press and release the Menu/Select button to System reset.  
4. A full reset will be performed and the station list together with any  
preset stations will be erased.  
If a problem persists our technical staff would be pleased to help offer  
any assistance on operating the clock radio. Our technical helpline  
number is 020 8758 0338.  
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Software version  
The software display cannot be altered and is just for your reference.  
Ensure your clock radio is switched to the On position.  
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1. PressandholdtheAdvancedinfobuttonthedisplaywillshow"Sleep  
Set".  
2. Press and release the Advanced info button until the display shows  
your clock radios software information.  
3. Press and release theAdvanced info button to return to normal radio  
mode.  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-  
020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Clock display  
When in Standby your clock radio will show the time display.  
1. If your clock radio is switched on, press the Standby button to  
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switch your clock radio to the standby mode.  
Display backlight  
The display backlight can be set to automatically light for 12 seconds  
when any button is pressed or can be switched off permanently.  
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1. Press the Standby button to switch on your clock radio.  
2. PressandholdtheAdvancedinfobuttonthedisplaywillshow"Sleep  
Set".  
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3. Press and release the Advanced info button until the display shows  
"Backlight Set".  
4. Press and release the Menu/Select button to enter the backlight  
setup. "Auto" will be selected on the display.  
5. Press and release the Menu/Select button.  
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6. Press the Tuning up or down buttons to select the desired backlight  
setting, Auto or Off.  
7. Press and release the Menu/Select button twice to return to normal  
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radio mode.  
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Display Dimmer  
Your clock radio has an adjustable dimmer control located underneath  
the unit.  
1. To increase the display brightness rotate the dimmer control clock-  
wise.  
2. To decrease the display brightness rotate the dimmer control  
anti-clockwise.  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-  
020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Headphone socket  
A 3.5mm Headphone Socket located on the left hand side of your clock  
radio is provided for use with either headphones or an earpiece. Inserting  
a plug automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker.  
Line out socket  
A3.5mm Line out socket located on the left hand side of your clock radio  
isprovidedforconnectingtheaudiosignaltoanexternalamplifier.Inserting  
a plug into the line output socket will mute the internal loudspeaker. Set  
the volume control to adjust the line out volume level.  
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Line in socket (3.5mm Jack)  
1. Connect a stereo or mono audio source (ie iPod, MP3 or CD player) to  
the Auxiliary line in socket. Your clock radio display will show "Aux  
in" and the backlight will be illuminated indicating that your radio is  
switched on.  
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2. Adjust the Volume control on your iPod, MP3 or CD player for com-  
fortable listening.  
The Alarms will not operate while you have any connection to  
the Line in socket.  
Note: When you connect the audio source your clock radio will be  
muted. You must adjust the volume on your iPod, MP3 or CD player  
in order to play the sound through your clock radio speaker.  
Fitting a telescopic aerial (not supplied)  
If you have a weak reception in your area you may purchase a telescopic  
aerial from our Techincal Services Department.  
1. Gently pull out the wire pig tail aerial from the aerial socket located  
on the rear of your clock radio.  
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2. Screw in the telescopic aerial into the aerial socket.  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-  
020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Specifications  
Circuit Features  
Power Requirements  
Loudspeaker  
1 x 75mm  
Headphone socket 3.5mm dia  
AC Adaptor  
AC 230 volts, 50Hz  
only  
Line out socket  
3.5mm dia  
Auxiliary in socket 3.5mm dia  
Frequency Coverage  
Aerial System  
DAB  
Wire aerial  
DAB  
174.928 - 239.200MHz  
The Company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice.  
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General  
Do not allow this clock radio to be exposed to water, steam or sand. Do  
not leave your clock 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 of the unit.  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-  
020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Notes  
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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 on the rear of this manual.  
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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