Roberts Ortus DAB Charge

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Clock radio, quick start guide and safety/warranty leaet.

Features

Controls

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STEP 1 - Plug in & play DAB radioWhat is in the Box?

• Bluetooth audio streaming from smartphone, tablet or laptop

• Wireless charging for use with a wireless charging enabled device

• DAB / DAB+ / FM RDS wavebands

• 20 radio station presets (10 DAB and 10 FM)

• Multi-level display dimmer

• 2 alarms with humane wake

• Sleep and snooze timers

• USB socket for device charging

• Headphone socket for private listening

A - Connect to the mains

B - Switch on your clock radio

C - Select a DAB radio station

Please read the safety leaet provided before

connecting your clock radio to the mains.

1 Place your clock radio on a at surface.

2 Fully extend the wire aerial located on the rear of

the clock radio.

3 Plug the mains adaptor into a wall socket and switch

on the socket.

4 A start up screen will show. The clock will set.

Note: If no signals are found it may be necessary to relocate your clock radio to a position

giving better reception and carry out a scan for new stations.

D - Scan for DAB stations

As time passes new stations may become

available or you may have moved to a different

part of the country.

1 Press the Menu button. Press the Tune

Up or Down buttons to highlight ‘SCAN’.

2 Press the OK button. Your radio will perform

a scan of the Band III DAB channels. As

new stations are found, they will be added to the list stored in the radio.

1 Press and release the On/Standby button to switch

on the clock radio. After each use the clock radio

will remember the mode used and then switch on

in that mode the next time it is used. To switch off

your clock radio press the On/Standby button.

2 If this is the rst time the radio is used a scan of

the Band III DAB channels will be carried out.

1 If needed, press the DAB button to select the

DAB mode.

2 Press the Tune Up or Down buttons to step

through the list of available DAB stations.

3 Press the OK button to select the station.

4 Adjust the Volume.

• Press and release the OK button to cycle through

the various DAB display options.

The display options are station name, scrolling

text, program type, signal strength (the minimum

signal marker (

) shows the minimum signal

strength needed for good DAB reception),

multiplex name, frequency, bit rate, time and

date.

Search tuning - FM

1 Carefully, fully extend the wire aerial.

2 Press the FM button to select the FM mode.

3 Apply a long press on the Tune Up or Down

buttons. Your radio will scan upwards (low to

high frequency) or downwards (high to low

frequency) and will stop automatically when it

nds a station of sufcient strength.

4 If the signal is strong enough and there is RDS

data present the display will show the station

name for a few seconds. Adjust the Volume.

• Press and release the OK button to cycle

through the various FM display options.

To manual tune, press and release the Tune

Up or Down buttons to tune to a station. The

frequency will change in steps of 50 kHz.

STEP 2 - Play FM radio

1 On/Standby / Sleep button

2 Tune Down button

3 Tune Up button

4 Snooze / Ok / Info button

5 Alarm button

6 Menu / Back button

7 Volume Up button

8 Volume Down button

9 Dimmer button

10 Preset button

11 Light sensor

12 Bluetooth Pair button

13 FM button

14 DAB button

15 Wireless charging pad

16 LED display

17 Loudspeaker

18 USB socket (for service use only)

19 DAB / FM wire aerial

20 Headphone socket

21 USB charging socket

22 AC adaptor cable

DAB

There are 20 memory presets, 10 for DAB and 10 for FM. Presets are remembered by the

clock radio in the event of a power failure.

To store a preset

1 Tune to the required radio station.

2 Apply a long press on the Preset button.

3 Press the Tune Up or Down buttons to select the

desired station number under which you wish to

store the station. Press the OK button. The display

will show for example, ‘P1 SAVED’. Repeat this

procedure for the remaining presets.

To recall a preset

1 Choose DAB or FM mode.

2 Press and release the Preset button.

3 Use the Tune Up or Down buttons to select the

desired preset. Press OK. Your clock radio will

tune to the station stored in the preset memory.

Note: The display will show ‘EMPTY’ if no station

has been stored to that preset.

Preset radio stations

1 Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on your smart device. Ensure your clock radio is

switched on.

2 Press and release the Bluetooth Pair button to

select the Bluetooth mode. The Bluetooth icon

will ash on the display and your clock radio will

show that it is ‘discoverable’.

3 On your smart device select ‘Ortus DAB Charge’.

Once the connection is established the icon will

remain steady. You may now play your music.

4 Adjust the volume on your Bluetooth device or

on your clock radio. Press OK for information.

5 The audio player in your smart device may be

able to respond to the Play/Pause, Next or

Previous track on the clock radio. Press the

Bluetooth Pair button to pause playback. Press

the button again to resume playback. Press the

Tune Up or Down buttons to skip to the next or

previous track. Note: Not all player applications

or devices may respond to all of these buttons.

6 To connect a different device apply a long press

on the Bluetooth Pair button. Your clock radio

will become discoverable by other devices.

STEP 3 - Bluetooth

Menu options

1 To access or exit your clock radio’s menu

system press the Menu button.

2 Press the Tune Up or Down and OK

buttons to select menu options.

3 To exit menu options, press the Menu

button as needed.

• It is recommended that the DAB band be used wherever possible as better

results in terms of quality and freedom from interference will usually be obtained

than on the FM band.

Tune

DimPreset

Snooze

DAB FM

Vol

2 3 5 6 7

DAB

Snooze

Tune

DAB

Tune

Snooze

Preset

Tune

Snooze

DAB

Tune

Snooze

Tune

Snooze

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Summary

Plug In and Play DAB Radio

Connect to the Mains

Procedure for connecting the clock radio to the mains power supply.

Switch on Clock Radio

Instructions for powering on the clock radio and initial DAB channel scan.

Select DAB Radio Station

Guide on how to tune into and select DAB radio stations.

Scan for DAB Stations

Procedure to scan for new DAB stations when reception conditions change.

Play FM Radio

Search Tuning FM Radio

Instructions for automatically tuning into FM radio stations.

Preset Radio Stations

Guide for storing and recalling FM and DAB radio station presets.

Bluetooth Connectivity

Pair and Play Bluetooth Audio

Steps to pair a Bluetooth device and play audio wirelessly.

Setting Alarms

Configure Alarm Settings

Detailed steps for setting up to two alarms with various wake-up options.

Snooze Alarm Function

How to use the snooze function to temporarily silence an active alarm.

Cancel Alarm

Instructions for cancelling an active alarm.

DAB and FM Menu Options

DAB Menu Functions

Accessing and using DAB menu options like Manual Tune, DRC, and Prune.

FM Menu Functions

Accessing and using FM menu options like Scan Setting.

Sleep Timer Function

Setting the sleep timer to automatically turn off the radio.

System Settings

Set Clock Format

Configuring the clock display between 12-hour and 24-hour format.

Set Clock Manually

Manually setting the time and date when automatic update is unavailable.

Automatic Clock Update

Managing automatic clock time updates via DAB, FM, or disabling.

Other Information

Factory Reset

Performing a factory reset to restore the clock radio to its initial state.

Language Selection

Changing the display language of the clock radio.

Snooze Time Setting

Customizing the duration for the alarm snooze function.

Dimmer Control

Adjusting the display brightness or using auto-dimming.

Wireless Charging

Enable and Use Wireless Charging

Instructions for charging compatible devices wirelessly.

Product Specifications

Power and Circuit Features

Details on power requirements, USB output, and headphone socket.

Aerial and Bluetooth Standards

Information on aerial system and supported Bluetooth standards.

Frequency Coverage

Specifies the frequency ranges for FM and DAB reception.

AC Adaptor Details

Technical specifications for the AC power adaptor.

Summary

Plug In and Play DAB Radio

Connect to the Mains

Procedure for connecting the clock radio to the mains power supply.

Switch on Clock Radio

Instructions for powering on the clock radio and initial DAB channel scan.

Select DAB Radio Station

Guide on how to tune into and select DAB radio stations.

Scan for DAB Stations

Procedure to scan for new DAB stations when reception conditions change.

Play FM Radio

Search Tuning FM Radio

Instructions for automatically tuning into FM radio stations.

Preset Radio Stations

Guide for storing and recalling FM and DAB radio station presets.

Bluetooth Connectivity

Pair and Play Bluetooth Audio

Steps to pair a Bluetooth device and play audio wirelessly.

Setting Alarms

Configure Alarm Settings

Detailed steps for setting up to two alarms with various wake-up options.

Snooze Alarm Function

How to use the snooze function to temporarily silence an active alarm.

Cancel Alarm

Instructions for cancelling an active alarm.

DAB and FM Menu Options

DAB Menu Functions

Accessing and using DAB menu options like Manual Tune, DRC, and Prune.

FM Menu Functions

Accessing and using FM menu options like Scan Setting.

Sleep Timer Function

Setting the sleep timer to automatically turn off the radio.

System Settings

Set Clock Format

Configuring the clock display between 12-hour and 24-hour format.

Set Clock Manually

Manually setting the time and date when automatic update is unavailable.

Automatic Clock Update

Managing automatic clock time updates via DAB, FM, or disabling.

Other Information

Factory Reset

Performing a factory reset to restore the clock radio to its initial state.

Language Selection

Changing the display language of the clock radio.

Snooze Time Setting

Customizing the duration for the alarm snooze function.

Dimmer Control

Adjusting the display brightness or using auto-dimming.

Wireless Charging

Enable and Use Wireless Charging

Instructions for charging compatible devices wirelessly.

Product Specifications

Power and Circuit Features

Details on power requirements, USB output, and headphone socket.

Aerial and Bluetooth Standards

Information on aerial system and supported Bluetooth standards.

Frequency Coverage

Specifies the frequency ranges for FM and DAB reception.

AC Adaptor Details

Technical specifications for the AC power adaptor.

This document describes the Roberts Ortus DAB Charge FM RDS / DAB+ / Bluetooth wireless charging clock radio.

Function Description

The Roberts Ortus DAB Charge is a versatile clock radio designed for modern users, offering a range of audio playback options, alarm functions, and convenient charging capabilities. It supports Bluetooth audio streaming from smartphones, tablets, or laptops, and features wireless charging for compatible devices. The radio can receive DAB/DAB+ and FM RDS wavebands, providing access to a wide variety of radio stations. It includes 20 radio station presets (10 DAB and 10 FM) for quick access to favorite stations. The device also incorporates a multi-level display dimmer for comfortable viewing, two alarms with a humane wake function, and sleep and snooze timers for flexible use. For added convenience, it has a USB socket for device charging and a headphone socket for private listening.

Important Technical Specifications

Power Requirements:

Mains (Adaptor): 100~240V, 50/60Hz
USB Output: 5V/1A

Circuit Features:

Headphone Socket: 3.5mm
Aerial System: DAB / FM wire aerial

Bluetooth Specifications:

Bluetooth Standards: A2DP, AVRCP
Bluetooth Codec Supported: SBC
Bluetooth Frequencies: 2.402 - 2.480GHz
Bluetooth Version: 5.0

Frequency Coverage:

FM: 87.5 - 108MHz
DAB: 174.928 - 239.200MHz

Product Markings:

The device indicates AC voltage and DC voltage.

Mains Adaptor:

Manufacturer: Dongguan Turnmax Electronic Co., Ltd.
Model: TM-K018VP-00503000PE-03
Input Voltage: AC100-240V
Input AC Frequency: 50/60Hz
Output Voltage: DC5.0V
Output Current: 3.0A
Output Power: 15.0W
Average Active Efficiency: ≥ 81.39%
Efficiency at Low Load (10%): 78.76%
No-load Power Consumption: < 0.1W

The name plate is located underneath the clock radio. The company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice.

Usage Features

Getting Started:

Place the clock radio on a flat surface.
Fully extend the wire aerial at the rear.
Plug the mains adaptor into a wall socket and switch on. A start-up screen will show, and the clock will set. If no signals are found, relocation or a new scan may be needed.
Press the On/Standby button to switch on. The radio will remember the last used mode. A Band III DAB channel scan will be performed if it's the first use.

DAB Radio:

Press the DAB button.
Use Tune Up or Down buttons to step through available DAB stations.
Press OK to select a station.
Adjust Volume.
Press OK to cycle through DAB display options (station name, scrolling text, program type, signal strength, multiplex name, frequency, bit rate, time, and date).
Scanning: Press Menu, select 'SCAN' using Tune Up/Down, and press OK to perform a Band III DAB channel scan. New stations will be added to the list.
Manual Tune: In DAB menu, choose 'MANUAL' then the desired DAB channel.
DRC (Dynamic Range Control): In DAB menu, choose 'DRC' then '0', '1/2' or '1' to make quieter sounds easier to hear in noisy environments. Not all DAB broadcasts use DRC.
Prune Station: In DAB menu, choose 'PRUNE' then 'PRUNE?' to remove unavailable stations.

FM Radio:

Fully extend the wire aerial.
Press the FM button.
Apply a long press on Tune Up or Down to scan upwards or downwards. The radio will stop on stations with sufficient strength.
If RDS data is present, the station name will display. Adjust Volume.
Press OK to cycle through FM display options.
For manual tuning, press Tune Up or Down to change frequency in 50 kHz steps.
Scan Setting: In FM menu, choose 'SETTING' then 'DISTANT' (scans weak and strong signals) or 'LOCAL' (scans stations with good reception).

Preset Radio Stations (10 DAB, 10 FM):

Store: Tune to a station, apply a long press on Preset, use Tune Up/Down to select a preset number, and press OK.
Recall: Choose DAB or FM, press Preset, use Tune Up/Down to select the desired preset, and press OK. 'EMPTY' is shown if no station is stored.

Bluetooth:

Enable Bluetooth on your smart device.
Press the Bluetooth Pair button to select Bluetooth mode. The Bluetooth icon will flash, and the radio will show 'discoverable'.
On your smart device, select 'Ortus DAB Charge'. The icon will become steady upon connection.
Adjust volume on your device or the clock radio. Press OK for information.
The clock radio may respond to Play/Pause, Next, or Previous track commands from your smart device. Press Bluetooth Pair to pause/resume. Press Tune Up/Down for next/previous track. Note: Not all player applications or devices support all commands.
To connect a different device, apply a long press on the Bluetooth Pair button to make the clock radio discoverable again.

Alarms (2 alarms: DAB, FM, or Buzzer):

In standby or on, apply a long press on the Alarm button. Alarm 1 will show. Press Tune Up to select Alarm 2 if needed, then press OK.
Set desired alarm hour and minute.
Choose alarm day option: ONCE, WEEKDAYS, WEEKENDS, or DAILY.
Choose alarm source: DAB, FM, or BUZZER.
Set desired alarm volume using Tune Up/Down.
Press OK to confirm. 'SAVED' will show.
Radio alarms are indicated by the ♫ symbol, buzzer alarms by the ? symbol. Alarms sound for up to 60 minutes unless cancelled. If the radio cannot tune to the selected station, the buzzer will be used.
Snooze: When an alarm sounds, press Snooze/OK to silence for a selected number of minutes. 'SNOOZE' will display. This can be repeated. To cancel snooze, press On/Standby.
Cancel Alarm: While an alarm is sounding, press On/Standby. In standby, repeatedly press Alarm to enable/disable alarms.

Wireless Charging:

Ensure the clock radio is plugged into mains.
Place your wireless charging enabled device onto the wireless charging pad.
Your device will start charging, and the charging indicator (())) will show. If it flashes, it indicates a non-wireless charging device or poor connection. A solid indicator means connected.
Charging time depends on the device. Standby/On - 5W.
A USB socket at the rear can also be used for device charging.

System Settings:

Set Clock Format: In Menu, choose 'SYSTEM', 'TIME', 'FORMAT', then '12' or '24'. A PM indicator is shown for 12-hour format.
Set Clock Manually: If no DAB signal, in Menu, choose 'SYSTEM', 'TIME', 'SET TIME'. Use Tune Up/Down and OK to set hour, minute, day, month, and year. 'SAVED' will show.
Automatic Clock Update: In Menu, choose 'SYSTEM', 'TIME', 'UPDATE', then 'ANY', 'DAB', 'FM', or 'NO UPDATE'.
Sleep Timer: Apply a long press on On/Standby. Set desired sleep time (10 to 120 minutes). Press On/Standby to cancel or set to 'Off'.
Factory Reset: In Menu, choose 'SYSTEM', 'FACTORY', then 'RESET?'. All user settings will be erased.
Language: In Menu, choose 'SYSTEM', 'LANGUAGE', then select your desired language.
Snooze Time: In Menu, choose 'SYSTEM', 'SNOOZE', then select your desired snooze time (5, 9, 15, 20 minutes, or none).
Software Version: In Menu, choose 'SYSTEM', then 'SW version' (for reference).
Dimmer: Press Dimmer to choose Low, Med 1, Med 2, High, or Auto. 'AUTO' adjusts brightness based on environment.

Maintenance Features

The unit will automatically switch to standby mode if in Bluetooth stop mode for more than 15 minutes. Press On/Standby to use again.
The clock radio is designed and engineered in the UK.
The company reserves the right to amend specifications without notice.
It is recommended that the DAB band be used wherever possible for better quality and freedom from interference.
A 3.5mm Headphone Socket is provided, muting the internal loudspeaker when a plug is inserted. Be aware that headphone sensitivity can vary widely.