Use restriction:This device is
authorised in the following
countries for indoor use only when
used with 5GHz Wi-Fi (5150
to 5350MHz; channels 36 to 64):
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STEP 2 - Navigating your smar t radio
STEP 3 - Op erating your smar t radio
O ther information
Bluetooth
1 Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on your smart device.
2 Press Mode to select Bluetooth mode on your radio.
3 The Bluetooth indicator will ash and your radio will show that
it is ‘discoverable’. On your smart device select ‘Rambler Max’.
Once the connection is established the indicator will remain
steady. You may now play your music.
4 To connect a different device press the button and Menu
select ‘Disconnect’. Your radio will become discoverable by
other devices.
Smart Radio with Bluetooth, USB and Streaming Services
and remote control from iPhone and Android using Oktiv
Rambler Max
Battery operation
Internet radio - Listen to internet radio
Podcasts - Listen to Podcasts
DAB radio - Listen to DAB radio
FM radio - Listen to FM radio
Auxiliary input - Connect to other devices
Spotify - Play music from Spotify
EQ Settings - Access equaliser settings
Deezer - Play music from Deezer
Bluetooth - Stream music using your smart device
USB - Play music from USB memory device
System reset
If you wish to completely reset your radio to its initial state
perform a factory reset. Press . Choose Menu ‘System settings’,
‘Factory reset’ then ‘YES’. All user entered settings will be erased.
Media playback controls
Control media playback using the Tuning control for play/
pause, previous track and next track. : These features are Note
dependent on the music being played and will not always be
available.
System settings
You can access your radios ‘System settings’ from the current menu. The system
settings include Equaliser, Loudness, Streaming audio quality, Network, Time/
Date, Brightness, Inactive Standby, Language, Factory reset, Software update,
Setup wizard, Info and Privacy policy.
Your radio has 20 memory presets for
Internet Radio / Podcasts, 20 for DAB
and 20 for FM which can easily be set
to store a radio station or (for internet
radio a podcast).
1 Tune to the required radio station.
Apply a long press on the Favourites
button and ‘Save Preset’ will be
displayed. Use the Tuning control to
scroll to an unused preset or a preset
you wish to change. Press Tuning to
store.
2 To recall a preset station, choose
internet, Podcast, DAB or FM
mode. Give a short press on the
Favourites button ‘Recall Preset’ will
be displayed. Use the Tuning control
to select the desired preset station.
Preset radio stations
Play Internet, DAB or FM radio
USB
Stream your music collection from a USB mezmory device.
1 Choose ‘USB playback’ to playback a USB memory device. The USB socket
can also be used to charge your smartphone, tablet or similar devices.
Internet - You can search for a radio station or podcast by location, genre or by the
station name. You can also store preset stations or add a station to your favourites list.
DAB - Carefully, extend the telescopic aerial. A scan of the Band III DAB channels
will be carried out. Rotate the control to access the full station list. Press the Tuning
Tuning control to select the highlighted radio station.
FM - Extend the telescopic aerial. Rotate the Tuning control clockwise or anti-clockwise
and then press the control to scan low to high or high to low frequency.Tuning
Further in-depth information is provided in the on-line user guide available at www.robertsradio.com
A short press will switch your radio On or to Standby.
A short press will cancel an active alarm.
Rotate to adjust the volume level.
A long press will access the sleep timer when the unit is playing
A short press will access each operating mode in turn.
A short press will access the current menu system.
Press the Menu button to go back to a higher level menu or if an error is made.
Rotate clockwise or anti-clockwise to scroll menu items.
A short press on Tuning/Select will select highlighted menu items.
A short press on Tuning/Select will access snooze when an alarm sounds.
A short press will display information relating to the music being played.
A long press will access the brightness settings.
A short press will change alarm status.
A long press will access alarm settings.
A short press will recall preset 1-5.
A long press will allow preset stations 1-5 to be saved.
1 Switch on your radio.
2 Pressing Mode gives you access to
each of the operating modes in turn.
3 Alternatively press and rotate the Mode Tuning control
clockwise or anti-clockwise to highlight the desired menu
item and then press the select control to select that item.
4 Press Menu to access the full menu for the current operating
mode.
Select music mode
Please read the safety leaflet
provided before using batteries. Specications
Power requirements
Mains (adaptor): 100 - 240V 50/60Hz
Batteries: Roberts Lithium Ion BP3 (not included)
Battery life: Between 8 and 10 hours
Connectivity
WiFi 802.11 b, g, n or a supported with WEP and WPA / WPA2 en-
cryption
Compatible with 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz WiFi bands.
5 GHz Wi-Fi function: 5150 - 5350MHz, 5470 - 5725MHz and 5725 -
5875MHz
In order to minimise its energy consumption when not in use, your radio
will go into standby if it detects that it is no longer being used. By default
this period is set to 8 hours but you may change it if you wish. With your
radio switched on, press Menu, choose ‘System settings’ then ‘Inactive
Standby’ and then choose from 2, 4, 6, 8 hours or Off. Your radio will
go into standby after the selected time has expired.
To connect the optional Roberts Lithium Ion BP3 battery pack,
1. Disconnect the unit from power.
2. Slide and rotate open the battery door.
3. Connect the battery cable to the socket inside.
4. Position cable under the battery and close door.
Headphone socket 3.5mm dia. stereo
Aux In socket 3.5mm dia. stereo
Aerial System WiFi Built-in antenna, DAB/FM Telescopic aerial
Bluetooth standards A2DP, AVRCP, Bluetooth codecs supported SBC
Bluetooth EIRP POWER (MAX.) 6.66dBm
Frequency coverage FM 87.5 - 108MHz, DAB 174.928 - 239.200MHz
Bluetooth 5.2 frequencies 2.402 - 2.480GHz
Product markings
DC Power input 13.5V / 2.0A USB output 5V /1A
This symbol indicates AC voltage. This symbol indicates DC
voltage.
Mains adaptor
Manufacturer of AC Adaptor: Teka, Model:TEKA-TD135200XX, Input voltage:
AC100 - 240V, Input AC frequency: 50/60Hz, Output voltage: DC13.5V,
Output current: 2.0A, Output power: 27.0W, Average active efciency:
86.62%, Efciency at low load (10%) 77.3%, No-load power consumption:
< 0.1W
Please handle with care. The leather-cloth nish may be susceptible to
damage if mistreated. Avoid all contact with any abrasive material, chemical
substances or cleaning solutions. Your radio may be wiped with a clean
lightly damp cloth. Please ensure that the product is unplugged from the
mains socket outlet before attempting this procedure.
Designed & Engineered in the UK
Circuit features
Issue 2
2024-07-08
Roberts Radio Ltd, Roberts House, Hanworth Lane, Chertsey, KT16 9JX, UK
Glen Dimplex Europe Ltd, Airport Road, Cloghram, Co. Dublin, K67 VE08, Ireland
Please read this guide, safety/warranty
and streaming leaet before use
The Spotify Software is subject to third
party licenses found here:
https://www.spotify.com/connect/third-party-licenses
Use your phone, tablet or computer as a remote control
for Spotify. Go to spotify.com/connect to learn how.
• When the Rambler Max is low on battery, the low battery indicator
will be displayed on the screen. The radio will then switch itself
off. It may not be possible to switch the radio back on until the
batteries are recharged, or until the radio is connected to the
mains adaptor.
• If the radio is not to be used for any extended period of time it is
recommended that the battery is removed from the radio.
2.4GHz WiFi EIRP POWER (MAX.) 15.91dBm
5GHz WiFi EIRP POWER (MAX.) 17.37dBm