ROBERTS Revival Icon Portable Smart Speaker User Guide

ROBERTS Revival Icon Portable Smart Speaker

Product Information

Revival Icon – Portable Smart Speaker
The Revival Icon is a portable smart speaker that offers various features including DAB+ and FM RDS radio, Bluetooth connectivity, streaming services compatibility, and app control from iPhone and Android devices.

Key Features:

• DAB+ and FM RDS radio
• Bluetooth connectivity
• Streaming services compatibility (TIDAL, Qobuz, TuneIn, and iHeartRadio)
• App control from iPhone and Android devices
• Headphone and microphone support
• USB charging and AUX audio playback

Product Usage Instructions

Power On:

1. Connect the power cable to the base of the unit.
2. Plug the other end of the power cable into a power outlet.
3. Press the Power/Volume dial to turn on the unit.

Selecting Audio Source:

1. Press the Power/Volume dial to turn on the unit.
2. Press the Mode button to access the source screen.
3. Turn the Tuning dial to choose a new mode.
4. Press the Tuning dial to select the chosen mode.

DAB/FM Radio:

1. Ensure the aerial is fully extended.
2. Press the Mode button.
3. Turn the Tuning/Select dial and push to choose DAB or FM radio.
4. DAB: The radio will scan for radio stations. Once the scan is complete, use the Tuning dial to select a station and press to choose it.
5. FM: Turn the Tuning dial to change the frequency. Push the dial to scan to the next radio station.

WiFi Streaming:

1. Download the Roberts app from the App Store or Google Play Store on your phone.
2. Press the Mode button to switch the unit to WiFi mode.
3. Press and hold the Action button until WiFi setup starts.
4. Open the Roberts app on your phone and choose the ‘+’ button to add a device to your WiFi network.
5. The app should detect the radio and allow you to add it to your WiFi network.
6. Once connected, apps like Spotify can stream directly to your radio.

Bluetooth:
To use Bluetooth, simply pair your device with the Revival Icon speaker through your device’s Bluetooth settings. Once paired, you can stream audio wirelessly from your device to the speaker.

Amazon Alexa:
To use Amazon Alexa voice assistant, follow these steps:

1. Enter the settings page within the Roberts app on your phone.
2. Choose ‘Amazon Alexa’ settings and sign in with your Amazon account.
3. Say “Alexa” and your Revival Icon speaker should respond to Alexa commands.

Please read this Quick Start Guide & safety/warranty leaflet before use. Scan for full instructions.
www.roberts.support/icon

Key Features

• Internet / DAB+ / FM RDS radio with full-colour display
• Spotify Connect, Deezer, Amazon music, TIDAL,Qobuz, TuneIn and iHeartRadio (Third-party streaming services may require a subscription) Alexa voice assistant with physical mute switch for privacy
• Chromecast built-in to stream favourite music and pps from smartphone/tablet
• Stream music from your smartphone / tablet via Bluetooth
• Play MP3 / WMA / AAC / FLAC / ALAC files via DLNA or from USB
• Full range speaker with tuned bass reflex enclosure Full control via the Roberts smartphone app (for Apple iOS and Android)
• 30 presets for radio or streaming sources
• WiFi connection (2.4 and 5GHz)
• Equaliser profiles plus custom bass/treble option in custom user EQ setting
• USB charging of smartphone, tablet or similar devices
• Auxiliary input
• Headphone/line output
• Multiroom streaming capable

Power On

1. Plug the mains adapter into the power port on the base of the unit then into a power outlet.
2. Press the Power/ Volume dial.
3. The display on the audio system will show a  start up screen for a few seconds. The system will resume the last used audio mode (default is DAB radio).

Control & Navigation

Press to turn radio on or off
A long press will access the sleep timer
Rotate to adjust volume
Rotate to scroll through menu items or skip songs in Bluetooth or when streaming
Press to select an item or play/pause playback
MODE: Press to change sound source (mode)
ACTION: Press to activate Alexa
Press and hold to pair / start WiFi setup or BT pairing
FAVOURITE: Press to recall a preset (Press and hold to save a preset)
MENU: Press to enter/exit menus

Get Started

The Roberts Icon allows you to listen to a World of audio. To do this, switch it on, and select the audio source as follows:

1. Press the Power/ Volume dial to turn the unit on.
2. Press Mode to access the source screen and turn the Tuning dial to choose a new mode. Press the Tuning dial to select a new mode.

DAB / FM Radio

Ensure the Aerial is fully extended.
Press the MODE button and turn the TUNING/SELECT dial and push to choose DAB or FM Radio.

DAB:
When you use DAB for the first time, the radio will scan for radio stations. When the scan is complete, you can turn the tuning dial to select a station to listen to and press to choose it.

FM:
Turn the Tuning dial to change the frequency. Push the dial to scan to the next radio station

Favourites (Presets):
You can use the Favorite button to store and recall your favorite DAB/FM stations. Press and hold to store a station. Short press the button to recall a station.

WiFi Streaming

To listen to internet radio, stream music, use Alexa voice commands or Chromecast, the unit must first be connected to your WiFi network.

1. Use your phone to download the Roberts app from the App Store or Google Play Store.
2. Press the MODE button to switch the unit to WiFi mode. Then press and hold the ACTION button until WiFi set up starts. The radio will show flashing voice assistant lights and enter WiFi setup mode.
3. Open the Roberts app on your phone and choose the ‘+’ button to add a device to your WiFi network. The app should pick up the radio and allow you to add it to your WiFi network.
4. When the device is connected, apps like Spotify will be able to stream directly to your radio.

Amazon Alexa – to use the Alexa voice assistant, you will need to enter the settings page within the Roberts app, and choose ‘Amazon Alexa’ settings, and sign in. This will allow your radio to respond to Alexa commands. Say ‘Alexa’ and your device should respond.

Bluetooth

1. Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on your smart device.

2. Press Mode to select Bluetooth mode on your audio system.

3. The Bluetooth indicator will flash blue when your radio is ‘discoverable’.

4. On your smart device select, enter Bluetooth settings and look for ‘Icon —-’
   (where —- is a unique code for your radio). Choose this device and your phone should pair and connect. Whilst paired, you can stream from any audio app on your phone to the radio.

5. To connect a different device, long press the ACTION button. This will cause the radio to disconnect from the connected device and become discoverable to a new device.

Please note: when you enter Bluetooth mode, the radio will attempt to pair automatically with the last available paired device.

USB Player & AUX input

You can plug in a USB memory device in to the USB socket to play back compatible media files. The USB stick should be formatted on a PC (Fat 32). Check online for details of compatible media formats – mp3 is the most commonly used for this purpose.
The AUX input is a 3.5mm stereo inputs calibrated to normal -10dB line level. Use this to connect the radio as a speaker to external equipment such as a CD player or TV.

Battery Connection

To connect the optional 3 cell Lithium Ion battery,

1. Slide and rotate open the battery door.
2. Push battery plug into socket.
3. Ribbon cable must be positioned under battery.

Safety and Warranty information

General Safety

• Your product, AC/DC adaptor or mains cable should not be exposed to liquids, steam, sand, dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as
  vases, shall be placed on the product, adaptor or mains cable.

• 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.

• The ventilation of the product should not be restricted by covering it or its ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains etc.

• No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the product.

• 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.

• There are no user serviceable parts inside this product.

• Do not attempt to disassemble any part of the product.

• The product must be used in a moderate climate.

• Operating temperature range +5°C to +40°C

• For products with WiFi – To maintain the compliance with the WiFi RF exposure requirement, place the product at least 20 cm (8 inches) from nearby persons except when operating the controls.

Mains powered products

IMPORTANT: The mains adaptor / mains cable is used as the means of connecting the product to the mains supply. The mains socket and any multi-way mains block used for the product must remain accessible during normal use. In order to disconnect the product from the mains, the mains adaptor / mains cable should be removed from the mains socket outlet completely.
Use only the mains adaptor / mains cable provided with the product, or a genuine replacement provided by Roberts Radio. The use of alternative adaptors / mains cables will invalidate the guarantee.

Headphones

IMPORTANT: Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.

For products with WiFi
Use restriction: This device is authorized in the following countries for indoor use only when used with 5GHz Wi-Fi (5150 to 5350MHz; channels 36 to 64):

Electro-magnetic compatibility advice
In the event of a malfunction due to electrostatic discharge, mains power supply transients or short interruptions, reset the product to resume normal operation. If you are not able to perform the reset operation, removal and reconnection of the power supply and batteries may be required.
If the product is used in an environment with any ESD Immunity / Radiated Immunity / Conducted Immunity disturbance, the product may malfunction. It will automatically recover to normal when the ESD Immunity / Radiated Immunity / Conducted Immunity disturbance is stopped.

Product Markings

Battery Safety (General)

IMPORTANT: The batteries (battery pack or installed batteries) should not be exposed to excessive heat such as from direct sunshine, fire or the like. After use, disposable batteries should if possible be taken to a suitable recycling centre. On no account should batteries be disposed of by incineration.
IMPORTANT: Danger of explosion if batteries are incorrectly replaced. Replace batteries only with the same or equivalent type. Do not replace the battery with an incorrect type which could void protection or which does not provide protection (e.g. certain types of lithium batteries).
Improper use of batteries may result in leakage of fluid, overheating or explosion. Battery fluid is corrosive and may also be toxic. Battery fluid can cause skin burns, can damage the eyes, and can be harmful if swallowed.

1. Keep batteries out of the reach of children. They can be a choking hazard.
2. Do not heat, open, puncture, mutilate or dispose of batteries by burning.
3. Do not mix different battery types or old and new batteries. Always replace all the batteries at the same time.
4. Do not carry or store batteries such that metal objects may contact the end caps.
5. Remove batteries from the product if they are worn out or if you are storing it for a long time.
6. Remove old or worn out batteries promptly, and recycle or dispose of them according to the regulations applicable to your location.
7. If a battery does leak, remove all batteries from the product, taking care to avoid directly touching the leaked fluid. If the fluid contacts skin or clothes wash with water immediately.

Before inserting new batteries, thoroughly clean the battery compartment with a damp paper towel, or follow the battery manufacturer’s advice for clean up. Batteries must never be discarded by incineration, by fire, in a hot oven, by cutting or mechanically crushing, which could cause an explosion. Do not leave a battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment which may cause explosion or leakage of flammable liquid or gas. Do not leave a battery under extremely low air pressure which could cause an explosion or leakage of flammable liquid or gas.

Recycling

This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European directive 2012/19/EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment. The user has the choice to give the product to a competent recycling organization or to the retailer when buying a new electrical or electronic equipment.
Hereby, Roberts Radio, declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.robertsradio.com

Warranty

This product is guaranteed for twenty four months from the date of purchase by 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. resulting from incorrect use.
2. Consequential damage.
3. Product with removed or defaced serial numbers.

N.B. Damaged or broken aerials or styli will not be replaced under guarantee.
Procedure: Any claim under this guarantee should be made through the dealer from whom the product 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 product to the company’s service department for attention. In the event that it is not possible to return the product to the Roberts dealer from whom it was purchased, please contact Roberts Radio using the contact details on the www.robertsradio.com website.
For product repairs falling outside the guarantee period, please refer to the ‘Customer care’ tab on the www.robertsradio.com website. These statements do not affect the statutory rights of a consumer.
Roberts Radio Ltd, Stoney Lane, Whiston,
Prescot, L35 2XW, UK
Glen Dimplex Europe Ltd, Airport Road, Cloghran,
Co. Dublin, K67 VE08, Ireland
www.robertsradio.com
© 2023 Roberts Radio Limited
Issue 1 2023-03-20

References

• Official Roberts Radio Online Shop | British Audio

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