Enjoy Listening ROBERTS FM / MW dual alarm clock radio with instant time set Please read this manual before use
Contents Contents .............................................................................. 1 Specifications ................................................................... 18 Controls ............................................................................2-5 Circuit features .................................................................. 18 Switching on ...................................................................... 6 Mains supply ................................................
Controls (Top) 2 3 11 10 4 5 6 9 8 7 1 1. Time Zone button 5. Week Mode button 2. Time button 6. Up button 10. Alarm 1 button 3. Sleep button 7. Radio / On/Off button 11. Date button 4. Snooze button 8. Down button If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 9.
Controls (Front) 15 14 16 13 17 12 12. LED display 13. Alarm indicator 14. Day of week indicators 15. AM indicator 16. Dial scale 17.
Controls (Left and right side) 18 19 20 18. Alarm 1 switch 21 22 23 21. Tuning control 19. Alarm 2 switch 22. Waveband switch 20. Dimmer switch 23.
Controls (Rear) 26 25 24 24. Wire FM aerial 25. Back-up Battery compartment 26.
Switching on 1. Place your clock radio on a flat surface. Plug the power cord into the wall socket and switch on. 2. After a few seconds the time, day and date will set automatically. Your clock radio is fitted with a long life back-up battery to maintain the factory set time, day and date. Your clock radio will automatically reset to the correct time should the power source be interrupted. It will also automatically adjust for summer/winter time.
Setting the year manually 1. To set the year hold down both theTime and Date buttons. The display will change to show the year. 1,2 1,2 2. Whilst holding down the Time and Date buttons set the correct year by using the Up or Down buttons. When the Time and Date buttons are released the display will revert to showing the time. 2 Setting the date manually 1. To set the date hold down the Date button. 1,2 2. Whilst holding down the Date button set the correct date using the Up or Down buttons.
Setting alarm times Your clock radio has two separate alarms which can be set to activate at different times. The alarms can be set to wake you by either the buzzer or the radio. 1,2 2 2 2 2 Setting alarm 1 1. Press and hold down the Alarm 1 button. 2. Whilst holding down the Alarm 1 button press the Up or Down buttons to set the alarm time. Release the buttons when the correct alarm time is reached. The clock uses a 12 hour display with a AM indicator.
Setting alarm day Your clock radio has three different day options for each of the alarms. The Alarm days are: Weekday - The alarm will sound on Monday to Friday Weekend - The alarm will sound on Saturday and Sunday Everyday - The alarm will sound everyday Weekday alarm 1. Press and hold down the Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 buttons depending on which alarm you wish to set. 2. Whilst holding down Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 buttons repeatedly press and release the Week Mode button until Monday to Friday indicators are lit.
Weekend alarm 1. Press and hold down the Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 buttons depending on which alarm you wish to set. 2. Whilst holding down Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 buttons repeatedly press and release the Week Mode button until Saturday and Sunday indicators are lit. 2 1,2 3. The alarm will sound on Saturday and Sunday at the preset time for 90 minutes. To switch off the alarm until the next day press the On/Off button. 3 4. To switch off the alarms permanently set Alarm 1 or 2 switch to 'Off'.
Checking alarm times 1. Press and hold down either Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 buttons depending which alarm you want to check. 1 2. The display will change from normal time to alarm time and the Day indicator will light up to show the alarm day set. 3. Release the button to return to normal time. Snooze control 1. The radio or buzzer alarm can be silenced for approximately 9 minutes by pressing the Snooze button. This sequence can be repeated during the 90 minute alarm period. 2.
Sleep timer Your radio can be set to turn off after a preset time has elapsed. The Sleep setting can be adjusted between 2 and 90 minutes in 1 minute increments. 1,2 2 2 1. When using the radio, press and hold down the Sleep button. The display will show the sleep time. 2. Whilst holding down the Sleep button, press the Up or Down buttons to set the sleep time between 2 and 90 minutes. 3. To cancel the sleep timer and switch off the radio before the chosen sleep time has elapsed, press the On/Off button.
Listening to the radio 1. Switch on the radio by pressing the On/Off button. 2. Select the required waveband using the Waveband switch. 2 1,6 3. Tune in to the desired station using the Tuning control. 4. Adjust volume using the Volume control. 5. The Wire aerial located on the rear of your clock radio is for FM reception. The wire should be fully extended and positioned for optimum reception. 3 For MW reception there is a built in ferrite aerial.
Back-up battery As with all batteries, eventually the built in lithium battery will need to be replaced. A number of factors, such as the length of time between the date your clock radio was manufactured and the date you plugged it in for the first time, determine the amount of time before battery replacement. During this initial storage period the lithium backup battery is supplying power to your clock radio’s computer memory.
Changing the back-up battery 1. Purchase a replacement lithium backup battery type CR2032 or equivalent. 2. Remove the new battery from its packaging so that it is ready to install. 3. Important: Maintain connection to AC mains supply during battery replacement. This will provide power whilst the original battery is removed. 4. Open the battery cover located on the rear of the clock radio by unscrewing the screw in an anti-clockwise direction. 5. Remove the old battery from holder.
Time Zones Your clock radio is set to UK time zone 12 GMT (UTC). Should you wish to take your clock radio to other countries the time zone will need to be reset. 1,2 2 2 1. Press and hold down the Time Zone button the display will show the time zone currently selected e.g. 12. 2. Whilst holding down the Time Zone button adjust the time zone using the Up or Down buttons. See following table for details of time zones and their offsets relative to GMT.
Headphone socket A 3.5mm Headphone Socket located on the rear of your clock radio is provided for use with either headphones or an earpiece. Inserting a plug automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker. IMPORTANT: Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
Specifications Circuit features Power Requirements Mains AC 230 volts, 50Hz Back-up Battery 1 x CR2032 Lithium (3 - 5 year life) Loudspeaker 76 mm Output power 1W Aerial System FM Wire Aerial MW Built-in Ferrite aerial only Frequency Coverage FM 87.5 - 108MHz MW 515 - 1635 kHz The Company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice.
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:- Mains supply The Chronoplus 2 will operate from a supply of AC 230volts, 50Hz only. For your convenience this product is supplied with a plug which is fitted with a fuse of the appropriate rating. If the plug supplied is not suitable for your socket outlet, it should be removed by unscrewing the plug top, the terminal screws, and removing the cable.
General • Your clock radio should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the clock radio. 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.
Troubleshooting In case of malfunction due to electrostatic discharge, it may be necessary to reset the product to resume normal operation. This may generally be performed by turning the unit off and on. In some cases a more complete reset may be needed, by removing all sources of power (battery and mains) when turned off.
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.
ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES 97-99 Worton Road Isleworth Middlesex TW7 6EG Technical Helpline:- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during office hours) Website: http://www.robertsradio.co.
