ROBERTS R9968 Sound for Generations Analogue World Radio R9968 Issue 2.
Contents Contents .............................................................................. 2 Setting the alarm to buzzer ............................................. 13 Controls ........................................................................... 3-6 Setting the alarm to radio ................................................ 14 Batteries .............................................................................. 7 Checking the alarm time ................................................
1 OVERVIEW Controls - Front 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 12 1. Display 6. On/Off Sleep 11. Time Zone Dial 2. Time Set 7. Alarm 12. Summer Time 3. Alarm Set 8. Hour Set 13. Lock 4. 12/24 Hour 9. Minute Set 5. H/W Summer 10. H.T.Z. If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 3 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) R9968 Issue 2.
Controls Right side Left side 14 16 17 15 18 14. Tuning dial 16. Volume control 15. Mono/Stereo switch 17. Headphones socket 18. DC 3-6V Power Input socket 4 R9968 Issue 2.
Controls Top 20 19 21 19. Telescopic aerial 20. Band selection switch 21. Snooze & light button Bottom 23 22 22. Battery compartment 23. Reset button If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 5 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) R9968 Issue 2.
Controls Back 24 25 24. Map of World Time Zones 25. Frequency Scale 6 R9968 Issue 2.
Batteries 1. Batteries should be replaced when the Battery Level icon shows low. 2. Press the On/Off Sleep button to switch the radio off before replacing the batteries. 3. Open the battery cover located on the underside of your receiver by pressing down and lifting the battery cover. 2 4. Insert 2 x AA batteries into the compartment. Make sure that the (+) and (-) ends of the batteries are positioned as shown on the rear of the receiver.
Disabling the buttons The Lock button is used to prevent unintentional operation of your receiver. 1. Press the Lock button to disable the buttons on the receiver. The will be shown in the top display panel. This will prevent Key icon accidental operation when your receiver is packed in a suitcase or travel bag. 1 This does not affect the Volume control, the Stereo/Mono switch or the Waveband switch. 2.
Setting the local time 1. After setting the time zone the bottom screen will flash the default time setting, 12:00 and the Home icon . If you want to change the local time later, press and hold the Time Set button until the time flashes in the bottom display. 2 1 2. Press the Hour button to change the hour. 3. Press the Min. button to change the minutes. 3 4 4. Press the 12/24 button to switch between 12 and 24 hour clock formats.
Switching between local time and GMT 1. Press the H/W Summer button to switch between local time and GMT. 1 2. The displays will swap over the time settings. 3. Press the H/W Summer button again to return the displays. 3 Short wave radio reception Your World Receiver can receive signals in a number of wavebands. FM and MW stations are always set at the same position on the tuning scale because they are broadcast at fixed wavelengths and frequencies.
Listening to the radio 1. Switch on your receiver by pressing the ON/OFF Sleep button. 1 2. The receiver will automatically tune in to the last radio station selected. 3. The radio frequency and waveband information will show in the top display. 4 4. Slide the Waveband switch to the required waveband. The selected band is indicated in the top display. 5. Tune in to the desired station by rotating the Tuning control. The station frequency is shown in the top display. 6.
Setting the alarm time The alarm is always set in local time, with the Home icon displayed. will flash in the 1. Press the Alarm button. The Alarm icon display for a few seconds before returning to the clock display. 1 2 is flashing, press the Alarm button 2. While the Alarm icon again to select the buzzer alarm mode. The Buzzer icon will appear and flash in the display. 3. Press and hold the Alarm Set button until the alarm time flashes in the display. 4 3 4.
Setting the alarm to buzzer 1. Set the alarm time as previously described. 2 2. Press the Alarm button. The Alarm icon will flash in the display for a few seconds before returning to the clock display. 3. While the Alarm icon is flashing, press the Alarm button will again to select the buzzer alarm mode. The Buzzer icon appear and flash in the display. 3 4. Press the Alarm Set button to confirm the alarm. 5. The bottom display will stop flashing, the Alarm icon Buzzer icon will remain on the display.
Setting the alarm to radio 1. Set the alarm time as previously described. 2 2. Press the On/Off Sleep button to turn the radio on. 3. Select the required waveband using the Waveband switch and make sure that a station is tuned in. 3 4. Set the Volume control to the desired level. will flash in the 5. Press the Alarm button. The Alarm icon display for a few seconds before returning to the clock display. 6. While the Alarm icon is flashing, press the Alarm button twice to select the radio alarm mode.
Checking the alarm time 1. Press the Alarm Set button. 1 2. The alarm time will appear in the bottom display for a few seconds, before reverting to the clock display. Snooze control 1. The buzzer or radio alarm can be silenced for five minutes by pressing the Snooze Light button. This sequence can be repeated during the 60 minute alarm period. 1 If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 15 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) R9968 Issue 2.
Sleep timer 1. Radio playback can be set to switch off automatically after a preset time has elapsed. 2 2. Press the On/Off Sleep button to switch the radio on. 3. To set the Sleep Timer press and hold the On/Off Sleep button. After a few seconds the first sleep time and the Sleep icon will appear on the top display. The display will then show the available sleep times in sequence, 60, 45, 30, 15, and 90 minutes, this will continue while the On/Off Sleep button is held.
Reset The Reset function will erase all settings and return the receiver to its original state. 1. Press the Reset button on the underside of the receiver using an implement such as a paperclip. 1 Headphones A 3.5 mm Headphone Socket located on the left side of the unit is provided for use with either headphones or an earpiece. Inserting a plug into the socket automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker.
Specifications Circuit Features Power Requirements Adapter Output DC 3-6 volts, 200mA Loudspeaker 4 ohms Battery 2 x LR6 (AA Size) alkaline Output power 100 mW Antennas Frequency Coverage FM 87.5 - 108MHz Telescopic antenna FM and SW MW 526 - 1710kHz Ferrite rod antenna MW SW 1 - 7 5.90 - 6.20MHz (49 m) Sockets 7.10 - 7.35MHz (41 m) 9.40 - 9.90MHz (31 m) Headphones Socket 3.5mm dia. 11.6 - 12.10MHz (25 m) 13.57 - 13.87MHz (21 m) DC Socket 4.0mm dia. Centre pin negative 15.1 - 15.
Guarantee This receiver 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. 4. Telescopic aerials.
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