Sound for Generations ROBERTS R9966 3 Band Mains/Battery Rugged Radio Please read this manual before use
Contents Important Information ............................................................................................................................................................... 1 Controls ................................................................................................................................................................................ 2-3 Mains Operation .................................................................................................................
1. Light Controls 2. Volume control (Front) (Left side) 3. Tuning dial 2 3 4 4. Waveband switch 5. DC input socket 6. FM Aerial 7.
Controls (Right side) 8. Headphone socket 9. Auxiliary socket (Rear) 10. Microphone socket 11. Battery compartment 12.
Mains operation Only for use in dry conditions. If using your radio outside in damp or rainy conditions the internal battery supply should be used. 1. Place your radio on a flat surface. 2. Open the Mains lead storage compartment (located on the rear of your radio) by sliding the catch in the direction of the arrow. Unwind the mains lead. 3. Position the mains lead in the cut out in the lower right side of the compartment door. Close the door. 4.
Operating your radio FM 1. Fit the FM antenna into its mounting point (top right of your radio) By rotating the antenna clockwise until it is 'hand tight'. Do not over tighten 1 2. Set the Waveband switch to the FM position. 3. Adjust the Volume control until a hissing sound is heard. 4 4. Rotate the Tuning control to select the desired station. The Tuning indicator will light when the station is correctly tuned. On FM the Tuning scale is marked in Megahertz (MHz). 3 2 5.
Operating your radio Medium and Longwave 1. Set the Waveband switch to the MW or LW position. 2. Adjust the Volume control until a hissing sound is heard. 3. Rotate the Tuning control to select the desired station. The Tuning indicator will light when the station is correctly tuned. On FM the Tuning scale is marked in Megahertz (kHz). 3 4. Rotate your radio for best reception. 2 1 5. Your radio may be switched off by rotating the Waveband switch to the Off position.
Mic, Aux and Headphone sockets 1. The Mic socket (6.35mm) on the right side of your radio allows a microphone to be connected to your radios amplifier. Inserting a plug into the socket automatically mutes the internal radio signal. 2. The Aux socket (3.5mm) on the right side of your radio is for use with a tape recorder/mini disc or any other equipment that can provide a line level signal. Inserting a plug into the socket automatically mutes the internal radio signal.
External DC in socket 1. If a 230V mains supply is not available your radio may be powered by 12 Volts DC via the External DC in socket located on the left side of your radio. Your radio requires a 12V DC supply at 1A with the centre pin of the plug positive. Note: Input to DC socket should not exceed 14V. Light 1. Your radio is fitted with a long life LED light located on the front of your radio. The light may be switched on momentarily by gently pressing the Light button. 2.
Mains supply Important The AC mains lead should only be used in dry conditions . If using your radio outside in damp or rainy conditions the internal battery supply should be used. The R9966 will operate from a supply of AC 230 volts, 50Hz The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked N or coloured BLACK. The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked L or coloured RED. only. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment.
Specifications Circuit Features Power Requirements only Mains AC 230 volts, 50Hz DC 12V DC @ 1Amp centre pin positive Frequency Coverage FM Loudspeaker 160mm dia 8ohms Output Power 7W into 8 ohms Headphone socket 3.5mm dia (stereo jack, mono output) Auxiliary Input socket 3,5mm dia sensitivity 150mV @2.2kohms Microphone socket 6.3mm dia 10kohms 87.5-108MHz MW 522- 1629kHz LW 150- 281kHz The Company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice.
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.
