Sound for Generations ROBERTS R9969 PLL Synthesised World Radio Please read this manual before use
Contents Contents ............................................................................ 2 Setting the reception sensitivity ..................................... 16 Controls .......................................................................... 3-6 Special features of SW reception .................................. 17 Installing the batteries ...................................................... 7 Connecting the external SW antenna ............................
CONTROLS Controls - Front 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1. Light 5. Band selection 19 18 9. Display button 2. Tune/SSB LED 6. Memo AM/PM 3. 1 to 9 Numerical buttons 4. Display 16 13. SW Select button 17. Freq./Clock button 10. SW Page Clock 1/2 button 14. Lock switch 18. Memo Scan button 7. Mode 11. Signal Alarm button 15. Fine tuning dial 19. Memo Del button 8. On/Off Sleep 12. Radio Alarm button 16.
Controls Right side Left side 20 24 21 25 22 26 23 27 28 20. SSB Fine Tuning 24. SW External Antenna 21. SSB On/Off 25. FM/SW DX./Local 22. Tone (low/high) 26. FM St./FM 23. Volume 27. Headphone socket 28.
29 Controls Top 29. Antenna Bottom 30 30.
Controls Back 31 32 33 31. 6 Map of world time zones 32. Frequency scale 33.
Installing the batteries 4 x 1.5V, LR6 (AA size) type batteries are required. 1. Open the battery compartment on the back of your receiver by pressing the marking and opening the lid. 2. Insert the batteries into the compartment. Make sure the (+) and (-) ends of the batteries are positioned as shown on the rear of the receiver. 3. Close the battery compartment cover. Note: When the batteries are low, the battery level icon flashes in the display.
Switching on and setting the clock Before setting the clock make sure that the local time zone is known. There are 24 time zones based on a standard time zone called the UTC (Universal Time Co-ordinated), previously known as GMT (Greenwich Mean Time), as shown in the diagram on the back of the receiver. Two different local times can be set, local time '1' and local time '2'. Setting local time 1 When the receiver is first switched on the display indicates that the clock has to be set.
Setting local time 2 1. Press the SW Page Clock 1/2 button. The display flashes for local time '2'. 1 2. To set the display to local time '2' press the Freq./Clock button. 3. Press down and hold the Freq./Clock button until the display indicates the time can be set. The digital display will show '-:--' and the local time '2' symbol will flash. 2 4. Enter the time using the numerical buttons '1 ..... 0' in the correct sequence.
Setting and storing radio stations 1. Switch on the radio by pressing the On/Off Sleep button. 1 2 3 2. Press the Band button to select the required waveband (FM, SW, MW or LW). There are various ways to set radio stations and store them at preset positions. 3. If short wave is selected, the frequency band can be selected by pressing the SW select button. Tuning radio stations directly 1. Press the Freq./Clock button. 2. Enter the frequency using the numerical buttons. 3. Press the Freq.
Tuning radio stations manually (1) 1. Tune in to the desired station by turning the Fine tuning dial. The display will show the frequency in 100 or 200 kHz increments (FM), in 9 or 10 kHz increments (MW), in 3 kHz increments (LW) or in 5 kHz increments (SW). 2. To fine tune to the station, briefly push in and turn the Fine tuning dial. The display will show frequency changes in 50 kHz increments (FM) or 1 kHz increments (MW, LW and SW). 1 Note: The word STEP is displayed whilst in fine tune mode. 3.
Saving radio stations at preset positions You can store up to 45 radio stations; 18 on two memory levels for short wave frequencies, and nine each on FM, MW and LW frequencies. 1 1. Select the frequency band and the radio station. 2. Press the Memo AM/PM button. 2 3. Press the Freq./Clock button to store the radio station. The station is then stored on preset position 1. Repeat the process for additional stations.
Automatic station search This function allows an automatic search and store of nine stations in each of the FM, MW and LW bands (not SW). The search starts at the lowest frequency in the selected wave band, and stores the nine stations with the strongest signals. After the search has finished, a signal sounds. 1 1. To start the search, press both Arrow buttons at the same time and hold them down until a signal is heard. The display indicates the stored number.
Calling up stored radio stations 1. Select the station using the numerical buttons '1...0' for the preset number. 1 2. To call up preset numbers 10 to 18 in the SW band, press the SW Page Clock 1/2 button to switch to the second memory level. Note: For FM reception, pull out the telescopic antenna and tilt it until the best signal is recieved. For short wave reception (SW), the antenna should be upright. For medium wave and long wave reception, align the internal antenna by turning the receiver.
Changing preset positions 1. Enter the preset station you want to change using the numerical buttons '1...0'. 1 2 2. Press the Memo AM/PM button and the selected preset position flashes. 3. Enter the new preset position using the numerical buttons '1...0'. A signal sounds and the preset positions are changed. 3 Adjusting the volume 1. Adjust the volume using the Volume control on the right hand side of the receiver. 1 Adjusting the tone 1.
Listening with Headphones 1. A Headphone Socket (3.5mm) located on left side of the receiver is provided for use with either headphones or an earpiece. Inserting a plug automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker. 1 Switching between stereo and mono reception FM stereo reception is only available with headphones. 1. Connect the headphones and select an FM station. 2 2. Set the FM St./FM switch on the left side of the device to stereo. The display indicates stereo has been selected. 3.
Special features of SW reception Short wave reception Your radio can receive signals in a number of frequency bands. It is easy to get used to tuning to stations in the FM, MW and LW bands, since they are always on the same frequencies. Unfortunately, this is not always the case with short wave stations. Due to atmospheric conditions, short wave stations must frequently broadcast on different wavelengths. Most short wave bands are available all over the world and can be used by international broadcasters.
SSB reception (for example for radio hams and shipping) Some short wave stations broadcast Morse code for shipping using continuous waves (CW). Voice signals, for example amateur radio, is normally broadcast on the single side band (SSB). 1 1. Select the SW waveband using the Band button. 2. Select the frequency band using the SW Select button. 2 3. Set the SSB On/Off switch on the right hand side of the receiver to 'ON'. The Tune/SSB LED changes to light up red. 4.
Alarm mode Displaying the alarm time 1. Press the appropriate Alarm button (signal tone or radio). The last setting will be displayed or the radio symbol will flash. 1 Note: The display will return to the current time after 7 seconds. Alarm with signal tone 1. With the radio switched off, press the Alarm button (signal tone). The last alarm set flashes. 1 2. Enter the alarm time using the numerical buttons '1...0'. 3. Press the Freq./Clock button to confirm the entry. The alarm time entered stays lit.
Alarm with radio station 1. Press the On/Off Sleep button to switch on the receiver. 1 2 2. Select the frequency band and the radio station. 3. Adjust the alarm volume using the Volume dial. 4. Press the Display button to switch the display to the clock. 3 4 5. Press the Alarm button (radio station). The last alarm time set flashes. 6. Enter the alarm time using the numerical buttons '1....0'. 7. Press the Freq./Clock button to confirm the entry. The alarm time entered stays lit. 5 6 7 8 8.
Cancelling the alarm for the day 1. Press the On/Off Sleep button while the alarm is sounding. The alarm (signal tone or radio) stops, but the alarm function remains activated for the next day at the set time. 1 Cancelling alarm stand-by 1. Press the appropriate Alarm button (signal tone or radio). 2. To deactivate the alarm, press the C Memo Del button. 1 2 1 2 Sleep timer mode The receiver has an adjustable sleep-timer, which can be set to 15, 30, 60, 90 or 120 minutes. Setting the sleep timer 1.
Deactivating the sleep timer 1. To deactivate the sleep timer, press the On/Off Sleep button to switch off the radio. 1 Additional functions Displaying local time 1 or 2 If two local times are set, local time '1' is normally displayed. 1 1. To temporarily change from local time '1' to local time '2', press the SW Page Clock 1/2 button. The display will show local time '2' for 7 seconds then return to local time '1'. 2.
Setting various function modes Using the Mode button and a two-digit code, which you enter using the numerical buttons '1---0', you can change various functions: Code Function MODE 10 * MODE 20 11 MW frequency change 30 21 MW frequency change in 31 Time display in 24 hour Signal tone off 41 Signal tone on Arrange stations in 51 Arrange stations in Time display in 12 hour 10 kHz steps format 40 FM frequency change in 200 kHz steps in 9 kHz steps * MODE Code Function in 100 kHz steps
Switching on the back lighting for the display 1. Press the Light button to switch on the display lighting for 7 seconds. 1 2 2. Press the Light button to switch off the display lighting. Disabling and enabling the buttons 1. To disable the buttons, move the Lock button to the red dot. 1 2 2. To enable the buttons, move the Lock button to the opposite position. Disabling and enabling the fine tuning dial To prevent the frequency being changed accidentally, the 'Fine tuning dial' can be disabled. 1.
Deleting all settings The receiver can be reset to its original state. All settings are lost when you do this. 1. Press the Reset button on the bottom of the device using a suitable implement such as a paper clip. All settings are deleted.
Specifications Frequency bands Power supply Battery operation 4 x 1.5V LR6 (AA size) FM 87.5 - 108 MHz Mains operation 6V (200 mA) mains adapter, DC MW 520 - 1710 kHz or 522 - 1710 kHz Output 300 mW 10% THD LW 153 - 283 kHz SW 1 - 14 Antennas Telescopic antenna FM and SW Ferrite rod antenna MW and LW Sockets DC socket Dia. 4.0 mm, 6V (200 mA) centre pin negative Headphone jack Dia. 3.5 mm stereo, 2 x 32 impedance SW antenna socket Dia. 3.
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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