ROBERTS R9988 3 band Stereo PLL Synthesised Personal Radio Operating Instructions
Contents Contents .......................................................................................... 1 Controls ......................................................................................... 2-5 Display ............................................................................................ 6 Battery ............................................................................................. 7 Lock switch ...............................................................................
Controls 1 2 3 4 Front 5 1. Memo button 3. Tuning + button 2. Waveband button 4. Tuning - button 5.
Controls Left side Right side 7 6 8 6. Stereo/Mono/Speaker switch 7. Recall button 8.
Controls Rear 9 10 11 9. Lock switch 10. Belt clip attachment point 11.
Controls Top 12 13 14 12. Headphone socket 13. Volume control 14.
Display B C D A E H G F A. Waveband indicator E. Frequency indicators B. Auto power off indicator F. Battery indicator C. Stereo indicator G. Lock indicator D. Preset indicator H.
Battery 1. Open the battery covers located on the rear of your radio by sliding in the direction shown by the arrows. 2. Insert two LR03 (AAA) size batteries, one in each compartment. Ensure that batteries are inserted in accordance with the diagram shown on the rear of your radio. 3. Close the battery cover 4. Batteries should be replaced when the low battery indicator appears in the display. 5.
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Lock switch The Lock switch is used to prevent unintentional operation of your radio. 1. Set the Lock switch located on the rear of your radio to the ‘Lock’ position . The power and all other buttons will be disabled. This will prevent accidental operation when your radio is packed in a suitcase or travel bag . 2. To prevent accidental operation of the controls when your radio is switched on, set the Lock switch to the up ‘Lock’ position. The symbol will appear in the display . 3.
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Aerials The lead connecting earphones to your radio acts as an FM aerial when plugged into the earphone socket. The lead should be extended as much as possible to increase FM reception. There is a separate directional aerial built into the radio for MW and LW reception. To achieve the best MW/LW reception, it may be necessary to rotate the radio. Loudspeaker On/Off switch & Earphones Your radio may be operated using the built in loudspeaker or the earphones supplied. 1.
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Scan tuning 1. Switch on your radio by pressing the Power button . 2. Select the required waveband by pressing the Band button. 3. Press and hold down either the Tuning + or - buttons until the frequency in the display begins to change rapidly. Release the button. Your radio will scan the selected waveband and stop automatically when it finds a station of sufficient strength. 4. Adjust the Volume control to the required setting. 5.
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Presetting stations There are 10 preset memories on each waveband giving a total of 30 preset memories. 1. Switch on your radio by pressing the Power button. 2. Select the required waveband by pressing the Band button . 3. Tune into the required station using one of the tuning methods previously described. 4. Press the Memo button, M and the preset number will flash. 5. Select the required preset number using the Tuning + or - buttons. 6. Press the Memo button to complete setting of the memory preset . 7.
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Recalling a preset station 1. Switch on your radio by pressing the Power button. 2. Select the required waveband by pressing the Band button . 3. Press the Recall button, the preset number will flash. 4. Select the required preset number using the Tuning + or - buttons. 5. Press the Recall button to complete selection of the preset .
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Mono mode (FM only) 1. If a station being received is weak some hiss may be audible. To reduce the hiss slide the Stereo/Mono/Speaker switch to the “Mono“ position. The stereo indicator will be removed from the display. Deep Bass Boost switch 1. Pressing the DBB button will enhance bass sounds. The display will show DBB function. The . Press the DBB button again to switch off the symbol will be removed from the display.
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Belt clip A belt clip is provided to enable your radio to be clipped to your belt or similar item. 1. Remove the rubber plug from the belt clip attachment point. 2. Attach the belt clip to your radio as shown in the diagram. 3. The belt clip can be released by pressing the button as shown.
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General Do not allow this unit to be exposed to dripping or splashing. Do not leave your 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.
Specifications Batteries 2 x LR03 (AAA size) Battery Life Approx. 24hrs using alkaline battery Frequency coverage FM MW LW 87.5 - 108MHz 522 - 1629kHz 153 - 279kHz Output Power 2mW 100mW via earphones via loudspeaker Earphone Jack 3.
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Guarantee This radio 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. Product with removed or defaced serial numbers.
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