Roberts Radio CR9976 manual

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    CR9976 Auto Set Dual Alarm CD Clock Radio Please read this manual before use ROBER TS Sound for Generations cr9976 instruction book.PMD 3/16/2004, 1:17 PM 1[...]

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    Contents ............................................................................ 1 Controls .......................................................................... 2 -3 Switc hing o n ...................................................................... 4 Setting the time ................................................................. 4 [...]

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    If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 10 1. Snooze button 2. Stop button 3. CD mode/Year button 4. Repeat/Week button 5. CD display/Date button 6. Alarm indicator 13. Tuning scale 14. Low battery indicator 15. Power button/indicator 16. T[...]

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    3 Controls 26. Tuning control 27. Function switch 28. Volume control 22. Alarm 1 function switch 23. Alarm 2 function switch 24. Alarm mode switch 25. Headphone socket 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 cr9976 instruction book.PMD 3/16/2004, 1:17 PM 4[...]

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    If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 4 Switching on 1. Place your CD 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, date and year will set automati- cally. Your clock radio is fitted with a long life back-up batt[...]

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    5 Setting the year 1. Ensure that power is switched off - Power indicator not lit 2. Press and hold down the CD Mode/YEAR button . 3. Whilst holding down the CD Mode/YEAR button set the year using the UP/F.Skip or DOWN/B.Skip buttons 3 3 1 Setting the date 1. Ensure that power is switched off - Power indicator not lit 2. Press and hold down the CD [...]

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    If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 6 Checking the date 1. Ensure that your CD clock radio is switched off (power indicator not lit) 2. Press and hold down the CD Display/DATE button , the display will change to showing current date. 3. Release the CD Display/DATE button to return display[...]

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    7 Setting alarm times The alarms can be set to wake you by a buzzer, CD or the radio. Your CD clock radio has two separate alarms which can be set to activate at different times. Setting alarm 1 1. Slide the Alarm 1 function switch to the 'Adj' position. 2. Press the UP/F.Skip or DOWN/B.Skip buttons to set the alarm 1 time. Release the bu[...]

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    If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 8 Setting the alarm mode Your clock radio has five different alarm modes for each of the alarms. The alarm modes are Everyday - the alarm will switch-on everyday; Sunday only - the alarm will switch-on on Sunday only; Weekdays only - the alarm will swit[...]

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    9 Checking the Alarm Times 1. To check alarm 1 time, set the Alarm 1 function switch to the 'Adj' position. Alarm 1 time will appear in the display. 2. Return the Alarm 1 function switch to the 'Off' position. The display will revert to showing time. 3. To check alarm 2 time, set the Alarm 2 function switch to the 'Adj&apos[...]

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    If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 10 Listening to the Radio 1. Switch on your CD clock radio by pressing the Power button . The Power indicator LED will light. 2. Slide the Function switch to the required waveband. 3. Tune in to the desired station by rotating the Tuning control . The s[...]

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    11 Compact discs Use only Digital Audio CDs which have the symbol. Never write on a CD or attach any sticker to the CD. Always hold the CD at the edge and store it in its box after use with the label facing up. To remove dust and dirt, breathe on the CD and wipe it with a soft, lint- free cloth in a straight line from the centre towards the edge. C[...]

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    If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 12 Playing a CD 1. Whilst the CD is in stop mode press the Play/Pause button to start playback. The display will show the track number. After a short time the display will revert to showing time. 2. Set the Volume control to the required setting. 3. To [...]

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    13 Selecting a track 1. Whilst the CD is playing, press either the UP/F.skip or Down/B.skip buttons to change to the desired track. You can also skip tracks when the player is in stop mode. Skip to the desired track using the UP/F.skip or Down/B.skip buttons . 2. Press the Play/Pause button to play the selected track. Search function 1. Whilst the [...]

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    If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 14 CD Mode Your CD clock radio has three CD play modes: Normal, Random and Memory. 1. Ensure your CD clock radio is in CD stop mode 2. If you have not programmed any tracks then pressing the CD Mode/ YEAR button will toggle between the following modes:-[...]

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    15 Programmed play By programming the player you can play up to 20 tracks in any desired order. 1. Whilst the CD is in STOP mode, press the Memory/TIME ZONE button . The display will show ‘ P 01’. 2. Select the first track using the UP/F.skip or Down/B.skip buttons . The track number will flash on the display. Store this track by pressing the M[...]

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    If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 16 Setting the alarms to wake to buzzer 1. Set the alarm time as previously described and ensure alarm mode is set for correct days of week. Set the Alarm function switch to the 'Buzz' position. Set the Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 selector switch to th[...]

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    17 Setting the alarms to wake to CD 1. Set the alarm time as previously described. Set the Alarm function switch to the 'Music' position. 2. Set the Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 selector switch to the 'On' position. The Alarm indicator will light. 3. Set the Function switch to the 'CD' position, insert a CD and ensure that the V[...]

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    If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) Snooze control 1. The CD radio or buzzer alarm can be silenced for 9 minutes by pressing the Snooze button . This sequence can be repeated whilst the alarm is sounding. Sleep timer You can program you clock radio to play the CD or radio for up to a maxi[...]

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    19 Backup 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 replacement. During this initial storage period the lithi[...]

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    If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 20 Changing the backup battery 1. Purchase a replacement lithium backup battery type CR2032 or equivalent. 2. Remove the fresh battery from its packaging so that it is ready to install. 3. Important . Maintain connection to AC mains supply during batter[...]

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    21 Specifications Power Requirements Ma in s AC 230 volts, 50Hz only Back-up Battery CR2032 Lithium (2-5year life) Frequency Coverage F M 87.5 - 108MHz M W 520 - 1610kHz Circuit Features Loudspeakers 2 x 8 ohms Output power 2 x 350mW Aerial System F M Wire Aerial M W Built-in Ferrite aerial Time Zones Your CD clock radio is set up to UK time zone 1[...]

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    If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) Fuse This apparatus must be protected by a 3A fuse (BS1362) in a 13A plug (BS1363). If another type of plug is used a 5A fuse should be fitted in the plug, adaptor or distribution board. IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN. The wire coloured B[...]

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    ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES 97-99 Worton Road Isleworth Middlesex TW7 6EG Technical Helpline:- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) Issue 1 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 [...]