Roberts Radio R9957 manual

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    R9957 Multi-Powered 2 band radio Please read this manual before use ROBER TS Sound for Generations[...]

  • Page 2

    Controls 1. Dynamo handle 2. Emergency buzzer button 3. FM/MW Band switch To p 1 2 13[...]

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    If you need any further advice, please call our T echnical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) Controls Front 2 7 45 6 9 10 8 4. Lamp button 5. Charge indicator 6. T uning indicator 7. T uning control 8. Dial scale with band indicator 9. Power/V olume control 10. Lamp[...]

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    Controls Rear 3 1 1. Carrying strap 12. Battery compartment 13. Battery/Dynamo switch 15 14 16 14. T elescopic aerial 15. Headphone socket 16. DC input socket 13 12 11[...]

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    If you need any further advice, please call our T echnical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 4 Battery operation 1. Remove the Battery cover on the rear of the unit by pushing the catch in the direction of the arrow . 2. Insert two LR6 (AA size) batteries into the spaces in the compartment. T ake care to ensure all batteries are inserted with [...]

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    5 Operation via an AC adaptor (not included) The AC adaptor for use with the R9957 should provide 3 volts DC output at 300mA centre pin positive. 1. Place your radio on a fl at surface. 2. Pull back the rubber protection cover from the DC input socket. 3. Plug the adaptor lead into the DC input socket located on the left hand side end of your radi[...]

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    If you need any further advice, please call our T echnical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) Charging your radio Y our radio can be powered by winding the dynamo handle which charges an internal rechargeable battery , by using ordinary alkaline batteries or by using an adaptor . (not supplied) Using Dynamo power 1. Ensure the telescopic aerial[...]

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    Listening to your radio 1. For FM reception fully extend and position the telescopic aerial for best reception. For MW reception there is a built in ferrite aerial, rotate the radio to the position giving best reception. 2. Switch the Dynamo/Battery switch to either the Dynamo (if charged) or battery position. 3. Switch on the radio by rotating the[...]

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    If you need any further advice, please call our T echnical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 8 Lamp operation Y our radio has a built in lamp which can either be used to illumi- nate the dial scale window or to illuminate for a short distance when required. 1. Press the lamp button to switch on the lamp. 2. The lamp can be used with the radio [...]

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    9 General Do not allow this unit to be exposed to water , steam or sand. 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. It is recommended that the FM band be used wherever possible as better results in terms o[...]

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    If you need any further advice, please call our T echnical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) Specifi cations Power Requirements Batteries 2 x LR6 (AA size) Not included Dynamo 1.2V rechargeable Ni-MH battery Mains DC 3 V olts 300mA mains power adaptor centre pin positive (+). (not supplied) Battery Life Approx. 100hrs of listening for 4 hours[...]

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    ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SER VICES 97-99 Worton Road Isleworth Middlesex TW7 6EG T echnical Helpline :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during offi ce hours) Website: http://www .robertsradio.co.uk Issue 1 Guarantee This instrument is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of delivery to the original owner against failure due to faulty w ork- manship or[...]