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Roberts Radio R9958 manual

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  • Page 1

    MW/FM PLL Synthesised Splash Proof Radio Please read this manual before use ROBER TS Sound for Generations R9958[...]

  • Page 2

    Controls ........................................................................... 2-4 Battery operation .................................................................5 Operation via AC adaptor (not supplied) .............................6 Using the fi xing brackets .....................................................7 FM wire aerial compart[...]

  • Page 3

    If you need any further advice, please call our T echnical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) Controls (Front) 10 8 1 1. On/Off/Auto off button 2. Band/time set button 3. T uning up button 4. T uning down button 5. V olume up button 6. V olume down button 7. Speaker 8. Preset buttons 9. LCD display 10. Nap timer button 9 2 3 4 5 6 7 2[...]

  • Page 4

    Controls 1 1. Battery compartment 12. Battery compartment door 13. FM wire aerial compartment 13 11 12 14 15 14. DC input socket 15. Bracket holders x 2 16. Swivel hanger/handle 16 3 (Back)[...]

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    If you need any further advice, please call our T echnical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) a ce d f g a. Battery power status b. V olume level indicator c. Auto Off indicator d. Nap timer indicator e. Memory number and seconds indicator f. T ime and frequency indicator g. Band indicator b 17. Poolside torch LED 18. Poolside LED torch button [...]

  • Page 6

    Battery operation 1. Release the catch securing the rear battery compartment door of your radio and lift up the battery compartment cover . 2. Insert two LR20 (D size) batteries into the spaces in the compartment. T ake care to ensure all batteries are inserted with the correct polarity as shown inside the battery compartment. Replace the battery c[...]

  • Page 7

    If you need any further advice, please call our T echnical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) Operation via an AC adaptor (not supplied) The AC adaptor for use with the R9958 should provide 3 volts DC output at 300 mA centre pin positive. 1. Insert the adaptor plug into the DC in socket on the left hand side of your radio. 2. Plug the adaptor i[...]

  • Page 8

    Using the fi xing brackets The radio is supplied with a mounting bracket to allow wall mounting (for example in a bathroom). 1. Use the bracket as a template to mark the hole positions before drill- ing. T ake care to ensure that there are no cables or pipes in the wall near the hole locations. 2. Use screw fi xings appropriate to the wall type. [...]

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    If you need any further advice, please call our T echnical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) Swivel hanger/handle Using the multi-purpose handle, you may hang or carry the radio when not used in a bathroom. IMPORT ANT : If the handle is used to hang the radio, make sure that the handle is locked with the loop closed so that the radio cannot fa[...]

  • Page 10

    Setting the clock 1. The clock will start running when the batteries are installed or when the radio is connected to the mains supply . The display will show " -:--" . 2. The time must be set with your radio switched to the off position. 3. Press and hold down the Time set button until the hour digits fl ash in the display and a beep can[...]

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    If you need any further advice, please call our T echnical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) Operating your radio Y our radio is equipped with three tuning methods:- Manual tuning, Auto scan tuning and Memory preset tuning. Auto scan tuning 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. Select the required waveband by repeatedly pressi[...]

  • Page 12

    Manual tuning 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. Select the required waveband by repeatedly pressing the Band but- ton. For the FM waveband fully extend the wire aerial and position for optimum reception. For MW reception there is a built in ferrite aerial. Rotate your radio to the position giving best reception. 3. A single pre[...]

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    If you need any further advice, please call our T echnical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) Storing stations in preset memories There are 5 memory presets for each waveband. 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. T une to the required station using one of the methods previously described. 3. Press and hold down the required Pr[...]

  • Page 14

    Recalling preset stations 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. Select the required waveband by repeatedly pressing the Band but- ton. 3. Momentarily press the required Preset button , the preset number and station frequency will appear in the display . 1 3 2 13[...]

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    If you need any further advice, please call our T echnical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) Adjustable sleep timer Y our radio can be set to turn off after a preset time has elapsed. The sleep setting can be adjusted between 10 and 60 minutes in 10 minute increments. 1. Press and hold the On/Off button , the display will cycle through the ava[...]

  • Page 16

    Adjustable Nap timer The nap timer facility allows you to set the radio to wake you after a pre- determined interval - (up to 2 hours). 1. The nap timer can be set with your radio switched on or off. 2. Press the Nap timer button the current nap time will fl ash. 3. Press the Tuning up or down buttons to choose the required nap time in minutes. 4.[...]

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    If you need any further advice, please call our T echnical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 16 Recalling preset nap timer settings Y our radio has fi ve nap timer settings stored in memory . 1. Press and release the Nap timer button . 2. Momentarily press the required Preset button , the preset number and nap timer setting will appear in the[...]

  • Page 18

    Recalling selected nap timer settings in preset memories 1. Press and release the Nap timer button . 2. Momentarily press the required Preset button , the preset number and nap timer setting will appear in the display 3. Press the Nap timer button again to complete the setting. The timer will begin to count down. 2 17 2 Storing Nap timer settings i[...]

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    If you need any further advice, please call our T echnical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) T uning step size In Europe and other parts of the world MW tuning steps are 9kHz, in America the MW tuning step size is 10kHz. On FM tuning steps can be set to either 50 or 100kHz. 1. Ensure that your radio is switched off. 2. Press and hold down the [...]

  • Page 20

    Poolside alarm Y our radio has a built in alarm buzzer for emergencies. The alarm is to be used if you require help. 1. Press the Poolside alarm button to activate the buzzer . 2. Press the Alarm button again to stop the buzzer . • The poolside alarm can be used with the radio in the on or off posi- tion. Poolside LED torch Y our radio has a buil[...]

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    If you need any further advice, please call our T echnical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) Carrying strap Y our radio is supplied with a carrying strap. 1. The strap is fi tted as shown in the diagram below . 2. Ensure that the free end of the strap is completely through the buckle before using the strap to carry the radio. 20[...]

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    Display backlight 1. The display backlight will be switched on for approximately 15 seconds when any button is pressed. General Do not allow this radio to be exposed to water (but see splash proof above), 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 e[...]

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    If you need any further advice, please call our T echnical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) Circuit Features Loudspeaker 76mm 8ohm full range Output Power 500mW Aerial System FM Wire aerial MW Ferrite Rod Specifi cations Power Requirements Mains DC 3 V olts 300mA mains power adaptor centre pin positive (+). (not supplied) Batteries 2 x LR20 [...]

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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 orkmanship or c[...]