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  • Page 1

    ROBER TS Sound for Generations RP16 3 Band Mains Battery Preset FM Portable Radio Please read this manual before use RP16 Instruction Book.pm6 24/10/99, 14:59 1[...]

  • Page 2

    Controls 12 3 4 6 5 1. Headphone socket 2. Volume control 3. Tone control 4. Waveband switch 5. Telescopic aerial 6. Tuning knob RP16 Instruction Book.pm6 24/10/99, 14:59 2[...]

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    Controls (cont.) 8 10 (on rear) 12 13 11 9 (on end) 7 7. Tuning scale 8. Mains indicator 9.Mains input socket 10.Battery cover 11.Preset/Manual indicators 12.Manual tuning button 13.FM preset button RP16 Instruction Book.pm6 24/10/99, 14:59 3[...]

  • Page 4

    Fuse When replacing the fuse only a 3A ASTA approved to BS1362 type should be used and be sure to re-fit the fuse cover. IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN. Replacement fuse holders are available from Roberts Radio at the address shown on the rear of this manual. Batteries Remove the battery cover (10) on the rear of the unit by pushing [...]

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    MW/LW Operation Turn on the receiver by rotating the Volume control (2) clockwise until a click is heard. Set the waveband selector (4) to the MW or LW position. Rotate the volume control until a hissing sound is heard. Rotate the Tuning Knob (6) to select the desired station. On MW and LW the tuning scale (7) is marked in kilohertz (kHz). Rotate t[...]

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    Specifications Power Requirements Ma in s : 220/240volts, 50/60Hz only Batteries : 6. 0V 4 x IEC R14 (C size) cells Battery Life Approx. 50hrs of listening for 4 hours a day at normal volume, using Alkaline cells. Note: FM Preset stations will not remain in tune when the battery falls below 4.0V. Frequency Coverage FM 87.5-108MHz MW 525 - 1605kHz L[...]

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    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 any component or part fail during this guarantee period it will be repaired or replaced free of charge. The guarantee does not cover[...]

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    ROBERTS RADIO TEC HNICAL SER VICES DEPARTM ENT 97-99 Worton Road Isleworth Middlesex TW7 6EG Technical Helpline:-0181 758 0338 Issue 2 RP16 Instruction Book.pm6 24/10/99, 15:00 8[...]