Roberts Analogue World Radio R9968 manual

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    R9968 Analogue World Radio Please read this manual before use ROBERT S Sound for Generations R9968 Issue 2.pmd 10/21/2005, 2:03 PM 1[...]

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    2 Contents .............................................................................. 2 Controls ........................................................................... 3-6 Batteries .............................................................................. 7 Disabling the buttons ........................................................[...]

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    If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 3 13 4 5 6 10 9 8 7 11 2 OVERVIEW Controls - Front 1. Display 2. Time Set 3. Alarm Set 4. 12/24 Hour 5. H/W Summer 6. On/Off Sleep 7. Alarm 8. Hour Set 9. Minute Set 10. H.T.Z. 11. Time Zone Dial 12. Summer Time 13. Lock 12 13 R9968 Issue 2.pmd 10/21/20[...]

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    4 Controls Right side 14. Tuning dial 15. Mono/Stereo switch Left side 16. Volume control 17. Headphones socket 18. DC 3-6V Power Input socket 16 14 15 17 18 R9968 Issue 2.pmd 10/21/2005, 2:03 PM 4[...]

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    If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 5 Controls Top 20 21 23 19. Telescopic aerial 20. Band selection switch 21. Snooze & light button Bottom 19 22. Battery compartment 23. Reset button 22 R9968 Issue 2.pmd 10/21/2005, 2:03 PM 5[...]

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    6 Controls Back 24. Map of World Time Zones 25. Frequency Scale 25 24 R9968 Issue 2.pmd 10/21/2005, 2:03 PM 6[...]

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    If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 7 Batteries 1. Batteries should be replaced when the Battery Level icon shows low. 2. Press the On/Off Sleep button to switch the radio off before replacing the batteries. 3. Open the battery cover located on the underside of your receiver by pressing d[...]

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    8 Disabling the buttons The Lock button is used to prevent unintentional operation of your receiver. 1. Press the Lock button to disable the buttons on the receiver. The Key icon will be shown in the top display panel. This will prevent accidental operation when your receiver is packed in a suitcase or travel bag. This does not affect the Volume co[...]

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    If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 9 Setting the local time 1. After setting the time zone the bottom screen will flash the default time setting, 12:00 and the Home icon . If you want to change the local time later, press and hold the Time Set button until the time flashes in the bottom [...]

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    10 Switching between local time and GMT 1. Press the H/W Summer button to switch between local time and GMT. 2. The displays will swap over the time settings. 3. Press the H/W Summer button again to return the displays. Short wave radio reception Your World Receiver can receive signals in a number of wavebands. FM and MW stations are always set at [...]

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    If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 11 Listening to the radio 1. Switch on your receiver by pressing the ON/OFF Sleep button . 2. The receiver will automatically tune in to the last radio station selected. 3. The radio frequency and waveband information will show in the top display. 4. Sl[...]

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    12 Setting the alarm time The alarm is always set in local time, with the Home icon displayed. 1. Press the Alarm button . The Alarm icon will flash in the display for a few seconds before returning to the clock display. 2. While the Alarm icon is flashing, press the Alarm button again to select the buzzer alarm mode. The Buzzer icon will appear an[...]

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    If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 13 Setting the alarm to buzzer 1. Set the alarm time as previously described. 2. Press the Alarm button . The Alarm icon will flash in the display for a few seconds before returning to the clock display. 3. While the Alarm icon is flashing, press the Al[...]

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    14 Setting the alarm to radio 1. Set the alarm time as previously described. 2. Press the On/Off Sleep button to turn the radio on. 3. Select the required waveband using the Waveband switch and make sure that a station is tuned in. 4. Set the Volume control to the desired level. 5. Press the Alarm button . The Alarm icon will flash in the display f[...]

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    If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 15 Checking the alarm time 1. Press the Alarm Set button . 2. The alarm time will appear in the bottom display for a few seconds, before reverting to the clock display. Snooze control 1. The buzzer or radio alarm can be silenced for five minutes by pres[...]

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    16 Sleep timer 1. Radio playback can be set to switch off automatically after a preset time has elapsed. 2. Press the On/Off Sleep button to switch the radio on. 3. To set the Sleep Timer press and hold the On/Off Sleep button . After a few seconds the first sleep time and the Sleep icon will appear on the top display. The display will then show th[...]

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    If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 17 Reset The Reset function will erase all settings and return the receiver to its original state. 1. Press the Reset button on the underside of the receiver using an implement such as a paperclip. Headphones A 3.5 mm Headphone Socket located on the lef[...]

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    18 Specifications Power Requirements Adapter Output DC 3-6 volts, 200mA Battery 2 x LR6 (AA Size) alkaline Frequency Coverage F M 87.5 - 108MHz M W 526 - 1710kHz SW 1 - 7 5.90 - 6.20MHz (49 m) 7.10 - 7.35MHz (41 m) 9.40 - 9.90MHz (31 m) 11.6 - 12.10MHz (25 m) 13.57 - 13.87MHz (21 m) 15.1 - 15.73MHz (19 m) 17.48 - 17.9MHz (16 m) Circuit Features Lou[...]

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    If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 19 Guarantee This receiver 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 [...]

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    ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES 97-99 Worton Road Isleworth Middlesex TW7 6EG Technical Helpline:- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) Website: http://www.robertsradio.co.uk Issue 2 R9968 Issue 2.pmd 10/21/2005, 2:03 PM 20[...]