Roberts R876 User Manual

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R876

Multi-band digital preset stereo world radio

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Contents

Features................................................................1

Control locations .................................................2

Display information .............................................6

Installing batteries ...............................................7

Battery replacement ............................................9

Low battery warnings ........................................10

Using the AC adaptor ........................................12

Setting the clock ................................................13

Setting dual time ................................................15

Zero seconds set ...............................................1 9

Waveband selection ..........................................20

Tuning .................................................................23

Direct tuning.......................................................25

Manual tuning ....................................................29

Scan tuning ........................................................31

Memory tuning...................................................34

Recalling a station from preset memory..........38

Cancelling a preset station ...............................39

Changing preset station order..........................40

ATS (Auto Tuning System)................................42

Memory scan......................................................45

Setting the alarm................................................46

Setting the radio alarm (Standby) ....................47

Setting the HWS alarm ......................................50

Setting the count down timer ...........................51

Setting the sleep timer ......................................55

Mono/Stereo and DX/Local Switch ...................57

Headphones .......................................................5 8

Lock switch and light ........................................59

Portable shortwave aerial .................................60

MW step size switch ..........................................60

Troubleshooting/Reset button..........................61

Care and maintenance.......................................62

Specifications ....................................................63

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 Continuous gap free tuning of LW, MW and SW

bands

 Large easy to read Liquid crystal display (LCD) show-

ing station frequency , dual time, memory location and function status.

 Direct frequency entry by keypad allowing instant ac-

cess to any station.

 Fifty four memory presets offer instant access to your

favourite stations on L W , MW , FM and SW .

 Dual time facility allows you to preset your local time

or UTC time, or any two time zones with instant recall.

 Scanning circuit allows you to search for active sta-

tions.

 Cancel button allows you to instantly change incor-

rect information keyed into the microprocessor.

 SW metre buttons offer instant selection of any de-

sired SW band.

 Dual Alarm Feature allows presetting of two alarm

wake-up times.

 A TS (Auto T uning System) which will automatically

scan LW, MW, and SW frequencies selecting presets based on station signal strength.

 Adjustable sleep timer allows you to fall asleep to

music.

Features

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1. Power on/off and sleep button.

2. Fine tune button.

3. Manual/auto scan tuning buttons.

4. Enter and display button.

5. Memory and time set button.

6. Frequency select button.

7. Cancel button.

8. Decimal point and zero set button.

9. 0 digit, P1/P2 memory and SW metre button.

10. FM band, FM A TS and real/dual time button.

11. LW band, L W ATS and radio standby button.

12. MW band, MW ATS and HWS standby button.

13. SW band, SW metre band and count down timer button.

14. Liquid crystal display .

15. Light button (on top).

16. Tuning indicator .

Control locations

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17. Earphone socket.

18. DC input socket.

19. AM external aerial socket.

20. FM Mono/stereo and AM DX/Local switch.

21. Telescopic aerial.

22. Volume control.

23. Lock switch.

24. Folding stand.

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25. Reset button.

26. 9/10kHz MW step switch.

27. Battery compartment.

28. Battery cover.

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1. W aveband indicators.

2. T ime set status.

3. Zero second set indication.

4. Memory indicator .

5. Memory page indicator .

6. Lock switch indicator .

7. FM stereo indicator .

8. Sleep function indicator .

9. SW metre band indicator .

10. Auto Tuning System indicator. 1 1. Low battery indicator.

12. Frequency units indicator.

13. Frequency and time display

14. Dual time indicator.

15. Radio standby indicator .

16. HWS standby indicator.

17. Count down timer indicator.

18. Memory preset, battery strength and A TS scanning indicator.

19. Fine tune indicator .

Display information

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1. Position the radio face down.

2. Press the catch marked "OPEN" and slide in the direction shown.

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This radio can be operated using:3 Alkaline LR6 (AA size) batteries. AC adaptor (supplied).

Installing batteries

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3. Insert the 3 LR6 (AA) size batteries as shown in the diagram.

4. Replace the battery cover as shown in the diagram.

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The battery indicator will display the battery condition for approx. 7 seconds after the radio is switched off. If the indicator falls below "2" the batteries should be replaced. After removing the batteries you have approximately 3 minutes to replace the batteries after which clock and memory information will be lost.

Battery replacement

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1. Replace batteries if the battery indicator falls below

"2"

2. Replace batteries if "E" and the low battery indicator flash in the display .

Low battery warnings

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3. Whenever the low battery symbol appears on the display the batteries should be replaced.

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The AC adaptor supplied with this radio is an auto-switching type and will operate from either a 1 10volt or 230volt AC supply .

Insert the adaptor plug into the socket marked DC IN 4.5V on the left side of the radio. Plug the adaptor into a standard 13A mains socket outlet. Whenever the adaptor is used the batteries are automatically disconnected.

The mains adaptor should be disconnected from the mains supply when not in use.

We would recommend for economy that the R876 be used via the AC adaptor wherever possible with battery operation for occasional or stand-by use only .

Using the AC adaptor

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The clock will start running when the 3 LR6 (AA) size batteries are installed. The display will show "0:00".

The clock can be set with the radio power on or off.

1. If the radio is switched on press the "Display" button to display the time.

2. Press the "Time Set" button for more than 2 seconds, the " " symbol will flash in the display

Setting the clock

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3. Whilst the " " symbol is flashing, set the correct time by pressing the numbered buttons. As you press each button the corresponding number will show on the display.

Note: Time can only be adjusted whilst the " " symbol is flashing in the display .

4. If you press the wrong number, press the "C" (cancel) button which will delete one number at a time.

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In addition to real time a second time zone can be programmed into this radio.

1. Press the " " button the display will show and flash " ".

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5. Press the "Enter" button to complete setting the clock, the display will now show the correct time.

Note: Time should be entered in 24Hr format e.g. 3:00pm

would be entered as 15:00.

Setting dual time

3. Press and hold down the "Time Set" button for more than 2 seconds, the display "Set" will flash.

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2. Press "Enter " button within 3 seconds, the display will stop flashing.

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5. If you press the wrong number, press the "C" (cancel) button which will delete one number at a time.

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4. While " " symbol is flashing, set the correct time by pressing the numbered buttons. As you press each button the corresponding number will show on the display .

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6. Press the "Enter" button to complete setting the dual time, the display will now show the correct dual time.

7. Press the " " button followed by the "Enter" button to return the display to real time.

Note: a. T o temporarily change between real and dual time mode

press the " " button, the symbol and dual time will be shown in the display . After approximately 3 seconds the display will return to showing real time.

b. T o permanently change the display to dual time mode

press the " " button followed by the "Enter" button. The symbol in the display indicating dual time mode.

c. To permanently change the display back to real time

mode press the " " button followed by the "Enter" button. The symbol will be removed from the display .

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Press the "Time Set" button for more than 2 seconds, the " " symbol will flash in the display. Press the "0 set" button, the display will show and flash "Set-00". Press the "Enter" button to reset seconds to 0.

Zero seconds set

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Waveband selection

There are four waveband selection buttons located below the Liquid crystal display .

Waveband Frequency coverage

FM 87.5-108 MHz LW 153-513 kHz MW 520-1710 kHz SW 1.71 1-29.999 MHz

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2. Press one of the four waveband select buttons, the last frequency used on the selected waveband will be recalled and appear on the display.

1. Turn on the radio by pressing the "Power/Sleep" button. The display will show the last waveband and frequency selected.

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Note: If the SW band is selected pressing the "SW/Metre"

button a second time will display a flashing "m" indicating that a SW metre band may now be selected. For example pressing the "6/41m" button will allow direct access to the 41 metre band.

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MW 520-1710kHz

Band

INTERNAL Rotate for best reception

LW 153-513kHz

INTERNAL Rotate for best reception

IllustrationAerial TypeFrequency Range

Tuning

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FM 87.5 - 108MHz

Band

IllustrationAerial T ypeFrequency Range

TELESCOPIC Fully extend the aerial, angle and rotate for best reception.

SW 1.711-29.999MHz

TELESCOPIC Fully extend the aerial, for best reception

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Stations may be selected by using any one of the five dif ferent available tuning methods: Direct Tuning • Manual Tuning • Scan Tuning • Memory Recall Tuning • ATS Tuning on LW, MW and FM bands.

Example: To tune to 100.70 MHz on the FM band.

1. Press the "Power/Sleep" button to turn on the radio.

2. Press the button marked "Freq" (Frequency)

Direct tuning

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3. Press the buttons marked [1] [0] [0] [.] [7] [0].

Note: If a mistake is made during entry press the "C"

button to clear the last digit entered.

4. Press the button marked "Enter", the frequency and waveband will now appear in the display .

Note: Make sure that you enter the decimal point [.] in

100.70 MHz otherwise the display will show "SW" [10.070

MHz].

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5. Extend the aerial fully and rotate for best FM reception.

6. Adjust the Volume control for comfortable listening.

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7. When selecting a stereo FM station, and using stereo earphones, make sure that the FM mode switch is in the STEREO position.

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1. Press the "Power/Sleep" button to turn on the radio.

2. Select a waveband.

Manual tuning

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3. A single press on the either the [ ] or [ ] down buttons will change the frequency up or down.

4. T o select fine tuning steps , press the "Fine" button to select fine tune mode, the symbol will appear in the display . Frequency steps will be as shown below .

5. To return to normal tuning steps press the "Fine" button to remove the symbol from the display .

Note: Each press of the [ ] or [ ] buttons will change the frequency in increments of:

FM: 50kHz (Fine) or 100kHz (Normal) LW: 1kHz (Fine) or 9kHz (Normal) MW: 1kHz (Fine) or 9kHz/10kHz (Normal) SW: 1kHz (Fine) or 5kHz (Normal)

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1. Turn on the radio by pressing the "Power/Sleep" button.

2. Select a waveband.

Scan tuning

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4. Press and hold down either the tuning [ ] or [ ] buttons for more than half a second to commence scan tuning. The radio will scan all frequencies in the selected band and stop automatically each time it finds an active station.

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6. Adjust the Volume control for comfortable listening.

5. Press and hold down either the tuning [ ] or [ ] buttons for more than half a second to resume scan tuning. When the waveband end is reached the radio will beep and continue tuning from the opposite waveband end.

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Y ou may store up to 54 preset stations in memory, 18 on SW , 18 on FM, 9 on L W and 9 on MW. T o store a station in preset memory proceed as follows.

1. Turn on the radio by pressing the "Power/Sleep" button.

2. Tune to the desired frequency using one of the previously described tuning methods.

Memory tuning

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3. Press the button marked "M" (memory), the memory symbol "M" together with a suggested preset number will flash in the display for 12 seconds.

Note: If some of the presets have already been used the radio will suggest the next available preset location.

4. Press the "Enter" button and your station will be stored in the suggested memory preset.

6. The FM and SW bands have 18 presets. Presets 1-9 are set in the normal manner. When presets 1-9 are full selecting another station to be preset will cause the display to show "P2". An additional 9 presets can now be stored.

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5. Preset stations may be exchanged easily and at any time. Select the preset that is to be changed by pressing the corresponding numbered button, press the "M" button, "M" and current preset location will flash in the display, whilst the display is flashing select the new preset location using one of the numbered buttons.

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Note:

1. If all the preset memory locations are full pushing the "M" button will cause the display to show "FULL". If you still want to store a new station press any button 1-9 for more than 2 seconds, the new station will be stored in the selected memory location, the original station in this location will be cancelled.

2. Selecting a station or frequency that is already stored in preset memory will cause the display to show "[ ]" together with the stations preset memory location.

The symbol "[ ]" indicates that the frequency has already been stored.

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1. Turn on the radio by pressing the "Power/Sleep" button.

2. Select the waveband for the station required.

Recalling a station from preset memory

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3. Press the button corresponding to the preset memory location for the required station. The radio will instantly tune to the station and the display will show its frequency and memory location. If you wish to select another preset station press any one of the numbered buttons for instant access. On SW and FM access to a further group of 9 presets can be obtained by pushing the "P1/P2" button until the "P2" symbol appears in the display. Press the button corresponding to the preset memory location for the required station.

only for FM and SW

1. Recall the preset station, push the "M" button. The preset location and "M" will flash in the display, push

"C" to cancel the preset station.

Cancelling a preset station

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e.g. exchanging preset station 2 with preset station 7.

1. Recall preset 2.

2. Push the button "M", preset 2 and "M" will flash in the display.

Changing preset station order

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3. Push button "7". Presets 2 and 7 will now be exchanged.

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This radio provides an easy to use feature called ATS (Auto Tuning System) which operates on FM, LW and MW bands.

1. Turn on the radio by pressing the "Power/Sleep" button.

2. Push any one of the FM/L W/MW band buttons for more than 2 seconds. The radio will beep and the display will flash "ATS" indicating the radio is in ATS mode.

3. The radio will then scan from the lowest frequency on the selected waveband, automatically storing stations in preset memory 1-9 based on signal strength order . On FM a further 9 stations will be stored in memory page 2. Memory page 2 is selected by pressing the "P1/P2" button until the display shows "P2"

ATS (Auto Tuning System)

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4. After scanning is complete, a beep will be heard. The display will show "M [1]" and the station with the strongest signal for your area will be selected.

5. If during ATS operation no stations are found the display will show "- - - - -" for 2 seconds before returning to the last frequency used prior to commencement of A TS operation.

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Note:

1. The maximum number of presets on MW and LW is 9, if during A TS operation more than 9 st ations are found only the 9 strongest stations will be stored in the preset memories. On FM the maximum number of presets is 18, if during ATS operation more than 18 stations are found only the 18 strongest stations will be stored in the preset memories.

2. If the number of stations found during A TS operation is less than 9 the display will show the actual number of stations found. For example, if only 5 stations are found, the display will show "[1] 2 3 4 5, when scanning is complete.

3. The SW band has no A TS function.

4. All previously stored preset stations will be erased when A TS operation commences.

5. ATS operation can be cancelled by pressing the "Power/ Sleep" button.

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Memory Scan

This radio provides a feature called Memory Scan which when activated will scan the preset memories.

1. Turn on the radio by pressing the "Power/Sleep" button. Select the required waveband.

2. Push the "Memory Scan" button for more than 1 second, the radio will scan each preset memory in turn pause for 5 seconds on each memory before continuing on to the next memory . When the required preset/station is reached press the "Memory Scan" button to stop memory scan.

Setting the alarm

The alarm can be set with the radio power on or off.

1. If the radio is switched on press the "Display" button to display the time.

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1. Press the button the display will flash

and show the last alarm time set, (this will

be "0:00" the first time the alarm is set).

Setting the radio alarm (Standby)

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2. Press the numbered buttons to set the alarm on time. e.g. to set an alarm time of 13:30, press the buttons "[1] [3] [3] [0]". If a wrong number was keyed in, pressing the "C" button will delete one digit for each press. Press the "Enter" button, the display will show "13:30" and "Standby" will stop flashing indicating that the alarm has been set to 13:30.

If the time keyed in is not valid i.e. 25:30, the display will show "E" for about 2 seconds and then revert to showing real time.

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3. When the alarm time is set, the display will return to showing real time and the colon will start to flash.

4. T o verify the alarm time press the " " button to display the alarm time followed by the "Enter" button to return to real time mode.

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Setting the HWS (Humane Wake System) alarm

5. To cancel the alarm time, press the " " button, the display will flash " ", press the "C" button to cancel the alarm time.

Note:

1. When the alarm is sounding, press the "Power/Sleep" button to turn off the alarm for 24 hrs.

2. The radio alarm will last for one hour if not turned off by pushing the "Power/Sleep" button.

3. Tune the radio to the required station before setting the alarm. When the alarm operates the radio will play the last station selected.

A repeating beep tone will sound when using the HWS alarm. The alarm beep will increase in volume every 15 seconds for 1 minute followed by 1 minutes silence before repeating the cycle. The HWS alarm will sound for 30 minutes unless turned off by pushing the "Power/Sleep" button.

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1. The HWS alarm is set in the same way as the radio alarm except instead of pushing the " " button the " " button is used instead.

The HWS alarm may be turned off by pressing the "Power/Sleep" button.

Note: The HWS alarm can be set independently from

the buzzer alarm enabling 2 alarm times to be set, one for the radio alarm and one for the HWS alarm.

Setting the count down timer

The radio has a count down timer which can be set to beep when the time set has elapsed. The count down timer can be set with the radio power on or off.

1. If the radio is switched on press the "Display" button to display the time.

2. Press the "Timer" button, the display will flash "Timer".

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3. Enter the required time in hours and minutes (max 23 hours and 59 minutes) using the numbered buttons. e.g. to enter 1 hour and 30 minutes, press the buttons marked [1], [3], [0].

4. Press the "Enter" button, "Timer" in the display will stop flashing indicating that the count down timer has been set. After approximately 5 seconds the display will revert to showing real time.

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4. While the count down timer is active the time remaining may be checked by pressing "Timer" button, press the "Timer" button to continue with the time remaining or press the "Enter" button to restart the count down timer.

5. The count down buzzer will sound for 1 minute and then turn off. The count down buzzer can be turned of f at any time by pressing the "Power/Sleep" button.

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6. T o cancel the count down timer press the "Timer" button, and then press the "C" button, "Timer" on the display will disappear and the display will revert to showing real time.

Note:

1. When the count down alarm is active, press the "Power/Sleep" button to turn off the alarm.

2. The count down alarm will sound for 1 minute unless turned off by pushing the "Power/Sleep" button.

3. If an incorrect time is entered e.g. 25.30 the display will show "E" for about 2 seconds before reverting to showing real time.

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The sleep timer will automatically switch off the radio af-

ter a preset time has elapsed.

1. Press and continue to hold down the "Power/Sleep" button the display will cycle through the available sleep times in the order 60-45-30-15-60. Release the "Power/Sleep" button when the required sleep time appears in the display .

Setting the sleep timer

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2. The symbol together with the sleep time set will appear in the display for 2 seconds after which the display will revert to showing frequency .

3. T o cancel the sleep function, press the "Power/Sleep" button, the symbol will disappear and the display will revert to showing real time.

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1. T o listen to FM stereo broadcasts, tune to the required station, plug in headphones and set the "Mono/Stereo switch located on the left side of the radio to the "Stereo" position. If the station being received is weak some hiss may be audible, to reduce the hiss set the "Mono/Stereo" switch to the "Mono" position to return to mono operation.

Note: FM stereo is only available via headphones.

2. When listening to AM (MW/LW/SW) broadcasts, the "DX/Local" switch adjusts the radios sensitivity . If you are listening to a strong station and the signal is distorted, set the "DX/Local" switch to the "Local" posi- tion for best reception. For normal or weak stations set the "DX/Local" switch to the "DX" position for maximum sensitivity .

Mono/Stereo and DX/Local switch

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Headphones for use with this radio should be stereo and fitted with a 3.5mm stereo jack plug. Insert the headphone plug into the socket marked on the left side of the radio. When the headphones are plugged in the loudspeaker is automatically disconnected.

Headphones

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The "Lock" switch is use to prevent unintentional operation of the radio.

1. Set the "Lock" switch located on the right side of the radio to the up position, the symbol will appear in the display. The "Power/Sleep" and all other buttons will be disabled. This will prevent accidental operation when the radio is packed in a suitcase or carrying pouch. To release the "Lock" switch move the switch down, the symbol will be removed from the display .

Lock switch

Light

Pressing the light button located on the top of the radio will turn on the light and illuminate the display for approximately 15 seconds.

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Portable shortwave aerial

MW step size switch

1. This switch located inside the battery compartment provides a means of changing the MW step size from 9kHz to 10kHz. In Europe and most other parts of the world set the switch to the 9kHz position. For the USA and Canada set the switch to the 10kHz position.

1. Pull out the jack plug from the aerial reel and plug into the socket marked "AM EXT . ANT" located on the lef t side of the radio. Uncoil the aerial to a convenient length and attach the reel clip to a suitable support point.

If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :0181 758 0338 (Mon-Fri)

Troubleshooting/Reset button

The Roberts R876 offers many new features which are unavailable on most radios.

If the radio fails to operate correctly , or some digits on the display are missing or incomplete carry out the following procedure.

1. Switch off the radio and remove the batteries.

2. With the aid of a suitable implement (the end of a paper clip) press the reset button located in the battery compartment for at least 5 seconds, this will reset the microprocessor, clock time and clear all stations stored in preset memory (except SW).

If a problem persists our technical staff would be pleased to help offer any assistance on operating the radio. Our technical helpline number is, 0181 758 0338.

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Do not allow this radio to be exposed to water, steam or sand. Do not leave the 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.

Care and maintenance

If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :0181 758 0338 (Mon-Fri)

Frequency range:

FM 87.5 - 108MHz LW 153 - 513kHz MW 520 - 1710 or 522 - 1710kHz (dependent on position of MW step size switch)

SW 1.711 - 29.999MHz

120m 2.300 - 2.495MHz 90m 3.200 - 3.400MHz 75m 3.900 - 4.000MHz 60m 4.750 - 5.060MHz 49m 5.900 - 6.200MHz 41m 7.100 - 7.350MHz 31m 9.400 - 9.990MHz 25m 1 1.600 - 12.100MHz 21m 13.570 - 13.870MHz 19m 15.100 - 15.800MHz 16m 17.480 - 17.900MHz 13m 21.450 - 21.750MHz 1 1m 25.600 - 26.100MHz

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Power requirements 4.5V Batteries 3 x IEC size LR6 (AA size) Battery Life Approx. 16-20hrs of listening

when used for 4 hours a day at normal volume using alkaline batteries.

Circuit features

Semiconductors: 1 LSI, 10 IC's, 8 FET, 24 transis-

tors, 25 diodes, 2 LED

Aerial system L W Built in ferrite aerial

MW Built in ferrite aerial SW Telescopic aerial FM Telescopic aerial

Output power: 180mW. Sockets

Headphone socket 3.5mm dia stereo. AM external aerial 3.5mm. DC in 4.5volts centre pin negative. Accessories: Carrying pouch, Stereo ear-

phones, AC adaptor, Portable shortwave aerial.

The company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice.

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If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :0181 758 0338 (Mon-Fri)

Guarantee

This radio 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:

1. Damage resulting from incorrect use.

2. Consequential damage.

3. Receivers with removed or defaced serial numbers.

N.B. Damaged or broken telescopic aerials will not be replaced under guarantee. Procedure:

Any claim under this guarantee should be made through the dealer from whom the instrument was purchased It is likely that your Roberts dealer will be able to attend to any defect quickly and efficiently, but should it be necessary the dealer will return the instrument to the company’s service department for attention. In the event that it is not possible to return the instrument to the Roberts dealer from whom it was purchased, please contact Roberts Radio service department at the address shown on the back page of this manual before taking further action.

These statements do not affect the statutory rights of a consumer.

ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

97-99 Worton Road Isleworth Middlesex

TW7 6EG

T echnical Helpline :- 0181 758 0338

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