Roberts Radio CR9926 User Manual

CR9926

CD Clock Radio

ROBERTS

Sound for Generations

Please read this manual before use

Important Information.........................................................1

Controls...........................................................................2-4

Display ...............................................................................5

Switching on and setting the time......................................6

Listening to the radio .........................................................7

Compact discs ...................................................................8

Inserting a CD....................................................................8

Playing a CD......................................................................9

Selecting a track ..............................................................10

Search function................................................................ 10

Playback modes ..............................................................10

Programmed play ............................................................11

Replacing previously programmed tracks .......................12

Erasing a programme ...................................................... 12

Alarm operation ...............................................................12

Setting the alarm time...................................................... 12

Wake to CD......................................................................13

Wake to radio...................................................................13

Wake to buzzer ................................................................ 14

Snooze control .................. ... .... ... .... ... ... .... ... .... ... ... .... ... ...14

Automatic weekend cancel.............................................. 14

Sleep timer....................................................................... 15

Headphones.....................................................................15

General ............................................................................16

Mains Supply ...................................................................16

Specification ....................................................................17

Guarantee ........................................................................ 18

Warning

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT means that the laser's construction makes

it inherently safe so that the legally prescribed maximum permissible
radiation values can never be exceeded

Caution: Using any equipment or devices other than those described

and specified in these operating instructions, or tampering with the unit
in any way, can result in dangerous exposure to radiation.

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Controls

(Front)

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1. FM stereo indicator

2. CD/Clock display

3. LED dial pointer

4. Tuning control

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Controls

(Top)

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5. Time button

6. Weekend cancel button

7. On/Off button

8. Sleep button

9. Alarm 1 button

10. Alarm 2 button

11. F.Rev button

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12. F. Fwd button

13. CD Open/Close button

14. Stop button

15. Volume up button

16. Volume down button

17. Play/pause button

18. Mode button

19. Snooze button

Controls

(Right side)

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20. Waveband switch

21. Function switch

(Left side)

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22. Reset button

23. Headphone socket

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Display

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a. Day of week indicators
b. Pause indicator
c. Play indicator
d. Random indicator
e. Program indicator

f. CD track and time indicators

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g. Repeat indicator
h. Sleep indicator

i. Alarm 1 indicator
j. Alarm 2 indicator

k. Weekend cancel indicator

l. PM indicator

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Switching on and setting the time

1. Place the unit on a flat surface. Plug the mains lead into a wall socket
and switch on.

2. Press and hold down the Time button.

3. Whilst holding down the Time button set the correct time using the
F.Fwd and F.Rev buttons. The clock will start counting as soon as
buttons are released. The clock uses a 12 hour display with a PM
indicator. Ensure that the correct 12 hour cycle is selected.

4. To set day of week press and hold down the Snooze button.

5. Whilst holding down the Snooze button set the correct day of week
using the F.Fwd and F.Rev buttons.

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Listening to the Radio

1. Switch on your CD clock radio by pressing the On/Off button.

2. Set the Function switch to the Radio position. The Led dial pointer
will light up.

3. Set the Waveband switch to the required waveband.

4. Tune in to the desired station by rotating the Tuning control. The
station frequency is indicated in the dial scale.

5. Adjust volume using the Volume Up and Down buttons.

6. The Wire aerial located on the rear of your CD clock radio is for FM
reception. The wire should be fully extended and positioned for
optimum reception.

7. For MW and LW reception there is a built in ferrite aerial. Rotate your
CD clock radio to the position giving best reception.

8. The radio can be switched off by pressing the On/Off button.

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Compact discs

Use only Digital Audio CDs which have the symbol.

Never write on a CD or attach any sticker to the CD. Always hold the CD
at the edge and store it in its box after use with the label facing up.

To remove dust and dirt, breathe on the CD and wipe it with a soft, lint­free cloth in a straight line from the centre towards the edge.

Cleaning agents may damage the CD

Do not expose the CD to rain, moisture, sand, or to excessive heat. (e.g.
from heating equipment or in motor cars parked in the sun).

Inserting a CD

1. Switch on your CD clock radio by pressing the On/Off button.

2. Set the Function switch to CD.

3. To open the CD compartment, press the CD Open/Close button.

4. Insert an Audio CD, printed side facing up. Close the door. The CD
player will scan the contents of the CD, the total number of tracks
and time will appear on the display.

Note: If you press play and have not inserted a CD, 'no disc' will

appear on the display.

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Playing a CD

1. Press the Play/Pause button to start playback. The display will
show the Play indicator, track number and elapsed time.

2. Set the Volume control to the required setting.

3. To pause playback press the Play/Pause button. The Pause
indicator will appear and elapsed time will flash in the display. To
resume playback press the Play/Pause button again. The display
will show the Play indicator and elapsed time.

5. To stop playback, press the Stop button. The display will show total
number of tracks and time.

6. To remove the CD, press the CD Open/Close button. The CD door
should only be opened when the CD is in Stop mode.

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Selecting a track

1. Whilst the CD is playing, press and release either the F.Fwd or
F.Rev to change to the desired track.

2. You can also change tracks when the player is in stop mode. Change
to the desired track using the F.Fwd or F.Rev buttons. Press the
Play button to play selected track

Search function

1. Whilst the CD is playing, press and hold down either the F.Fwd or
F.Rev buttons. Release the button when the desired part of the

track is reached.

Playback modes

The Mode button allows you to select different CD playback modes in
the following order:-

REPEAT1  REPEAT ALL  RANDOM  NORMAL

These modes can only be selected or changed during CD playback.

1. Whilst the CD is playing press the Mode button once to repeat the
current track. The Repeat 1 indicator will appear in the display.

2. Press the Mode button again to repeat all tracks on the CD. The
Repeat All indicator will appear in the display.

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3. Press the Mode button again to play all tracks on the CD in random
order. The Random indicator will appear in the display.

4. Press the Mode button again to return to normal play. The Random
indicator will be removed from display.

5. Pressing the Stop button will stop the CD and return the CD player
to normal play mode.

Programmed play

By programming the player you can play up to 20 tracks in any desired
order.

1. Whilst the CD is in STOP, press the Mode button. The Programme
indicator will start to flash. The display will show program number
on the right and track number on the left.

2. Select the first track using the F.Fwd or F.Rev buttons. Store this
track by pressing the Mode button.

3. The Programme number will automatically change to ‘02’.

4. Repeat the above steps until you have completed your program.
Press the Play/Pause button to commence play of the selected
tracks.

Note: Random play is disabled during Programmed play.

It is possible to play one or all the tracks of a program by
pressing the Repeat button during program play.

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Replacing previously programmed tracks

1. Whilst the CD is in STOP, repeatedly press the Mode button until
the display shows the program step you wish to replace.

2. Select the required track using the F.Fwd or F.Rev buttons.

3. Press the Mode button to store the change.

Erasing a programme

1. Whilst the CD is in STOP, press the Mode button. The Programme
indicator will flash.

2. Press the Stop button to erase the programme. Programmes are
also erased by:- Opening the CD door, moving the Function switch
to the 'Radio' position and if the power supply is interrupted in any
way.

Alarm operation

Your clock radio has three alarm types, CD, Radio and Buzzer. The
alarms gradually increase in volume. This function is known as Progres­sive Alarm System.

Setting the alarm time

1. Press and hold down the Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 buttons. Whilst holding
down the Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 buttons set the alarm time using the
F.Fwd or F.Rev buttons.

The clock uses a 12 hour display with a PM indicator. Ensure that
the correct 12 hour cycle is selected.

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Wake to CD

1. Slide the Function switch to CD and insert a CD into compartment.

2. Repeatedly press and release the Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 buttons until
the

3. Your CD clock radio will switch on and the CD will play at the alarm
time set. The CD will play for a maximum of 90 minutes. Whilst the
alarm is active the

4. To switch off CD alarm until the next day press the On/Off button.

or indicators appear in the display.

or indicators will flash in the display.

Wake to radio

1. Slide the Function switch to Radio.

2. Repeatedly press and release the Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 buttons until
the or indicators appear in the display.

3. Your CD clock radio will switch on and the Radio will play at the alarm
time set. The Radio will play for a maximum of 90 minutes. Whilst the
alarm is active the or indicators will flash in the display.

4. To switch off Radio alarm until the next day press the On/Off button.

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Wake to buzzer

1. Repeatedly press and release the Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 buttons until
the or indicators appear in the display.

2. Your CD clock radio will switch on and the Buzzer will sound for a
maximum of 90 minutes. Whilst the alarm is active the or
indicators will flash in the display.

3. To switch off Buzzer alarm until the next day press the On/Off
button.

Snooze control

1. The CD, Radio or Buzzer alarms can be silenced for 5 minutes by
pressing the Snooze button. This sequence can be repeated within
the 90 minute alarm period.

Automatic Weekend Alarm Cancel (W.E.C.)

The alarms can be automatically cancelled at weekends.

1. To activate e the weekend cancel function, press the Weekend
Cancel button. The Weekend Cancel indicator will light up in the
display.

2. Press the Weekend Cancel button again to turn off the indicator and
disable this function.

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Sleep timer

1. CD or Radio can be set to switch off automatically after a preset time
has elapsed.

2. Set the Function switch to the CD or Radio position.

3. Repeatedly press and release the Sleep button until the desired time
is reached (maximum 90 minutes in 10 minute steps). The Sleep
indicator will light up in the display.

4. The CD or radio will switch off after the sleep time has elapsed.

5. To cancel the sleep function before the preset time has expired,
press the On/Off button.

Headphones socket

A 3.5mm Headphone Socket located on the left side of you CD radio
cassette is provided for use with either headphones or an earpiece.
Inserting a plug into the socket automatically mutes the internal loud­speaker.

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General

Do not allow this unit to be exposed to water or steam. It is recommended
that the FM band be used wherever possible as better results in terms
of quality and freedom from interference will usually be obtained than on
the MW or LW bands.

Mains supply

The CR9926 will operate from a supply of AC 230 volts, 50Hz only.
For your convenience this product is supplied with a plug which is fitted

with a fuse of the appropriate rating. If the plug supplied is not suitable
for your socket outlet, it should be removed by unscrewing the plug top,
the terminal screws and removing the cable.

The correct style of plug to suit your household together with a correctly
rated fuse should be fitted.

IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN

IMPORTANT. DO NOT make any connection to the larger terminal which
is marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured
Green or Green-and-yellow.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following

codes :-

The wire coloured BLUE must be
connected to the terminal marked N
or coloured BLACK.

The wire coloured BROWN must be
connected to the terminal marked L
or coloured RED.

Fuse

This apparatus must be protected by a 3A fuse (BS1362) in a 13A plug
(BS1363). If another type of plug is used a 5A fuse should be fitted in the
plug, adaptor or distribution board.

IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

Reset button

If your CD clock radio fails to operate correctly, or some digits on the
display are missing or incomplete carry out the following procedure:-

BLUE - NEUTRAL BROWN - LIVE

As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:-

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With the aid of a suitable implement (the end of a paper clip) press the
reset button located on the left side of you CD clock radio for at least 5
seconds, this will reset the microprocessor and clock time The display
will flash 12:00 requiring a reset of the time, day of week and alarm
times.

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Specifications

Power Requirements

Mains AC 230 volts, 50Hz
Batteries

Frequency Coverage

FM 87.5 - 108MHz
MW 522 - 1620kHz
LW 144 - 281kHz

Circuit Features

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Loudspeaker 2 x 77mm 8ohms

Output Power 2 x 1.5 Watts into 8ohms

Headphone Socket 3.5mm diameter

Aerial System FM Telescopic aerial

MW Built-in Ferrite aerial

LW Built-in Ferrite aerial

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SOUTH YORKSHIRE

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

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:

1. Damage resulting from incorrect use.

2. Consequential damage.

3. Receivers with removed or defaced serial numbers.

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 Technical Services department at the address shown on the rear of this manual before taking further action.

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

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ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

97-99 Worton Road
Isleworth Middlesex

TW7 6EG

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