Roberts Radio R876 User Manual
ROBERTS
Sound for Generations
R876
Multi-band digital preset stereo world radio
Please read this manual before use
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.............................................. 19
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
A TS (Auto Tuning System) .............................. 42
Setting the alarm .............................................. 45
Setting the radio alarm (Standby)................... 46
Setting the HWS alarm..................................... 49
Setting the count down timer ......................... 50
Setting the sleep timer..................................... 54
Mono/Stereo and DX/Local Switch................. 56
Headphones...................................................... 57
Lock Switch ...................................................... 58
Light................................................................... 58
Portable shortwave aerial................................ 59
MW step size switch ........................................ 59
Reset button ..................................................... 60
Care and maintenance ..................................... 61
Specifications ................................................... 62
Features
! 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.
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! SW metre buttons offer instant selection of any de-
sired SW band.
! Dual Alarm Feature allows presetting of two alarm
wake-up times.
! ATS (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.
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Control locations
1. Power on/off and sleep button.
2. Fine tune button.
3. Manual/auto scan tuning buttons.
4. Enter button.
5. Memory and time set button.
6. Frequency select button.
7. Cancel button.
8. Decimal point and zero set button.
9. 0 digit, 0 memory and SW metre button.
10. FM band, FM ATS and real/dual time button.
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11 . LW band, LW ATS and radio standby button.
12. MW band, MW A TS 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 .
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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. T elescopic 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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Display information
1. Waveband indicators.
2. Time set status.
3. Zero second set indication.
4. Memory indicator.
5. SW Memory 10-18 indicator .
6. Sleep function indicator .
7. Lock switch indicator .
8. FM stereo indicator .
9. SW metre band indicator.
10. Auto Tuning System indicator.
11 . Low battery indicator.
12. Frequency units indicator.
13. Frequency and time display
14. Dual time indicator.
15. Radio standby indicator.
16. HWS standby indicator.
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17. Count down timer indicator.
18. Memory preset, battery strength and ATS
scanning indicator.
19. Fine tune indicator.
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This radio can be operated using:3 Alkaline LR6 (AA size) batteries.
AC adaptor (supplied).
Installing batteries
1. Position the radio face down.
2. Press the catch marked "OPEN" and slide in the
direction shown.
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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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Battery replacement
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.
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Low battery warnings
1. Replace batteries if the battery indicator falls below
"2"
2. Replace batteries if "E" and the low battery indicator
flash in the display .
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3. Whenever the low battery symbol appears on the
display the batteries should be replaced.
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Using the AC adaptor
The AC adaptor supplied with this radio is an auto-switching type and will operate from either a 110volt 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.
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SET
Setting the clock
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 "T ime Set" button for more than 2 seconds,
the "
" symbol will flash in the display
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3. Whilst the "
SET
SET
" 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.
4. If you press the wrong number, press the "C" (cancel)
button which will delete one number at a time.
Note: Time can only be adjusted whilst the "
symbol is flashing in the display .
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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
In addition to real time a second time zone can be programmed into this radio.
1. Press the "Real/Dual" button the display will show and
flash " ".
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2. Press "Enter " button within 3 seconds, the display
will stop flashing.
3. Press and hold down the "Time Set" button for more
than 2 seconds, the display "Set" will flash.
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4.While "
SET
" 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.
5. If you press the wrong number, press the "C" (cancel)
button which will delete one number at a time.
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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. To 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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SET
Zero seconds set
Press the "Time Set" button for more than 2 seconds,
the "
set" button, the display will show and flash "Set-00".
Press the "Enter" button to reset seconds to 0.
" symbol will flash in the display . Press the "0
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