Roberts Radio R9924 User Manual

ROBERTS
Sound for Generations
R9924 3-band battery portable radio
Controls
2
1
3
1. Tuning LED
2. Power indicator
3. Tuning scale
8
5
7
6
4. Telescopic aerial
4
5. Volume control
9
6. Headphone socket
7. Waveband switch
8. Tuning control
9. Battery compartment
Inserting batteries
1. Open the Battery cover on the rear of your radio pushing the catch in and downwards just above the word ‘Open’.
2. Insert two LR6 (AA size) batteries into the spaces in the compartment. Take care to ensure all batteries are inserted with the correct polarity as shown. Close the battery cover.
3. Reduced power, distortion, and a ‘stuttering’ sound are all signs that the batteries may need replacing.
Operating your radio
1. Switch on your radio by rotating the Volume control clockwise until a click is heard. The Power indicator will appear.
2. Set the Waveband selector to the required waveband.
3. Adjust the Volume control until a hissing sound is heard.
4. Rotate the Tuning control to select the desired station. The Tuning indicator will light when the station is correctly tuned. On MW and LW the Tuning scale is marked in kilohertz (kHz). On FM the Tuning scale is marked in Megahertz (MHz)
5. For MW and LW reception rotate your radio to the position giving best reception.
6.For FM reception fully extend the Telescopic aerial and then angle and rotate for best reception.
6. Adjust the Volume control to the required sound level.
7. To switch off your radio rotate the Volume control fully anticlockwise until a click is heard.
Note : The telescopic aerial is inoperative on MW and LW.
Headphones
1. A Headphone Socket (3.5mm) located on the left hand side of your radio is provided for use with either headphones or an earpiece. Inserting the headphone plug automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker.
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.
Specifications
Batteries
2 x LR6 (AA size)
Battery Life
Approx. 60hrs of listening for 4 hours a day at normal volume using alkaline cells.
Frequency Coverage
FM 87.5-108MHz MW 530- 1710kHz LW 148- 284kHz
Loudspeaker
57mm
Output Power
50 mW into 8ohms
Headphone socket
3.5mm dia
Aerial System
FM Telescopic aerial MW Built-in Ferrite aerial LW Built-in Ferrite aerial
Notes
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. 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 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
T echnical Helpline:- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)
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