Roberts Radio R9967 User Manual

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ROBER TS
Sound for Generations
R9967
LW/MW/SW1-9/FM
12 band Portable World Radio
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Contents
Controls.....................................................................................................................2-3
Operating your radio - FM............................................................................................ 5
Operating your radio - Medium and Long wave .......................................................... 6
Operating your radio - Shortwave................................................................................ 7
Headphones................................................................................................................. 8
Mains adaptor .............................................................................................................. 8
Specifications............................................................................................................... 9
Guarantee .................................................................................................................. 10
Please note
Do not allow this unit to be exposed to moisture (e.g. dripping or splashing). 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.
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Controls (front)
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1. Telescopic aerial
2. FM stereo indicator
3. Waveband switch
4. Tuning scale
5. Dial pointer
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Controls (left and right hand ends)
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6. Stereo/Mono switch
7. Headphone socket
8. DC input socket
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9. Tuning control
10. Volume control
11. On/Off switch
12. Battery compartment
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Batteries
1. Open the Battery cover on the bottom of your radio by pushing the battery door in direction of the arrow.
2. Insert two LR6 (AA size) batteries into the spaces in the compartment. Take care to ensure batteries are inserted with the correct polarity as shown on the rear of your radio. Close the battery cover.
3. Reduced power, distortion and a ‘stuttering’ sound are all signs that the batteries may need replacing.
4. If the radio is not to be used for any extended period of time it is recommended that the batteries are removed from the radio.
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)
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Operating your radio - FM
1. Switch on your radio by sliding the Power On/Off switch to the On position.
2. Slide the Waveband selector switch to the FM position.
3. Adjust the Volume control until a hissing sound is heard.
4. For FM reception fully extend the Tel- escopic aerial and then angle and rotate for best reception.
5. Rotate the Tuning control to select the desired station. On FM the Tuning scale is marked in Megahertz (MHz).
6. Adjust the Volume to the required setting.
7. To switch off your radio slide the Power On/Off switch to the Off position.
8. To listen to the FM band in stereo, plug in headphones and set Stereo/Mono switch to stereo position.
The FM Stereo Indicator will light when the station is bradcast in stereo.
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Operating your radio - Medium and Long wave
1. Switch on your radio by sliding the Power On/ Off switch to the On position.
2. Slide the Waveband selector switch to the MW or LW position.
3. Adjust the Volume control until a hissing sound is heard.
4. Rotate the Tuning control to select the de­sired station. On MW and LW the Tuning
scale is marked in kilohertz (kHz). Note : The telescopic aerial is inopera-
tive on MW and LW.
5. For MW or LW reception rotate your radio to the position giving best reception.
6. Adjust the Volume to the required setting.
7. To switch off your radio slide the Power On/ Off switch to the Off position.
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Operating your radio - Shortwave
1. Switch on your radio by sliding the Power On/ Off switch to the On position.
2. Slide the Waveband selector switch to the required SW band position.
For information on the most appropriate shortwave band refer to Shortwave Guide or BBC website at http://www.bbc.co.uk.
3. Adjust the Volume control until a hissing sound is heard.
4. Fully extend the Telescopic aerial.
5. Rotate the Tuning control to select the desired station. On SW the Tuning scale is marked in Megahertz (MHz).
6. Adjust the Volume to the required setting.
7. To switch off your radio slide the Power On/Off switch to the Off position.
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Headphones (not included)
A Headphone Socket (3.5mm) located on the left hand end of your radio is provided for use with either headphones or an earpiece. Inserting the headphone plug automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker.
Mains adaptor (not included)
The AC adaptor for use with the R9967 should provide between 3 and 6 volts DC output at 200mA centre pin negative.
Plug the lead from the adaptor into the DC socket located on the left hand end of your radio. Plug the adaptor into a mains outlet. The battery will be automatically disconnected
The mains adaptor should be disconnected from the mains supply when not in use.
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Specifications
Power Requirements
Batteries : 3V 2 x LR6 (AA) size External : 3-6V 200mA (centre pin negative)
Battery Life
Approx. 20hrs of listening for 4 hours a day at normal volume, using Alkaline cells.
Loudspeaker 50mm 8 ohm. Output Power 100mW into 4 ohms. Headphone Socket 3.5mm dia stereo
Aerial System
LW : Built-in Ferrite aerial MW : Built-in Ferrite aerial FM : Telescopic aerial SW : Telescopic aerial
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Frequency Coverage
LW 150 - 281 kHz MW 530 - 1710 kHz FM 87.5 - 108 MHz SW1 75m band 3.90 - 4.00 MHz SW2 49m band 5.90 - 6.20 MHz SW3 41m band 7.10 - 7.35 MHz SW4 31m band 9.40 - 9.90 MHz SW5 25m band 11.60 - 12.10 MHz SW6 22m band 13.60 - 13.80 MHz SW7 19m band 15.10 - 15.70 MHz SW8 16m band 17.50 - 17.90 MHz SW9 13m band 21.40 - 21.85 MHz
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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. Radios 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.
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)
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ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
97-99 Worton Road Isleworth Middlesex
TW7 6EG
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Technical Helpline:- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)
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