Roberts Radio Portable Radio R9962 User Guide

R9962  
LW/MW/SW1-9/FM  
12 band Portable World Radio  
 
Controls (front)  
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1. Telescopic aerial  
2. SW band switch  
3. Waveband switch  
4. Tuning indicator  
5. Tuning scale  
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Controls (left and right hand ends)  
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9. Tuning control  
10. On/Off switch  
6. Volume control  
7. Headphone socket  
8. DC input socket  
11. Battery compartment  
 
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Batteries  
1. Remove the Battery cover on the rear of your  
radio by pushing the battery door in and down-  
wards.  
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2. Insert two LR6 (AA size) batteries into the  
spaces in the compartment. Take care to  
ensure all batteries are inserted with the cor-  
rect polarity as shown on the rear of your radio.  
Replace 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.  
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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  
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FM position.  
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  
FM the Tuning scale is marked in Mega-  
hertz (MHz).  
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5. For FM reception fully extend the  
Telescopic aerial and then angle and rotate  
for best reception.  
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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 - Medium and  
Long wave  
1. Switch on your radio by sliding the Power On/  
Off switch to the On position.  
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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 de-  
sired station. The Tuning indicator will light  
when the station is correctly tuned. On MW  
and LW the Tuning scale is marked in kilo-  
hertz (kHz).  
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Note : The telescopic aerial is inoperative  
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.  
 
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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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  
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SW position.  
3. Select the required SW band using the SW  
band selector switch.  
For information on the most appropriate  
shortwave band refer to shortwave guide  
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4. Adjust the Volume control until a hissing  
sound is heard.  
5. Fully extend the Telescopic aerial.  
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6. Rotate the Tuning control to select the de-  
sired station. The Tuning indicator will light  
when the station is correctly tuned. On SW the  
Tuning scale is marked in Megahertz (MHz).  
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7. Adjust the Volume to the required setting.  
8. To switch off your radio slide the Power On/  
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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 R9962 should  
provide 3 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.  
 
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Specifications  
Power Requirements  
Frequency Coverage  
LW  
Batteries : 3V  
External : 3V  
2 x LR6 (AA) size  
200mA (centre pin negative)  
150 - 281 kHz  
MW  
530 - 1710 kHz  
87.5 - 108 MHz  
4.60 - 5.05 MHz  
5.95 - 6.25 MHz  
7.05 - 7.70 MHz  
9.40 - 9.90 MHz  
11.55 - 12.10 MHz  
13.45 - 14.10 MHz  
15.05 - 15.65 MHz  
17.50 - 18.05 MHz  
21.50 - 21.95 MHz  
FM  
Battery Life  
SW1 60m band  
SW2 49m band  
SW3 41m band  
SW4 31m band  
SW5 25m band  
SW6 21m band  
SW7 19m band  
SW8 16m band  
SW9 13m band  
Approx. 20hrs of listening for 4 hours a day at  
normal volume, using Alkaline cells.  
Loudspeaker  
Output Power  
50mm 8 ohm.  
120mW into 4 ohms.  
Headphone Socket 3.5mm dia mono  
Aerial System  
LW : Built-in Ferrite aerial  
MW : Built-in Ferrite aerial  
FM : Telescopic aerial  
SW : Telescopic aerial  
 
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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  
Technical Helpline:- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
 
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