Roberts Radio Portable Radio R9968 User Guide

R9968  
Analogue World Radio  
Please read this manual before use  
 
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OVERVIEW  
Controls - Front  
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1. Display  
6. On/Off Sleep  
7. Alarm  
11. Time Zone Dial  
12. SummerTime  
13. Lock  
2. Time Set  
3. Alarm Set  
4. 12/24 Hour  
5. H/W Summer  
8. Hour Set  
9. Minute Set  
10. H.T.Z.  
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Controls  
Right side  
Left side  
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14. Tuning dial  
16. Volume control  
15. Mono/Stereo switch  
17. Headphones socket  
18. DC 3-6V Power Input socket  
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Controls  
Top  
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19. Telescopic aerial  
20. Band selection switch  
21. Snooze & light button  
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Bottom  
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22. Battery compartment  
23. Reset button  
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Controls  
Back  
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24. Map of World Time Zones  
25. Frequency Scale  
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Batteries  
1. Batteries should be replaced when the Battery Level icon  
shows low.  
2. Press the On/Off Sleep button to switch the radio off before  
replacing the batteries.  
3. Open the battery cover located on the underside of your receiver  
by pressing down and lifting the battery cover.  
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4. Insert 2 x AA batteries into the compartment. Make sure that the (+)  
and (-) ends of the batteries are positioned as shown on the rear  
of the receiver.  
Note: 2 beep sounds will be heard to signify correct battery insertion.  
5. Close the battery cover.  
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6. Press the On/Off Sleep button to switch the receiver on after the  
batteries have been replaced.  
7. If the receiver is not to be used for an extended period of time it is  
recommended that the batteries are removed from the receiver.  
8. When the power is too low for the receiver to operate the Battery  
Level icon  
will flash and the unit will shut down automatically.  
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Disabling the buttons  
The Lock button is used to prevent unintentional operation of your  
receiver.  
1. Press the Lock button to disable the buttons on the receiver. The  
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Key icon  
will be shown in the top display panel. This will prevent  
accidental operation when your receiver is packed in a suitcase or  
travel bag.  
This does not affect the Volume control, the Stereo/Mono  
switch or the Waveband switch.  
2. To enable the receiver buttons, press the Lock button again, this will  
cause the Key icon  
to be extinguished from the top display panel.  
Switching on and setting the time zone  
1. Place the unit on a flat surface. Make sure that the batteries have  
been inserted correctly, or if using mains power, plug the mains lead  
into a wall socket and switch on at the wall socket. The unit will beep  
twice.  
2. The display will flash the Home icon  
current time zone.  
and the number of the  
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3. Rotate the Zone control to select the city in your time zone. This  
will change the time zone code displayed on the top screen. The time  
zone codes are displayed with a world map on the rear of the unit.  
4. Press the H.T.Z. button to confirm the time zone.  
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5. The display on the top screen will show the World icon  
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Setting the local time  
1. After setting the time zone the bottom screen will flash the default  
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time setting, 12:00 and the Home icon  
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the local time later, press and hold the Time Set button until the time  
flashes in the bottom display.  
2. Press the Hour button to change the hour.  
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3. Press the Min. button to change the minutes.  
4. Press the 12/24 button to switch between 12 and 24 hour clock formats.  
When the clock is set to 12 hour display an AM or PM indicator will  
be displayed. Make sure that the correct 12 hour cycle is selected.  
5. Press the Time Set button to confirm the correct time.  
6. The bottom display will stop flashing.  
Setting summer time  
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1. Press and hold the Time Set button until the time flashes in the  
bottom display.  
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2. Press the H/W Summer button to put the clock forward by one  
hour. The Summer time icon  
will appear in the display.  
3. Press the H/W Summer button again to remove the Summer Time  
icon and return the time to its original setting.  
4. Press the Time Set button to confirm the change.  
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5. The bottom display will stop flashing.  
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Switching between local time and GMT  
1. Press the H/W Summer button to switch between local time and  
GMT.  
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2. The displays will swap over the time settings.  
3. Press the H/W Summer button again to return the displays.  
Short wave radio reception  
Your World Receiver can receive signals in a number of wavebands.  
FM and MW stations are always set at the same position on the tuning  
scale because they are broadcast at fixed wavelengths and frequencies.  
Due to atmospheric conditions, short wave stations must frequently be  
broadcast on different wavelengths. Most short wave bands are  
available all over the world and can be used by international broadcasters.  
At present these are the only wavelengths which provide listeners with  
direct reception over long distances. For this reason, short wave  
frequencies are not only used by radio stations, but also by other users  
such as amateur radio enthusiasts, shipping, aircraft and radio navigation  
systems.  
If you want to listen to a particular SW station, you need to know the  
precise frequency and wavelength. Many short wave stations will send  
you broadcasting schedules which give you the information you need.  
You can also download the information from the Internet.  
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Listening to the radio  
1. Switch on your receiver by pressing the ON/OFF Sleep button.  
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2. The receiver will automatically tune in to the last radio station  
selected.  
3. The radio frequency and waveband information will show in the top  
display.  
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4. Slide the Waveband switch to the required waveband. The  
selected band is indicated in the top display.  
5. Tune in to the desired station by rotating the Tuning control. The  
station frequency is shown in the top display.  
6. When the radio is tuned in correctly to a station, the Tuning icon  
will appear in the top display.  
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The Telescopic antenna located on the top of your receiver is for  
FM and short wave (SW) reception.  
Extend and tilt the Telescopic antenna to obtain the best reception  
for FM stations.  
For short wave (SW) reception, adjust the Telescopic antenna  
to an upright position.  
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For MW reception there is a built in ferrite aerial. Rotate the receiver  
to the position giving the best reception.  
7. Adjust the volume by rotating the Volume control.  
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Setting the alarm time  
The alarm is always set in local time, with the Home icon  
displayed.  
1. Press the Alarm button. The Alarm icon  
will flash in the  
display for a few seconds before returning to the clock display.  
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2. While the Alarm icon is flashing, press the Alarm button  
again to select the buzzer alarm mode. The Buzzer icon  
appear and flash in the display.  
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3. Press and hold the Alarm Set button until the alarm time flashes  
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in the display.  
4. Press the Hour button to change the hour.  
5. Press the Min. button to change the minutes.  
6. Press the Alarm Set button to confirm the correct time.  
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7. The bottom display will stop flashing and the Alarm icon  
remain on the display.  
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8. Press the 12/24 button to switch between 12 and 24 hour clock  
formats. When the clock is set to 12 hour display an AM or PM  
indicator will display. Make sure that the correct 12 hour cycle is  
selected.  
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Setting the alarm to buzzer  
1. Set the alarm time as previously described.  
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2. Press the Alarm button. The Alarm icon  
will flash in the  
display for a few seconds before returning to the clock display.  
3. While the Alarm icon is flashing, press the Alarm button  
again to select the buzzer alarm mode. The Buzzer icon  
appear and flash in the display.  
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4. Press the Alarm Set button to confirm the alarm.  
5. The bottom display will stop flashing, the Alarm icon  
and the  
Buzzer icon  
will remain on the display.  
6. The buzzer alarm will sound at the preset time. It will increase in  
volume, tone and frequency, over the period of one minute, and then  
fall silent for one minute. This cycle will be repeated for 60 minutes.  
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7. To switch off the alarm until the next day, press the On/Off Sleep  
button.  
8. To switch the alarm off permanently, press the Alarm button. The  
Alarm icon  
reverting to the clock display.  
will flash in the display for a few seconds before  
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Setting the alarm to radio  
1. Set the alarm time as previously described.  
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2. Press the On/Off Sleep button to turn the radio on.  
3. Select the required waveband using the Waveband switch and  
make sure that a station is tuned in.  
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4. Set the Volume control to the desired level.  
5. Press the Alarm button. The Alarm icon  
will flash in the  
display for a few seconds before returning to the clock display.  
6. While the Alarm icon  
is flashing, press the Alarm button  
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twice to select the radio alarm mode. The Radio icon  
and flash in the display.  
will appear  
7. Press the Alarm Set button to confirm the alarm.  
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8. The bottom display will stop flashing, the Alarm icon  
and the  
Radio icon  
will remain on the display.  
9. Press the On/Off Sleep button to turn the radio off.  
10. The radio alarm will sound at the preset time for 60 minutes.  
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11. To switch off the alarm until the next day press the On/Off Sleep  
button.  
12. To switch the alarm off permanently, press the Alarm button. The  
Alarm icon  
reverting to the clock display.  
will flash in the display for a few seconds before  
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Checking the alarm time  
1. Press the Alarm Set button.  
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2. The alarm time will appear in the bottom display for a few seconds,  
before reverting to the clock display.  
Snooze control  
1. The buzzer or radio alarm can be silenced for five minutes by  
pressing the Snooze Light button. This sequence can be repeated  
during the 60 minute alarm period.  
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Sleep timer  
1. Radio playback can be set to switch off automatically after a preset  
time has elapsed.  
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2. Press the On/Off Sleep button to switch the radio on.  
3. To set the Sleep Timer press and hold the On/Off Sleep button.  
After a few seconds the first sleep time and the Sleep icon  
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appear on the top display. The display will then show the available  
sleep times in sequence, 60, 45, 30, 15, and 90 minutes, this will  
continue while the On/Off Sleep button is held. To select your  
preferred sleep time, release the On/Off Sleep button when the  
time is displayed. The display will revert to clock display after a few  
seconds with the sleep icon shown.  
4. The radio will switch off after the selected sleep time has elapsed.  
5. To cancel the sleep function before the preset time has expired,  
press the On/Off Sleep button.  
Backlight  
The Backlight illuminates the display screens, making it easy to view in  
a dark environment.  
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1. Press the Snooze Light button to switch on the Backlight for 12  
seconds.  
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2. Press the Snooze Light button to switch the Backlight off.  
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Reset  
The Reset function will erase all settings and return the receiver to its  
original state.  
1. Press the Reset button on the underside of the receiver using an  
implement such as a paperclip.  
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Headphones  
A 3.5 mm Headphone Socket located on the left side of the unit is  
provided for use with either headphones or an earpiece. Inserting a plug  
into the socket automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker.  
Stereo/Mono reception (headphone use only)  
If the FM station reception is weak it can be improved by switching to  
mono reception. This only works when listening to the receiver with  
headphones.  
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1. Slide the Stereo/Mono switch to the mono position. The Stereo  
Headphone icon disappears from the display.  
2. Slide the Stereo/Mono switch back to the stereo position to return  
to stereo listening. The Stereo Headphone icon will show in the  
display.  
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Specifications  
Circuit Features  
Loudspeaker  
Output power  
Antennas  
Power Requirements  
4 ohms  
Adapter Output DC 3-6 volts, 200mA  
100 mW  
Battery  
2 x LR6 (AA Size) alkaline  
Frequency Coverage  
Telescopic antenna  
Ferrite rod antenna  
FM and SW  
MW  
FM  
87.5 - 108MHz  
MW  
526 - 1710kHz  
Sockets  
SW 1 - 7  
5.90 - 6.20MHz (49 m)  
7.10 - 7.35MHz (41 m)  
9.40 - 9.90MHz (31 m)  
11.6 - 12.10MHz (25 m)  
13.57 - 13.87MHz (21 m)  
15.1 - 15.73MHz (19 m)  
17.48 - 17.9MHz (16 m)  
Headphones Socket 3.5mm dia.  
DC Socket 4.0mm dia. Centre pin negative  
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Guarantee  
This receiver 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.  
4. Telescopic aerials.  
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  
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Isleworth Middlesex  
TW7 6EG  
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