Sound for Generations ROBERTS R9928 3 Band Preset Mains Battery Portable Radio Please read this manual before use
Contents Important Information ............................................................................................................................................................... 1 Controls ................................................................................................................................................................................. 2-3 Battery Operation ..............................................................................................................
Controls (Top) 1 10 2 9 3 4 8 5 7 1. Power button 6. Tuning control 2. FM preset buttons 7. Treble control 3. FM manual button 8. Dial pointer 4. Waveband buttons 5. Telescopic aerial 6 9. Bass control 10.
Controls (Rear) 11 12 3 13 11. Headphone socket (on side) 13. Battery compartment 12. FM preset controls 14.
Battery operation 1. Remove the Battery cover on the rear of the unit by pushing the battery door in and downwards. 2. Insert four LR14 (C size) batteries into the spaces in the compartment. Take care to ensure all batteries are inserted with the correct polarity as shown inside the battery compartment. Replace the battery cover. 3. Reduced power, distortion and a ‘stuttering’ sound are all signs that the batteries may need replacing. 4.
Operating your radio (FM manual tuning) 1. Switch on your radio by pressing the Power button. 2. Select FM manual tuning by pressing the FM Manual button. 3. Press the FM button to select the FM waveband. 4. Adjust the Volume control until a hissing sound is heard. 5. Rotate the Tuning control to select the desired station. On FM the Tuning scale is marked in Megahertz (MHz). 6. For FM reception fully extend the Telescopic aerial and then angle and rotate for best reception 7.
Operating your radio (Medium and Long wave) 1. Switch on your radio by pressing the Power button. 2. Press either the MW or LW button. 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). 5. For MW or LW reception rotate your radio to the position giving best reception. 6. Adjust the Volume to the required setting. 7. Adjust the Bass and Treble controls to the required settings.
Setting the FM Presets 1. Switch on your radio by pressing the Power button. 2. Press the FM button to select the FM waveband. 3. Adjust the Volume control until a hissing sound is heard. 4. Press FM preset button 1 5. Rotate the FM preset control 1 (on cabinet rear) to select the required station. 6. Press FM preset button 2. 7. Rotate the FM preset control 2 (on cabinet rear) to select the required station. 8. Repeat this procedure for FM preset buttons 3 and 4.
Selecting FM preset stations 1. Switch on your radio by pressing the Power button. 2. Press the FM button to select the FM waveband. 3. Press the required Preset button 1 to 4. 4. Adjust the Volume, Bass and Treble controls to the required settings. 5. To switch off your radio press the Power button. Headphones 1. A Headphone Socket (3.5mm) located on the right hand end of your radio is provided for use with either headphones or an earpiece.
General Do not allow this unit to be exposed to dripping or splashing. Do not leave your 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. It is recommended that the FM band be used where ever possible as better results in terms of quality and freedom from interference will usually be obtained than on the MW or LW bands.
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.
ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT 97-99 Worton Road Isleworth Middlesex TW7 6EG Issue 1 Technical Helpline:- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)
