Sound for Generations ROBERTS R9947 3-band PLL Synthesised Stereo Radio
Contents Controls ................................................... 2-3 Sleep timer ............................................... 17 Display ........................................................ 4 Display modes .......................................... 18 Inserting batteries ...................................... 5 Display backlight ...................................... 18 Battery replacement ................................... 6 Lock switch ...............................................
Controls - front 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. Preset button 7 2. Display button 3. Mono/Alarm button 8 4. Band/Time set button 5. On/Off button 6. Light button 7. Tuning up button 8. Tuning down button 9.
Controls - left & right sides 15 10. Volume control 11. Loudspeaker/Headphone switch 12. Headphone socket 10 13. DC input socket 14. Lock switch 15. Telescopic Aerial 16 11 16.
Display A. Sleep time indicator A B C D E F B. Alarm indicator C. Stereo indicator D. Key lock indicator E. +5 indicator F . Preset indicator G G. Low battery indicator H. MHz/kHz indicators I . Frequency/Time display J .
Inserting batteries 1. Position your radio face down. 2. Press the catch as shown and slide in the direction of the arrow. 3. Lift up the battery cover 4. Insert 2 x LR6 (AA) size batteries as shown in the diagram. 5. Close the battery cover. 6. The clock will start running when the 2 LR6 (AA) size batteries are installed. When batteries are installed for the first time the display will show 0:00. The seconds display will start to count as soon as batteries are installed.
Battery replacement 1. The battery indicator will appear and flash in the display when the batteries are in need of replacement . After removing the batteries, you have approximately 3 minutes to replace the batteries after which clock and memory information will be lost .
Setting the clock Note: the time can only be set with the radio switched off. 1 2 1. Ensure that the radio is switched off. 2. Press and hold down the Time set button until the hours digit begins to flash in the display. 3. Whilst the hours digit is flashing adjust the hours using the Tuning up/down buttons. The clock uses a 12 hour display with AM/ PM indicators. Please ensure that the correct 12 hour cycle is selected.
4. Press the Time set button, the minute digit begins to flash in the display. 4 5. Whilst the minute digit is flashing adjust the minutes using the Tuning up/down buttons. 6.
Setting the alarm time 1. Ensure that the radio is switched off. 2. Press and hold down the Alarm button until the hours digit begins to flash in the display. 1 2 3. Whilst the hours digit is flashing adjust the hours using the Tuning up/down buttons.
4. Press the Alarm button, the minute digit begins to flash in the display. 4 5. Whilst the minute digit is flashing adjust the minutes using the Tuning up/down buttons. 6.
Wake to alarm 1. Set the alarm time as previously described. 2. Switch off your radio using the On/Off button. 3. Repeatedly press and release the Alarm button until the symbol appears in the display. 4. At the preselected time the alarm will sound. The alarm may be turned off for 24 hours by pressing any button. The alarm will switch off automatically after 3 minutes. 5. To permanently cancel the buzzer alarm repeatedly press and release the Alarm button until the from the display.
Operating your radio - search tuning 1. Switch on your radio by pressing the On/ Off button. 2 2 2. Select the required waveband by repeat pressing of the Band button. The waveband selected will appear in the display. On FM fully extend the Telescopic aerial. On MW and LW rotate your radio for best reception. 3. Press and hold down either the Tuning + or - buttons until the frequency in the display begins to change rapidly. Release the button. 4.
Operating your radio - manual tuning 1. Switch on your radio by pressing the On/ Off button. 2 2 2. Select the desired waveband using the Band button. The waveband selected will appear in the display. On FM fully extend the Telescopic aerial. On MW and LW rotate your radio for best reception. 3. A single press on either the Tuning + or buttons will change the frequency up or down. The frequency steps are:- FM 50kHz, MW 9kHz and LW 9kHz. Adjust the Volume control to the required level.
MW (AM) tuning step size In Europe and other parts or the world MW tuning steps are 9kHz, in America the MW tuning step size is 10kHz. 1 To change the MW tuning step size from 9KHz to 10KHz proceed as follows:1. Switch off your radio. 2. Press and hold down Tuning up button. 3. Whilst holding down the Tuning up button press the On/Off button. 2 3 To change tuning steps from 10kHz back to 9kHz repeat the above using the Tuning down button in step 2 instead of the Tuning up button.
Presetting stations You may store up to 10 stations on FM, 10 on MW and 10 on LW giving a total of 30 preset stations. 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on the radio. 2. Tune to the required station using one of the methods previously described. 1 3 3. Press and hold down the required Preset button until the radio beeps (greater than 2 seconds) The station will be stored under the chosen preset button. 4. Presets 6-10 are obtained by first pressing the +5 button. 5.
Recalling a preset station 1. Switch on your radio using the On/Off button. 1 2 2. Select the desired waveband using the Band button. 3. Press one of the Preset buttons 1-5 to recall the station. 4. 3 Presets 6 to 10 are obtained by pressing the +5 button and Preset button 1 to 5. e.g preset 7 can be recalled by pressing +5 button followed by Preset button 2.
Sleep timer Your radio can be set to turn off after a preset time has elapsed. 1 1. Ensure that your radio is switched off. 2. Press and hold down the On/Off button until the desired time is reached (maximum 90 minutes in 30 minute steps). The radio will switch off after the sleep time has elapsed. 3. To cancel the sleep function before the preset time has expired, press the On/Off button.
Display Modes 1. Whilst tuned to a station you can change between station name/frequency, alarm and normal time display by repeated pressing of the Display button. 1 Display backlight 1. Pressing the Light button will switch on the display backlight and illuminate the display for approximately 7 seconds.
Lock Switch The Lock switch located on the right side of your radio is used to prevent unintentional operation. 1. Slide the Lock switch to the up 'locked' position, the symbol will appear in the display. The Power and all other buttons will be disabled. This will prevent accidental operation when the radio is packed in a suitcase. To release the Lock switch move the switch to the down 'unlocked' position, the symbol will be re- moved from the display.
Earphones The earphones fitted to your radio are equipped with an auto rewind system to allow for easy storage. 1. Gently pull out the earphones from the right hand side of the radio. 2. Slide the Loudspeaker/Headphone switch to the 'Headphone' position the loudspeaker will mute. 1 3. To retract the earphones slide the switch on the rear of the cabinet. Hold onto the earphones while they rewind into the cabinet. 3 2 4.
Headphone socket (on the left hand end) In addition to the built in earphones your radio is provided with a Headphone Socket. This allows you to use different types of ear or headphones with your radio. 1. To use external headphones slide the Loudspeaker/Headphone switch to the position and plug the headphones into the Headphone socket. 2. Slide the Loudspeaker/Headphone switch to the operation.
AC Adaptor (not included) The AC adaptor for use with the R9947 should provide 3volts DC output at 200mA centre pin negative. Insert the adaptor plug into the DC socket on the left side of your radio. Plug the adaptor into a standard 13A mains socket outlet. Whenever the adaptor is used the batteries are automatically disconnected. The AC adaptor should be disconnected from the mains supply and the radio when not in use.
Mono button (FM and via earphones only) 1. If the station being received is weak some hiss may be audible, to reduce the hiss press the Mono button to switch to mono mode. The stereo indicator will be removed from the display. 2. Press the Mono button to return to FM stereo operation.
Troubleshooting/Reset button If your radio fails to operate correctly, or some digits on the display are missing or incomplete carry out the following procedure. 1. Switch off the radio and remove the batteries. 2. With the aid of a suitable implement (the end of a paper clip) press the reset button located on the underside of your radio for at least 2 seconds, this will reset the microprocessor, clock time and clear all stations stored in preset memory.
Specifications Power requirements @ 200mA 3.0V centre pin negative DC Output power: 100mW (via loudspeaker) Sockets Batteries 2 x IEC size LR6 (AA size) Headphone socket 3.5mm dia stereo. Battery Life Approx. 20hrs of listening when used for 4 hours a day at normal volume using alkaline batteries. DC input socket 3.0 volts centre pin negative. The company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice.
Guarantee This radio 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 during office hours)
