Roberts CR9900 User manual

CR9900
3 Band Dual Alarm
ClockRadio
Please read this manual before use
ROBERTS
SoundforGenerations
C R 9900
D ualA larm C lock R adio
Fast
Tim e
Set
S leep A larm /O ff
Slow
Sounds Natural
PM
12
88
540
92
600
96
800
10 0
1000
10 4 10 6
1300
10 8
1600
150 170 210 240 260
Auto
Dimmer
S treamB irds O cean C him es R adio
R adio 2
R adio 3
R adio 4
Local
IL R
R adio 1
IL R
Local
IL R
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Controls
1. Alarm sound switch (on rear)
2. Clock display
3. Alarm2indicator
4. Headphonesocket(onrear
9. Sleepbutton
10. Slowreversebutton
11. Snoozebutton
12. Alarmsound indicators
1
5. LEDdialpointer
6. Fastforwardbutton
7. Time set button
8. Alarmset/Offbutton
C R 9900
D ualA larm C lock R adio
Fast
Tim e
Set
S leep A larm /O ff
Slow
Sounds Natural
PM
12
88
540
92
600
96
800
10 0
1000
10 4 10 6
1300
10 8
1600
150 170 210 240 260
Auto
Dimmer
S treamB irds O cean C him es R adio
R adio 2
R adio 3
R adio 4
Local
IL R
R adio 1
IL R
Local
IL R
15
12 345
678910
11
12
13
14
13. Autodimmer
14. Alarm 1 indicator
15. PMindicator
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Controls
16. Display brightness switch
17. Alarm selector switch
18. Function switch
19. Volumecontrol
20. Wavebandselector
21. Tuningcontrol
22. Batterycompartment(onunderside)
2
Tuning
FM LWMW
Volum e Min Max
Low H ig h O ff N a tu r a l R a d io O n21+ 2 1
16 17 18
19 20 21 22
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Switching on and setting the time
Before using your clock radio you must first set the correct time.
1. Placetheunitonaflat surface. Plug themainsleadintoawall socket
and switch on.
2. The clock display will flash 12:00.
3. Press and hold down theTime Set button.
4. WhilstholdingdowntheTimeSetbuttonpressthefastforward(Fast),
or slow reverse (Slow) buttons to set the time. Release the buttons
whenthecorrecttimeisreached.Theclockusesa12hourdisplaywith
a PM indicator. Ensure that the correct 12 hour cycle is selected.
3
PM
12
Tuning
FM LWMW
Volum e
Min Max
ON
Tim e
Set
Alarm /O ff
F ast
Slow
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Listening to the Radio
1. TurnontheradiobyslidingtheFunction switch tothe'On'position.
TheLEDdialpointerwilllightupindicatingthattheradio isswitched
on.
2. SelecttherequiredwavebandusingtheWavebandselectorswitch.
3. Tune in to the desired station by rotating the Tuning control. The
station frequency is indicated by the LED dial pointer.
The Wire aerial located on the rear of your clock radio is for FM
reception. The wire should be fully extended and positioned for
optimumreception.
ForMWand LWreceptionthereis a builtin ferrite aerial.Rotate your
clock radio to the position giving best reception.
4. Adjust the volume by rotating theVolume control.
5. The radio can be switched off by sliding theFunction switch to the
'Off' position.
Note:iftheradiodoesnotswitchoff,thismaybecausedbyinadvertent
operationoftheSleepbutton.PresstheAlarm/Offbuttontocancel.
4
Off Natural Radio On
88
540
92
600
96
800
10 0
10 0 0
10 4 10 6
13 0 0
10 8
16 00
150 170 210 240 260
Radio2
Radio3
Radio4
Local IL R Radio1 IL R Local IL R
88
540
92
600
96
800
10 0
10 0 0
10 4 10 6
13 0 0
10 8
16 00
150 170 210 240 260
Radio2
Radio3
Radio4
Local
IL R
Radio1
IL R
Local
IL R
FM LW
MW
Tuning
Volum e
Min Max
Off Natural Radio On
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Setting alarm times
The alarms can be set to wake you by either sounds natural or the radio.
Youralarmclockradiohas2separatealarmswhichcanbesettoactivate
atdifferenttimes.
Setting alarm 1
1. Slide theAlarm function switch to the '
1
' position.
2. Press and hold down theAlarm set button.
3. Whilst holding down the Alarm Set button press the fast forward
(Fast), or slow reverse(Slow)buttonstosettherequiredalarmtime.
Releasethebuttonswhenthecorrectalarmtimeisreached.Theclock
uses a 12 hour display with a PM indicator. Ensure that the correct
12 hour cycle is selected.
Setting alarm 2
1. Slide theAlarm function switch to the '
2
' position.
2. Press and hold down theAlarm set button.
5
21+ 2 1
F ast
Slow
21+ 2 1
Tim e
Set
Alarm /O ff
Tim e
Set
Alarm /O ff
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3. Whilst holding down the Alarm Set button press the fast forward
(Fast) or slow reverse (Slow) buttons to set the required alarm time.
Releasethebuttonswhenthecorrectalarmtimeisreached.Theclock
uses a 12 hour display with a PM indicator. Ensure that the correct
12 hour cycle is selected.
CheckingtheAlarmTimes
1. To check alarm 1 time, set the Alarm function switch to the '
1
'
position.
2. Press the Alarm Set button to display the alarm 1 time.
3. To check alarm 2 time, set the Alarm function switch to the '
2
'
position.
4. Press the Alarm Set button to display the alarm 2 time.
Note: The alarm times cannot be checked if the Alarm function
switch is in the '
1+ 2
' position.
6
Tim e
Set
Alarm /O ff
F ast
Slow
21+ 2 1
2
1+ 2 1
Tim e
Set
Alarm /O ff
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Setting the alarms to wake to sounds natural
Your clock radio can be set so as to wake you to any one of the following
naturalalarmsounds:-Birds,Ocean,Stream,Chimes.Thealarmsounds
graduallyincreaseinvolumereachingmaximumlevelafter10-15seconds.
1. Setthealarmtimeas previously described.SettheFunction switch
tothe 'Natural' position. Set theAlarm selector switch tothe '
1
',
'
2
' or '
1+ 2
' position. The corresponding Alarm indicators will
light.
2. SettheSoundsnaturalswitchlocatedontherearofyourclockradio
to the desired wake up sound. The coresponding Alarm sound
indicator will light up. The natural alarm will sound every day at the
presettimefor59minutes.Toturnoffthealarmuntilthenextdaypress
the Alarm/Off button. To turn off the alarms permanently set the
Function switchto the 'Off' position.
3. Tosamplethealarm sounds set theFunction switchtothe'Natural'
position,selecttherequiredsoundusingtheSoundsnaturalswitch.
Press theSnooze button to hear a sample of the alarm sound. This
sample facility is not available whilst the alarms are active.
Setting the alarms to wake to radio
1. Setthealarmtimeas previously described.SettheFunction switch
to the 'Radio' position. Set the Alarm selector switch to the '
1
',
'
2
' or '
1+ 2
' position. The corresponding Alarm indicators will
light. Ensure that a station is tuned in and theVolume control is set
to the required level. The minimum volume setting on radio alarm is
factory set to ensure there is always adequate wake up volume .
Theradioalarmwilloperateeverydayatthepresettimefor59minutes.
To turn off the radio alarm until the next day press the Alarm/Off
button.ToturnoffthealarmspermanentlysettheFunctionswitchto
the'Off'position.
Notes: Your clock radio is fitted with a If an alarm time has not been
setandtheFunctionswitchisleftinthe'Natural'or'Radio'position,
thenaturalorradioalarmswilloperateat12:00midnight.Ifyoudonot
require the alarm function, ensure that theFunction switch is set to
the'Off'position.
7
PM
12
PM
12
Off Natural Radio On
21+ 2 1
Off Natural Radio On
2
1+ 2 1
S ounds N atural
C him es S tream O cean B irds
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Snooze control
Theradioorsoundsnaturalalarmcanbesilencedfor7minutesbypressing
the Snooze button. This sequence can be repeated whilst the alarm is
sounding.
Sleeptimer
The radio can be set to turn off after a preset time has elapsed.
Press and hold down the Sleep button until the desired time is reached
(maximum59minutesin1minutesteps).Theradiowillswitchoffafterthe
sleep time has elapsed.
Tocancelthesleepfunctionbeforethepresettimehasexpired,pressthe
Alarm/Offbutton.
8
AutoDimmer
TheAutoDimmerlocatedonthebottomrightsideoftheLEDdisplaywill
automatically adjust the intensity of the clock display to suit room
brightness. The display brightness can be further adjusted using the
Display dimmer switchlocated on the left side of your clock radio.
Headphones (on rear)
AHeadphoneSocket(3.5mm)isprovidedforusewitheitherheadphones
oranearpiece.Insertingaplugautomaticallymutestheinternalloudspeaker.
PM
12
Tim e
Set
Alarm /O ff
S leep
Auto
Dim m er
Low High
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Fuse
This apparatus must be protected by a 3A fuse (BS1362) in a 13A plug
(BS1363). If another type of plug is used a 5A fuse should be fitted in the
plug,adaptorordistribution board.
IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
Back-upBattery(notnecessaryfortheunittofunction)
Slide the battery cover catch in the direction of the arrow. Remove the
batterycover.Fita9voltIECsize6LR61(6F22,PP3)orequivalentbattery
intothe compartment. Replace the battery cover.
Thetimeandalarmsettingswillberetainedduringatemporaryfailureofthe
ACmainssupply.TheLEDdisplaywillnotbeoperational.Thedisplaywill
beextinguishedtoconservebatterylife,butthememorywillretaindetails
of the time and alarm time settings.
Ifyourclockradioisnottobeusedforaprolongedperiodoftime,remove
the battery to avoid damage by battery leakage.
The wire coloured BLUE must be
connectedto the terminal marked N
orcolouredBLACK.
Thewire coloured BROWNmust be
connected to the terminal marked L
orcolouredRED.
E
L
N
3 amp
Brown
Blue
(Live)
(Neutral)
(Earth)
Mains Lead
9
(Underside)
General
Donotallowthisunittobe exposed towaterorsteam.Itisrecommended
that the FM band be used wherever possible as better results in terms of
qualityandfreedomfrominterferencewillusuallybeobtainedthanonthe
MW or LW bands.
Mainssupply
The CR9900 will operate from a supply of AC 230volts, 50Hz only.
Foryourconveniencethisproductissuppliedwithaplugwhichisfittedwith
afuseoftheappropriaterating.Iftheplugsuppliedisnotsuitableforyour
socketoutlet,itshouldberemovedbyunscrewingtheplugtop,theterminal
screws,andremovingthe cable.
The correct style of plug to suit your household together with a correctly
rated fuse should be fitted.
IFINDOUBT-CONSULTAQUALIFIEDELECTRICIAN
IMPORTANT.DONOTmakeanyconnectiontothelargerterminalwhich
is marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured
GreenorGreen-and-yellow.
Thewiresinthemainsleadarecolouredinaccordancewiththefollowing
codes :- BLUE - NEUTRAL BROWN - LIVE
Asthesecoloursmaynotcorrespondwiththecolouredmarkingsidentifying
the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:-
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The Company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice.
Specifications
Power Requirements
Mains AC 230 volts, 50Hz only
Back-up Battery IECsize6LR61 (6F22,PP3)
Frequency Coverage
FM 87.5 - 108MHz
MW 525 - 1610kHz
LW 150-260kHz
Circuit Features
Loudspeaker 8 ohms
Outputpower350mW
Aerial System FM WireAerial
MW Built-inFerriteaerial
LW Built-inFerriteaerial
ROBERTSRADIOLIMITED
PO BOX 130
MEXBOROUGH
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
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ROBERTSRADIOTECHNICALSERVICESDEPARTMENT
97-99 Worton Road
IsleworthMiddlesex
TW7 6EG
TechnicalHelpline:-02087580338(Mon-Fri)
Issue 1
Guarantee
Thisinstrumentisguaranteedfor twelvemonthsfromthedateofdeliverytothe originalowneragainstfailureduetofaultyworkmanshiporcomponent
breakdown,subjecttothe procedurestatedbelow.Shouldanycomponentorpart failduringthisguaranteeperioditwillbe repairedorreplacedfreeof
charge.
Theguaranteedoesnotcover: 1. Damage resultingfrom incorrect use.
2.Consequentialdamage.
3.Receiverswithremovedordefacedserialnumbers.
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
beabletoattendtoanydefectquicklyandefficiently,butshoulditbenecessarythedealerwillreturntheinstrumenttothecompany’sservicedepartment
forattention.IntheeventthatitisnotpossibletoreturntheinstrumenttotheRobertsdealerfromwhomitwaspurchased,pleasecontactRobertsRadio
TechnicalServicesdepartmentattheaddressshownbelowbeforetakingfurtheraction.
These statements do not affect the statutory rights of a consumer.
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