Roberts CR9902 User manual

CR9902
3 Band Dual Alarm
ClockRadio
Please read this manual before use
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3 Band Clock Radio
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Controls
(Left side)
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1. Dimmer switch
2. Alarm selector switch
3. Function switch
4. Fastforwardbutton
5. Slowreversebutton
11. Alarm set button
12. Alarmoffbutton
13. Snoozebutton
14. Sleepbutton
(Right side)
(Top)
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6. Time set button
7. Headphonesocket
8. Volumecontrol
9. Wavebandselector
10. Tuningcontrol
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Controls
(Front)
15 16 17
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15. PMindicator
16. Alarm 2indicator
17. LEDdialpointer
18. Batterycompartment(underside)
19. Alarm 1indicator
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Switching on and setting the time
Before using your clock radio you must first set the correct time.
1. Placetheunitonaflatsurface. Plugthemainsleadintoawall 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.
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Listening to the Radio
1. Turnon theradio bysliding theFunction switch tothe'On'position.
TheLEDdial pointerwill lightupindicatingthattheradioisswitched
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 LWreceptionthereisa builtinferrite aerial.Rotateyour
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,thismaybecausedbyinavertent
operationoftheSleepbutton.PresstheAlarm/Offbutton to cancel.
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Setting alarm times
Thealarmscanbesettowakeyoubyeitherthebuzzeror theradio. Your
alarm clock radio has 2 separate alarms which can be set to activate at
differenttimes.
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), orslow reverse(Slow)buttons toset therequiredalarmtime.
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.
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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 '
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Setting the alarms to wake to buzzer
1. Setthealarmtimeaspreviouslydescribed.SettheFunctionswitch
to the 'Buzz' position. Set the Alarm selector switch to the '
1
',
'
2
' or '
1+ 2
' position. The corresponding Alarm indicators will
light.
The buzzer alarm will sound every day at the preset time for 59
minutes. To turn off the alarm until the next day press theAlarm/Off
button. To turn off the alarms permanently set theFunction switch
to the 'Off' position.
Tomakeadistinctionbetweenalarm1and alarm2the alarmsignals
haveadifferentsoundpitch:
Alarm 1 = lower pitch alarm signal
Alarm 2 = higher pitch alarm signal
Setting the alarms to wake to radio
1. Setthealarmtimeaspreviouslydescribed.SettheFunctionswitch
tothe'Auto'position.SettheAlarmselectorswitchtothe '
1
','
2
'
or'
1+ 2
'position.ThecorrespondingAlarm indicators will light.
Ensurethatthevolumeissettothecorrectlevelandthedesiredstation
is tuned in.
The radio alarm will operate every day at the preset time for 59
minutes.ToturnofftheradioalarmuntilthenextdaypresstheAlarm/
Off button. To turn off the alarms permanently set the Function
switch to the 'Off' position.
Note: If an alarm time has not been set and the Function switch is
left in the 'Buzz' or 'Auto' position, the buzzer or radio will operate at
12:00 midnight. If you do not require the alarm function, ensure that
the Function switch is set to the 'Off' position.
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Snooze control
The radio or buzzer alarm can be silenced for 7 minutes by pressing 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.
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DimmerSwitch
TheDimmer switch located on the left side of your clock radio will allow
you to adjust the intensity of the clock display to suit room brightness.
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Headphones (on rear)
AHeadphoneSocket(3.5mm)isprovidedforusewitheitherheadphones
oranearpiece.Insertingaplugautomaticallymutestheinternalloudspeaker.
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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,adaptorordistributionboard.
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. Replacethe 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.
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Brown
Blue
(Live)
(Neutral)
(Earth)
Mains Lead
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(Underside)
General
Donot allow thisunittobeexposedtowaterorsteam. It isrecommended
that the FM band be used wherever possible as better results in terms of
qualityandfreedomfrominterferencewillusuallybeobtainedthanonthe
MW or LW bands.
Mainssupply
The CR9902 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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Specifications
Power Requirements
Mains AC 230 volts, 50Hz only
Back-up Battery IECsize 6LR61(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:-01817580338(Mon-Fri)
Issue 1
Guarantee
Thisinstrumentisguaranteedfortwelvemonthsfrom thedateofdeliverytothe originalowneragainstfailuredueto faultyworkmanship orcomponent
breakdown,subjecttotheprocedurestatedbelow. Shouldanycomponentorpart failduringthisguaranteeperioditwillberepairedorreplacedfreeof
charge.
Theguaranteedoesnotcover: 1. Damageresulting from 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
TechnicalServices department at the address shown belowbeforetakingfurtheraction.
These statements do not affect the statutory rights of a consumer.
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