Roberts CR9910 User manual

CR9910
3 Band Radio Controlled
Dual Alarm Clock Radio
Please read this manual before use
ROBERTS
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Controls (front)
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Tuning
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R adio B uzz O ff
R adio B uzz O ff
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2
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Date
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Reverse Forward
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15. On/Offbutton
16. Alarm 2 button
17. Alarm 1 button
18. Forwardbutton
19. Timebutton
20. Reversebutton
8. Alarm 2 function switch
9. Auto summer indicator
10. LEDdialpointer
11. Alarm1 indicator
12. Alarm2 indicator
13. Week end cancel button
14. Sleepbutton
1. Snooze/Datebutton
2. Week end cancel indicator
3. MSF signal/Day of week indicators
4. Alarm 1 function switch
5. Wavebandselector
6. Tuningcontrol
7. Volumecontrol
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21. Display dimmer switch
22. Batterycompartment
DIMMER
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Controls (underside)
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M S F Signal
Auto
Sum mer
Sun
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120 0 160 0 kHz
kHz
MW
LW
FM 88 92 96 100 106104 108 MHz
1
2
Volum e
Tuning
MW LW FM
Radio Buzz O ff
Radio Buzz O ff
1
2
Tim e
Date
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ON
Switching on
1. Place the unitonaflatsurface.Plugthemainsleadintoa wall socket
and switch on.
2. The built in microprocessor will automatically activate the Radio
Controlled clock and initiate a search for the time signal. When first
connected to the mains supply theMSF signal indicator shows the
MSFsignallevel.
3. Rotate your clock radio or change its position until the highest signal
level is obtained.
4. It is recommended that your clock radio is placed as far away as
possible from any sources of interference such as computers or
televisions, etc.
5. Whenyourclock radio isreceivingtheradio time signal, theseconds
digits will appear in the display and the colon will flash once every
second in time with the radio time signal. When the time setting
processhas been completed,theexact time andday of theweekwill
appear in the display. The MSF signal indicator becomes the Day
of week indicator after initial time setting has taken place.
Yourclockradiowillautomaticallyswitchfromsummertowintertimeand
vice versa by following the radio time signal. The Automatic summer
time indicator will light up during summer time.
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Automatic clock setting
Whenswitchedonyour clock radio willreceiveandsynchroniseto one of themostaccurateclocksinthe world. Thesignalisreceivedfromthe official
UK standard frequency and time signal transmitter (MSF) located at Rugby in the U.K.
At certain times of the year the MSF transmitter closes down for maintenance during this time it will be necessary to set the clock manually (see the
sections headed Setting the Time and Date Manually). Recorded information on transmitter status can be obtained on 020 8943 6493.
YourclockradiowillautomaticallysynchronisewiththeMSFtimesignalwhen the transmitter is switched back on. Thetimesettingorsynchronisation
takes2to3minutestocompleteif the receptionoftheradiotimesignalisundisturbed.Thisprocesswilltakelonger if thetimesignallevelisveryweak
(e.g.in locations thatarea long distancefrom the MSFtransmitter)or if itissubject to interferencefrom thunderstorms, nearbyTVsets, computers or
householdappliancesthatare not suppressed, etc. Ingeneralyourclockradiowill receive the timesignalatanyplacewhere a radioisabletoreceive
Long Wave broadcast programmes well.
Auto
Summer
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Setting the time manually
(only necessary if the MSF signal is not available)
1. To set the time, press and hold down the Time button and adjust
using the Forward button or Reverse button until the correct time
appears. The clock uses a 24 hour display.
2. After setting the time, the CR9910 will continue to run on its own
internalquartztimebaseandwillautomaticallysynchroniseitselfwith
the radio time signal commencing on the 54th minute of every hour.
Oncesynchronisation is achieved thetimeand date oftheradio time
signal will be restored and displayed.
Note:Pressingtheforwardorreversebuttonsoncewillcause thedisplay
to move by one. Press and hold down the forward or reverse buttons to
rapidly move the display.
Tim e Reverse Forward
Setting the date manually
(only necessary if the MSF signal is not available)
1. To set the date, press and hold down the Date button and adjust
using the Forward button or Reverse button until the correct date
appears.
Date Reverse Forward
Setting the year manually
(only necessary if the MSF signal is not available)
1. Tosettheyear,presstheDatebuttononcetodisplaythedate,within
3secondspressandholddowntheDatebuttonandadjustusingthe
Forward button or Reverse button until the correct year appears.
Date Reverse Forward
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Listening to the Radio
1. TurnontheradiobypressingtheOn/Offbutton.TheLEDdialpointer
will light up indicating that the radio is switched 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 LW receptionthereisa built inferriteaerial.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 pressing the On/Off button.
On/Off
MW LW FM
Tuning
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230 260 280
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LW
FM
88 92 96 100 10610 4 10 8
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600
170 200
700 900
230 260 280
1200 1600
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MW
LW
FM
88 92 96 100 10610 4 10 8
MHz
Volum e
On/Off
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Setting alarm times
Your alarm clock radio has two separate alarms which can be set to
activateatdifferenttimes.Thealarmscanbesettowakeyoubyeitherthe
buzzeror theradio.
Note:Intheeventofapowerfailurethebackupbatterywillensurethatthe
alarm sounds at the preset time.
Setting alarm 1
1. Press and hold down the Alarm 1 button (
1
).
2. Whilst holding down theAlarm 1 button (
1
) press theForward
button orReversebuttontosettherequiredalarmtime.Releasethe
buttons when the correct alarm time is reached. The clock uses a 24
hourdisplay.
Setting alarm 2
1. Press and hold down theAlarm 2 button (
2
)
1
Reverse Forward
2. Whilst holding down theAlarm 2 button (
2
) press theForward
button orReversebuttontosettherequiredalarmtime.Releasethe
buttons when the correct alarm time is reached. The clock uses a 24
hour display .
2
Reverse Forward
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Checkingthe AlarmTimes
1. To check alarm 1 time, press theAlarm 1 button (
1
) the display
will show alarm 1 time whilst the button is held down.
1
2. To check alarm 2 time, press theAlarm 2 button (
2
) the display
will show alarm 2 time whilst the button is held down.
2
Setting the alarms to wake to buzzer
1. Set the alarm time as previously described.
2. Set theAlarm 1 function switch orAlarm 2 function switchto the
'Buzz'position. The correspondingAlarm indicators willlight.
3. Thebuzzeralarmwillsoundeverydayatthepresettimefor59minutes.
4. To turn off the alarm until the next day press theOn/Off button.
5. Toturn offthe alarms permanently set theAlarm 1 function switch
orAlarm 2 function switchto the 'Off' position.
Tomakeadistinction between alarm 1andalarm2thealarm signals
haveadifferentsoundpitch:
Alarm 1 = lower pitch alarm signal
Alarm 2 = higher pitch alarm signal
R adio B uzz O ff
1
R adio B uzz O ff
2
1
2
On/Off
R adio B uzz O ff
1
R adio B uzz O ff
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Snooze control
Theradioorbuzzer alarms can besilencedfor5minutesby pressing the
Snooze button. This sequence can be repeated whilst the alarm is
sounding.
Setting the alarms to wake to radio
1. Set the alarm time as previously described.
2. Set theAlarm 1 function switch orAlarm 2 function switchto the
'Radio'position.ThecorrespondingAlarm indicatorswilllight.
3. Ensure thata station istuned in andtheVolume control isset to the
requiredlevel.
4. Theradioalarmwillsoundeverydayatthepresettimefor59minutes.
5. To turn off the alarm until the next day press theOn/Off button.
6. To turn off the alarms permanently set theAlarm 1 function switch
orAlarm 2 function switchto the 'Off' position.
R adio B uzz O ff
1
R adio B uzz O ff
2
1
2
On/Off
R adio B uzz O ff
1
R adio B uzz O ff
2
Date
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
(maximum90minutesin10minutesteps).Theradiowillswitchoffafterthe
sleeptimehaselapsed.Tocancelthesleepfunctionbeforethepresettime
has expired, press theOn/Off button.
Sleep On/Off
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Alarm weekend cancel
The alarms can be automatically cancelled at weekends.
1. To enable the weekend cancel function, press theWeekend cancel
button. The Weekend cancel indicator will light up in the display.
2. PresstheWeekendcancelbuttonagaintoturnofftheindicatorand
disable this function.
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DimmerSwitch
TheDimmerswitchlocatedontheundersideofyourclockradiowillallow
you to adjust the intensity of the clock display to suit room brightness. DIMMER
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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 147-284kHz
Circuit Features
Loudspeaker 75mm diameter 8 ohms
Outputpower400mW
Aerial System FM WireAerial
MW Built-inFerriteaerial
LW Built-inFerriteaerial
ROBERTS RADIO LIMITED
PO BOX 130
MEXBOROUGH
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
S64 8YT
The company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice.
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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.
IFINDOUBT-CONSULTAQUALIFIEDELECTRICIAN.
Back-upBattery(notnecessaryfortheunittofunction)
Slide the battery cover catch in the direction of the arrow. Remove the
batterycover.Fita9voltIECsize6LR61(6F22,PP3)orequivalentbattery
intothe compartment.Replace thebattery cover.
Thetimeandalarmsettingswillberetainedduringatemporaryfailureofthe
ACmainssupply.TheLEDdisplaywillnotbeoperationalbuttheRadioand
buzzer alarms will continue to operate at their preset times.
Ifyourclockradioisnottobeusedforaprolongedperiodoftime,remove
the battery to avoid damage by battery leakage.
The wire coloured BLUE must be
connectedto theterminal marked N
orcolouredBLACK.
Thewire coloured BROWNmustbe
connected to the terminal marked L
orcolouredRED.
E
L
N
3 amp
Brown
Blue
(Live)
(Neutral)
(Earth)
Mains Lead
(Underside)
General
Donotallowthisunittobe exposedtowaterorsteam.Itisrecommended
that the FM band be used wherever possible as better results in terms of
qualityandfreedomfrominterferencewillusuallybeobtainedthanonthe
MW or LW bands.
Mainssupply
The CR9910 will operate from a supply of AC 230volts, 50Hz only.
Foryourconveniencethisproductissuppliedwithaplugwhichisfittedwith
afuseoftheappropriaterating.Iftheplugsuppliedisnotsuitableforyour
socketoutlet,itshouldberemovedbyunscrewingtheplugtop,theterminal
screws,andremovingthecable.
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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ROBERTSRADIOTECHNICALSERVICESDEPARTMENT
97-99 Worton Road
Isleworth Middlesex
TW7 6EG
Technical Helpline:- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)
Issue 1
Guarantee
Thisinstrumentisguaranteedfor twelvemonthsfromthedateofdeliveryto theoriginalowneragainstfailureduetofaultyworkmanshiporcomponent
breakdown,subjecttotheprocedurestatedbelow.Shouldanycomponentorpart failduringthisguaranteeperioditwillberepairedorreplacedfreeof
charge.
Theguaranteedoesnotcover: 1. Damageresulting from incorrectuse.
2.Consequentialdamage.
3.Receiverswithremovedordefacedserialnumbers.
Procedure:
Any claim under thisguarantee should be madethrough the dealerfrom whom theinstrument was purchased.It is likelythat your Roberts' dealer will
beabletoattendtoanydefectquicklyandefficiently,butshoulditbenecessarythedealerwillreturntheinstrumenttothecompany’sservicedepartment
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 below before taking further action.
These statements do not affect the statutory rights of a consumer.
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