Roberts CR9919 User manual

CR9919
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time cube clock radio
with atomic clock accuracy
Please read this manual before use
ROBERTS
SoundforGenerations
Weekend
Cancel
MSF Signal
Auto
Summer
Auto
Dimmer
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2
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540
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MW
CR 9919
Radio 2
Radio3
Radio4
Local ILR Radio1 ILR Local ILR

Controls (top)
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1
6
Time
Date
Snooze
On/Off
Sleep
Weekend
Cancel
Reverse Forward
1
2
Volume
2
3
4
5
7
8
91011
1. On/Off button
2. Sleep button
3. Time button
4. Week end cancel button
5. Volume control
6. Headphone socket (on rear)
7. Alarm 2 button
8. Alarm 1 button
9. Forward button
10. Snooze button
11. Reverse button

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12. Alarm 2 indicator
13. Auto dimmer
14. Alarm 1 indicator
15. MSF signal/Day of week indicators
16. Auto summer indicator
17. LED dial pointer
18. Time Capsule
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Controls (front)
Weekend
Cancel
MSF Signal
Auto
Summer
Auto
Dimmer
Sun
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Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
2
88
540
92
600 700
96 100 106104 108
160013001000800
MHz
kHz
FM
MW
CR 9919
Radio 2
Radio 3
Radio 4
Local ILR Radio 1 ILR Local ILR
A
utomatic Winter/Summer Time
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16
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18

Buzz
Off
1
Radio
Buzz
Off
2
Radio
19
20
19. Alarm 1 function switch
20. Alarm 2 function switch
Controls (left side)
3

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Tuning
MW FM
21
21. Waveband switch
22. Tuning control
23. Battery compartment
(on underside)
22
23
Controls (right side)
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Automatic clock setting
1. When switched on the Time Capsule will receive and synchronise
your clock radio to one of the most accurate clocks in the world. The
signal is received from the official UK standard frequency and time
signal transmitter (MSF) located at Rugby in the U.K.
Weekend
Cancel
MSF Signal
Auto
Summer
Auto
Dimmer
Sun
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MonTueWedThu Fri Sat
1
2
88
540
92
600 700
96
10 0 10 610 4 10 8
160013001000
800
MHz
kHz
FM
MW
CR9919
Radio2
Radio3
Radio4
Local ILR
Radio1
ILR Local ILR
AutomaticWinter/SummerTime
3. Your clock radio will automatically synchronise with the MSF time
signal when the transmitter is switched back on. The time setting or
synchronisationtakes2to3minutestocompleteifthereceptionofthe
radio time signal is undisturbed. This process will take longer if the
timesignallevelisveryweak(e.g.inlocationsthatarealongdistance
from the MSF transmitter) or if it is subject to interference from
thunderstorms,nearby TVsets, computersor householdappliances
that are not suppressed, etc.
In the event of a mains power failure your clock radio will
automatically synchronise with the MSF time signal and reset
the clock when the mains power is restored.
2. At certain times of the year the MSF transmitter closes down for
maintenanceduringthistimeitwillbenecessarytosettheclock
manually (see the sections headed Setting the Time and Date
Manually). Recorded information on transmitter status can be
obtained on 020 8943 6493.
Yourclockradiowillonlyneedtobesetmanuallyifthetransmitter
is closed down when your clock radio is first connected to the
mains.
Atallothertimesif the transmitter closes down your clockradio
will continue to run on its own highly accurate internal quartz
crystal time base.
CLOSED
Weekend
Cancel
MSF Signal
Auto
Summer
Auto
Dimmer
Sun
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MonTueWedThu Fri Sat
1
2
88
540
92
600 700
96
10 0 10 610 4 10 8
160013001000
800
MHz
kHz
FM
MW
CR9919
Radio2
Radio3
Radio4
Local ILR
Radio1
ILR Local ILR
AutomaticWinter/SummerTime
Weekend
Cancel
MSF Signal
Auto
Summer
Auto
Dimmer
Sun
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MonTueWedThu Fri Sat
1
2
88
540
92
600 700
96
10 0 10 610 4 10 8
160013001000
800
MHz
kHz
FM
MW
CR9919
Radio2
Radio3
Radio4
Local ILR
Radio1
ILR Local ILR
AutomaticWinter/SummerTime

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ON
Switching on
1. Placeyourclockradioonaflatsurface.Plugthemainsleadintoawall
socketandswitchon.Noteyourclockradiowillnotswitchonuntil
the clock has been set.
2. The Time Capsule will automatically activate the Radio Controlled
clock and initiate a search for the time signal. When first connected
tothe mainssupply theMSF signal indicator shows theMSFsignal
level.RotatetheTimeCapsuleorchangeitspositionuntilthehighest
signal level is obtained.
3. In most locations the time capsule can be placed behind a
bedside cupboard out of sight. Ifnecessary theTime Capsulecan
be secured to the cupboard using the double sided tape provided. If
a more permanent installation is required the base of the Time
Capsule can be snapped open at the split line - the base can then be
securedusingtwosmallscrews.Thetopsectioncanthenbesnapped
back onto the base.
4. WerecommendedthatyourclockradioandTimeCapsuleareplaced
as far away as possible from any sources of interference such as
computers or televisions, etc.
5. When your Time Capsule is receiving the radio time signal, the
secondsdigits will appearin the display and thecolon will flash once
everysecondintime withtheradiotimesignal.Whenthetimesetting
processhas beencompleted, theexact time andday ofthe weekwill
appear in the display. The MSF signal indicator becomes the Day
of week indicator after initial time setting has taken place.
6. Yourclockradiowill automaticallyswitch fromsummertowintertime
and vice versa by following the radio time signal. The Automatic
summer time indicator will light up during summer time.
Weekend
Cancel
MSF Signal
Sun
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Sat
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, your clock radio will continue to run on its own
internalquartztimebaseandwillautomaticallysynchroniseitselfwith
the radio time signal commencing on the 54th minute of every hour.
Oncesynchronisation isachievedthe timeand dateof the radiotime
signal will be restored and displayed.
Note: Pressing the forward or reverse buttons once will cause the
display to move by one digit . Press and hold down the forward or
reversebuttonstorapidlychangethedisplaybackwardsorforwards.
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.
Setting the year manually
(only necessary if the MSF signal is not available)
1. Tosettheyear,presstheDatebuttononcetodisplaythedate,within
3 seconds press and hold down the Date button and adjust the year
using the Forward button or Reverse button until the correct year
appears.
Time
Reverse Forward
Reverse Forward
Date
Snooze
Reverse Forward
Date
Snooze

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Listening to the Radio
1. Switch on the radio by pressing the On/Off button . The LED dial
pointer will light up indicating that the radio is switched on.
Note your clock radio will not switch on until the clock has been
set.
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.
For MW reception there is a built in ferrite aerial. Rotate your clock
radio to the position giving best reception.
4. Adjust the volume by rotating the Volume control.
5. The radio can be switched off by pressing the On/Off button.
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150600 170 200
700 900230 260 280
1200 1600 kHz
kHz
MW
LW
FM
88 92 96 100 106104 108 MHz
540
150600 170 200
700 900230 260 280
1200 1600 kHz
kHz
MW
LW
FM
88 92 96 100 106104 108 MHz
On/Off
MW FM
Tuning
Volume
On/Off
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Setting alarm times
Your alarm clock radio has two separate alarms which can be set to
activateatdifferenttimes.Thealarmscanbesettowakeyoubyeitherthe
buzzer or the radio.
Intheeventofapowerfailurethebackupbatterywillensurethatthealarm
sounds at the preset time.
Note alarm times cannot be adjusted until the clock has been set.
Setting alarm 1
1. Press and hold down the Alarm 1 button (
1
).
2. Whilst holding down the Alarm 1 button (
1
) press the Forward
buttonorReversebuttontosettherequiredalarmtime.Releasethe
buttons when the correct alarm time is reached. The clock uses a 24
hourdisplay.
Setting alarm 2
1. Press and hold down the Alarm 2 button (
2
)
2. Whilst holding down the Alarm 2 button (
2
) press the Forward
buttonorReversebuttontosettherequiredalarmtime.Releasethe
buttons when the correct alarm time is reached. The clock uses a 24
hour display .
1
Reverse Forward
2
Reverse Forward

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CheckingtheAlarm Times
1. To check alarm 1 time, press the Alarm 1 button (
1
) the display
will show alarm 1 time whilst the button is held down.
2. To check alarm 2 time, press the Alarm 2 button (
2
) the display
will show alarm 2 time whilst the button is held down.
Setting the alarms to wake to buzzer
1. Set the alarm time as previously described.
2. Set the Alarm 1 function switch or Alarm 2 function switch to the
'Buzz'position. ThecorrespondingAlarm indicators will light.
3. The buzzer alarm will sound every day at the preset time for 60
minutes.
4. To turn off the alarm until the next day press the On/Off button.
5. Toturn off the alarms permanently set the Alarm 1 function switch
or Alarm 2 function switch to the 'Off' position.
Tomakea distinctionbetweenalarm 1andalarm 2 thealarmsignals
haveadifferentsoundpitch:
Alarm 1 = lower pitch alarm signal
Alarm 2 = higher pitch alarm signal
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2
1
2
Buzz
Off
1
Radio
Buzz
Off
2
Radio
On/Off
Buzz
Off
1
Radio
Buzz
Off
2
Radio
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Snooze control
Theradio or buzzeralarmscan besilencedfor 5minutesby pressing the
Snooze button. This sequence can be repeated during the alarm cycle
(60 min).
Setting the alarms to wake to radio
1. Set the alarm time as previously described.
2. Set the Alarm 1 function switch or Alarm 2 function switch to the
'Radio'position.ThecorrespondingAlarmindicatorswilllight.
3. Ensurethata stationis tunedin andthe Volume control isset tothe
requiredlevel.
4. Theradioalarmwillsoundeverydayatthepresettimefor60minutes.
5. To turn off the alarm until the next day press the On/Off button.
6. To turn off the alarms permanently set the Alarm 1 function switch
or Alarm 2 function switch to the 'Off' position.
1
2
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 the On/Off button.
Buzz
Off
1
Radio
Buzz
Off
2
Radio
On/Off
Buzz
Off
1
Radio
Buzz
Off
2
Radio
Date
Snooze
Sleep

Alarm weekend cancel
The alarms can be automatically cancelled at weekends.
1. To enable the weekend cancel function, press the Weekend cancel
button. The Weekend cancel indicator will light up in the display.
2. PresstheWeekend cancelbutton againtoturnofftheindicatorand
disable this function.
Weekend
Cancel
MSF Signal
Sun
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Sat
Weekend
Cancel
Auto Dimmer
The Auto Dimmer located on the left side of the LED display will
automatically adjust the intensity of the clock display to suit room
brightness.
A
uto
Dimmer
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Specifications
Power Requirements
Mains AC 230 volts, 50Hz only
Back-up Battery IEC size 6LR61 (6F22, PP3)
Frequency Coverage
FM 87.5 - 108MHz
MW 525 - 1610kHz
Circuit Features
Loudspeaker 75mm diameter 8 ohms
Output power 350mW
Aerial System FM Wire Aerial
MW Built-in Ferrite aerial
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.
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 batterycover.
Thetimeandalarmsettingswillberetainedduringatemporaryfailureofthe
AC mains supply. The LED display will not be operational but the
Radio and 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 colouredBROWN mustbe
connected to the terminal marked L
orcolouredRED.
E
L
N
3 amp
Brown
Blue
(Live)
(Neutral)
(Earth)
Mains Lead
(Underside)
General
Donotallowthisunittobe exposed towater or steam.It is recommended
that the FM band be used wherever possible as better results in terms of
qualityandfreedomfrominterferencewillusuallybeobtainedthanonthe
MW band.
Mainssupply
The CR9919 will operate from a supply of AC 230volts, 50Hz only.
For your convenience this product is supplied with a plug which is fitted
withafuseofthe appropriate rating.Iftheplugsuppliedisnot suitablefor
your socket outlet, it should be removed by unscrewing the plug top, the
terminal screws, and removing the 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.
Thewiresinthemainsleadare coloured in accordance with thefollowing
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
Thisinstrumentisguaranteedfortwelvemonthsfromthedateofdeliveryto the original owneragainstfailure due to faultyworkmanship orcomponent
breakdown,subjecttotheprocedurestatedbelow.Shouldanycomponentorpartfailduringthisguaranteeperioditwillberepaired or replaced freeof
charge.
Theguaranteedoesnotcover: 1. Damage resulting from incorrectuse.
2.Consequentialdamage.
3.Receiverswithremovedordefacedserialnumbers.
Procedure:
Any claim under thisguarantee should be made throughthe dealer from whom the instrument was purchased.It is likely thatyour 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.