Roberts Classic 996 User manual

3 Band Portable Radio

Please read this manual before use

ROBERTS

Enjoy Listening

Controls

1. Dial scale pointer

2. Telescopic aerial

3. Waveband switch

4. Power on indicator

5. Tuning control

(Top)

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Controls

6. Carry strap

7. DC input socket

(Left)

8. Volume / On/Off control

9. Headphone socket

10. Battery compartment

(Right)

Battery operation

1. Remove the battery cover on the back of the unit by sliding the cover

in the direction of the arrow.

2. Insert four LR6 (AA size) batteries into the spaces in the compartment.

Take care to ensure all batteries are inserted with the correct polarity as

shown next to the battery compartment. Replace the battery cover.

3. Reduced power, distortion and a ‘stuttering’ sound are all signs that

the batteries may need replacing.

4. If the radio is not to be used for any extended period of time it is

recommended that the batteries are removed from the radio.

IMPORTANT: The batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat

such as sunshine, ﬁre or the like.After use, disposable batteries should

if possible be taken to a suitable recycling centre. On no account

should batteries be disposed of by incineration.

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Operation via an AC adaptor (not included)

The AC adaptor for use with the Classic 996 should provide 6 volts DC

output at 300mA centre pin negative.

1. Place your radio on a ﬂat surface.

2. Plug the mains adaptor into the DC input socket located on the left

hand side of your radio ensuring that the plug is pushed fully into the

socket.

3. Plug the other end of the mains adaptor into a standard 13A mains

socket outlet and switch on the wall socket. Whenever the adaptor is

used the batteries are automatically disconnected.

The AC adaptor should be disconnected from the mains supply and

from the radio when not in use.

IMPORTANT: The mains adaptor is used as the means of connecting the

radio to the mains supply. The mains socket used for the radio must remain

accessible during normal use. In order to disconnect the radio from the

mains completely, the mains adaptor should be removed from the mains

socket outlet completely.

Operating your radio - FM

1. Switch on your radio by rotating the Volume control anti-clockwise

until a click is heard. The Power on indicator will light up.

2. For FM reception fully extend the Telescopic aerial and then angle

and rotate for best reception.

3. Set the Waveband switch to the FM waveband position

4. Adjust the Volume control until a hissing sound is heard.

5. Rotate the Tuning control to select the desired station. On FM the

tuning scale is marked in Megahertz (MHz).

6. Adjust the Volume control to the required setting.

7. To switch off your radio rotate the Volume control fully clockwise until

a click is heard.

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Operating your radio - Medium and Long wave

1. Switch on your radio by rotating the Volume control anti-clockwise

until a click is heard. The Power on indicator will light up.

2. Select the Waveband switch to select either the MW or LW

waveband.

3. Adjust the Volume control until a hissing sound is heard.

4. Rotate the Tuning control to select the desired station. On MW and

LW the tuning scale is marked in kilohertz (kHz).

5. For MW and LW reception rotate your radio to the position giving best

reception.

6. Adjust the Volume control to the required setting.

7. To switch off your radio rotate the Volume control fully clockwise until

a click is heard.

Note: The telescopic aerial is inoperative on MW and LW.

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Headphone socket

A 3.5mm Headphone Socket located on the right hand side of your radio

is provided for use with either headphones or an earpiece. Inserting a plug

automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker.

IMPORTANT: Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones

can cause hearing loss.

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General

Do not allow this radio to be exposed to water, steam or sand. Do not

leave your radio where excessive heat could cause damage such as in

a parked car where the heat from the sun can build up even though the

outside temperature may not seem too high. It is recommended that the

FM band be used wherever possible as better results in terms of quality

and freedom from interference will usually be obtained than on the MW

or LW bands.

The name plate is located on the back of your radio.

• Your radio should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that

no objects ﬁlled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the

radio.

• It is recommended to operate the product such that there is a minimum

distance (10cm recommended) to adjacent objects in order to ensure

good ventilation.

• The ventilation of the product should not be restricted by covering it or

its ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, tablecloths,

curtains etc.

• No naked ﬂame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on

the product.

• It is recommended to avoid using or storing the product at extremes

of temperature. Avoid leaving the unit in cars, on window sills, in direct

sunlight etc.

Circuit Features

Loudspeaker 76mm

Headphone socket 3.5mm dia

Output Power 400mW into 8 ohms

Aerial System FM Telescopic aerial

MW Built-in Ferrite aerial

LW Built-in Ferrite aerial

Speciﬁcations

Power Requirements

Mains AC 230 volts, 50Hz only (adaptor not included)

Batteries 4 x LR6 (AA size)

Battery Life

Up to 80 hours of listening for 4 hours a day

at normal volume using alkaline cells.

Frequency Coverage

FM 87.5 - 108MHz

MW 522 - 1620kHz

LW 144 - 281kHz

The Company reserves the right to amend the speciﬁcation without notice

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Guarantee

This instrument 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. Damaged or broken telescopic aerials will not be replaced under guarantee.

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 be able to attend to any defect quickly and efﬁciently but should it be necessary the dealer will return the instrument to the Company’s service

department 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 at the address shown overleaf.

These statements do not affect the statutory rights of a consumer.