Roberts Classic 996 User manual

3 Band Portable Radio
Please read this manual before use
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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
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(Left)
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8. Volume / On/Off control
9. Headphone socket
10. Battery compartment
(Right)
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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.

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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.

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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