Roberts R862 User manual

ROBERTS

Sound for Generations

R862

LW/MW/SW1-9/FM

12 band Portable Radio

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Controls (front)

12 3

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1. Telescopic aerial

2. SW band switch

3. Waveband switch

4. Tuning indicator

5. Battery compartment

6. Tuning scale

1

7

7. Volume control

8. Headphone socket

9. DC input socket

10. Tuning control

11. On/Off switch

8

9

10

11

Controls (left and right hand ends)

If you need any further advice, please

call our Technical Helpline on

0181 758 0338 (Mon-Fri)

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General

Do not allow this radio to be exposed to water,

steam, or sand.

Donotleavetheradiowhereexcessiveheatcould

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.

Batteries

The R862 will operate from two IEC LR6 (AA)size

batteries. The use of Alkaline batteries is recom-

mended. To fit the batteries open the battery com-

partment (5) by sliding the cover in the direction of

the arrow. Insert the batteries with polarity as

shown on the rear of the radio. Refit the cover.

The need to replace the batteries will be indicated

by reduced power and distortion. If the batteries

areleft in the radiofor long periods theycould leak

and cause corrosion damage. Therefore if the

R862 is only to be used via an external power

supply the batteries should be removed.

Operating the radio (FM band)

Fullyextendthetelescopicaerial(1).Setthewave-

band switch (3) to the FM position. Set the On/Off

switch (11) to the ‘On’ position. Turn the volume

control(7)clockwiseuntilahissingsoundisheard.

Rotate the tuning control (10) to select the desired

station. The tuning indicator (4) will light up when

the station is correctly tuned. Adjust the angle of

thetelescopicaerialandthepositionoftheradioto

give best reception. Adjust the volume control (7)

totherequiredsoundlevel.Toturnofftheradioset

the On/Off switch (11) to the ‘Off’ position.

Note:thetuningindicator(4)maynotlightupwhen

receiving a weak station or if the batteries are low.

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Operating the radio (LW/MW band)

Set the waveband switch (3) to the LW or MW

position. Set the On/Off switch (11) to the ‘On’

position. Turn the volume control (7) clockwise

until a hissing sound is heard. Rotate the tuning

control (10) to select the desired station. The

tuning indicator (4) will light up when the station is

correctly tuned. Rotate the radio to the position

givingbestreception.Adjustthevolumecontrol(7)

totherequiredsoundlevel.Toturnofftheradioset

the On/Off switch (11) to the ‘Off’ position.

Note:thetelescopicaerial(1)isinoperativeonthe

LW/MW bands

Operating the radio (SW bands)

Fullyextendthetelescopicaerial(1).Setthewave-

band switch (3) to the SW position. Select the

required SW band using the SW band switch (5).

SettheOn/Offswitch(11)tothe‘On’position.Turn

the volume control (7) clockwise until a hissing

sound is heard. Rotate the tuning control (10) to

select the desired station. The tuning indicator (4)

will light up when the station is correctly tuned.

Adjust the angle of the telescopic aerial and the

position of the radio to give best reception. Adjust

the volume control (7) to the required sound level.

ToturnofftheradiosettheOn/Offswitch(11)tothe

‘Off’ position.

Headphones (not included)

A headphone socket (8) is provided for use with

eitherheadphonesoranearpiece.Insertingaplug

automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker.

Mains adaptor (not included)

The AC adaptor for use with the R862 should

provide 3 volts DC output at 200mA centre pin

negative.Plugtheadaptorintoamainsoutlet.Plug

the lead from the adaptor into the DC socket (9).

The battery will be automatically disconnected.

The mains adaptor should be disconnected from

the mains supply when not in use.

If you need any further advice, please

call our Technical Helpline on

0181 758 0338 (Mon-Fri)

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Specifications

Power Requirements

Batteries :3V 2 x IEC LR6 (AA)size

External :3V 200mA (centre pin negative)

Battery Life

Approx. 20hrs of listening for 4 hours a day at

normal volume, using Alkaline cells.

Loudspeaker 50mm 8 ohm.

Output Power 120mW into 4 ohms.

Headphone Socket 3.5mm dia mono

Aerial System LW : Built-in Ferrite aerial

MW : Built-in Ferrite aerial

FM : Telescopic aerial

SW : Telescopic aerial

Frequency Coverage

LW 150 - 281 kHz

MW 530 - 1710 kHz

FM 87.5 - 108 MHz

SW1 60m band 4.60 - 5.05 MHz

SW2 49m band 5.95 - 6.25 MHz

SW3 41m band 7.05 - 7.65 MHz

SW4 31m band 9.40 - 9.90 MHz

SW5 25m band 11.55 - 12.10 MHz

SW6 21m band 13.50 - 14.15 MHz

SW7 19m band 15.05 - 15.65 MHz

SW8 16m band 17.50 - 18.10 MHz

SW9 13m band 21.40 - 21.95 MHz

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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. Radios 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 Department at the address shown on

the back page of this manual before taking further action.

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

Aerial System LW : Built-in Ferrite aerial

MW : Built-in Ferrite aerial

FM : Telescopic aerial

SW : Telescopic aerial

Frequency Coverage

LW 150 - 281 kHz

MW 530 - 1710 kHz

FM 87.5 - 108 MHz

SW1 60m band 4.60 - 5.05 MHz

SW2 49m band 5.95 - 6.25 MHz

SW3 41m band 7.05 - 7.65 MHz

SW4 31m band 9.40 - 9.90 MHz

SW5 25m band 11.55 - 12.10 MHz

SW6 21m band 13.50 - 14.15 MHz

SW7 19m band 15.05 - 15.65 MHz

SW8 16m band 17.50 - 18.10 MHz

SW9 13m band 21.40 - 21.95 MHz

ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

97-99 Worton Road

Isleworth Middlesex

TW7 6EG

Technical Helpline :- 0181 758 0338

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ROBERTS RADIO LIMITED

PO BOX 130

MEXBOROUGH

SOUTH YORKSHIRE

S64 8YT

Roberts R862 User manual

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