Roberts R9954 User manual

R9954
3 Band Mains Battery
Portable Radio
Please read this manual before use
ROBERTS

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Contents ..............................................................................2
Controls ........................................................................... 3-4
Battery Operation ................................................................5
Mains Operation ..................................................................5
Operating your radio - FM ...................................................6
Operating your radio - Medium and Long wave ..................7
Favourite station markers....................................................8
Headphones ........................................................................8
Specifications ......................................................................9
General................................................................................9
Mains supply......................................................................10
Guarantee..........................................................................11
Contents

Controls
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1. On/Off button
2. Waveband buttons
3. Telescopic aerial
4. Tuning control
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5.Dial pointer
6. Favourite station markers
7. Tone control
8. Volume control
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(Top)
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On Off
MWFM
LW kHz
kHz
MHz
FM
MW
BBC World Service
Eire
Radio 2 R3 R4 Local ILRILRRadio 1
Radio 5
Allouis Radio 4
Virgin
Radio Scot R.Ulster
Low High
05
VOL UME TONE TUNING
LW R 9954

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9. Battery compartment
10. Mains socket
11.Headphone socket
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Controls
(Rear) (End)

Battery operation
1. Remove the Battery cover on the rear of the unit by pushing the
battery door in and downwards.
2. Insert four LR14 (C size) batteries into the spaces in the compartment.
Take care to ensure all batteries are inserted with the correct polarity
as shown inside 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.
We would recommend for economy that the R9954 is used on the
mains whenever possible with battery operation for occasional or
stand-by use only.
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.
Mains operation
1. Place your radio on a flat surface.
2. Plug the mains lead into the Mains socket located on the rear of
your radio ensuring that the plug is pushed fully into the socket.
3. Plug the other end of the mains lead into a wall socket and switch
on the wall socket.
IMPORTANT: The mains plug 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 plug should be removed
from the mains socket outlet completely.
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Operating your radio - FM
1. Switch on your radio by pressing the On/Off button.
2. Press the FM button to select the FM waveband.
3. Adjust the Volume control until a hissing sound is heard.
4. Rotate the Tuning control to select the desired station. On FM the
Tuning scale is marked in Megahertz (MHz).
5. For FM reception fully extend the Telescopic aerial and then angle
and rotate for best reception
6. Adjust the Volume to the required setting.
7. Adjust the Tone control to the required setting.
8. To switch off your radio press the On/Off button.
On Off
MWFM
LW kHz
kHz
MHz
FM
MW
BBC World Service
Eire
Radio 2 R3 R4 Local ILRILRRadio 1
Radio 5
Allouis Radio 4
Virgin
Radio Scot R.Ulster
Low High
05
VOL UME TONE TUNING
LW
R 9954
2
1
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On Off
MWFM
LW
kHz
kHz
MHz
FM
MW
BBC World Service
Eire
Radio 2 R3 R4 Local ILRILRRadio 1
Radio 5
Allouis Radio 4
Virgin
Radio Scot R.Ulster
Low High
05
VOL UME TONE TUNING
LW
R 9954
8
67 5

On Off
MWFM
LW
kHz
kHz
MHz
FM
MW
BBC World Service
Eire
Radio 2 R3 R4 Local ILRILRRadio 1
Radio 5
Allouis Radio 4
Virgin
Radio Scot R.Ulster
Low High
05
VOL UME TONE TUNING
LW
R 9954
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Operating your radio - Medium and Long wave
1. Switch on your radio by pressing the On/Off button.
2. Press either the MW or LW button.
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 or LW reception rotate your radio to the position giving best
reception.
6. Adjust the Volume to the required setting.
7. Adjust the Tone control to the required setting.
8. To switch off your radio press the On/Off button.
Note : The telescopic aerial does not operate on MW and LW.
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67
On Off
MWFM
LW kHz
kHz
MHz
FM
MW
BBC World Service
Eire
Radio 2 R3 R4 Local ILRILRRadio 1
Radio 5
Allouis Radio 4
Virgin
Radio Scot R.Ulster
Low High
05
VOL UME TONE TUNING
LW
R 9954
12
34
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Headphones
1. A Headphone Socket (3.5mm) located on the left hand end of
your radio is provided for use with either headphones or an
earpiece. Inserting the headphone plug automatically mutes the
internal loudspeaker.
Please be aware that the sensitivity of headphones can vary widely. We
therefore recommend setting the volume to a low level before connecting
headphones to the radio.
IMPORTANT: Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones
can cause hearing loss.
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Favourite station markers
1. Tune into the required station.
2. Your radio is fitted with 3 favourite station markers which allow up to
3 stations to be quickly located.
3. Position one of the markers so that it appears on top of the dial pointer.
Whenever you wish to return to that station simply line up the dial
pointer with the corresponding marker.
4. Repeat the above procedure for the 2 remaining favourite station
markers.
LocalILR
MWFM
kHz
kHz
MHz
BBC World Service
Eire
Radio 2 R3 R4 ILRRadio 1
Radio 5
Allouis Radio 4
Virgin
Radio Scot R.Ulster
TUNING
LW
R 9954
1
2
To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high
volume levels for long periods.

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The Company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice.
Specifications
Power Requirements
Mains AC 230 volts, 50Hz only
Batteries 4 x LR14 (C size)
Battery Life
Approx. 80hrs of listening time for 4 hours a day at
normal volume using alkaline cells.
Frequency Coverage
FM 87.5 - 108MHz
MW 522 - 1620kHz
LW 144 - 281kHz
Circuit Features
Loudspeaker 92mm x 1
Output power 1W into 4 ohms
Headphone socket 3.5mm dia.
Aerial System FM Telescopic Aerial
MW Built-in Ferrite aerial
LW Built-in Ferrite aerial
General
• Do not allow this unit to be exposed to dripping or splashing. 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 where ever possible as
better results in terms of quality and freedom from interference will
usually be obtained than on the MW or LW bands.
• 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, table-cloths,
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.
• The product must be used in a moderate climate.
The Nameplate is located on the underside of your radio.

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The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked N or
coloured BLACK.
The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked L
or coloured RED.
Mains supply
The R9954 will operate from a supply of AC 230 volts, 50Hz only.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is
not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to
reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension
lead or adaptor. If in doubt consult your dealer.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off, remove the fuse and dispose of
the plug immediately to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent
connection to the mains supply.
If this product is not supplied with a mains plug, or one has to be fitted,
then follow the instructions given below:
IMPORTANT. DO NOT make any connection to the larger terminal which
is marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured
Green or Green-and-yellow.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following
codes :-
BLUE - NEUTRAL BROWN - LIVE
Fuse
When replacing the fuse only a 3AASTA approved to BS1362 type should
be used and be sure to re-fit the fuse cover.
IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
E
L
N
3 amp
Brown
Blue
(Live)
(Neutral)
(Earth)
Cord
Troubleshooting
In case of malfunction due to electrostatic discharge, it may be necessary
to reset the product to resume normal operation. This may generally be
performed by turning the unit off and on. In some cases a more complete
reset may be needed, by removing all sources of power (battery and
mains) when turned off.