Roberts R9962 User manual

ROBERTS
R9962
LW/MW/SW1-9/FM
12 band Portable World Radio

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Contents
Controls ......................................................................................................................2-3
Batteries ........................................................................................................................ 4
Operating your radio - FM ............................................................................................ 5
Operating your radio - Medium and Long wave ............................................................6
Operating your radio - Shortwave.................................................................................. 7
Headphones .................................................................................................................. 8
Mains adaptor................................................................................................................ 8
Specifications ................................................................................................................ 9
Guarantee.................................................................................................................... 10
Please note
Do not allow this unit to be exposed to moisture (e.g. dripping or splashing). Do not leave the 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. The product must be used in a moderate climate.

1. Telescopic aerial
2. SW band switch
3. Waveband switch
4. Tuning indicator
5. Tuning scale
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Controls (front)
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6. Volume control
7. Headphone socket
8. DC input socket
Controls (left and right hand ends)
VOL
DC 3V
Power
On
Off
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9. Tuning control
10. On/Off switch
11. Battery compartment
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Batteries
1. Remove the Battery cover on the rear of
your radio by pushing the battery door in and
downwards.
2. Insert two LR6 (AAsize) batteries into the spaces
in the compartment. Take care to ensure all
batteries are inserted with the correct polarity
as shown on the rear of your radio. 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.
Frequency Range:
4.60 - 5.05
MHz
5.95 - 6.26
MHz
7.05 -7.74
MHz
9.40 - 9.90
MHz
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Operating your radio - FM
1. Switch on your radio by sliding the Power On/
Off switch to the On position.
2. Slide the Waveband selector switch to the
FM position.
3. Adjust the Volume control until a hissing
sound is heard.
4. Rotate the Tuning control to select the de-
sired station. The Tuning indicator will light
when the station is correctly tuned. 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. To switch off your radio slide the Power On/
Off switch to the Off position.
Power
On
Off
SW LW MW FM
VOL
VOL
Power
On
Off
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Power
On
Off
SW LW MW FM
VOL
VOL
Power
On
Off
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Operating your radio - Medium and
Long wave
1. Switch on your radio by sliding the Power On/
Off switch to the On position.
2. Slide the Waveband selector switch to the
MW or LW position.
3. Adjust the Volume control until a hissing sound
is heard.
4. Rotate the Tuning control to select the desired
station. The Tuning indicator will light when the
station is correctly tuned. On MW and LW the
Tuning scale is marked in kilohertz (kHz).
Note : The telescopic aerial is inoperative
on MW and LW.
5. For MW or LW reception rotate your radio to the
position giving best reception.
6. Adjust the Volume to the required setting.
7. To switch off your radio slide the Power On/
Off switch to the Off position.
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Operating your radio - Shortwave
1. Switch on your radio by sliding the Power On/
Off switch to the On position.
2. Slide the Waveband selector switch to the SW
position.
3. Select the required SW band using the SW band
selector switch.
For information on the most appropriate
shortwave band refer to shortwave guide
or BBC website at http://www.bbc.co.uk.
4. Adjust the Volume control until a hissing sound
is heard.
5. Fully extend the Telescopic aerial.
6. Rotate the Tuning control to select the desired
station. The Tuning indicator will light when the
station is correctly tuned. On SW the Tuning
scale is marked in Megahertz (MHz).
7. Adjust the Volume to the required setting.
8. To switch off your radio slide the Power On/
Off switch to the Off position.
Power
On
Off
SW LW MW FM
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VOL
Power
On
Off
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Headphones (not included)
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.
IMPORTANT: Excessive sound pressure from earphones and
headphones can cause hearing loss.
VOL
DC 3V
Mains adaptor (not included)
TheAC adaptor for use with the R9962 should provide
3 volts DC output at 200mA centre pin negative.
Plug the lead from the adaptor into the DC socket
located on the left hand end of your radio. Plug
the adaptor into a mains outlet. The battery will be
automatically disconnected
The mains adaptor should be disconnected from
the mains supply when not in use.
VOL
DC 3V
230V 50Hz
OUTPUT 3V 300mA
PU6-B
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To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen
at high volume levels for long periods.

Specifications
Power Requirements
Batteries : 3V 2 x 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 Ferriteaerial
MW : Built-inFerriteaerial
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 - 7.70 MHz
SW4 31m band 9.40 - 9.90 MHz
SW5 25m band 11.55 - 12.10 MHz
SW6 21m band 13.45 - 14.10 MHz
SW7 19m band 15.05 - 15.65 MHz
SW8 16m band 17.50 - 18.05 MHz
SW9 13m band 21.50 - 21.95 MHz
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