Roberts R9966 User manual

Please read this manual before use
ROBERTS
Sound for Generations
R9966
3 Band Mains/Battery
Rugged Radio

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Contents
Important Information............................................................................................................................................................... 1
Controls ................................................................................................................................................................................2-3
Mains Operation ...................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Battery operation ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Operating your radio - FM ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
Operating your radio - Medium and Long wave ...................................................................................................................... 6
Mic, Aux and Headphone sockets ......................................................................................................................................... 7
External DC in socket............................................................................................................................................................. 8
Mains supply............................................................................................................................................................................ 9
Specifications........................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Guarantee................................................................................................................................................................Back page
Important
TheAC mainsleadshould onlybeusedindry conditions.Ifusing yourradiooutside indampor rainyconditions
theinternalbatterysupplyshouldbeused.

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Controls 1. Light
2. Volume control
3. Tuningdial
4. Waveband switch
5. DC input socket
6. FM Aerial
7. Light switch
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(Front) (Leftside)

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Controls 8. Headphone socket
9. Auxiliary socket
10. Microphone socket
11. Battery compartment
12. Mains lead storage compartment
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(Rear)(Rightside)
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Mains operation
Only for use in dry conditions. If using your radio outside in
damp or rainy conditions the internal battery supply should be
used.
1. Place your radio on a flat surface.
2. Open the Mains lead storage compartment (located on the rear
of your radio) by sliding the catch in the direction of the arrow.
Unwind the mains lead.
3. Position the mains lead in the cut out in the lower right side of the
compartment door. Close the door.
4. Insertthemainsplugintoawallsocket andswitchonthe wallsocket.
Battery operation
1. Unscrew the battery compartment fixing screw located on the
underside of your radio.
2. Open the Battery compartment and insert 6 LR20 (D size)
batteries into the compartment. Take care to ensure all batteries are
inserted with the correct polarity as shown inside the battery
compartment. Replace the battery cover and tighten the battery
compartment fixing screw.
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 your radio is used on the
mains whenever possible with battery operation for occasional or
stand-by use only.

Operating your radio FM
1. Fit the FM antenna into its mounting point (top right of your radio) By
rotating the antenna clockwise until it is 'hand tight'. Do not over
tighten
2. Set the Waveband switch to the FM 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
FM the Tuning scale is marked in Megahertz (MHz).
5. Your radio may be switched off by rotating the Waveband switch
to the Off position.
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Operating your radio Medium and Longwave
1. Set the Waveband switch to the MW or LW position.
2. Adjust the Volume control until a hissing sound is heard.
3. Rotate the Tuning control to select the desired station. The
Tuning indicator will light when the station is correctly tuned. On
FM the Tuning scale is marked in Megahertz (kHz).
4. Rotate your radio for best reception.
5. Your radio may be switched off by rotating the Waveband switch
to the Off position.
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Mic, Aux and Headphone sockets
1. The Mic socket (6.35mm) on the right side of your radio allows a
microphonetobeconnectedtoyourradiosamplifier.Insertinga plug
into the socket automatically mutes the internal radio signal.
2. The Aux socket (3.5mm) on the right side of your radio is for use
with a tape recorder/mini disc or any other equipment that can
providealinelevelsignal.Insertingaplugintothesocketautomatically
mutes the internal radio signal. The Volume control can be used
to adjust volume level.
3. The Headphone socket (3.5mm) located on the right side of your
radio is for use with either headphones or an earpiece. Inserting the
headphone plug automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker.

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External DC in socket
1. If a 230V mains supply is not available your radio may be powered
by 12 Volts DC via the External DC in socket located on the left
side of your radio. Your radio requires a 12V DC supply at 1A with
the centre pin of the plug positive.
Note: Input to DC socket should not exceed 14V.
Light
1. Your radio is fitted with a long life LED light located on the front of
your radio. The light may be switched on momentarily by gently
pressing the Light button.
2. The Light may be latched in the on position by fully pressing in the
Light button until a second click is heard. To switch off the Light
fully press in the Light button until a click is heard.

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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.
Mainssupply
Important
The AC mains lead should only be used in dry conditions . If using
your radio outside in damp or rainy conditions the internal
battery supply should be used.
The R9966 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
shorttoreach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safetyapproved
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.This will 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.DONOTmakeanyconnectiontothelargerterminalwhich
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 3A ASTA approved to BS1362 type
should be used and be sure to re-fit the fuse cover.
IFINDOUBT-CONSULT A QUALIFIEDELECTRICIAN.

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Specifications
Power Requirements
Mains AC 230 volts, 50Hz only
DC 12V DC @ 1Amp centre pin positive
Frequency Coverage
FM 87.5-108MHz
MW 522- 1629kHz
LW 150- 281kHz
CircuitFeatures
Loudspeaker 160mm dia 8ohms
Output Power 7W into 8 ohms
Headphone socket 3.5mm dia (stereo jack, mono output)
Auxiliary Input socket 3,5mm diasensitivity150mV@2.2kohms
Microphone socket 6.3mmdia 10kohms
The Company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice.

ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES
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IsleworthMiddlesex
TW76EG
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Guarantee
Thisinstrumentisguaranteedfortwelvemonthsfromthe dateofdeliverytotheoriginalowneragainst failureduetofaultyworkmanshiporcomponent
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.
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 below before taking further action.
These statements do not affect the statutory rights of a consumer.