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. 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 Depart-
ment at the address shown below before taking further action.
These statements do not affect the statutory rights of a consumer.
ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
97-99 WORTON ROAD
ISLEWORTHMIDDLESEX
TW76EG
Specifications
Battery 1 x LR03 (AAA) size
Battery Life Approx. 15hrs using alkaline battery
Frequency coverage MW 530 - 1710kHz
FM 87.5 - 108MHz
Semiconductors 3 Integrated circuits
3 Diodes
Output Power 0.5mW
Earphone Jack 3.5mm dia (Stereo)
The company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice
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Ifyouneedany furtheradvice, pleasecall ourTechnicalHelplineon
0181758 0338(Mon-Fri)
General
Do not allow this unit to be exposed to water, steam or sand. Do not
leave the unit 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 were ever possible as better results in terms of
quality and freedom from interference will usually be obtained than on
the MW band.
Battery
To insert the battery first open the battery cover (7) by sliding it in the
direction shown by the arrow. Insert one AAA (LR03) size battery into
the compartment.
Earphones
Plug the earphones supplied into the earphone jack (3) located on the
right-hand side of the radio.
Aerials
The earphones act as the FM aerial when plugged into the earphone
jack. There is a separate directional aerial built into the radio for MW
reception. To achieve the best MW reception, it may be necessary to
rotate the radio.
Power On/Off/DBB (Deep Bass Boost) Switch
Turn on the radio by setting the power switch (2) to the "On" position.
Setting the switch to the "DBB" position will enhance bass sounds.
Return the power switch to the "Off" position to turn off the radio.
MW/FM/FM Stereo Band Selector
Set the band selector switch (5) to the desired waveband. For MW
reception set the switch to the "MW" position .For FM stereo reception
set the switch to the "FM ST" position. If the FM signal becomes weak or
is accompanied by a high level of background hiss, you may select
MONO mode by setting the switch to the "FM" position.
Tuning Control
Slowly rotate the tuning control (4) to select the desired station.
Dial Pointer
Rotate the tuning control until the dial pointer (6) corresponds to the
frequency of the desired station.
Volume Control
Adjust the volume control (1) to the desired level of sound. Rotating the
control clockwise will increase the sound level.
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Ifyou needany furtheradvice, pleasecall ourTechnicalHelplineon
0181758 0338(Mon-Fri)
1. Volume Control
2. Power On/Off/DBB switch
3. Earphone Jack
4. Tuning Control
5. MW/FM/FM Stereo Band Selector
6. Dial Pointer
7. Battery Cover
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ROBERTS RADIO LIMITED
POBOX130
MEXBOROUGH
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
S64 8YT
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