Roberts Sports 995 User manual

FM Stereo/AM PLL Digital Radio
ROBERTS
Please read this manual before use
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Contents
Contents..........................................................................................1
Controls......................................................................................... 2-4
Earphones ......................................................................................5
Display ............................................................................................6
Battery.............................................................................................7
Lock switch ....................................................................................9
Earphones...................................................................................... 11
Aerials ............................................................................................ 11
Setting the time .............................................................................. 13
Scan tuning .................................................................................... 15
Manual tuning ................................................................................17
Presetting stations .........................................................................19
Recalling a preset station............................................................... 19
Mono / Stereo mode - FM .............................................................. 21
Deep bass boost button ................................................................. 21
Auto power off................................................................................23
Setting the FM frequency range..................................................... 23
Tuning step size - FM and AM .......................................................25
Troubleshooting .............................................................................27
General ..........................................................................................27
Specifications.................................................................................29
Guarantee ...................................................................................... 30
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Controls (front)
1. Mono/Stereo button
2. Deep bass boost / Step button
3. LCD display
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4. Volume Up button
5. Volume Down button
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Controls (rear)
6. Tuning / Jog wheel
7. Power / Band button
8. Lock switch
9. Battery compartment
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10. Earphone socket
11. Memory preset buttons
Controls (top)

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Earphones
12. Earphones

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A. Waveband indicator
B. Battery power indicator
C. Signal strength indicator
D. FM Stereo indicator
E. 90 minute auto shut off indicator
F. Lock indicator
G. Memory preset indicator
H. Deep bass boost indicator
I. Time / Frequency indicator
Display
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Battery
1. Open the battery cover located on the rear of your radio by sliding
it in the direction shown by the arrow.
2. Insert two LR03 (AAA) size batteries into the compartment. Ensure
that batteries are inserted in accordance with the diagram shown
inside the battery compartment and close the battery cover.
3. Batteries should be replaced when the low battery indicator
flashes and ‘E’ appears on the display.
4. During battery replacement ensure that the radio is turned off and
the Lock switch is in the ‘Lock’ position. Battery replacement
should be completed within three minutes to prevent loss of
stations stored in memory presets.
5. If the radio is not to be used for a long period, set the Lock switch
to the ‘Lock’ position, this will reduce power drain on the batteries
during storage.
6. Reduced power, distortion and a ‘stuttering’ sound are all signs that
the batteries may need replacing.
7. If the radio is not to be used for an 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.

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Lock switch
The Lock switch is used to prevent unintentional operation of your
radio.
1. Set the Lock switch located on the back of your radio to the ‘Lock’
position. The power and all other buttons will be disabled, this will
prevent accidental operation when your radio is packed in a suitcase
or travel bag.
2. To prevent accidental operation of the controls when your radio is
switched on, set the Lock switch to the left ‘Lock’ position, the
symbol will appear in the display.
3. To release the Lock switch, move the lock switch to the right ‘Unlock’
position, the symbol will be removed from the display.

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Earphones
Plug the earphones into the Earphone socket located on the top of
your radio.
Check that the volume control is not set too loud and place the earpieces
into your ears.
IMPORTANT: Excessive sound pressure from earphones and
headphones can cause hearing loss.
Aerials
The lead connecting earphones to your radio acts as an FM aerial when
plugged into the Earphone socket. The lead should be extended as
much as possible to increase reception.
For MW (AM) reception there is a built in ferrite aerial. Rotate your radio
to the position giving best reception.

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Setting the time
1. After inserting the batteries your radio will show 12:00 until the
correct time is set. The time is shown using the 12 hour clock format.
2. To set the correct time, press and hold the Jog wheel for 2 seconds.
The hour digits will flash on the display.
3. Push the Jog wheel Up or Down to choose the desired hour and
then click the Jog wheel. The minute digits will flash on the display.
Push and hold the jog wheel Up or Down to advance the time quickly.
4. Push the Jog wheel Up or Down to choose the desired minute and
then click the Jog wheel to confirm the time setting.
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Scan tuning
The earphone lead should be extended as much as possible to increase
FM reception.
For MW (AM) reception there is a built in ferrite aerial. Rotate your radio
to the position giving best reception.
1. Press and release the Power button to switch on your radio.
2. Press and release the Band button until the desired waveband FM1,
FM2 or MW(AM) is selected.
3. Push and hold the Jog wheel Up for 2 seconds your radio will scan
in an upwards direction (low frequency to high frequency) and stop
automatically when it finds a station of sufficient strength.
4. To find other stations push the Jog wheel Up and hold as before.
5. To scan the band in a downwards direction (high frequency to low
frequency) push the Jog wheel down and hold for 2 seconds.
6. When the waveband end is reached your radio will recommence
tuning from the opposite waveband end.
7. Adjust the Volume to the required setting.
8. To switch off your radio press and hold the Power button.

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Manual tuning
The earphone lead should be extended as much as possible to increase
FM reception.
For MW (AM) reception there is a built in ferrite aerial. Rotate your radio
to the position giving best reception.
1. Press and release the Power button to switch on your radio.
2. To select the required waveband repeatedly press the Band button.
3. Push the Jog wheel up or down to tune to a station. With each
push of the jog wheel the frequency will advance in the following
increments.
FM 50kHz or 100kHz (see choosing step size page 25)
MW (AM) 9kHz or 10kHz (see choosing step size page 25)
4. Adjust the Volume to the required setting.
5. When the waveband end is reached your radio will recommence
tuning from the opposite waveband end.
6. To switch off your radio press and hold the Power button.

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Presetting stations
There are 5 memory presets for each waveband FM1, FM2 and MW.
1. Press and release the Power button to switch on your radio.
2. Tune to the required station using one of the methods previously
described.
3. Press and hold down the required Memory Preset button (1-5) until
a beep is heard (via earphones). The preset number will momentarily
flash in the display and the station will be stored under the chosen
preset button.
4. Repeat this procedure for the remaining presets.
5. Stations stored in preset memories may be overwritten by following
the above procedure.
Recalling preset stations
1. Press and release the Power button to switch on your radio.
2. To select the required waveband repeatedly press the Band button.
3. Press and release the required Memory Preset button. Your radio
will tune to the chosen preset station stored in the preset memory.