Roberts R9940, Manual

Page 1: ...ROBERTSSound for Generations Please read this manual before use R9940 3 band RDS PLL digital radio ...

Page 2: ...0 Search tuning 11 Manual tuning 12 MW AM tuning step size 13 Presetting stations 14 Recalling a preset station 15 Deleting a preset station 15 ATS Automatic Tuning System 16 Operating your radio using RDS 17 Display modes 18 FM mono stereo button 19 Setting the sleep timer 19 Display back light 20 Lock button 20 AC adaptor 21 Headphones 22 Troubleshooting reset button 23 Specifications 24 Guarant...

Page 3: ...r instant access to your favourite stations on LW MW and FM z Automatic time set via RDS signal z ATS Auto Tuning System scans LW MW and FM bands automatically storing stations in preset memories z Scanning circuit allows you to search for active stations z Wake to radio or buzzer alarms z Humane wake system buzzer alarm gradually increases in volume z Adjustable sleep timer allows you to fall asl...

Page 4: ...n 4 ATS button 5 FM Stereo Mono button 6 Lock button 7 Power Sleep button 8 Display button 9 Waveband button 10 Tuning Minute button 11 Tuning Minute button 12 Preset Hour button 13 Preset Hour button 14 Memo button Controls 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 8 ...

Page 5: ... our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri 15 Clock auto adjust switch 16 Headphone socket 17 DC input socket 18 Telescopic aerial 19 Light button 20 Tone control switch 21 Volume control 22 Folding stand on rear 3 15 16 17 20 21 18 19 22 ...

Page 6: ...indicators B RDS indicator C Sleep time indicator D Snooze indicator E Time F Key lock indicator G Low battery indicator H Frequency units I Memory number J Memory indicator K Frequency and text indicators L Stereo indicator Display 4 ...

Page 7: ... 8758 0338 Mon Fri 1 Position the radio face down on a soft surface 2 Press the catch as shown and slide in the direction of the arrow 3 Lift out the battery cover 4 Insert 4 x LR6 AA size batteries as shown in the diagram 5 Replace the battery cover Installing batteries 5 ...

Page 8: ...ttery indicator appears in display replace batteries immediately Battery replacement The clock time can be set automatically when receiving an RDS station that transmits clock time CT The CT information is transmitted once every minute If the station has sufficient signal strength the clock will set within one or two minutes 1 Switch on the radio with the Power button 2 Select the FM waveband by r...

Page 9: ...ent strength the symbol will light up in the liquid crystal display 6 Slide the Clock auto adjust switch to the On position 7 The time segments will flash in the liquid crystal display indicating that the radio is waiting for the RDS time signal When the time is set the display will show the time If the clock does not set within three to four minutes the radio station may not be transmitting clock...

Page 10: ...to adjust switch to the Off position 2 Press and release the Time set button the display will show TIME SET 3 The clock uses the 24 hour system e g 2 00pm is shown as 14 00 Set the correct hour using the Hour and buttons 4 Set the correct minute using the Minute and buttons 5 Press and release the Time set button to complete time setting 6 The display will show the correct time Setting the clock t...

Page 11: ...nd buttons 3 Set the required minute using the Minute and buttons Press and release the Standby button to complete alarm setting 4 At the preselected time the alarm will sound The alarm may be turned off for 24 hours by pressing the Power button 5 Pressing any other button except Standby or whilst the alarm is sounding will activate the snooze function The alarm will be silenced for 5 minutes 6 To...

Page 12: ...button to complete alarm setting 4 At the preselected time the radio will switch on to the last station listened to The alarm may be turned off for 24 hours by pressing the Power button 5 Pressing any other button except Standby or whilst the alarm is sounding will activate the snooze function The alarm will be silenced for 5 minutes 6 To permanently cancel the alarm repeatedly press and release t...

Page 13: ...waveband selected will appear in the display On FM fully extend the Telescopic aerial On MW and LW rotate your radio for best reception 3 Press and hold down either the Tuning or buttons until the frequency in the display begins to change rapidly Release the button 4 Your radio will scan the selected waveband stopping each time it finds a station of sufficient strength Adjust the Volume and Tone c...

Page 14: ...ed will appear in the display On FM fully extend the Telescopic aerial On MW and LW rotate your radio for best reception 3 A single press on either the Tuning or buttons will change the frequency up or down The frequency steps are FM 50kHz MW 9kHz or 10kHz and LW 1kHz Adjust the Volume and Tone controls to the required settings Manual tuning 12 ...

Page 15: ... the MW tuning step size from 9KHz to 10KHz proceed as follows 1 Switch on your radio and select the MW waveband 2 Press and hold down the Display button until the display shows 10 kHz 3 Press the Display button to confirm the setting 4 To change back to 9kHz steps press and hold down the Display button until the display shows 9 kHz 5 Press the Display button to confirm the setting MW AM tuning st...

Page 16: ...sing the Preset and buttons 4 Press and release the Memo button to store the station The preset number will now appear at the bottom of the display 5 Repeat the procedure for the remaining presets Note Presetting of stations can only be carried out whilst the word SAVE is showing in the display 5 seconds 6 If all the preset memory locations are full pushing the Memo button will cause the display t...

Page 17: ...ither of the Preset buttons to cycle through the available preset stations Recalling a preset station Deleting a preset station Your radio is equipped with a Memory scan facility 1 Select the preset location you wish to delete using the Preset buttons 2 Press and hold down the Memo button until DELETE appears in the display 3 Press the Memo button to confirm you wish to delete the preset station 1...

Page 18: ...the ATS function will overwrite any stations previously stored in the memory presets 1 Select the required waveband by pressing the Bands button 2 Press and hold down the ATS button until frequency digits in the display begin to change rapidly Your radio will scan the selected waveband and automatically store stations in memory presets ATS Automatic Tuning System 16 ...

Page 19: ...amme 1 Switch on your radio and select the FM waveband 2 Tune into a station the display will indicate frequency for a few seconds and then change to show the station name The symbol will appear in the display 3 If the station does not carry RDS information only the station frequency will be shown Note the indicator will flash if the signal is too weak for RDS operation Operating your radio using ...

Page 20: ...station name you can change between station name and frequency by pressing and releasing the Display button 2 The display will show the stations frequency for approximately 5 seconds before reverting to showing station name Display Modes FM only 18 ...

Page 21: ...eturn to FM stereo operation Note FM stereo is only available when using earphone headphones FM stereo mono button FM only Your radio can be set to turn off after a preset time has elapsed 1 Ensure that your radio is switched off 2 Press and hold down the Power button until the desired time is reached maximum 90 minutes in 15 minute steps The radio will switch off after the sleep time has elapsed ...

Page 22: ...utton is used to prevent unintentional operation 1 Press the Lock button the symbol will appear in the display The Power and all other buttons will be disabled This will prevent accidental operation when the radio is packed in a suitcase 2 To release the lock function press the Lock button the symbol will be removed from the display Lock button 20 ...

Page 23: ...PU6 B Insert the adaptor plug into the DC socket on the left side of the radio Plug the adaptor into a standard 13A mains socket outlet Whenever the adaptor is used the batteries are automatically disconnected The AC adaptor should be disconnected from the mains supply when not in use We would recommend for economy that the R9940 be used via an AC adaptor whenever possible with battery operation f...

Page 24: ...h your radio should be stereo and fitted with a 3 5mm stereo jack plug Insert the headphone plug into the socket on the left side of the radio When the headphones are plugged in the loudspeaker is automatically disconnected Headphones 22 ...

Page 25: ...edure 1 Switch off the radio and remove the batteries 2 With the aid of a suitable implement the end of a paper clip press the reset button located in the battery compartment for at least 5 seconds this will reset the microprocessor clock time and clear all stations stored in preset memory If a problem persists our technical staff would be pleased to offer any assistance on operating the radio Our...

Page 26: ...urs a day at normal volume using alkaline batteries Loudspeaker 8 ohms Output power 250mW Sockets Headphone socket 3 5mm dia stereo DC input socket 6 0 volts centre pin negative Specifications The company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice Frequency Range FM 87 5 108 0MHz MW 522 1710kHz or 520 1710KHz LW 153 279kHz 24 ...

Page 27: ...al numbers N B Damaged or broken telescopic aerials will not be replaced under guarantee Procedure Any claim under this guarantee should be made through the dealer from whom the radio 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 fo...

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