ROBERTS Sound for Generations WORLD SERVICE F M S te re o / M W /L W / S W R a d io R e c e iv e r R9914 Multi-band digital preset stereo world radio 2. 3 0 0 2. 4 9 5 1 3. 5 0 0 1 3. 8 7 0 T u n e / S S B B a n d S W S e le c t S W P a g e 3. 2 0 0 3. 4 0 0 1 5. 1 0 0 1 5. 8 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 M 7 3. 9 0 0 4. 0 0 0 1 7. 4 8 0 1 7. 9 0 0 S h o rtw a v e B a n d s 4. 7 5 0 5. 0 6 0 1 8. 9 0 0 1 9. 0 2 0 8 0 5. 9 0 0 6. 2 0 0 2 1. 4 5 0 2 1. 7 5 0 7.1 0 0 7. 3 5 0 2 5. 6 0 0 2 6. 1 0 0 9 C 9. 4 0 0 9. 9 9 0 D is p la y T u n in g M a n u a l/a u to P o w e r Please read this manual before use 1 1. 6 0 0 1 2.1 0 0 F r e q ( M H z ) D u a l T im e A M /P M M e m o S c a n M e m o D e l E n te r F re q T im e S e t A la r m M o d e
Contents Features... 1 Control locations... 2 Display information... 6 Installing batteries... 7 Battery replacement... 9 Using an AC adaptor (included)... 10 Setting the clock... 11 Setting dual time... 13 Waveband selection... 16 Tuning... 17 Direct key pad tuning... 19 Manual tuning... 23 Scan tuning... 25 Memory tuning... 28 Overwriting a station in preset memory... 30 Recalling a station from preset memory... 31 Changing preset station order... 33 Memory scan... 34 APS (Auto Preset System)... 35 Direct access to Shortwave bands... 37 Single sideband mode... 38 Setting the alarm... 39 Setting the radio alarm... 40 Setting the HWS alarm... 42 Setting the sleep timer... 44 Mode button... 45 SW external antenna socket... 46 DX\Local switch... 46 Lock switch... 47 Display backlight... 47 Mono\Stereo switch... 48 Troubleshooting/Reset button... 49 Care and maintenance... 49 Specifications... 50
Features l Large easy to read Liquid crystal display (LCD) showing station frequency, dual time, memory location and function status. l Direct frequency entry by keypad allowing instant access to any station. l Forty five memory presets offer instant access to your favourite stations on LW, MW, SW and FM. l Dual time facility allows you to preset your local time or UTC time, or any two time zones with instant recall. l Scanning circuit allows you to search for active stations. l SW select button offers instant selection of any desired SW band. l SSB mode for reception of Morse code and single sideband transmissions. l Dual Alarm Feature allows presetting of two alarm wake-up times. l APS (Auto Tuning System) which automatically scans LW, MW, and FM bands selecting presets based on station signal strength. l Adjustable sleep timer allows you to fall asleep to music. If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during office hours) 1
Control locations 1. Telescopic aerial. 2. Liquid crystal display. 3. Light button. 4. Power/sleep button. 5. Display button. 6. Mode button. 12. Number buttons for frequency and time. 13. Memory and AM/PM button. 14. SW memory page and real/dual time button. 15. SW band select button. 16. Waveband select button. 17. Tuning/SSB LED. 7. Radio alarm button. 8. HWS buzzer alarm button 9. Manual/auto scan tuning buttons. 10. Enter button for frequency and time. 11. Cancel button. 2
Front 1 2 3 4 Power 2.300 2.495 3.200 3.400 3.900 4.000 Shortwave Bands 4.750 5.060 5.900 6.200 7.100 7. 3 50 9.400 9.990 11.6 0 0 1 2.100 Display Mode 5 6 13.5 00 13.87 0 15.100 15.8 00 17.4 80 17.9 00 18.9 00 19.0 20 21.4 50 21.7 50 25.600 2 6.100 Freq (M Hz) Alarm 7 Tune /S SB 1 2 3 8 Band 4 5 6 Tuning Manual/Auto SW Select 7 8 9 9 WORLD SERVICE FM Stereo/MW /LW /SW Radio Receiver SW Page M 0 C Dual Time AM / PM Memo Scan Memo D el Enter Freq Time Set 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during office hours) 3
+ Left hand end Right hand end 18. Clarify control. 19. SW external antenna socket. 20. DX/Local switch. 21. FM Stereo & SSB/AM switch. 22. Headphone socket. 23. DC input socket. SSB AM + SW External Antenna FM /SW DX Local FM St. FM DC 6v + Clarify + 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 N o rm a l D o w n U p V o lu m e T u n in g N e w s M u s ic L o c k 24. Tuning control. 25. Tone control. 26. Lock switch. 27. Volume control. 4
Rear 28. Battery cover. G M T H E L S I N K I O S L O S T O C K H O L M M O S C O W T O K Y O C O P E N H A G E N S E O U L M O N T R E A L.. F R A N K F U R T B O S T O N L O N D O N C H I C A G O P A R I S N E W Y O R K A T H E N S... T A I P E I. D E N V E R A Z O R E S R O M E I S T A N B U L. L O S A N G E L E S B O G O T A M A D R I D M E X I C O. L I M A A L G I E R S T E H R A N... N E W D E L H I.. H O N G K O N G L A Z P A Z D A K A R D U B A I B O M B A Y R I O D E J A N E I R O.. S Y D N E Y S A N T I A G O A C C R A N A I R O B I B U E N O S A I R E S B A N G K O K M E L B O U R N E... J O H A N N E S B U R G -9-8 -7-6 -5-4 -3-2 -1 0 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 7 + 8 + 9 + 1 0 G re e n w ic h M e a n T im e... + D C 6 v 4 x R 6 ( A A S iz e ) + 28 If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during office hours) 5
Display information A. Broadcast band indicator. B. FM stereo indicator. C. Sleep indicator. D. Key lock indicator. E. Buzzer alarm indicator. F. Radio alarm indicator. G. Tuning step indicator. H. SW meter band indicator. I. Frequency units indicator. J. Low battery indicator. K. Battery and memory indicator. L. Frequency and time display. M. Memory indicators. N. Waveband and AM/PM indicators. O. Read/Dual time indicators. O N 1 2 SW MW LW PM A BROADCAST BAND FM AM B C D E F M 1 M 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ST G H I J M L K 6
This radio can be operated using:- 4 Alkaline LR6 (AA size) batteries. AC adaptor (supplied). Installing batteries 1. Position the radio face down. 2. Press the catch as shown and slide in the direction of the arrow. + + If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during office hours) 7
3. Insert 4 x LR6 (AA) size batteries as shown in the diagram. + + 4. Replace the battery cover as shown in the diagram. + + 8
Battery replacement The battery indicator will display the battery condition for approx. 7 seconds after the radio is switched off. When the battery level indicator shows 2 the batteries should be replaced. After removing the batteries you have approximately 3 minutes to replace the batteries after which clock and memory information will be lost. 1 1 2 BATT Replace batteries when display flashes. 1 1 2 If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during office hours) 9
Using the AC adaptor The AC adaptor for use with the R9914 should provide 6 volts DC output at 300mA centre pin negative (Roberts type PU6-B). Insert the adaptor plug into the DC socket on the left side of your radio. Plug the adaptor into a standard 13A mains socket outlet. Whenever the adaptor is used the batteries are automatically disconnected. SW External Antenna + Clarify + The AC adaptor should be disconnected from the mains supply and the radio when not in use. We would recommend for economy that the R9914 be used via an AC adaptor whenever possible with battery operation for occasional or stand-by use only. ROBERTS PU6-B SSB AM + DX Local FM St. FM FM /SW 2 30 ς 50 Ηζ ΟΥΤΠΥΤ 6ς 3 00 µ Α DC 6v + + 10
Setting the clock The clock will start running when the 4 LR6 (AA) size batteries are installed. When batteries are installed for the first time the display will show 0:00 or AM 12:00 together with the real time symbol 1. Time must be entered in 24 hour format e.g. 3:00pm should be entered as 15:00. 1 The clock can be set with the radio power on or off. 1. If the radio is switched on, press the Display button to display the time. 2. Press the Enter button for more than 2 seconds, 1 the 1 real time symbol will flash in the display Enter Freq Time Set If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during office hours) 11
3. Whilst the 1 real time symbol is flashing, set the correct time by pressing the numbered buttons. As you press each button the corresponding number will show on the display. 4. Press the Enter button to complete time setting. If an incorrect time has been set the radio will beep and the ERR will flash in the display. Reset the correct time by pressing the numbered buttons again. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 M 8 0 9 C AM / PM M em o Scan M em o Del Enter Tuning Manual /Auto Freq Time Set Note: a. Time can only be adjusted whilst the 1 real time symbol is flashing in the display. 1 b. You may change from 24 to 12Hr clock mode using the mode button as described later 12
Setting dual time In addition to real time a second time zone can be programmed into this radio. 1. Press the "Dual Time" button the display will show and flash 2. 2 Dual Time 2. Press the Enter button within 7 seconds, the display 2 will stop flashing. 2 Enter Freq Time Set If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during office hours) 13
3. Press the Enter button for more than 2 seconds, the 2 dual time symbol will flash in the display. 2 Enter Freq Time Set 4. Whilst the 2 dual time symbol is flashing, set the correct time by pressing the numbered buttons. As you press each button the corresponding number will show on the display. 5. Press the Enter button to complete dual time setting. If an incorrect time has been set the radio will beep and the Err symbol will appear in the display. Reset the correct time by pressing the numbered buttons again. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 M 8 0 9 C AM / PM M em o Scan M em o Del Enter Tuning Manual /Auto Freq Time Set 14
6. Press the Enter button to complete setting the dual time, the display will now show the correct dual time. 7. Press the Dual Time button followed by the Enter button to return the display to real time. Note: Enter Freq Time Set 2 a. To temporarily change between real and dual time mode, press the Dual Time button, the 2 symbol and dual time will be shown in the display. After approximately 7 seconds the display will return to showing real time. Dual Time b. To permanently change the display to dual time mode, press the Dual Time button followed by the Enter 1 button. The 2 symbol will appear in the display. Dual Time c. To permanently change the display back to real time mode press the Dual Time button followed by the Enter button. The 1 symbol will appear in the display. Enter Freq Time Set If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during office hours) 15
Waveband selection There are four wavebands on your radio - selection is by repeated pressing of the Band button. Tune /SSB Band 1 2 4 5 Waveband Frequency coverage LW 153-279 khz MW 520-1710 khz SW 1,711-29,999 khz FM 87.5-108 MHz 16
WORLD SERVICE FM Stereo/MW/LW /SW Radio Receiver WORLD SERVICE FM S tereo / M W / LW / S W Radio Receiver 2.300 2.495 13.50 0 13.870 Tune/SSB Band SW Select SW Page 3.200 3.400 15.10 0 15.800 3.900 4.000 17.48 17.90 0 Sho rtwave B and s 4.750 5.060 18.900 19.020 5.900 6.200 21.450 21.750 7.100 7.35 0 25.600 26.100 9.400 9.990 11.6 0 0 12.100 Freq (MHz) Du al Time AM/PM Memo Scan Memo Del Enter 2.300 2.495 13.50 0 13.870 Tune/SSB Band SW Select SW Page 3.200 3.400 15.10 0 15.800 3.900 4.000 17.48 0 17.90 0 Sho rtwave B and s 4.750 5.060 18.900 19.020 5.900 6.200 21.450 21.750 7.100 7.35 0 25.600 26.100 9.400 9.990 11.6 0 0 12.100 Freq (MHz) Du al Time AM/PM Memo Scan Memo Del Enter Display Tuning Manual/Auto Freq Time Set Display Tuning Manu al/au to Freq Time Set Alarm Alarm Power M ode Power M ode Tuning Band Frequency Range Aerial Type Illustration LW 153-279kHz INTERNAL MW 520-1710kHz Rotate for best reception 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 M 0 C SW 1,711-29,999kHz TELESCOPIC Fully extend the aerial, for best reception 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 M 0 C If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during office hours) 17
WORLD SERVICE FM Stereo/MW/LW /SW Ra d io Receiver 2.300 2.495 13.50 13.8 7 0 Tune / SSB Band SW Select SW Page 3.200 3.400 15.10 0 15.800 3.900 4.000 17.48 17.90 0 Sho rtwave B and s 4.750 5.060 18.900 19.020 5.900 6.200 21.450 21.750 7.100 7.35 0 25.600 26.100 9.400 9.990 11.600 12.100 Freq (MHz) Dual Time AM /PM M em o Scan M em o Del Enter Display Tuning Manual/Auto Freq Time Set Alarm Power M ode Band Frequency Range Aerial Type Illustration FM 87.5-108MHz TELESCOPIC Fully extend the aerial, angle and rotate for best reception. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 M 0 C 18
Stations may be selected by using any one of the six available tuning methods:- Direct Key Pad Tuning Manual Tuning Scan Tuning Memory Recall Tuning Memory Scan APS Tuning on LW, MW and FM bands. Direct key pad tuning Example: To tune to 100.70 MHz on the FM band. Power 1. Press the Power button to turn on your radio. Display Mode Shortwave Bands 2.300 2.495 13.5 00 13.8 70 3.200 3.400 15.100 15.8 00 3.900 4.000 17.4 80 17.9 00 4.750 5.060 18.9 00 19.0 20 5.900 6.200 21.4 50 21.7 50 7.1 0 0 7. 35 0 25.600 26.100 9.400 9.990 11.6 00 12.100 Freq (M Hz) Alarm 2. Select the FM band using the Band button. Band Press the button marked Enter the display will show - :- - Enter Freq Time Set If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during office hours) 19
3. Press the buttons marked 1, 0, 0, 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 Tuning Manual /Auto 7 8 9 M 0 C AM / PM M em o Scan M em o Del Enter Freq Time Set 4. Press the button marked Enter, the frequency and waveband will now appear in the display. Enter Freq Time Set FM 20
WORLD SERVICE FM Stereo/MW/LW /SW Radio Receiver 2.300 2.495 13.50 0 13.8 7 0 Tune / SSB Band SW Select SW Page 3.200 3.400 15.10 0 15.800 3.900 4.000 17.48 0 17.90 0 Sho rtwave B and s 4.750 5.060 18.900 19.020 5.900 6.200 21.450 21.750 7.100 7.35 0 25.600 26.100 9.400 9.990 11.6 0 0 12.100 Freq (MHz) Du al Time AM /PM M em o Scan M em o D el Enter Display Tuning Manu al/au to Freq Time Set Alarm Power M ode 5. Fully extend the telescopic aerial and rotate for best FM reception. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 M 0 C 6. Adjust the Volume and Tone controls for comfortable listening. Volume Normal News Mu Lock If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during office hours) 21
7. When selecting a stereo FM station, and using stereo earphones, make sure that the FM mode switch is in the STEREO position. + Clarify + SW External Antenna FM /SW DX Local FM St. FM SSB AM + DC 6v + 22
Manual tuning 1. Press the Power button to turn on your radio. Power Display Mode Shortwave Bands 2.300 2.495 13.5 00 13.8 70 3.200 3.400 15.100 15.8 00 3.900 4.000 17.4 80 17.9 00 4.750 5.060 18.9 00 19.0 20 5.900 6.200 21.4 50 21.7 50 7.1 0 0 7. 35 0 25.600 26.100 9.400 9.990 11.6 00 12.100 Freq (M Hz) Alarm 2. Select a waveband by pressing the Band button. Band If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during office hours) 23
3. A single press on the either the [ ] or [ ] down buttons will change the frequency up or down. Each press of the [ ] or [ ] buttons will change the frequency in increments of: Power MW: 9/10kHz SW: 5kHz Display Mode Shortwave Bands FM: 100kHz 2.300 2.495 13.500 13.87 0 3.200 3.400 15.100 15.80 0 3.900 4.000 17.480 17.900 4.750 5.060 18.90 0 19.02 0 5.900 6.200 21.45 0 21.75 0 7. 10 0 7. 3 5 0 9.400 9.990 11.60 0 12.100 25.600 26.100 Freq (MHz) Alarm 4. Rotating the Tuning control will also change the frequency up or down. Press in the Tuning control to select rotary fine tuning. The display will briefly show the fine tuning step size. Fine tuning gives steps of :- LW/MW/SW: 1kHz Tune / SSB Band SW Select SW Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 M 8 0 9 C Dual Time AM/PM Memo Scan Memo Del Enter Tuning Manual/Auto Freq Time Set FM: 50kHz Pressing any button will cancel fine tuning. 24
Scan tuning 1. Press the Power button to turn on your radio. Power Display Mode Shortwave Bands 2.300 2.495 13.5 00 13.8 70 3.200 3.400 15.100 15.8 00 3.900 4.000 17.4 80 17.9 00 4.750 5.060 18.9 00 19.0 20 5.900 6.200 21.4 50 21.7 50 7.1 0 0 7. 35 0 25.600 26.100 9.400 9.990 11.6 00 12.100 Freq (M Hz) Alarm 2. Select a waveband by pressing the Band button. Band If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during office hours) 25
3. Press and hold down either the tuning [ ] or [ ] buttons for more than half a second to commence scan tuning. Your radio will scan all frequencies in the selected band and stop automatically each time it finds an active station. Power Display Mode Shortwave Bands 2.300 2.495 3.200 3.400 3.900 4.000 4.750 5.060 5.900 6.200 7. 10 0 7.350 9.400 9.990 11.6 00 12.100 Alarm 13.500 13.8 70 15.100 15.800 17.480 17.900 18.900 19.020 21.450 21.750 25.600 26.100 Freq (MHz) Tune / SS B Band SW Select 1 2 3 4 5 6 Tuning Manual/Auto 7 8 9 SW Page M 0 C Dual Time AM /PM Memo Scan Memo Del Enter Freq Time Set 26
4. Press and hold down either the tuning [ ] or [ ] buttons for more than half a second to resume scan tuning. When the waveband end is reached the radio will beep and continue tuning from the opposite waveband end. Tuning Manual /Auto 5. Adjust the Volume and Tone controls for comfortable listening. Normal News Mu Volume Lock If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during office hours) 27
Memory tuning You may store up to 45 preset stations in memory, 18 on SW, 9 on FM 9 on MW and 9 on LW. To store a station in preset memory proceed as follows. Power 1. Turn on your radio by pressing the Power button. Display Mode Shortwave Bands 2.300 2.495 13.5 00 13.8 70 3.200 3.400 15.100 15.8 00 3.900 4.000 17.4 80 17.9 00 4.750 5.060 18.9 00 19.0 20 5.900 6.200 21.4 50 21.7 50 7.1 0 0 7. 35 0 9.400 9.990 11.6 00 12.100 25.600 26.100 Freq (M Hz) Alarm 2. Tune to the desired frequency using one of the previously described tuning methods. MW 28
3. Press the button marked M (memory), the memory symbol M 1 together with a suggested preset number will flash in the display for 7 seconds. Note: If some of the presets have already been used the radio will suggest the next available preset location. M MW M 1 1 4. Press the ENTER button, the M 1 symbol and preset location will stop flashing and your station will be stored in the memory preset. 5. On SW when presets 1 to 9 are full a second page of memory may be selected. Press the M button followed by the SW page button. The display will show M 2, and an additional 1-9 presets can be used giving a total of 18 presets on SW. Enter Freq Time Set MW M 1 1 If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during office hours) 29
Note: If all the preset memory locations are full, pushing the M button will cause the display to show FULL. If you still want to store a new station press any numbered button for more than 2 seconds, the new station will be stored in the selected memory location, the original station in this location will be cancelled. M 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Overwriting a station in preset memory 1. Tune to the desired frequency using one of the previously described tuning methods. Press the M button and then hold down the required memory preset button for more than 2 seconds. M 7 e.g. to overwrite memory preset 7, tune to the required station, press M then press and hold down numbered button 7 for more than 2 seconds. 30
Recalling a station from preset memory 1. Turn on your radio by pressing the Power button. Power Display Mode Shortwave Bands 2.300 2.495 13.5 00 13.8 70 3.200 3.400 15.100 15.8 00 3.900 4.000 17.4 80 17.9 00 4.750 5.060 18.9 00 19.0 20 5.900 6.200 21.4 50 21.7 50 7.1 0 0 7. 35 0 25.600 26.100 9.400 9.990 11.6 00 12.100 Freq (M Hz) Alarm 2. Select a waveband by pressing the Band button. Band If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during office hours) 31
3. Press the numbered button corresponding to the preset memory location for the required station. Your radio will instantly tune to the station and the display will show its frequency and memory location. If you wish to select another preset station press any one of the numbered buttons for instant access. BROADCAST BAND SW M 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1. To select presets from SW memory page 2 press the SW page button followed by the required preset number SW Page BROADCAST BAND Dual Time 6 SW M 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 32
Changing preset station order e.g. exchanging preset station 2 with preset station 7. 1. Recall preset 2 by pressing the numbered button 2. 2 FM M 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2. Push the M button, preset 2 and M 1 display. will flash in the M FM M 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during office hours) 33
3. Press and hold down numbered button 7 for more than 2 seconds. Presets 2 and 7 will now be exchanged. 7 FM M 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Memory scan 1. Turn on the radio by pressing the Power button. Select the required waveband using the Band button. 2. Push the Memo Scan button, the radio will scan each preset memory in turn - pause for 7 seconds on each preset memory before continuing on to the next memory. When the required preset/station is reached press any button to stop memory scan. 0 BROADCAST BAND SW Memo Scan M 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 34
APS (Auto Preset System) Your radio provides an easy to use feature called (Auto Preset System) which operates on LW, MW and FM bands. Power Note: APS does not operate on the SW band. 1. Turn on the radio by pressing the Power button. Shortwave Bands Display Mode 2.300 2.495 13.5 00 13.8 70 3.200 3.400 15.100 15.8 00 3.900 4.000 17.4 80 17.9 00 4.750 5.060 18.9 00 19.0 20 5.900 6.200 21.4 50 21.7 50 7.1 0 0 7. 35 0 25.600 26.100 9.400 9.990 11.6 00 12.100 Freq (M H z) Alarm 2. Select a waveband by pressing the Band button Band If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during office hours) 35
3. Press and hold down both the tuning [ ] and [ ] buttons for more than 2 seconds. The radio will beep indicating that the radio is in mode. 4. Your radio will scan from the lowest frequency on the selected band, automatically storing stations in preset memory based on signal strength order. 5. After is complete the display will show 1 and the station with the strongest signal for your area will be selected. Tuning Manual /Au to FM M 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Power Note: During be stored. the 9 strongest stations will All previously stored stations will be erased when APS operation commences. Shortwave Bands Display Mode operation can be cancelled by pressing the Power button 2.300 2.495 13.5 00 13.8 70 3.200 3.400 15.100 15.8 00 3.900 4.000 17.4 80 17.9 00 4.750 5.060 18.9 00 19.0 20 5.900 6.200 21.4 50 21.7 50 7.1 0 0 7. 35 0 9.400 9.990 11.6 00 12.100 25.600 26.100 Freq (M H z) Alarm 36
Direct access to SW metre bands 1. Turn on your radio by pressing the Power button. Power Display Mode Shortwave Bands 2.300 2.495 13.500 13.870 3.200 3.400 15.100 15.800 3.900 4.000 17.480 17.900 4.750 5.060 18.900 19.020 5.900 6.200 21.450 21.750 7.10 0 7. 35 0 25.600 26.100 9.400 9.990 11.600 12.100 Freq (M Hz) Alarm 2. Press the Band select button to select the SW band. 3. Repeatedly press the SW Select button to cycle through the SW bands. The SW band is shown by the SW indicator to the right of the display. Band If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during office hours) 37
Single Sideband mode On SW some stations transmit in Morse code (CW). In addition some SW stations transmit using a special type of voice transmission called single sideband (SSB) Power 1. To tune into a CW or SSB transmission select the required SW band. 2. Set the SSB/AM switch to the SSB position. Set the Clarify control to the mid position. Tune into the station using one of the previously described methods. 3. Select fine tuning mode by pushing in the Tuning control. Bands.9 00 7.10 0 9.4 00 11.6 0 0 Display + Clarify + Mode 4. Slowly rotate the Clarify and Tuning controls to find the point giving best reception. SW External Antenna FM /SW DX Local FM St. FM SSB AM 38
Setting the alarm The alarm can be set with the radio power on or off. 1. If the radio is switched on, press the Display button to display the time. Power Display Mode Shortwave Bands 2.300 2.495 13.500 13.870 3.200 3.400 15.100 15.800 3.900 4.000 17.480 17.900 4.750 5.060 18.900 19.020 5.900 6.200 21.450 21.750 7.10 0 7. 35 0 25.600 26.100 9.400 9.990 11.600 12.100 Freq (MHz) Alarm If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during office hours) 39
Setting the radio alarm 1. Press the button the display will show the last alarm time set, (this will be "0:00" the first time the alarm is set). The alarm symbol display. will flash in the 2. Press the numbered buttons to set the alarm on time. e.g. to set an alarm time of 13:00, press the buttons 1 3 0 0, followed by the Enter button to complete the setting and return to real time mode. 3. To verify the alarm time, press the button to display the alarm time followed by the Enter button to return to real time mode. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 M 8 0 9 C AM / PM M em o Scan M em o Del Enter Tuning Manual /Auto Freq Time Set 40
5. To cancel the alarm, press the button the display will show the previously set alarm time, press the C button to complete alarm cancellation. Note: Power 1. When the alarm is sounding, press the "Power" button to turn off the alarm for 24 hours. 2. The radio alarm will play for one hour if not turned off by pushing the "Power" button. Display Mode 3. Tune your radio to the required station and adjust the volume before setting the alarm. When the alarm operates your radio will play the last station selected. 2.300 2.495 13.5 00 13.8 70 3.200 3.400 15.100 15.8 00 3.900 4.000 17.4 80 17.9 00 Shortwave Bands 4.750 5.060 18.9 00 19.0 20 5.900 6.200 21.4 50 21.7 50 7.1 0 0 7. 35 0 25.600 26.100 9.400 9.990 11.6 00 12.100 Freq (M H z) Alarm If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during office hours) 41
Setting the HWS (Humane Wake System) alarm A repeating beep tone will sound when using the HWS alarm. The alarm beep will increase in volume every 15 seconds for 1 minute followed by 1 minutes silence before repeating the cycle. The HWS alarm will sound for 1 hour unless turned off by pushing the "Power" button. 1. Press the button the display will show the last alarm time set, (this will be "0:00" the first time the alarm is set). The alarm symbol will flash in the display. 2. Press the numbered buttons to set the alarm on time, followed by the Enter button to complete the setting The display will return to showing real time. 1 2 3 4 5 6 3. To verify the alarm time, press the button to 7 8 9 display the alarm time followed by the Enter button to return to real time mode. M 0 C AM / PM M em o Scan M em o Del Enter Freq Time Set 42
5. To cancel the alarm, press the button the display will show the previously set alarm time, press the C button to complete alarm cancellation. Note: 1. When the alarm is sounding, press the Power button to turn off the alarm for 24 hours. 2. The HWS alarm will play for one hour if not turned off by pushing the Power button. Display Power Mode Shortwave Bands 2.300 2.495 13.5 00 13.8 70 3.200 3.400 15.100 15.8 00 3.900 4.000 17.4 80 17.9 00 4.750 5.060 18.9 00 19.0 20 5.900 6.200 21.4 50 21.7 50 7.1 0 0 7. 35 0 25.600 26.100 9.400 9.990 11.6 00 12.100 Freq (M H z) Alarm If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during office hours) 43
Setting the sleep timer The sleep timer will automatically switch off the radio after a preset time has elapsed. Power 1. Press and continue to hold down the button the display will cycle through the available sleep times in the order 60-30-15-120-90. Release the button when the required sleep time appears in the display. The symbol will appear in the display and the radio will play the last station selected. 2.300 2.495 FM 3.200 3.400 3.900 4.000 Shortwave Bands 4.750 5.060 5.900 6.200 7.10 0 7. 35 0 9.400 9.990 11.600 12.100 Display Mode 2. To cancel the sleep function, press the button, the symbol will disappear and the display will revert to showing real time. Power Display Mode Shortwave Bands 2.300 3.200 3.900 4.750 5.900 7.100 9.400 11.600 44
Mode button To meet the requirements of various countries, you may change the initial settings by pressing the mode button and related numbers as shown below. Key Result Mode 10 Enter FM 100kHz tuning steps Mode 11 Enter FM 200kHz tuning steps Mode 20 Enter Mode 21 Enter Mode 30 Enter Mode 31 Enter Mode 40 Enter Mode 41 Enter Mode 50 Enter Mode 51 Enter MW 9kHz tuning steps MW 10KHz tuning steps 12Hr clock format 24Hr clock format Beep tone off Beep tone on Memories arranged low - high Memories arranged high - low E.g. to change MW tuning steps from 9kHz to 10kHz press the Mode button followed by keys 2, 1, Enter. 2.300 2.495 13.500 13.870 Tune /SSB Band SW Select SW Page 3.200 3.400 15.100 15.800 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 M 3.900 4.000 17.480 17.900 Shortwave Bands 4.750 5.060 18.900 19.020 8 0 5.900 6.200 21.450 21.750 7.10 0 7. 35 0 25.600 26.100 9 C 9.400 9.990 11.600 12.100 Freq (M Hz) Dual Time AM / PM M em o Scan M em o Del Enter Display Tuning Manual /Auto Freq Time Set Alarm Power Mode If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during office hours) 45
SW External Antenna socket To improve SW reception you can connect an optional external antenna directly (Roberts AER-1) to the SW EXT ANT socket located on the left hand end of your radio. Inserting a plug into this socket will automatically disconnect your radios built in antenna. SSB AM SW External Antenna FM /SW DX Local FM FM St. DX\Local Switch When listening to SW\FM stations, this switch adjusts the radios sensitivity. When listening to strong stations and the signal is slightly distorted, set the DX\Local switch to the Local position. For normal or weak stations, set the switch to the DX position for maximum sensitivity. SSB AM DX Local FM FM St. SW External Antenna FM /SW 46
Lock switch The Lock switch located on the right hand end of your radio is used to prevent unintentional operation. Set the Lock switch to the (up) On position, 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 or carrying pouch. To release the Lock switch move the switch to the (down) Off position, the symbol will be removed from the display. Normal Volume News Mu Lock Display backlight Pressing the button will switch on the display backlight and illuminate the display for approximately 7 seconds. Power Display Mode Shortwave Bands If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during office hours) 47
Mono/Stereo switch 1. To listen to FM stereo broadcasts, tune to the required station, plug in headphones and set the "Mono/Stereo switch located on the left side of the radio to the FMST position. If the station being received is weak some hiss may be audible, to reduce the hiss set the Mono/ Stereo switch to the FM position to return to mono operation. + Clarify + Note: FM stereo is only available via headphones. Headphones Headphones or earphones for use with 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. SSB AM + + SW External Antenna FM /SW DX Local FM St. FM DC 6v 48
Troubleshooting/Reset button If your radio fails to operate correctly, or some digits on the display are missing or incomplete carry out the following procedure. 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 on the underside of your radio for at least 2 seconds, this will reset the microprocessor, clock time and clear all stations stored in preset memory. Reset If a problem persists our technical staff would be pleased to help offer any assistance on operating the radio. Our technical helpline number is, 020 8758 0338. Care and maintenance Do not allow this radio to be exposed to water, steam or sand. 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. If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during office hours) 49
Specifications Frequency range: LW 153-279kHz MW 520-1710 or 522-1710kHz (dependent on MW step size ) FM 87.5-108MHz SW 120m 2.300-2.495MHz 90m 3.200-3.400MHz 75m 3.850-4.000MHz 60m 4.750-5.060MHz 49m 5.900-6.200MHz 41m 7.100-7.350MHz 31m 9.400-9.990MHz 25m 11.600-12.100MHz 21m 13.570-13.870MHz 19m 15.100-15.800MHz 16m 17.480-17.900MHz 15m 18.900-19.020MHz 13m 21.450-21.750MHz 11m 25.600-26.100MHz 50
Specifications cont. Power requirements AC 230V via adaptor. DC 6.0V Batteries 4 x IEC size LR6 (AA size) Battery Life Approx. 20hrs of listening when used for 4 hours a day at normal volume using alkaline batteries. Circuit features Semiconductors: 1 LSI, 7 IC's, 7 FET, 35 transistors, 33 diodes, 3 LED Aerial system LW/MW Built in ferrite aerial SW Telescopic aerial FM Telescopic aerial Output power: Sockets Headphone socket 300mW. 3.5mm dia stereo. DC in 6.0 volts centre pin negative. Accessories: Carrying pouch, Stereo earphones, AC adaptor. ROBERTS RADIO LIMITED PO BOX 130 MEXBOROUGH SOUTH YORKSHIRE S64 8YT http://www.robertsradio.co.uk The company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice. If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during office hours) 51
Notes: ROBERTS RADIO LIMITED PO BOX 130 MEXBOROUGH SOUTH YORKSHIRE S64 8YT http://www.robertsradio.co.uk
Guarantee This radio 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. 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 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 service department at the address shown below before taking further action. These statements do not affect the statutory rights of a consumer. If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during office hours)
Issue 2 ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT 97-99 Worton Road Isleworth Middlesex TW7 6EG Technical Helpline :- 020 758 0338 (Mon-Fri during office hours)