Roberts Radio Portable Radio R9966 User Guide

R9966  
3 Band Mains/Battery  
Rugged Radio  
Please read this manual before use  
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1. Light  
Controls  
2. Volume control  
3. Tuning dial  
(Front)  
(Left side)  
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4. Waveband switch  
5. DC input socket  
6. FM Aerial  
7. Light switch  
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8. Headphone socket  
Controls  
9. Auxiliary socket  
(Rightside)  
(Rear)  
10. Microphone socket  
11. Battery compartment  
12. Mains lead storage compartment  
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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. Insert the mains plug into a wall socket and switch on the wall socket.  
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.  
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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  
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2. Set the Waveband switch to the FM position.  
3. Adjust the Volume control until a hissing sound is heard.  
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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).  
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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).  
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4. Rotate your radio for best reception.  
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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  
microphone to be connected to your radios amplifier. Inserting a 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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Mainssupply  
Important  
The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked N or  
coloured BLACK.  
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 wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked  
L or coloured RED.  
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  
short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved  
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. DO NOT make any connection to the larger terminal which  
is marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol  
Green or Green-and-yellow.  
or coloured  
Fuse  
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the  
following codes :-  
When replacing the fuse only a 3A ASTA approved to BS1362 type  
should be used and be sure to re-fit the fuse cover.  
BLUE - NEUTRAL  
BROWN - LIVE  
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Specifications  
Power Requirements  
Circuit Features  
Loudspeaker  
160mm dia 8ohms  
7W into 8 ohms  
Mains  
DC  
AC 230 volts, 50Hz  
only  
Output Power  
12V DC @ 1Amp centre pin positive  
Headphone socket  
Auxiliary Input socket  
Microphone socket  
3.5mm dia (stereo jack, mono output)  
3,5mm diasensitivity150mV@2.2kohms  
6.3mm dia 10kohms  
Frequency Coverage  
FM  
87.5-108MHz  
522- 1629kHz  
150- 281kHz  
MW  
LW  
The Company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice.  
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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 department at the address shown below before taking further action.  
These statements do not affect the statutory rights of a consumer.  
ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES  
97-99WortonRoad  
IsleworthMiddlesex  
TW76EG  
Technical Helpline:- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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