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Roberts Radio 996 manual

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  • Page 1

    3 Band Portable Radio Please read this manual before use ROBER TS Enjoy Listening[...]

  • Page 2

    1 Controls 1. Dial scale pointer 2. T elescopic aerial 3. W aveband switch 4. Power on indicator 5. T uning control (T op) 23 1 45[...]

  • Page 3

    If you need any further advice, please call our T echnical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 2 Controls 6. Carry strap 7. DC input socket 8 (Left) 7 8. V olume / On/Of f control 9. Headphone socket 10. Battery compartment (Right) 10 9 6[...]

  • Page 4

    3 Battery operation 1. Remove the battery cover on the back of the unit by sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow . 2. Insert four LR6 (AA size) batteries into the spaces in the compartment. T ake care to ensure all batteries are inserted with the correct polarity as shown next to the battery compartment. Replace the battery cover . 3. Red[...]

  • Page 5

    If you need any further advice, please call our T echnical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 4 Operation via an AC adaptor (not included) The AC adaptor for use with the Classic 996 should provide 6 volts DC output at 300mA centre pin negative. 1. Place your radio on a fl at surface. 2. Plug the mains adaptor into the DC input socket located [...]

  • Page 6

    5 Operating your radio - FM 1. Switch on your radio by rotating the Volume control anti-clockwise until a click is heard. The Power on indicator will light up. 2. For FM reception fully extend the Telescopic aerial and then angle and rotate for best reception. 3. Set the Waveband switch to the FM waveband position 4. Adjust the V olume control unti[...]

  • Page 7

    If you need any further advice, please call our T echnical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 6 Operating your radio - Medium and Long wave 1. Switch on your radio by rotating the Volume control anti-clockwise until a click is heard. The Power on indicator will light up. 2. Select the Waveband switch to select either the MW or L W waveband. 3. [...]

  • Page 8

    Headphone socket A 3.5mm Headphone Socket located on the right hand side of your radio is provided for use with either headphones or an earpiece. Inserting a plug automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker . IMPORT ANT : Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. 7[...]

  • Page 9

    If you need any further advice, please call our T echnical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 8 General Do not allow this radio to be exposed to water , steam or sand. Do not leave your 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 [...]

  • Page 10

    9 Circuit Features Loudspeaker 76mm Headphone socket 3.5mm dia Output Power 400mW into 8 ohms Aerial System FM T elescopic aerial MW Built-in Ferrite aerial L W Built-in Ferrite aerial Specifi cations Power Requirements Mains AC 230 volts, 50Hz only (adaptor not included) Batteries 4 x LR6 (AA size) Battery Life Up to 80 hours of listening for 4 h[...]

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    If you need any further advice, please call our T echnical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) Guarantee This instrument is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of delivery to the original owner against failure due to faulty w orkmanship or component breakdown, subject to the procedure stated below . Should any component or part fail durin[...]

  • Page 12

    Issue 1 ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SER VICES 97-99 Worton Road Isleworth Middlesex TW7 6EG T echnical Helpline :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during offi ce hours) Web site: http://www .robertsradio.co.uk © 2010 Roberts Radio Limited[...]