Roberts CR9953 manual

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    ROBERT S Sound for Generations CR9953 2 Band Auto Set Dual Alarm Clock Radio Please read this manual before use[...]

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    Contents .................................................................................. 1 Controls ................................................................................ 2-4 Switching on ............................................................................ 5 Setting the time .....................................................[...]

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    If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) Tim e Zo ne Ye a r Date Tim e Up Down Radio On/Off Sleep Week Mo de 1 2 1. Time button 2. Sleep button 3. Week Mode button 4. Up button 5. Radio On/Off button 6. Down button 7. Alarm 1 button 8. Snooze button 9. Alarm 2 button 10. Date button 11. Time Z[...]

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    3 12. Day of week indicators 13. AM indicator 14. Alarm indicator 15. Clock display 16. Low battery indicator 17. Tuning dial Controls (front) 15 13 16 14 12 17[...]

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    If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) MW FM VOLUME Buzz Buzz Off Off 1 2 Radio Radio Low High Dimmer 18 19 20 23 22 21 18. Alarm 1 switch 19. Alarm 2 switch 20. Dimmer switch 21. Tuning control 22. Waveband switch 23. Volume control Controls (left and right side) 4[...]

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    Up Down Tim e 5 Switching on 1. Place your clock radio on a flat surface. Plug the power cord into the wall socket and switch on. 2. After a few seconds the time, day and date will set automatically. Your clock radio is fitted with a long life back-up battery to maintain the factory set time, day and date. The built in calendar function will automa[...]

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    If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) Up Down Date Up Down Y ear Date Tim e 6 Setting the date 1. To set the year hold down both Time and Date buttons. The display will change to show year. 2. Whilst holding down Time and Date buttons set correct year using Up or Down buttons . When the Tim[...]

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    Up Down Up Down 7 Setting alarm 1 1. Press and hold down the Alarm 1 button . 2. Whilst holding down the Alarm 1 button press the Up or Down buttons to set the alarm time. Release the buttons when the correct alarm time is reached. The clock uses a 12 hour display with an AM indicator . Ensure that the correct 12 hour cycle is selected. 3. Set the [...]

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    If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) Alarm modes Your clock radio has three alarm modes for each of the alarms. The alarm modes are Weekdays only - the alarm will switch on Monday to Friday. Weekends only - the alarm will switch on Saturday and Sunday only. Everyday - the alarm will switch[...]

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    9 Weekend alarm 1. Press and hold down the Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 buttons (depending on which alarm you wish to set mode for). 2. Whilst holding down Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 buttons repeatedly press and release the Week Mode button until Sat and Sun indicators are lit. 3. Set the Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 switch to the Buzz or Radio position. Everyday alarm 1. Pre[...]

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    If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 10 Setting the alarms to wake to buzzer 1. Set the alarm time as previously described. Set the Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 switch to the “Buzz” position. The Alarm indicator will light. 2. The buzzer alarm will sound every day at the preset time for 1 hour. [...]

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    11 Checking alarm times 1. Press and hold down either Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 buttons . The display will change from normal time to alarm time - days of the week indicators will show days of the week on which alarm will activate. Release the Alarm button to return to normal time. Listening to the radio 1. Switch on the radio by pressing the Radio On/Off[...]

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    If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) Up Down Snooze control The radio or buzzer alarm can be silenced for 9 minutes by pressing the Snooze button . This sequence can be repeated whilst the alarm is sounding. Sleep timer You can program you clock radio to play the radio for up to 90 minutes[...]

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    13 Dimmer Switch The Dimmer switch located on the left side of your clock radio will allow you to adjust the intensity of the clock display to suit room brightness. Backup battery As with all batteries, eventually the built in lithium battery will need to be replaced. A number of factors, such as the length of time between the date your clock radio[...]

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    If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) Changing the backup battery 1. Purchase a replacement lithium backup battery type CR2032 or equivalent. 2. Remove the fresh battery from its packaging so that it is ready to install. 3. Important . Maintain connection to AC mains supply during battery r[...]

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    15 Time Zones Your clock radio is set up to UK time zone 00 GMT(UTC). Should you wish to take your clock radio to other countries the time zone will need to be reset. 1. Press and hold down the Time Zone button - the display will show the time zone e.g 00. 2. Whilst holding down the Time Zone button adjust the time zone using the Up or Down buttons[...]

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    If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 16 Specifications Power Requirements Mains AC 230 volts, 50Hz only Back-up Battery 1 x CR2032 Lithium (2-3 year life) Frequency Coverage FM 87.5 - 108MHz MW 522 - 1610kHz Circuit Features Loudspeaker 8 ohms Output power 250mW Aerial System FM Wire Aeria[...]

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    Fuse This apparatus must be protected by a 3A fuse (BS1362) in a 13A plug (BS1363). If another type of plug is used a 5A fuse should be fitted in the plug, adaptor or distribution board. IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN. General Do not allow this unit to be exposed to water or steam. It is recommended that the FM band be used wherever [...]

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    If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 18 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 guarante[...]

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    Issue 1 ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES 97-99 Worton Road Isleworth Middlesex TW7 6EG Technical Helpline :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)[...]