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3 Band Portable Radio
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Controls (Top) 23 45 1 1. Dial scale pointer 2. Telescopic aerial 3. Waveband switch 4. Power on indicator 5. Tuning control 1
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Controls (Left) (Right) 8 6 9 7 10 6. Carry strap 8. Volume / On/Off control 7. DC input socket 9. Headphone socket 10. Battery compartment If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 2 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)
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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. Take care to ensure all batteries are inserted with the correct polarity as shown next to the battery compartment. Replace the battery cover. 3. Reduced power, distortion and a ‘stuttering’ sound are all signs that the batteries may need replacing. 1 4. If the radio is not to be used for any exten
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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 on the left hand side of your radio ensuring that the plug is pushed fully into the socket. 3. Plug the other end of the mains adaptor into a standard 13A mains socket outlet and switch on the wall socket. Whenever the adaptor is used the batterie
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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 1-7 4. Adjust the Volume control until a hissing sound is heard. 5. Rotate the Tuning control to select the desired station. On FM the tuning scale is marked in Megahertz (MHz). 6. Ad
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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 LW waveband. 3. Adjust the Volume control until a hissing sound is heard. 1-7 4. Rotate the Tuning control to select the desired station. On MW and LW the tuning scale is marked in kilohertz (kHz). 5. For MW and LW reception rotate your radio to the position givin
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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. IMPORTANT: Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. 7
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General Do not allow this radio to be exposed to water, steam or sand. Do not • Your radio should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that leave your radio where excessive heat could cause damage such as in no objects fi lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the radio. a parked car where the heat from the sun can build up even though the outside temperature may not seem too high. It is recommended that the FM band be used wherever possible as better results in terms of
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Specifi cations Circuit Features Power Requirements Loudspeaker 76mm Mains AC 230 volts, 50Hz only (adaptor not included) Batteries 4 x LR6 (AA size) Headphone socket 3.5mm dia Battery Life Output Power 400mW into 8 ohms Up to 80 hours of listening for 4 hours a day at normal volume using alkaline cells. Aerial System FM Telescopic aerial MW Built-in Ferrite aerial LW Built-in Ferrite aerial Frequency Coverage FM 87.5 - 108MHz MW 522 - 1620kHz LW 144 - 281kHz The
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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. N.B. Damag
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ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES 97-99 Worton Road Isleworth Middlesex TW7 6EG Technical Helpline :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during offi ce hours) Web site: http://www.robertsradio.co.uk © 2010 Roberts Radio Limited Issue 1
