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Roberts R809 User Manual

Roberts R809 User Manual

Multi-band digital preset stereo world radio
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Multi-band digital preset stereo world radio
DUAL
M
kHz
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SW
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  • Page 1 R809 Multi-band digital preset stereo world radio DUAL Please read this manual before use...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Memory tuning ................33 Features ..................3 Recalling a station from preset memory ........35 Controls ..................4 Setting the alarm (standby) ............36 Display information ............... 8 Setting the sleep timer ..............40 Installing batteries ................. 9 Mono/Stereo and DX/Local switch ..........41 Battery replacement ..............

  • Page 3: Features

    Features Continuous gap-free tuning of LW, MW and SW Rotary tuning control. bands. Large, easy-to-read Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) showing station frequency, dual time, memory location and function status. Direct frequency entry by keypad allowing instant ac- cess to any station. Fifty four memory presets offer instant access to your favourite stations on LW, MW, FM and SW.

  • Page 4: Controls

    Controls 1. Telescopic aerial. 10. Standby button. 2. Dual time set button. 11. Frequency select button. 3. Dual time button. 12. Metre select button. 4. Time set button. 13. Waveband select buttons. 5. Sleep button. 14. Numeric and metre band buttons. 6.
  • Page 5 DUAL...
  • Page 6 18. AM external aerial socket. 19. DX/Local switch (AM sensitivity). 20. FM mono/stereo and AM wide/narrow switch. 21. Stereo headphone socket. 22. DC input socket (6 volts). 23. MW 9/10kHz switch. 24. Tuning speed switch. 25. Lock switch. 26. Alarm selector switch. 27.

  • Page 8: Display Information

    Display information DUAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 BATT 9. Frequency display. 1. Waveband indicators. 5. Sleep function indicator 10. Frequency units indicator. 2. Time display. 6. Standby indicator. 11. Battery indicator. 3. Lock switch indicator. 7. FM stereo indicator. 12.

  • Page 9: Installing Batteries

    This radio can be operated using :- 6 Alkaline LR6 (AA size) batteries. AC adaptor (optional extra Roberts type PU6-B). 1. Open both battery compartments by pressing the latch marked "OPEN", slide the cover in the direction of the arrow and lift off.

  • Page 10: Battery Replacement

    Battery replacement The battery indicator will display the main radio battery condition for approximately 7 second after the radio is switched off. If the indicator falls below "2" the 4 radio batteries should replaced. Note: When changing back-up batteries the 4 radio batteries must be installed to prevent clock time and memory loss.
  • Page 11 2. Replace the 4 radio batteries if "E" appears in the display. 3. Replace the 2 back-up batteries if the display begins to fade. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7...

  • Page 12: Using An Ac Adaptor

    Using an AC adaptor (optional) The AC adaptor for use with the R809 should provide 6 volts DC output at 300mA centre pin negative (Roberts type PU6-B). Insert the adaptor plug into the socket marked DC IN 6V on the left side of the radio.

  • Page 13: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock The clock will start running when the batteries are installed. The display will show "0:00". The clock can be set with the radio power on or off. 1. Press the "Time Set" button. The "TIME SET" symbol will flash in TIME SET the display.
  • Page 14 2. While the "TIME SET" 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. 3. If you press the wrong number, press the "C" (cancel) button which will delete one number at a time.
  • Page 15 4. Press the "Enter" button to complete setting the clock, the display will now show the correct time. Note: Time should be entered in 24Hr format e.g. 3:00pm would be entered as 15:00.

  • Page 16: Setting Dual Time

    Setting dual time In addition to real time a second time zone can be programmed into this radio. 1. Press the lower "Dual time" button. The display will show " ". DUAL 2. Press the "Time Set" button. The "TIME SET" symbol will flash in the display.
  • Page 17 3. While the "TIME SET" symbol is flashing, set the correct time by pressing the numbered buttons. As you press each button the corre- sponding number will show on the display. 4. If you press the wrong number, press the "C" (cancel) button which will delete one number at a time.
  • Page 18 5. Press the "Enter" button to complete setting the dual time, the display will now show the correct time. 6. Press the lower recessed "Dual time" button to return the display to real time. Note: a. To temporarily change between real and dual time mode press and hold down the upper "Dual time"...

  • Page 19: Waveband Selection

    Waveband selection There are four waveband selection buttons located below the Liquid Crystal Display. DUAL Waveband Frequency Coverage 87.5-108MHz 150-519kHz 520-1710kHz 1.711-29.999MHz...
  • Page 20 1. Turn on the radio by pressing the "Power" button. The display will show the last frequency and waveband selected. 2. Press one of the waveband select buttons, the last frequency used on the selected waveband will appear on the display.
  • Page 21 Note: The SW metre bands can be accessed directly. 1. Press the "Metre" button. The display will flash "SW" indicating that a SW metre band may be selected. For example pressing the "6/ 41m" button will allow direct access to the 41m band.

  • Page 22: Tuning

    Tuning Band Frequency Range Aerial type Illustration DUAL Internal 150-519kHz Rotate for best reception Internal 520-1710kHz Rotate for best reception DUAL...
  • Page 23 Band Frequency Range Aerial type Illustration Telescopic DUAL 1.711-29.999MHz Fully extend the aerial for best reception DUAL Telescopic 87.5-108MHz Fully extend the aerial, angle and rotate for best reception...

  • Page 24: Direct Tuning

    Stations may be selected by using any one of the four different available tuning methods: • Direct tuning • Manual tuning • Scan tuning • Memory tuning Direct tuning Example: To tune to 100.7MHz on the FM band. 1. Press the "Power" button to turn on the radio. 2.
  • Page 25 3. Press the buttons marked [1] [0] [0] [.] [7] [0]. Note: If a mistake is made during entry press the "C" button to clear the last digit entered. 4. Press the button marked "Enter", the frequency and waveband will now appear in the display.
  • Page 26 5. Extend the aerial fully and rotate for best FM reception. DUAL 6. Adjust the "Volume" and "Tone" controls for comfortable listening.
  • Page 27 7. When selecting a stereo FM station, and using stereo earphones, make sure that the FM mode switch is in the STEREO position.

  • Page 28: Manual Tuning

    Manual tuning 1. Press the power button to turn on the radio. 2. Select a waveband.
  • Page 29 3. A single press on either the [ ] or [ ] buttons will change the frequency up or down. Note: Each press of the [ ] or [ ] buttons will change the frequency in increments of: 50kHz 9kHz 9kHz or 10kHz SW : 5kHz...

  • Page 30: Scan Tuning

    5. Adjust the "Volume" and "Tone" controls for comfortable listening. Scan tuning 1. Press the power button to turn on the radio.
  • Page 31 2. Select a waveband. 3. Press and hold down either the tuning [ ] or [ ] buttons for more than half a second to commence scan tuning. The radio will scan all frequencies in the selected band and stop automatically each time it finds an active station.
  • Page 32 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.

  • Page 33: Memory Tuning

    Memory tuning You may store up to 54 preset stations in memory, 18 on SW, 18 on FM, 9 on LW and 9 on MW. To store a station in preset memory proceed as follows. 1. Turn on the radio by pressing the "Power" button. 2.
  • Page 34 3. Press the button marked "M" (memory), the memory symbol "M" will flash in the display for approx. 15 seconds. 4. Press any one of the keyboard buttons numbered 1 - 9. The memory symbol "M" will stop flashing and your station will be stored in the memory position selected.

  • Page 35: Recalling A Station From Preset Memory

    Recalling a station from preset memory 1. Press the power button to turn on the radio. Select a waveband for the station required. 2. Press the button corresponding to the preset memory location for the required station. The radio will instantly tune to the station and the display will show its frequency and memory location.

  • Page 36: Setting The Alarm (Standby)

    3. For SW and FM presets 01-09, push the [0] button followed by the any one of the buttons [1] - [9] e.g. to recall SW memory location 02 press the buttons marked [0] and [2]. Setting the alarm (Standby) 1.
  • Page 37 2. Press the numbered buttons to set the alarm on time. e.g. to set an alarm time of 13:30, press the buttons "[1] [3] [3] [0]". If a wrong number was keyed in, pressing the "C" button will delete one digit for each press.
  • Page 38 3. When the alarm time is set, the display will return to showing real time and the colon will start to flash. 4. To verify the alarm time, press the "Standby" button to display the alarm time. Press the "Standby" button to return to real time mode.
  • Page 39 4. To cancel an Alarm time, press the "Standby" button followed by the "C" (cancel button). 5. You may wake up to either the buzzer or radio alarm. Set the "Standby: Buzzer/Radio" switch to the required position. Note: 1. With the switch set to the buzzer position the alarm will sound softly at first and then gradually increase in volume.

  • Page 40: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Setting the sleep timer The sleep timer will automatically switch off the radio after a preset time has elapsed. 1. Repeatedly press the "Sleep" button, the display will cycle through the available sleep times in the order 60-45-30-15-90. Release the "Sleep"...

  • Page 41: Mono/Stereo And Dx/Local Switch

    Mono/Stereo and DX/Local 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 "Stereo" position. If the station being received is weak some hiss may be audible, to reduce the hiss set the "Mono/ Stereo"...

  • Page 42: Headphones

    Headphones Headphones for use with this radio should be stereo and fitted with a 3.5mm stereo jack plug. Insert the headphone plug into the socket marked on the left side of the radio. When the headphones are plugged in the loudspeaker is automatically disconnected. Lock switch The "Lock"...

  • Page 43: Using An External Aerial

    Using an external aerial To obtain optimum performance from this unit, especially when listen- ing to SW an external aerial should be used. This can be a length of wire 10 - 15 metres long connected to a 3.5mm mono jack plug which is then inserted into the socket marked "AM EXT.

  • Page 44: Care And Maintenance

    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.

  • Page 45: Specifications

    6.0 volts centre pin negative. 15.100 - 15.800MHz Accessories: Carrying pouch. 17.480 - 17.900MHz 21.450 - 21.750MHz Imported by:- ROBERTS RADIO LIMITED 25.600 - 26.100MHz PO BOX 130 MEXBOROUGH SOUTH YORKSHIRE S64 8YT The company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice.
  • Page 46 Notes:...
  • Page 47 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 on the back page of this manual before taking further action.
  • Page 48 ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT 97-99 Worton Road Isleworth Middlesex TW7 6EG Technical Helpline:-0181 758 0338 Issue 3...

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