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Roberts Sports 995 User Manual

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  • Page 1 FM Stereo/AM PLL Digital Radio Please read this manual before use...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents ..................1 Controls ..................2-4 Earphones ..................5 Display .................... 6 Battery ..................... 7 Lock switch ..................9 Earphones ..................11 Aerials .................... 11 Setting the time ................13 Scan tuning ..................15 Manual tuning ................17 Presetting stations ................. 19 Recalling a preset station ...............

  • Page 3: Controls

    Controls (front) 1. Mono/Stereo button 4. Volume Up button 2. Deep bass boost / Step button 5. Volume Down button 3. LCD display If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)
  • Page 4 Controls (rear) 6. Tuning / Jog wheel 8. Lock switch 7. Power / Band button 9. Battery compartment...

  • Page 5: Controls

    Controls (top) 10. Earphone socket 11 . Memory preset buttons If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)

  • Page 6: Earphones

    Earphones 12. Earphones...

  • Page 7: Display

    Display F. Lock indicator A. Waveband indicator G. Memory preset indicator B. Battery power indicator H. Deep bass boost indicator C. Signal strength indicator D. FM Stereo indicator Time / Frequency indicator E. 90 minute auto shut off indicator If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)

  • Page 8: Battery

    Battery 1. Open the battery cover located on the rear of your radio by sliding it in the direction shown by the arrow. 2. Insert two LR03 (AAA) size batteries into the compartment. Ensure that batteries are inserted in accordance with the diagram shown inside the battery compartment and close the battery cover.
  • Page 9 If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)

  • Page 10: Lock Switch

    Lock switch The Lock switch is used to prevent unintentional operation of your radio. 1. Set the Lock switch located on the back of your radio to the ‘Lock’ position. The power and all other buttons will be disabled, this will prevent accidental operation when your radio is packed in a suitcase or travel bag.
  • Page 11 If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)

  • Page 12: Earphones

    Earphones Plug the earphones into the Earphone socket located on the top of your radio. Check that the volume control is not set too loud and place the earpieces into your ears. IMPORTANT: Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. Aerials The lead connecting earphones to your radio acts as an FM aerial when plugged into the Earphone socket.
  • Page 13 If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)

  • Page 14: Setting The Time

    Setting the time 1. After inserting the batteries your radio will show 12:00 until the correct time is set. The time is shown using the 12 hour clock format. 2. To set the correct time, press and hold the Jog wheel for 2 seconds. The hour digits will fl...
  • Page 15 If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)

  • Page 16: Scan Tuning

    Scan tuning The earphone lead should be extended as much as possible to increase FM reception. For MW (AM) reception there is a built in ferrite aerial. Rotate your radio to the position giving best reception. 1. Press and release the Power button to switch on your radio. 2.
  • Page 17 If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)

  • Page 18: Manual Tuning

    Manual tuning The earphone lead should be extended as much as possible to increase FM reception. For MW (AM) reception there is a built in ferrite aerial. Rotate your radio to the position giving best reception. 1. Press and release the Power button to switch on your radio. 2.
  • Page 19 If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)

  • Page 20: Presetting Stations

    Presetting stations There are 5 memory presets for each waveband FM1, FM2 and MW. 1. Press and release the Power button to switch on your radio. 2. Tune to the required station using one of the methods previously described. 3. Press and hold down the required Memory Preset button (1-5) until a beep is heard (via earphones).
  • Page 21 If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)

  • Page 22: Mono / Stereo Mode - Fm

    Mono / Stereo mode - FM Your radio will play stereo FM broadcasts in stereo provided that the received signal is of adequate strength. However, as a stereo signal becomes weaker the audio signal will become poorer. It may be preferable to force the radio to play the station in mono in order to reduce the level of background hiss.
  • Page 23 If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)

  • Page 24: Auto Power Off

    Auto power off 1. In order to save battery power, your radio is designed to automatically switch off after 90 minutes of use. 2. For continuous listening switch off your radio and then press and hold the Power button in until the auto shut off indicator disappears from the display.
  • Page 25 Note: For most countries including western Europe, the USA and most of Asia, FM signals are in the range 87 to 108MHz (option F02). For FM listening in Japan use option F00. Band F03 may be needed to allow reception of some services in eastern Europe. If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)

  • Page 26: Tuning Step Size - Fm And Am

    Tuning step size - FM The majority of FM radio stations use frequencies which are multiples of 100kHz. To change the FM tuning step size between 50kHz and 100kHz please follow steps 1 - 4 on page 23, followed by the steps below. 5.
  • Page 27 If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting In case of malfunction due to electrostatic discharge, just reset the product (reconnection of power source may be required) to resume normal operation. General Do not allow this unit to be exposed to moisture e.g. dripping or splashing. 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 too high.
  • Page 29 • Your radio should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects fi lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the radio. • It is recommended to operate the product such that there is a minimum distance (10cm recommended) to adjacent objects in order to ensure good ventilation.

  • Page 30: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations Batteries 2 x LR03 (AAA size) Battery Life Approx. 30 hrs using alkaline battery Frequency coverage FM 87.5 - 108MHz AM 522 - 1629kHz (9kHz) AM 520 - 1710kHz (10kHz) Output Power 2 x 1.0mW Earphone Jack 3.5mm dia (Stereo) The company reserves the right to amend the specifi...

  • Page 31: Guarantee

    It is likely that your Roberts’ dealer will be able to attend to any defect quickly and effi ciently but should it be necessary the dealer will return the instrument to the Company’s service department for attention.
  • Page 32 ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES 97-99 Worton Road Isleworth Middlesex TW7 6EG Technical Helpline :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during offi ce hours) website: http://www.robertsradio.co.uk Issue 2 © 2012 Roberts Radio Limited...

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