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- Page 1 R9999 PLL Synthesised 3 band radio with station name display Please read this manual before use...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Important Information ... 1 Automatic plug and play setup ... 2 Controls ... 3-4 Display ... 5 Battery Operation ... 6 Mains Operation ... 6 Setting the clock automatically ... 7 Setting the clock manually ... 8 Setting the day of week manually ... 8 Setting the alarm time ... -
Page 3: Automatic Plug And Play Setup
Automatic Plug and Play setup When your radio is first connected to a power supply (batteries or mains) or after a power failure (when backup batteries are not installed), the Auto setup will proceed as follows:- • Automatically search all wavebands and store stations in presets. -
Page 4: Controls
Controls (Top) 1. Power button 2. Mains LED indicator 3. Alternate frequency button 4. Radio text button 10. Preset buttons 5. Traffic button 11. Telescopic aerial 6. Program type button 12. Weekend cancel button 7. Display button 13. Tuning control 8. -
Page 5: Controls
Controls (Rear) 24. Headphone socket (on side) 25. Battery compartment If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 26. Mains socket... -
Page 6: Display
Display 1. Auto time indicator 2. Traffic information indicator 3. Enhanced other networks indicator 4. RDS indicator 5. Memory indicator 6. Radio text indicator 7. Weekend cancel indicator 8. Sleep time indicator 9. Programme type indicator 10. Radio alarm indicator 11. -
Page 7: Battery Operation
4. If the radio is not to be used for any extended period of time it is recommended that the batteries are removed from the radio. We would recommend for economy that the R9999 is used on the mains whenever possible with battery operation for occasional or stand-by use only. -
Page 8: Setting The Clock Automatically
Setting the clock automatically The clock time and day of week can be set automatically when receiving an RDS station that transmits clock time (CT). The CT information is transmitted once every minute. If the station has sufficient signal strength the clock will set within one or two minutes. 1. -
Page 9: Setting The Clock Manually
Setting the clock manually 1. Ensure that the radio is switched off. 2. Repeatedly press the Time button until the auto time symbol is removed from the display. 3. Press and hold down the Time button. 4. Whilst the Time button is held down set the time by rotating the Tuning control or by pressing the Up or Down buttons. -
Page 10: Setting The Alarm Time
Setting the alarm time 1. Press and hold down the Alarm button. 2. Whilst the Alarm button is held down set the alarm time by rotating the Tuning control or by pressing the Up or Down buttons. The clock uses the 24 hour system e.g. 2:30pm is shown as 14:30. At this stage disregard symbols. -
Page 11: Wake To Radio
Wake to radio 1. Set the alarm time as previously described. Tune to the required station and set the Volume control to the level at which you wish to wake. 3. Switch off your radio using the Power Button. Repeatedly press and release the Alarm button until the display. -
Page 12: Weekend Alarm Cancel
Weekend alarm cancel If you do not wish to be woken by the preset alarm at weekends proceed as follows:- 1. Repeatedly press and release the Weekend cancel button until the WEC symbol appears in the display. The alarm will now only sound on weekdays. -
Page 13: Operating Your Radio - Manual Tuning
Operating your radio - manual tuning 1. Switch on your radio by pressing the Power button. 2. Select the required waveband by pressing the Band button. The waveband selected will appear in the display. On FM fully extend the Telescopic aerial. On MW and LW rotate your radio for best reception. -
Page 14: Presetting Stations
Pre-setting stations You may store up to 10 different stations on each of the three wavebands giving a total of 30 preset stations. 1. Switch on your radio using the Power button. 2. Select the desired waveband using the Band button. 3. -
Page 15: Recalling A Preset Station
Recalling a preset station 1. Switch on your radio using the Power button. 2. Select the desired waveband using the Band button. 3. Press one of the Preset buttons to recall the station. Presets 6 to 10 are obtained by pressing the Preset button twice. Last station memory 1. -
Page 16: Radio Data System (Rds)
Radio Data System (RDS) The Radio Data System (RDS) is a system in which inaudible digital information is transmitted in addition to the normal FM radio programme. RDS offers several useful features, the following are available on your radio:- Programme Identification (PI) This information consists of a code, which is assigned to each individual radio programme to enable it to be distinguished from all others. -
Page 17: Operating Your Radio Using Rds
Operating your radio using RDS (Radio data system) 1. Switch on your radio and select the FM waveband. 2. Tune into a station, the display will indicate frequency for two seconds and then change to show the station name. The symbol will appear in the display 3. -
Page 18: Radio Text
Radio Text (RT) The RDS system provide a text message of up to 64 characters in length. It is displayed by scrolling the characters of the message from right to left. 1. Switch on your radio and select the FM waveband. Tune into a station carrying RDS information. -
Page 19: Programme Type Search
Programme Type search (PTY) 1. To search for a station of a particular type, repeatedly press and release the PTY button until the required programme type is shown in the display. Press and release either the Up or Down buttons. 2. - Page 20 5. If the station carries Enhanced Other Network information the EON symbol will appear in the display. The radio will automatically tune to other stations transmitting traffic information. When the traffic announcement has finished the radio will re-tune to the previously selected station.
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Page 21: Display Backlight
Display backlight 1. The display backlight will be switched on for 8 seconds whenever a button is pressed. During Automatic Set Up, Demonstration and Radio Text modes the display backlight will remain on. Demonstration mode Your radio is equipped with a demonstration mode which when active highlights the main features available on your radio. -
Page 22: General
The nameplate is located on the underside of your radio. Mains supply The R9999 will operate from a supply of AC 230 volts, 50Hz DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or adaptor. -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Due to external interference (caused by static charges from carpets, thunderstorms, etc.), the control electronics of your radio could receive bad information. If the display is incomplete or the radio is not responding to control buttons, proceed as follows:- Remove the power supply (the mains and all batteries) and re-install them again after one minute. - Page 24 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 Technical Services at the address shown below. These statements do not affect the statutory rights of a consumer.
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