Roberts R9966 Owner's Manual

Roberts R9966 Owner's Manual

3 band mains/battery rugged radio
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R9966
3 Band Mains/Battery
Rugged Radio
Please read this manual before use

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  • Page 1 R9966 3 Band Mains/Battery Rugged Radio Please read this manual before use...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Important Information ... 1 Controls ... 2-3 Mains Operation ... 4 Battery operation ... 4 Operating your radio - FM ... 5 Operating your radio - Medium and Long wave ... 6 Mic, Aux and Headphone sockets ... 7 External DC in socket ...
  • Page 3: Controls

    Controls (Front) If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 1. Light 2. Volume control (Left side) 3. Tuning dial 4. Waveband switch 5. DC input socket 6. FM Aerial 7. Light switch...
  • Page 4 Controls (Right side) 8. Headphone socket 9. Auxiliary socket 10. Microphone socket 11. Battery compartment 12. Mains lead storage compartment (Rear)
  • Page 5: Mains Operation

    Mains operation Only for use in dry conditions. If using your radio outside in damp or rainy conditions the internal battery supply should be used. 1. Place your radio on a flat surface. 2. Open the Mains lead storage compartment (located on the rear of your radio) by sliding the catch in the direction of the arrow.
  • Page 6: Operating Your Radio Fm

    Operating your radio FM 1. Fit the FM antenna into its mounting point (top right of your radio) By rotating the antenna clockwise until it is 'hand tight'. Do not over tighten 2. Set the Waveband switch to the FM position. 3.
  • Page 7: Operating Your Radio Medium And Longwave

    Operating your radio Medium and Longwave 1. Set the Waveband switch to the MW or LW position. 2. Adjust the Volume control until a hissing sound is heard. 3. Rotate the Tuning control to select the desired station. The Tuning indicator will light when the station is correctly tuned. On FM the Tuning scale is marked in Megahertz (kHz).
  • Page 8: Mic, Aux And Headphone Sockets

    Mic, Aux and Headphone sockets 1. The Mic socket (6.35mm) on the right side of your radio allows a microphone to be connected to your radios amplifier. Inserting a plug into the socket automatically mutes the internal radio signal. 2. The Aux socket (3.5mm) on the right side of your radio is for use with a tape recorder/mini disc or any other equipment that can provide a line level signal.
  • Page 9: External Dc In Socket

    External DC in socket 1. If a 230V mains supply is not available your radio may be powered by 12 Volts DC via the External DC in socket located on the left side of your radio. Your radio requires a 12V DC supply at 1A with the centre pin of the plug positive.
  • Page 10: Mains Supply

    The R9966 will operate from a supply of AC 230 volts, 50Hz DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug...
  • Page 11: Specifications

    Specifications Power Requirements Mains AC 230 volts, 50Hz 12V DC @ 1Amp centre pin positive Frequency Coverage 87.5-108MHz 522- 1629kHz 150- 281kHz The Company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice. If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) Circuit Features Loudspeaker...
  • Page 12: Guarantee

    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 department at the address shown below before taking further action.

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