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Roberts R983 Manual

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R 983
R983
3 Band Portable Radio
87.0 -108 MH z
522 -1710 kHz
144 - 281MH z
Tu nin g
L ig h t
B a n d
T im e
S e t
D isp la y
Manual/Auto Seek
Treble
Bass
M in
M a x
M in
FM / M W /LW PL L D igita l Ra d io w ith S ynth e siz e d Tu n in g
Please read this manual before use
M a x

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  • Page 1 R983 3 Band Portable Radio R 983 87.0 -108 MH z 522 -1710 kHz 144 - 281MH z Tu nin g L ig h t B a n d T im e S e t D isp la y Manual/Auto Seek...
  • Page 2 Controls (Front) R 983 87.0 -108 MHz 144 - 281MHz 522 -1710 kHz Tuning L ig h t B a n d Tim e S e t D isp la y Manual/Auto Seek Treble Bass M in M a x M in M a x F M / M W /LW PL L D ig ita l R a d io w ith S yn th e size d Tu n ing...
  • Page 3 Controls (Top) RADIO Alarm M o d e O n / O ff P o we r 9. Telescopic aerial 12. Alarm on indicator 10. Power on/off button 13. AlarmOn/Off button 11. Preset buttons 14. Alarm mode button If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 0181 758 0338 (Mon-Fri)
  • Page 4 Controls (Right side) TUNING VOLUME 15. Tuning control 16. Lock Switch 17. Volume control 18. Headphone socket...
  • Page 5 Controls (Rear) (Underside) 19. Mains socket 20. Reset button 21. Battery compartment If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 0181 758 0338 (Mon-Fri)
  • Page 6 Display ALARM A. Battery level indicator E. Memory/Sleep time indicators I. Frequency and clock segments B. Real time indicator F. Frequency units J. Alarm indicators C. Sleep indicator G. Key lock indicator K. Waveband indicators D. Snooze indicator H. Tuning indicator...

  • 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 R983 is used on the mains whenever possible with battery operation for occasional or stand-by use only.

  • Page 8: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock 1. The clock will start running when the batteries are installed or when the radio is connected to the mains supply. The display will show 0:00 together with the real time symbol P owe r 2. Ensure that the radio switched off. 3.

  • Page 9: Operating The Radio

    Operating the radio 1. Your radio is equipped with four tuning methods:- Scan tuning, Rotary tuning, Manual tuning, and Memory preset tuning. P owe r Scan tuning 1. Press the Power button to turn on the radio. 2. Select the required waveband by repeatedly pressing the Band button. For the FM waveband fully extend the Telescopic aerial and set it at an angle of 45 degrees.

  • Page 10: Manual Tuning

    Manual tuning 1. Press the Power button to turn on the radio. 2. Select the required waveband by repeatedly pressing the Band button. For the FM waveband fully extend the Telescopic aerial and set it at an angle of 45 degrees. 3.
  • Page 11 Rotary tuning 1. Press the Power button to turn on the radio. 2. Select the required waveband by repeatedly pressing the Band button. P owe r For the FM waveband fully extend the Telescopic aerial and set it at an angle of 45 degrees. 3.

  • Page 12: Storing Stations In Preset Memories

    Storing stations in preset memories There are 5 memory presets for each waveband. 1. Press the Power button to turn on the radio. 2. Tune to the required station using one of the methods previously described. RADIO Ala rm M od e O n / O ff P ow er 3.
  • Page 13 Recalling stations from preset memories 1. Press the Power button to turn on the radio. B a n d 2. Select the required waveband by repeatedly pressing the Band button. T im e P owe r S e t 3. Momentarily press the required Preset button, the preset number and station frequency will appear in the display.

  • Page 14: Setting The Radio Alarm

    Setting the radio alarm When the radio alarm is selected the radio will turn on and play the last A larm station listened to. The radio alarm will sound for one hour unless turned off O n / O ff by pressing the Power button.
  • Page 15 Setting the HWS (Humane Wake System) alarm A bleep tone will sound when using the HWS alarm. The alarm bleep will A larm increase in volume every 15 seconds for one minute followed by one O n / O ff minutes silence before repeating the cycle.

  • Page 16: Snooze Function

    Snooze function 1. Whilst the alarm is sounding pressing any button (except the Power or Light button ) will activate the snooze function. The Radio or HWS alarms will be silenced for 5 minutes. 2. The Display will flash both the snooze symbol and the alarm ALARM symbol...

  • Page 17: Lock Switch

    Lock Switch The Lock switch located on the right-hand side of your radio is used to prevent unintentional operation. 1. Set the Lock switch to the up 'locked' position, the symbol will appear in the display. The Power and all other buttons will be disabled. This will prevent accidental operation when the radio is packed in a suitcase.

  • Page 18: Reset Button

    Reset button If the radio fails to operate correctly, or some digits on the display are missing or incomplete carry out the following procedure. RESET 1. With the aid of a suitable implement (the end of a paper clip) press the reset button located on the underside of your radio for at least 5 seconds, this will reset the microprocessor, clock time and clear all stations stored in preset memory.

  • Page 19: Mains Supply

    MW or LW bands. Mains supply The R983 will operate from a supply of AC 230 volts, 50Hz only. (Earth) DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted...
  • Page 20 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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