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Roberts R9969 Manual

Pll synthesised world radio; travelling 3
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PLL Synthesised World Radio
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  • Page 1 R9969 PLL Synthesised World Radio Please read this manual before use...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents ................2 Setting the reception sensitivity ........16 Controls ................3-6 Special features of SW reception ........17 Installing the batteries ............7 Connecting the external SW antenna ......17 Switching on and setting the clock ........8 SSB reception ..............

  • Page 3: Controls

    CONTROLS Controls - Front 1. Light 5. Band selection 9. Display button 13. SW Select button 17. Freq./Clock button 2. Tune/SSB LED 6. Memo AM/PM 10. SW Page Clock 1/2 button 14. Lock switch 18. Memo Scan button 3. 1 to 9 Numerical buttons 7.
  • Page 4 Controls Right side Left side 20. SSB Fine Tuning 24. SW External Antenna 21. SSB On/Off 25. FM/SW DX./Local 26. FM St./FM 22. Tone (low/high) 27. Headphone socket 23. Volume 28. DC 6 V socket for mains adapter (not supplied)
  • Page 5 Controls 29. Antenna Bottom 30. Reset button If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)
  • Page 6 Controls Back Map of world time zones Frequency scale Battery compartment...

  • Page 7: Installing The Batteries

    Installing the batteries 4 x 1.5V, LR6 (AA size) type batteries are required. 1. Open the battery compartment on the back of your receiver by pressing the marking and opening the lid. 2. Insert the batteries into the compartment. Make sure the (+) and (-) ends of the batteries are positioned as shown on the rear of the receiver.

  • Page 8: Switching On And Setting The Clock

    Switching on and setting the clock Before setting the clock make sure that the local time zone is known. There are 24 time zones based on a standard time zone called the UTC (Universal Time Co-ordinated), previously known as GMT (Greenwich Mean Time), as shown in the diagram on the back of the receiver.

  • Page 9: Setting Local Time 2

    Setting local time 2 1. Press the SW Page Clock 1/2 button. The display flashes for local time '2'. 2. To set the display to local time '2' press the Freq./Clock button. 3. Press down and hold the Freq./Clock button until the display indicates the time can be set.

  • Page 10: Setting And Storing Radio Stations

    Setting and storing radio stations 1. Switch on the radio by pressing the On/Off Sleep button. 2. Press the Band button to select the required waveband (FM, SW, MW or LW). There are various ways to set radio stations and store them at preset positions.

  • Page 11: Tuning Radio Stations Manually (2)

    Tuning radio stations manually (1) 1. Tune in to the desired station by turning the Fine tuning dial. The display will show the frequency in 100 or 200 kHz increments (FM), in 9 or 10 kHz increments (MW), in 3 kHz increments (LW) or in 5 kHz increments (SW).

  • Page 12: Saving Radio Stations At Preset Positions

    Saving radio stations at preset positions You can store up to 45 radio stations; 18 on two memory levels for short wave frequencies, and nine each on FM, MW and LW frequencies. 1. Select the frequency band and the radio station. 2.

  • Page 13: Automatic Station Search

    Automatic station search This function allows an automatic search and store of nine stations in each of the FM, MW and LW bands (not SW). The search starts at the lowest frequency in the selected wave band, and stores the nine stations with the strongest signals.

  • Page 14: Calling Up Stored Radio Stations

    Calling up stored radio stations 1. Select the station using the numerical buttons '1...0' for the preset number. 2. To call up preset numbers 10 to 18 in the SW band, press the SW Page Clock 1/2 button to switch to the second memory level. Note: For FM reception, pull out the telescopic antenna and tilt it until the best signal is recieved.

  • Page 15: Changing Preset Positions

    Changing preset positions 1. Enter the preset station you want to change using the numerical buttons '1...0'. 2. Press the Memo AM/PM button and the selected preset position flashes. 3. Enter the new preset position using the numerical buttons '1...0'. A signal sounds and the preset positions are changed.

  • Page 16: Listening With Headphones

    Listening with Headphones 1. A Headphone Socket (3.5mm) located on left side of the receiver is provided for use with either headphones or an earpiece. Inserting a plug automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker. Switching between stereo and mono reception FM stereo reception is only available with headphones. 1.

  • Page 17: Special Features Of Sw Reception

    Special features of SW reception Short wave reception Your radio can receive signals in a number of frequency bands. It is easy to get used to tuning to stations in the FM, MW and LW bands, since they are always on the same frequencies. Unfortunately, this is not always the case with short wave stations.

  • Page 18: Ssb Reception

    SSB reception (for example for radio hams and shipping) Some short wave stations broadcast Morse code for shipping using continuous waves (CW). Voice signals, for example amateur radio, is normally broadcast on the single side band (SSB). 1. Select the SW waveband using the Band button. 2.

  • Page 19: Alarm Mode Displaying The Alarm Time

    Alarm mode Displaying the alarm time 1. Press the appropriate Alarm button (signal tone or radio). The last setting will be displayed or the radio symbol will flash. Note: The display will return to the current time after 7 seconds. Alarm with signal tone 1.

  • Page 20: Alarm With Radio Station

    Alarm with radio station 1. Press the On/Off Sleep button to switch on the receiver. 2. Select the frequency band and the radio station. 3. Adjust the alarm volume using the Volume dial. 4. Press the Display button to switch the display to the clock. 5.

  • Page 21: Cancelling The Alarm For The Day

    Cancelling the alarm for the day 1. Press the On/Off Sleep button while the alarm is sounding. The alarm (signal tone or radio) stops, but the alarm function remains activated for the next day at the set time. Cancelling alarm stand-by 1.

  • Page 22: Deactivating The Sleep Timer

    Deactivating the sleep timer 1. To deactivate the sleep timer, press the On/Off Sleep button to switch off the radio. Additional functions Displaying local time 1 or 2 If two local times are set, local time '1' is normally displayed. 1.

  • Page 23: Setting Various Function Modes

    Setting various function modes Using the Mode button and a two-digit code, which you enter using the numerical buttons '1---0', you can change various functions: Code Function Code Function MODE FM frequency change FM frequency change in in 100 kHz steps 200 kHz steps MODE MW frequency change...

  • Page 24: Switching On The Back Lighting For The Display

    Switching on the back lighting for the display 1. Press the Light button to switch on the display lighting for 7 seconds. 2. Press the Light button to switch off the display lighting. Disabling and enabling the buttons 1. To disable the buttons, move the Lock button to the red dot. 2.

  • Page 25: Deleting All Settings

    Deleting all settings The receiver can be reset to its original state. All settings are lost when you do this. 1. Press the Reset button on the bottom of the device using a suitable implement such as a paper clip. All settings are deleted. If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)

  • Page 26: Specifications

    Specifications Frequency bands Power supply 87.5 - 108 MHz Battery operation 4 x 1.5V LR6 (AA size) 520 - 1710 kHz or 522 - 1710 kHz Mains operation 6V (200 mA) mains adapter, DC 153 - 283 kHz Output 300 mW 10% THD SW 1 - 14 120 m 2.3 - 2,495 MHz...

  • Page 27: 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 on the rear of this manual before taking further action.
  • Page 28 ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES 97-99 Worton Road Isleworth Middlesex TW7 6EG Technical Helpline:- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) Issue 1...

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