Roberts Classic 996 Manual

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3 Band Portable Radio
Please read this manual before use

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  • Page 1 3 Band Portable Radio Please read this manual before use...
  • Page 2 Controls (Top) 1. Dial scale pointer 2. Telescopic aerial 3. Waveband switch 4. Power on indicator 5. Tuning control...
  • Page 3 Controls (Left) (Right) 6. Carry strap 8. Volume / On/Off control 7. DC input socket 9. Headphone socket 10. Battery compartment If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)
  • Page 4: Battery Operation

    Battery operation 1. Remove the battery cover on the back of the unit by sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow. 2. Insert four LR6 (AA size) batteries into the spaces in the compartment. Take care to ensure all batteries are inserted with the correct polarity as shown next to the battery compartment.
  • Page 5 Operation via an AC adaptor (not included) The AC adaptor for use with the Classic 996 should provide 6 volts DC output at 300mA centre pin negative. 1. Place your radio on a fl at surface. 2. Plug the mains adaptor into the DC input socket located on the left hand side of your radio ensuring that the plug is pushed fully into the socket.
  • Page 6: Operating Your Radio - Fm

    Operating your radio - FM 1. Switch on your radio by rotating the Volume control anti-clockwise until a click is heard. The Power on indicator will light up. 2. For FM reception fully extend the Telescopic aerial and then angle and rotate for best reception.
  • Page 7: Operating Your Radio - Medium And Long Wave

    Operating your radio - Medium and Long wave 1. Switch on your radio by rotating the Volume control anti-clockwise until a click is heard. The Power on indicator will light up. 2. Select the Waveband switch to select either the MW or LW waveband.
  • Page 8: Headphone Socket

    Headphone socket A 3.5mm Headphone Socket located on the right hand side of your radio is provided for use with either headphones or an earpiece. Inserting a plug automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker. IMPORTANT: Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
  • Page 9 General Do not allow this radio to be exposed to water, steam or sand. Do not • Your radio should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that leave your radio where excessive heat could cause damage such as in no objects fi...
  • Page 10: Specifications

    Specifi cations Circuit Features Power Requirements Loudspeaker 76mm Mains AC 230 volts, 50Hz only (adaptor not included) Batteries 4 x LR6 (AA size) Headphone socket 3.5mm dia Battery Life Output Power 400mW into 8 ohms Up to 80 hours of listening for 4 hours a day at normal volume using alkaline cells.
  • Page 11 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 overleaf. These statements do not affect the statutory rights of a consumer.
  • Page 12 ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES 97-99 Worton Road Isleworth Middlesex TW7 6EG Technical Helpline :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during offi ce hours) Web site: http://www.robertsradio.co.uk © 2010 Roberts Radio Limited Issue 1...

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