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Roberts R881 User Manual

Multi-band digital preset stereo world radio
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Multi-band digital preset stereo world radio
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  • Page 1 R881 Multi-band digital preset stereo world radio Please read this manual before use...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Features .............. 1 Changing preset station order ......34 Control locations ..........2 APS (Auto Preset System) ....... 36 Display information ..........6 Direct access to Shortwave bands ....38 Installing batteries ..........7 Memory scan ............ 39 Battery replacement ........... 9 Setting the alarm ..........

  • Page 3: Features

    Features Large easy to read Liquid crystal display (LCD) SW metre buttons offer instant selection of any de- showing station frequency, dual time, memory loca- sired SW band. tion and function status. Dual Alarm Feature allows presetting of two alarm Direct frequency entry by keypad allowing instant ac- wake-up times.

  • Page 4: Control Locations

    Control locations 1. Telescopic aerial. 11. Number buttons for frequency and time. 2. Liquid crystal display. 12. Memory set button. 3. Light button. 13. Memory and dual time button. 4. Power button. 14. SW band and 12/24 hour select button. 5.
  • Page 5 If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 0181 758 0338 (Mon-Fri)
  • Page 6 16. Mono/stereo switch 17. Earphone socket. 18. DC input socket. 19. Tone control. 20. Volume control.
  • Page 7 21. Battery cover. 22. Reset button (in battery compartment). 23. 9/10kHz MW step switch. 24. Lock switch If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 0181 758 0338 (Mon-Fri)

  • Page 8: Display Information

    Display information Error indicator. Time zone 1 or 2 indicators. APS (auto preset system) indicator. Battery level indicator. Sleep indicator. Snooze indicator. Seconds, Shortwave meter band and Memory indicator. Memory indicator. Tuning indicator. Frequency units indicator. Key lock indicator. Alarm indicators. Meter band indicator.

  • Page 9: Installing Batteries

    This radio can be operated using:- 4 Alkaline LR6 (AA size) batteries. AC adaptor (not supplied). Installing batteries 1. Position the radio face down. 2. Press the catch marked "OPEN" and slide in the direction shown. If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 0181 758 0338 (Mon-Fri)
  • Page 10 3. Insert 4 x LR6 (AA) size batteries as shown in the diagram. 4. Replace the battery cover as shown in the diagram.

  • Page 11: Battery Replacement

    Battery replacement The battery indicator will display the battery condition for approx. 7 seconds after the radio is switched on. When the battery level indicator shows the batteries should be replaced. After removing the batteries you have approximately 3 minutes to replace the batteries after which clock and memory information will be lost.

  • Page 12: Using An Ac Adaptor (Not Included)

    Using an AC adaptor (not included) The AC adaptor for use with the R881 should provide 6 volts DC output at 300mA centre pin negative (Roberts type PU6-B). Insert the adaptor plug into the DC socket (18) on the left side of the radio.

  • Page 13: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock The clock will start running when the 4 LR6 (AA) size batteries are installed. When batteries are installed for the first time the display will show "0:00" together with the real time symbol . Time must be entered in 24 hour format e.g.
  • Page 14 3. Whilst the real time symbol is flashing, set the correct time by pressing the numbered buttons. As you press each button the corresponding number will show on the display. 4. Press the "Enter" button to complete time setting. If an incorrect time has been set the radio will beep and symbol will appear in the display.

  • Page 15: Setting Dual Time

    Setting dual time In addition to real time a second time zone can be pro- grammed into this radio. 1. Time should be entered in 24 Hr format e.g. 3:00pm should be entered as 15:00. Press the "Dual Time" button the display will show and flash 2.
  • Page 16 3. Press the "Enter" button for more than 2 seconds, dual time symbol will flash in the display. 4. Whilst the dual time symbol is flashing, set the correct time by pressing the numbered buttons. As you press each button the corresponding number will show on the display.
  • Page 17 6. Press the "Enter" button to complete setting the dual time, the display will now show the correct dual time. 7. Press the "Dual Time" button followed by the "Enter" button to return the display to real time. Note: a. To temporarily change between real and dual time mode press the "Dual Time"...

  • Page 18: Zero Seconds Set

    Zero seconds set 1. If the radio is switched on press the "Display" button to display the time. 2. Press and hold down the "0" button for more than 2 seconds, the seconds display will be reset to 00.

  • Page 19: Waveband Selection

    Waveband selection There are three wavebands on the R881 selection is by repeated pressing of the "Band" button. Waveband Frequency coverage 87.5 - 108 520 - 1710 2.30 - 26.10 If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-...

  • Page 20: Tuning

    Tuning Frequency Range Aerial Type Illustration Band INTERNAL Rotate for best reception 520-1710kHz TELESCOPIC 2.30 - 26.10MHz Fully extend the aerial, for best re- ception...
  • Page 21 Frequency Range Aerial Type Illustration Band TELESCOPIC Fully extend the aerial, angle and ro- 87.5 - 108MHz tate for best reception. If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 0181 758 0338 (Mon-Fri)

  • Page 22: Direct Key Pad Tuning

    Stations may be selected by using any one of the five different available tuning methods: Direct Key Pad Tuning • Manual Tuning • Scan Tuning • Memory Recall Tuning • APS Tuning on MW and FM bands. Direct key pad tuning Example: To tune to 100.70 MHz on the FM band.
  • Page 23 3. Press the buttons marked 1, 0, 0, 7 4. Press the button marked "Enter", the frequency and waveband will now appear in the display. If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 0181 758 0338 (Mon-Fri)
  • Page 24 5. Fully extend the telescopic aerial and rotate for best FM reception. 6. Adjust the Volume and Tone controls for comfortable listening.
  • Page 25 7. When selecting a stereo FM station, and using stereo earphones, make sure that the "FM mode" switch is in the STEREO position. If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 0181 758 0338 (Mon-Fri)

  • Page 26: Manual Tuning

    Manual tuning 1. Press the "Power" button to turn on the radio. 2. Select a waveband by pressing the "Band" button.
  • Page 27 3. A single press on the either the [ ] or [ ] down buttons will change the frequency up or down. Note: Each press of the [ ] or [ ] buttons will change the frequency in increments of: 9kHz/10kHz 5kHz 100kHz...

  • Page 28: Scan Tuning

    Scan tuning 1. Press the "Power" button to turn on the radio. 2. Select a waveband by pressing the "Band" button.
  • Page 29 3. Press and hold down either the tuning [ ] or [ buttons for more than half a second to commence scan tuning. The radio will scan all frequencies in the se- lected band and stop automatically each time it finds an active station.
  • Page 30 4. Press and hold down either the tuning [ ] or [ buttons for more than half a second to resume scan tuning. When the waveband end is reached the radio will beep and continue tuning from the opposite wave- band end.

  • Page 31: Memory Tuning

    Memory tuning You may store up to 45 preset stations in memory, 18 on SW, 18 on FM and 9 on MW. To store a station in preset memory proceed as follows. 1. Turn on the radio by pressing the "Power" button. 2.
  • Page 32 3. Press the button marked "M" (memory), the memory symbol together with a suggested preset number will flash in the display for 7 seconds. Note: If some of the presets have already been used the radio will suggest the next available preset location. 4.

  • Page 33: Overwriting A Station In Preset Memory

    Example: To store a station in preset location 15, Press the "M" button, then press numbered button 1, press and hold down numbered button 5 for more than 2 seconds. Note: If all the preset memory locations are full, pushing the "M"...

  • Page 34: Recalling A Station From Preset Memory

    Recalling a station from preset memory 1. Turn on the radio by pressing the "Power" button. 2. Select a waveband by pressing the "Band" button.
  • Page 35 3. Press the numbered button corresponding to the pre- set memory location for the required station. The ra- dio will instantly tune to the station and the display will show its frequency and memory location. If you wish to select another preset station press any one of the numbered buttons for instant access.

  • Page 36: Changing Preset Station Order

    Changing preset station order e.g. exchanging preset station 2 with preset station 7. 1. Recall preset 2 by pressing the numbered button "2". 2. Push the "M" button preset 2 and " " will flash in the display.
  • Page 37 3. Press and hold down numbered button "7" for more than 2 seconds. Presets 2 and 7 will now be ex- changed. If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 0181 758 0338 (Mon-Fri)

  • Page 38: Aps (Auto Preset System)

    APS (Auto Preset System) This radio provides an easy to use feature called APS (Auto Preset System) which operates on FM and MW bands. 1. Turn on the radio by pressing the "Power" button. 2. Select a waveband by pressing the "Band" button...
  • Page 39 3. Press and hold down both the tuning [ ] and [ buttons for more than 2 seconds. The radio will beep and the display will flash indicating that the ra- dio is in APS mode. 4. The radio will scan from the lowest frequency on the selected band, automatically storing stations in preset memory based on signal strength order.

  • Page 40: Direct Access To Shortwave Bands

    Direct access to SW metre bands 1. Turn on the radio by pressing the "Power" button. 2. Press the "Band" select button to select the SW band. 3. Repeatedly press the "SW Select" button to cycle through the SW bands. The SW band is shown by the SW indicator in the top right of the display.

  • Page 41: Memory Scan

    Memory Scan This radio provides a feature called Memory Scan which when activated will scan the preset memories. 1. Turn on the radio by pressing the "Power" button. Select the required waveband using the "Band" but- ton. 2. Push the "Memory Scan" button, the radio will scan each preset memory in turn - pause for 7 seconds on each preset memory before continuing on to the next memory.

  • Page 42: Setting The Alarm

    Setting the alarm The alarm can be set with the radio power on or off. 1. If the radio is switched on, press the "Display" button to display the time.

  • Page 43: Setting The Radio Alarm

    Setting the radio alarm 1. Press the "Alarm" button the display will flash and show the last alarm time set, (this will be "0:00" the first time the alarm is set). 2. Press the "Alarm" button the display will flash ALARM .
  • Page 44 3. Press the numbered buttons to set the alarm on time. e.g. to set an alarm time of 13:00, press the buttons "1 3 0 0", followed by the enter button to complete the setting and return to real time mode.. 4.
  • Page 45 5. To cancel the alarm, press the "Alarm" button the dis- play will show the previously set alarm time, press the "Alarm" button to complete alarm cancellation. The symbol will flash for 7 seconds and then dis- appear If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 0181 758 0338 (Mon-Fri)

  • Page 46: Setting The Hws Alarm

    Note: 1. When the alarm is sounding, press the "Power" but- ton to turn off the alarm for 24 hours. 2. The radio alarm will play for one hour if not turned off by pushing the "Power" button. 3. Tune the radio to the required station before setting the alarm.
  • Page 47 1. Press the "Alarm" button the display will flash and show the last alarm time set, (this will be "0:00" the first time the alarm is set). 2. Press the "Alarm" button the display will flash ALARM . If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 0181 758 0338 (Mon-Fri)
  • Page 48 3. Repeatedly press the " " button until the dis- play shows 4. Press the numbered buttons to set the alarm on time. e.g. to set an alarm time of 13:00, press the buttons "1 3 0 0", followed by the enter button to complete the setting and return to real time mode..
  • Page 49 5. To verify the alarm time, press the "Alarm" button to display the alarm time followed by the "Enter" button to return to real time mode. Note: 1. When the alarm is sounding, press the "Power" but- ton to turn off the alarm for 24 hours. 2.

  • Page 50: Snooze Function

    Snooze function 1. Whilst the alarm is sounding pressing any button (ex- cept "Power" or "Light") will activate the snooze func- tion. The Radio or HWS alarms will be silenced for 6 minutes. The Display will flash .. The snooze func- tion can be repeated during the 1 hour that the alarms are active.

  • Page 51: Setting The Sleep Timer

    Setting the sleep timer The sleep timer will automatically switch off the radio af- ter a preset time has elapsed. 1. Press and continue to hold down the " " button the display will cycle through the available sleep times in the order 90-60-45-30-15-90.

  • Page 52: Mono/Stereo Switch

    Mono/Stereo switch 1. To listen to FM stereo broadcasts, tune to the required station, plug in headphones and set the "Mono/Stereo switch located on the left side of the radio to the "ST" position. If the station being received is weak some hiss may be audible, to reduce the hiss set the "Mono/ Stereo"...

  • Page 53: Lock Switch

    Lock switch The "Lock" switch located on the underside of the radio is used to prevent unintentional operation. 1. Set the "Lock" switch to the 'On' position, the symbol will appear in the display. The "Power" and all other buttons will be disabled. This will prevent acci- dental operation when the radio is packed in a suit- case or carrying pouch.

  • Page 54: Headphones

    Headphones Headphones for use with this radio should be stereo and fitted with a 3.5mm stereo jack plug. Insert the headphone plug into the socket marked on the left side of the radio. When the headphones are plugged in the loudspeaker is automatically disconnected.

  • Page 55: Troubleshooting/Reset Button

    Troubleshooting/Reset button The Roberts R881 offers many new features which are unavailable on most radios. If the radio fails to operate correctly, or some digits on the display are missing or incomplete carry out the following procedure. 1. Switch off the radio and remove the batteries.

  • Page 56: Care And Maintenance

    Care and maintenance Do not allow this radio to be exposed to water, steam or sand. Do not leave the radio where excessive heat could cause damage such as in a parked car where the heat from the sun can build up even though the outside tem- perature may not seem too high.

  • Page 57: Specifications

    Specifications Frequency range: 120m 2.300 - 2.495MHz 87.5 - 108MHz 3.200 - 3.400MHz 520 - 1710 or 522 - 1710kHz 3.850 - 4.000MHz (dependent on position of MW step size switch) 4.750 - 5.060MHz 5.900 - 6.200MHz 7.100 - 7.350MHz 9.400 - 9.990MHz 11.600 - 12.100MHz 13.570 - 13.870MHz...
  • Page 58 Specifications cont. Power requirements 6.0V Output power: 180mW. Batteries 4 x IEC size LR6 (AA size) Sockets Battery Life Approx. 16-20hrs of listening Headphone socket 3.5mm dia stereo. when used for 4 hours a day at normal volume using alkaline bat- teries.
  • Page 59 Any claim under this guarantee should be made through the dealer from whom the instrument was purchased It is likely that your Roberts dealer will be able to attend to any defect quickly and efficiently, but should it be necessary the dealer will return the instrument to the company’s service department for attention.
  • Page 60 Imported by:- ROBERTS RADIO LIMITED PO BOX 130 MEXBOROUGH SOUTH YORKSHIRE S64 8YT ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT 97-99 Worton Road Isleworth Middlesex TW7 6EG Technical Helpline :- 0181 758 0338 Issue 3...

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