Page 2 - Contents
Controls ........................................................................... 2-4 Battery operation .................................................................5 Operation via AC adaptor (not supplied) .............................6 Using the fi xing brackets ................................
Page 3 - Controls
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) Controls (Front) 10 8 1 1. On/Off/Auto off button 2. Band/time set button 3. Tuning up button 4. Tuning down button 5. Volume up button 6. Volume down button 7. Speaker 8. Preset buttons 9. LCD display 1...
Page 6 - Battery operation
Battery operation 1. Release the catch securing the rear battery compartment door of your radio and lift up the battery compartment cover. 2. Insert two LR20 (D size) batteries into the spaces in the compartment. Take care to ensure all batteries are inserted with the correct polarity as shown insid...
Page 7 - Operation via an AC adaptor (not supplied)
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) Operation via an AC adaptor (not supplied) The AC adaptor for use with the R9958 should provide 3 volts DC output at 300 mA centre pin positive. 1. Insert the adaptor plug into the DC in socket on the le...
Page 8 - Using the fi xing brackets; FM wire aerial compartment
Using the fi xing brackets The radio is supplied with a mounting bracket to allow wall mounting (for example in a bathroom). 1. Use the bracket as a template to mark the hole positions before drill- ing. Take care to ensure that there are no cables or pipes in the wall near the hole locations. 2. Use...
Page 10 - 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 " -:--" . 2. The time must be set with your radio switched to the off position. 3. Press and hold down the Time set button until the ho...
Page 12 - Manual tuning
Manual tuning 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. Select the required waveband by repeatedly pressing the Band but- ton. For the FM waveband fully extend the wire aerial and position for optimum reception. For MW reception there is a built in ferrite aerial. Rotate your radio to t...
Page 13 - Storing stations in preset memories
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) Storing stations in preset memories There are 5 memory presets for each waveband. 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. Tune to the required station using one of the methods previously d...
Page 14 - Recalling preset stations
Recalling preset stations 1. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 2. Select the required waveband by repeatedly pressing the Band but- ton. 3. Momentarily press the required Preset button , the preset number and station frequency will appear in the display. 1 3 2 13
Page 15 - Adjustable sleep timer
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) Adjustable sleep timer Your radio can be set to turn off after a preset time has elapsed. The sleep setting can be adjusted between 10 and 60 minutes in 10 minute increments. 1. Press and hold the On/Off...
Page 16 - Adjustable Nap timer
Adjustable Nap timer The nap timer facility allows you to set the radio to wake you after a pre-determined interval - (up to 2 hours). 1. The nap timer can be set with your radio switched on or off. 2. Press the Nap timer button the current nap time will fl ash. 3. Press the Tuning up or down buttons...
Page 17 - Recalling preset nap timer settings
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 16 Recalling preset nap timer settings Your radio has fi ve nap timer settings stored in memory. 1. Press and release the Nap timer button . 2. Momentarily press the required Preset button , the preset nu...
Page 18 - Storing Nap timer settings in preset memories
Recalling selected nap timer settings in preset memories 1. Press and release the Nap timer button . 2. Momentarily press the required Preset button , the preset number and nap timer setting will appear in the display 3. Press the Nap timer button again to complete the setting. The timer will begin ...
Page 19 - Tuning step size
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) Tuning step size In Europe and other parts of the world MW tuning steps are 9kHz, in America the MW tuning step size is 10kHz. On FM tuning steps can be set to either 50 or 100kHz. 1. Ensure that your ra...
Page 20 - Poolside alarm; Poolside LED torch
Poolside alarm Your radio has a built in alarm buzzer for emergencies. The alarm is to be used if you require help. 1. Press the Poolside alarm button to activate the buzzer. 2. Press the Alarm button again to stop the buzzer. • The poolside alarm can be used with the radio in the on or off posi-tio...
Page 21 - Carrying strap
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) Carrying strap Your radio is supplied with a carrying strap. 1. The strap is fi tted as shown in the diagram below. 2. Ensure that the free end of the strap is completely through the buckle before using t...
Page 22 - Display backlight; General; Splash proof
Display backlight 1. The display backlight will be switched on for approximately 15 seconds when any button is pressed. General Do not allow this radio to be exposed to water (but see splash proof above), steam or sand. Do not leave your radio where excessive heat could cause damage such as in a par...
Page 23 - Power Requirements; Troubleshooting
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) Circuit Features Loudspeaker 76mm 8ohm full range Output Power 500mW Aerial System FM Wire aerial MW Ferrite Rod Specifi cations Power Requirements Mains DC 3 Volts 300mA mains power adaptor centre pin po...
Page 24 - ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES; Guarantee
ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES 97-99 Worton Road Isleworth Middlesex TW7 6EG Technical Helpline :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri during offi ce hours) Website: http://www.robertsradio.co.uk Issue 1 Guarantee This instrument is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of delivery to the original owner ag...