Page 2 - Controls; Liquid crystal display
M a x M a x M in M in D i s p la y L i g h t B a n d M a n u al / Au to Se e k Tu nin g B as s Tre ble R 983 F M / M W / LW P L L D ig it a l R a d io w ith S yn t h e siz e d T u n in g T im e S e t Loc k 8 7 . 0 -10 8 M H z 5 2 2 - 1710 k Hz 14 4 - 2 8 1 M H z Controls 1. Liquid crystal display 2....
Page 3 - Alarm on indicator
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 0181 758 0338 (Mon-Fri) P o w e r A la r m M o d e O n / O f f / RADIO Controls (Top) 2 10 14 9. Telescopic aerial 10. Power on/off button 11. Preset buttons 13 12 11 9 12. Alarm on indicator 13. AlarmOn/Off button 14. Alarm mo...
Page 5 - Battery compartment
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 0181 758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 4 19 21 20 19. Mains socket 20. Reset button 21. Battery compartment Controls (Rear) (Underside)
Page 6 - FM; ALARM; kHz; G. Key lock indicator; Display
A. Battery level indicator B. Real time indicator C. Sleep indicator D. Snooze indicator 5 FM MW LW ALARM z z z m kHz MHz A B C D E F G H J K I E. Memory/Sleep time indicators F. Frequency units G. Key lock indicator H. Tuning indicator I. Frequency and clock segments J. Alarm indicators K. Waveband...
Page 7 - Battery operation; radio is switched on. The indicator will show
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 0181 758 0338 (Mon-Fri) ON Battery operation 1. Remove the Battery cover on the rear of the unit by pushing thecatches in the direction of the arrows. 2. Insert four LR20 (D size) batteries into the spaces in the compartment.Ta...
Page 8 - Setting the clock
Setting the clock 1. The clock will start running when the batteries are installed or when theradio is connected to the mains supply. The display will show 0:00 together with the real time symbol . 2. Ensure that the radio switched off. 3. Press the Time set button, the hours digits will flash in th...
Page 9 - Press the Power button to turn on the radio.
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 0181 758 0338 (Mon-Fri) Operating the radio 1. Your radio is equipped with four tuning methods:- Scan tuning, Rotarytuning, Manual tuning, and Memory preset tuning. Scan tuning 1. Press the Power button to turn on the radio. 2....
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 atan angle of 45 degrees. 3. A single press on either the Tuning up or Tuning down buttons willchange...
Page 11 - Rotary tuning
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 0181 758 0338 (Mon-Fri) P o w e r Rotary 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 s...
Page 12 - Storing stations in preset memories; There are 5 memory presets for each waveband.
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 previouslydescribed. 3. Press and hold down the required preset for until the radio bleeps(greater than 2 seconds...
Page 13 - Recalling stations from preset memories
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 0181 758 0338 (Mon-Fri) P o w e r Recalling stations from preset memories 1. Press the Power button to turn on the radio. 2. Select the required waveband by repeatedly pressing the Band button. 3. Momentarily press the required...
Page 14 - Setting the radio alarm; Off button until the
Setting the radio alarm When the radio alarm is selected the radio will turn on and play the laststation listened to. The radio alarm will sound for one hour unless turned offby pressing the Power button. Pressing the Power button whilst thealarm is sounding will cancel the alarm for 24 hours. 1. Th...
Page 15 - Setting the HWS (Humane Wake System) alarm
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 0181 758 0338 (Mon-Fri) Setting the HWS (Humane Wake System) alarm A bleep tone will sound when using the HWS alarm. The alarm bleep willincrease in volume every 15 seconds for one minute followed by oneminutes silence before r...
Page 16 - Snooze function; Sleep function; button the display will cycle; Display backlight
1. Whilst the alarm is sounding pressing any button (except the Poweror Light button ) will activate the snooze function. The Radio or HWSalarms will be silenced for 5 minutes. 2. The Display will flash both the snooze symbol z z z and the alarm symbol . The snooze function can be repeated during th...
Page 17 - Lock Switch; symbol will; Headphones socket
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 0181 758 0338 (Mon-Fri) FM M Hz Lock Switch The Lock switch located on the right-hand side of your radio is used toprevent unintentional operation. 1. Set the Lock switch to the up 'locked' position, the symbol will appear in t...
Page 18 - Reset button; Specifications; Power Requirements; Circuit Features
Reset button If the radio fails to operate correctly, or some digits on the display aremissing or incomplete carry out the following procedure. 1. With the aid of a suitable implement (the end of a paper clip) press thereset button located on the underside of your radio for at least 5seconds, this w...
Page 19 - The R983 will operate from a supply of AC 230 volts, 50Hz; IMPORTANT. DO NOT make any connection to the larger terminal which; is marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol; Brown; Fuse; IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 0181 758 0338 (Mon-Fri) The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked N orcoloured BLACK. The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked L orcoloured RED. General Do not allow this unit to be...
Page 20 - ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT; Isleworth Middlesex; Issue 1; Guarantee; The guarantee does not cover:
ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT 97-99 Worton Road Isleworth Middlesex TW7 6EG Technical Helpline:- 0181 758 0338 (Mon-Fri) Issue 1 Guarantee This instrument is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of delivery to the original owner against failure due to faulty workmanship or compon...