Roberts Radio Radio R9942 User Guide

R9942  
FM Stereo PLL Synthesised  
Personal Radio  
Operating Instructions  
 
Controls  
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1. DBB/Mono/Stereo switch  
4. Area/Memo button  
5. Preset button  
2. LCD display  
3. Power button  
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020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
 
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Controls  
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6. Tuning + / - buttons  
7. Lock switch  
8. Battery compartment  
9. DX/Local switch  
 
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Controls  
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10. Volume control  
11. Neck strap attachment point  
12. Earphone socket  
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020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
 
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Headphones  
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13. Remote button  
 
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Display  
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A. Area indicator  
F. Lock indicator  
B. Battery indicator  
G. Preset number  
H. Preset indicator  
I. Auto preset indicator  
C. Dynamic bass boost indicator  
D. Stereo indicator  
E. Frequency indicators  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-  
020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
 
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Battery  
1. Open the battery cover located on the rear of the your radio by  
sliding it in the direction shown by the arrow.  
2. Insert one LR03 (AAA) size battery into the compartment. Ensure  
that battery is inserted in accordance with the diagram shown on  
the rear of your radio.  
3. Close the battery cover  
4. Battery should be replaced when the low battery indicator  
appears in the display .  
5. During battery replacement ensure that the radio is turned off and  
the Lock switch is in the “Lock” position , this will prevent loss of  
memory presets during battery replacement .  
Battery replacement should be completed within one minute  
to prevent loss of stations stored in memory presets.  
6. If the radio is not to be used for a long period , set the Lock switch  
to the “Lock” position , this will reduce power drain on the batteries  
during storage .  
7. Reduced power, distortion and a ‘stuttering’ sound are all signs  
that the batteries may need replacing.  
8. If the radio is not to be used for an extended period of time it is  
recommended that the battery is removed from the radio.  
 
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020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
Lock switch  
The Lock switch is used to prevent unintentional operation of your  
radio.  
1. Set the Lock switch located on the right side of your radio to the  
‘Lock’ position . The power and all other buttons will be disabled,  
this will prevent accidental operation when your radio is packed in  
a suitcase or travel bag .  
2. To prevent accidental operation of the controls when your radio is  
switched on, set the Lock switch to the up ‘Lock’ position, the  
symbol will appear in the display .  
3. To release the Lock switch, move the lock switch to the down  
‘Unlock’ position, the  
display.  
symbol will be removed from the  
 
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020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
Earphones  
Plug the earphones into the Earphone socket located on the top of  
your radio.  
Aerials  
The lead connecting earphones to your radio acts as an FM aerial  
when plugged into the Earphone socket. The lead should be extended  
as much as possible to increase reception.  
 
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020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
Auto preset  
1. When the battery is inserted into the battery compartment for the  
first time, with earphones plugged in, your radio will quickly and  
automatically preset stations in order based upon their signal  
strength. The display will flash AUTO PRESET.  
This feature is especially useful for the traveller who can  
automatically find all the local stations in any city to which he may  
travel. The radio will switch off automatically after Auto Preset is  
complete. Up to 9 stations can be stored on Preset AREA 1 .  
2. The Auto preset function can also be activated at any time your  
radio is switched on by holding down both the Tuning + and -  
buttons for more than 2.5 seconds.  
Note : Activating the Auto Preset function will overwrite any stations  
previously stored in the memory presets .  
 
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020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
Scan tuning  
1. Switch on your radio by pressing the Power button or Remote  
button on the earphones for more than 1.5 sec.  
2. Press and hold down either the Tuning + or - buttons until the  
frequency in the display begins to change rapidly. Release the  
button. Your radio will scan the FM band and stop automatically  
when it finds a station of sufficient strength.  
3. Adjust the Volume control to the required setting.  
4. Press and hold down either the Tuning + or - buttons for more  
than half a second to resume scan tuning.  
5. When the waveband end is reached your radio will continue tuning  
from the opposite waveband end.  
Manual tuning  
1. Switch on your radio by pressing the Power button or Remote  
button on the earphones for more than 1.5 sec.  
2. The required station may be selected by repeatedly pressing either  
the Tuning + or - buttons.  
3. Adjust the Volume control to the required setting.  
4. When the waveband end is reached your radio will continue tuning  
from the opposite waveband end.  
 
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020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
Presetting stations  
Your radio is equipped with 2 area memories. There are 9 preset  
memories on each area giving a total of 18 preset memories.  
1. Switch on your radio and tune into the required station using one of  
the tuning methods previously described.  
2. Press the Area/Memo button, the display will flash PRESET  
3. Repeatedly press Preset button to select the required memory  
preset.  
4. Press the Area/Memo button to complete setting of the memory  
preset .  
5. Repeat the above for remaining 8 presets.  
6. To change Preset area from Area 1 to Area 2 and vice versa, press  
and hold down the Area/Memo button for more than 3 seconds,  
display will flash AREA, continue holding down the Area/Memo  
button for another 2 seconds until flashing stops. The Preset area  
now is changed from Area 1 to Area 2.  
7. A further 9 stations may now be preset in memory Area 2.  
Note: Favourite stations for your home location could be stored in  
preset Area 1. Preset Area 2 could be used for stations found  
when travelling to new cities. Stations can be preset using the Auto  
preset function as previously described. Previously stored presets  
are overwritten when using the Auto preset function.  
 
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If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-  
 
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020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
Recalling a preset station  
Your radio is equipped with 2 Area memories there are 9 preset  
memories on each area giving a total of 18 preset memories.  
1. Switch on your radio and select the required preset area.  
2. Repeatedly press and release the Preset button, to select the  
required preset  
3. Presets may also be selected by repeat pressing of the Remote  
button on the earphones.  
Note: Pressing the remote button on the earphones for more than 1.5  
seconds will switch off your radio.  
 
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020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
Mono mode  
1. If a station being received is weak some hiss may be audible. To  
reduce the hiss slide the DBB/Stereo/Mono button to the “Mono“  
position. The stereo indicator will be removed from the display.  
Dynamic Bass Boost switch  
1. Setting the DBB/Stereo/Mono button to the DBB position will  
enhance bass sounds. The display will show  
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Auto power off  
1. In order to save battery power, your radio is designed to  
automatically switch off after 90 minutes of use . Disconnecting  
the earphones from earphones socket for more 10 seconds will  
also switch off the power automatically.  
 
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020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
DX/Local switch  
The "DX/Local" switch adjusts the radios sensitivity.  
1. If you are listening to a strong station and the signal is distorted,  
set the "DX/Local" switch to the 'Local' position For normal or  
weak stations set the 'DX/Local' switch to the 'DX' position for  
maximum sensitivity.  
Neck strap  
A neck strap is provided to enable your radio to be worn around your  
neck.  
1. Attach the neck strap by passing the small loop through the slot in  
cabinet top.  
2. Pass the large loop through small loop to complete attachment of  
the neck strap.  
 
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If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-  
 
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020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
Reset button  
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.  
2. With the aid of a suitable implement (the end of a paper clip or  
pen), press the RESET button located in the bottom of the radio for  
at least 5 seconds. This will reset the microprocessor and clear all  
stations stored in the preset memories.  
General  
Do not allow this unit to be exposed to moisture e.g. dripping or  
splashing. Do not leave your 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 temperature may not seem too high.  
 
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Specifications  
Battery  
1 x LR03 (AAA size)  
Battery Life  
Approx. 30hrs using alkaline battery  
Frequency coverage FM 87.5 - 108MHz  
Semiconductors  
Output Power  
Earphone Jack  
1 LSI, 3 IC, 8 transistors, 4 diodes  
0.5mW  
3.5mm dia (Stereo)  
The company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice  
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :-  
020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
 
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Guarantee  
This radio is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of delivery to the  
original owner against failure due to faulty workmanship or component  
breakdown, subject to the procedure stated below. Should any component  
or part fail during this guarantee period it will be repaired or replaced free of  
charge.  
The guarantee does not cover:  
1. Damage resulting from incorrect use.  
2. Consequential damage.  
3. Product with removed or defaced serial numbers.  
Procedure: 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. 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 below  
before taking further action.  
These statements do not affect the statutory rights of a consumer.  
ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES  
97-99 WORTON ROAD  
ISLEWORTH MIDDLESEX  
TW7 6EG  
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