Roberts Radio CR960 User Manual

CR960  
2 Band Stereo Dual Alarm  
Clock Radio  
Please read this manual before use  
Controls  
(Top)  
14  
15  
(Rear)  
12  
13  
12. Off button  
13. Sleepbutton  
14. Radio On button  
15. Snoozebutton  
16. Wavebandselector  
17. Alarm set button  
18. Slow forward button  
19. Fast forward button  
20. Fast reverse button  
21. Slow reverse button  
22. Time set button  
16  
18  
20  
22  
17  
19  
21  
23  
23. Battery compartment (on underside)  
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General  
Fuse  
Donotallowthisunittobeexposedtowaterorsteam. Donotleavetheunit  
where excessive heat could cause damage. It is recommended that the  
FMbandbeusedwhereverpossibleasbetterresultsintermsofqualityand  
freedom from interference will usually be obtained than on the MW band.  
This apparatus must be protected by a 3A fuse (BS1362) in a 13A plug  
(BS1363). If another type of plug is used a 5A fuse should be fitted in the  
plug, adaptor or distribution board.  
IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.  
Mains supply  
The CR960 will operate from a supply of AC 230 volts, 50Hz  
Back-up Battery  
only.  
Slidethebatterycovercatch(23)inthedirectionofthearrow. Removethe  
batterycover.Fita9voltIECsize6F22(6LR61,PP3)orequivalent battery  
into the compartment. Replace the battery cover. The time and alarm  
settingswillberetainedduringatemporaryfailureoftheACmainssupply.  
The LED display will not be operational. The battery is not necessary for  
the unit to function.  
For your convenience this product is supplied with a plug which is fitted  
with a fuse of the appropriate rating. If the plug supplied is not suitable for  
your socket outlet, it should be removed by unscrewing the plug top, the  
terminal screws, and removing the cable.  
The correct style of plug to suit your household together with a correctly  
rated fuse should be fitted.  
Setting the time  
IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN  
Press and hold down the time set button (22). Use the time adjust buttons  
(18-21) to adjust the time to the required setting:  
IMPORTANT. DO NOTmake any connection to the larger terminal which  
is marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol  
Green or Green-and-yellow.  
or coloured  
(18)  
(19)  
(20)  
(21)  
S.FWD Clock time slow forward.  
F.FWD Clock time fast forward.  
F.REV Clock time fast reverse.  
S.REV Clock time slow reverse.  
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following  
codes :-  
BLUE - NEUTRAL  
BROWN - LIVE  
Release the time adjust button followed by the time set button when the  
required time is reached.  
Asthesecoloursmaynotcorrespondwiththecolouredmarkingsidentify-  
ing the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:  
Note:  
The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked N or  
colouredBLACK.  
The clock uses a 12 hour display with a PM indicator (5). Ensure that the  
correct 12 hour cycle is selected.  
ThewirecolouredBROWNmustbeconnectedtotheterminalmarkedLor  
coloured RED.  
Alarms  
TheCR960hastwoalarmswhichcanbesetandactivatedindependently.  
EachalarmcanbesettotheHWS(HumaneWakeSystem)buzzerorradio  
alarm.  
e.g. Alarm 1 could be set to HWS buzzer for 8:00 AM, Alarm 2 set to Radio  
for 8:30 AM.  
If you need any further advice, please  
call our Technical Helpline on  
0181 758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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isheard. Rotatethetuningcontrol(10)untilthedesiredstationisreceived.  
If the station being received is in 'Stereo' the stereo indicator (7) will  
illuminate. Adjust the volume control (11) to the required sound level.  
Setting alarm time 1  
Setthealarm1functionswitch(9)totheHWSorRadioposition.Thealarm  
1 indicator (2) will show in the display. Press and hold down the alarm set  
button (17). Use the time adjust buttons (18-21) to adjust the time to the  
requiredsetting:  
If the FM signal becomes weak or is accompanied by a high level of  
background hiss, you may select 'MONO' mode by setting the waveband  
selector (16) to the "FM" position. To switch off the radio, press the Off  
button(12).  
(18)  
(19)  
(20)  
(21)  
S.FWD Alarm time slow forward.  
F.FWD Alarm time fast forward.  
F.REV Alarm time fast reverse.  
S.REV Alarm time slow reverse.  
Radio Operation (MW)  
Presstheradio onbutton(14)toturnontheradio. TheLEDdialpointer(6)  
located in the tuning scale will light. Set the waveband selector (16) to the  
"MW" position. Adjust the volume control (11) until a hissing sound is  
heard. Rotate the tuning control (10) until the desired station is received.  
Adjustthevolumecontrol(11)totherequiredsoundlevel.Toswitchoffthe  
radio, press the Off button (12).  
Release the time adjust button followed by the alarm set button when the  
required alarm time is reached.  
Setting alarm time 2  
Setthealarm2functionswitch(8)totheHWSorRadioposition.Thealarm  
2 indicator (1) will show in the display. Press and hold down the alarm set  
button (17). Use the time adjust buttons (18-21) to adjust the time to the  
requiredsetting:  
Wake Up to HWS Buzzer  
The HWS (Humane Wake System) alarm is a buzzer which starts softly  
and gradually increases in volume.  
(18)  
(19)  
(20)  
(21)  
S.FWD Alarm time slow forward.  
F.FWD Alarm time fast forward.  
F.REV Alarm time fast reverse.  
S.REV Alarm time slow reverse.  
Set the alarm time as previously described. Set the alarm 1 (9) or alarm 2  
(8) function selector to the HWS position. The corresponding alarm 1 (2)  
or alarm 2 (1) indicator will light.  
The HWS alarm will sound every day at the preset time for 60 minutes. To  
turn off the alarm until the next day press the Off button (12).  
Release the time adjust button followed by the alarm set button when the  
required alarm time is reached.  
Tomakeadistinctionbetweenalarm1and alarm2theHWSalarmsignals  
have a different sound pitch:  
Aerials  
The wire aerial located on the rear of the CR960 is for FM reception. The  
wire should be fully extended and positioned for optimum reception  
Alarm 1 = lower pitch HWS alarm signal  
Alarm 2 = higher pitch HWS alarm signal  
There is a built in ferrite aerial for MW stations. Rotate the CR960 to the  
position giving best reception.  
Note:  
Radio Operation (FM Stereo)  
Ifthealarmisnotrequired, setthealarm1oralarm2functionswitchtothe  
Off position. The alarm indicator will disappear.  
Presstheradio onbutton(14)toturnontheradio. TheLEDdialpointer(6)  
located in the tuning scale will light. Set the waveband selector (16) to the  
"FM Stereo position". Adjust the volume control (11) until a hissing sound  
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Wake up to Radio  
Auto Dimmer  
Setthealarmtimeaspreviouslydescribed.Switchontheradiobypressing  
the radio on button (14). Tune into the required station. Make sure that the  
stationwillbebroadcastingatthetimeyouwishtowakeup.Setthevolume  
control to the level of sound at which you want to wake to. Set the alarm  
1(9)oralarm2(8)functionselectortotheRadioposition.Thecorrespond-  
ing alarm 1 or alarm 2 indicator will light. Switch off the radio by pressing  
the off button (12)  
The Auto Dimmer (3) will automatically adjust the intensity of the clock  
display to suit room brightness.  
Battery Back-up facility  
Thepurposeofthisbatteryisonlytostoreinformationrelatingto thealarm  
times and to keep the clock functioning in case of disconnection from the  
mains supply or power interruption. Should this occur the clock will  
continue to run. The time and alarm settings will be retained but the LED  
display will not be operational .  
The radio will turn on every day at the preset time for 60 minutes. To turn  
off the alarm until the next day press the Off button (12).  
Checking the Alarm Times  
To check alarm 1 time, set the alarm 1 function switch (9) to the Radio or  
HWS position and ensure that the alarm 2 function switch (8) is set to the  
Off position .Press the alarm button (16) to display the alarm 1 time.  
To check alarm 2 time, set the alarm 2 function switch (8) to the Radio or  
HWS position and ensure that the alarm 1 function switch (9) is set to the  
Off position .Press the alarm button (16) to display the alarm 2 time.  
Snooze Control  
The radio or buzzer alarm can be silenced for 6-7 minutes by pressing the  
snooze button (15). This sequence can be repeated within the 60 minute  
alarmperiod.  
Sleep Timer  
The radio can be set to turn off after a preset time has elapsed.  
Pressandholddownthesleepbutton(14)untilthedesiredtimeisreached  
(maximum59minutesin1minutesteps). Theradiowillswitchoffafterthe  
sleep time has elapsed.  
The radio can be turned off at any time by pressing the Off button (12).  
If you need any further advice, please  
call our Technical Helpline on  
0181 758 0338 (Mon-Fri)  
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Specifications  
PowerRequirements  
Mains  
Circuit Features  
Loudspeaker  
2 x 75mm diameter 8 ohms  
2 x 0.5W RMS  
AC 230 volts, 50Hz  
only  
Back-up Battery  
IEC size 6F22 (6LR61, PP3)  
Output Power  
Aerial System  
FrequencyCoverage  
FM  
Wire Aerial  
FM  
87.5-108MHz  
520 - 1605kHz  
MW  
MW  
Built-in Ferrite aerial  
Imported by:-  
ROBERTS RADIO LIMITED  
PO BOX 130  
MEXBOROUGH  
SOUTH YORKSHIRE  
S64 8YT  
The Company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice.  
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Guarantee  
This instrument 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. Consequentialdamage.  
3. Receivers 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  
beabletoattendtoanydefectquicklyandefficiently, butshoulditbenecessarythedealerwillreturntheinstrumenttothecompany’sservicedepartment  
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 department at the address shown below before taking further action.  
These statements do not affect the statutory rights of a consumer.  
ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT  
97-99 Worton Road  
Isleworth Middlesex  
TW7 6EG  
Technical Helpline:-0181 758 0338  
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