Roberts Radio RP28 User's Manual
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1. 4 is provided for use with either headphones or an earpiece Inserting a plug into this socket automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker Specifications Power Requirements 9 0V Batteries 6 x IEC R14 C size Battery Life Approx 60hrs of listening for 4 hours a day at normal volume using alkaline cells Frequency Coverage FM 87 5 108MHz MW 522 1620kHz LW 150 281kHz Circuit Features 4 ICs 4 Transistors 17 diodes Loudspeaker Output Power Headphone socket Aerial System FM MW LW 100mm 80hms 1watt into 8ohms 3 5mm dia Telescopic aerial Built in Ferrite aerial Built in Ferrite aerial The Company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice 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 Consequential damage 3 Receivers with removed or defaced serial numbers N B Damaged or broken telescopic aerials will not be replaced under guarantee 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 defe2. into the compartment Replace the battery cover Reduced power distortion and a stuttering sound are all signs that the batteries may need replacing If the radio is not to be used for any extended period of time it is recommended that the batteries are removed from the radio We would recommend for economy that the RP28 is used via the Mains adaptor whenever possible with battery operation for occa sional or stand by use only Aerials On FM fully extend the telescopic aerial 5 angle and rotate for best reception On MW and LW stations are received on the built in ferrite rod aerial rotate the entire radio to the position giving best reception The telescopic aerial is inoperative on MW and LW Tuning in the preset controls Lift the preset control cover by means of the 2 lugs on the front corners The 6 preset knobs 9 are numbered FM 1 4 MW and LW to correspond with the preset buttons on the top panel Remove the tuning tool 6 from the space alongside the volume control It may be necessary to tip the receiver forward to remove the tuning tool Turn on the receiver by pressing the ON OFF button 1 To set up the 4 FM presets fully extend the telescopic aerial 5 and if the AFC 2 button is depressed press it to release it to the OFF up position Press one of the FM push buttons FM 1 4 and turn the volume control until sound is audible Engage the tuning tool into corresponding preset knob tune in t
3. ROBERIS Sound for Generations RP28 3 Band Preset Portable Radio Cc Please read this manual before use Controls top panel ROBERTS rP28 AM FM 3 BAND PRESET 9 8 7 6 1 ON OFF button 5 Telescopic aerial 2 AFC button 6 Tuning tool 3 Preset buttons 7 Volume control 4 Headphone socket 8 Tone control 9 Tuning presets Controls LH end 10 DC Socket ROBERTS PU9 B INPUT 240V NV 50Hz OUTPUT 9V 777 300mA General Do not allow this unit to be exposed to water steam or sand Do not leave the unit 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 It is recommended that the FM band be used were ever possible as better results in terms of quality and freedom from interference will usually be obtained than on the MW or LW bands Mains adaptor Plug the adaptor into a 13A mains outlet Plug the lead from the adaptor into the DC socket 10 The battery will be automatically disconnected The mains adaptor should be disconnected from the mains supply when not in use Batteries Remove the battery cover on the base by releasing the catches and lifting the cover up and out Insert six IEC R14 C size cells
4. ct 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 service department at the address shown on the back page of this manual 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 020 8758 0338 Issue 4
5. he desired FM station Lowest frequencies are at the anti clockwise end of rotation and highest at the clockwise end The other 3 FM presets may be set up in the same way The AFC button 2 should now be depressed This will turn on the Automatic Frequency Control AFC circuit which holds the stations firmly in tune To set up the MW and LW presets follow the above procedure using the MW and LW buttons and knobs There is no need to extend the telescopic aerial or release the AFC button as these are not operational on MW or LW Insome cases the tuning point may be quite criticaland care may be needed in setting the control to the correct tuning position The 6 presets will now be set to the required stations but any of them may be altered at any time without affecting the others Replace the preset cover Using the radio once the presets have been set up Turn on the receiver by pressing the ON OFF button 1 Press the button for the preset station you wish to receive If this is a FM station extend the telescopic aerial If the station is rather weak it may be necessary to angle and rotate the aerial for optimum reception If a MW or LW station is selected the radio itself should be turned for best reception Adjust the volume and tone controls for the desired level and tone of sound To change stations press one of the other preset push buttons Switch the RP28 off by pressing the ON OFF button 1 to release it Headphones A 3 5mm socket
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