Roberts Radio RP16 User's Manual
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1. 3 until the P1 Preset indicator is illuminated Rotate the P1 preset tuning knob 14 to select the desired station Press the FM preset button 13 until the P2 Preset indicator is illuminated Rotate the P2 preset tuning knob 15 to select the desired station Press the FM preset button 13 until the P3 Preset indicator is illuminated Rotate the P3 preset tuning knob 16 to select the desired station Note The preset tuning controls used on the RP16 are of a multi turn type enabling precise tuning of preset stations FM Preset operation Fully extend the Telescopic Aerial 5 Turn on the receiver by rotating the Volume control 2 clockwise until a click is heard Set the waveband selector 4 to the FM position Rotate the volume control until a hissing sound is heard Press the FM preset button 13 to select the required station Repeated pressing ofthe FM preset button 13 will cycle through the presets in the order P1 P2 P3 P1 P2 etc C MW 540 600 700 1000 1300 1600 kHz BBC Ext R5 R1 Local P3 Manual Manual Tuning FM Preset 12 13 14 15 16 PRESET 3 FM Presets on rear Specifications Power Requirements Mains Batteries Battery Life Frequency Coverage FM 87 5 108 2 MW 525 1605kHz LW 147 284kHz 220 240volts 50 60Hz only 6 0V 4 x IEC R14 C size cells Approx 50hrs of listening for 4 hours a day at normal volume using Alkaline cells Note FM Pr2. ROBERTS Sound for Generations RP16 3 Band Mains Battery Preset FM Portable Radio mains R2 R3 R4 Local R1 FM 88 92 96 100 106 108 150 170 210 250 270 MW 540 600 700 1000 1300 1600 kHz BBC Ext RS R1 Local o o o P2 P3 Manual Manual Tuning FM Preset ROBERTS 3 Band Portable Receiver fm Iw mw Please read this manual before use Controls 1 Headphone socket 4 Waveband switch 2 Volume control 5 Telescopic aerial 3 Tone control 6 Tuning knob Controls cont mains R2 R3 R4 Local R1 92 96 100 106 9 700 1000 1300 1600 BBC Ext R5 R1 Local on end P2 Manual C Manual Tuning FM Preset ROBERTS 10 on rear 11 12 13 7 Tuning scale 9 Mains input socket 11 Preset Manual indicators 13 FM preset button 8 Mains indicator 10 Battery cover 12 Manual tuning button 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 tempera ture 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 supply The RP16 will operate from a supply of 220 240 volts 50 60Hz v only DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equ
3. eset stations will not remain in tune when the battery falls below 4 0V Circuit Features 10 Transistors 21 Diodes 3 Varicap diodes 3 Zener diode3 5LED s Loudspeaker 100mm 4ohms Output Power 1watt into 4ohms Headphone socket 3 5mm dia Aerial System Telescopic aerial MW Built in Ferrite aerial LW Built in Ferrite aerial The Company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice This instrument is guaranteed for twelve months from the date of delivery to the original owner against failure due to faulty workmanship component breakdown subjectto the procedure stated below Should any componentor 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 Itis 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 instrumentto the company s service department for attention Inthe eventthatitis not possible to return the instrument to the Roberts dealer from whom it was purchased please contact Roberts Radio service depart
4. ipment If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too shortto reach apower point then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or adaptor If in doubt consult your dealer If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connec tion to the mains supply Ifthis product is not supplied with a mains plug or one has to be fitted then follow the instructions given below IMPORTANT DO NOT make any connectionto the largerterminal which is marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol orcoloured Green or Green and yellow The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following codes BLUE NEUTRAL BROWN LIVE As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked N or coloured BLACK The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked L or coloured RED Fuse When replacing the fuse only a 3A ASTA approved to BS1362 type should be used and be sure to re fit the fuse cover IF INDOUBT CONSULT A COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN Replacement fuse holders are available from Roberts Radio at the address shown on the rear of this manual Batteries Remove the battery cover 10 on the rear of the unit by pushing the catch i
5. ment 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 0181 758 0338 Issue 2
6. n the direction of the arrow Insert four IEC size R14 cells into the spaces in the compartment Take care to ensure all cells are inserted with the correct polarity as shown inside the battery compartment Replace the battery cover Reduced power distortion and a stuttering sound are all signs that the batteries may need replacing Ifthe radio is notto be used for any extended period of time itis recommended that the batteries are removed from the radio We would recommend for economy that the RP16 is used on the mains whenever possible with battery operation for occasional or stand by use only Automatic Mains Battery switching To change from battery to mains operation simply plug the mains lead into the mains input socket 9 on the left hand end of the unit Mains operation is shown by the mains indicator 8 The batteries will be automatically disconnected It does not matter which way round the plug is inserted but make sure it is fully pushed home The other end should be plugged into a domestic supply socket 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 MW LW Operation Turn onthe receiver by rotating the Volume control 2 clockwise until a click is heard Setthe waveband selector 4
7. to the MW orLW position Rotate the volume control until a hissing sound is heard Rotate the Tuning Knob 6 to selectthe desired station On MW and LW the tuning scale 7 is marked in kilohertz kHz Rotate the receiver to the position giving best reception Adjustthe volume control to the required sound level Setthe tone control 3 tothe desired position To turn offthe receiver rotate the Volume control 2 fully anticlockwise until a click is heard Note The telescopic aerial is inoperative on MW and LW FM Manual Operation Fully extend the Telescopic Aerial 5 Turn on the receiver by rotating the Volume control 2 clockwise until a click is heard Set the waveband selector 4 to the FM position Rotate the volume control until a hissing sound is heard Rotate the Tuning Knob 6 to select the desired station On FM the tuning scale 7 is marked in megahertz MHz Angle and rotate the telescopic aerial to the position giving best reception Adjust the volume control to the required sound level Set the tone control 3 to the desired position To turn off the receiver rotate the Volume control 2 fully anticlock wise until a click is heard Setting the FM Presets Fully extend the Telescopic Aerial 5 Turn on the receiver by rotating the Volume control 2 clockwise until a click is heard Set the waveband selector 4 to the FM position Rotate the volume control until a hissing sound is heard Press the FM preset button 1
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