Roberts Radio Chronoplus 2 User's Manual
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1. 13 Back up battery 14 Changing the back up battery 15 Time zones 16 Headphones 17 Speci cations 18 Circuit features 18 Mains supply 19 General 20 Troubleshooting 21 Guarantee 22 If you need any further advice please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri Controls Top 1 9 8 2 1 Time Zone button 2 Time button 3 Sleep button 4 Snooze button 5 Week Mode button 6 Up button 7 Radio On Off button 8 Down button 9 Alarm 2 button 10 Alarm 1 button 11 Date button 10 11 2 3 5 6 7 4 Controls Front 12 LED display 13 Alarm indicator 14 Day of week indicators 15 AM indicator 16 Dial scale 17 Low battery indicator 12 3 12. 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 wherever possible as better results in terms of quality and freedom from interference will usually be obtained than on the MW band The name plate is located on the underside of the unit Your clock radio should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects lled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the clock radio It is recommended to operate the product such that there is a minimum distance 10cm recommended to adjacent objects in order to ensure good ventilation The ventilation of the product should not be restricted by covering it or its ventilation openings with items such as newspapers tablecloths curtains etc No naked ame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the product It is recommended to avoid using or storing the product at extremes of temperature Avoid leaving the unit in cars on window sills in direct sunlight etc 21 Troubleshooting In case of malfunction due to electrostatic discharge it may be necessary to reset the product to resume normal operation This may generally be performed by turning the unit off and on In some cases a more complete reset may be needed by removing all sources of power battery and mains when turned off If you need any further advice please call our
3. 6 14 15 13 17 If you need any further advice please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri Controls Left and right side 18 Alarm 1 switch 19 Alarm 2 switch 20 Dimmer switch 18 4 21 Tuning control 22 Waveband switch 23 Volume control 19 20 21 22 23 Rear Controls 25 24 Wire FM aerial 25 Back up Battery compartment 26 Headphone socket 5 24 26 If you need any further advice please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri Switching on 1 Place your clock radio on a at surface Plug the power cord into the wall socket and switch on 2 After a few seconds the time day and date will set automatically Your clock radio is tted with a long life back up battery to maintain the factory set time day and date Your clock radio will automatically reset to the correct time should the power source be interrupted It will also automatically adjust for summer winter time IMPORTANT The mains plug is used as the means of connecting the clock radio to the mains supply The mains socket used for the clock radio must remain accessible during normal use In order to disconnect the clock radio from the mains the mains plug should be removed from the mains socket outlet completely See section on Back up battery on page 15 Should the time date or year require adjustment follow the procedure shown in the next secti
4. Please read this manual before use ROBERTS Enjoy Listening FM MW dual alarm clock radio with instant time set 1 Contents Contents 1 Controls 2 5 Switching on 6 Setting the time manually 6 Setting the year manually 7 Setting the date manually 7 Setting alarm times 8 Setting alarm day 9 Weekday alarm 9 Weekend alarm 10 Everyday alarm 10 Checking alarm times 11 Snooze control 11 Sleep timer 12 Listening to the radio 13 Dimmer
5. Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri 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 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 ef ciently 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 on the rear of this manual These statements do not affect the statutory rights of a consumer 22 ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES 97 99 Worton Road Isleworth Middlesex TW7 6EG Technical Helpline 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri during of ce hours Website http www robertsradio co uk 2009 Roberts Radio Limited Issue 1
6. ay to suit the ambient room lighting slide the dimmer switch on the left hand side of your clock radio to select the dimmer brightness between the Hi or Low setting 1 6 2 3 4 1 If you need any further advice please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri 14 Back up battery As with all batteries eventually the built in lithium battery will need to be replaced A number of factors such as the length of time between the date your clock radio was manufactured and the date you plugged it in for the rst time determine the amount of time before battery replacement During this initial storage period the lithium backup battery is supplying power to your clock radio s computer memory Once you connect your clock radio to the household AC mains supply the battery no longer supplies power to your clock radio s computer memory A fresh backup battery can supply power to your clock radio s computer memory for 3 years even if it is never connected to a mains supply If your clock radio was connected to the AC mains supply within a few months after it was manufactured and you experience only short interruptions to the mains supply your battery may last for up to 5 years or even longer When the battery drops below a certain level the Low battery indicator will light When you see this indicator you should change the battery as soon as it is convenient to do so See following page for details on battery replacem
7. ed any further advice please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri 10 Weekend alarm 1 Press and hold down the Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 buttons depending on which alarm you wish to set 2 Whilst holding down Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 buttons repeatedly press and release the Week Mode button until Saturday and Sunday indicators are lit 3 The alarm will sound on Saturday and Sunday at the preset time for 90 minutes To switch off the alarm until the next day press the On Off button 4 To switch off the alarms permanently set Alarm 1 or 2 switch to Off Everyday alarm 1 Press and hold down the Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 buttons depending on which alarm you wish to set 2 Whilst holding down Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 buttons repeatedly press and release the Week Mode button until all the days of the week indicators are lit 3 The alarm will sound everyday at the preset time for 90 minutes To switch off the alarm until the next day press the On Off button 4 To switch off the alarms permanently set Alarm 1 or 2 switch to Off 3 1 2 2 4 3 1 2 2 4 11 Checking alarm times 1 Press and hold down either Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 buttons depending which alarm you want to check 2 The display will change from normal time to alarm time and the Day indicator will light up to show the alarm day set 3 Release the button to return to normal time Snooze control 1 The radio or buzzer alarm can be silenced
8. elected 3 Set the Alarm 1 switch to the Buzz or Radio position The alarm indicator will light up Switch to Off if you wish to permanently turn off alarm 1 Setting alarm 2 1 Press and hold down the Alarm 2 button 2 Whilst holding down the Alarm 2 button press the Up or Down buttons to set the alarm time Release the buttons when the correct alarm time is reached The clock uses a 12 hour display with a AM indicator Ensure that the correct 12 hour cycle is selected 3 Set the Alarm 2 switch to the Buzz or Radio position The alarm indicator will light up Switch to Off if you wish to permanently turn off alarm 2 8 1 2 2 2 3 1 2 2 2 3 Setting alarm day Your clock radio has three different day options for each of the alarms The Alarm days are Weekday The alarm will sound on Monday to Friday Weekend The alarm will sound on Saturday and Sunday Everyday The alarm will sound everyday Weekday alarm 1 Press and hold down the Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 buttons depending on which alarm you wish to set 2 Whilst holding down Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 buttons repeatedly press and release the Week Mode button until Monday to Friday indicators are lit 3 The alarm will sound Monday to Friday at the preset time for 90 minutes To switch off the alarm until the next day press the On Off button 4 To switch off the alarms permanently set Alarm 1 or 2 switch to Off 9 3 1 2 2 4 If you ne
9. ent IMPORTANT The batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine re or the like After use disposable batteries should if possible be taken to a suitable recycling centre On no account should batteries be disposed of by incineration 15 Changing the back up battery 1 Purchase a replacement lithium backup battery type CR2032 or equivalent 2 Remove the new battery from its packaging so that it is ready to install 3 Important Maintain connection to AC mains supply during battery replacement This will provide power whilst the original battery is removed 4 Open the battery cover located on the rear of the clock radio by unscrewing the screw in an anti clockwise direction 5 Remove the old battery from holder Replace new battery with sign facing upwards 6 Replace the battery cover 7 Check that the Battery low indicator is not lit IMPORTANT Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type 4 If you need any further advice please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri 16 Time Zones Your clock radio is set to UK time zone 12 GMT UTC Should you wish to take your clock radio to other countries the time zone will need to be reset 1 Press and hold down the Time Zone button the display will show the time zone currently selected e g 12 2 Whilst holding down the Time Zone button adjust the time z
10. for approximately 9 minutes by pressing the Snooze button This sequence can be repeated during the 90 minute alarm period 2 During the snooze interval the Alarm indicator will ash 1 1 If you need any further advice please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri 12 Sleep timer Your radio can be set to turn off after a preset time has elapsed The Sleep setting can be adjusted between 2 and 90 minutes in 1 minute increments 1 When using the radio press and hold down the Sleep button The display will show the sleep time 2 Whilst holding down the Sleep button press the Up or Down buttons to set the sleep time between 2 and 90 minutes 3 To cancel the sleep timer and switch off the radio before the chosen sleep time has elapsed press the On Off button 1 2 2 2 3 Listening to the radio 1 Switch on the radio by pressing the On Off button 2 Select the required waveband using the Waveband switch 3 Tune in to the desired station using the Tuning control 4 Adjust volume using the Volume control 5 The Wire aerial located on the rear of your clock radio is for FM reception The wire should be fully extended and positioned for optimum reception For MW reception there is a built in ferrite aerial Rotate your clock radio to the position giving best reception 6 To switch off press the On Off button 13 Dimmer control In order to adapt the intensity of the displ
11. one using the Up or Down buttons See following table for details of time zones and their offsets relative to GMT Zone Offset Hours 12 GMT 0 13 GMT 1 14 GMT 2 15 GMT 3 16 GMT 4 17 GMT 5 18 GMT 6 19 GMT 7 20 GMT 8 21 GMT 9 22 GMT 10 23 GMT 11 Zone Offset Hours 00 GMT 12 01 GMT 11 02 GMT 10 03 GMT 9 04 GMT 8 05 GMT 7 06 GMT 6 07 GMT 5 08 GMT 4 09 GMT 3 10 GMT 2 11 GMT 1 1 2 2 2 17 Headphone socket A 3 5mm Headphone Socket located on the rear of your clock radio is provided for use with either headphones or an earpiece Inserting a plug automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker IMPORTANT Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss If you need any further advice please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri 18 Speci cations Power Requirements Mains AC 230 volts 50Hz only Back up Battery 1 x CR2032 Lithium 3 5 year life Frequency Coverage FM 87 5 108MHz MW 515 1635 kHz Circuit features Loudspeaker 76 mm Output power 1W Aerial System FM Wire Aerial MW Built in Ferrite aerial The Company reserves the right to amend the speci cation without notice 19 Fuse 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 t
12. ons 6 Setting the time manually 1 Press and hold down the Time button 2 Whilst holding down the Time button press the Up or Down buttons to set the time Release the buttons when the correct time is reached The clock uses a 12 hour display with a AM indicator Ensure that the correct 12 hour cycle is selected 1 2 2 2 Setting the date manually 1 To set the date hold down the Date button 2 Whilst holding down the Date button set the correct date using the Up or Down buttons 7 Setting the year manually 1 To set the year hold down both theTime and Date buttons The display will change to show the year 2 Whilst holding down the Time and Date buttons set the correct year by using the Up or Down buttons When the Time and Date buttons are released the display will revert to showing the time 1 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 1 2 If you need any further advice please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri Setting alarm times Your clock radio has two separate alarms which can be set to activate at different times The alarms can be set to wake you by either the buzzer or the radio Setting alarm 1 1 Press and hold down the Alarm 1 button 2 Whilst holding down the Alarm 1 button press the Up or Down buttons to set the alarm time Release the buttons when the correct alarm time is reached The clock uses a 12 hour display with a AM indicator Ensure that the correct 12 hour cycle is s
13. ted in the plug adaptor or distribution board IF IN DOUBT CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN 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 Mains supply The Chronoplus 2 will operate from a supply of AC 230volts 50Hz only For your convenience this product is supplied with a plug which is tted 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 tted IF IN DOUBT CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN IMPORTANT DO NOT make any connection to the larger terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured 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 If you need any further advice please call our Technical Helpline on 020 8758 0338 Mon Fri 20 General Do not allow this clock radio to be exposed to water steam or sand Do not leave your clock radio where excessive heat could cause damage such as in a parked
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