Roberts Radio Portable Radio R983 User Guide

R983  
3 Band Portable Radio  
R 983  
87.0-108MHz  
522-1710 kHz  
144-281MHz  
Tuning  
Light  
B a n d  
Tim e  
Se t  
Displa y  
Manual/Auto Seek  
Treble  
Bass  
M
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M
ax  
M
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M
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FM / M W /LW PLL D igital Radio with Synthesized Tuning  
Please read this manual before use  
 
Controls  
(Top)  
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RADIO  
Alarm  
M ode  
O n / O ff  
Power  
/
14  
13  
12  
11  
10  
9. Telescopicaerial  
10. Poweron/offbutton  
11. Preset buttons  
12. Alarm on indicator  
13. AlarmOn/Offbutton  
14. Alarm mode button  
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Controls  
(Right side)  
TUNING  
15  
16  
17  
VOLUME  
18  
15. Tuningcontrol  
16. Lock Switch  
17. Volume control  
18. Headphonesocket  
 
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Controls  
(Rear)  
19  
21  
20  
(Underside)  
19. Mains socket  
20. Resetbutton  
21. Batterycompartment  
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Display  
A
B
C
D
E
zz  
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m
MHz  
kHz  
F
FM  
MW  
LW  
K
G
ALARM  
J
I
H
A. Battery level indicator  
B. Real time indicator  
C. Sleepindicator  
E. Memory/Sleeptimeindicators  
F. Frequency units  
I. Frequencyandclocksegments  
J. Alarm indicators  
G. Key lock indicator  
H. Tuningindicator  
K. Wavebandindicators  
D. Snoozeindicator  
 
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Battery operation  
1. Remove the Battery cover on the rear of the unit by pushing the  
catches in the direction of the arrows.  
2. InsertfourLR20(Dsize)batteriesintothespacesinthecompartment.  
Take care to ensure all batteries are inserted with the correct polarity  
as shown inside the battery compartment. Replace the battery cover.  
3. Reduced power, distortion, and a ‘stuttering’ sound are all signs that  
the batteries may need replacing.  
4. 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.  
Wewouldrecommendforeconomy,thattheR983isusedonthemains  
whenever possible with battery operation for occasional or stand-by  
use only.  
Battery replacement  
1. The battery indicator will appear in the display for 7 seconds after the  
radio is switched on. The indicator will show  
whenthebatteries  
are new. The batteries should be replaced when the indicator shows  
.Afterremovingthebatteriesyouhaveapproximately3minutes  
to replace the batteries after which the clock and memory information  
will be lost  
Mainsoperation  
ON  
1. Place your radio on a flat surface. Plug the mains lead into the Mains  
socketlocatedontherearofyourradioensuringthattheplugispushed  
fully into the socket. The batteries will be automatically disconnected.  
3. Plug the other end into a wall socket and switch on. The Display  
backlight will light up indicating that the radio is connected to the  
mains supply.  
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Setting the clock  
1. Theclockwillstartrunningwhenthebatteriesareinstalledorwhenthe  
radio is connected to the mains supply. The display will show 0:00  
together with the real time symbol  
.
Power  
2. Ensure that the radio switched off.  
3. Press the Time set button, the hours digits will flash in the display.  
4. Press the Tuning up/down buttons to set the required hour.  
5. Press the Time set button, the minute digits will flash in the display.  
6. Press the Tuning up/down buttons to set the required minute.  
7. Press the Time set button to complete time setting.  
B a nd  
Tim e  
S e t  
Tuning  
B a nd  
Tim e  
S e t  
Manual/Auto Seek  
8. The seconds display will be set to 00.  
Tuning  
Manual/Auto Seek  
B a nd  
Tim e  
S e t  
 
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Operating the radio  
1. Yourradioisequippedwithfourtuningmethods:-Scantuning, Rotary  
tuning, Manual tuning, and Memory preset tuning.  
MHz  
FM  
Power  
Scan tuning  
1. Press the Power button to turn on the radio.  
2. SelecttherequiredwavebandbyrepeatedlypressingtheBandbutton.  
For the FM waveband fully extend the Telescopic aerial and set it at  
an angle of 45 degrees.  
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983  
3. Press and hold down either the Tuning up or Tuning down buttons  
87.0  
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108MH  
z
5
22  
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1710 kHz  
144  
-
2
81MH  
z
for more the 0.5 sec to commence scan tuning.  
B a nd  
Tunin  
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B
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Tim e  
S e t  
T
S
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D
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p
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Manual/Auto Seek  
4. Theradiowillscantheselectedwavebandandstopautomaticallywhen  
Trebl  
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B
ass  
M
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M
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M
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M
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itfindsastationofsufficientstrength.Thetuningindicator  
appear in the display.  
will  
F
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5. To recommence scan tuning, press and hold down either the Tuning  
Tuning  
up or Tuning down buttons for more the 0.5 sec.  
MHz  
FM  
6. When the waveband end is reached the radio will bleep and continue  
tuningfromtheoppositewavebandend.  
Manual/Auto Seek  
7. Rotate the Volume control clockwise to increase the volume and  
anticlockwise to decrease the volume. Set the Bass and Treble  
controls to the desired settings.  
Tuning  
MHz  
FM  
Manual/Auto Seek  
8. To turn off the radio press the Power button.  
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Manualtuning  
1. Press the Power button to turn on the radio.  
kHz  
MW  
2. SelecttherequiredwavebandbyrepeatedlypressingtheBandbutton.  
For the FM waveband fully extend the Telescopic aerial and set it at  
an angle of 45 degrees.  
3. A single press on either the Tuning up or Tuning down buttons will  
change the frequency in the following increments:-  
FM  
100kHz  
9kHz  
MW  
LW  
R
983  
87.0  
-
108MH  
z
5
22  
-
1710 kHz  
144  
-
2
81MH  
z
9kHz  
B a nd  
4. When a station is correctly tuned, the tuning indicator  
appear in the display.  
will  
Tunin  
g
L
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B
a
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Tim e  
S e t  
T
S
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D
is  
p
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y
Manual/Auto Seek  
Trebl  
e
B
ass  
M
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M
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x
M
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M
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x
F
M
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M
W
/LW PL  
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it  
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R
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w
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S
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note: when the waveband end is reached the radio will bleep and  
continue tuning from the opposite waveband end.  
Tuning  
5. Rotate the Volume control clockwise to increase the volume and  
anticlockwise to decrease the volume. Set the Bass and Treble  
controls to the desired settings.  
kHz  
MW  
Manual/Auto Seek  
6. To turn off the radio press the Power button.  
Tuning  
kHz  
MW  
Manual/Auto Seek  
 
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Rotary tuning  
1. Press the Power button to turn on the radio.  
kHz  
2. SelecttherequiredwavebandbyrepeatedlypressingtheBandbutton.  
For the FM waveband fully extend the Telescopic aerial and set it at  
an angle of 45 degrees.  
LW  
Power  
3. Rotate the Tuning control to change the frequency in the following  
R
983  
increments:-  
87.0-108MHz  
522-1710k Hz  
144 -281MHz  
FM  
50kHz  
9kHz  
9kHz  
MW  
LW  
4. When a station is correctly tuned, the tuning indicator  
appear in the display.  
will  
T
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g
Ligh  
t
Band  
T
S
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e
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t
D
isp lay  
Manual/Auto Seek  
T
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b
l
e
B
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s
s
note: when the waveband end is reached the radio will bleep and  
continue tuning from the opposite waveband end.  
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FM MW /LW PLL Digital Radio with Synthes ized Tuning  
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5. Rotate the Volume control clockwise to increase the volume and  
anticlockwise to decrease the volume. Set the Bass and Treble  
controls to the desired settings.  
6. To turn off the radio press the Power button.  
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Storing stations in preset memories  
There are 5 memory presets for each waveband.  
1. Press the Power button to turn on the radio.  
2. Tune to the required station using one of the methods previously  
described.  
RADIO  
Alarm  
O n O ff  
M
od e  
/
P ower  
/
3. Press and hold down the required preset for until the radio bleeps  
(greater than 2 seconds) The preset number will appear in the display  
and the station will be stored under the chosen preset button.  
4. Repeat this procedure for the remaining presets.  
5. Stationsstoredinpresetmemoriesmaybeoverwrittenbyfollowingthe  
aboveprocedure.  
m
MHz  
FM  
 
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Recalling stations from preset memories  
1. Press the Power button to turn on the radio.  
B a nd  
2. SelecttherequiredwavebandbyrepeatedlypressingtheBandbutton.  
Tim e  
S e t  
Power  
3. MomentarilypresstherequiredPresetbutton,thepresetnumberand  
station frequency will appear in the display.  
RADIO  
Alarm  
O n O ff  
M
od e  
/
P ower  
/
kHz  
LW  
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Setting the radio alarm  
When the radio alarm is selected the radio will turn on and play the last  
stationlistenedto.Theradioalarmwillsoundforonehourunlessturnedoff  
by pressing the Power button. Pressing the Power button whilst the  
alarm is sounding will cancel the alarm for 24 hours.  
Alarm  
O n / O ff  
ALARM  
ALARM  
ALARM  
ALARM  
1. The radio alarm time can be set with the radio switched on or off.  
M ode  
2. PressandholddowntheAlarmOn/Offbutton untilthehourdigitsand  
/
alarm symbol flash in the display.  
Tuning  
3. Repeatedly press the Alarm mode button until the display shows  
.
ALARM  
Manual/Auto Seek  
4. Set the required hour using the Tuning up/down buttons.  
5. Press the Time set button, the minute digits will flash in the display.  
6. Set the required minute using the Tuning up/down buttons.  
7. Press the Time set button to complete alarm setting.  
B an d  
Tim e  
Se t  
Tuning  
8. To permanently cancel the alarm press and hold down the Alarm On/  
Offbuttonuntilthe  
symbolisremovedfromthedisplay.  
ALARM  
Manual/Auto Seek  
ALARM  
B an d  
Tim e  
Se t  
ALARM  
 
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Setting the HWS (Humane Wake System) alarm  
A bleep tone will sound when using the HWS alarm. The alarm bleep will  
increase in volume every 15 seconds for one minute followed by one  
minutes silence before repeating the cycle. The HWS alarm will sound for  
one hour unless turned off by pressing the Power button. Pressing the  
Power button whilst the alarm is sounding will cancel the alarm for 24  
hours.  
Alarm  
O n / O ff  
ALARM  
ALARM  
ALARM  
ALARM  
M ode  
1. The HWS alarm time can be set with the radio switched on or off.  
/
2. PressandholddowntheAlarmOn/Offbuttonuntilthehourdigitsand  
Tuning  
alarm symbol flash in the display.  
3. Repeatedly press the Alarm mode button until the display shows  
Manual/Auto Seek  
.
ALARM  
4. Set the required hour using the Tuning up/down buttons.  
5. Press the Time set button, the minute digits will flash in the display.  
6. Set the required minute using the Tuning up/down buttons.  
7. Press the Time set button to complete alarm setting.  
B an d  
Tim e  
Se t  
Tuning  
8. To permanently cancel the alarm press and hold down the Alarm On/  
Manual/Auto Seek  
Off button until the  
symbol is removed from the  
ALARM  
ALARM  
display.  
B an d  
Tim e  
Se t  
ALARM  
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Snooze function  
z z  
z
1. Whilst the alarm is sounding pressing any button (except the Power  
or Light button) will activate the snooze function. The Radio or HWS  
alarms will be silenced for 5 minutes.  
z and the alarm  
2. The Display will flash both the snooze symbol z z  
ALARM  
symbol .Thesnoozefunctioncanberepeatedduring  
the 1 hour that the alarms are active.  
Sleepfunction  
Thesleeptimerwillautomaticallyswitchofftheradioafterapresettimehas  
elapsed.  
MHz  
FM  
ALARM  
1. Pressandcontinuetoholddownthe  
buttonthedisplaywillcycle  
throughtheavailablesleeptimesintheorder90-60-30-15-90.Release  
the  
button when the required sleep time appears in the display.  
symbol will appear in the display and the radio will play the  
The  
MHz  
FM  
last station selected.  
2. To cancel the sleep function, press the Power button, the  
ALARM  
symbol will disappear and the display will revert to showing real time.  
Displaybacklight  
When the radio is powered via the mains the display backlight will remain  
illuminated unless turned off by pressing the Light button.  
Light  
WhenyourradioispoweredbybatteriespressingtheLightbutton willturn  
on the display backlight and illuminate the display for approximately 2  
minutes. The displaybacklightmaybeturnedoffimmediatelybypressing  
the Light button.  
 
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Lock Switch  
The Lock switch located on the right-hand side of your radio is used to  
preventunintentionaloperation.  
1. Set theLockswitch totheup'locked'position, the  
symbolwill  
MHz  
FM  
appearinthedisplay.ThePower andallotherbuttonswillbedisabled.  
This will prevent accidental operation when the radio is packed in a  
suitcase. To release the Lock switch move the switch to the down  
'unlocked' position, the  
display.  
symbol will be removed from the  
Headphonessocket  
A 3.5mm Headphone Socket located on the right-hand end of you radio  
isprovidedforusewitheitherheadphonesoranearpiece. Insertingaplug  
automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker.  
TUNING  
VOLUME  
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Reset button  
If the radio fails to operate correctly, or some digits on the display are  
missing or incomplete carry out the following procedure.  
RESET  
1. With the aid of a suitable implement (the end of a paper clip) press the  
reset button located on the underside of your radio for at least 5  
seconds, this will reset the microprocessor, clock time and clear all  
stations stored in preset memory.  
If a problem persists our technical staff would be pleased to help offer any  
assistance on operating the radio. Our technical helpline number is, 0181  
7580338.  
Circuit Features  
Loudspeaker  
Specifications  
Power Requirements  
125mm4ohms  
Mains  
AC 230 volts, 50Hz  
4 x LR20 (D size)  
only  
Batteries  
OutputPower  
Mains  
1.8 Watts  
0.9 Watts  
Batteries  
Battery Life  
Approx. 70 hours of listening for 4 hours a day at  
normal volume using alkaline cells.  
Headphonesocket  
3.5mm dia  
Aerial System FM  
Telescopicaerial  
Frequency Coverage  
FM  
87.5-108MHz  
522-1710kHz  
144-279kHz  
MW  
LW  
Built-in Ferrite aerial  
Built-in Ferrite aerial  
MW  
LW  
 
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The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked N or  
colouredBLACK.  
General  
Do not allow this unit to be exposed to water or steam. 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 or LW bands.  
ThewirecolouredBROWNmustbeconnectedtotheterminalmarkedLor  
colouredRED.  
Mainssupply  
The R983 will operate from a supply of AC 230 volts, 50Hz  
only.  
E(Earth)  
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted  
is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short  
to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved  
extension lead or adaptor. If in doubt consult your dealer.  
Brown(Live)  
3 amp  
L
Ifnonethelessthemainsplugiscutoff, removethefuseanddisposeofthe  
plugimmediately,toavoidapossibleshockhazardbyinadvertentconnec-  
tion to the mains supply.  
Blue (Neutral)  
N
Ifthisproductisnotsuppliedwithamainsplug, oronehastobefitted, then  
follow the instructions given below:  
Cord  
IMPORTANT. DO NOT make any connection to the larger terminal which  
is marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol  
GreenorGreen-and-yellow.  
or coloured  
Fuse  
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following  
codes :-  
Whenreplacingthefuseonlya3AASTAapprovedtoBS1362typeshould  
be used and be sure to re-fit the fuse cover.  
BLUE - NEUTRAL  
BROWN - LIVE  
IFINDOUBT-CONSULTAQUALIFIEDELECTRICIAN.  
Replacement fuse holders are available from Roberts Radio Technical  
Services Department at the address shown on the rear of this manual.  
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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,subjecttotheprocedurestatedbelow.Shouldanycomponentorpartfailduringthisguaranteeperioditwillberepairedorreplacedfreeofcharge.  
Theguaranteedoesnotcover:  
1. Damage resulting from incorrect use.  
2.Consequentialdamage.  
3. Receiverswithremovedordefacedserialnumbers.  
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  
beabletoattendtoanydefectquicklyandefficiently, butshoulditbenecessarythedealerwillreturntheinstrumenttothecompanysservicedepartment  
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 (Mon-Fri)  
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