CR980
3 Band Dual Alarm
Clock Radio
Please read this manual before use
Controls
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12. Autodimmer
13. PM indicator
14. Alarm 1 indicator
15. Clock display
16. Alarm 2 indicator
17. Tuningscale
18. Wavebandswitch(onend)
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General
Fuse
Do not allow this unit to be exposed to water or steam. Do not leave the
unit where excessive heat could cause damage. 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 and LW bands.
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.
Back-up battery
Mains supply
Slide the battery cover catch in the direction of the arrow. Remove the
battery cover. Fit a 9 volt IEC size 6F22 (6LR61, PP3) or equivalent
battery into the compartment. Replace the battery cover. The time and
alarm settings will be retained during a temporary failure of the AC mains
supply. The LED display will not be operational. The battery is not
necessary for the unit to function.
The CR980 will operate from a supply of AC 230 volts, 50Hz
only.
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.
Aerials
The wire aerial located on the rear of the CR980 is for FM reception. The
wire should be fully extended and positioned for optimum reception
IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN
There is a built in ferrite aerial for MW and LW stations. Rotate the CR980
to the position giving best reception.
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
Important
If an alarm time has not been set and the Function switch is left in the
'Auto' or 'Alarm' position, the alarm/radio will operate at 12.00 midnight.
If you do not require the alarm function, ensure that the Function switch
is correctly set to the 'Off' position. The display alarm indicators will be
switched off.
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 identi-
fying 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.
If you need any further advice, please
call our Technical Helpline on
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0181 758 0338 (Mon-Fri)
Operating the Radio
Quick on/off feature
The radio is equipped with three wavebands to enable you to select the
programme of your choice. The FM waveband requires the use of an
external aerial wire which can be found at the rear of the unit.
The Sleep and Time/Alarm off button can be used together as a
convenient way to turn the radio on and off when it is required to operate
for a short period of less than one hour.
This should be uncoiled and positioned for the best reception. The MW
andLWwavebandsuseaninternalaerialwhichisdirectional. Forthebest
reception, it may be necessary to rotate the radio.
Alarm time
To display the alarm time, press theAlarmbutton. When you release the
button, the display reverts to real time. Use the Fast and Slow buttons
whilst holding down theAlarm button to set the desiredAL1orAL2time.
Ensure the correct AM/PM setting is observed.
Connect the mains plug to a wall socket.
Set the Waveband switch to FM, MW or LW and the Function switch to
'On'.
Note: The alarm time can only be set with the Alarm switch in the
AL1orAL2position. If the Alarm switch is set toAL1+2, then
pressing theAlarmbutton will only display the real time, not
alarm time.
The Volume control should be adjusted as required.
Tune the radio to the desired programme by adjusting theTuning
control.
Alarm Function
To switch off the radio, set the Function switch to 'Off'. If the radio does
not switch off this may be caused by inadvertent operation of the Sleep
function. Press the Time/Alarm off button once to cancel the sleep
function and switch the radio off.
Your CR980 has both single or dual alarm functions and can be set to
operate at one of two preset times or both, as required. For example, you
might want one time for during the week and another for the weekend, or
two different times for the same day of the week.
Setting the Clock
Single alarm
When the mains plug is connected to the power supply the clock display
will show 12.00 AM (Midnight) indicating the time requires setting.
If you require the alarm to operate once at a given time setting, set the
required alarm time as described above and position theAlarm switch to
either AL1 or AL2. Set the Function switch to 'Alarm' (for waking to the
alarm tone) or'Auto'(for waking to the radio). The respective LED alarm
indicator will now be lit and the alarm/radio will operate at the set time.
Real time
To set the time, press the Time/Alarm off button and either the Fast or
Slow button simultaneously. The Fast button is to advance the time
display quickly - use it to advance swiftly through several hours, follow up
by using the Slow button to set the exact time. The time display will
advance each time the button is depressed, or automatically if it is kept
depressed. Release the buttons when the correct time is shown.
You could now set the the second alarm function in the same way and
simply position the Alarm switch to AL1 on weekdays and AL2 on
weekends.
Note: Once the AL1 or AL2 has operated, press the Time/Alarm
off buttononce, thealarm/radiowillsoundagainthenextday
unless the Function switch is set to 'Off'.
Note: Ensure that the time is correctly set for eitherAMorPM. The
PM indicator must be lit forPM operation. If the indicator is
not lit the time displayed is AM.
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If an alarm time has not been set and the Function switch is left in the
'Buzz' or 'Auto' position, the alarm/radio will operate at 12.00 midnight.
If you do not require the alarm function, ensure that the Function switch
is correctly set to the 'Off' position. The display alarm indicators will be
switched off.
Dual alarm
If you require the alarm to operate at two different times on one day, first
position the Alarm switch to 'AL1' and set the required alarm time. Then
move the Alarm switch to 'AL2' and set the second desired alarm time.
When both alarms have been set, move the alarm switch to 'AL1+2'.
Ensure that the Function switch is in the 'Alarm' position. The display
alarm indicators will both be lit and the alarms will now operate at the
programmed time.
Snooze Function
Alternatively, when the radio or buzzer alarms can be silenced for
approximately 7 minutes by pressing theSnoozebutton, after which time
the alarm will switch on again. This can be repeated within the 59 minute
alarm on time.
Once the'AL1'has operated, press theTime/Alarm offbutton once. The
alarm/radio will switch off and will operate again at a preselected 'AL2'
time. Press theTime/Alarm off button again to cancel.AL1and AL2will
sound again the next day unless the function switch is set to 'Off'.
Note: If dual alarm has been chosen, the second wake function
will operate despite the use of the SNOOZE button.
Wake to alarm
Sleep Function
Once the alarm time is set, move the Alarm switch to the 'AL1', 'AL2' or
'AL1+AL2' position. Set theFunction switch to 'Alarm'. TheAL1orAL2
indicator (or both, if dual alarm has been chosen) will light and the alarm
tone(s) will then sound at the preset time.
Your CR980 digital clock radio can be set to operate the radio and switch
off automatically after a preset period, adjustable up to 59 minutes. To set
the sleep function, switch the Function switch to 'Off, 'Auto' or 'Alarm'
depending on whether or not you require the alarm function the following
day.
Toturnoffthealarmimmediately, eitherpresstheTime/Alarm offbutton,
in which case the alarm will operate again 24 hours later, or slide the
Function switch to 'Off' position to switch off the alarm function.
Press the Sleepbutton briefly and observe that the display indicates the
preset time (59 minutes).
Note: The'AL1'and'AL2'buzzer tones are different for easy recognition.
Hold the Sleep button depressed - the clock display will then automati-
callycountdownfrom59minutestooneminute. Releasethebuttonwhen
the desired sleep time is displayed.
Wake to radio
Set the Alarm switch to the 'AL1', 'AL2' or 'AL1+AL2' position. Set the
Function switch to'Auto'. TheAL1orAL2indicator (or both, if dual alarm
has been chosen) will light and the radio will then operate at the preset
time.
Set the Tuning and Volume controls as required.
Tocancelthesleepfunctionbeforethepresettimehaselapsed, pressthe
Time/Alarm off button once. The radio will switch off.
Note: Ensure that theVolumecontrol is set at an adequate level to
wake you up. If not manually switched off, the radio and the
alarm tone will automatically switch off after 59 minutes.
AutoDimmer
The Auto Dimmer located on the top left side of the LED display will
automatically adjust the intensity of the clock display to suit room
brightness.
If you need any further advice, please
call our Technical Helpline on
6
0181 758 0338 (Mon-Fri)
Clock
Specifications
Power Requirements
Mains
Battery back-up
AC 230 volts, 50Hz
only
12 Hr AM/PM display
Wake to buzzer or radio alarms
7 minute snooze function
59 minute Sleep timer
Back-up Battery
IEC size 6LR61 (PP3)
Radio
Waveband coverage
FM
LW
MW
88 - 108 MHz
150 - 260 kHz
540 - 1600 kHz
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. 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
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
IsleworthMiddlesex
TW7 6EG
Technical Helpline:-0181 758 0338
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