CR9980
Triple Alarm CD Clock Radio
Please read this manual before use
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Controls
Front
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1. Snooze button
2. Summer Time button
3. Auto Dimmer
5. Wake button
9. Alarm Off button
10. Display
13. Time Zone button
14. Tuning Up button
15. Tuning Down button
16. Sleep button
6. Display button
7. Time Set button
8. Alarm Set button
11. Radio On button
12. Radio Band button
4. Power indicator
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Controls
Top
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20. F.Skip button/Mem. Up
21. Repeat button
17. Memory button
18. B.Skip button/Mem. Down
19. Stop/Off button
22. Play/Pause button
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Controls
Left hand side
Right hand side
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23. Headphone socket
24. Volume control
25. Battery compartment (on underside)
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Controls
Main display
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26. Summer time indicator
27. Time zone indicator
28. Time set indicator
29. Sleep indicator
31. Alarm mode indicator
32. Year indicator
33. Month indicator
34. Day indicator
30. Random/repeat play indicator
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Switching on
1. Place the unit on a flat surface. Plug the mains lead into a wall socket
and switch on at the wall socket.
Setting the time zone
To set your clock radio to another Time Zone, please proceed as
follows:
Note there are 24 time zones programmed into your CD clock radio
as follows:
ZONE 00 - GMT
ZONE 12 - GMT +/- 12
ZONE 13 - GMT +11
ZONE 14 - GMT +10
ZONE 15 - GMT +9
ZONE 16 - GMT +8
ZONE 17 - GMT +7
ZONE 18 - GMT +6
ZONE 19 - GMT +5
ZONE 20 - GMT +4
ZONE 21 - GMT +3
ZONE 22 - GMT +2
ZONE 23 - GMT +1
ZONE 01 - GMT -1
ZONE 02 - GMT -2
ZONE 03 - GMT -3
ZONE 04 - GMT -4
ZONE 05 - GMT -5
ZONE 06 - GMT -6
ZONE 07 - GMT -7
ZONE 08 - GMT -8
ZONE 09 - GMT -9
ZONE 10 - GMT -10
ZONE 11 - GMT -11
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1. Press and hold the Time Zone button. The clock display will show
the time zone setting icon and the Zone 00 setting.
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2. Whilst holding down the Time Zone button press the Tuning Up or
Tuning Down buttons to select your time zone.
3. When the correct time zone is displayed, release the Time Zone
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button.
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Setting the time and date
Note: When the unit is set to CD mode or radio you cannot set the time
and date.
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1. Press and hold the Time Set button for 2 seconds.
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2. The clock display will change to show the time setting icon
the minutes will flash.
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3. Press the Tuning Up and Tuning Down buttons to increase or
decrease the minutes.
Note:Forrapidtimeadjustment, pressandholdthe TuningUporTuning
Down buttons.
4. Press the Time Set button again. The hour will flash in the clock
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display.
5. Press the Tuning Up and Tuning Down buttons to increase or
decrease the hour. The clock uses a 12 hour display with an AM and
PM indicator. Ensure that the correct 12 hour cycle is selected.
6. Press the Time Set button a third time. The day will flash in the clock
display.
7. Press the Tuning Up and Tuning Down buttons to increase or
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decrease the day.
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Setting the time and date (continued)
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8. Press the Time Set button a fourth time. The month will flash in the
clock display.
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9. Press the Tuning Up or Tuning Down buttons to increase or
decrease the month.
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10. Press the Time Set button a fifth time. The year will flash in the clock
display.
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11. Press the Tuning Up or Tuning Down buttons to increase or
decrease the year.
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12. Press the Time Set button a final time to store the settings. The time
setting icon will disappear.
If you pause from setting the time and date at any point, for more than
9 seconds, the display will revert to normal operation.
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Summer time
1. To adjust the clock to summer time, press and hold the Summer
Time button for approximately two seconds. The
icon will
appear in the display and the time will increase by one hour.
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2. To return to winter time, press and hold the Summer Time button for
approximately two seconds. The
icon will disappear in the display
and the time will decrease by one hour.
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Listening to the Radio
1. Switch on your radio by pressing the Radio On button.
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2. Thebacklightwillchangefromgreentoorange. Theradioicon
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the station frequency will show in the display. After approximately 10
seconds the display will revert back to showing the time.
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3. The current waveband is displayed at the top of the display. To set a
radio band (FM or MW), press and release the Radio Band button
until the required band is shown.
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4. Tune in to the desired station by pressing the Tuning Up or Tuning
Down buttons. The station frequency is indicated in the display.
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To tune to a station automatically, press and hold the Tuning Up or
Tuning Down buttons until the required station frequency flashes in
the display.
The Wire aerial located on the rear of your CD 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 CD
clock radio to the position giving best reception.
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5. Adjust the volume by rotating the Volume control.
6. When the selected band is FM and the station being received is an
FM Stereo station the stereo icon
will show in the display,
otherwise the mono icon will be displayed.
7. Press the Display button at any time to switch between clock and
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radio displays.
8. The radio can be switched off by pressing the Stop/Off button on the
top of the unit. The backlight will return to green and the clock display
will show.
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Storing stations in memory
1. Tune in the radio to the required station.
2. Press the Memory button. The Memory indicator will flash on the
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display.
3. Select the required memory position by using the F.skip/Mem. Up or
B.skip/Mem. Down buttons. The position number will show on the
display.
4. Store this station by pressing the Memory button.
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5. Repeat the above steps until you have programmed all your favourite
stations (maximum 15 stations for FM and 15 stations for MW) into
the memory.
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6. Use the F.skip/Mem. Up or B.skip/Mem. Down buttons. to cycle
through your programmed stations to listen to them at any time whilst
in radio mode.
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Compact discs
Use only Digital Audio CDs which have the
symbol.
Never write on a CD or attach any sticker to the CD. Always hold the CD
at the edge and store it in its case after use with the label facing up.
To remove dust and dirt, breathe on the CD and wipe it with a soft,
lint-free cloth in a straight line from the centre towards the edge.
Cleaning agents may damage the CD
Do not expose the CD to rain, moisture, sand, or to excessive heat. (e.g.
from heating equipment or in motor cars parked in the sun).
Warning: CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT means that the laser's
construction makes it inherently safe so that the legally prescribed
maximum permissible radiation values can never be exceeded
Caution: Using any equipment or devices other than those described
and specified in these operating instructions, or tampering with the unit
in any way, can result in dangerous exposure to radiation.
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Inserting a CD
1. To open the CD compartment, lift the CD door on the edge marked
'Open'.
2. Press the CD onto the spindle and close the CD door.
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3. Press the Play/Pause button to enter the CD standby mode.
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4. Press the Play/Pause button on the top of the unit again. The CD
player will scan the contents of the CD and the total duration of the
CD will appear in the display along with the total number of tracks.
The backlight will change to red and the CD icon
will appear.
After a few seconds the display will revert back to clock mode.
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5. Pressthe Displaybuttonatanytimetoswitchbetweentheclockand
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CD displays.
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Playing a CD
1. Press the Play/Pause buttonto start playback. The display will show
the time elapsed for the current track. The track number will show on
the right side of the display.
After a few seconds the display will revert back to clock time.
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2. Adjust the volume to the required level by rotating the Volume
control located on the right hand side of the unit.
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3. To pause playback press the Play/Pause button. The track time
elapsed and the track number will appear in the display. To resume
playback press the Play/Pause button again.
4. PresstheDisplaybutton atanytimetoswitchbetweentheclockand
CD displays.
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5. To stop playback, press the Stop/Off button. The display will show
the total number of tracks on the CD and the total duration of the disc.
6. To take out the CD, open theCD comportment by lifting theCDdoor
on the edge marked 'Open' and press down on the spindle to remove
the CD. The CD door should only be opened when the CD is in Stop
mode.
7. Press the Stop/Off button again to return to clock mode. The
backlight will change from red to green.
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Selecting a track
Use this function to select a track on the CD.
1. Whilst the CD is playing, press either the F.skip/Mem. Up or B.skip/
Mem. Down buttons to change to the desired track. You can also
skip tracks when the player is in stop mode. Skip to the desired track
using the F.skip/Mem. Up or B.skip/Mem. Down buttons.
2. Press the Play/Pause button to play the selected track.
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Search function
Use this function to find a particular musical passage within a track.
1. Whilst the CD is playing, press and hold down either theF.skip/Mem.
Up or B.skip/Mem. Down buttons.
2. The track time elapsed will show on the display. Release the button
when you hear the desired passage.
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CD repeat mode
Use this function to repeat a single track or repeat the entire CD.
1. Whilst the CD is playing press the Repeat button once to repeat the
current track. The repeat track icon
track will be repeated indefinitely.
will appear and the selected
2. Press the Repeat button again to repeat all tracks on the CD. The
repeat CD icon
will display and all the tracks on the CD will
be repeated indefinitely.
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3. To cancel repeat playback repeatedly press the Repeat button until
the repeat CD icon disappears. Normal play will resume.
CD random mode
Use this function to play tracks on the CD in random order.
1. Whilst the CD is playing press the Repeat button three times. The
RANDOM/REPEAT play indicator
will appear and flash in
the display.
2. Press the Repeat button again to repeat all tracks on the CD in a
random order.
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3. To cancel repeat playback press theRepeat button again to resume
normal play.
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Programmed play
Use this function to programme the player to play selected tracks on the
CD in the order that you want to hear them played. A maximum of 21
tracks can be programme.
Note: You cannot programme the CD whilst it is playing. If the CD is
playing press the Stop/Off button to stop playback and the display
shows the total number of tracks. After you press the Memory button,
you must select a track number and press the Memory button again
within 10 seconds while the Memory indicator is flashing. If the indicator
stops flashing, the unit will exit the programme mode and the track
number will not be entered in the programme memory.
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1. WhilsttheCDisinStopmode, presstheMemorybutton. Thedisplay
will show ‘P_01’ and the Memory indicator will flash.
2. Select the first track using the F.skip/Mem. Up or B.skip/Mem.
Down buttons. The track number selector will show on the display.
Store this track by pressing the Memory button. The selected track
is entered into the programme memory and the display advances to
'P_02'.
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3. Repeat the above steps until you have completed your programme
(maximum 21 tracks). Press the Play/Pause button to commence
playoftheselectedtracks. Thedisplaywillshowthefirstprogrammed
track number for a few seconds and then return to the correct time.
4. After all programmed tracks have been played the player stops. If you
pressthePlay/Pausebutton, theprogrammedtrackswillplayagain.
To cancel programmed playback, stop the playback by pressing the
Stop/Off button.
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Note:Youcanprogrammethesametracktoplaymultipletimesifdesired.
If you press the Skip up or Skip down button to select tracks but forget
to press the Play/Pause button, after 10 seconds the unit will return to
the current time. If you want to switch off the unit at this moment press the
Stop/Off button twice.
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Erasing a programme
1. Programmes are erased by pressing the Stop/Off button, or
interrupting the mains supply.
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Setting Alarm Times
Your unit has three separate alarms (Alarm 1, Alarm 2 and Alarm 3) that
can be set and used independently and can be set to wake you with the
radio, the CD player or by a buzzer. You can use the alarms to wake three
people at different times with 5 wake up options:
1 - 5 Monday through Friday
1 - 6 Monday through Saturday
1 - 7 Every day
6 - 7 Saturday and Sunday only
7 - 7 Sunday only
The procedure for setting the alarm times is the same for Alarm 1, Alarm
2 and Alarm 3
Note: You cannot set the alarm times when the CD or Radio functions are
selected
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To set the alarm times:
1. Press the Stop/Off button to ensure that the unit is in the clock mode
(green display).
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Setting alarm times (continued)
2. Select the required alarm system (Alarm 1, Alarm 2 or Alarm 3) by
pressing the Alarm Set button until the alarm system you require is
shown in the display. The display will change from the current time to
the alarm time.
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3. Press either the Tuning up or Tuning down buttons to select the
mode of alarm that wish to be woken up by, i.e radio
buzzer
, CD
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4. Press the Time Set button to confirm the mode and the minutes icon
will flash in the display.
5. Press the Tuning up or Tuning down buttons to increase or
decrease the minutes.
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6. Press the Time Set button to confirm the minutes and the hours icon
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will flash in the display.
7. Press the Tuning up or Tuning down buttons to increase or
decrease the hours.
Note: The clock uses a 12 hour display with an AM and a PM indicator.
Ensure that the correct 12 hour cycle is selected, i.e. AM or PM indicator
illuminated.
8. Press the Time Set button to confirm the hours and the time in hours
and minutes will show in the display.
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Setting alarm times (continued)
9. Press the Wake button as necessary to set the alarm day options.
The display will show the applicable numbers as shown below for the
setting selected:
1 - 5 Monday through Friday
1 - 6 Monday through Saturday
1 - 7 Every day
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6 - 7 Saturday and Sunday only
7 - 7 Sunday only
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10. Press the Time Set button to confirm the alarm day choice.
Radio
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Switch on the radio by pressing the Radio On button.
Select the required waveband by pressing the Radio Band
button until your preferred radio band is selected.
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Tune in to the station you require using the Tuning Up or Tuning
Down buttons. The frequency of the station that you have
selected is shown in the display.
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Adjust the volume by rotating the Volume control.
Press the Stop/Off button to turn the system off and return to
the clock mode.
CD Player
Insert a CD in the CD player.
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Press the Play/Pause button to enter he CD mode.
Press the Play/Pause button again to start playing the CD.
Adjust the volume by rotating the Volume control.
Press the Stop/Off button twice to turn the system off and return
to the clock mode.
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Setting alarm times (continued)
11. At the time that the alarm is set to go off:
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The Radio will switch on and play for 60 minutes (if set to the Radio
mode).
The CD will switch on and play for 60 minutes (if set to the CD
mode).
The buzzer will switch on and sound for 60 minutes (if set to the
clock mode).
12. To switch off the alarm and reset it for the next day press the Alarm
Set button.
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Cancelling an Alarm
Once an alarm has been set, it is possible to cancel the alarm as follows.
1. Press the Alarm Set button to select the alarm to be cancelled
(alarm 1, alarm 2 or alarm 3).
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2. Press the tuning up or tuning down button to select the appropriate
alarm function to be cancelled (radio, CD or buzzer).
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3. Press the Alarm Off button to cancel the alarm.
The display will automatically return to the time screen. If more than one
alarm is to be cancelled, it will be necessary to repeat the above
procedure for each alarm.
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Snooze Control
The Radio, CD or Buzzer alarms can be silenced for 8 minutes by
pressingtheSnooze button. Thissequencecanberepeatedthroughout
the 60 minute alarm period.
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Checking the Alarm Times
Use this function whenever you want to check the alarm time settings.
1. Press the Alarm Set button. The alarm 1 time will show in the
display. After a few seconds the display will change to show the
selected days for the alarm.
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2. Press the Alarm Set button again. The alarm 2 time will show in the
display. After a few seconds the display will change to show the
selected days for the alarm.
3. Press the Alarm Set button a third time. The Alarm 3 time will show
in the display. After a few seconds the display will change to show the
selected days for the alarm.
4. To revert to clock mode, either press the Alarm Set button or wait a
few seconds and the display will change automatically.
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Sleep timer
1. CD or radio playback can be set to switch off automatically after a
preset time has elapsed. With the unit in either CD or radio mode,
press the Sleep button. The display will show '90' minutes as the
default setting.
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2. Usethe TuningUpor TuningDownbuttonstoincreaseordecrease
the sleep time as follows:
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3. The CD or radio will switch off after the sleep time has elapsed.
4. Tocancelthesleepfunctionbeforethepresettimehasexpired, press
the Stop/Off button.
5. To check the remaining sleep time, press the Sleep button. The time
remaining will appear in the display for a few seconds..
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6. To amend the sleep time after it has been set, press the Sleep
button and press the Tuning Up or Tuning down buttons to
increase or decrease the time.
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Auto Dimmer
1. The Auto Dimmer located on the front of your CD clock radio will
automatically adjust the intensity of the display to suit ambient room
light.
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Headphones
1. A Headphone Socket (3.5mm) located on left side of the unit is
provided for use with either headphones or an earpiece. Inserting a
plug automatically mutes the internal loudspeakers.
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Specifications
Power Requirements
Mains
Circuit Features
Loudspeakers
8 ohms
Output power
2 x 500 mW
AC 230 volts, 50Hz
only
Back up Batteries
2 x LR6 (AA Size) alkaline
Aerial System
FM
Wire Aerial
Built-in Ferrite Aerial
MW
Frequency Coverage
FM
87.5 - 108MHz
522 - 1629kHz
MW
Warning
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT meansthatthelaser'sconstructionmakesitinherentlysafesothatthelegallyprescribedmaximumpermissibleradiation
values can never be exceeded
Caution: Using any equipment or devices other than those described and specified in these operating instructions, or tampering with the unit in
any way, can result in dangerous exposure to radiation.
The Company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice.
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General
Fuse
Do not allow this unit to be exposed to moisture (e.g. dripping or
splashing) or to temperatures exceeding 70 degrees centigrade. 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.
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-upBattery(notnecessaryfortheunittofunction)
Mains supply
Slide the battery cover catch in the direction of the arrow. Open the
battery cover. Fit 2 size LR6 (AA) or equivalent batteries into the
compartment. Observe the correct polarity as shown inside the battery
compartment. Replace the battery cover.
The CR9980 will operate from a supply of AC 230volts, 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 and
the terminal screws and removing the cable.
The time and alarm settings will be retained during a temporary failure of
theACmainssupply. TheLEDdisplaywillnotbeoperational. Thedisplay
will be extinguished to conserve battery life, but the memory will retain
details of the time and alarm time settings.
The correct style of plug to suit your household together with a correctly
rated fuse should be fitted.
IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN
If your CD clock radio is not to be used for a prolonged period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid damage by battery leakage.
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
The Nameplate is located on the underside of your CD clock radio.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following
codes :-
BLUE - NEUTRAL
BROWN - LIVE
Asthesecoloursmaynotcorrespondwiththecolouredmarkingsidentifying
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.
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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 be able to attend to any defect 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 Technical Services department at the address shown on the rear of this manual before taking further action.
These statements do not affect the statutory rights of a consumer.
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020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)
ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES
97-99 Worton Road
Isleworth Middlesex
TW7 6EG
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