CR9919
time cube clock radio
with atomic clock accuracy
Weekend
Cancel
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Fri
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MSF Signal
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2
3
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Auto
Dimmer
1
2
Auto
Summer
Radio 4
Radio 3
ILR
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Radio 2 Local Radio 1
Local
88 92 96 100 104 106
108
MHz
FM
MW 540 600
700 800 1000 1300 1600 kHz
CR 9919
Please read this manual before use
Controls (front)
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12. Alarm 2 indicator
13. Auto dimmer
14. Alarm 1 indicator
Weekend
Cancel
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Fri
6
Sat
7
15. MSF signal/Day of week indicators
16. Auto summer indicator
17. LED dial pointer
MSF Signal
1
2
3
4
5
14
13
Auto
Dimmer
1
2
18. Time Capsule
Auto
Summer
16
17
Radio 4
Radio 3
Radio 2 Local Radio 1
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ILR
ILR
ILR
Local
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kHz
FM
88 92 96 100 104 106
108
MW 540 600
700 800 1000 1300 1600
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Automatic Winter/Summer Time
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020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)
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Controls (left side)
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Radio
Buzz
Off
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2
Radio
Buzz
Off
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19. Alarm 1 function switch
20. Alarm 2 function switch
3
Controls (right side)
21
22
MW
FM
Tuning
21. Waveband switch
22. Tuning control
23. Battery compartment
(on underside)
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Automatic clock setting
Automatic Winter/Summer Time
1. When switched on the Time Capsule will receive and synchronise
your clock radio to one of the most accurate clocks in the world. The
signal is received from the official UK standard frequency and time
signal transmitter (MSF) located at Rugby in the U.K.
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2. At certain times of the year the MSF transmitter closes down for
maintenance during this time it will be necessary to set the clock
manually (see the sections headed Setting the Time and Date
Manually). Recorded information on transmitter status can be
obtained on 020 8943 6493.
Automatic Winter/Summer Time
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CLOSED
MW 540 600
700 800 1000 1300 1600 kHz
At all other times if the transmitter closes down your clock radio
will continue to run on its own highly accurate internal quartz
crystal time base.
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3. Your clock radio will automatically synchronise with the MSF time
signal when the transmitter is switched back on. The time setting or
synchronisationtakes2to3minutestocompleteifthereceptionofthe
radio time signal is undisturbed. This process will take longer if the
timesignallevelisveryweak(e.g. inlocationsthatarealongdistance
from the MSF transmitter) or if it is subject to interference from
thunderstorms, nearby TV sets, computers or household appliances
that are not suppressed, etc.
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In the event of a mains power failure your clock radio will
automatically synchronise with the MSF time signal and reset
the clock when the mains power is restored.
MW 540 600
700 800 1000 1300 1600 kHz
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Switching on
1. Placeyourclockradioonaflatsurface. Plugthemainsleadintoawall
socketandswitchon. Noteyourclockradiowillnotswitchonuntil
the clock has been set.
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2. The Time Capsule will automatically activate the Radio Controlled
clock and initiate a search for the time signal. When first connected
to the mains supply the MSF signal indicator shows the MSF signal
level. Rotate the Time Capsule or change its position until the highest
signal level is obtained.
3. In most locations the time capsule can be placed behind a
bedside cupboard out of sight. If necessary the Time Capsule can
be secured to the cupboard using the double sided tape provided. If
a more permanent installation is required the base of the Time
Capsule can be snapped open at the split line - the base can then be
securedusingtwosmallscrews. Thetopsectioncanthenbesnapped
back onto the base.
4. We recommended that your clock radio and Time Capsule are placed
as far away as possible from any sources of interference such as
computers or televisions, etc.
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5. When your Time Capsule is receiving the radio time signal, the
seconds digits will appear in the display and the colon will flash once
every second in time with the radio time signal. When the time setting
process has been completed, the exact time and day of the week will
appear in the display. The MSF signal indicator becomes the Day
of week indicator after initial time setting has taken place.
MSF Signal
1
2
3
4
5
6
6. Your clock radio will automatically switch from summer to winter time
and vice versa by following the radio time signal. The Automatic
summer time indicator will light up during summer time.
Auto
Summer
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020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)
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Setting the time manually
Time
(only necessary if the MSF signal is not available)
1. To set the time, press and hold down the Time button and adjust
using the Forward button or Reverse button until the correct time
appears. The clock uses a 24 hour display.
2. After setting the time, your clock radio will continue to run on its own
internalquartztimebaseandwillautomaticallysynchroniseitselfwith
the radio time signal commencing on the 54th minute of every hour.
Once synchronisation is achieved the time and date of the radio time
signal will be restored and displayed.
Reverse
Forward
Note: Pressing the forward or reverse buttons once will cause the
display to move by one digit . Press and hold down the forward or
reverse buttons to rapidly change the display backwards or forwards.
Setting the date manually
Date
(only necessary if the MSF signal is not available)
1. To set the date, press and hold down the Date button and adjust
using the Forward button or Reverse button until the correct date
appears.
Snooze
Reverse
Forward
Setting the year manually
Date
(only necessary if the MSF signal is not available)
1. Tosettheyear, pressthe Datebutton oncetodisplaythedate, within
3 seconds press and hold down the Date button and adjust the year
using the Forward button or Reverse button until the correct year
appears.
Snooze
Reverse
Forward
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Listening to the Radio
1. Switch on the radio by pressing the On/Off button . The LED dial
kHz
kHz
LW
150 170
200 230 260 280
900 1200 1600
pointer will light up indicating that the radio is switched on.
MW
540 600 700
Note your clock radio will not switch on until the clock has been
set.
FM
88
92
96 100 104 106
108
MHz
On/Off
2. SelecttherequiredwavebandusingtheWavebandselectorswitch.
MW FM
3. Tune in to the desired station by rotating the Tuning control. The
station frequency is indicated by the LED dial pointer.
kHz
kHz
LW
150 170
540 600 700
200 230 260 280
900 1200 1600
The Wire aerial located on the rear of your clock radio is for FM
reception. The wire should be fully extended and positioned for
optimumreception.
MW
FM
88
92
96 100 104 106
108
MHz
For MW reception there is a built in ferrite aerial. Rotate your clock
radio to the position giving best reception.
Tuning
4. Adjust the volume by rotating the Volume control.
Volume
5. The radio can be switched off by pressing the On/Off button.
On/Off
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020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)
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Setting alarm times
Your alarm clock radio has two separate alarms which can be set to
activateatdifferenttimes. Thealarmscanbesettowakeyoubyeitherthe
buzzer or the radio.
Intheeventofapowerfailurethebackupbatterywillensurethatthealarm
sounds at the preset time.
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Note alarm times cannot be adjusted until the clock has been set.
Setting alarm 1
1. Press and hold down the Alarm 1 button (
).
1
Reverse
Forward
2. Whilst holding down the Alarm 1 button (
) press the Forward
1
buttonorReversebuttontosettherequiredalarmtime. Releasethe
buttons when the correct alarm time is reached. The clock uses a 24
hour display.
Setting alarm 2
1. Press and hold down the Alarm 2 button (
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2
2. Whilst holding down the Alarm 2 button (
) press the Forward
2
2
buttonorReversebuttontosettherequiredalarmtime. Releasethe
buttons when the correct alarm time is reached. The clock uses a 24
hour display .
Reverse
Forward
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Checking the Alarm Times
1. To check alarm 1 time, press the Alarm 1 button (
) the display
) the display
1
will show alarm 1 time whilst the button is held down.
1
2. To check alarm 2 time, press the Alarm 2 button (
2
will show alarm 2 time whilst the button is held down.
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Setting the alarms to wake to buzzer
1. Set the alarm time as previously described.
2
1
Radio
Buzz
Off
Radio
Buzz
Off
2. Set the Alarm 1 function switch or Alarm 2 function switch to the
'Buzz' position. The corresponding Alarm indicators will light.
3. The buzzer alarm will sound every day at the preset time for 60
minutes.
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2
4. To turn off the alarm until the next day press the On/Off button.
5. To turn off the alarms permanently set the Alarm 1 function switch
or Alarm 2 function switch to the 'Off' position.
To make a distinction between alarm 1 and alarm 2 the alarm signals
have a different sound pitch:
On/Off
2
1
Alarm 1 = lower pitch alarm signal
Alarm 2 = higher pitch alarm signal
Radio
Buzz
Off
Radio
Buzz
Off
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020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)
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Setting the alarms to wake to radio
1. Set the alarm time as previously described.
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1
Radio
Buzz
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Radio
Buzz
Off
2. Set the Alarm 1 function switch or Alarm 2 function switch to the
'Radio' position. The corresponding Alarm indicators will light.
3. Ensure that a station is tuned in and the Volume control is set to the
1
2
requiredlevel.
4. Theradioalarmwillsoundeverydayatthepresettimefor60minutes.
5. To turn off the alarm until the next day press the On/Off button.
6. To turn off the alarms permanently set the Alarm 1 function switch
2
1
or Alarm 2 function switch to the 'Off' position.
Radio
Radio
Buzz
Off
Buzz
Off
Snooze control
Date
The radio or buzzer alarms can be silenced for 5 minutes by pressing the
Snooze button. This sequence can be repeated during the alarm cycle
(60 min).
Snooze
Sleep timer
The radio can be set to turn off after a preset time has elapsed.
Press and hold down the Sleep button until the desired time is reached
(maximum90minutesin10minutesteps).Theradiowillswitchoffafterthe
sleeptimehaselapsed.Tocancelthesleepfunctionbeforethepresettime
has expired, press the On/Off button.
Sleep
On/Off
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Alarm weekend cancel
The alarms can be automatically cancelled at weekends.
Weekend
Cancel
Weekend
Cancel
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
Sat
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1. To enable the weekend cancel function, press the Weekend cancel
MSF Signal
1
2
3
4
5
6
button. The Weekend cancel indicator will light up in the display.
2. Press the Weekend cancel button again to turn off the indicator and
disable this function.
Auto Dimmer
The Auto Dimmer located on the left side of the LED display will
automatically adjust the intensity of the clock display to suit room
brightness.
Auto
Dimmer
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Specifications
Circuit Features
Power Requirements
Mains
Loudspeaker
75mm diameter 8 ohms
Output power 350mW
AC 230 volts, 50Hz
only
Back-up Battery
IEC size 6LR61 (6F22, PP3)
Aerial System
FM
Wire Aerial
Frequency Coverage
FM
87.5 - 108MHz
525 - 1610kHz
MW
Built-in Ferrite aerial
MW
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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General
Fuse
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 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.
Mainssupply
Back-upBattery(notnecessaryfortheunittofunction)
The CR9919 will operate from a supply of AC 230volts, 50Hz
only.
Slide the battery cover catch in the direction of the arrow. Remove the
batterycover.Fita9voltIECsize6LR61(6F22,PP3)orequivalentbattery
into the compartment. Replace the battery cover.
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.
Thetimeandalarmsettingswillberetainedduringatemporaryfailureofthe
AC mains supply. The LED display will not be operational but the
Radio and buzzer alarms will continue to operate at their preset
times.
The correct style of plug to suit your household together with a correctly
rated fuse should be fitted.
If your clock radio is not to be used for a prolonged period of time, remove
the battery to avoid damage by battery leakage.
IFINDOUBT-CONSULTAQUALIFIEDELECTRICIAN
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
(Underside)
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
E(Earth)
or coloured BLACK.
Brown(Live)
3 amp
The wire coloured BROWN must be
connected to the terminal marked L
or coloured RED.
L
Blue (Neutral)
N
Mains Lead
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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.
Theguaranteedoesnotcover:
1. Damage resulting from incorrect use.
2. Consequentialdamage.
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.
ROBERTSRADIOTECHNICALSERVICESDEPARTMENT
97-99 Worton Road
Isleworth Middlesex
TW7 6EG
Technical Helpline:- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)
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