FM / MW dual alarm clock radio with instant time set
Please read this manual before use
Controls
(Top)
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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
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Controls
(Front)
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12. LED display
13. Alarm indicator
14. Day of week indicators
15. AM indicator
16. Dial scale
17. Low battery indicator
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Controls
(Left and right side)
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18. Alarm 1 switch
19. Alarm 2 switch
20. Dimmer switch
21. Tuning control
22. Waveband switch
23. Volume control
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Controls
(Rear)
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24. Wire FM aerial
25. Back-up Battery compartment
26. Headphone socket
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Switching on
1. Place your clock radio on a flat 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 fitted 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.
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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 sections.
Setting the time manually
1. Press and hold down the Time button.
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2. WhilstholdingdowntheTimebuttonpresstheUporDownbuttonsto
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.
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Setting the year manually
1. TosettheyearholddownboththeTimeandDatebuttons.Thedisplay
will change to show the year.
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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.
Setting the date manually
1. To set the date hold down the Date button.
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2. Whilst holding down the Date button set the correct date using the
Up or Down buttons.
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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.
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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 selected.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. ThealarmwillsoundMondaytoFridayatthepresettimefor90minutes.
To switch off the alarm until the next day press the On/Off button.
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4. To switch off the alarms permanently set Alarm 1 or 2 switch to 'Off'.
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Weekend alarm
1. Press and hold down the Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 buttons depending on
which alarm you wish to set.
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2. WhilstholdingdownAlarm1orAlarm2buttonsrepeatedlypressand
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.
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4. To switch off the alarms permanently set Alarm 1 or 2 switch to 'Off'.
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Everyday alarm
1. Press and hold down the Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 buttons depending on
which alarm you wish to set.
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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.
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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'.
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Checking alarm times
1. Press and hold down either Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 buttons depending
which alarm you want to check.
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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 for approximately 9 minutes
bypressingtheSnoozebutton.Thissequencecanberepeatedduring
the 90 minute alarm period.
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2. During the snooze interval the Alarm indicator will flash.
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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.
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1. When using the radio, press and hold down the Sleep button. The
display will show the sleep time.
2. WhilstholdingdowntheSleepbutton, presstheUporDownbuttons
to set the sleep time between 2 and 90 minutes.
3. To cancel the sleep timer and switch off the radio before the chosen
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sleep time has elapsed, press the On/Off button.
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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.
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5. The Wire aerial located on the rear of your clock radio is for FM
reception.Thewireshouldbefullyextendedandpositionedforoptimum
reception.
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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.
Dimmer control
In order to adapt the intensity of the display 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.
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Back-up battery
As with all batteries, eventually the built in lithium battery will need to be
replaced.Anumber 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
firsttime,determinetheamountoftimebeforebatteryreplacement.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.Afresh 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 replacement.
IMPORTANT: The batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat
such as sunshine, fire 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.
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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.
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6. Replace the battery cover.
7. Check that the 'Battery low' indicator is not lit.
IMPORTANT:Dangerofexplosionifbatteryisincorrectlyreplaced.Replace
only with the same or equivalent type.
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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.
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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 zone using
the Up or Down buttons. See following table for details of time zones
and their offsets relative to GMT.
Zone
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Offset (Hours)
GMT 0
Zone
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Offset (Hours)
GMT +/-12
GMT +11
GMT +10
GMT +9
GMT +8
GMT +7
GMT +6
GMT +5
GMT +4
GMT +3
GMT +2
GMT +1
GMT -1
GMT -2
GMT -3
GMT -4
GMT -5
GMT -6
GMT -7
GMT -8
GMT -9
GMT -10
GMT -11
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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:Excessivesoundpressurefromearphonesandheadphones
can cause hearing loss.
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Specifications
Power Requirements
Mains
Circuit features
Loudspeaker
76 mm
1W
AC 230 volts, 50Hz
1 x CR2032 Lithium (3 - 5 year life)
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Back-up Battery
Output power
Aerial System
Frequency Coverage
FM
Wire Aerial
FM
MW
87.5 - 108MHz
515 - 1635 kHz
MW
Built-in Ferrite aerial
The Company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice.
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Asthesecoloursmaynotcorrespondwiththecolouredmarkingsidentifying
the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:-
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 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.
IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN
The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked N or
coloured BLACK.
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 wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked L
or coloured RED.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following
codes :-
BLUE - NEUTRAL
BROWN - LIVE
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 fitted in the
plug, adaptor or distribution board.
IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
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Your clock radio should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and
that no objects filled 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 flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on
the product.
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 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.
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The name plate is located on the underside of the unit.
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.
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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.
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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 at the address shown on the rear of this manual.
These statements do not affect the statutory rights of a consumer.
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