CR950
3 Band Radio Controlled
Digital Clock Radio
Please read this manual before use
Controls (Underside)
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21. Display dimmer switch
22. Backup battery cover
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General
Fuse
Donotallowthisunittobeexposedtowaterorsteam.Donotleavetheunit
where excessive heat could cause damage. It is recommended that the
FMbandbeusedwhereverpossibleasbetterresultsintermsofqualityand
freedom from interference will usually be obtained than on the MW or 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.
Backup Battery
Mains supply
Slidethebatterycover(22)inthedirectionofthearrow.Fita9voltIECsize
6LR61 (6F22, 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 but the Radio and Buzzer alarms will continue to function.
TheCR950willoperatefromasupplyofAC230-240volts,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.
Automatic Time Setting
The correct style of plug to suit your household together with a correctly
rated fuse should be fitted.
Connect the CR950 to the mains supply, the built in microprocessor will
automatically activate the receiver of the Radio Controlled clock and
initiate a search for the time signal.
IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN
IMPORTANT. DO NOTmakeanyconnectiontothelargerterminalwhich
is marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol
GreenorGreen-and-yellow.
When the CR950 is receiving the radio time signal, the seconds digits will
appearinthedisplayandthecolonwillflashonceeverysecondintimewith
theradiotimesignal. Whenthetimesettingprocesshasbeencompleted,
the exact time and day of the week will appear in the display.
or coloured
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following
codes :-
The CR950 receives the sycronisation signal from one of the most
accurate clocks in the world. The signal is transmitted from the official UK
standard frequency and time signal transmitter MSF located at Rugby in
theU.K.Note:During??theMSFtransmitterclosesdownformaintainence
duringthistimeitwillbenecesarrytosettheclockmanualy(seethesection
headedSettingtheTimeandDateManually).TheCR950willautomaticaly
synchronisewiththeMSFtimesignalwhenthetransmitterisswitchedon.
BLUE - NEUTRAL
BROWN - LIVE
Asthesecoloursmaynotcorrespondwiththecolouredmarkingsidentify-
ing the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked N or
colouredBLACK.
ThewirecolouredBROWNmustbeconnectedtotheterminalmarkedLor
colouredRED.
Automatic Synchronization
Once the time has been set by the radio time signal, the CR950 will
continuerunningonitsinternalprecision4.19MHzquartztimebase, with
synchronisation to the radio time signal taking place once every hour
starting at the 54th minute.
If you need any further advice, please
call our Technical Helpline on
0181 758 0338 (Mon-Fri)
The precision of the CR950 is not significantly affected even if synchroni-
sation is successful only a few times per day.
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forward (18) or reverse button (20) until the correct year appears.
How to Optimise the Time Signal Reception
After setting the time, the CR950 will continue to run on its own internal
quartz time base and will automatically synchronise itself with the radio
timesignalcommencingonthe54thminuteofeveryhour. Oncesynchro-
nisation is achieved the time and date of the radio time signal will be
restoredanddisplayed.
Thetimesettingorsynchronisationtakes2to3minutestocompleteifthe
reception of the radio time signal is undisturbed. This process will take
longer if the time signal level is very weak (e.g. in locations that are a long
distance from the MSF transmitter) or if it is subject to interference from
thunderstorms, nearby TV sets, computers or household appliances that
arenotsuppressed,etc.).IngeneraltheCR950willreceivethetimesignal
at any place where a radio is able to receive Long Wave broadcast
programmeswell.
Note: Pressing the forward or reverse buttons once will cause the display
to increment by one. Press and hold down the forward or reverse buttons
to rapidly increment the display.
The CR950 receives the time signal via its built-in ferrite aerial which is
directional.
Automatic Summer/Winter Time Switching
Whenfirstconnectedtothemainssupplythesignalindicator(3)showsthe
MSFsignallevel.RotatetheCR950orchangeitspositionuntilthehighest
signal level is obtained.
The CR950 display will automatically switch from summer to winter time
and vice versa by following the radio time signal. The automatic summer
time indicator (9) will light up during summer time.
It is recommended that the CR950 is placed as far away as possible from
any sources of interference such as computers or televisions.
Note:
Radio Operation
The Signal indicator (3) becomes the weekday indicator after initial time
setting has taken place.
Press the On/Off button (15) to turn on the radio. The LED dial pointer
located in the tuning scale (10) will light. Select the required waveband
using the waveband selector (5). Adjust the volume control (7) until a
hissingsoundisheard.Rotatethetuningcontrol(6)untilthedesiredstation
is received. Adjust the volume control (7) to the required sound level.
Displaying the Date
Press the date button (1) once, the display will show the date and month
for approximately 3 seconds after which it will return to show the time.
To switch off the radio, press the On/Off button (15).
Press the date button (1) twice, the display will show the year for approxi-
mately 3 seconds after which it will return to show the time.
Setting the Time and Date Manually
Aerials
Tosetthetime, pressandholddownthetimebutton(19)andadjustusing
the forward (18) or reverse button (20) until the correct time appears. The
clock will start running when the forward or reverse button has been
released.
The wire aerial located on the rear of the CR950 is for FM reception. The
wire should be fully extended and positioned for optimum reception
There is a built in ferrite aerial for MW and LW stations. Rotate the CR950
to the position giving best reception.
To set the date, press and hold down the date button (1) and adjust using
the forward (18) or reverse button (20) until the correct date appears.
To set the year, press the date button (1) once to display the date, within
3 seconds press and hold down the date button and adjust using the
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Setting the Alarm Time
Snooze Control
Tosetthealarmtime,pressandholddowntheAlarm1(17)orAlarm2(16)
buttons and adjust using the forward (18) or reverse (20) buttons until the
requiredtimeappears.
The radio or buzzer alarm can be silenced for 5 minutes by pressing the
Snooze button (1). This sequence can be repeated within the 60 minute
alarmperiod.
Waking Up to Radio
Sleep Timer
Set the alarm time as previously described. Switch on the radio and tune
intotherequiredstation.Makesurethatthestationwillbebroadcastingat
the time you wish to wake up. Set the volume control to the level of sound
youwishtowakeupto. SettheAlarm1(4)orAlarm2(8)functionselector
to the Radio position. The corresponding Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 indicator will
light.
The radio can be set to turn off after a preset time has elapsed.
Repeatedly press the sleep button (14) until the desired time is reached
(maximum90minutesin10minutesteps).Theradiowillswitchoffafterthe
sleep time has elapsed.
The radio can be turned off at any time by pressing the On/Off button.
Dimmer Switch
The radio will turn on every day at the preset time for 60 minutes. To turn
off the alarm until the next day press the On/Off button (15).
The brightness of the clock display can be adjusted using the dimmer
control (21) located on the underside of the CR950.
Waking Up to Buzzer
Battery Backup
Set the alarm time as previously described. Set the Alarm 1 (4) or Alarm
2(8)functionselectortotheBuzzposition.ThecorrespondingAlarm1(11)
or Alarm 2 (12) indicator will light.
The time and alarm settings will be retained during a temporary failure of
theACmainssupply.TheLEDdisplaywillnotbeoperationalbuttheRadio
and buzzer alarms will continue to operate at their preset times.
TheBuzzerwillsoundeverydayatthepresettimefor60minutes. Toturn
off the alarm until the next day press the On/Off button (15).
Note:
Ifthealarmisnotrequired,settheAlarm1orAlarm2functionswitchtothe
Off position. The alarm indicator will disappear.
The Radio and Buzzer alarms will continue to operate during a mains
powerfailure.
Automatic Weekend Alarm Cancellation
The alarm can be automatically cancelled at weekends (Week-end-
Cancellation). To enable the Week-end-Cancellation function, press the
W.E.C button (13). The W.E.C. indicator (2) will light. Press the W.E.C.
button again to turn off the indicator and disable this function.
If you need any further advice, please
call our Technical Helpline on
0181 758 0338 (Mon-Fri)
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Specifications
PowerRequirements
Mains
Circuit Features
Loudspeaker
75mm diameter 8 ohms
400mWRMS
AC 230-240 volts , 50Hz
only
Backup Battery
IEC size 6LR61 (6F22, PP3)
Output Power
Aerial System
FrequencyCoverage
FM
MW
LW
WireAerial
FM
MW
LW
87.5-108MHz
525 - 1610kHz
147 - 284kHz
Built-inFerriteaerial
Built-inFerriteaerial
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.Consequentialdamage.
3. Receivers with removed or defaced serial numbers.
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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
forattention.IntheeventthatitisnotpossibletoreturntheinstrumenttotheRobertsdealerfromwhomitwaspurchased, pleasecontactRobertsRadio
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
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