General
Do not allow this unit to be exposed to water, steam or sand. Do not leave the unit 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 were ever possible as better results in terms of quality and freedom from interference will usually be obtained than on the MW or LW bands.
Mains adaptor
Plug the adaptor into a 13A mains outlet. Plug the lead from the adaptor into the DC socket (10). The battery will be automatically disconnected.
The mains adaptor should be disconnected from the mains supply when not in use.
Batteries
Remove the battery cover on the base by releasing the catches and lifting the cover up and out. Insert six IEC R14 (C size) cells into the compartment Replace the battery cover.
Reduced power, distortion, and a ‘stuttering’ sound are all signs that the batteries may need replacing.
If the radio is not to be used for any extended period of time it is recommended that the batteries are removed from the radio.
We would recommend for economy, that the R701 is used via the Mains adaptor whenever possible with battery operation for occa- sional or
Aerials
On FM fully extend the telescopic aerial (7), angle and rotate for best reception.
On MW and LW stations are received on the built in ferrite rod aerial, rotate the entire radio to the position giving best reception.
The telescopic aerial is inoperative on MW and LW.
MW/LW Operation
Turn on the receiver by pressing the ON/OFF button (2). Set the waveband selector (4) to the MW or LW position. Turn the volume control (5) until sound is audible. Rotate the tuning knob (8) to select the desired station. On MW and LW the tuning scale is marked in kilohertz (kHz). Rotate the receiver to the position giving best reception. Adjust the volume control to the required level . Adjust the tone control (6) to the required setting. To turn off the receiver press the ON/OFF button (2).
Note : The telescopic aerial is inoperative on MW and LW.
FM Operation
Fully extend the telescopic aerial (7). Turn on the receiver by pressing the ON/OFF button (2). Set the waveband selector (4) to the FM position. Turn the volume control (5) until sound is audible. Rotate the tuning knob (8) to select the desired station. The AFC button (3) should now be depressed. This will turn on the Automatic Frequency Control (AFC) circuit which holds the stations firmly in tune. On FM the tuning scale is marked in megahertz (MHz). Angle and rotate the telescopic aerial to the position giving best reception. Adjust the volume control to the required sound level. Adjust the tone control (6) to the required setting. To turn off the receiver press the ON/OFF button (2).
Headphones
A 3.5mm socket (1) is provided for use with either headphones or an earpiece. Inserting a plug into this socket automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker.
