Roberts Radio ecologic 2 User Manual
Using the AC adaptor
The AC adaptor for use with the ecologic 2 should provide 12 volts
DC output at 1 amp, centre pin positive.
DC output at 1 amp, centre pin positive.
1. Insert the adaptor plug into the DC in socket on the left hand side of
your radio.
2. Plug the adaptor into a standard 13A mains socket outlet. Whenever
the adaptor is plugged in to the radio and switched on at the mains the
batteries are automatically disconnected. If the adaptor is plugged in to
the radio but not switched on then the radio will run from the batteries
if fi tted.
batteries are automatically disconnected. If the adaptor is plugged in to
the radio but not switched on then the radio will run from the batteries
if fi tted.
The AC adaptor should be disconnected from the mains supply and
the radio when not in use.
the radio when not in use.
• IMPORTANT:
The mains adaptor is used as the means of connecting
the radio to the mains supply. The mains socket used
for the radio must remain accessible during normal use. In order
to disconnect the radio from the mains completely, the mains
adaptor should be removed from the mains socket outlet
completely.
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4. The charge indicator lights to show that the batteries are charging.
Batteries will be fully charged in around 7 hours.
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Important: when using rechargeable batteries the battery switch
must be placed in the rechargeable position. Batteries will only
be charged when the radio is switched off and connected to the
AC adaptor.
must be placed in the rechargeable position. Batteries will only
be charged when the radio is switched off and connected to the
AC adaptor.
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Reduced power, distortion or your radio switching off by itself are all
signs that the batteries may need recharging.
signs that the batteries may need recharging.
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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.
recommended that the batteries are removed from the radio.
IMPORTANT: The batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat
such as sunshine, fi re 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.