Roberts CD9913 User manual

CD9913
Stereo CD Radio
Cassette Recorder
Please read this manual before use
ROBERTS
Sound for Generations

Important Information.........................................................1
Controls...........................................................................2-5
Battery Operation...............................................................6
Mains Operation.................................................................6
Listening to the radio - FM .................................................7
Listening to the radio - Medium and Long wave ................ 8
Compact discs ...................................................................9
Inserting a CD ....................................................................9
Playing a CD ....................................................................10
Selecting a track ..............................................................10
Search function ................................................................ 10
Playback modes...............................................................11
Programmed play............................................................. 12
Checking a programme....................................................12
Erasing a programme ...................................................... 12
Adding tracks to a programme......................................... 13
Replacing previously programmed tracks........................13
Playing a programme.......................................................13
Listening to cassette tapes ..............................................14
Recording from the radio .................................................15
Recording from CD ..........................................................16
Preventing accidental erasure .........................................17
Cleaning tape heads ........................................................17
Specification.....................................................................18
Guarantee ..........................................................Back cover
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CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
Warning
CLASS 1LASERPRODUCTmeansthatthelaser'sconstructionmakes
it inherently safe so that the legally prescribed maximum permissible
radiation values can never be exceeded
Caution: Using any equipment or devices other than those described
andspecifiedintheseoperatinginstructions,ortamperingwiththeunitin
any way, can result in dangerous exposure to radiation.

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Track Repeat
On Prog
STEREO RADIO CD CASSETTE PLAYER
Close
Play/Pause
Stop
Mode
F.S kip
B.Skip
Controls
1. Volume control
2. CD Stop button
3. CD Play/Pause button
4. Power indicator
(Front)
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5. CD display
6. Programme indicator
7. Repeat indicator
8. Backward skip button
9. Mode button
10. Forward skip button
11. Cassette door
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LW
MW
FM
kHz
kHz
MHz
88
540
600
700
800
1000
1200
1400
1600
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96
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106
108
FMStereo
280
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On
Off
Volum e
Open
CD 9913
Controls
(Top)
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12. Deep bass boost button
13.Telescopic aerial
14. FM stereo indicator
15. Tuning dial
16. CD lid
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22 21 20 19 18 17 16
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17. Record button
18. Play button
19. Rewind button
20. Fast forward button
21. Stop/Eject button
22. Pause button
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Waveband
MW
LWFM
Tuning
Controls
(Right side)
23
24
25
23. Tuning control
24. Battery compartment (on rear)
25. Waveband selector
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Function
Radio CD
Tape
Controls
(Left side)
27
26
28 26. Mains socket (on rear)
27. Function switch
28. Headphone socket
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Function
Radio CD
Ta p e
ON
Battery operation
1. Remove the Battery cover on the rear of your CD radio cassette by
pushing the catches in the direction of the arrows.
2. Insert eight LR14 (C size) batteries into the spaces in the compart-
ment. Take care to ensure all batteries are inserted with the correct
polarity as shown inside the battery compartment. Replace the
battery cover.
3. Reduced power, distortion, and a ‘stuttering’ sound are all signs that
the batteries may need replacing. If your CD radio cassette is not to
be used for any extended period of time it is recommended that the
eight LR14 (C size) batteries are removed from the radio.
We would recommend for economy that the CD9913 is used on the
mains whenever possible with battery operation for occasional or
stand-by use only.
Mains operation
1. Place your CD radio cassette on a flat surface.
2. Plug the mains lead into the socket located on the rear of your CD
radio cassette ensuring that the plug is pushed fully into the socket.
3. Plug the other end into a mains wall socket and switch on.
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Listening to the radio - FM
1. SettheFunctionswitchtothe'Radio'position.ThePowerindicator
will light up.
2. Select 'FM' using the Waveband switch.
3. Adjust the Volume control until a hissing sound is heard.
4. The Telescopic aerial which is only operational on FM, should be
fullyextended.
5. Carefully tune to the desired station using the Tuning control.
6. Angle and rotate the Telescopic aerial to a position giving the best
reception. A knuckle joint at the base of the aerial allows this
movement and an angle of 45 degrees will usually be satisfactory.
The FM band is marked in Megahertz (MHz).
7. ToreceivestereobroadcastssettheFMmode switch locatedonthe
rear of your CD radio cassette to the 'Stereo' position the Stereo
indicatorwilllightup. Ifthestationbeingreceivedisweaksomehiss
may be audible, to reduce the hiss set the FM mode switch to the
'Mono' position to return to mono operation.
8. Adjust the Deep bass boost switch to the required position.
9. To switch off the radio set the Function switch to the 'Tape Off '
position.
Function
Radio CD
Tape
Waveband
MW
LWFM
Tunin
g
Volume
On
Off
Trac k Repeat
On Pr og
STER EO R ADIO CDC ASSET TE PLAYER
Close
Pla
y
/Pause
Sto p
Mode
F.Sk i
p
B.Sk i
p
Function
Radio CD
Tape
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Listening to the radio - Medium and Long wave
1. Set the Function switch to the 'Radio' position.
2. Select 'MW' or 'LW' using the Waveband switch.
3. Adjust the Volume control until a hissing sound is heard.
4. Carefully tune to the desired station using the Tuning control.
5. Rotate your CD radio cassette for optimum reception.
6. The MW and LW bands are marked in kilohertz (kHz).
7. Adjust the Deep bass boost switch to the required position.
8. To switch off the radio set the Function switch to the 'Tape Off'
position.
Tunin
g
Volume
On
Off
Function
Radio CD
Tape
Waveband
MW
LWFM
Function
Radio CD
Tape
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Compact discs
Use only Digital Audio CDs which have the symbol.
Never write on a CD or attach any sticker to the CD. Always hold the CD
at the edge and store it in its box after use with the label facing up.
Toremovedustanddirt,breatheontheCDandwipeitwithasoft,lint-free
cloth in a straight line from the centre towards the edge.
Cleaning agents may damage the CD
Do not expose the CD to rain, moisture, sand, or to excessive heat. (e.g.
from heating equipment or in motor cars parked in the sun).
Inserting a CD
1. Set the Function switch to CD. The Power indicator will light up.
2. If you select CD and have not inserted a CD, 'no'appears on the
display.
3. ToopentheCDcompartment,pushtheCDdoorontheedgemarked
Open
4. Insert an Audio CD, printed side facing up. Close the door. The CD
playerwill scan thecontents of theCD andthetotal numberoftracks
will appear on the display.
Open
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Repeat
On Prog
Track
Track
Function
Radio CD
Tape
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Play/Pause
1
Play/Pause
Track
Play/Pause
3
Play/Pause
Play/Pause
3
Stop
4
Track
B.Skip
1
F. S ki p
1
Play/Pause
2
Track
Playing a CD
1. Press the Play/Pause button to start playback. The Play/Pause
button will light up and the display shows the track number.
2. Set the Volume and Deep bass boost controls to the required
settings.
3. To pause playback press the Play/Pause button. The Play/Pause
button will flash. To resume playback press the Play/Pause button
again.
4. To stop playback, press the Stop button. The total number of CD
tracks will then appear on the display.
5. To take out the CD, open the CD door by pushing the edge marked
Open. The CD door should only be opened when the CD is in Stop
mode.
Selecting a track
1. Whilst the CD is playing, press either the F.skip or B.skip buttons
to change to the desired track. You can also skip tracks when the
player is in stop mode. Skip to the desired track using the F.skip or
B.skip buttons.
2. Press the Play/Pause button to play the selected track.
Search function
1. Whilst the CD is playing, press and hold down either the F.skip or
B.skipbuttons.Releasethebuttonwhenthedesiredpartofthetrack
is reached.
B.Skip
1
F. S ki p
1
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Playback modes
TheModebuttonallowsyoutoselectdifferentCDplaybackmodesinthe
following order:-
REPEAT1 REPEAT ALL  RANDOM  NORMAL
These modes can only be selected or changed during CD playback.
1. Whilst the CD is playing press the Mode button once to repeat the
current track. The Repeat indicator will light up.
2. Press the Mode button again to repeat all tracks on the CD. The
Repeat indicator will flash.
3. Press the Mode button again to play all tracks on the CD in random
order. The display indication toggles between the track number and
a moving symbol. The tracks are played in random order until all
tracks have been played.
4. PresstheModebuttonagaintoreturntonormalplay.Thedisplaywill
return to showing current track number.
Random mode is not possible during playback of a CD programme.
5. Pressing the Stop button will stop the CD and return the CD player
to normal play mode.
Mode
1
On Prog
Repeat Track
Mode
2
On Prog
Repeat Track
Mode
3
On Prog
Repeat
Track
Stop
5
On Prog
Repeat
Track
On Prog
Repeat
Track
Mode
4
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Programmed play
By programming the player you can play up to 21 tracks in any desired
order.
1. Whilst the CD is in STOP mode, press the Mode button. The
Programmeindicatorwillstarttoflashandthedisplaywillshow‘01’.
2. Select the first track using the F.skip or B.skip buttons. The track
number flashes on the display and the Programme indicator lights
up. Store this track by pressing the Mode button.
3. The Programme indicator will flash and the display will show ‘02’.
4. Repeat the above steps until you have completed your program.
Press the Play/Pause button to commence play of the selected
tracks.
Checking a programme
1. Whilst the CD is in STOP mode, press the Mode button. The
Programme indicator will flash
2. Press the Play/Pause button to start playback of the programme.
3. Repeatedly press and release the F.skip button to step through the
programme. The display will show the programmed track numbers
and playback of the respective track will start.
Mode
1
On
Repeat Track
Prog
B.Skip
2
F. S ki p
2
On
Repeat Track
Prog
Mode
2
On Prog
Repeat
Track
Mode
1
On
Repeat
Track
Prog
F. S ki p
3
Play/Pause
2
Mode
1
On
Repeat Track
Prog
Stop
2
Play/Pause
4
Erasing a programme
1. Whilst the CD is in STOP mode, press the Mode button. The
Programme indicator will flash.
2. Press the Stop button to cancel the programme. Programmes are
alsoerasedby:-Openingthe CD door,moving theFunction switch
to the 'Tape/Off' or 'Radio' positions and if the power supply is
interrupted in any way.
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Adding tracks to a programme
1. Whilst the CD is in STOP mode, press the Mode button repeatedly
until the display shows the first empty memory location (the largest
number)
2. You can now add tracks (up to 21) to the sequence as described
earlier.
Replacing previously programmed tracks
1. Whilst the CD is in STOP mode, press the Mode button repeatedly
until the display shows the programme step you wish to replace.
2. Select the track you want to enter in its place using the F.skip or
B.skip buttons.
3. Press the Mode button to store the track.
4. Press the Play/Pause button to start playback of the programme.
Playing a programme
1. Whilst the CD is in STOP mode, press the Mode button, the
Programme indicator will flash.
2. Press the Play/Pause button, play will commence with the first track
of the programme and finish with the last track of the programme.
3. Whilst playing a programme it is possible to change to the next or
previoustrackintheprogrammeusingtheF.skip orB.skipbuttons.
On Prog
Repeat
Track
Mode
1
Mode
1
On
Repeat Track
Prog
B.Skip
3
F. S ki p
3
Mode
3
Play/Pause
4
Mode
1
On
Repeat Track
Prog
Play/Pause
2
B.Skip
2
F. S ki p
2
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Listening to cassette tapes
1. Set the Function switch to the 'Tape' position.
2. Press the Stop eject button to open the Cassette compartment.
3. Insert a pre-recorded cassette with the tape surface uppermost and
the side with the desired recording facing towards you.
4. Close the Cassette compartment.
5. DepressthePlay buttonandadjusttheVolumecontrol tosuityour
personal taste.
6. Adjust the Deep bass boost switch to the required position.
7. Usethe Fast forward orRewind buttons to locatea specificpart of
the tape.
8. If you wish to temporarily stop the playback depress the Pause
button. When you are ready to resume playback press the Pause
button a second time.
9. TostopthetapeandswitchoffyourCDradiocassettepresstheStop/
Eject button.
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On
Off
Volume
7
897
Function
Radio CD
Tape
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Recording from the Radio
1. Set the Function switch to the 'Radio' position.
2. Tune in to the desired station.
3. Adjust the Volume control to suit your requirements.
4. Insert a blank cassette with the tape surface uppermost and the side
you wish to record on facing towards you.
5. Depress the Record button to commence recording.
6. The recording level is set automatically and is not affected by the
setting of the Volume control.
7. To stop the recording press the Stop/Eject button.
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Volume
Tunin
g
7
Function
Radio CD
Tape
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Recording from CD
1. Set the Function switch to the 'CD' position.
2. Insert a CD into the compartment.
4. Insert a blank cassette with the tape surface uppermost.
5. Depress the Record button to commence recording. The CD will
start automatically (CD syncro start)
6. The recording level is set automatically and is not affected by the
setting of the Volume control.
7. To stop the recording press the Stop/Eject button.
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7
Function
Radio CD
Tape
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Preventing accidental erasure
1. To safeguard your recordings against accidental erasure, break off
the appropriate tab on the cassette as shown .
2. There is one tab for each side of the cassette. This will prevent the
Record button from being pressed.
3. To restore the cassette to normal, seal the tab openings with a small
piece of self-adhesive tape.
A
Safety tab side A Safety tab side B
Cleaning tape heads
The binder and oxide from magnetic tapes can accumulate on the pinch
roller (A) the capstan shaft (B) and also the heads (C and D). This will
impair the sound quality.
To clean these parts proceed as follows:-
1. Turn off the power to the unit.
2. Press the Stop/Eject button.
3. Press the Play button and the heads will be clearly seen.
4. Clean the surfaces (A, B, C, D) with a lint free rag or cotton swab
soakedinalcohol. Press the stop/eject button assoon as cleaning is
over.
ABCD
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Specifications
Power Requirements
Mains AC 230 volts, 50Hz only
Batteries 8 x LR14 (C size)
Frequency Coverage FM 87.5-108MHz
MW 522- 1620kHz
LW 144- 281kHz
Circuit Features
Loudspeaker 2 x 77mm 8ohms
Output Power 2 x 1.6 Watts into 4ohms
Headphone socket 3.5mm dia
Aerial System FM Telescopic aerial
MW Built-in Ferrite aerial
LW Built-in Ferrite aerial
ROBERTSRADIOLIMITED
PO BOX 130
MEXBOROUGH
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
S64 8YT
The Company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice.
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Guarantee
Thisinstrumentisguaranteed fortwelvemonthsfromthedateofdeliverytotheoriginalowneragainstfailure duetofaultyworkmanshiporcomponent
breakdown,subjecttotheprocedurestatedbelow.Shouldanycomponentorpartfailduringthisguaranteeperioditwillberepairedorreplacedfreeofcharge.
Theguaranteedoesnotcover: 1.Damageresultingfromincorrectuse.
2.Consequentialdamage.
3.Receiverswithremovedordefacedserialnumbers.
N.B.Damaged or brokentelescopic aerialswillnot bereplaced under guarantee.
Procedure:
Any claim under thisguarantee should be made throughthe dealer from whom theinstrument was purchased. It islikely that your Roberts' dealer will
beabletoattendtoanydefectquicklyandefficiently,butshoulditbenecessarythedealerwillreturntheinstrumenttothecompany’sservicedepartment
forattention.IntheeventthatitisnotpossibletoreturntheinstrumenttotheRoberts'dealerfromwhomitwaspurchased,pleasecontactRobertsRadio
TechnicalServicesdepartmentattheaddressshownbelowbeforetakingfurtheraction.
These statements do not affect the statutory rights of a consumer.
ROBERTSRADIOTECHNICALSERVICESDEPARTMENT
97-99 Worton Road
IsleworthMiddlesex
TW7 6EG
TechnicalHelpline:-02087580338(Mon-Fri)
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