Roberts SC9911 User manual

SC9911
3 Band Stereo Radio Cassette
Recorder
Please read this manual before use
ROBERTS
SoundforGenerations
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LW
FM
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540 -1600 kHz
150-26 0 kHz
3 Ba nd S ter eo Ra di o C as sett e Re c ord er
SC 9911
PROVIDED BY

Controls
1. Headphonesocket
2. Volumecontrol
3. Telescopicaerial
4. Deep bass boost switch
5. Microphone
11.Play button
12. Rewindbutton
13. Fastforwardbutton
14. Stop/eject button
15. Pausebutton
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6. Mono/Stereo & beat cut switch
7. Function switch
8. Wavebandswitch
9. Tuningcontrol
10. Recordbutton
On
Off
Mic
Function
R
adio
Tape
Off
LW MW FM
Play
RewindF.Forward Record
Stop/Eject
F
MStereo
Tun ing
Phones Volume
F
MMode
StereoMode
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FM
88 94 96 100 104 106 108 MHz
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8-108MHz
540
150
600
180160 200
800
220 240
1000
260
1200 1600
KHz
KHz
MW
LW
5
40-1600 kHz
150-26 0 kHz
3
Band Stereo Radio Cassette Recorder
SC 9911
PROVIDED BY
Controls
16. External mic socket (on rear)
2
16
(onrear)
(Front)

Battery operation
.
1. Remove the Battery cover on the rear of the unit by pushing the
catches in the direction of the arrow.
2. Insert four LR14 (C size) batteries into the remaining spaces in the
battery compartment. Take care to ensure all batteries are inserted
with the correct polarity as shown inside the battery compartment.
Replacethebatterycover.
3. Reduced power, distortion, and a ‘stuttering’ sound are all signs that
thebatteries mayneed replacing.
4. Ifyourradiocassette isnottobeusedforanyextendedperiodoftime
it is recommended that the batteries are removed from the radio.
We would recommend for economy, that the SC9911 is used on the
mains whenever possible with battery operation for occasional or
stand-byuseonly.
ON
Mainsoperation
1. Place your radio cassette on a flat surface.
2. PlugthemainsleadintotheMainssocketlocatedontherearofyour
radio cassette ensuring that the plug is pushed fully into the socket.
3. Plugtheotherend intoa wall socketand switch on.The batteries will
beautomatically disconnected.
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Listening to the radio
FMoperation
1. Set the Function switch to the 'Radio' position.
2. Select 'FM' using the Waveband switch.
3. Adjust the Volume control until a hissing sound is heard.
4. TheTelescopicaerial whichisonlyoperationalonFM,shouldbefully
extended.
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.Aknucklejointatthebaseoftheaerialallowsthismovement
andanangle of45degrees will usuallybesatisfactory. The FMband
is marked in Megahertz (MHz).
7. To receive stereo broadcasts set the Mono/Stereo to the 'Stereo'
positiontheStereoindicatorwilllightup. Ifthestationbeingreceived
is weak some hiss may be audible, to reduce the hiss set the Mono/
Stereo switch to the 'Mono' position to return to mono operation.
8. AdjusttheDeep bass boost switch tothe required position.
10. To switch off the radio set the Function switch to the 'Tape Off '
position.
FM Mode
Stereo
Mono
Function
Radio
Tape
Off LW MW FM
Waveband
Volume
Tunin
g
4
Function
Radio
Tape
Off
FM
88 94 96 100 104 106 108 MHz 88-108 MHz
540
150
600
180160 200
800
220 240
1000
260
1200 1600
KHz
KHz
MW
LW
540-1600 kHz
150- 2 60 k Hz
3 Band Stereo Radio Casset te Recorder
SC 9911
PROVI DED BY
On
Off

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Mediumand longwave operation
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 radio cassette for optimum reception.
6. The MW and LW bands are marked in kilohertz (kHz).
7. AdjusttheDeep bass boost switch tothe required position.
8. To switch off the radio set the Function switch to the 'Tape Off'
position.
Function
Radio
Tape
Off
LW MW FM
Volume
Tunin
g
Function
Radio
Tape
Off
FM 88 94 96 100 104 106 108 MHz 88-108MHz
540
150
600
180160 200
800
220 240
1000
260
1200 1600 KHz
KHz
MW
LW
540 - 1600 kHz
150-260 kHz
3BandStereoRadio CassetteRecorder
SC 9911
PROVIDED BY
On
Off

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Listening to cassette tapes
1. Set the Function switch to the 'Tape' position.
2. PresstheStop eject button to open the Cassette compartment .
3. Insertapre-recordedcassettewiththetapesurfaceuppermostandthe
side with the desired recording facing towards you.
4. ClosetheCassettecompartment.
5. Depressthe Play buttonandadjusttheVolumecontrol tosuityour
personaltaste.
6. AdjusttheDeep bass boost switch tothe required position.
7. UsetheFast forward orRewind buttons tolocatea specific partof
the tape.
8. To stop the tape and switch off your radio cassette press the Stop/
Ejectbutton.
Play
RewindF. For wa rd Record
Stop/Eject
6
Function
Radio
Tape
Off
Play
RewindF. For ward Record
Stop/Eject
Volume
Play
RewindF. Forward Record
Stop/Eject
On
Off

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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.
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.
8. When recording from the MW or LW bands a whistle may occur. To
remove the whistle slide the Mono/Stereo & beat cut switch to the
positiongivingbestreception..
Play
RewindF. For wa rd Record
Stop/Eject
Function
Radio
Tape
Off
Volume
Tunin
g
Play
RewindF. For wa rd Record
Stop/Eject

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Recording from the Internal Microphone
1. Set the Function switch to the 'Tape' position.
2. Insert a blank cassette with the tape surface uppermost.
3. Press the Record button to commence recording.
Note : to reduce background noise it is important to speak as close as
possible to the Internal microphone .
Mic
8
Function
Radio
Tape
Off
Recording using an External Microphone
A3.5mmsocket(25)locatedontherearofyour radiocassetteisprovided
for use with external microphones. Inserting a plug into this socket will
automaticallymutetheinternalmicrophone.
Play
RewindF. For wa rd Record
Stop/Eject

Headphonessocket
A3.5mm Headphone Socket locatedonthetop of youradiocassette is
providedforusewitheitherheadphonesoranearpiece.Insertingapluginto
the socket automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker.
Preventingaccidentalerasure
To safeguard your recordings against accidental erasure, break off the
appropriatetab on thecassetteas shown .There is onetabfor each side
ofthecassette.ThiswillpreventtheRecordbuttonfrombeingpressed.To
restorethecassettetonormal,sealthetabopeningswithasmallpieceof
self-adhesivetape.
A
Safety tab side A Safety tab side B
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On
Off
Mic
Function
Rad io
Tape
Off
LW MW FM
FMStereo
Tun in g
Phones Volume
FM Mo de
StereoMono
Play
RewindF. F o rw a r d R ec o r d
Stop/Eject

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Cleaningthe Heads
The binder and oxide from magnetic tapes can accumulate on the pinch
roller(A)thecapstanshaft(B)andalsotheheads(CandD).Thiswillimpair
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).
3. Press the Play button (6) and the heads will be clearly seen.
4.Cleanthesurfaces(A,B,C,D)withalintfreeragorcottonswabsoaked
in alcohol. Press the stop/eject button as soon as cleaning is over.
ABC
D

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The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked N or
colouredBLACK.
ThewirecolouredBROWNmustbeconnectedtotheterminalmarkedLor
colouredRED.
General
Donotallowthisunittobe exposed towaterorsteam.Itisrecommended
that the FM band be used wherever possible as better results in terms of
qualityandfreedomfrominterferencewillusuallybeobtainedthanonthe
MW or LW bands.
Mainssupply
The SC9911 will operate from a supply of AC 230 volts, 50Hz only.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted
is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short
to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved
extension lead or adaptor. If in doubt consult your dealer.
Ifnonethelessthemainsplugiscutoff,removethefuseanddisposeofthe
plugimmediately,toavoidapossibleshockhazardbyinadvertentconnection
to the mains supply.
Ifthisproductisnotsuppliedwithamainsplug,oronehastobefitted,then
followtheinstructionsgivenbelow:
IMPORTANT.DONOTmakeanyconnectiontothelargerterminalwhich
is marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured
GreenorGreen-and-yellow.
Thewiresinthemainsleadarecolouredinaccordancewiththefollowing
codes :-
BLUE - NEUTRAL BROWN - LIVE
E
L
N
3amp
Brown
Blue
(Live)
(
Neutral)
(Earth)
Cord
Fuse
Whenreplacingthefuseonlya3AASTAapprovedtoBS1362typeshould
be used and be sure to re-fit the fuse cover.
IFINDOUBT-CONSULTAQUALIFIEDELECTRICIAN.
Replacement fuse holders are available from Roberts Radio Technical
Services Department at the address shown on the rear of this manual.

The Company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice.
Specifications
Power Requirements
Mains: AC 230 volts, 50Hz only
Batteries: Radio/Cassette 4 x LR14 (C size)
Frequency Coverage
FM 87.5 - 108MHz
MW 525 - 1610kHz
LW 150-260kHz
Circuit Features
Loudspeakers 2 x 75mm diameter
Output power 2 x 700mW
Aerial System FM WireAerial
MW Built-inFerriteaerial
LW Built-inFerriteaerial
ROBERTSRADIOLIMITED
PO BOX 130
MEXBOROUGH
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
S64 8YT
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Guarantee
Thisinstrumentisguaranteedfor twelvemonthsfromthedateofdeliverytothe originalowneragainstfailureduetofaultyworkmanshipor component
breakdown,subjecttothe procedurestatedbelow.Shouldanycomponentorpart failduringthisguaranteeperioditwillbe repairedorreplacedfreeof
charge.
Theguaranteedoesnotcover: 1.Damage resultingfrom incorrectuse.
2.Consequentialdamage.
3.Receiverswithremovedordefacedserialnumbers.
Procedure:
Anyclaim underthis guarantee should be made through the dealer from whom the instrument waspurchased. Itis likelythat yourRoberts' dealerwill
beabletoattendtoanydefectquicklyandefficiently,butshoulditbenecessarythedealerwillreturntheinstrumenttothecompany’sservicedepartment
forattention.IntheeventthatitisnotpossibletoreturntheinstrumenttotheRoberts'dealerfromwhomitwaspurchased,pleasecontactRobertsRadio
TechnicalServices departmentat the address shown on the rear of this manual before taking further action.
These statements do not affect the statutory rights of a consumer.

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Notes

ROBERTSRADIOTECHNICALSERVICESDEPARTMENT
97-99 Worton Road
IsleworthMiddlesex
TW7 6EG
TechnicalHelpline:-02087580338(Mon-Fri)
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