Roberts Sc9911 User manual

SC9911

3 Band Stereo Radio Cassette

Recorder

Please read this manual before use

ROBERTS

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Controls

1. Headphone socket

2. Volume control

3. Telescopic aerial

4. Deep bass boost switch

5. Microphone

11. Play button

12. Rewind button

13. Fastforward button

14. Stop/eject button

6. Mono/Stereo & beat cut switch

7. Function switch

8. Waveband switch

9. Tuning control

10. Record button

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Controls

15. External mic socket (on rear)

(on rear)

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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 battery compartment.

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.

4. If your radio cassette 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 SC9911 is used on the

mains whenever possible with battery operation for occasional or

stand-by use only.

IMPORTANT: The batteries should not be exposed to excessive

heat such as sunshine, fire 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.

Mains operation

1. Place your radio cassette on a flat surface.

2. Plug the mains lead into the Mains socket located on the rear of your

radio cassette ensuring that the plug is pushed fully into the socket.

3. Plug the other end into a wall socket and switch on. The batteries

will be automatically disconnected.

IMPORTANT: The mains plug 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 plug should be removed

from the mains socket outlet completely.

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Listening to the radio

FM operation

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. The Telescopic aerial which is only operational on FM, should be

fully 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. 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. To receive stereo broadcasts set the Mono/Stereo to the 'Stereo'

position the Stereo indicator will light up. If the station being

received 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. 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.

Volume

Tuning

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Medium and long wave 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. 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.

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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. Depress the Play button and adjust the Volume control to suit

your personal taste.

6. Adjust the Deep bass boost switch to the required position.

7. Use the Fast forward or Rewind buttons to locate a specific part

of the tape.

8. To stop the tape and switch off your radio cassette press the Stop/

Eject button.

Volume

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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

position giving best reception..

Volume

Tuning

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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

Recording using an External Microphone

A 3.5mm socket located on the rear of your radio cassette is provided

for use with external microphones. Inserting a plug into this socket will

automatically mute the internal microphone.

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Headphones socket

A 3.5mm Headphone Socket located on the top of you radio cassette

is provided for use with either headphones or an earpiece. Inserting a

plug into the socket automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker.

IMPORTANT: Excessive sound pressure from earphones and

headphones can cause hearing loss.

Preventing accidental erasure

To safeguard your recordings against accidental erasure, break off the

appropriate tab on the cassette as shown . There is one tab for each side

of the cassette. This will prevent the Record button from being pressed. To

restore the cassette to normal, seal the tab openings with a small piece of

self-adhesive tape.

Safety tab side A Safety tab side B

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Cleaning the 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

soaked in alcohol. Press the stop/eject button as soon as cleaning is

over.

General

Do not allow this unit to be exposed to dripping or splashing, water or

steam. It is recommended that the FM band be used wherever possible

as better results in terms of quality and freedom from interference will

usually be obtained than on the MW or LW bands.

• The name plate is located at the underside of the radio cassette

recorder.

• No objects filled with liquids such as vases, shall be placed on

the radio.

• It is recommended to operate the product such that there is a minimum

distance (10cm recommended) to adjacent objects in order to

ensure good ventilation.

• The ventilation of the product should not be restricted by covering

it or its ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, table-

cloths, curtains etc.

• No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed

on the product.

• It is recommended to avoid using or storing the product at extremes

of temperature. Avoid leaving the unit in cars, on window sills in

direct sunlight etc.

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The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked N or

coloured BLACK.

The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked L or

coloured RED.

Mains supply

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.

If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off, remove the fuse and dispose

of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent

connection to the mains supply.

If this product is not supplied with a mains plug, or one has to be fitted,

then follow the instructions given below:

IMPORTANT. DO NOT make any connection to the larger terminal which

is marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol or coloured

Green or Green-and-yellow.

The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the

following codes :-

BLUE - NEUTRAL BROWN - LIVE

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Brown

Blue

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(Neutral)

(Earth)

Cord

Fuse

When replacing the fuse only a 3A ASTA approved to BS1362 type

should be used and be sure to re-fit the fuse cover.

IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

Replacement fuse holders are available from Roberts Radio Technical

Services Department at the address shown on the rear of this manual.

Trouble shooting

In case of malfunction due to electrostatic discharge, it may be necessary

to reset the product to resume normal operation. This may generally be

performed by turning the unit off and on. In some cases a more complete

reset may be needed, by removing all sources of power (battery and

mains) when turned off.

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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 88 - 108MHz

MW 525 - 1605kHz

LW 150 - 285kHz

Circuit Features

Loudspeakers 2 x 75mm diameter

Output power 2 x 700mW

Aerial System FM Wire Aerial

MW Built-in Ferrite aerial

LW Built-in Ferrite aerial

ROBERTS RADIO LIMITED

PO BOX 130

MEXBOROUGH

SOUTH YORKSHIRE

S64 8YT

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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. Consequential damage.

3. Receivers with removed or defaced serial numbers.

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 be able to attend to any defect quickly and efficiently but should it be necessary the dealer will return the instrument to the Company’s service