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SC9911
3 Band Stereo Radio Cassette
Recorder
88 94 96 100 104 106 108 MH z 88-108 MHz
FM
PROVIDED BY
MW 540 600 800 10 00 1200 1600 kH z 540 -1600 kHz
15 0
LW 16 0 18 0 200 220 240 260 kH z 150 -26 0 kHz
SC 9911
3 Band S tereo Radio Cas sette Recorder
Please read this manual before use
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ROBERTS
Sound for Generations
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Controls (Top) 56 7 8 12 3 4 9 13 11 14 12 10 1. Headphone socket 6. Mono/Stereo & beat cut switch 11. Play button 2. Volume control 7. Function switch 12. Rewind button 3. Telescopic aerial 8. Waveband switch 13. Fastforward button 4. Deep bass boost switch 9. Tuning control 14. Stop/eject button 5. Microphone 10. Record button 1 SC9911 Issue 2.pmd 2 2/5/2007, 11:39 AM
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Controls (Front) 15 (on rear) FM 88 94 96 100 104 106 108 MHz 88-108MHz PROVIDED BY 540 MW 600 800 1000 1200 1600 KHz 540 -1600 kHz LW 150 160 180 200 220 240 260 KHz 150-260 kHz SC 9911 3 Band Stereo Radio Cassette Recorder 15. External mic socket (on rear) If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 2 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) SC9911 Issue 2.pmd 3 2/5/2007, 11:39 AM
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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 exten
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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 ang
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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
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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
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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. Tuning 7. To stop the recording press the Stop/Eject button. 8. When recording from the MW or LW bands a whistle ma
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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 . 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 automat
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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 Safety tab side A Safety tab side B To safeguard your recordings against accidental erasure, break off the appropriate tab on the cassette as shown . There i
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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. B D 3. Press the Play button and the heads will be clearly seen. A C 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 cleani
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Mains supply (Earth) The SC9911 will operate from a supply of AC 230 volts, 50Hz only. E 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 (Live) Brown short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved 3 amp extension lead or adaptor. If in doubt consult your dealer. L (Neutral) Blue If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off, remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoi
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Specifications Circuit Features Power Requirements Loudspeakers 2 x 75mm diameter Mains: AC 230 volts, 50Hz only Output power 2 x 700mW Batteries: Radio/Cassette4 x LR14 (C size) Aerial System FM Wire Aerial MW Built-in Ferrite aerial Frequency Coverage FM 88 - 108MHz LW Built-in Ferrite aerial MW 525 - 1605kHz LW 150 - 285kHz ROBERTS RADIO LIMITED PO BOX 130 MEXBOROUGH SOUTH YORKSHIRE S64 8YT The Company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice. 12 SC9911 Issue 2.pmd 13 2/5
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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 thi
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Notes If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) SC9911 Issue 2.pmd 15 2/5/2007, 11:39 AM
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ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT 97-99 Worton Road Isleworth Middlesex TW7 6EG Technical Helpline:- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) Issue 2 Website: http://www.robertsradio.co.uk SC9911 Issue 2.pmd 16 2/5/2007, 11:39 AM
