Sound for Generations ROBERTS C9950 Dual Speed Programmable Cassette Recorder Please read this manual before use
Contents Controls ............................................................................ 2 Preventing accidental erasure ....................................... 20 Timer display .................................................................... 4 General .......................................................................... 21 Battery operation & installation ........................................ 5 Specifications .................................................................
5 Controls 6 7 8 9 4 3 2 1 19 18 17 16 15 13 12 11 10 1. Built-in microphone 5. Clear/Recall button 13. Rew/Rev button 17. Timer ON/OFF switch 2. Minute button 6. Clock set button 10. Pause button 14. Play button 18. Program button 3. Hour button 7. Tape counter 11. Stop/Eject button 15. Record button 19. Timer display 4. Day button 8. Tape counter reset 12. F.Fwd/Cue button 16.
Controls (cont.) 20 21 22 23 24 25 20. Headphone socket 24. Voice sensitivity level 21. Monitor socket 25. Voice activated switch 22. Microphone socket 26. Speed switch 23. Volume control 27 28 27. Beep switch (on underside) 28. Line in socket 29. Timer activator socket 3 29 30 31 30. Line out socket 31.
Timer Display d c b a g f e a. Timer number d. Day of week indicator b. PM indicator e. Hours minutes and seconds indicators c. AM indicator f. On time indicator g.
Battery operation & installation 1. Remove the Battery cover on the base of the unit by pushing the ribbed tab in the direction of the arrow. 2. Insert 4 x 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. 3. Replace the Battery cover. Batteries are necessary to maintain the clock and timer memories in the event of a mains power failure.
Cassette Tapes High quality 90 min (C90) tapes are recommended for use in your cassette recorder. In tests these provide a balance between maximum recording time and prolonged tape life. Audio cassette tapes are available up to 120 minutes in length, however the tape material is thin and may stretch or break during recording or playback and are not recommended for use with your cassette recorder. Using the AC adaptor Insert the adaptor plug into the DC socket on the right side of your cassette recorder.
Setting the clock and day of the week 1. To set the day of the week press and hold down the Clock button. 2. Whilst holding down the Clock button press the Day button to select the required day. 3. To set the time press and hold down the Clock button. 4. Whilst holding down the Clock button press the Hour, or Minute buttons to set the time. Release the buttons when the correct time is reached. The clock uses a 12 hour display with AM/PM indicators. Ensure that the correct 12 hour cycle is selected.
Tape speed Your cassette recorder has the ability to record and playback at both Normal and Quarter speed. Quarter speed gives 4 times longer recording time than Normal speed. Normal speed should be used for music or when higher quality is required. Quarter speed can be used for speech, plays or talk shows where the highest quality is not important. Listening to cassette tapes 1. Press the Stop/Eject button to open the cassette compartment. 2.
Recording from a radio Your cassette recorder can record from any radio that has a 3.5mm headphone or line out socket. Recording from other types of socket is possible using adaptors available from your local dealer. 1. Press the Stop/Eject button to open the cassette compartment. Insert a cassette with the tape facing towards you and the side on which you wish to record uppermost. Close the cassette compartment. 2. Ensure that the Timer and Voice activated switches are set to the 'Off' position. 3.
Recording from the internal microphone 1. Press the Stop/Eject button to open the cassette compartment. Insert a cassette with the tape facing towards you and the side on which you wish to record uppermost. Close the cassette compartment. 2. Ensure that the Timer and Voice activated switches are set to the 'Off' position. 3. Set the Speed switch to the required position. Reset the Tape counter if desired. 4. Ensure that no leads are connected to the Microphone or Line In sockets. 5.
Recording from the line in socket Your cassette recorder can record from any other product that has a 3.5mm headphone or line out socket. Recording from other types of socket is possible using adaptors available from your local dealer. 1. Press the Stop/Eject button to open the cassette compartment. Insert a cassette with the tape facing towards you and the side on which you wish to record uppermost. Close the cassette compartment. 2.
Recording from an external microphone (not supplied) Your cassette recorder can record from an external microphone. Most types of microphone fitted with a 3.5mm plug will work with your cassette recorder. 1. Press the Stop/Eject button to open the cassette compartment. Insert a cassette with the tape facing towards you and the side on which you wish to record uppermost. Close the cassette compartment. 2. Ensure that the Timer and Voice activated switches are set to the 'Off' position. 3.
Timed recordings Your cassette recorder has a timer which allows six separate timed recordings to be made. Each timer can be set to record a particular day of the week, everyday of the week or Saturday/Sunday. If the timer is set to record everyday of the week at the same time this only uses up one of the six timed recordings. If another timer is set to record, say, on Saturday/Sunday then four other timers remain unused. 1.
Timed recordings (cont.) 7. To set the stop time, press the Program button once. The number '1' and 'OFF' will appear in the display. 8. Select the day on which you wish to stop recording by pressing the Day button until the desired day appears in the display. 9. Select the hour at which you wish to stop recording by pressing the Hour button until the desired hour appears in the display. 10.
Voice activated recordings Your cassette recorder has the ability to make recordings which start and stop depending on the sound level present at the Internal Microphone, Microphone socket or Line in sockets. The sound level that will start and stop recordings can be set with the Voice Sensitivity switch. Position "1" is the most sensitive position, "3" is the least sensitive. It will be necessary to experiment with the position of the Voice Sensitivity switch to achieve the desired result. 1.
Voice activated recording with timer Your cassette recorder can also be programmed for a timed voice activated recording. This might be used to record sounds in a room at a certain time of day or to record a conference that you are unable to attend. 1. For highest quality recordings set the Speed switch to the "Normal" position. For maximum recording time set the Speed switch to the "Quarter" position 2. Set the timer as instructed on page 13-15. 3.
Remote switch operation Your cassette recorder can be switched on and off by another device connected to the Timer Activation socket. Some radios such as the Roberts R861 have a remote switch socket which enable the radio's timer to switch your cassette recorder on and off. 1. For highest quality recordings set the Speed switch to the "Normal" position. For maximum recording time set the Speed switch to the "Quarter" position. 2.
Recording a telephone call It is possible to purchase a BT socket recording lead from your local electronic component specialist (e.g. Maplin). 1. Connect the telephone recording lead to the Mic socket on the front of your cassette recorder. 2. Connect your telephone to the telephone record adaptor. (Refer to instructions included with the adaptor.) 3. Set the Speed switch to the required position. 4. Set the Voice Activated switch to the 'On' position. 5. Press the Record button. 6.
Line out socket Your cassette recorder can be used to playback through other equipment e.g. amplifiers, mini disc, or another cassette recorder. 1. Connect one end of the supplied Green patch lead to the Line Out socket. Connect the other end of the patch cord to the Line In socket of your amplifier or other equipment. 2. Press the Stop/Eject button to open the cassette compartment. Insert a cassette with the tape facing towards you and the side with the desired recording uppermost.
Cassette tapes High quality 90 min (C90) tapes are recommended for use in your cassette recorder. In tests these provide a balance between maximum recording time and prolonged tape life. Audio cassette tapes are available up to 120 minutes in length, however the tape material is thin and may stretch or break during recording or playback & are not recommended for use with your cassette recorder.
General Do not allow this unit to be exposed to water, steam or sand. Do not leave the unit where excessive heat could damage such as in a parked car where the heat from the sun can build up even though the outside temperature may not seem too high Specifications Circuit Features Power Requirements Semiconductors: 6 IC's , 28 Transistors , 27 diodes , 1 FET and 1 LED Loudspeaker 75mm dia Output Power 320mW Headphone socket 3.5mm stereo Mains : 230V AC via adaptor supplied DC : 6.
Guarantee This unit 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. Product with removed or defaced serial numbers.
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