ROBERTS CD9949 Stereo CD Radio Cassette Recorder with Sound for Generations CD book mark cd9949 instruction book.
Contents .................................................................................... 1 Controls ..................................................................................... 2 Battery Operation ...................................................................... 3 Mains Operation ........................................................................ 3 Operating the radio ................................................................... 4 Presetting stations ...........................
Controls 10 8 11 9 12 7 6 5 13 4 3 2 14 15 16 1 17 1. Preset buttons 2. Internal microphone 18. Tuning up/down buttons 24 23 22 3. External mic socket 21 20 19 18 19. Record key 9. Mains socket 4. Headphone socket 20. Play key 5. Function switch 10. Telescopic aerial 14. CD track up/down buttons 21. Rewind key 6. Volume control 11. Battery compartment 15. CD Play/Pause button 22. Fast forward key 7. Tone control 12. Tuning tone volume 16. CD Stop button 23. LCD display 8.
Battery operation 1. Remove the Battery cover on the rear of your CD radio cassette by pushing the catches in the direction shown. 2. Insert eight LR14 (C size) batteries into the compartment. Take care to ensure all batteries are inserted with the correct polarity as shown inside the battery compartment. Replace the battery cover. 1 3. Reduced power, distortion, and a ‘stuttering’ sound are all signs that the batteries may need replacing.
Operating the radio Off Radio Tape 1. Slide Function switch to the Radio position. FM MW LW 1 2. Slide Waveband switch to select the required wave band . For the FM waveband fully extend the Telescopic aerial angle and rotate, if necessary, to obtain best reception. 3. Press and hold down either the Tuning up or Tuning down buttons for more than 0.5 sec to commence scan tuning. An audible tone will be heard indicating that the radio is tuning.
Presetting stations Off You may preset up to 15 different stations, 5 on FM, 5 on MW and 5 on LW. Radio Tape FM CD MW LW 1 2 1. Slide Function switch to the Radio position to switch on. 2. Slide Waveband switch to select the required wave band 3. Tune into a station as previously described on page 4. 4.
Recalling a preset station 1. Slide Function switch to the Radio position to switch on. Off Radio Tape FM CD MW 2 1 2. Slide Waveband switch to select the required wave band LW 3. Momentarily press the required Preset button, the preset number and station frequency will appear in the display. 4. Adjust the Volume and Tone controls to the desired settings. 3 5. To switch off your radio slide the Function switch to the Off/Tape position.
Inserting a CD Off 1. Slide the Function switch to the CD position. Radio Tape CD 1 2. To open the CD compartment, press the CD door on the edge marked Open/Close 3. Insert an Audio CD, printed side facing up. Close the CD door. The CD player will scan the contents of the CD and the total number of tracks and total playing time will appear on the display. TR Playing a CD 1 1. Press the CD Play/Pause button to start playback. The display will show the track number and playing time. Play 2.
CD bookmark 1 Your 'Symphony' CD radio cassette recorder has a unique feature called CD Bookmark. Whilst playing a CD simply press stop and your CD unit will automatically remember the last played position ensuring that next time you press Play you return to the same place without losing a single word. Play /Pau se CD bookmark will remember the last played position after switching to radio, tape or even power off mode. RESUME 1. Press the CD Play/Pause button to start playback.
Selecting a track 1 1. Whilst the CD is playing, press and release either the Track up or Track down buttons to change to the desired track. TRACK 2. You can also change tracks when the player is in stop mode. Change to the desired track using the Track up or Track down buttons (e.g. to select track 4 press the Track up button 4 times) The selected track will begin to play as soon as the Track button is released. 1 Search function 1 1.
Listening to cassette tapes Off Radio Tape Note: This unit is not suitable for recording onto CHROME (IEC II) or METAL (IEC IV) cassettes. For playback any cassette type may be used CD 1 1. Slide the Function switch to the Tape position. 2. Press the Stop eject key to open the Cassette compartment. 3. Insert a pre-recorded cassette with the tape surface upwards and the side with the desired recording facing towards you. 2 4. Close the Cassette compartment. 6 5 6 5.
Recording from the Radio Off Radio Tape 1. Slide the Function switch to the Radio position. CD 1 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 7 5. Depress the Record key to commence recording. 6. The recording level is set automatically and is not affected by the setting of the Volume control. 7.
Recording from CD Off Radio Tape 1. Slide the Function switch to the CD position. CD 1 2. Insert a CD into the compartment. Insert a blank cassette with the tape surface upwards and the side you wish to record on facing towards you. 3. Depress the Record key to commence recording. The CD will start automatically (CD syncro start) 3 5 4. The recording level is set automatically and is not affected by the setting of the Volume control. 5. To stop the recording press the Stop/Eject key.
Recording from an external microphone (not included) Off Radio Tape When recording from an external microphone the loudspeakers remain connected for monitoring purposes. If you do not wish to hear the recording being made simply rotate the volume control to minimum. CD 1 The recording level is set automatically and is not affected by the setting of the Volume control. 1. Slide the Function switch to the 'Tape' position. 2.
Preventing accidental erasure 1. To safeguard your recordings against accidental erasure, break off the appropriate tab on the cassette as shown . A 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. Cleaning tape heads The oxide from magnetic tapes can accumulate on the pinch roller (A) the capstan shaft (B) and also the heads (C and D).
Headphones (not included) 1. A Headphone Socket (3.5mm) located on the left hand end of your CD radio cassette is provided for use with either headphones or an earpiece. Inserting the headphone plug automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker. 15 cd9949 instruction book.
Specifications Circuit Features Power Requirements Mains AC 230 volts, 50Hz Batteries 8 x LR14 (C size) 87.5-108MHz MW 522- 1620kHz LW 144- 281kHz 2 x 100mm Output Power 2 x 2.5 Watts Headphone socket 3.5mm dia Microphone socket 3.5mm dia Aerial System FM Telescopic aerial only Frequency Coverage FM Loudspeaker MW Built-in Ferrite aerial LW Built-in Ferrite aerial The Company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice.
Mains supply Fuse Your CD9949 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.
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. N.B.
ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT 97-99 Worton Road Isleworth Middlesex TW7 6EG Technical Helpline:- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) Issue 1 cd9949 instruction book.
