Sound for Generations ROBERTS CD9925 Stereo CD Radio Cassette Please read this manual before use
Important Information ......................................................... 1 Headphones ..................................................................... 18 Controls ........................................................................... 2-5 General ............................................................................ 19 Battery Operation ............................................................... 6 Mains Supply ...................................................................
Controls 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 (Front) 11 1. CD previous track button 5. Repeat indicator 2. CD next track button 6. CD display 10. Play/pause button 3. CD mode button 7. Play/pause indicator 11. Cassette door 4. Operation LED 8. Program indicator If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 9.
Controls (Top) 15 16 17 14 18 13 19 12 12. Volume control 19. CD lid 13. Deep bass boost button 20. Record button 14. Function switch 15. Telescopic aerial 3 21. Play button 25 24 23 22 21 20 22. Rewind button 16. FM stereo indicator 23. Fast forward button 17. Tuning dial 24. Stop/eject button 18. Waveband switch 25.
Controls 26 (Right side) 27 28 26. Tuning control 27. Beat cut and FM mono/stereo switch (on rear) 28.
Controls (Left side) 29 30 29. Mains socket (on rear) 30.
Battery operation 1. Remove the Battery cover on the rear of your CD radio cassette by pushing the catches in the direction of the arrows. 2. Insert eight LR14 (C size) batteries into the spaces in the 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.
Listening to the radio - FM 1. Set the Function switch to the 'Radio' position. The Operation indicator will light up. 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.
Listening to the radio - Medium and Long wave 1. Set the Function switch to the 'Radio' position. The Operation indicator will light up. 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 CD 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 preferred position. 8.
Compact discs Use only Digital Audio CDs which have the symbol. Never write on a CD or attach any sticker to the CD. Always hold the CD at the edge and store it in its box after use with the label facing up. To remove dust and dirt, breathe on the CD and wipe it with a soft, lintfree cloth in a straight line from the centre towards the edge. Cleaning agents may damage the CD Do not expose the CD to rain, moisture, sand, or to excessive heat. (e.g.
Playing a CD 1. Press the Play/Pause button to start playback. The Play/Pause indicator will light up and the display shows the track number. 2. Set the Volume and Deep bass boost controls to the required settings. 3. To pause playback press the Play/Pause button. The Play/Pause indicator will flash. To resume playback press the Play/Pause button again. 4. To stop playback, press the Stop button. The total number of CD tracks will then appear on the display. 5.
Playback modes The Mode button allows you to select different CD playback modes in the following order:REPEAT1 REPEAT ALL RANDOM NORMAL These modes can only be selected or changed during CD playback. 1. Whilst the CD is playing press the Mode button once to repeat the current track. The Repeat indicator will light up. 2. Press the Mode button again to repeat all tracks on the CD. The Repeat indicator will flash. 3. Press the Mode button again to play all tracks on the CD in random order.
Programmed play By programming the player you can play up to 21 tracks in any desired order. 1. Whilst the CD is in STOP, press the Mode button. The Programme indicator will start to flash and the display will show ‘01’. 2. Select the first track using the Next or Previous buttons. The track number flashes on the display and the Programme indicator lights up. Store this track by pressing the Mode button. 3. The Programme indicator will flash and the display will show ‘02’. 4.
Adding tracks to a programme 1. Whilst the CD is in STOP, press the Mode button repeatedly until the display shows the first empty memory location (the largest number) 2. You can now add tracks (maximum 21) to the sequence as described earlier. Replacing previously programmed tracks 1. Whilst the CD is in STOP, press the Mode button repeatedly until the display shows the programme step you wish to replace. 2. Select the track you want to enter in its place using the Next or Previous buttons. 3.
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 preferred position. 7.
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 and the side you wish to record on facing towards you. 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.
Recording from CD 1. Set the Function switch to the 'CD' position. 2. Insert a CD into the compartment. 3. Insert a blank cassette with the tape surface uppermost and the side you wish to record on facing towards you. 4. Depress the Record button to commence recording. The CD will start automatically (CD syncro start). 5. The recording level is set automatically and is not affected by the setting of the Volume control. 6. To stop the recording press the Stop/Eject button.
Preventing accidental erasure 1. To safeguard your recordings against accidental erasure, break off the appropriate tab on the cassette as shown . 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 binder and oxide from magnetic tapes can accumulate on the pinch roller (A) the capstan shaft (B) and also the heads (C and D).
Headphone socket A 3.5mm Headphone Socket located on the left side of you CD radio cassette is provided for use with either headphones or an earpiece. Inserting a plug into the socket automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker.
General Do not allow this unit to be exposed to 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 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 CD9925 will operate from a supply of AC 230volts, 50Hz only.
Specifications Circuit Features Power Requirements Mains AC 230 volts, 50Hz Batteries 8 x LR14 (C size) only Loudspeaker 2 x 77mm 8ohms Output Power 2 x 1.6 Watts into 4ohms Headphone socket 3.5mm dia Aerial System FM Telescopic aerial MW Built-in Ferrite aerial LW Built-in Ferrite aerial Frequency Coverage FM 87.
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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. N.B.
ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT 97-99 Worton Road Isleworth Middlesex TW7 6EG Technical Helpline:- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) Issue 1
