Sound for Generations ROBERTS SC9911 3 Band Stereo Radio Cassette Recorder PROVIDED BY FM MW LW 88 5 40 15 0 94 6 00 16 0 96 100 104 106 8 00 10 0 0 1 8 0 2 00 2 20 108 MHz 88 -108 M Hz 12 0 0 16 0 0 kHz 540 -1600 kHz 2 40 2 60 kH z 150- 260 kHz SC 9911 3 Band S ter eo Ra dio Cas sette Re cord er Please read this manual before use
Controls (Top) 5 1 2 3 6 7 8 4 9 FM M ode Fun cti on Of f Mi c Mod e S ter eo Ta pe Rad io LW MW FM Tuning On Of f Phon es Volume FM Stere o Sto p/E ject 15 F. F o rw ard 13 14 Play R ec ord 11 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. Fast forward button 4. Deep bass boost switch 9. Tuning control 5. Microphone 1 R ew ind 10.
Controls (Front) 16 (on rear) PROVIDED BY FM MW LW 88 540 94 600 96 8 00 100 104 1000 150 160 180 200 22 0 106 108 MHz 88-108 MHz 1200 1600 KHz 540 -1600 kHz 240 2 60 KHz 150-260 kHz SC 9911 3 Band Stereo Radio Cassette Recorder 16.
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 remaining spaces in 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.
Listening to the radio FM operation Function O ff Waveband LW Radio Tape MW FM 1. Set the Function switch to the 'Radio' position. 2. Select 'FM' using the Waveband switch. FM Mode 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. Stereo Mono 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.
Medium and long wave operation Function O ff 1. Set the Function switch to the 'Radio' position. Radio Tape 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. LW MW FM 6. The MW and LW bands are marked in kilohertz (kHz). 7. Adjust the Deep bass boost switch to the required position. 8.
Listening to cassette tapes Function O ff 1. Set the Function switch to the 'Tape' position. Tape Radio 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.
Recording from the Radio Function O ff 1. Set the Function switch to the 'Radio' position. Tape Radio 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.
Recording from the Internal Microphone 1. Set the Function switch to the 'Tape' position. Function O ff Tape Radio 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 Stop/Eject F. Forward Rewind Play Record A 3.
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. F M M o de Fu ncti on Of f Mi c M o no S te re o Tape LW MW FM Rad io Tun ing On Of f P hones Volume F M Stereo S top/E ject Preventing accidental erasure To safeguard your recordings against accidental erasure, break off the appropriate tab on the cassette as shown .
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). 3. Press the Play button (6) 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 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 SC9911 will operate from a supply of AC 230 volts, 50Hz only.
Specifications Circuit Features Power Requirements Loudspeakers AC 230 volts, 50Hz Batteries: Radio/Cassette 4 x LR14 (C size) Output power 2 x 700mW Aerial System Frequency Coverage FM 87.5 - 108MHz MW 525 - 1610kHz LW 150 - 260kHz 2 x 75mm diameter only Mains: FM Wire Aerial MW Built-in Ferrite aerial LW Built-in Ferrite aerial ROBERTS RADIO LIMITED PO BOX 130 MEXBOROUGH SOUTH YORKSHIRE S64 8YT The Company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice.
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.
Notes If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri)
ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT 97-99 Worton Road Isleworth Middlesex TW7 6EG Technical Helpline:- 020 8758 0338 (Mon-Fri) Issue 1
