ROBERTS SC9908 Sound for Generations 3 Band Stereo Radio Cassette Recorder SC9908 Instruction Book.
Controls (Top) 5 1 2 3 6 7 8 4 9 Fun ction O p e r a t io n Mi c Of f M anu al B uzz A u to Ta pe FM MW LW Ra dio T u n in g O n O ff P h on e s Volume F M Stere o P a use S to p/E je ct 15 F. F o rw a rd R ew ind 13 14 P la y R ec o rd 11 12 10 1. Headphone socket 6. Operation 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.
Controls (Front) 21 17 16 (on rear) 19 18 Mains 20 Tim e Disp lay FM MW Alarm off Mode Set LW 88 5 40 94 96 6 00 15 0 16 0 100 104 8 00 18 0 2 00 10 00 106 12 00 2 20 2 40 MHz 88-108 MHz 16 00 KHz 540 -1600 kHz 2 60 KHz 150-260kHz 108 SC 9908 3 Band Stereo Radio Cassette Recorder with Programmable Clock Alarm 16. Alarm off button 19. Mode button 17. Mains indicator 20. Set button 18. Clock display 21.
Battery operation IMPORTANT - The LR6 (AA size battery) must be fitted at all times to provide power for the clock. 1. Remove the Battery cover on the rear of the unit by pushing the catches in the direction of the arrow. 2. Insert one LR6 (AA size) battery into the small space in the battery compartment. The clock display will now appear. The LR6 (AA size) battery provides power for the clock and must remain fitted at all times. 3.
Listening to the radio FM operation F u n c tio n O p e ra tio n O ff M anual R a d io Tape A u to B uzz 1. Ensure that the Operation switch is in the 'Manual' position. 2. Set the Function switch to the 'Radio' position. 3. Select 'FM' using the Waveband switch. 4. Adjust the Volume control until a hissing sound is heard. LW M W FM 5. The Telescopic aerial which is only operational on FM, should be fully extended. 6. Carefully tune to the desired station using the Tuning control. 7.
Medium and long wave operation F u n c tio n O p e ra tio n O ff M anual 1. Ensure that the Operation switch is in the 'Manual' position. Tape A u to B uzz R a d io 2. Set the Function switch to the 'Radio' position. 3. Select 'MW' or 'LW' using the Waveband switch. 4. Adjust the Volume control until a hissing sound is heard. 5. Carefully tune to the desired station using the Tuning control. LW M W FM 6. Rotate your radio cassette for optimum reception. 7.
Listening to cassette tapes F u n c tio n O p e ra tio n O ff M anual 1. Ensure that the Operation switch is in the 'Manual' position. Tape A u to B uzz R a d io 2. Set the Function switch to the 'Tape' position. 3. Press the Stop eject button to open the Cassette compartment . 4. Insert a pre-recorded cassette with the tape surface uppermost and the side with the desired recording facing towards you. 5. Close the Cassette compartment. 6.
Recording from the Radio 1. Ensure that the Operation switch is in the 'Manual' position. F u n c tio n O p e ra tio n O ff M anual R a d io Tape A u to B uzz 2. Set the Function switch to the 'Radio' position. 3. Tune in to the desired station. 4. Adjust the Volume control to suit your requirements. 6. Insert a blank cassette with the tape surface uppermost. 7. Depress the Record button to commence recording. T u n in g 8.
Recording from the Internal Microphone 1. Ensure that the Operation switch is in the 'Manual' position. F u n c tio n O p e ra tio n O ff M anual R a d io Tape A u to B uzz 2. Set the Function switch to the 'Tape' position. 3. Insert a blank cassette with the tape surface uppermost. 4. 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 . P ause S to p /E je c t F .
Setting the clock 1. Press the Set button six times, the display will show the hours digit. A la r m o ff M ode S et A la r m o ff M ode S et 2. Press the Mode button until the required hour is displayed. 3. Press the Set button, the display will show the minutes digit. 4. Press the Mode button until the required minute is displayed. 5. Press the Set button to return to the normal clock display. 6. Press the Mode button to start the clock at the selected time.
Setting the date 1. Press the Set button four times, the display will show the months digit. 2. Press the Mode button until the required month is displayed. A la r m o ff M ode S et A la r m o ff M ode S et A la r m o ff M ode S et A la r m o ff M ode S et A la r m o ff M ode S et A la r m o ff M ode S et 3. Press the Set button, the display will show the day of the month digit. 4. Press the Mode button until the required day of the month is displayed. 5.
O p e ra tio n Setting the alarm to wake to buzzer M anual 1. Set the alarm as previously described. A u to B uzz 2. Set the Operation switch to the 'Buzz' position. A la r m o ff M ode S et 3. Press the Set button the hours and minutes digits will flash. 4. Repeatedly press the Mode button until the symbol is showing. 5. Press the Set button three times to return to the normal clock display. The radio will now turn on at the selected alarm time. 6.
Making a timed recording O p e ra tio n M anual 1. Tune in the station you wish to record at the preset time B uzz A u to 2. Set the alarm to wake to radio as previously described. 3. Insert a blank cassette into the Cassette compartment. 4. Ensure that the Operation switch is set to the 'Auto' position 3. Press the Record button. 4. The radio will turn on at the preset alarm time. The tape will stop when tape end is reached. P ause S to p /E je c t F .
Displaying the alarm time 1. Whilst the current time is displayed press themode button once. The alarm time stored will be displayed; after approximately two seconds the display will automatically switch back to current time. AL A la r m o ff M ode S et A la r m o ff M ode S et A la r m o ff M ode S et A la r m o ff M ode S et A la r m o ff M ode S et A la r m o ff M ode S et A la r m o ff M ode S et A la r m o ff M ode S et A la r m o ff M ode S et Displaying the date 1.
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.
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 SC9908 will operate from a supply of AC 230 volts, 50Hz only.
Specifications Circuit Features Power Requirements Loudspeakers Mains: AC 230 volts, 50Hz Batteries: Radio/Cassette 4 x LR14 (C size) Clock Battery Output power 2 x 700mW 1 x LR6 (AA size) Aerial System Frequency Coverage FM 2 x 75mm diameter only FM Wire Aerial MW Built-in Ferrite aerial LW Built-in Ferrite aerial 87.
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.
ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT 97-99 Worton Road Isleworth Middlesex TW7 6EG Technical Helpline:- 0181 758 0338 (Mon-Fri) Issue 1 SC9908 Instruction Book.
