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Controls
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3 Band Stereo Radio Cassette Recorder
with Programmable Clock Alarm
16. Alarm off button
17. Mains indicator
18. Clock display
19. Modebutton
20. Set button
21. Mono/Stereo switch (on rear)
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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. 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.
4. Reduced power, distortion, and a ‘stuttering’ sound are all signs that
the batteries may need replacing.
5. If your radio cassette is not to be used for any extended period of time
it is recommended that the batteries are removed from the radio.
We would recommend for economy, that the SC9908 is used on the
mains whenever possible with battery operation for occasional or
stand-by use only.
Mainsoperation
1. Place your radio cassette on a flat surface.
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2. Plug the mains lead into theMains socket located on the rear of your
radio cassette ensuring that the plug is pushed fully into the socket.
3. Plug the other end into a wall socket and switch on. The Mains
indicator will light up indicating that the radio is connected to the
mains supply. The batteries will be automatically disconnected.
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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.
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5. TheTelescopicaerial whichisonlyoperationalonFM,shouldbefully
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6. Carefully tune to the desired station using the Tuning control.
7. Angle and rotate the Telescopic aerial to a position giving the best
reception.Aknucklejointatthebaseoftheaerialallowsthismovement
and an angle of 45 degrees will usually be satisfactory. The FM band
is marked in Megahertz (MHz).
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8. To receive stereo broacasts set the Mono/Stereo switch located on
the rear of your radio cassette to the 'FM ST.' position the Stereo
indicator will light up. If the station being received is weak some hiss
may be audible, to reduce the hiss set theMono/Stereo switch to the
'Mono' position to return to mono operation.
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Power
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3 BandStereoRadioCass etteRecorder
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9. Adjust theDeep bass boost switch to the required position.
10. To switch off the radio set the Function switch to the 'Tape Off '
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Medium and long wave operation
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1. Ensure that the Operation switch is in the 'Manual' position.
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2. Set theFunction 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.
6. Rotate your radio cassette for optimum reception.
7. The MW and LW bands are marked in kilohertz (kHz).
8. Adjust theDeep bass boost switch to the required position.
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9. To switch off the radio set the Function switch to the 'Tape Off'
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1. Ensure that the Operation switch is in the 'Manual' position.
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2. Set theFunction switch to the 'Tape' position.
3. Press theStop eject button to open theCassette compartment .
4. Insertapre-recordedcassettewiththetapesurfaceuppermostandthe
side with the desired recording facing towards you.
5. ClosetheCassettecompartment.
6. Depress thePlay button and adjust theVolume control to suit your
personal taste.
7. Adjust theDeep bass boost switch to the required position.
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8. Use theFast forward orRewind buttons to locate a specific part of
the tape.
9. IfyouwishtotemporarilystoptheplaybackdepressthePausebutton.
When you are ready to resume playback press the Pause button a
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10. To stop the tape and switch off your radio cassette press the Stop/
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Recording from the Radio
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1. Ensure that the Operation switch is in the 'Manual' position.
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2. Set theFunction 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.
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setting of the Volume control.
9. To stop the recording press theStop/Eject button.
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Recording from the Internal Microphone
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2. Set theFunction switch to the 'Tape' position.
3. Insert a blank cassette with the tape surface uppermost.
4. Press theRecord button to commence recording.
Note : to reduce background noise it is important to speak as close as
possible to the Internal microphone .
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Setting the clock
1. Press the Set button six times, the display will show the hours digit.
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.
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6. Press the Mode button to start the clock at the selected time. The
colon between the hours and minutes digit will flash showing that the
clock is running.
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Note : When setting the hours digit pressing and holding down the mode
button until the hours digit has gone through midnight will change the
clock to 24hr mode, this is indicated by the letter 'H' after the hours
digit. To change back to 12hr mode repeat the procedure. 12hr mode
is indicated by the letter 'A' for AM or 'P' for PM after the hours digit.
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Setting the date
1. Press theSetbutton fourtimes,thedisplaywillshowthemonthsdigit.
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2. Press the Mode button until the required month is displayed.
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3. Press theSet 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. Press theSetbutton threetimestoreturntothenormalclockdisplay.
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Setting the alarm time
1. Press the Set button twice, the display will show the hours digit .
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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.
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Setting the alarm to wake to buzzer
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3. Press the Set button the hours and minutes digits will flash.
4. Repeatedly press theMode buttonuntil the
symbol is showing.
5. Press theSetbuttonthreetimestoreturntothenormalclockdisplay.
The radio will now turn on at the selected alarm time.
6. To cancel the alarm whilst the alarm is sounding press theAlarm off
button.
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Setting the alarm to wake to radio
1. Set the alarm as previously described.
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2. Tune in to the desired station, and adjust the volume to the required
level.
3. Set the Operation switch to the 'Auto' position.
4. Press the Set button the hours and minutes digits will flash.
5. Repeatedly press theMode buttonuntil the
symbol is showing.
6. Press theSetbutton threetimestoreturntothenormalclockdisplay.
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The radio will now turn on at the selected alarm time.
7. To cancel the alarm whilst the alarm is sounding press theAlarm off
button.
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1. Tune in the station you wish to record at the preset time
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2. Set the alarm to wake to radio as previously described.
3. Insert a blank cassette into theCassette compartment.
4. Ensure that the Operation switch is set to the 'Auto' position
3. Press theRecord button.
4. The radio will turn on at the preset alarm time. The tape will stop when
tape end is reached.
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Activating the hourly alarm
1. Press the Set button, the hours and minutes digits will flash.
2. Repeatedly press the Mode button until the
symbol is showing.
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3. Press theSetbutton threetimestoreturntothenormalclockdisplay.
4. Set the Operation switch to the Buzz position. The alarm will now
bleep on each hour.
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Note : this function is not available if either the radio or tape functions
are being used.
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Displaying the alarm time
1. Whilst the current time is displayed press themode buttononce. The
alarm time stored will be displayed; after approximately two seconds
the display will automatically switch back to current time.
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Displaying the date
1. WhilstthecurrenttimeisdisplayedpresstheModebuttontwice.The
datewillbedisplayed;afterapproximatelytwosecondsthedisplaywill
automatically switch back to current time.
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Displaying the seconds
1. Whilst the current time is displayed press the Mode button three
times. The seconds will be displayed.
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2. Press the Mode button to switch back to current time.
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Headphonessocket
A 3.5mm Headphone Socket located on the top of you radio cassette is
providedforusewitheitherheadphonesoranearpiece.Insertingapluginto
the socket automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker.
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Preventing accidental erasure
Safety tab side A
Safety tab side B
To safeguard your recordings against accidental erasure, break off the
appropriate tab on the cassette as shown . There is one tab for each side
ofthecassette.ThiswillpreventtheRecordbuttonfrombeingpressed.To
restore the cassette to normal, seal the tab openings with a small piece of
self-adhesivetape.
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Cleaning the Heads
The binder and oxide from magnetic tapes can accumulate on the pinch
roller(A)thecapstanshaft(B)andalsotheheads(CandD).Thiswillimpair
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. Cleanthesurfaces(A, B, C, D)withalintfreeragorcottonswabsoaked
in alcohol. Press the stop/eject button as soon as cleaning is over.
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The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked N or
colouredBLACK.
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.
ThewirecolouredBROWNmustbeconnectedtotheterminalmarkedLor
colouredRED.
Mainssupply
The SC9908 will operate from a supply of AC 230 volts, 50Hz
only.
E(Earth)
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.
Brown(Live)
3 amp
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Ifnonethelessthemainsplugiscutoff, removethefuseanddisposeofthe
plugimmediately,toavoidapossibleshockhazardbyinadvertentconnection
to the mains supply.
Blue (Neutral)
N
Ifthisproductisnotsuppliedwithamainsplug, oronehastobefitted, then
follow the instructions given below:
Cord
IMPORTANT. DO NOTmake any connection to the larger terminal which
is marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol
GreenorGreen-and-yellow.
or coloured
Fuse
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following
codes :-
Whenreplacingthefuseonlya3AASTAapprovedtoBS1362typeshould
be used and be sure to re-fit the fuse cover.
BLUE - NEUTRAL
BROWN - LIVE
IFINDOUBT-CONSULTAQUALIFIEDELECTRICIAN.
Replacement fuse holders are available from Roberts Radio Technical
Services Department at the address shown on the rear of this manual.
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Specifications
Power Requirements
Mains:
Circuit Features
Loudspeakers
2 x 75mm diameter
AC 230 volts, 50Hz
only
Output power 2 x 700mW
Batteries:
Radio/Cassette 4 x LR14 (C size)
Clock Battery 1 x LR6 (AA size)
Aerial System
FM
Wire Aerial
MW
LW
Built-in Ferrite aerial
Built-in Ferrite aerial
Frequency Coverage
FM
87.5 - 108MHz
525 - 1610kHz
150 - 260kHz
MW
LW
ROBERTSRADIOLIMITED
PO BOX 130
MEXBOROUGH
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
S64 8YT
The Company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice.
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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.
Theguaranteedoesnotcover:
1. Damage resulting from incorrect use.
2. Consequentialdamage.
3. Receivers with removed or defaced serial numbers.
Procedure:
Any claim under this guarantee should be made through the dealer from whom the instrument was purchased. It is likely that your Roberts' dealer will
beabletoattendtoanydefectquicklyandefficiently, butshoulditbenecessarythedealerwillreturntheinstrumenttothecompany’sservicedepartment
forattention. IntheeventthatitisnotpossibletoreturntheinstrumenttotheRoberts'dealerfromwhomitwaspurchased, pleasecontactRobertsRadio
Technical Services department at the address shown on the rear of this manual before taking further action.
These statements do not affect the statutory rights of a consumer.
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ROBERTSRADIOTECHNICALSERVICESDEPARTMENT
97-99 Worton Road
IsleworthMiddlesex
TW7 6EG
Technical Helpline:- 0181 758 0338(Mon-Fri)
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