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RC9907
3 Band Radio Cassette
Recorder
Mains FM 88 94 96 100 104 106 108 MHz
540
MW 600 800 100 0 1200 1600 kHz
Alarm off Mode Se t
LW 150 160 180 2 00 220 240 260 kHz
ROBERTS
RC 9907
3 Band Radio Cassette Recorder
with Programmable Clock Alarm
Please read this manual before use
RC9907 Issue 3.pmd 1 1/26/2007, 1:35 PM
ROBERTS
Sound for Generations
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Controls (Top) 1 23 4 5 6 7 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 (Right side) 1. Microphone 6. Function switch 11. Rewind button 2. Headphone socket 7. Waveband switch 12. Fast forward button 3. Volume control 8. Tuning control 13. Stop/eject button 4. Telescopic aerial 9. Record button 14. Pause button 5. Operation switch 10. Play button 1 RC9907 Issue 3.pmd 2 1/26/2007, 1:35 PM
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Controls (Front) 20 19 18 17 16 15 15. Cassette door 18. Alarm off button 16. Set button 19. Mains indicator 17. Mode button 20. Clock display. If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on :- 2 0208 758 0338 (Mon-Fri) RC9907 Issue 3.pmd 3 1/26/2007, 1:35 PM
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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 i
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IMPORTANT: The mains plug is used as the means of connecting the radio to the mains supply. The mains socket used for the radio must remain accessible during normal use. In order to disconnect the radio from the mains completely, the mains plug should be removed from the mains socket outlet completely. 4. When the mains LED is off, it indicates that the radio is completely disconnected from the mains. Listening to the radio Waveband Volume FM operation 1. Ensure that the Operation switch is in
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Medium and long wave operation Operation Function 1. Ensure that the Operation switch is in the 'Manual' position. 2. Set the Function switch to the 'Radio' position. 3. Select 'MW' or 'LW' using the Waveband switch. Auto Manual Buzz Radio Tape Off 4. Adjust the Volume control until a hissing sound is heard. 5. Carefully tune to the desired station using the Tuning control. Waveband Volume 6. Rotate your radio cassette for optimum reception. 7. The MW and LW bands are marked in kilohertz (kH
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Listening to cassette tapes Operation Function 1. Ensure that the Operation switch is in the 'Manual' position. 2. Set the Function switch to the 'Tape' position. 3. Press the Stop eject button to open the Cassette compartment . Auto Manual Buzz Radio Tape Off 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. Depress the Play button and adjust the Volume control to suit your person
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Recording from the Radio Operation Function 1. Ensure that the Operation switch is in the 'Manual' position. 2. Set the Function switch to the 'Radio' position. 3. Tune in to the desired station. Auto Manual Buzz Radio Tape Off 4. Adjust the Volume control to suit your requirements. 6. Insert a blank cassette with the tape surface uppermost. Tuning 7. Depress the Record button to commence recording. Volume 8. The recording level is set automatically and is not affected by the setting of the
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Recording from the Internal Microphone Operation Function 1. Ensure that the Operation switch is in the 'Manual' position. 2. Set the Function switch to the 'Tape' position. 3. Insert a blank cassette with the tape surface uppermost. Auto Manual Buzz Radio Tape Off 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 . Pause Stop/Eject Play Record F. Forward Rewind Mic If you need any further
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Setting the clock 1. Press the Set button six times, the display will show the hours digit. Alarm off Mode Set Alarm off Mode Set 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. The colon between the hours and minutes digit
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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. Alarm off Mode Set Alarm off Mode Set Alarm off Mode Set 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. Press the Set button three times to return to the normal clock display. Alarm off Mode Set Alarm off Mode Set Alarm off Mode Set S
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Setting the alarm to wake to buzzer Operation 1. Set the alarm as previously described. 2. Set the Operation switch to the 'Buzz' position. Alarm off Mode Set 3. Press the Set button the hours and minutes digits will flash. Auto Manual Buzz 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. To cancel the alarm whilst the alarm is sounding press the
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Making a timed recording Operation 1. Tune in the station you wish to record at the preset time 2. Set the alarm to wake to radio as previously described. 3. Insert a blank cassette into the Cassette compartment. Auto Manual Buzz 4. Ensure that the Operation switch is set to the 'Auto' position 5. Press the Record button. 6. The radio will turn on at the preset alarm time. The tape will stop when tape end is reached. Pause Record Stop/Eject F. Forward Rewind Play Activating the hourly alarm 1. P
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Displaying the alarm time 1. Whilst the current time is displayed press the mode button once. AL The alarm time stored will be displayed; after approximately two seconds the display will automatically switch back to current time. Alarm off Mode Set Alarm off Mode Set Alarm off Mode Set Displaying the date 1. Whilst the current time is displayed press the Mode button twice. The date will be displayed; after approximately two seconds the Alarm off Mode Set Alarm off Mode Set Alarm off Mode Set di
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Headphones socket A 3.5mm Headphone Socket located on the top of your radio cassette is provided for use with either headphones or an earpiece. Inserting a plug into the socket automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker. IMPORTANT: Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. Mic P hone s Volum e Op er ation Fun ction W aveband Tun in g Min Max Auto Man ual Buzz Ra dio Tape Off FM MW LW Pa use Sto p/E ject F. F orw a rd Rewind Play Reco rd Preventing accide
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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. A B C D 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 a
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Mains supply (Earth) E The RC9907 will operate from a supply of AC 230 volts, 50Hz only. DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this equipment. If the plug (Live) fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too Brown 3 amp short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved L extension lead or adaptor. If in doubt consult your dealer. (Neutral) Blue N If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off, remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to a
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Specifications Circuit Features Power Requirements Loudspeaker 75mm diameter Mains: AC 230 volts, 50Hz only Output power 700mW Batteries: Radio/Cassette 4 x LR14 (C size) Clock Battery 1 x LR6 (AA size) Aerial System FM Wire Aerial MW Built-in Ferrite aerial Frequency Coverage FM 87.5 - 108MHz LW Built-in Ferrite aerial MW 525 - 1610kHz LW 150 - 260kHz ROBERTS RADIO LIMITED PO BOX 130 MEXBOROUGH SOUTH YORKSHIRE S64 8YT The Company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice. 17
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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. Damaged or broken telesco
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ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT 97-99 Worton Road Isleworth Middlesex TW7 6EG Technical Helpline:- 0208 758 0338 (Mon-Fri) Issue 3 Website: http://www.robertsradio.co.uk RC9907 Issue 3.pmd 20 1/26/2007, 1:35 PM
