Roberts C9950 User Manual
Roberts C9950 User Manual

Roberts C9950 User Manual

Dual speed programmable cassette recorder
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C9950
Dual Speed Programmable
Cassette Recorder
Please read this manual before use

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  • Page 1 C9950 Dual Speed Programmable Cassette Recorder Please read this manual before use...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Controls ... 2 Timer display ... 4 Battery operation & installation ... 5 Carrying handle ... 5 Cassette tapes ... 6 Using the AC adaptor ... 6 Using headphones ... 6 Setting the clock and day of the week ... 7 Tape speed ...
  • Page 3: Controls

    Controls 1. Built-in microphone 5. Clear/Recall button 2. Minute button 6. Clock set button 3. Hour button 7. Tape counter 4. Day button 8. Tape counter reset If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on 0208 758 0338 (Mon-Fri) 9.
  • Page 4 Controls (cont.) 20. Headphone socket 21. Monitor socket 22. Microphone socket 23. Volume control 27. Beep switch (on underside) 28. Line in socket 29. Timer activator socket 24. Voice sensitivity level 25. Voice activated switch 26. Speed switch 30. Line out socket 31.
  • Page 5: Timer Display

    Timer Display a. Timer number b. PM indicator c. AM indicator If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on 0208 758 0338 (Mon-Fri) d. Day of week indicator e. Hours minutes and seconds indicators f. On time indicator g.
  • Page 6: Battery Operation & Installation

    Reduced power, distortion and a 'stuttering' sound are all signs that the batteries may need replacing. We would recommend for economy that the C9950 is used on the mains whenever possible with battery operation for occasional or stand-by use only.
  • Page 7: Cassette Tapes

    The AC adaptor should be disconnected from the mains supply and your cassette recorder when not in use. We would recommend for economy that the C9950 be used via an AC adaptor whenever possible with battery operation for occasional or stand-by use only.
  • Page 8: Setting The Clock And Day Of The Week

    Setting the clock and day of the week 1. To set the day of the week press and hold down the Clock button. 2. Whilst holding down the Clock button press the Day button to select the required day. 3. To set the time press and hold down the Clock button. 4.
  • Page 9: Tape Speed

    Tape speed Your cassette recorder has the ability to record and playback at both Normal and Quarter speed. Quarter speed gives 4 times longer recording time than Normal speed. Normal speed should be used for music or when higher quality is required. Quarter speed can be used for speech, plays or talk shows where the highest quality is not important.
  • Page 10: Recording From The Radio

    Recording from a radio Your cassette recorder can record from any radio that has a 3.5mm headphone or line out socket. Recording from other types of socket is possible using adaptors available from your local dealer. 1. Press the Stop/Eject button to open the cassette compartment. Insert a cassette with the tape facing towards you and the side on which you wish to record uppermost.
  • Page 11: Recording From The Internal Microphone

    Recording from the internal microphone 1. Press the Stop/Eject button to open the cassette compartment. Insert a cassette with the tape facing towards you and the side on which you wish to record uppermost. Close the cassette compartment. 2. Ensure that the Timer and Voice activated switches are set to the 'Off' position.
  • Page 12: Recording From The Line In Socket

    Recording from the line in socket Your cassette recorder can record from any other product that has a 3.5mm headphone or line out socket. Recording from other types of socket is possible using adaptors available from your local dealer. 1. Press the Stop/Eject button to open the cassette compartment. Insert a cassette with the tape facing towards you and the side on which you wish to record uppermost.
  • Page 13: Recording From An External Microphone

    Recording from an external microphone (not supplied) Your cassette recorder can record from an external microphone. Most types of microphone fitted with a 3.5mm plug will work with your cassette recorder. 1. Press the Stop/Eject button to open the cassette compartment. Insert a cassette with the tape facing towards you and the side on which you wish to record uppermost.
  • Page 14: Timed Recordings

    Timed recordings Your cassette recorder has a timer which allows six separate timed recordings to be made. Each timer can be set to record a particular day of the week, everyday of the week or Saturday/Sunday. If the timer is set to record everyday of the week at the same time this only uses up one of the six timed recordings.
  • Page 15 Timed recordings (cont.) 7. To set the stop time, press the Program button once. The number '1' and 'OFF' will appear in the display. 8. Select the day on which you wish to stop recording by pressing the Day button until the desired day appears in the display. 9.
  • Page 16: Voice Activated Recordings

    Voice activated recordings Your cassette recorder has the ability to make recordings which start and stop depending on the sound level present at the Internal Microphone, Microphone socket or Line in sockets. The sound level that will start and stop recordings can be set with the Voice Sensitivity switch. Position "1"...
  • Page 17: Voice Activated Recording With Timer

    Voice activated recording with timer Your cassette recorder can also be programmed for a timed voice activated recording. This might be used to record sounds in a room at a certain time of day or to record a conference that you are unable to attend. 1.
  • Page 18: Remote Switch Operation

    Remote switch operation Your cassette recorder can be switched on and off by another device connected to the Timer Activation socket. Some radios such as the Roberts R861 have a remote switch socket which enable the radio's timer to switch your cassette recorder on and off. 1.
  • Page 19: Recording A Telephone Call

    Recording a telephone call It is possible to purchase a BT socket recording lead from your local electronic component specialist (e.g. Maplin). 1. Connect the telephone recording lead to the Mic socket on the front of your cassette recorder. 2. Connect your telephone to the telephone record adaptor. (Refer to instructions included with the adaptor.) 3.
  • Page 20: Line Out Socket

    Line out socket Your cassette recorder can be used to playback through other equipment e.g. amplifiers, mini disc, or another cassette recorder. 1. Connect one end of the supplied Green patch lead to the Line Out socket. Connect the other end of the patch cord to the Line In socket of your amplifier or other equipment.
  • Page 21: Cassette Tapes

    Cassette tapes High quality 90 min (C90) tapes are recommended for use in your cassette recorder. In tests these provide a balance between maximum recording time and prolonged tape life. Audio cassette tapes are available up to 120 minutes in length, however the tape material is thin and may stretch or break during recording or playback &...
  • Page 22: General

    General Do not allow this unit to be exposed to water, steam or sand. Do not leave the unit where excessive heat could damage such as in a parked car where the heat from the sun can build up even though the outside temperature may not seem too high Specifications Power Requirements...
  • Page 23: Guarantee

    In the event that it is not possible to return the instrument to the Roberts' dealer from whom it was purchased, please contact Roberts Radio Technical Services at the address shown on the rear of this manual before taking further action.
  • Page 24 ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES 97-99 Worton Road Isleworth Middlesex TW7 6EG Technical Helpline:-0208 758 0338 Issue 1...

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