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 ...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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"...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 &...
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...
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.
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