SRCD970
Stereo CD Radio
Cassette Recorder
Please read this manual before use
General
Batteries
Do not allow this unit to be exposed to water or steam. Do not leave the unit
where excessive heat could cause damage. 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 band.
Remove the battery cover on the rear of the unit by pushing the catches in
the direction of the arrows. Insert eight IEC size LR20 batteries (D size) into
the compartment. Take care to ensure all batteries are inserted with the
correct polarity as shown inside the battery compartment. Replace the
battery cover.
Mains supply
Reduced power, distortion, and a 'stuttering' sound are all signs that the
batteries may need replacing.
The SRCD970 will operate from a supply of AC 230 volts, 50Hz
only.
For your convenience this product is supplied with a plug which is fitted with
a fuse of the appropriate rating. If the plug supplied is not suitable for your
socket outlet, it should be removed by unscrewing the plug top, the terminal
screws, and removing the cable.
We would recommend for economy, that the SRCD970 is used on the
mains whenever possible with battery operation for occasional or
stand-by use only.
The correct style of plug to suit your household together with a correctly
rated fuse should be fitted.
IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN
IMPORTANT. DO NOT make any connection to the larger terminal which
or coloured
is marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol
Green or Green-and-yellow.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following
codes :-
BLUE - NEUTRAL
BROWN - LIVE
Asthesecoloursmaynotcorrespondwiththecolouredmarkingsidentifying
the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
Automatic Mains/Battery switching
The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked N or
coloured BLACK.
To change from battery to mains operation, simply plug the mains lead into
the mains input socket on the rear of the unit. The batteries will be
automatically disconnected. It does not matter which way round the plug is
inserted but make sure it is fully pushed home. The other end should be
plugged into a domestic supply socket.
The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked L or
coloured RED.
Fuse
This apparatus must be protected by a 3A fuse (BS1362) in a 13A plug
(BS1363). If another type of plug is used a 5A fuse should be fitted in the
plug, adaptor or distribution board.
IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
If you need any further advice, please
call our Technical Helpline on
0181 758 0338 (Mon-Fri)
Aerials
The telescopic aerial (5) located on the rear of the SRCD970 is for FM
reception. The telescopic aerial should be fully extended and angled for
optimum reception
There is a built in ferrite aerial for MW stations. Rotate the SRCD970 to the
position giving best reception.
Radio operation (FM)
Slide the Tape/Radio/CD switch (3) to the "Radio" position. Slide the
waveband switch (14) to the “FM Stereo position”. Adjust the volume
control (4) until a hissing sound is heard. Rotate the tuning control (16) until
the desired station is received. If the station being received is in 'Stereo' the
stereo indicator (13) will illuminate. Adjust the volume control (4) and tone
control (1) to the required settings.
If the FM signal becomes weak or is accompanied by a high level of
background hiss, you may select 'MONO' mode by setting the waveband
switch (14) to the "FM" position. To switch off the radio, slide the Tape/
Radio/CD switch (3) to the "Off/Tape" position.
Radio operation (MW)
Slide the Tape/Radio/CD switch (3) to the "Radio" position". Slide the
waveband switch (13) to the “MW” position. Adjust the volume control (4)
untilahissingsoundisheard.Rotatethetuningcontrol(16)untilthedesired
station is received. Adjust the volume control (4) and tone control (1) to the
requiredsettings.RotatetheSRCD970tothepositiongivingbestreception.
Toswitchofftheradio, slidetheTape/Radio/CDswitch(3)tothe"Off/Tape"
position.
CD operation
Playing a disc
Press the open button (12) to open the CD compartment. Carefully place
a disc onto the spindle in the CD compartment, ensuring that the label is
facingupwards.Closethelidensuringitlatchesshut.SlidetheTape/Radio/
CD switch (3) to the "CD" position. The Liquid crystal display (17) will light
up if the unit is connected to the mains supply. Press the CD play/pause
button (9) to play the disc. Adjust the volume control (4) and tone control (1)
to the required settings. To switch off, slide the Tape/Radio/CD switch (3)
to the "Off/Tape" position.
Pausing during CD play
Whilst the CD is playing, press the CD play/pause button (9) to pause play.
The disc will continue rotating, but play will stop and the pause symbol will
appear on the Liquid crystal display (17). To resume play, press the CD
play/pause button (9) again. The pause symbol will disappear from the
Liquid crystal display.
Stopping CD play
To stop CD play, press the stop button (8). The disc will stop rotating.
Track change function
Whilst the CD is playing, press either the F Skip or B Skip buttons (11) to
change to the desired track. You can also change tracks when the player
is in stop mode. Change to the desired track using the F Skip or B Skip
buttons (11) and press the play/pause button (15) to commence play of the
selected track.
Repeat function
To repeat only one track, press the repeat button (7) until the Liquid crystal
display shows REPEAT 1.
To repeat all tracks on a disc, press the repeat button (7) until the Liquid
crystal display shows REPEAT.
To cancel the repeat function, press the repeat button (7) until the word
REPEAT 1 or REPEAT is removed from the Liquid crystal display.
If you need any further advice, please
call our Technical Helpline on
0181 758 0338 (Mon-Fri)
Mixed play
WhenmixedplayisselectedtheSRCD970willplayallthetracksonthedisc
in random order. Press the mix button (10) until the word ‘Mix’ appears in
the display. Press the play/pause button (9) to start the disc playing. The
SRCD970 will now play all tracks on the disc in random order.
Listening to cassette tapes
Slide the Tape/Radio/CD switch (3) to the "Tape" position. Press the stop/
eject button (19) to open the cassette door (24). Insert a pre-recorded
cassettewiththetapesurfacenearesttothecassettekeysandthesidewith
thedesiredrecordingfacingtowardsyou. Closethecassettecompartment.
Depress the play button (22) and adjust the volume control (4) to suit your
personal taste. Use the fast forward (20) or rewind buttons (21) to locate a
specific part of the tape. If you wish to temporarily stop the playback
depress the pause button (18). When you are ready to resume playback
press the pause button a second time. When the end of tape is reached the
SRCD970 will automatically switch off.
Recording from the Radio
Slide the Tape/Radio/CD switch (3) to the "Radio" position. Tune in to the
desired station. Adjust the volume control (4) to suit your requirements.
Insert a blank cassette with the tape surface nearest to the cassette keys.
Depress the record button (23) to commence recording. The recording
level is set automatically and is not affected by the setting of the volume
control. WhenrecordingfromtheMWbandawhistlemayoccur. Toremove
the whistle slide the beat cut switch (25) on the rear of the SRCD970 to the
position giving best reception.
Recording from CD
Press the open button (12) to open the CD compartment. Carefully place
a disc onto the spindle in the CD compartment, ensuring that the label is
facingupwards.Closethelidensuringitlatchesshut.SlidetheTape/Radio/
CD switch (3) to the "CD" position. Insert a blank cassette with the tape
surface nearest to the cassette keys. Depress the pause (18) and record
(23) buttons. Select the required track using the track buttons (11). Press
thepausebutton(18)followedbytheCDplay/pausebutton(9)tocommence
recording.
Caution
If the Record button will not depress, do not force it. It is probably because
the cassette tabs have been broken to prevent accidental erasure of an
existing recording (see preventing accidental erasure).
Headphones
A 3.5mm socket (2) on the top of the SRCD970 is provided for use with
stereo headphones. Inserting a plug into this socket automatically mutes
the internal loudspeakers.
If you need any further advice, please
call our Technical Helpline on
0181 758 0338 (Mon-Fri)
Preventing accidental erasure
To safeguard your recordings against accidental erasure, break off the
appropriate tab on the cassette as shown . There is one tab for each side
of the cassette. This will prevent the Record button from being pressed. To
restore the cassette to normal, seal the tab openings with a small piece of
self-adhesive tape.
Safety tab side A
Safety tab side B
A
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.
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To clean these parts proceed as follows:-
1. Turn off the power to the unit.
2. Press the Stop/Eject button (19).
3. Press the Play button (22) 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.
Product Care
Do not expose the SRCD970 to extremes of temperature. The product
should be kept in a warm environment free from dust and damp. For
external cleaning use only a soft, clean cloth. Use a damp cloth to clean the
plastic cabinet. A mild soap will help to remove grease or oil. Never use
strongdetergentsorspraycleaners,abrasivepowders,thinnersorsolvents
on the machine, as these may cause damage the finish.
CD Player Maintenance
The player mechanism is fitted with self-lubricating bearings, and must not
be oiled or greased.
Cleaning compact discs
While CDs do not ‘scratch’ the way vinyl records do, they are not
indestructible. Although the music tracks on the disc are covered with a
protective layer, it is still advisable to treat the disc carefully. As long as you
always pick up discs by the edge, and put them back in their holders
immediately after use, cleaning will not normally be necessary. However,
should fingerprints, dust or dirt appear, you can wipe them off with a soft,
lint-free cloth. Wipe the disc in a straight line from centre to edge. If the disc
is heavily soiled use a commercially available CD cleaner. Detergent or
abrasive cleaning agents must never be used. Never write on the disc label
– this can cause irreparable damage to the disc.
If you need any further advice, please
call our Technical Helpline on
0181 758 0338 (Mon-Fri)
Disc player
Laser wavelength
Laser power
Specifications
Power Requirements
Mains
780nM
5mW max
AC 230 volts, 50Hz
8 x LR20 (D size)
only
Frequency response 20Hz-20kHz +2db -2dB
Batteries
(battery life approx. 25 hours)
Radio
Frequency Coverage
General
FM
87.5 -108MHz
530 - 1605kHz
Output Power
Loudspeakers
Headphone socket
2 x 2W RMS
MW
2 x 100mm dia 4ohms
3.5mm stereo
Aerial System
FM
Telescopic aerial
MW
Built-in Ferrite aerial
Imported by:-
ROBERTS RADIO LIMITED
PO BOX 130
MEXBOROUGH
SOUTH YORKSHIRE
S64 8YT
The Company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice.
Notes:
If you need any further advice, please
call our Technical Helpline on
0181 758 0338 (Mon-Fri)
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 telescopic aerials will not be replaced under guarantee.
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 be
able to attend to any defect quickly and efficiently but should it be necessary the dealer will return the instrument to the company’s service department
for attention. 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 department at the address shown below before taking further action.
These statements do not affect the statutory rights of a consumer.
ROBERTS RADIO TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
97-99 Worton Road
Isleworth Middlesex
TW7 6EG
Technical Helpline :- 0181 758 0338
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