Roberts Radio Cassette Player SRCD970 User Guide

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.  
C 60  
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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