ROBERTS ELECTRONICS INC. LOS ANGELES 16 - CALIFORNIA aa EXCELLENCE IN ELECTRONICS ROBERTS Naat {Aa *99O%wvns997’ Hi AN UAL 4 TRACK STEREO TAPE RECORDERSGENERAL INFORMATION ‘The Roberts Models 990 and 997 are four-track stereo tape recorders which will record and playback four-track stereo, and four-track monaural tapes, ‘They will also playback two-track stereo tapes, Both models operate at tape speeds of 15, 7 1/2, and 9 3/4 ips with equalizatica provided, ‘The Model 997 also provides for sound-with- sound recording, and a stereo output speaker control panel with siz: stereo output jacks. Operate the recorders from a 110-120 volt AC, 60 eycle source only. A conversion kit (Part No, 51” 99) 1s available for 50 cycle operation. SPECIFICATIONS FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 40 to 15,000 eps @ 7 1/2 ips, +2 ab; 40 to 12,000 eps @ 3 3/4 ips, +3 ab; SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO: 50 db below record "0" level. WOW AND FLUTTER: Less than 0.12% rms. EQUALIZATION: Record and Playback, based on NAB standards, REEL SIZE: 3", 5" or ™ FUNCTION OF CONTROLS A~ Play Record ‘This is a three-position control, When this con- trol is straight up, it is in Neutral position; turning to the right places it in Play and Record positions, respectively. To prevent accidental erasure, the Re- cord Interlock button must be depressed before the bar knob can be moved into the Record position. ‘This control is mechanically interlocked with the Rewind- Forward control. The Rewind-Forward control must be in its Neutral position beforethe Play-Record con- trol can be placed in either mode, B — Rewind-Forward ‘This is athree-position control. When this con- ‘trol is straight up, itis in Neutral position, Turning ‘the bar type control knob clockwise places it in the Forward position, which transfers the tape rapidly from supply reel to take-up reel. Turning the control counterclockwise places it inthe Rewind position, which transfers the tape rapidly from take-up reel to supply reel, This control is mechanically interlocked with the Play-Record control. The Play-Record control must ein Neutral position before turning the Rewind~ Forward control C— Stop Lever ‘The recorder may be stopped momentarily by pushing upwardon the Stop lever. This lever removes the pressure roller from the capstan, and stops the tape. ‘TheStop lever maybe released by slightly pres- sing inwardon the lever. Depressing the Start button, Aocatedon extreme rightof recorder, will also release the Stop lever. ‘The Stop lever and Start button function only in the Play-Record modes of operation, D — Record Lock Depressing the Record Interlock button while placing the Play-Record control in the Record posi- tion places the recorder in the Record position, E ~ Speed Change Lever The Speod Change lever is located between the two tape reels, Move lever to right and pull up for 71/2ipa, Moveleverto right and push down for 3 3/4 ips. A capstan bushing 18 used for changing the re- corder speedto15 ips, ‘The capstan bushing is stored, ‘whennot in use, on a mounting post located next to the rogram counter set knob, Remove capstan bushing, by turning. the thumb screw counterclockwise. Place bushing over capstan and tighten the thumb screw se curely. withthe fingers only. Move the Speed Change lever’ to the ight and pull up for a tape speed of 15 ips. Move the Speed Change lever to the right and push down for 71/2 ips. NOTE: TheSpeed Change lever shouldbe moved only when transport drive motor 1s Fun= ning. ~ Left Channel Volume Regulates the Left channel record level when recording and the volume when playing back a stereo tape or monaural tape, G ~ Left Channel Tone Controls Bass and Treble response on the Left channel during playback only. H — Right Channel Volume Regulates the Right channel record level when recordingand volume when playing back a stereo tape. | Right Channel Tone Controls Bass and Treble response on the Right channel during playback only. J = Equalization Control Bach channel contains an equalization switch to compensate for tapespeeds. These controls should be placed in the position corresponding to the tape speed.‘suppLy REE N TRACK SELECTOR ° PROGRAM COUNTER. NORMAL oueT swiTcH F Ler CHANNEL VOLUME 4 aIGHT iH’ ‘CHANNEL VOLUME, E SPEED CHANGE LEVER K Richt RECORD CHANNEL "LEVEL MONAURAL CHANNEL CHANNEL TONE EQUAL SWITCH INDICATOR SWITCH TONE B REWIND-FORWARO ‘TAKE-UP REEL c stop CevER stat aUTTON Me RECORD K RECORDLEVEL INDICATOR LEFT GRANNEL EQuaL swirci ‘STEREO LEFT Fig. 1. Front View of Recorder--Location of Controls. K ~ Record Level Indicator ‘Adjust the left or right channel Volume control sothe pointer moves up to approximately mid-scale on the Record level meter during the loudest passage of the material being recorded. L— Power Switch ‘This is a three position toggle type switch, The center position is All Off in which no power is applied tothe unit, The upper position, All On, activates both thetape transport mechanism andthe amplifier. In the lower position, Amp. Off, power is applied only to the tape transport, 'M ~ Stereo Monaural Switch ‘This isa two position toggle type switch. ‘The upper position, Stereo, applies power to the Right Channel amplifier for stereo recording or”playback. ‘The lower position, Monaural, removes power from the Right Channel amplifier. NOTE: Allmonaural recordings are made with the Left Channel amplifier. N— Track Selector Rotatingthis control shifts the record and erase hheads into position to function as indicated. All four tracks maybe selected individually as well as two-and four-track stereo. Recording and playback may be done in all positions of this control except two-track ‘stereo, whichis used for playback of two-trark stereo tapes only. Fig. 2 illustrates the arrangement of the Play-Record heads inthe various positions ofthe Track Selector kab. 0 — Program Counter ‘The program counter is useful for logging ma- terialas tis recorded, or for locating previously log- {god material. Set the indicator at "000" at the begin- hing of a reel of tape; anydesired section on the tape may then be quickly located. P Normal Duet Switch (Model 997 Only) Permits a permanent recording to be mate on one trackand an accompanying "audition" recording on an- ‘other track. ‘The audition recording can be erased and re-recorded as many times as desired. ‘Speaker Selector ( Model 997 Only) A three-position switch used for monitoring the source as it is being recorded when in the Monitor position, The Normal position allows the internal speaker to be used. In the Mute position, the internal speakers are turned off and stereo recordings can be listened to when using stereo headsets or external speakers,INPUT AND OUTPUT JACKS External Speaker Used’ when connecting external speakers for playback, Microphone Plug microphoneinto these jacks for monophonic or stereo recording. Phono-Radio May be used for recording directly from AM/FM. tuner or phonograph, ‘Tape Head Output Connectto these outputs if the unit is to be con- nectec: to an external preamp and amplifier for play- ack. The power switch should be in the Amp Off Position when using these outputs. Preamp Output Connectto these outputs if the unit is to be con- nected to an external power amplifier for playback, Stereo Output Jacks ( Model 997 Only) Six jacks are available for stereo headsets or for external speakers. They can also, }e used for copying tapes from one tape recorder to another. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Threading The Tape 1, Place reelof tape on left spindle and an empty reet ‘onthe right spindle, Place the rubber reel retaining caps over the spindle shafts, 2, Thread tape over the left tape guide roller located next tothe head assembly. ‘The tape should then be placed inthe head assembly slot and over the pres- sure roller. The tape is then threaded under the moveable guide post, which actuates the automatic shut-off assembly, ‘and into the slot on the empty reel. Rotate the take-up reel counterclockwise to remove slack in the tape, To Make a Monaural Recording 1, ‘Thread the tape as doseribed under "Threading the Tape", 2, Place the Track Selector knob in the Monaural 1-4 position, 3. TurntheSpeed Selector lever to the desired speed, 4, Plug microphone into the microphone jack on the front panel of the Left Channel amplifier. 5. Turn on power by placing the power switeh in the All Onposition. Allow sufficient time for the tubes to warm up. 6, Depress the Record Interlock button while placing the Play-Record control into the Record position. Depress Start button. 7. Advance the Left Channel volume control while observing the Record level meter, The correct re- cording level is reached when the pointer approaches mid-scale on the loudest passage. 8. Hold the microphone approximately eight inches from the mouth when recording voice, 9. Place the microphone two or three feet in front of the loudspeaker when recording from a radio, phono graph, or TV set. To Play a Monaural Recording 1, ‘Threadthe tape as described under "Phreading the Tape". 2, Set the Speed Change lever in the correct position to correspond to the tape to be played. 3. Move the power switch to the All On position, Al- low sufficient time for the tubes to warm up. 4, Rotate the Play-Record control clockwise to the Play position. Depress Start button and advance Volume and Tone controls to the desired level. Lift upward on Stop lever to interrupt a recording briefly. Press inward on Stop lever or depress Start button and the recorder will continue to op- erate, Four Track Recording Four monaural recordings canbe made ona single tape, Proceed as follows: 1, Place the Track Selector control in the 1-4 mon- aural position and record the tape in this position, Track 41 will now be recorded, 2, Turn the tape over, re-thread the tape, and make another recording. Track #4 willnowbe recorded. 3, Place the Track Selector control in the monaural 3-2position, Repeat the process described in Steps Land 2, Tracks 2 and 3 will now be recorded, Recording From FM Stereo Broadcasts 1. Threadthe tape as desert Tape". sd under "Threading the 2 Connect Left and Right channel outputs from tuner to corresponding Phono-Radio jacks on the re- corder. 3, Place the Track Selector knobin the 4~Track Stereo Position.4, Depress the Rerord Interlock button and place the Play-Record control in the Record position. 5. Observethe VU meters anit aajust the Volur:<'Con~ trois on both amplifiers to peak at approximately mid-scale, Use of the Pause Lever will permit proper adjustment of recording level without the tape being in motion. To Make a Stereo Recording 1, Threadthe tape as described under "Threading the Tape". 2, Plug a microphone into each of the microphone jacks. Position microphones approximately 7 feet apart for best results, Speed Solector lever to the desired tape 4, vet Luyalization control to the speed at which the recording is being made, 5. Place the Track Selector control in the Four-track Stereo position. NOTE: The Two-TrackStereo position may not be used for recording, It is to be used for playback of pre-recordedtwo-track stereo tape only. 8. Place the Power switch in the All On position, (Place) ‘The Stereo-Monaural switeh in the Stereo position. ‘1. Move the Stop lever upward until it locks into posi- tion. Depress the Record Interlock button while placing the Play-Record lever in the Record posi- tion. 8, Adjust the Volume controls until the record level indicators peak at approximately mid-scale on the loudest passages. (Therecord level meters should read approximately the same for proper balance on each channel.) Depress thestart button to start the tape in motion. To Play Stereo Recordings 1, Threadthe tape as described under “Threading the Tape". 2. Placethe TrackSelector control to either the four- trackor two-track Stereo position according to the tape to be played, 8. Place the power switch in the All Gn position, Place The Storeo-Monaural switch in the Stereo position, 4, Set equalization control to the speed of the tape to be played. 5. Movethe Stop lever upward until i¢ locks into posi tion. Turn the Play-Record lever clockwise to the Play position, 6. Depress the Start button and rotate the Volume and Tone controls to the desired listening level. If ex- ternal speakers are to be used for stereo playback, place speakers at least 7 feet apart, To Edit and Splice Tape NOTE: Since one track cannot be edited and spliced without affecting the other track, recordings to be edited should be limited to one track only. 1, Tape may be edited by cuttingout unwanted portions, ory joining selections into another sequence. An- nouncements, etc., can be inserted between selec tions, Unused tape can be spliced for re-use. 2, For best results, cut the tape at a slight diagonal, join the ends with a butt joint, and fasten them on the glossy side with splicing tape. ‘Trim off any excess width, To Record From a Stereophonic Record ‘Thread the tape as described under "Threading the Tape". 2, Makedirect connections from a crystal or ceramic type cartridge to the Left and Right channel Radio- Phono inputs on the record: 3. Place a Stereo record on the phonograph, 4. Depress the Record Interlock button and place the Play-Record control in the Record position, Fig. 2. Position of Heads in Corresponding Track Positions.7 88 39 106 20 68 73 9 94 93 80 92 gf 78 81 Fig. 3. Top View of Transport Mechanism. 5. Observethe VU meters and adjust the Volume con- trols on both amplifiers to peak at approximately. id scale. Use of the Pause Lever will permit proper adjustment of the recording level without the tape being in motion, Recording Sound with Sound (Model 997 Only) 1, Thread the tape, 2, Move Power switch to All On position, and adjust speed change lever to desired speed. 3. Set tape equalization control to correct position de- pending on speed used, 4, Turn the right channel Volume control to "0", and adjust left channel Volume control for normal re~ cording, 5, Plug microphone into left channel Microphone in~ put jack. If recording from radio or phonograph, connect cable to Phono-Radio input jack, 6. Place Duet switch in Normal position and proceed with recording as outlined under "To Make a Mon- aural Recording.’ 1, After recordings completed, rewind tapeto starting point, 8, Move Duet switch to Duet position, 9, Turn right channel Volume control to "I" or position, 10,Connect microphone to left channel Microphone input. 11,Place Play-Record switch in the Play position and Track Selector In 3-2 position, 12,Turn Speaker Selector to the Normal position, 18.Depress Startbutton, and while lstening to thefirst recording, record the “Audition” track, 14.When recording is completed, rewind tape to start= ing point. ‘The Duet switch returns to Normal posi- tion automatically when Rewind switch is used, 15.Turn Speaker Selector to the Normal position, Playing Back Sound with Sound Recordings (Model 997 only) . Turn Track Selector to Stereo ( ) position, 2, Place Play-Record switch in the Play position, Depress Start button and adjust left and right chan= nel Volume controls to the desired listening level, ‘Tho "basic" recording will be heard onthe left chan= nel speaker, and the "audition" track will be heard on the right channel speaker.129 104: 130- 105 131 135 118 113 114 122 136 134 Fig. 4. Bottom View of Transport Mechanism. DISASSEMBLY To Remove Tape Transport 1, Remove the three panels on rear of case by re- moving two screws in each of the panels. 2, Remove switch extension lever (118) from tape transport. ‘This may be done by inserting a serew- driver through the center opening in rear of case and removing the two Phillips head screws holding extension lever. 3. Removethe screws holding reel tables and remove reel tables, 4, Loosen the set-screw in speed change lever and remove lever. 5. Remove two screws holding perforated dress plate and remove dress plate. 6. Loosen set-screws and remove all control knobs on tape transport, 11 Insert small screwdriver under cap on pressure roller, and remove cap. Remove screw holding pressure roller, Remove pressure roller, 8. Remove capstan bushing storage post and screw holding front escutcheon, Remove front escutcheon, 9, Remove speaker leads and all inter-connecting plugs from transport, 10, Remove the four screws holding the transport ‘mounting plate to ease. 11. Lift transport from case, To Remove Left or Right Channel Amplifier 1, Remove four screws in front panel of amplifier. 2, Remove all inter-connecting plugs. 3, Remove amplifier from case, CLEANING ‘The record-playback and erase heads, pressure roller, and the capstan should be cleaned regularly ‘witha soft cloth and alcohol. As the tape passes over the heads and between the pressure roller and capstan ‘oxide is worn from the tape and deposited on th parts, This oxide will cause weak recording: Playback, poor erasure, and wow.LUBRICATION Under normal use, lubrication is not required, However, if unit is disassembled for repair or re- placement of parts, clean all bearings and sliding levers and apply a'thin coat of oil to their surfaces, Use a good grade of motor oil, Do not use sewing machine oll of the 3 in 1 type. ‘The ottom motor bearing should be oiled every six months and the top bearing once a year. The idler wheels and spindle assemblies should be olled period- {cally. A few drops of oll down the spring shaft from the underside of the spindle assemblies will be sui ficient, Donot attempt tooil spindles from the topside of the deck, ‘When lubricating idler wheels and spindle as~ semblies, do not allowoll to reach the rubber portions of idler wheels, belts, or felt clutch pads. ADJUSTMENTS Record-Play Head Azimuth 1, Thread @ standard 10 ke alignment tape on the transport, Turn track Selector to stereo-4 (=) position. 2, Connect an AC voltmeter to a standard phone plug and insert the plug into the output jack, 8, Remove the Deck Control Panel (12). Insert a small screwdriver through the hole in the head shield to adjust alignment screw (64). 5, Playthe tape back at {ull volume, and adjust align- ‘ment screw (64) for maximum meter reading. -A.MOTOFACT “BxRLODED™ View Sroward W. Some & Co, e169 Fig. 5. Exploded View of Parts Above Dress Plate,Fig. 6. Exploded View of Parts Above Base Plate.Fig. 7. Exploded View of Parts Below Base Plate. 10TROUBLE CHART “symptom - Take-up reel does not revolve in Play ‘or Record posi- ton. Cause 4. ler spring (50) loose or broken. 1 a Remedy Replace idler spring (50). Check eluteh spring (95) to be sure tension on spindle assem- bly is adaquate. Tension may bedded to the clutch assembly by slightly stretehing spring (35). Supply reel does not revelve in Re- ‘wind position, 1. O11 on rewind idler wheel (43) or rewind drive wheel (45). 2, Idler wheel tension sp- rring (46) loose or bro- ken. 1 Moisten cloth in alcohol and clean wheels (43) and (45). . Replace idler wheel tension sp- ring (48). 3. Reels donot stop immediately when controls are mov- ed to the Neutral position. 1, Brake lever actuating ‘springs (82), (58), and (1) loose or broken, 2. Brake shoes (59) or (68) worn, 3, Brake actuating lever (G2) dragging on deck- plate (100). 1, Replace either spring (62), (58) and (51) if broken, 2. Replace brake shoes (53) or (56). |. Bend the elbow of lever (82) up- ward. Apply a small amount of lubricate at the point of contact ‘on deck plate, Counter mech- anism does not op- erate, 1, Defective counter (97). 2, Counter drive belt (104) off or broken, Check gears in counter for dam- age. Replace if necessary. 2. Replace counter drivebelt (104), . Wow or flutter. 1, Pressure roller (9) 2, Pressure roller (9) damaged or binding on shaft, 1 Replace pressure roller (9) if 2. Remove pressute roller (9) and clean bearing with a soft cloth dampened with alcohol, Clean roller stud; if scored, polish with crocus cloth, Replace pressure roller if damaged, . Loss of high fre- quencies inRe- cord and Play- back, 1, Foreignmatter collec fed in tape-gulde chan- rel, 4 Remove foreign matter and clean channel with a soft cloth dampened with alcohol. Weak or distorted sound when record- ing or playing back, 1, Worn or dirty record play head (62), 2. Defective compon- cent in amplifier cir cult. Clean head surfaces or replace hhead (62) if necessary. ‘Measure voltages per schemat- ic. Replace any defective com- cent. otf137 6267 Fig. 8. Top View--Left Channel amplifier. @ & G OHOOW OQ QOVOO MW OW € (2) 6 3 @ @ @ ro) © @ © @ @ 8 Gy a © ® (2) OGSGGHOHOOOOOOOD OOE® Fig. 9. Bottom View--Left Channel Amplifier.6X4 6BQ5 —«12AD7 6267 ® @ @) @ OO OOO OOO OO OOOO €©2© ©OOOOO@® © Fig. 11. Bottom View--Right Channel Amplifier.MECHANICAL PARTS LIST Ret. Part Ref.[ Part . No. | Nou, Description < No | No. Description, hesorw ‘Reel Holder, Rubber (2 Used) fea [amon Srvew, Head Adjusting Jeno ‘Screw, Reel Table (2 Used) os | eons Spring, Tension Ss fexotas Reel Table (2 Used). 85 | Stn Plate, Record- Play Hoad Mounting ls Setscrew, Spe.- Change Lever jer | ees Head, Erase Is |sso.se Lever, Speed Change 5 | asoiss Plate, sad Assembly Mounting ls fasoxer Panel, Deck Perforated so | seoise Cam, Head Actuaing I? [sae Cap, Pressure Roller to | ascisr (Gear, Head Actuating ls [aso ‘Screw, Presgure Roller Retaining in Xoried Mut, Head Adjusting lo anon Pressure Roller 72 | anon Spring, Tape Tenston Hho fsa Set Screw, Knob Retaining 73 | sone Lover, Automatic Sht-off rremreay ‘ob, Function (2 Used) Mode! 090 Assembly fix [sss ‘ob, Function (2 Used) Model 997 74 | eso1s Spring, Automatic Shut-off Lever fie Jasons Panel, Deck Control and Head, ‘Tension Model 90 5 | eaves ‘Bearing, Forward Idler Laver he Panel, Deck Control and Head, Moanin Model 97 ts | sora Assembly, Pause Lever hs Cover, Head Upper 7 na Corer, Head Lawer fet | secon Bracket, Pause Locking (Pit af 35 Set Serew, Head Cover tem #78) 16 Stud, Head Cover Mounting 3 | some Spring, Pause Laver Return nt ‘Spacer, Tipped, Head Cover Mounting 18 Serev lead Cover Mounting ro Janae Spring, Pressure Roller Tension 10 ‘Nut, Head Cover Mounting (3 Used) oo | ons ‘Assembly, Pressure Roller 20 ‘Thumb Screw, Capstan Bushing Mounting 2. Bushing, 15 ips Speed Change 1 | ssonve Lever, Rewind Idler Actuating Iza Set-Serew, Track Selector Knob 2 | eons Spring, Brake Lever Tension 23 Knob, Track Selector, Model 990 33 | os Tink, Forward Brake Actuating las Knob, Track Selector, Model 997 oa | acme Lever, Automatic Stu off las Screw, Tape Guide Retaining a5 | sone ‘Spring, Cam Locking Tension las Pilate, Top, Tape Guide 5 | ones ever, Automatic Sop Cam 25 Plate, Bottom, Tape Guide jer | asone Gear, Shut-Otf Actuating 2 Bearing, Tape Guide 8 | seo ‘Spring, Shut-Off Gear Tension 28 Washer, Bearing Tape Guide(2 Uses 20 | soe Plate, Automatic-Stop Mounting 29 Post, Capstan Bushing Storage 90 | Spring, Idler Lever Return 0 Washer, Trim st | som Lever, Idler Return Assembly 31 Spindle Shee 22 |meoxo Lever, Brake Actuating (Model 980) se "O"Ring, Rewind Drive fon | some Lever, Brake Actuating (Medel 997) 33 ise Spindle, Rewind Drive 3 leew Button, Record Inerlocy st Dise Spindle, Fast Forward jos | coo Spring) Record Interlock 35 Spring, Spindle Rewind Tension 95 | s.000 Insulator, Record Interlock, Lower 38 Washer, Spindle shim los | som Spring, Howind ldler Retur® 37 Ring, Retaining lor | cow Counter Assembly ss Dige’spindle, Hold Backe 195 | som Bracket, Spring Retaining Iso Dise Spindle, Take-Up oo | scam Pause Lever Release Assembly 40 Spring, Spindle Spider 100 | s-0an Plate, Transport Mounting lat ing, fetaining ior | scone Mounting Post (4 Used) jaz Washer, Fiber jio2 | corse Sel Screw, Pulley las Wheel, Drive and Rewind Idler Hos |eaan Pulley, Counter Brive las Bearing Plate, Spindle Mounting Hos | cos Balt, Counter Drive las Wheel, Intermediate Idler Hios | cam alley, Counter a8 ‘Spring Ialer Tenaion Hos | s.oa0e ap, Capstan O11 lan Serew, Idler Wheel Bracket jiov | s-cane Washer, Felt, Capstan Bearing laa Bracket, Idler Wheel Mounting Hos | s-cas Bearing, Flywheel 48 Spring, Take-Up Spindle Load hoo Cam, Rewind, Fast Forward 50 Spring, Idler Wheel Tension Actuating 51 Spring, Brake Tension lsto |ss-onr Cam, Record-Play Actuating 52 Lever, Brake Actuating lit Jasons BBall, Cam Interlock 53 Shoe; Brake, Model 990 li12 | seam Capstan = Flywheel Assembly 53 Shoe, Brake, Model 997 fi1a | e-onas Plate, Cam Mounting, Upper 54 Lever, Forward Idler fia [sso Lever, ler Lating ss | sson Lever, Rewind idler us [ee ‘Spring, Forward Idler Tension ss |ezsz Shoe, Brake, Model 990 116 | ss.ome Lock, Forward Lever Shoe, Brake, Model 997 ii? | sox Spring, Cam Sop Tension sr | some Lever, Supoly Brake Actuating 18 | s.0x0 (Cam, Idler Lifting se |oxss Spring, Brake Tension 19 | sem Pilate, Cam Mounting Lower 50 | as-i76 Head Assembly Compete (Model 120 |suoar Lever, Record Sviteh actuating 900) (nctades Teme 60 thru 72) 21 |.000 Cam, Record-Play Linkage so sear ead Assembly Complete (Model eating 907) (Includes Items 60 thru 72) 122 |ss.oms Belt, Capstan Drive 23 |ss.oam Spring, Record Lever Retorn 60 | asare Gover, Head Assembly 124 |aono Bracket, Capstan Adjusting jer | asar Spring, Erase Head ‘Tension 125 Jsvoan, Serew, Capstan Adjusting fsa | ascis0 ead, Play-Record lize [aon Nt, Wing fet | ssais Rod, ase Head Adjusting fizr [anos ushing, Idler Drive 4MECHANICAL PARTS LIST ( Cort'd) Ret. [Part Ret] Part No | No. Description No. | Nos Description fi2s | es-oae ‘Bracket; Spéed Change Adhsting a9 ‘Washer, Motor Mount Adjusting 129 | sons Lever, Speed Change Adjusting 14 | mone Plate, Motor Mount jo | saute Spins, Speed Change 135 | some Mote, Drive hat | eee Mount, Motor-Rubber > 136 | exon ‘otor se_| ssoarr Bashlng, Motor Belt Drive ist | ssaza Lever, Dt Actosting 136 _| ase over, Track Selector Switen ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST Ret. Part Ref. | Part No | No. ~~ Description No. | No. Description TUBES CAPACITORS (Cont'd) Vi [esos F-06/6267, Pre-Anw. Coma 001 mid, 5%, Mica v2 [seas 1247, AF Amp., Cathode Fottower | |ca7 [aeomr ‘ov maa, 400¥, Tabular va razr ‘8595, Outre ews [eon 001 mf, 400¥, Tebalar v4 |exozer SARS, Bias Oscillator fea | seo0u. 500 mint, 5% tien vs [ty O34, Rectiier eso. | sonar <0 end, 400¥, Tubular vs EF-06/628%, Pre-Amp. fest | ssn 50 mint, 8%, a vr 12AD1, AF Amp., Cattode Follower | |es2. | se0a5 002m, 400¥, Tubular (Model ve | ieazr S95, Outpt 307 ons) vo [tar 8x4, Recttier CONTROLS AND RESISTORS CAPACITORS: RI pasar 300K, 1/2 Watt, Volume Control [era aso 20 ma @ SOV, Eiecrolyie 2 |peone 30K, 1/2 Wat, ‘Tone Control W/ cre 20 md @ IOV, Electrolytic Smith fez | asco 20 md @ 300V, etecteoty no 10K, 51/4 Watt, Carton cs |moom 20 mid @ soov m4 Lime, 3, 1 Watt, Carbon ce saan, 1 ma @150V, Rs 100K, 5% 1/4 Wall, Carbon cs |e 25'mfd @ 25V, Electrolytic Re 2504, 8%, 1 Watt, Carbon cs | ese 25 mf @ 25V, Electrolytic RT 20008, 3%, 1/4 Watt, Carbon fer | soaae 25 md @ 26¥, Electrolytic 8 400K, 3, 1/4 Watt, Carbon co | cane 25 mtd @ 26V, Etectroiytic Ro 500K 8% 1/4 Wat, Carbon co | am Std @ 960V" Electrolytic Rio 2508, 8%, 1 Watt, Carbon cio |secase 2.2 mtd @ 300 VAC, Now-Potarizes | [IL 30008, 3, 1/4 Watt, Carbon cu [sense 250 mm, 5% atiea Ra 250K, 9%, 1 Watt, Carbon C12 | seen 50 mnt, 88, Mea R13 50008, 8, 1/4 Walt, Carbon cis. | anos 50 mt 8, alex Ria 500K, 3%, 1/4 Wat, Carbon cis | moer 01 mn, 406V, Tabutar ris 2 mer, 5, 1/4 Watt, Carbon cc15. | se0008 ‘2 mia, 400V! Tabular RS 00K, 3%, 1/4 Wat, Carbon 16 | sen 50 mmf, 8% nica RUT 300K) 8% 1/4 Wat, Carbon crt | sncasa 02 mid, 406V, Tebutar Re 1 meg, 5%, 1/4 Wate, Carbon cia |asoan ‘Oma, 400V; Tubular R9 1801, 3%, 1 Watt, Carbon 19. | sno ‘oon md, 8%, Mea 20 20K, 5, 1/4 Watt, Carbon 20. | soar (1 mtd, 4000, Tubular rat 1000, 8%, 1/4 Wat, Carton Gat |acm 001 mf, 400, Tubular R22 50008, 5, 1/4 Walt, Carton x2 Jano 500 mmf, 8%, atica 723 100K, 3%, 1/4 Wat, Carbon a3. | aso 01, 40¥, Tubular Ra 30008, 5, 1/4 Walt, Carton 24 | ssoout 500 mms,’ aie {node 986 Ont) 25. | sone 100-250 mm, ates aa 50002, 5%, 1/4 Watt, Carbon 26 | asooee Trimmer, 100-250 ml, Mca (atodei 94 iy) car | anon 450 mt, 5% ea ras. | spon 82, Wirevound exible cae Jason 1008 mtd, 406V, Tubular 26, | s0003 50008, 5% 1 Wat, Carbon a5. | anos | 200 mnt, 5% nea nav [esos 50K, 5 1/4 Watt, Carbon ion | sim | 20 mta'@ 350V, eiectratyie an | nose neg, 38, 1/4 Watt, Carbon C108 20 mid @ 350V, Electraitic 729 | one? 500K, 1/2 Wat, Volume Control {eat | 8.0209 20 mtd @ 300V, Electrolytic 30 | sone 30K, 1/2 Wat, Tone Contr W/ fexz | es.cz00 20 mid @ 300V; Electrolytic ‘Seiten, 33 | seocst {mtd @ 150¥, Electrolytic nat | aso 10K, 58, 1/4 Watt, Carbon x4 | ssc 25\mid @ 25V, Electric ro2 | mone {ieg, 38, 1/4 Watt, Carbon cas. | asa 25 mid @ 28V, Etectraytic ras. | ae 100, 3% 1/4 Wat, Carbon ex6_ | sons 25 mia @ 25¥, Electrolytic roa | ame 280K, 8%, 1 Watt, Carbon ext | enoase 25 mia @ 25V, Electrolytic 795 | max 2000, 54, 1/4 Watt, Carton 638 | axons 250 mmf, Mica a6 | waza meg, 88, 1/4 walt, Carbon a0. | sone 50 mmt, 3%, ates ror | som oon, 3% 1/4 Wat, Carbon a0 | ss 50 mt 8% atea rae | sos OOK, 51/4 Wat, Carbon cat | seocsr (1 mid, 400V, Tubular rao | so 250K, 8%, 1 Watt, Carbon cuz | sacs “2 mt, 400V) Tubular Huo. | soa 30008, 5, 1/4 Watt, Carbon cas. | ssonse 50 mm 8%, nia ra | some 250K, 9%, 1 Watt, Carbo cua | sso 02 mn, 406¥, Tubular Raz | s.07 30000, 5, 1/4 Wat, Carbon cis_[ sum (mia, 400V, Fubslar ra3_| sous 00K, 9%, 1/4 Wat, Carbon atELECTRICAL PARTS LIST ( Cont'd) Ref. Part Ref. Part No. ‘No. Description No. No. Description. CONTROLS AND RESISTORS ( Cont'd) MISCELLANEOUS marae me, 5, 1/4 Wat, Cad a ae Goh, Record Playas Type R45 | 88-0254 ‘500K, 5%, 1/4 Watt, Carbon M2 | se0275 ‘Switeh, Power, Toggle Type Bas [ear Soon, 82 1/4 watt eaebor Sate far [sons Tne, 2.1/4 wah, Carton es. | sonra diner V0, ede 90) fis |e Ison bet wats Cabon aa [tears Maze yor ede a Bo [emt toon 8 1/A wi, Carton t_ [amore Bote, necent Pay Ghae Type fat [esse dons /4 "wat carbon is. | sae Sut pares secur nee Br [ocr Sosa, S017 ie carbon ype Ses, te aan id: [ose Suich, Seren Dect On Monaural sat ascne $08, S174 wat, carbon Ot, Thee Type, DPD, ote 997) isa 97 Gy as |seors Steer, 0, (ide a nee |soose £0; Wrewoand Fexte is | Scare Meer) VU, ede! et Fes | seas $0000, 3h 1 Wat Carbon it | Seas ion Lath ator On fet foooms Sore 174 wat, Carbon s_| Sane Neon Lame, eorddeator es. | sane fon, fam DalanceCeiva (wea | | |erost Soe, Lougpear Selector er ean to | sess Sut Retry sd eee ne soon Toe SR 1/4 wat, carbon eat (iota 80 rary ano |sscaxs Suit, Roary, Healer nat sons Soon, fm Balance Control Model face nat ir | sesou Ste, Rotary, Record-Play rs [soot Sou 1/4 wat, carvontaoaer | | IE |Saces Swit, Duce Rora SPST Sora Sate on 9 | sor Soon, 1%, 1/4 Wat, Carton odes | [sor |ssans Seer son baiy) sre |e Sete ae te reo |escon 0, Wound Fete ede fier Shee Hct aetopone, Rao sei ou ro in Seer mt | wom 300, 31/4 watt, carbon nde sss Sho NO. Pre-Amp., Output ‘sr on) ime Saat Sarco oat, @ Une, rea | soc $00, 31/4 Wat, Carbon ode ite sor) Sar'on) ooze So, Volume, (2 Use) ns [soe 0, Wirewound Flesbe (Model za Et Tone, (Ue) soi enn fae Feet Tet Set uae Sito ams, Waster, ed) RNR (iat TRANSFORMERS 8-094 Case, Complete (Less Speakers) Bad Ter [at Can eee Eee cial Lat Chane hs Case, Complete (Les Speakers BB fmsem [oti Lak ch ise cape Less spser re_|seoen at, gh Camel sae ae cols see Cats case (et) Teor Foetiack scm Pino Seater Grit a [ieee Bia Golltor Son br Seer ea | Sars fom Bucking eon Fore mie A |seaot Fier cts cn Prams Recerace Face [San Fewsbeck coe Cord AS ner are Ps i _| Sone Flier Cloke oan cant Ac beer, anal 2 16 Replacement Parts and Service Information is available from: ROBERTS CUSTOMER SERVICE 6050 WEST JEFFERSON BOULEVARD LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90016eurmomne RETR ae on ues “ et) cana B00, Sener 1 te emer treme eet eet frien fe mee [rere pow pe [oe ioe erat ees «Sse yer 00 wow foe | [mf [eve [i elon pve fe eff me Fig. 12. Schematic of Left Channel Amplifier. WVFig. 13. Schematic of Head Switching and Speaker Output Circuits Used in Model 997.Fig, 14, Schematic of Right Channel Amplifier. PRINTED IN US.ALA 8