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- Page 1 14-1122.fm Page 1 Wednesday, May 17, 2000 9:55 AM Cat. No. 14-1122 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. CTR-116 Voice-Activated Cassette Tape Recorder...
- Page 2 Your Optimus CTR-116 Voice-Activated Cassette Tape Re- corder uses the latest in recording technology to make record- ing easy and convenient. Recording begins when the CTR-116 detects sound and ends when sound subsides, for hands-free operation. The CTR-116’s microphone is sensitive enough for the boardroom, a seminar, or a lecture hall.
- Page 3 Three Power Sources — you can power the recorder from in- ternal batteries, or from a vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket or standard AC power (using the appropriate optional adapter). We recommend you record the CTR-116’s serial number here. The number is in the recorder’s battery compartment. Serial Number: ___________________________...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
14-1122.fm Page 4 Wednesday, May 17, 2000 9:55 AM CONTENTS Preparation ... 5 Powering the CTR-116 ... 5 Installing Batteries ... 5 Using AC Power ... 7 Using Vehicle Battery Power ... 8 Connecting the Earphone ... 10 Listening Safely ... 10 Traffic Safety ... -
Page 5: Preparation
14-1122.fm Page 5 Wednesday, May 17, 2000 9:55 AM PREPARATION POWERING THE CTR-116 You can operate your CTR-116 from any of these power sourc- • four AA batteries (not supplied) • standard AC power (using an optional AC adapter) • vehicle battery power (using an optional DC adapter) Note: Using an adapter automatically disconnects the internal batteries. - Page 6 14-1122.fm Page 6 Wednesday, May 17, 2000 9:55 AM 1. Press down on the battery com- partment cover and slide it off in the direction of the arrow. 2. Put the batteries into the com- partment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside.
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Page 7: Using Ac Power
Using AC Power To power the CTR-116 from an AC outlet, you need an AC adapter, such as Cat. No. 273-1454. Cautions: • The recommended adapter supplies 6 volts DC power and delivers at least 150 milliamps. -
Page 8: Using Vehicle Battery Power
Using an adapter that does not DC 6V meet these specifications could damage the CTR-116 or the adapter. • Be sure you plug the adapter into the CTR-116 before you plug it into the cigarette-lighter socket, and unplug the MI C DC 6V jack. - Page 9 14-1122.fm Page 9 Wednesday, May 17, 2000 9:55 AM adapter from the cigarette-lighter socket before you unplug it from the CTR-116. Follow these steps to power the CTR-116 from your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket. RE C/ M IC 1. Set the adapter’s voltage switch to 6 volts.
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Page 10: Connecting The Earphone
14-1122.fm Page 10 Wednesday, May 17, 2000 9:55 AM CONNECTING THE EARPHONE You can use the supplied earphone to listen privately to the CTR-116. You can also connect an external or pillow-type speaker (not supplied) to this jack. Note: Your local RadioShack store sells a wide variety of speakers. -
Page 11: Traffic Safety
14-1122.fm Page 11 Wednesday, May 17, 2000 9:55 AM • Set the volume to its lowest level before you begin listen- ing. After you put on the earphone, adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level. • Do not increase the volume once you have established a comfortable listening level. -
Page 12: Playing A Cassette Tape
14-1122.fm Page 12 Wednesday, May 17, 2000 9:55 AM PLAYING A CASSETTE TAPE 1. Press to open the cassette compart- STOP/EJECT ment door. MI C BA TT RE C/ STOP M IC EJECT 2. Use your finger or a pencil to turn the cassette’s hub and take up any slack in the tape. - Page 13 /B AT R EC M IC 6. Adjust to the desired listening level. VOLUME 7. The CTR-116 automatically stops at the end of the tape. Or, press to stop play sooner. STOP/EJECT Notes: • To momentarily stop play, press to resume playing. To conserve battery power,...
- Page 14 M IC FAST-F REWIND REVIEW • The CTR-116 does not automatically stop when it reaches the end of the tape during fast-forward or rewind. To pre- vent damage to the tape after it has fully wound to either end, press STOP/EJECT rewind.
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Page 15: Using The Tape Counter
14-1122.fm Page 15 Wednesday, May 17, 2000 9:55 AM • If you press FAST-F/CUE the tape plays, you hear the sound at high speed. This can help you locate a specific portion of the tape. USING THE TAPE COUNTER You can use the tape counter to give you an indication of the tape’s position. -
Page 16: Recording
VOX RECORDING When you select recording, the CTR-116 automatically be- gins recording when it senses a voice or other sound, and auto- matically stops when the sound stops. For the best recording quality, place the recorder about 1 foot from the sound source. - Page 17 14-1122.fm Page 17 Wednesday, May 17, 2000 9:55 AM , a soft sound turns on the recorder. At HIGH takes a louder sound to start recording. Experiment to find the best setting for in your recording environment. 3. Press RECORD RECORD Recording starts and the REC/BATT...
- Page 18 14-1122.fm Page 18 Wednesday, May 17, 2000 9:55 AM 4. To momentarily stop recording, press to resume recording. PAUSE M IC /B AT R EC PAUSE M IC 5. To stop recording press STOP/EJECT Notes: • If you hold down REWIND/REVIEW while recording, the RECORD...
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Page 19: Manual Recording
PAUSE USING AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONE The CTR-116’s built-in microphone works well in most situa- tions, but you can connect an external microphone (not sup- plied) with a -inch (3.5-mm) plug to the recorder’s jack. -
Page 20: Recording From External Sources
You can record directly from a tuner, a radio, or a TV that has a -inch (3.5-mm) jack. Use a dubbing patch cord (such as Cat. No. 42-2152) to connect the CTR-116’s phone output jack of an external component. Set then proceed with manual recording. -
Page 21: Tape Tips
14-1122.fm Page 21 Wednesday, May 17, 2000 9:55 AM TAPE TIPS ERASING A RECORDING If you want to erase an entire cassette or a portion of a record- ing, insert the supplied erase plug into the and record silence over the previous recording. M IC /B A TT R E C... - Page 22 14-1122.fm Page 22 Wednesday, May 17, 2000 9:55 AM To prevent accidental erasure of a tape recording, use a screw- driver to remove one or both of the cassette tape’s erase- protection tabs. This prevents from being pressed. RECORD If you later decide to record on a tape side after you have re- moved its erase-protection tab, place a piece of strong plastic tape over that side’s erase-protection hole.
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Page 23: Restoring Tape Tension And Sound Quality
14-1122.fm Page 23 Wednesday, May 17, 2000 9:55 AM RESTORING TAPE TENSION AND SOUND QUALITY After you play a cassette tape several times, the tape might be- come tightly wound on the reels. This can cause playback sound quality to deteriorate. To restore the sound quality, fast-forward the tape from the be- ginning to the end of one side, then completely rewind it. -
Page 24: Care And Maintenance
14-1122.fm Page 24 Wednesday, May 17, 2000 9:55 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE To enjoy your CTR-116 for a long time: • Keep the CTR-116 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immedi- ately. • Use and store the CTR-116 only in normal temperature environments. - Page 25 14-1122.fm Page 25 Wednesday, May 17, 2000 9:55 AM 2. Press to open the cassette compartment STOP/EJECT door. 3. Press the protection tab sensor, then press The tape head assembly moves out. 4. Use a cotton swab dipped in tape head cleaner or dena- tured alcohol to clean the record/playback head, pinch roller, tape guides, erase head, and capstan.
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Page 26: Specifications
14-1122.fm Page 26 Wednesday, May 17, 2000 9:55 AM SPECIFICATIONS Tape System ... 2-track, Monophonic Cassette Tape Speed ... 1 Wow and Flutter ... 0.25% (WRMS) Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Rec/Play) ... 44 dB Erase System ... Magnet Record System ... AC Bias Tape Type Recommended ... - Page 27 14-1122.fm Page 27 Wednesday, May 17, 2000 9:55 AM NOTES...
- Page 28 14-1122.fm Page 28 Wednesday, May 17, 2000 9:55 AM Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from Ra- dioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURA-...