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- Page 1 14-676 Cat. No. High-Speed Dubbing Stereo Cassette Deck SCT-56 Owner’s Manual Please read before using this equipment.
- Page 2 Dolby, the double-D symbol Dolby Noise Reduction and HX Pro Headroom Extension manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Optimus and Radio Shack are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation. Your Optimus SCT -56 High-Speed Dubbing Stereo Cassette Deck com- bines two auto-reverse cassette decks for professional-quality dubbing and the convenience of extended play.
- Page 3 Important Safety Instructions The SCT-56 is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets both UL and FCC requirements To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this sys- tem to rain or moisture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Connections ......... 5 Connecting to Your Receiver/Amplifier . -
Page 5: Connections
Connect the receiver/amplifier’s jack using the supplied remote control cable. CONTROL IN If you have another Optimus audio component that has a remote con- trol jack, connect the cassette deck’s nent’s jack. This relays the remote control signal from the CONTROL IN receiver/amplifier to the other component. -
Page 6: Basic Operation
Basic Operation Loading and Playing a Cassette Tape Loading a Cassette Tape 1. Use your finger or a pencil to turn the cassette’s hub and take up any tape slack. Note: Avoid touching the tape. Fingerprints attract dirt. 2. Press the appropriate EJECT the cassette compartment door. -
Page 7: Dolby Noise Reduction (Nr)
Dolby HX Pro system adjusts for these signals to improve high-fre- quency response. This feature is always turned on during recording. You can play a cassette tape recorded with the Dolby HX Pro system on any cassette player. Basic Operation for the system used when... -
Page 8: Special Features
Special Features Fast-Forward/Rewind Pause Blank Skip Tape Counter Automatic Search Music System To rapidly advance or rewind the tape, press press ( ). When the tape reaches the end, the cassette deck auto- STOP matically stops. To temporarily stop Deck 2 during playback or recording, press ( ). -
Page 9: Using Relay Play
Using Relay Play You can load two cassette tapes to play one after the other. Notes: • The cassettes you load should have the same Dolby NR type. • You can start relay play from either Deck 1 or Deck 2. •... -
Page 10: Rewind Auto Play
Special Features Rewind Auto Play Demo Mode To have Deck 1 rewind the cassette to the beginning of the current side and start play, press REWIND AUTO PLAY Note: If both decks have tapes loaded, the decks operate as described under “Using Relay Play.”... -
Page 11: Recording And Dubbing
Recording and Dubbing You can record from any component connected to the receiver/amplifier or dub (copy) cassette tapes. Notes: • Tape quality greatly affects the quality of the recording. Your cas- sette deck can play Type I, Type II, and Type IV tape. We recom- mend Radio Shack brand tapes. - Page 12 Special Features Recording Blank Spaces Between Selections Some cassette decks search for the blank spaces between selections so you can quickly locate specific selections. If the original program does not have blank spaces, you can add them when you make a new record- ing.
- Page 13 CD-Deck Synchro Recording If your CD player has a compatible CD Synchro function, you can auto- matically record your CDs. Connect the CD player’s and cassette deck’s jacks as described in “Connecting the CD-Deck Synchro Con- CD SYNCHRO trol Cable.” Note: A 4 -second blank space is automatically created between selections.
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Page 14: Tape Hints
Tape Hints Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality Erasing a Cassette Tape Erase-Protection Tabs After you play a cassette tape several times, the tape might become tightly wound on the reels. This can cause playback sound quality to deteriorate. To restore the sound quality, fast-forward the tape from the beginning to the end of one side, then completely rewind it. -
Page 15: Care And Maintenance
Your Optimus SCT -56 High-Speed Dubbing Stereo Cassette Deck is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. These suggestions will help you care for the cassette deck so you can enjoy it for years. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Your cassette deck should give you years of trouble-free service if you follow the instructions in this manual. If you do have problems, the chart below can help you solve them. If you still have problems after following the sugges- tions below, take the cassette deck to your local Radio Shack store for assistance. - Page 17 Symptom There is too much noise. • Poor-quality tape is being used. • There is a faulty connection. • Recording level is too low. • The tape heads are dirty. ASMS does not operate properly. • Blanks between selections are less than 4 sec- onds long.
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Page 18: Specifications
Specifications System ............4-Track, 2-Channel Stereo Heads . -
Page 19: Index To Features By Control Name
Index to Features by Control Name This table lists the control and indicator names on the front of your SCT -56 along with the page number where the item is discussed. Control ASMS CD SYNCHRO RECORD DEMO DOLBY NR EJECT HI-SPEED NORMAL PAUSE... - Page 20 RADIO SHACK LIMITED WARRANTY This product is warranted against defects for 1 year from date of purchase from Radio Shack company-owned stores and authorized Radio Shack franchisees and dealers. Within this period, we will repair it without charge for parts and labor. Simply bring your Radio Shack sales slip as proof of purchase date to any Radio Shack store.