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Handheld Cassette Recorder
Thank you for purchasing your
Handheld Cassette Recorder from
RadioShack. Please read this user's
guide before installing, setting up,
and using your new Recorder.
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• Handheld Cassette Recorder
• User's Guide
• Quick Start
with Pop-Up Microphone
14-1129
User's Guide
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- Page 1 Handheld Cassette Recorder Thank you for purchasing your Handheld Cassette Recorder from RadioShack. Please read this user’s guide before installing, setting up, and using your new Recorder. Check package contents • Handheld Cassette Recorder • User’s Guide • Quick Start with Pop-Up Microphone 14-1129 User’s Guide...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Overview of Controls ... 4 Features... 6 Set up ... 6 Power Options ... 7 Installing Batteries ... 8 Battery Notes ... 8 Using An Optional Adapter ... 9 Using an AC adapter... 9 Using a DC adapter with a vehicle battery ... 9 Connecting Earphones... - Page 3 Erasing... 14 Erasing a Recording ... 14 Preventing Accidental Erasure ... 14 Playing a Cassette ... 15 Using the Counter ... 16 Care and Maintenance ... 16 Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality ... 17 Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts ... 17 Additional Information ...
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Page 4: Overview Of Controls
Overview of Controls FAST/FWD PAUSE OFF/ ON Pause playback or recording PLAY DC 3V Connect optional adapter Handstrap Built-in speaker REWIND RECORD STOP Counter reset switch Reset to 000 REC/BATT indicator Cassette deck cover Lift to insert or remove a cassette Built-in microphone MIC POP-UP Slide left to pop up... - Page 5 TAPE SPEED Select playback and search speed. VOX/TONE • Adjust to LOW/HIGH for bass/ treble tones. • Turn VOX voice-activation recording ON/OFF. MIC SENSITIVITY Adjust microphone sensitivity. See page 11. Battery cover EAR 3.5mm Mono earphone jack. MIC 3.5mm jack for an optional external microphone connection.
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Page 6: Features
Features • VOX Voice-Activation recording mode to save tape • Adjustable playback speed control • Pop-Up Microphone with adjustable VOX sensitivity Set up Remove the protective sleeve Before you use the recorder, open the cassette compartment door and remove the protective sleeve from the record playback head. -
Page 7: Power Options
Power Options You can operate your recorder from any of these power sources: • two AA batteries (not supplied) • standard household AC power, using an optional AC adapter • a 12-volt vehicle battery, using an optional DC adapter Caution: •... -
Page 8: Installing Batteries
Installing Batteries You can power the recorder with two alkaline AA batteries. 1. Slide off the battery cover in the direction of the arrow. 2. Insert batteries into the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside. Replace the cover. Battery Notes •... -
Page 9: Using An Optional Adapter
Using an Optional Adapter You can power the recorder using an AC adapter or your vehicle’s 12V cigarette- lighter socket using a DC adapter (neither included). The adapter you choose should supply 3V, deliver at least 300 mA, and have a positive center tip. These are available at your local RadioShack store. -
Page 10: Connecting Earphones
Note: If the recorder does not operate properly when connected to a cigarette-lighter socket, unplug the adapter and clean any ashes or dirt from the socket. Connecting Earphones Insert -in (3.5mm) earphones (not supplied) into the EAR jack to listen privately or to monitor your recording. -
Page 11: Recording
Recording Using the Pop-Up Microphone Pop up the built-in microphone to direct it to the sound source, or you can connect an external microphone (see “Using an External Microphone” on page 13). 1. Slide MIC POP-UP in the direction of the arrow. 2. - Page 12 For best recording quality, place the recorder about 1 foot from the sound source. The microphone is sensitive enough to pick up sound several feet away. 1. Load a tape into the recorder, as described in “Playing a Cassette“ on page 15. 2.
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Page 13: Manual Recording
Manual Recording To control when recording begins and ends, manually, set VOX/ TONE to OFF, then press RECORD to begin recording. Use and the pause control to stop and pause your recording. Using an External Microphone 1. Connect an external microphone (not supplied) with a the recorder’s MIC jack as an alternative to using the built-in microphone. -
Page 14: Erasing
Erasing Erasing a Recording To record over a cassette tape, you can either: • Record as usual. The cassette deck records over the previous recording. • Quickly erase both sides of a cassette tape using a bulk tape eraser, available at your local RadioShack store. -
Page 15: Playing A Cassette
Playing a Cassette For best performance, use only regular length (60 or 90 minute) cassette tapes. We do not recommend metal tapes or long-playing cassette tapes, such as C-120s, because they are extremely thin and can tangle easily. 1. Open the cassette deck cover. 2. -
Page 16: Using The Counter
11. The recorder automatically stops at the end of the tape during playback or recording. Or, press Note: The TAPE SPEED setting also affects the fast forward/ rewind speed, but will not affect recording. Using the Counter You can use the tape counter to indicate the tape’s position. Before playing a tape, press the tape counter reset button to set the counter to 000. -
Page 17: Restoring Tape Tension And Sound Quality
Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality After you play a cassette tape several times, the tape might become tightly wound on the reels causing sound quality to deteriorate. To restore sound quality: 1. Fast-forward the tape from the beginning to the end of one side, then completely rewind it. - Page 18 3. Press the protection tab sensor, inside on the bottom left-hand corner, then press RECORD. The tape head assembly comes out. 4. Use a cotton swab dipped in tape head cleaner or denatured alcohol to clean the record/playback head, pinch roller, tape guides, and capstans.
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Page 19: Additional Information
Additional Information Specifications Tape System ... 2-track, Monophonic Tape Speed ... 1 Wow and Flutter ...0.20% (Nominal), 0.35 % (Limit), at JIS WTD mode Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Rec/Play)... 38dB Erase System ...Magnet Record System ...AC Bias Power Requirement: Batteries... 2 × AA Adapter... -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Poor sound quality/recorder does not work properly • Incompatible metal type tape used. Use only normal type tapes. • Tape speed setting on SLOW/FAST. Adjust to NORMAL. • Check sound settings. Adjust VOLUME/VOX SENS and VOX/TONE. • Recorder set on pause mode. Slide PAUSE to OFF to resume playing. •... -
Page 21: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty RadioShack warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use by the original purchaser for ninety (90) days after the date of purchase from a RadioShack-owned store or an authorized RadioShack franchisee or dealer. RADIOSHACK MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to abuse, misuse, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or maintenance, alteration, accident, Acts of God (such as floods or lightning), or excess voltage or current;... - Page 22 OR RESPONSIBILITY TO THE PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE AND ANY LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT AND ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RADIOSHACK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY...
- Page 23 Protect the environment by recycling used electronics. Go to E-CyclingCentral.com to find an electronic recycling center near you.
- Page 24 ©2009. RadioShack Corporation. All rights reserved. RadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation. 02A09 2144-920-0-02 Printed in China 14-1129[A]...