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Califone Spirit 1776 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Spirit ™ 1776 Multimedia Player/Recorder califone.com Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 ELD and ESL language learning applications. I encourage you to visit our website to register your 1776 for its warranty coverage, and while there please learn more about the complete line of Califone audio visual products including: Portable and installed wireless PA systems, multi-media players & recorders, headphones and headsets, computer peripheral equipment, visual presentation products and language learning materials.

  • Page 3: Location Of Controls And Indicators

    Location of Controls and Indicators 1. Pause Button 2. Stop / Eject Button 3. Tape - Fast Forward Button 4. Tape - Fast Rewind Button 5. Play Button 6. Record Button 7. CD Door Open 8. Band Selector 9. Tuning Dial Pointer 10.

  • Page 4: Power Supply

    Battery Supply • Open the battery compartment and insert 8 “C” cell batteries. • Remove the batteries if exhausted or if the unit will not be used for a long period. • The battery supply is switched off when the set is connected to the main. •...

  • Page 5: Compact Disc Operation

    Compact Disc Operation Inserting a CD • Set the Function switch to CD. • To open the CD compartment, lift the CD door on the edge marked OPEN/CLOSE. • Insert the AUDIO CD, printed side facing up. • Close the cover. •...

  • Page 6: Handling Compact Discs

    Handling Compact Discs Inserting a CD This unit is designed to play only compact discs bearing the identification logo below. Other discs may not conform to the CD standard and may not play properly. INSERT WITH THE LABEL FACING UP. •...

  • Page 7: Cassette Deck Operation

    Cassette Deck Operation Califone recommends the use of C-60 tapes. Tapes longer than this are thinner and are more prone to breakage or jamming the internal mechanisms. Cassette Playback • Set the Function switch to TAPE. • Press STOP/EJECT to open the cassette holder.

  • Page 8: Periodic Maintenance

    Cassette Tape Selection The quality condition of cassette tapes used will have a direct effect on the performance of this unit. Califone recommends using tapes no longer than 60 minutes since longer tapes are more prone to stretching, breaking and can easily become entangled in the drive mechanism causing major damage.

  • Page 9: Care And Maintenance

    Periodic Maintenance Compact Disc Player Blower The accumulation of dust particles on the laser pickup lens may cause skipping or track Lens jump. Use a camera lens brush/blower to blow clean. Do not touch the pickup lens. Fingerprints will also cause the player to malfunction. Care and Maintenance Play/Record Capstan...

  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    PROBLEMS General The unit does not operate. Cassette Cassette cannot be loaded. The tape does not move. The tape gets caught in the tape transport mechanism. Tape speed is slow. Tape running is unstable. There is excessive noise, the sound quivers or there are breaks in the sound.

  • Page 11: Specifications

    Specifications Radio Frequency range FM: 87 -108 MHz AM: 530 - 1710 KHz Antennas FM: Telescopic antenna with reinforced jointing point for increased strength AM: Built-in ferrite bar Frequency response 100-8,000Hz Cassette FF/Rew Time 144 seconds (C60 recommended tape length) Record Level Control Auto Level Control Mechanism Auto Stop Controls Volume, Dynamic Bass Boost System...

  • Page 12: Important Safety Instructions

    RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK - DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. The lightening flash with arrowhead within a triangle is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons.
  • Page 13 Your Spirit™ can also be used as part of a classroom or library-based listening center. By plugging a jackbox into the 3.5mm plug on the 1776, you can create a customized activity for learners of similar abilities for differentiated classroom instruction.

  • Page 14: Related Products

    Related Products 8101 Shown with addtional headphone 1. Headphone outputs 16. Hold switch 15. A-B Loop button 14. Record button 13. Volume Up 12. Previous Track 11. DC In jack 10. Play/Pause 9. Volume Down Playing back lessons or music To play back music on your 8100, first power the unit on by pressing and holding the Play/Pause button (10).

  • Page 15: Headphone Listening

    Listening with Wired Headphones A single 3.5 mm headphone jack (23) is located on top of the Spirit™. A jackbox instead could instead, could be plugged in for multiple listeners. Califone recommends the 3068-AM and 2924AVP-AM antimicrobial headphones for shared listening environments.
  • Page 16 • Limit listening time For more information, visit www.listentoyourbuds.org Califone® International Inc. • 1145 Arroyo Avenue, # A • San Fernando, CA 91340 USA Toll Free 800.722.0500 | Toll Free Fax 877.402.2248 International Customers call 818.407.2400 or Fax 818.407.2405 califone.com...

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