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- Page 1 14-1111.fm Page 1 Thursday, July 1, 1999 12:55 PM Cat. No. 14-1111 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. CTR-106 Voice-Activated Cassette Tape Recorder...
- Page 2 CTR-106 to automatically start recording when the re- corder picks up sound. Because the CTR-106 does not record long periods of si- lence, you not only save tape space and battery power, you also save time when you try to find a certain section on the tape.
- Page 3 14-1111.fm Page 3 Thursday, July 1, 1999 12:55 PM Automatic Level Control (ALC) Circuit — automatically adjusts to the proper recording level. Auto Stop — during playback and recording, stops the recorder and releases the tape mechanism when the tape reaches the end, to save battery power and protect your cassette tape.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
14-1111.fm Page 4 Thursday, July 1, 1999 12:55 PM CONTENTS Preparation ... 5 Powering the Recorder ... 5 Using Internal Battery Power ... 5 Using AC Power ... 7 Using DC Power ... 9 Using the Earphone ... 11 Listening Safely ... 12 Traffic Safety ... -
Page 5: Preparation
14-1111.fm Page 5 Thursday, July 1, 1999 12:55 PM PREPARATION POWERING THE RECORDER For portable use, you can power the recorder from inter- nal batteries. You can also power it from a standard AC outlet or your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket. Using Internal Battery Power The recorder uses two AA batteries. - Page 6 14-1111.fm Page 6 Thursday, July 1, 1999 12:55 PM Follow these steps to install batteries. Illust. 1. Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction shown by the arrow on the cover. 2. Install two AA batteries as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked on the back of the recorder.
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Page 7: Using Ac Power
CTR-106’s DC 3V adapter meets these specifications. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could dam- age the CTR-106 or the adapter. • Connecting an AC adapter automatically disconnects internal batteries. jack. The recommended... - Page 8 14-1111.fm Page 8 Thursday, July 1, 1999 12:55 PM • Always plug the adapter into the recorder before you plug it into the AC outlet. Always unplug the adapter from the AC outlet before you unplug it from the recorder. Illust.
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Page 9: Using Dc Power
DC 3V adapter meets these specifications. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could dam- age the CTR-106 or the adapter. • Connecting a DC adapter automatically disconnects internal batteries. • Always plug the adapter into the recorder before you plug it into the cigarette-lighter socket. - Page 10 14-1111.fm Page 10 Thursday, July 1, 1999 12:55 PM Follow these steps to power the recorder from your vehi- cle’s cigarette-lighter socket. Illust. 1. Set the adapter’s voltage switch to 3V. 2. Attach the 3.4 mm outer diameter/1.3 mm inner diameter barrel plug to the DC adapter’s cord with the tip set to negative (–).
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Page 11: Using The Earphone
14-1111.fm Page 11 Thursday, July 1, 1999 12:55 PM USING THE EARPHONE You can use the earphone for private listening. You can also monitor a recording and check the microphone’s sensitivity (see “Using Voice Activation (VOX)” on Page 16). Insert the earphone’s -inch plug into the jack. -
Page 12: Listening Safely
14-1111.fm Page 12 Thursday, July 1, 1999 12:55 PM Listening Safely To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use an earphone. • Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended high-volume listening can lead to perma- nent hearing loss. •... -
Page 13: Operation
14-1111.fm Page 13 Thursday, July 1, 1999 12:55 PM OPERATION LOADING A CASSETTE TAPE 1. Take up any slack in the cassette tape by turning the hub with a pencil to prevent the tape from becoming tangled in the tape mechanism. Do not touch the tape. -
Page 14: Playing A Tape
14-1111.fm Page 14 Thursday, July 1, 1999 12:55 PM PLAYING A TAPE 1. Load a cassette. 2. Press PLAY Illust. 3. Adjust to the desired level. VOLUME Illust. 4. To stop the tape, press matically stop when it reaches the end. or let the tape auto- STOP... -
Page 15: Using Fast-F And Rewind
14-1111.fm Page 15 Thursday, July 1, 1999 12:55 PM USING FAST-F AND REWIND To rapidly advance or rewind the tape, press FAST-F REWIND . The button locks, and the tape fast-for- wards or rewinds to the end or until you press STOP When the tape reaches the end, press to re-... -
Page 16: Recording
14-1111.fm Page 16 Thursday, July 1, 1999 12:55 PM RECORDING Notes: • We recommend you use normal bias (Type I) cas- sette tapes, such as RadioShack LN and XR tape. • We recommend regular length (60- or 90-minute) cassette tapes. We do not recommend long-play cas- sette tapes, such as C-120s, because they are thin and can easily tangle. -
Page 17: Manual Recording
14-1111.fm Page 17 Thursday, July 1, 1999 12:55 PM 3. Press . Recording begins when the voice- RECORD activation mechanism detects a sound. Illust. 4. To cause soft sound levels to activate recording, rotate VOLUME/VOX SENS cally record only louder sounds, rotate toward . -
Page 18: Tape Tips
14-1111.fm Page 18 Thursday, July 1, 1999 12:55 PM TAPE TIPS Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality 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 re- wind it. -
Page 19: Erasing A Cassette Tape
14-1111.fm Page 19 Thursday, July 1, 1999 12:55 PM If you later decide to record on a tape side after you have removed the erase-protection tab, place a piece of strong plastic tape over that side’s erase-protection hole. Be sure you cover only the hole originally covered by the erase-protection tab. -
Page 20: Maintenance
14-1111.fm Page 20 Thursday, July 1, 1999 12:55 PM MAINTENANCE Your CTR-106 Voice-Activated Cassette Tape Recorder is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your recorder so you can enjoy it for years. -
Page 21: Cleaning The Tape-Handling Parts
This can greatly reduce the performance of the cassette player. To prevent noise and poor high-frequen- cy response, clean the cassette player’s tape-handling parts after about 20 hours of use. Your local RadioShack... - Page 22 14-1111.fm Page 22 Thursday, July 1, 1999 12:55 PM 1. Disconnect all power sources. 2. Open the cassette compartment door. 3. Hold down the erase protection tab sensor, then press to expose the tape-handling parts. RECORD 4. Use a cotton swab dipped in denatured alcohol or tape head-cleaning solution to clean the record/play head, pinch roller, capstan, erase head, and tape guides.
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Page 23: Specifications
14-1111.fm Page 23 Thursday, July 1, 1999 12:55 PM SPECIFICATIONS Tape System ... 2 Track, Monophonic Cassette (For use with normal bias tape (Type I) only) Tape Speed... 1 Wow and Flutter... 0.35% (WRMS) Signal-to-Noise Ratio...42 dB Erase System ... Magnet Record System ... - Page 24 14-1111.fm Page 24 Thursday, July 1, 1999 12:55 PM 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...