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- Page 1 14-1121.fm Page 1 Thursday, July 1, 1999 2:42 PM Cat. No. 14-1121 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. CTR-115 Voice-Activated Cassette Tape Recorder with Pop-Up Microphone...
- Page 2 Your Optimus CTR-115 Voice-Activated Cassette Tape Re- corder uses the latest in recording technology to make record- ing easy and convenient. Recording begins when the CTR-115 detects sound and ends when sound subsides, for hands-free operation. The CTR-115’s microphone is sensitive enough for the board room, a seminar, or a lecture hall.
- Page 3 Three Power Sources — let you power your 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-115’s serial number here. The number is inside the cassette compartment. Serial Number: ___________________________...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
14-1121.fm Page 4 Thursday, July 1, 1999 2:42 PM CONTENTS Preparation ... 5 Before You Begin ... 5 Powering the CTR-115 ... 5 Installing Batteries ... 6 Using AC Power ... 7 Using Vehicle Battery Power ... 8 Connecting the Earphone ... 10 Listening Safely ... -
Page 5: Preparation
POWERING THE CTR-115 You can operate your CTR-115 from any of these power sourc- • two AA batteries (not supplied) • standard household AC power (using an optional AC adapter) •... -
Page 6: Installing Batteries
14-1121.fm Page 6 Thursday, July 1, 1999 2:42 PM Installing Batteries You can power the CTR-115 with two AA batteries. We recom- mend alkaline batteries, such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-552. Cautions: • Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recom- mended type. -
Page 7: Using Ac Power
• Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury them. Using AC Power To power the CTR-115 from an AC outlet, you need an AC adapter, such as RadioShack Cat. No. 273-1654. Cautions: • The recommended adapter supplies 3 volts DC power and delivers at least 300 milliamps. -
Page 8: Using Vehicle Battery Power
14-1121.fm Page 8 Thursday, July 1, 1999 2:42 PM Follow these steps to power the CTR-115 with an AC adapter. 1. Set the adapter’s voltage switch to 3V. 2. Insert the adapter’s 2.35 mm outer diameter/0.7 mm inner diameter barrel plug into the adapter’s cord, with the tip set to positive. - Page 9 14-1121.fm Page 9 Thursday, July 1, 1999 2:42 PM • Be sure you plug the adapter into the CTR-115 before you plug it into the cigarette-lighter socket, and that you unplug the adapter from the cigarette-lighter socket before you unplug it from the CTR-115.
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Page 10: Connecting The Earphone
14-1121.fm Page 10 Thursday, July 1, 1999 2:42 PM CONNECTING THE EARPHONE You can use the supplied earphone to listen privately to record- ed sound or to monitor recording. You can also connect an ex- ternal or pillow-type speaker (not supplied) to this jack. Note: Your local RadioShack store sells a wide variety of speakers. -
Page 11: Traffic Safety
14-1121.fm Page 11 Thursday, July 1, 1999 2:42 PM • Do not increase the volume once you have established a comfortable listening level. Over time, your ears adapt to the volume level, so a volume level that does not cause discomfort might still damage your hearing. -
Page 12: Playing A Cassette Tape
14-1121.fm Page 12 Thursday, July 1, 1999 2:42 PM PLAYING A CASSETTE TAPE 1. Gently pull open the cassette compartment door. 2. Use your finger or a pencil to turn the cassette’s hub and take up any slack in the tape. Do not touch the tape. - Page 13 14-1121.fm Page 13 Thursday, July 1, 1999 2:42 PM Note: This switch’s setting has no effect when recording (see “Recording” on Page 17). 5. Rotate counterclockwise to its lowest VOLUME/VOX SENS setting. 6. Press . The tape begins to play. PLAY PLAY 7.
- Page 14 HIGH to reduce them. With metal/High-Bias tape, use for a more natural sound. HIGH VOX/ TONE 9. The CTR-115 automatically stops at the end of the tape. Or, press to stop the tape. STOP Notes: • To momentarily stop play, slide to resume playing.
- Page 15 SPEED FAST-F/CUE REWIND/REV • The CTR-115 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 to release fast-forward or rewind.
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Page 16: Using The Tape Counter
14-1121.fm Page 16 Thursday, July 1, 1999 2:42 PM USING THE TAPE COUNTER You can use the tape counter to give you an indication of the tape’s TAPE COUNTER RESET 0 0 0 position. Before playing a tape, press the tape counter reset button to set the counter to 000. -
Page 17: Recording
14-1121.fm Page 17 Thursday, July 1, 1999 2:42 PM RECORDING Note: For the best performance, use only regular length (60- or 90-minute) cassette tapes. We do not recommend long-playing cassette tapes, such as C-120s, because they are extremely thin and can tangle easily. USING THE BUILT-IN MICROPHONE You can pop up the built-in microphone to direct it to the sound source, or you can connect an external microphone (see “Using... -
Page 18: Vox Recording
14-1121.fm Page 18 Thursday, July 1, 1999 2:42 PM VOX RECORDING When you select VOX recording, the CTR-115 automatically begins recording when it receives a sound signal from a voice or other sound, and automatically stops when the sound stops. - Page 19 14-1121.fm Page 19 Thursday, July 1, 1999 2:42 PM 4. Set VOX/TONE HIGH VOX/ TONE 5. Set to the desired setting ( VOLUME/VOX SENS trol how loud a sound is required to turn on the recording function. , a soft sound turns on the recorder. At settings closer , it takes a louder sound to start recording.
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Page 20: Manual Recording
14-1121.fm Page 20 Thursday, July 1, 1999 2:42 PM Note: If the audio input is too strong, the indicator lights steadily. 7. To momentarily stop recording even while the sound con- tinues, slide . Slide PAUSE recording. PAUSE Caution: Never try to force down removed the erase protection tab (see “Preventing Acci- dental Erasure”... -
Page 21: Cue Marker
USING AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONE The CTR-115’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... -
Page 22: 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 Ra- dioShack Cat. No. 42-2152 to connect the CTR-115’s jack to the headphone output jack of an external component. Set , then proceed with manual recording. -
Page 23: Tape Tips
14-1121.fm Page 23 Thursday, July 1, 1999 2:42 PM TAPE TIPS ERASING A RECORDING If you want to erase an entire cas- sette or a portion of a recording, in- sert the supplied erase plug into the jack. Then set VOX/TONE and record silence over the previous recording. -
Page 24: Restoring Tape Tension And Sound Quality
14-1121.fm Page 24 Thursday, July 1, 1999 2:42 PM 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. Be sure you cover only the hole originally covered by the erase-protection tab. -
Page 25: Care And Maintenance
14-1121.fm Page 25 Thursday, July 1, 1999 2:42 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE To enjoy your CTR-115 for a long time: • Keep the CTR-115 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immedi- ately. • Use and store the CTR-115 only in normal temperature environments. - Page 26 14-1121.fm Page 26 Thursday, July 1, 1999 2:42 PM 2. Lift open the cassette compartment door. 3. Press the protection tab sensor, then press 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, and capstans.
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Page 27: Specifications
14-1121.fm Page 27 Thursday, July 1, 1999 2:42 PM SPECIFICATIONS Tape System ... 2-track, Monophonic Cassette Tape Speed ... 1 Wow and Flutter ... 0.25% (WRMS) Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Rec/Play) ... 38 dB Erase System ... Magnet Record System ... AC Bias Tape Type Recommended ... - Page 28 14-1121.fm Page 28 Thursday, July 1, 1999 2:42 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 THE DURA-...