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14-678.fm Page 1 Wednesday, June 2, 1999 9:29 AM Cat. No. 14-678 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. SCT-540 Dual Cassette Dubbing Deck...
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This cassette deck is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets both UL and FCC require- ments. RadioShack and Optimus are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not ex- pose this product to rain or moisture.
14-678.fm Page 3 Wednesday, June 2, 1999 9:29 AM IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Careful attention is devoted to quality standards in the manufac- ture of your cassette deck, and safety is a major factor in its de- sign. However, safety is also your responsibility. This section lists important information that will help you properly use and enjoy your cassette deck.
14-678.fm Page 4 Wednesday, June 2, 1999 9:29 AM CONTENTS Preparation ... 5 Connections ... 5 Line Output Jacks ... 5 Line Input Jacks ... 5 AC Power Cord ... 5 Controls and Functions ... 6 Operation ... 7 Automatic Search Music System ... 7 Using Continuous Play (DECK 1 to DECK 2) ...
14-678.fm Page 5 Wednesday, June 2, 1999 9:29 AM PREPARATION READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING • Choose the installation location of your cassette deck carefully. Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or close to a source of heat. Also avoid locations subject to vibrations and excessive dust, heat, cold or moisture.
14-678.fm Page 6 Wednesday, June 2, 1999 9:29 AM CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS POWER Cassette Lid and Holder DECK 1 Cassette Lid and Holder DECK 2 LEVEL METER 9. DECK 2 COUNTER 11. RESET — Resets DECK 2 COUNTER 13. Operation Panel Deck 1 PLAY STOP —...
14-678.fm Page 7 Wednesday, June 2, 1999 9:29 AM OPERATION 1. To turn on the cassette deck, press 2. Gently press on the cassette door ( OPEN ) and load the cassette tape. DECK 2 3. Press and the indicator lights. Press DOLBY NR again to turn off this feature.
14-678.fm Page 8 Wednesday, June 2, 1999 9:29 AM Notes: • If you want to record both sides of the cassette tape when the reverse mode switch is in sure to press . Otherwise, if you press PLAY , only side B of the cassette tape records. •...
14-678.fm Page 9 Wednesday, June 2, 1999 9:29 AM CARE To enjoy your Optimus SCT-540 Dual Cassette Dubbing Deck for a long time: • Keep the cassette deck dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. • Use and store the cassette deck only in normal tem- perature environments.
This can greatly reduce the performance of the cassette player. After every 20 hours of tape player oper- ation, follow these steps to clean the tape-handling parts or use a cassette deck cleaning kit (available at your lo- cal RadioShack store).
14-678.fm Page 11 Wednesday, June 2, 1999 9:29 AM SPECIFICATIONS DECK 1 (only for playing) Track system ... 2 Track, 2-channel Stereo Tape Speed ... 4.8 cm/second Motor ... DC Motor Frequency response: Normal Tape CrO2 Tape Fast Forward and Rewind Time ... 130 seconds (C-60 tape) DECK 2 (for recording/playing) Track system ...
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14-678.fm Page 12 Wednesday, June 2, 1999 9:29 AM Limited One-Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman- ship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.