Radio Shack 32-1156 Owner's Manual
Radio Shack 32-1156 Owner's Manual

Radio Shack 32-1156 Owner's Manual

Karaoke cassette recorder system

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32-1156.fm Page 1 Monday, August 9, 1999 2:24 PM
Cat. No. 32-1156
OWNER'S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
KARAOKE CASSETTE
RECORDER SYSTEM

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  • Page 1 32-1156.fm Page 1 Monday, August 9, 1999 2:24 PM Cat. No. 32-1156 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. KARAOKE CASSETTE RECORDER SYSTEM...
  • Page 2 32-1156.fm Page 2 Monday, August 9, 1999 2:24 PM FEATURES Your Radio Shack Karaoke Cassette Recorder System lets you be the “star” as you sing along with your fa- vorite recordings and hear your voice through the speaker along with the music.
  • Page 3 32-1156.fm Page 3 Monday, August 9, 1999 2:24 PM Tone—lets you set the tone to low or high. Echo—lets you add an echo to your voice for a concert hall effect. Built-In Speaker— lets you share the music with friends.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    32-1156.fm Page 4 Monday, August 9, 1999 2:24 PM CONTENTS Connections ... 5 Connecting Power ... 5 Installing Batteries... 5 Using AC Power... 5 Using Vehicle Battery Power... 6 Connecting Another Audio Source ... 6 Using the Cassette Deck ... 7 Loading a Cassette Tape ...
  • Page 5: Connections

    32-1156.fm Page 5 Monday, August 9, 1999 2:24 PM CONNECTIONS CONNECTING POWER Installing Batteries You can power your system with six D batteries (not supplied). For the best performance, we recommend alkaline batteries, such as Radio Shack Cat. No. 23-550.
  • Page 6: Using Vehicle Battery Power

    32-1156.fm Page 6 Monday, August 9, 1999 2:24 PM 2. Insert the adapter’s plug into the system’s jack. DC 9V INPUT 3. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet. Using Vehicle Battery Power You can power the system from your vehicle’s battery if the vehicle has a...
  • Page 7: Using The Cassette Deck

    32-1156.fm Page 7 Monday, August 9, 1999 2:24 PM USING THE CASSETTE DECK LOADING A CASSETTE TAPE 1. Press to open the STOP/EJECT cassette compartment. 2. Use your finger or a pencil to turn the cassette’s hub and take up any tape slack. Avoid touch- ing the tape with your fingers.
  • Page 8 32-1156.fm Page 8 Monday, August 9, 1999 2:24 PM 6. Press to stop the STOP/EJECT tape. Press STOP/EJECT to open the cassette compart- ment, and remove the cassette tape. To play the other side, turn the tape over, load it, and press...
  • Page 9: Listening To Another Audio Source

    32-1156.fm Page 9 Monday, August 9, 1999 2:24 PM LISTENING TO ANOTHER AUDIO SOURCE If you connected another audio source to the system as described in “Connecting Another Audio Source,” follow these steps to listen to that source. Caution To protect your hearing and prevent damage to the system, al- ways set the source’s and the sys-...
  • Page 10: Singing Along

    32-1156.fm Page 10 Monday, August 9, 1999 2:24 PM SINGING ALONG Now get ready for some fun! In this section, we tell you how to use your system’s karaoke features. First, set the system’s and the source’s vol- ume controls to their minimum set- tings.
  • Page 11: Singing With Another Audio Source

    32-1156.fm Page 11 Monday, August 9, 1999 2:24 PM 3. Load a prerecorded cassette tape. 4. Set on the back of the TAPE/AUX system to TAPE 5. Press to play the tape. PLAY 6. Adjust MASTER VOLUME desired sound. 7. Set...
  • Page 12 32-1156.fm Page 12 Monday, August 9, 1999 2:24 PM 3. Turn on the audio source. Note: If you are using a karaoke video cassette, turn on the TV connected to the VCR to see the lyrics for the song. 4. Adjust...
  • Page 13: Recording

    32-1156.fm Page 13 Monday, August 9, 1999 2:24 PM RECORDING You can record as you sing along with the music from another audio source. You can also record only the sound from the external audio source. RECORDING TIPS • Tape quality greatly affects the quality of the recording.
  • Page 14: Recording From Another Audio Source

    32-1156.fm Page 14 Monday, August 9, 1999 2:24 PM RECORDING FROM ANOTHER AUDIO SOURCE Follow these steps to just record (without adding your voice) from an audio source connected to the sys- tem’s jack. AUX INPUT 1. Load a blank cassette tape, or one that you want to record over, into the cassette compartment.
  • Page 15: Maintenance

    Modifying or tampering with the system’s internal components can cause a mal- function and might invalidate your system’s warranty. If your system is not per- forming as it should, take it to your local Radio Shack store for assistance.
  • Page 16: Tape Tips

    32-1156.fm Page 16 Monday, August 9, 1999 2:24 PM TAPE TIPS Erasing a Cassette Tape To erase a previously recorded sec- tion of a tape, simply record over it. To erase the entire cassette tape, let the tape record silence to the end...
  • Page 17: Cleaning The Tape-Handling Parts

    32-1156.fm Page 17 Monday, August 9, 1999 2:24 PM Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts Dirt, dust or particles of the tape’s coating can accumulate on the tape heads and other parts that the tape touches. This can greatly reduce the performance of the cassette player.
  • Page 18: Specifications

    32-1156.fm Page 18 Monday, August 9, 1999 2:24 PM SPECIFICATIONS Power Output ... 1 Watt (at 10% THD) Track System ... 4-Track 2-Channel Stereo Tape Speed ... 4.75 cm/sec Recording System ... DC Bias Erasing System ... Magnetic Wow and Flutter (WRMS) ... Less than 0.35% Record/Play Frequency Response (at 3 dB) ...
  • Page 19 32-1156.fm Page 19 Monday, August 9, 1999 2:24 PM NOTES...
  • Page 20 Shack franchisees and dealers. Within this period, we will repair it with- out charge for parts and labor. Simply bring your Radio Shack sales slip as proof of purchase date to any Radio Shack store. Warranty does not cover transportation costs. Nor does it cover a product subjected to misuse or accidental damage.

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