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FEATURES Your RCA SCT-530 High-Speed Dubbing Stereo Cassette Deck combines two cassette decks for professional-quality dubbing and the convenience of extended play. Its special features include: Dolby B Noise Reduction System — reduces tape hiss and background noise for the best possible audio recording.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This cassette deck is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets both UL and FCC requirements. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER.
CONTENTS Connections ... 5 Connecting the Recording and Playback Cables ... 5 Connecting Power ... 5 Basic Operation ... 6 loading and Playing a Cassette Tape ... 6 Loading a Cassette Tape ... 6 Playing a Cassette Tape ... 6 Dolby Noise Reduction ...
INPUT PHONO RECEIVER/AMPLIFIER PRB1199A.En.01.09.DOC LINE jacks to the TAPE/DCC TAPE 2 VCR/ PLAY PLAY INPUT CONTROL LINE OUTPUT PLAY SCT-530 9/2/99, 9:22 PM...
BASIC OPERATION LOADING AND PLAYING A CASSETTE TAPE Loading a Cassette Tape 1. Use your finger or a pencil to turn the cassette’ s hub and take up any tape slack. Note: Do not touch the tape. Fingerprints attract dust and dirt. 2.
SPECIAL FEATURES FAST-FORWARD/REWIND To rapidly advance or rewind the tape, press . To stop the tape, press REWIND tape reaches the end, the cassette deck automatically stops. PAUSE To temporarily stop playback or recording, press PAUSE. To restart, press again. PAUSE Note: You cannot pause while fast-forwarding or rewinding.
SPECIAL FEATURES RECORDING AND DUBBING You can record from any component connected to the receiver/amplifier or dub (copy) cassette tapes. Notes: • Tape quality greatly affects the quality of the recording. Your cassette deck can play Type I and Type II tape. We recommend Radio Shack brand tapes.
TAPE HINTS 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 rewind it.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RCA SCT-530 High-Speed Dubbing Stereo Cassette Deck is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. These suggestions will help you care for the cassette deck so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the cassette deck dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.
TROUBLE SHOOTING This cassette deck has been manufactured to the specifications of RadioShack and is covered by a limited warranty from RadioShack. If your cassette deck is not operating as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store or call 1-800-THE- SHACK for assistance.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING Symptom High-frequency sounds are emphasized. The sounds from previous recordings are still on the tape with new recordings. The sound is distorted. There is too much noise. PRB1199A.En.10.16.DOC Cause Remedy • A tape recorded with Dolby NR is •...
SPECIFICATIONS System ... 4-track, 2-channel stereo Heads ... One “Hard Permalloy” Record/Playback Head Motor ... One DC Servo Motor Wow and Flutter ... 0.15% (WRMS, JIS) Fast Winding Time ... Approx. 115 seconds (C-60 tape) Frequency Response (at -20 dB recording level): Type II (Hi-Bias/Chrome) Tape ...
INDEX TO FEATURES BY CONTROL NAME This table lists the control and indicator names found on the front of your cassette deck, along with the page number where the control or indicator is discussed. Control/Indicator Name DOLBY NR DUBBING SPEED FAST-F PAUSE PLAY...
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Limited One-Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack 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 DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN.