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- Page 1 14-1116.fm Page 1 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:44 PM Cat. No. 14-1116 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. CTR-109 DC Portable ² Cassette Recorder...
- Page 2 14-1116.fm Page 2 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:44 PM FEATURES Your RadioShack CTR-109 AC ² Cue/Review — lets you listen to re- Portable Cassette Recorder is a multi- cordings at high speed so you can find functional recorder that includes a tone a particular section.
- Page 3 14-1116.fm Page 3 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:44 PM Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN. CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
14-1116.fm Page 4 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:44 PM CONTENTS Preparation ......................5 Connecting Power .....................5 Using Internal Batteries................5 Using AC Power..................6 Using Vehicle Battery Power...............6 Using an Earphone ....................7 Listening Safely...................7 Traffic Safety ....................7 Operation ........................8 Loading a Cassette Tape ...................8 Playing a Cassette Tape..................8 Recording ......................9 Using the Built-In Microphone ..............9... -
Page 5: Preparation
2. Install the batteries as indicated CONNECTING POWER by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside the compartment. You can power the CTR-109 from any of three power sources: Cautions: • Internal batteries • Use only fresh batteries of the... -
Page 6: Using Ac Power
300 milliamps. Its center tip cord into the jack on the side of AC IN must be set to negative, and its the CTR-109. Then plug the other end plug ,ust correctly fit the CTR- into a standard AC outlet. 109’s jack. The recom-... -
Page 7: Using An Earphone
14-1116.fm Page 7 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:44 PM 3. Insert the adapter’s larger plug • Once you set the volume, do not into the vehicle’s cigarette-lighter increase it. Over time, your ears socket. adapt to the volume level, so a volume level that does not cause discomfort might still damage your USING AN EARPHONE... -
Page 8: Operation
2. Press . The cassette plays PLAY with a pencil. until it reaches the end of the side, then it automatically stops. CTR-109 CASSETTE RECORDER AC / DC / BATTERY RECORD PLAY STOP PAUSE REWIND... -
Page 9: Recording
TONE VOLUME 1. Load a blank cassette tape, or one you want to record over, into the cassette compartment. 2. Place the CTR-109 2 to 3 feet from the recording source. 4. Press to completely stop STOP playback before it automatically 3. -
Page 10: Using An External Microphone
You can connect an external micro- 4. Speak into the external micro- phone (not supplied) with a -inch phone. plug to the CTR-109. Your local Ra- 5. Press to stop record- STOP/EJECT dioShack store sells a variety of micro- ing. -
Page 11: Using The Tape Counter
14-1116.fm Page 11 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:44 PM 2. Connect the external source to At the beginning of a tape, press TAPE jack using a patch cord to reset the tape counter to COUNTER with a -inch plug. . Then note the counter’s reading at the beginning of each selection. -
Page 12: Preventing Accidental Erasure
14-1116.fm Page 12 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:44 PM To erase the entire cassette tape, in- If you later decide to record on a tape sert the supplied erasing plug into the side after you have removed its erase- jack and press . -
Page 13: Maintenance
The following suggestions will help you care for your CTR-109 so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the CTR-109 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits. -
Page 14: Cleaning The Tape-Handling Parts
14-1116.fm Page 14 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:44 PM CLEANING THE TAPE- 4. Gently clean the capstan, pinch roller, tape guides, and record/ HANDLING PARTS play head. Dirt, dust, or particles of the tape’s Tape Guides coating can accumulate on the tape Capstan heads and other parts that the tape Pinch Roller... -
Page 15: Specifications
14-1116.fm Page 15 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:44 PM SPECIFICATIONS CASSETTE PLAYER Track System ................2-Track Monaural Tape Speed ..................... 4.75 cm/s Recording System ..................AC Bias Frequency Response (@ ±6 dB) ..........125 Hz– 6.3 kHz Signal-to-Noise Ratio ..................40 dB Wow and Flutter (WRMS) ............ - Page 16 14-1116.fm Page 16 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:44 PM Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman- ship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company- owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.