RCA Full Logic Controlled Stereo Cassette Deck Owner's Manual

Professional series full logic controlled stereo cassette deck

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Full Logic Controlled
Stereo Cassette Deck

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  • Page 1 owner’s manual Full Logic Controlled Stereo Cassette Deck...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This cassette deck is made and tested to meet Thank you for buying this RCA product. exacting safety standards. It meets both UL and Please read through these operating instructions FCC requirements. so you will know how to operate your unit properly.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Careful attention is devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your cassette deck, and safety is a major factor in its design. However, safety is also your responsibility. This section lists important information that will help you properly use and enjoy your cassette deck and accessories.
  • Page 4 FEATURES Your RCA SCT-570 Full Logic Controlled Stereo Cassette Deck combines two auto-reverse cassette decks for professional-quality dubbing and the convenience of extended play. Its features include: Auto Music Search (AMS) — lets you quickly locate a selection.  Dolby B-C Noise Reduction System with Built-In MPX Filter —...
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INSTALLATION ....................5 HANDLING CASSETTE TAPES ................6 MAINTENANCE ....................7 CONNECTIONS ....................8 FRONT PANEL FACILITIES ................9 PLAYBACK ....................... 12 SINGLE PLAYBACK ....................12 BLANK SKIP ......................12 RELAY PLAYBACK ....................13 AUTO MUSIC SEARCH ..................14 RECORDING ....................15 RECORDING ......................15 RECORDING MUTE .....................
  • Page 6: Handling Cassette Tapes

    HANDLING CASSETTE TAPES For erasure prevention remove Tab for Side A Turn the pencil to take up the tape slack Tab for Side B Erasure prevention tabs Cover prevention Sensor holes adhesive tape Sensor holes TYPE II (High/CrO ) tape TYPE IV (Metal) tape CHECK CASSETTE BEFORE USE NOTES:...
  • Page 7: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE TIPS ON CASSETTE TAPES Do not use tapes longer than 90 Erase head Capstan minutes in length Because over the C-90 tapes are very thin, they can easily jam in the pinch rollers and capstan, and they often are subject to other problems such as irregular winding.
  • Page 8: Connections

    CONNECTIONS LINE INPUT OUTPUT PLAY CONTROL Power cord Be sure to connect Control cable the supplied control cable if you want to Recording use the system Playback connection remote control. connection cord cord TAPE REC PLAY CONTROL Stereo Amplifier CONTROL OUT jack TAPE REC/PLAY jacks 7 Before making or changing the SYSTEM REMOTE CONTROL...
  • Page 9: Front Panel Facilities

    FRONT PANEL FACILITIES SCT-570 FULL LOGIC STEREO CASSETTE DECK DECK I DECK II – – COPY I DECK II NORMAL HIGH REC MUTE RECORD DOLBY NR REV MODE AUTO REVERSE AUTO REVERSE RELAY/SKIP AUTO TAPE SELECTOR AUTO TAPE SELECTOR STOP STOP PLAYBACK RECORD •...
  • Page 10 Switching to DECK II REVERSE MODE SWITCH (REV To restore remote control operation to DECK II, MODE) press the (7) button of DECK II while stop There are three settings: DECK II is in stop mode. DECK II can now be One way mode O position operated using the remote control unit.
  • Page 11 FUNCTION DISPLAY TAPE TRANSPORTATION MODE INDICATORS DECK II DECK I PLAY PLAY DECK II DECK I PLAY PLAY COPY The indicators shown below indicate the current LEFT –15 Ÿ LEVEL –00 –9 –3 –3 tape transport status of DECK I or DECK II. RIGHT 1 DECK I tape transport mode indicators For both DECK I and II...
  • Page 12: Playback

    PLAYBACK BLANK SKIP SINGLE PLAYBACK (EITHER DECK I OR DECK II) REV MODE O p π R E L A Y / S K I P SCT-570 FULL LOGIC STEREO CASSETTE DECK DECK I DECK II This function allows you to skip unrecorded –...
  • Page 13: Relay Playback

    RELAY PLAYBACK PLAYBACK SEQUENCE WITH REV MODE SWITCH SETTING When relay playback mode is selected, continuous playback can be performed. When The playback sequence depends on the setting the tape in the first deck reaches its end and of the switch and on which REV MODE (3 or 2) button is pressed first.
  • Page 14: Auto Music Search

    AUTO MUSIC SEARCH Selecting songs during skip operations To change songs to be skipped, press the AMS+ (Skipping forward or backward to playback a buttons during skip operations. AMS– desired selection) Example: When selecting the 5th song by The music search function detects blanks pressing the button in the forward AMS+...
  • Page 15: Recording

    RECORDING manufacturer and the type of tape. Set the RECORDING (DECK II ONLY) so that the level meter’ s “ ” LEVEL control –3 dB indicator lights steadily most of the time. No harm will be done if the “0 dB” indicator lights momentarily at peaks.
  • Page 16: Tape Copying

    TAPE COPYING (FROM DECK I TO DECK II) To stop copying Press the (7) button of either deck. Both stop decks will stop. SCT-570 FULL LOGIC STEREO CASSETTE DECK DECK I DECK II – – COPY I DECK II NORMAL HIGH REC MUTE RECORD...
  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is something wrong with this component, check the points below. Sometimes the trouble may lie in another component. Investigate the other components and electrical appliances being used. If the trouble cannot be resolved by following the suggested remedies below, take the unit to your nearest local RadioShack store.
  • Page 18 Symptom Cause Remedy POOR SOUND QUALITY Unstable or • The head, pinch rollers and capstans are • Clean the head (see page 7). interrupted dirty. sound. • The tape is not uniformly wound. • Completely fast-forward or rewind the tape. •...
  • Page 19: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS System ........ 4-track, 2-channel stereo Subfunctions Heads • Automatic reverse ”Hard Permalloy” recording/playback head x 1 • DOLBY B/C type NR “Hard Permalloy” playback head x 1 • Auto Music search over ±15 selections “Ferrite” erasing head x 1 •...
  • Page 20 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. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, Ra- dioShack 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...

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