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Radio Shack Cassette Tape Recorder Owner's Manual

Radio Shack Cassette Tape Recorder Owner's Manual

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CONTENTS
Features ..................................................................... 2
A Quick Look at your Tape Recorder ...................... 3
Preparation ................................................................ 4
Before you Begin ................................................. 4
Powering the Recorder ........................................ 4
Installing Batteries ........................................ 4
Using Optional Adapters .............................. 6
Connecting an Earphone ..................................... 7
Listening Safely ............................................ 7
Traffic Safety ................................................ 8
Playing a Cassette Tape ........................................... 9
Using the Tape Counter ..................................... 10
Recording ................................................................ 11
Using the Built-In Microphone ........................... 11
VOX Recording .................................................. 11
Manual Recording ............................................. 13
Using The Cue Marker ...................................... 14
Using an External Microphone .......................... 14
Recording from External Sources ...................... 14
Tape Tips ................................................................. 15
Erasing a Recording .......................................... 15
Preventing Accidental Erasure ................... 15
Care .......................................................................... 17
Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts ..................... 17
Specifications ......................................................... 19
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Features ..............2 A Quick Look at your Tape Recorder ...... 3 Preparation ..............4 Before you Begin ..........4 Powering the Recorder ........4 Installing Batteries ........4 Using Optional Adapters ......6 Connecting an Earphone ........7 Listening Safely ..........
  • Page 2 Mono Cassette Tape Recorder with Pop-Up Microphone...

  • Page 3: Features

    Features Your RadioShack Cassette Tape Recorder uses the latest in re- cording technology to make recording easy and convenient. For hands-free operation, once set to Voice-Activated (VOX) mode, recording begins when the recorder detects sound and ends when the sound stops. The recorder’s pop-up microphone is sensitive enough for the boardroom, a seminar, or a lecture hall.

  • Page 4: A Quick Look At Your Tape Recorder

    A Quick Look at your Tape Recorder Tape Counter Pop-Up Microphone MIC POP-UP PAUSE MARKER OFF/ON REWIND/ REC/BATT FAST-F/ Indicator STOP Jack Jack Jack RECORD PLAY VOLUME/VOX SENS MIN/MAX TAPE SPEED SLOW/NORMAL/FAST OFF/ON TONE DC 3V LOW/HIGH Jack MIC SENSITIVITY Battery LOW/MEDIUM/ Compartment...

  • Page 5: Preparation

    Preparation BEFORE YOU BEGIN To protect the record/playback head during shipment, a protec- tive sleeve is positioned around the head. Gently pull open the cassette compartment door and remove the sleeve before you use the cassette recorder. POWERING THE RECORDER You can operate your recorder from any of these power sourc- •...
  • Page 6 Cautions: • Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recom- mended type. • Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of bat- teries. 1. Press down on the battery compartment cover and slide it off in the direction of the arrow marked on the cover. 2.

  • Page 7: Using Optional Adapters

    Using Optional Adapters You can power the recorder using an AC or DC adapter that supplies 3V and delivers at least 300 mA, and a size A Adapta- plug™ (neither supplied). Both are available at your local RadioShack store. Cautions: •...

  • Page 8: Connecting An Earphone

    CONNECTING AN EARPHONE You can use an optional earphone with a -inch (3.5-mm) mini plug to listen privately to recorded sound or to monitor record- ing. You can also connect an external or pillow-type speaker (not supplied) to this jack. Your local RadioShack store sells a wide variety of speakers.

  • Page 9: Traffic Safety

    Traffic Safety Do not wear the earphone while operating a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle. This can create a traffic hazard and could be il- legal in some areas. Even though some earphones let you hear some outside sounds when listening at normal volume levels, they still can present a traffic hazard.

  • Page 10: Playing A Cassette Tape

    Playing a Cassette Tape 1. Gently pull open the cassette compartment door. 2. Use your finger or a pencil to turn the cassette’s hub and take up any slack in the tape. Do not touch the tape. 3. Load a cassette into the door’s guides so the cassette’s open edge is out and the side you want to play faces the compartment’s window, then close the door.

  • Page 11: Using The Tape Counter

    Notes: • To pause play, slide . Slide PAUSE PAUSE resume playing. • To rapidly advance or rewind the tape, press FAST-F/CUE . The button locks down and the tape contin- REWIND/REV ues moving until you press . The setting STOP TAPE SPEED does affect the fast-forward or rewind speed.

  • Page 12: Recording

    Recording For the best performance, use only regular length (60- or 90- minute), normal bias cassette tapes. We do not recommend long-playing cassette tapes, such as C-120s, because they are extremely thin and can tangle easily. USING THE BUILT-IN MICROPHONE You can pop up the built-in microphone to direct it to the sound source, or you can connect an external microphone (see “Using an External Microphone”...
  • Page 13 For the best recording quality, place the recorder about 1 foot from the sound source. Because the microphone is so sensi- tive, it will also pick up a voice or group of voices (such as an audience) from several feet away. 1.

  • Page 14: Manual Recording

    The ALC (automatic level control) circuit automatically sets the recording level and the REC/BATT indicator flashes to show that recording is in progress. Note: If the audio input is too strong, the REC/BATT indica- tor lights steadily. 7. To pause recording while the sound continues, slide PAUSE .

  • Page 15: Using The Cue Marker

    USING THE CUE MARKER To mark the beginning of a section of a recording, press for about 3 seconds during the recording. This records MARKER a brief tone on the tape. When you press FAST-F/CUE while the tape plays, you hear the tone when the WIND/REV tape reaches the point you marked.

  • Page 16: Tape Tips

    Tape Tips ERASING A RECORDING To record over a cassette tape, simply record as usual. The cassette deck records over the previous recording. Or, you can quickly erase both sides of a cassette tape using a bulk tape eraser, available at your local RadioShack store. Preventing Accidental Erasure Cassettes have two erase-protection tabs —...

  • Page 17: Restoring Tape Tension And Sound Quality

    RESTORING TAPE TENSION AND SOUND QUALITY After you play a cassette tape several times, the tape might be- come tightly wound on the reels. This can cause playback sound quality to deteriorate. To restore the sound quality, fast-forward the tape from the be- ginning to the end of one side, then completely rewind it.

  • Page 18: Care

    Care Keep the recorder dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the recorder only in normal temperature environ- ments. Handle the recorder carefully; do not drop it. Keep the recorder away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.
  • Page 19 3. Press the L-shaped protection tab sensor bracket, then press . The tape head assembly (record/playback RECORD heads) moves out. Record/ Playback Head Capstan Protection Tab Sensor Bracket Pinch Roller Tape Guides Erase Head 4. Use a cotton swab dipped in tape head cleaner or dena- tured alcohol to clean the record/playback head, erase head, pinch roller, tape guides, and capstan.

  • Page 20: Specifications

    Specifications Tape System .......... 2-track, Monophonic Cassette Tape Speed ............1 ips. (4.75 cm/sec.) Wow and Flutter ............. 0.2% (WRMS) Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Rec/Play) ..........38 dB Erase System ................Magnet Record System ................. AC Bias Tape Type Recommended ........Normal Bias Type I Power Requirements: DC ............
  • Page 21 Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days 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 DURA- TION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN.

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