Cat. No. 43-476
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
TRC-300
Voice Activated
Microcassette Tele-Recorder
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
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RISK OF ELECTRIC |
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SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN. |
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICE- ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
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RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
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This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. Do not open the product’s case.
This symbol is intended to inform you that important oper-
!ating and maintenance instructions are included in the literature accompanying this product.
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FEATURES
Your RadioShack TRC-300 Voice Activated Microcassette Tele-Recorder is perfect for your home or office. It records telephone calls you make or receive from a telephone. You can also use it as a convenient tape recorder to record other events such as lectures, interviews, and meetings.
The recorder includes these features:
Connects Directly to the Telephone — to let you easily record and play back telephone conversations.
Two Tape Speeds — let you record and play back tape at a slower speed which provides twice the recording/playback time or at normal speed for maximum sound quality.
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Voice Activated Recording (VOX) — records only when it receives sound, to eliminate blank sections on the tape and save battery power.
Play/Record Auto-Stop — stops the tape movement when the recorder reaches the end of the tape during recording or playback.
Manual Recording — lets you record dictation or conversations at the touch of a button.
Pause Switch — lets you easily stop and restart the tape to avoid recording unwanted sound.
Tape Counter — lets you note specific points in a tape for later reference.
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Built-In Microphone — lets you record without connecting an external microphone.
Cue/Review Function — lets you advance or rewind the tape during play to find a specific section on the tape.
Three Power Options — you can power the recorder from standard AC power, two AA batteries (not supplied), or a vehicle’s battery using an optional adapter.
Earphone Jack — lets you connect an earphone with a 1/8-inch (3.5-mm) plug for private listening.
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Automatic Level Control — automatically adjusts the recording level.
Note: You need at least one 30-minute microcassette tape. If you use a leaderless incoming message tape, recording starts immediately. You also need either two AA batteries or an AC or DC adapter.
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Important: Every state has different regulations governing the recording of conversations over the telephone. Be sure to check your local, state and federal laws before using this product to record any telephone conversation in order to determine that your use is in compliance with such laws or guidelines.
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CONTENTS |
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Control Locations ........................... |
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Preparation ..................................... |
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Installation ...................................... |
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Connecting to A Phone 19 |
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Using an Earphone 21 |
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Operation ........................................ |
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Loading a Cassette Tape 24 |
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Recording 25 |
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Playing a Tape 34 |
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Care ................................................. |
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Tape Tips 39 |
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Specifications .................................. |
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CONTROL LOCATIONS
VOLUME
MIC (Microphone Jack)
EAR (Ear- phone Jack)
TEL-PLAY/
NOR./TEL-
REC
DC 3V IN
HANDSET IN
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VOX OFF/ON
Microphone
Tape
Compartment
Battery
Strength
Indicator
Tape-
Counter &
RESET
Speaker
PAUSE ON
REC
REW/REVIEW
FAST-F/CUE
PLAY
STOP/EJ
HANDSET
OUT
Battery
Lifting
Ribbon
Recording
Speed
Battery
Compartment
Battery
Compartment
Cover
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PREPARATION
Connecting Power
Using AC Power
You can operate your recorder from AC power using an optional AC adapter, such as Cat. No. 273-1654B.
Caution: You must use a Class
!2 power source that supplies 3 volts DC and delivers at least
300 mA. Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the TRC-300’s DC 3V jack. The recommended adapter meets these specifications. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the recorder or the adapter.
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Follow these steps to connect your recorder to AC power.
1.Set the AC adapter’s voltage switch to 3V.
2.Insert the 3.4 mm outer diameter/1.3 mm inner diameter adapter plug into the adapter’s socket to read TIP+.
3.Insert the plug into the recorder’s DC 3V jack.
4.Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.
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Using Battery Power
You can power your recorder with two AA batteries (not supplied). For the best performance and longest life, we recommend RadioShack alkaline batteries.
Caution: Do not mix old and new batteries, or different types of batteries (standard or alkaline). Follow these steps to install the batteries.
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1.Press the battery compartment cover’s tab and slide the cover in the direction of the arrow.
2.Insert the batteries into the compartment, as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside.
3.Replace the cover.
Replace the batteries when the BATTERY indicator dims or does not light.
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