Optimus CTR-110 User Manual

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Cat. No. 14-733

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

CTR-110

Extended Bass AM/FM

Cassette Recorder

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FEATURES

Your Optimus CTR-110 Extended Bass AM/FM Cassette Recorder is a versatile, easy-to-use music system with many useful features. You can record live or from the radio, or just enjoy the radio or cassette player's high quality sound.

The CTR-110's compact design an d handy carrying handle let you take it almost anywhere. Its features include:

Dual-Source Recordin

— lets you record from the radio or use the builtin microphone to make a live shortdistance recording.

Automatic Level Control

— auto-

matically adjusts the record ing level .

One-Touch Recordin

— lets you

start recording quickly a nd easily.

Soft Cassette Tape E

— gently

ect

opens the cassette compartment cover so the cas sette does not pop out.

batteries, standard AC po wer (using an optional AC adapter), or a vehicle’s DC power (using an optional DC adapter).

PHONE Jack

— lets you connect optional earphones so you can listen in privacy.

Extended Bass Switch

— boosts

low frequency sounds.

Three Power Sources

— let you

power the CTR-110 from internal

Optimus and RadioShack are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation.

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CONTENTS

Preparation ..................................................................................................... 4

Power Sources .......................................................................................... 4

Using Batteries .................................................................................... 4

Using AC Power .................................................................................. 5

Using Vehicle Power ........................................................................... 5

Using Earphones ....................................................................................... 6

Listening Safely ................................................................................... 6

Traffic Safety ....................................................................................... 7

Radio Operation ............................................................................................. 8

Cassette Pla

Loading a Cassette Tape ........................................................................... 9

Playing a Cassette Tape ............................................................................ 9

Recording ................................................................................................ 10

Tape Tips ................................................................................................. 11

Care and Maintenance ................................................................................. 13

Cleaning the Tape Handling Parts ........................................................... 14

The FCC Wants You to Know .................................................................. 14

Specifications ............................................................................................... 15

er Operation ............................................................................. 9

Recording from the Radio ................................................................. 10

Making Live Recordings .................................................................... 10

Recommended Tapes ....................................................................... 11

Recording Over or Erasing a Cassette Tape ..................................... 11

Preventing Accidental Erasure .......................................................... 11

Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality ...................................... 12

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PREPARATION

POWER SOURCES

You can operate the CTR-110 using:

• Internal battery power (using four C batteries)

• AC power (using an optional AC adapter)

• Vehicle battery power (using an optional DC adapter)

: Internal batteries automatically

Note

disconnect when you connect an adapter.

Using Batte ries

You can power the CTR-110 from four C batteries (not supplied). For the best performance and longest life, we recommend alkaline batteries, such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-

551.

1. Turn the CTR-110 on its face, pull the tabs on t he battery c om partment’s cover and remove the cover.

2. Put four C ba tteries in the compartment, as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside.

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Cautions

• Use only fresh batteries of the

required size and recommended type.

• Do not mix old and new bat-

teries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.

3. Replace the cover and snap it shut.

If the CTR-110 does not operate properly or if the sound weakens or distorts, replace the batteries.

Cautions:

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• Dispose of the old batteries promptly and properly. Do not bury or burn them.

• Never le ave dead, old, or weak batteries in the CTR-110. Batteries can leak chem icals that can destroy electronic parts.

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• If you do not plan to use the CTR-110 from battery power for a month or more, or if you plan to use only an adapt er, remove the batteries to protect t he CTR110 from possible battery leakage.

Using AC Power

You can power the CTR-110 from standard AC power using an optional AC adapter, such as RadioShack Cat. No. 273-1663.

Cautions

• The recommended AC adapter

• Always plug t he adapter into the

1. Set the AC adapter’s voltage

supplies 6 volts and delivers at least 400 milliamps. Its center tip is set to negative, and its plug correctly fits the CTR-110’s

jack. Using an AC adapter

that does not meet these specifications could damage the CTR1 10 or the adapter.

CTR-110 before you plug it into the AC outlet, and always unplug the adap ter from the AC outlet before you unplug it from the CTR-110.

switch to 6V.

2. Insert the AC ada pter’s 5.5 mm outer diameter/2.1 mm inner diameter barrel plug into the adapter cord’s small end so it reads –TIP, then insert the adapter’s plug into the

DC 6V

jack on the back of the CTR-110.

3. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.

Using Vehicle Power

You can power the CTR-110 from your vehicle’s battery using an optional DC adapter, such as RadioShack Cat. No. 273-1802.

Cautions:

• The recommended DC adapter supplies 6 volts and delivers at least 400 milliamps. Its center tip is set to negative, and its plug correctly fits the CTR-110’s

jack. Using a DC adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the CTR110 or the adapter.

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