Optimus CTR-114 User Manual

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Cat. No. 14-1120

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

CTR-114

Auto Reverse

Voice-Activated

Cassette Recorder

with Two-Speed

Recording

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FEATURES

Your Optimus CTR-114 Auto-Reverse Voice-Activated Cassette Recorder offers the greatest convenience in recording technology. You can have recording begin and end according t o t he so und level in a room, which gives you hands-free operation while recording. The C TR-11 4’s mi cropho ne is se nsitive enough for the boardroom, a seminar, or a lecture hall. And it’s small enough to fit in your briefcase or purse, so it can go wherever you go.

The CTR-114’s other features include:

Two-Speed Recording

— lets you record at normal

or extended speed to maximize your recording time.

Automatic Reverse

— automatically changes the tape direction at the end of a tape side so you can continuously play or record both sides of a cassette tape.

Voice Activated Recording

— lets you choose

hands-free operation which saves tape.

Voice Zoom Switch

— lets you record voice sounds

clearly and reduce noises outside the voice range.

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Playback Speed Control

— lets you adjust th e p la y-

back speed of your tape.

Built-in Microphone

— lets you make quality recordings without having to use an external microphone.

External Microphone Jack

— lets yo u connect an optional external microphone for unidirectional recording, reducing background noise.

One-Touch Recording

— lets you start recording

with the press of a button.

Cue/Review

— lets you listen to recordings at high speed to help you find a particular section and stop there.

Mic Sensitivity Switch

— lets you select low or high microphone sensitivity for recording specific sounds, like a one-on-one interview, or for recording broader sounds, as in a lecture hall.

Tape Direction Control

— lets you change the tape’s direction at any time without having to eject the tape and turn it over.

Battery Check Indicators

— show you the amount

of power remaining in the batteries.

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Tape Counter

— helps you quickly find a specific section on the cassette. It resets with the touch of a button.

Automatic Level Control

— automatically sets the

correct recording level.

Three Power Sources

— let you power your cassette recorder from internal batteries (not supplied), standard AC power (with an optional AC adapter), or your vehicle’s battery (with an optional DC adapter).

Automatic Shut-Off Mechanism

— automatically shuts off the recorder at the end of the reverse side of the tape while playing or recording.

We recommend you record the CTR-114’s serial number here. The number is on the label inside the cassette compartment.

Serial Number: ___________________________

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CONTENTS

Preparation ........................................................... 6

Connecting Power .......................................... 6

Using Battery Power ................................ 6

Using AC Power ...................................... 9

Using Vehicle Battery Power ................. 11

Connecting an Earphone .............................. 13

Listening Safel y ..................................... 14

Traffic Safety .......................................... 14

Connecting an External Microphone ............ 15

Attaching the Wrist Strap .............................. 16

Operation ............................................................ 17

Loading a Cassette Tape .............................. 17

Recording ..................................................... 18

Playing a Cassette Tape ............................... 23

Using Fast Forward and Rewind ........... 27

Using the Tape Counter ................................ 28

Tape Tips ...................................................... 29

Erasing Tapes ........................................ 29

Preventing Accidental Erasure .............. 29

Restoring Tape Tension

and Sound Quality ................................. 30

Care and Maintenance ....................................... 31

Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts ................ 32

Specifications .................................................... 34

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PREPARATION

CONNECTING POWER

You can power your CTR-114 from:

• internal batteries

• AC power (with an optional AC adapter)

• vehicle battery power (with an optional DC adapter)

Connecting an adapter automatically discon-

Note:

nects internal batteries.

Using Battery Power

You can power the CTR-114 with two AA batteries (not supplied). For the best performance and longest life, we recommend alkaline batteries, such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-557.

You can also use rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries (Ca t. No. 23- 125). Thes e batteri es and a ba ttery charger (Cat. No. 23-133) are available at your local RadioShack store.

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Cautions:

• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and

recommended type.

• Do not mix old and new batteries, differen t types

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

Follow these steps to install batteries.

1. Press down and slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow, then lift open the cover.

2. Put the batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked outside the compartment.

3. Close the cover.

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The CTR-114 has three colored battery indicators which show how much power is left in the batteries. The battery indicators light when you press

PLAY, RECORD

BATTERY Indicators

, or

Green

F (full)

➜

Orange

M (medium)

STOP

Red

L (low)

When the red (L) battery indicator lights , replac e both batteries.

Caution:

Always dispose of old batteries promptly

and properly. Do not burn or bury them.

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Important

: This product is capable of using rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries. At the end of a nickel cadmium battery’s useful life, it must be recycled or disposed of properly. Contact your local, county, or state hazardous waste management authorities for informat ion on recycling or dispos al p rograms in your area. Some options that might be available are: municip al curbsid e collection , drop-off boxes at retailers such as your local RadioShack store, recycling collection centers, and mail-back programs.

Using AC Power

To power the cassette recorder from a standard AC outlet, you need an AC adapter such as Cat. No. 273-1663.

Cautions:

• You must use an AC adapter that supplies at least 3 volts DC power and delivers at least 400 mA. Its center tip must be set to n ega tive, and its barrel plug must properly fit the CTR-114’s

jack. The re co mm end ed ad apte r m eet s t hes e

specifications. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the cassette recorder or the adapter.

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• Be sure you connect the adapter to the cassette recorder before you plug it into the AC outlet, and unplug the adapter from the AC outlet before you unplug it from the cassette recorder.

Follow these steps to connect the cassette recorder to AC power.

1. Set the adapter’s voltage switch to 3V.

2. Insert the adapter’s 3.4 mm outer diameter/1.3 mm inner diameter barrel plug into the adapter’s cord, with the tip set to negative.

3. Insert the plug into the cassette recorder’s

DC 3V

jack.

4. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.

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Using Vehicle Battery Power

To power the recorder from your vehicle’s battery, you need a DC adapter, such as Cat. No. 270-1562.

Cautions:

• You must use a DC adapte r that supp li es at leas t

3 volts DC power and delivers at least 400 mA. Its center tip must be set to negat iv e , and its barrel plug must properly fit the recorder’s jack. The recommended adapter meets these specifications. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the recorder.

• Be sure you plug the adapter int o the cassette

recorder before you plug it into the cigarettelighter socket, and unplug the adapter from the cigarette-lighter socket before you unplug it from the cassette recorder.

DC 3V

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