Radio Shack 14-1122, CTR-116 User Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

Voice-Activated

Cassette Tape Recorder

Cat. No. 14-1122

CTR-116

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FEATURES

Your Optimus CTR-116 Voice-Activated Cassette Tape Recorder uses the latest in recording technology to make recording easy and convenient. Recording begins when the CTR-116 detects sound and ends when sound subsides, for hands-free operation. The CTR-116’s microphone is sensitive enough for the boardroom, a seminar, or a lecture hall.

The CTR-116’s features include:

Voice-Activated (VOX) Recording

— records only when there is sound so that you c an sa ve pow er and preven t blank sect ion s of tape.

Upright Style

— lets you view the ca ss ett e deck as it plays and

records.

Digital Tape Counter

— helps you quickly find a specific sec-

tion on the cassette.

Built-In Speaker

Semi-Automatic Shut-Off

— lets you listen to your recordings.

— automatically stops the tape at

the end of play or recording.

Cue/Review

— lets you listen to recordings at high speed to

help you find a particular section.

1998 Tandy Corporation.

Optimus and RadioShack are registered trademarks

used by Tandy Corporation.

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External Microphone Jack

— lets you reco rd using ei ther the

built-in microphone or an external microphone.

Supplied Earphone

Record Indicator

Three Power Sources

— lets you listen to recordings in private.

— lights when you are recording.

— you can power the recorder from internal batteries, or from a vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket or standard AC power (using the appropriate optional adapter).

We recommend you record the CTR-116’s serial number here. The number is in the recorder’s battery compartment.

Serial Number: ___________________________

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CONTENTS

Preparation ............................................................................ 5

Powering the CTR-116 ...................................................... 5

Installing Batteries ....................................................... 5

Using AC Power .......................................................... 7

Using Vehicle Battery Power ....................................... 8

Connecting the Earphone .......................................... ...... 10

Listening Safely ............................. ..... ...... ...... ........... 10

Traffic Safety .............................................................. 11

Playing a Cassette Tape ..................................................... 12

Using the Tape Counter ................................................... 15

Recording ............................................................................. 16

VOX Recording ................................................................ 16

Manual Recording ........................................................... 19

Using an External Microphone ........................................ 19

Recording from External Sources .................................... 20

Tape Tips .............................................................................. 21

Erasing a Recording ........................................................ 21

Preventing Accidental Erasure ........................................ 21

Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality .................... 23

Care and Maintenance ........................................................ 24

Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts ................................... 24

Specifications ...................................................................... 26

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PREPARATION

POWERING THE CTR-116

You can operate your CTR-116 from any of these power sources:

• four AA batteries (not supplied)

• standard AC power (using an optional AC adapter)

• vehicle battery power (using an optional DC adapter)

Note:

Using an adapter automatically disconnects the internal

batteries.

Installing Batteries

You can power the CTR-116 with four AA batteries. For the longest life, we recommend alkaline batteries. Or, you can use rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries (RadioShack Cat. No. 23-325) and charge them with a battery charger, such as Cat. No. 23-242.

Cautions:

• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recom-

• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batter-

mended type.

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

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1. Press down on the batt ery co mpartment cover and slide it off in the direction of the arrow.

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

3. Replace the cover.

The

REC/BATT

indicator at the upper left co rner o f the fro nt pa nel lights when you record. If the indicator lights dimly or not at all, replace the batteries.

RECORD

REWIND

REVIEW

E AR

REC/BATT

I C

REMOT

D C

Cautions:

• Always remove old or weak batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.

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• Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn

or bury them.

Note:

At the end of a Ni-Cd rechargeable battery’s useful life, it must be recycled or disposed of properly. Contact your local, county, or state hazardous waste management authorities for information on recycling or disposal programs in your area. Some options that might be available are: municipal curb-side 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 CTR-116 from an AC outlet, you need an AC adapter, such as Cat. No. 273-1454.

Cautions:

• The recommended adapter supplies 6 volts DC power and delivers at least 150 milliamps. The adapter’s center tip must be set to negative, and its plug must properly fit the

DC 6V

CTR-116’s meet these specifications could damage the CTR-116 or the adapter.

• Be sure you connect the adapter to the CTR-116 before you plug it into the AC outlet, and unplug the adapter from the AC outlet before you unplug it from the CTR-116.

jack. Using an adapter that does not

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Follow these steps to power the CTR-116 with an AC adapter.

IND

VIE E R

AUS

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MIC

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DC 6V

1. Insert the adapter ’s 5.5 mm outer diameter/2.1 mm inner diameter barrel plug into the adapter’s cord, with the tip set to negative.

2. Insert the barrel plug into the CTR-116’s

DC 6V

jack.

3. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.

Using Ve hicle Battery Power

You can operate the CTR -11 6 fro m y our v eh ic le’ s ba tte ry with a DC adapter (not supplied), such as Cat. No. 273-1802.

Cautions:

• The recommended adapter supplies 6 volts DC power and delivers at least 150 milliamps. The adapter’s center tip must be set to negative, and its plug must properly fit the

DC 6V

CTR-116’s meet these specifications could damage the CTR-116 or the adapter.

• Be sure you plug the adapter into the CTR-116 before you plug it into the cigarette-lighter socket, and unplug the

jack. Using an adapter that does not

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adapter from the cigarette-lighter socket before you unplug it from the CTR-116.

Follow these steps to power the CTR-116 from your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket.

E A

R P

I C

E M

O T

D C

DC 6V

1. Set the adapter’s voltage switch to 6 volts.

2. Insert the adapter ’s 5.5 mm outer diameter/2.1 mm inner

DC 6V

diameter barrel plug into CTR-116’s

jack.

3. Plug the other end of the adapter into the vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket.

Note:

If the CTR-116 does not operate properly when connected to a cigarette-lighter socket, unplug the adapter and clean any ashes and other debris from the socket.

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