Radio Shack 14-1129 User Manual

14-1129

User’s Guide

Thank you for purchasing your
Handheld Cassette Recorder from
RadioShack. Please read this user’s
guide before installing, setting up,
and using your new Recorder.

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• Handheld Cassette Recorder

• User’s Guide

• Quick Start

Handheld Cassette Recorder with Pop-Up Microphone

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Contents

Overview of Controls .........................................................................................4

Features.............................................................................................................. 6

Set up ................................................................................................................. 6

Power Options ................................................................................................... 7

Installing Batteries.........................................................................................................8

Battery Notes............................................................................................................8

Using An Optional Adapter ..........................................................................................9

Using an AC adapter................................................................................................. 9

Using a DC adapter with a vehicle battery ............................................................... 9

Connecting Earphones..................................................................................... 10

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

Recording.........................................................................................................11

Using the Pop-Up Microphone ...................................................................................11

VOX Recording............................................................................................................ 11

Manual Recording .......................................................................................................13

Using an External Microphone....................................................................................13

Recording from External Sources................................................................................13

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Erasing.............................................................................................................. 14

Erasing a Recording .................................................................................................... 14

Preventing Accidental Erasure .................................................................................... 14

Playing a Cassette ............................................................................................ 15

Using the Counter............................................................................................16

Care and Maintenance.....................................................................................16

Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality ................................................................17

Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts .............................................................................. 17

Additional Information ..................................................................................... 19

Specifications............................................................................................................... 19

Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................20

Limited Warranty.........................................................................................................21

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REC/BATT indicator

STOP Q

Built-in speaker

MIC POP-UP

Slide left to pop up
the built-in mic

Built-in microphone

Cassette deck cover

Lift to insert or
remove a cassette

Counter reset switch
Reset to 000

Handstrap

RECORD z

REWIND FAST/FWD 

PAUSE OFF/ ON

Pause playback or
recording

PLAY e

DC 3V

Connect
optional
adapter

Overview of Controls

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VOLUME/VOX SENS

•Adjust tape playback volume.

•Adjust volume sensitivity for VOX recording. See page 12.

EAR 3.5mm Mono earphone jack.

MIC 3.5mm jack for an optional external microphone

connection. See page 13.
REM 2.5mm jack for an optional microphone remote control

connection. See page 13.

MIC SENSITIVITY

Adjust microphone sensitivity. See page 11.

VOX/TONE

• Adjust to LOW/HIGH for bass/ treble tones.

• Turn VOX voice-activation recording ON/OFF.

TAPE SPEED

Select playback and search speed.

Battery cover

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Features

• VOX Voice-Activation recording mode to save tape

• Adjustable playback speed control

• Pop-Up Microphone with adjustable VOX sensitivity

Set up

 Remove the protective sleeve

Before you use the recorder, open the cassette
compartment door and remove the protective sleeve
from the record playback head.

 Choose a power supply

Choose from one of 3 ways to power the recorder. See “Power Options” on page 7.

 Insert a blank tape, play and record

To learn about the VOX feature and how to make a recording, see “Recording” and
“Playing a Cassette” on pages 11-16.

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Power Options

You can operate your recorder from any of these power sources:

• two AA batteries (not supplied)

• standard household AC power, using an optional AC adapter

• a 12-volt vehicle battery, using an optional DC adapter

YWCaution:

• You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies 3V DC and delivers
at least 300 mA. Its center tip must be set to positive, and its plug must
fit the recorder’s

DC 3V jack. Using an adapter that does not meet these

specifications could damage the recorder or the adapter.

• Be sure you connect the adapter to the recorder before you plug it into the AC
outlet/ cigarette-lighter socket.

• Always unplug the adapter from the power source before disconnecting it from
the recorder.

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Installing Batteries

You can power the recorder with two alkaline AA
batteries.

1. Slide off the battery cover in the direction of
the arrow.

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

X Battery Notes

• If the

REC/BATT indicator does not light, or lights dimly when you press

e,,or, replace the batteries.

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

• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type.

• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (alkaline, or
rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.

• If you do not plan to use the recorder for more than 2 weeks, remove the
battery. Batteries can leak chemicals that can damage electronic parts.