Radio Shack AM-FM Stereo Auto Reverse Cassette Recorder User Manual

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Please read before using this equipment.

AM/FM Stereo Auto Reverse Cassette Recorder

Cat. No. 14-729

OWNER’S MANUAL

SCR-99

with Bass Boost

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FEATURES

Your Radio Shack SCR-99 AM/FM
Stereo Auto Reverse Cassette Re­corder wit h Bass Boost is a versatile ,
easy-to-use m u si c system with many
useful features. You can record live
sounds or from the radio, or just en­joy the radio or cassette player's high
quality sound.

The SCR-99's compact design and
handy carrying handle let you take it
almost anywhere. Its features in­clude:

Auto Reverse — automatically plays
the other side of the tape when the
first side ends.

Dual-Source Recording — lets you
record from the radio or use the built­in microphone to make a live record­ing.

One-Touch Recording — lets you
start recording quickly a nd easily.

Soft Cassette Tape Eject — gently
opens the cassette compartment
cover so the cas sette does not pop
out.

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

Automatic Level Control — automat­ically adjusts the recording level.

Extended Bass Switch — enhan ces
low frequency sounds.

Two Power Sources — let you power
the SCR-99 from internal batteries or
AC power.

Warning: To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose this product to
rain or moisture.

The set complies with the FCC
Rules, Part 15.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELEC-

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TRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT OPEN.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR
BACK. NO USER-SERVICE­ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL.

This symbol is intended to
alert you to the presence of
uninsulated dangerous
voltage within the product’s
enclosure that migh t be of
sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of e lectric
shock. Do not open the
product’s case.

© 1996 Tandy Corporation.

All Rights Reserved.

Radio Shack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.

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This symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and
maintenance instructions are in cluded in the literature accompanying

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this product.

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CONTENTS

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

Using AC Power 4
Using Batteries 4

Using Earphones 6

Listening Safely 6

Traffic Safety 6
Radio Operation 7
Cassette Player Operation 8

Loading a Cassette Tape 8

Playing a Cassette Tape 8

Recording 9

Recording from the Radio

10

Making Live Recordings 10

Tape Tip s 10

Recommended Tapes 10
Recording Over or Erasing a

Cassette Tape 10

Preventing Accidental Era-

sure 11

Restoring Tape Tension and

Sound Quality 11

Cleaning the Tape-Han-

dling Parts 11
Care and Maintenance 13

Caring for Your SCR-99 13

The FCC Wants You to Know
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Specifications 15

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POWER SOURCES

You can operate the SCR-99 using
the supplied AC power cord or inter­nal battery power.

USING AC POWER
You can power the SCR-99 from

standard AC power using the sup­plied AC power cord. Connect the
cord to ~AC IN on the back of the
SCR-99 and a standard AC outlet.

Notes:

• The AC power cord’s plug is
polarized (one blade is larger
than the other) and only fits one
way. Do not force it. If the plug
does not fit, turn it over and try
again.

USING BATTERI ES
You can power the SCR-99 from six

D batteries (not supplied). For the
longest life, we recommend alkaline
batteries, such as Radio Shack C at.
No. 23-550.

1. Press down on the tabs above
the battery compartment cover
and pull it down to remove it.

2. Place six D batteries in the com­partment, as indicated by the
polarity symbols (+ and –)
marked above the compartment.

• Internal batteries automatically
disconnect when you connect
the AC power cord to the SCR-

99.

Cautions:

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

• Never mix old and new batter­ies.

3. Replace the cover.

If the SCR-99 does not operate prop­erly or if the sound weakens or dis­torts, replace the batteries.

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Cautions:

• Always dispose of the old batter­ies promptly and properly.

• Never leave dead, old, or weak
batteries in the SCR-99. They
can leak chemicals and corrode
or damage electronic circuits.

• If you do not plan to use batter­ies in the SCR-99 for a month or
more, remove the batteries to
protect the SCR-99 from possi­ble battery leakage.

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