Radio Shack AM-FM Stereo Cassette User Manual

Cat. No. 12-2115
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
B
High-Power In-Dash
AM/FM Stereo Cassette
with Anti-Theft Detachable Faceplate
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FEATURES
Your RadioShack High-Power In-Dash AM/FM Stereo Cassette has many practi­cal, easy-to-use features, and you can in­stall it in almost any vehicle. The tuner’s digital synthesized PLL (Phase-Locked Loop) circuitry gives you precise tuning and drift-free reception. The stereo’s anti­theft control panel is easy to remove.
The auto-reverse cassette deck, memo­ry tuning, and seek and scan tuning fea­tures all help make your stereo’s operation simple and quick to he lp you drive safely.
Caution:
change your stereo’s settings in heavy traffic or during hazardous driving condi­tions.
This stereo’s features include:
Anti-Theft Control Panel
quickly remove and store the stereo’s control panel in the supplied carrying case. This discourages theft because the stereo cannot operate without the control panel.
High Power
power to give you excellent audio re­sponse for all types of music.
Auto-Reverse
both sides of a cassette tape.
Use common sense. Do not
lets you
— provides 80 watts of total
— continuously plays
Auto-Search Music System —
matically searches for the beginning of the previous or next track on the tape.
Dolby
low noise music reproduction and a wide dynamic range.
Manual/Automatic Memory Program­ming
cally store 18 FM and 12 AM stations into memory groups so you can quickly tune to those stations.
Memory Scan Tuning
tions in an AM or FM memory group, playing each for 5 seconds.
Seek Tuning
backward to the next strong station in the selected band. This makes finding a sta­tion quick and easy.
RCA Line In Jacks —
external portable CD player or a stand­alone CD changer/controller system to your stereo.
RCA Line Out Connectors —
connect an optional amplifier to your st e­reo.
Metal Tape Selector
tage of the improved sound quality of metal tapes.
B Noise Reduction
lets you manually or automati-
scans all sta-
searches forward or
let you connect an
takes advan-
auto-
— assures
let you
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Lock-In Fast-Forward/Rewind
you quickly move the tape forward or backward.
Advanced FM Optimizer Circuitry
automatically adjusts the tuner’s high­frequency response and stereo separa­tion to give you the best possible sound, regardless of the signal level.
Automatic FM Tuning Adjustment
automatically changes FM reception on weak stations from stereo to mono, to improve reception of those stations.
Lighted Liquid-Crystal Display with Clock
radio/cassette deck’s current functions.
Digitally Synthesized Circuitry
gives you precise tuning and drift-free re­ception.
Mute
with the push of a button.
lets you easily see the clock/
lets you silence or restore sound
lets
Reset
— lets you clear all stored sta-
tions.
Built-In Noise Suppression Choke
reduces the noise caused by your vehi­cle’s electrical system.
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CONTENTS
Installation ............................................................................................................... 5
Before You Begin the Installation ........................................................................ 5
Preparing the Mounting Area ....................................................................... 5
Routing Speaker Wires ................................................................................ 5
Using an Adapter Harness ........................................................................... 6
Making the Connections ..................................................................................... 6
Connecting Ground, Power, and Optional Components .............................. 8
Connecting Two Pairs of Speakers .............................................................. 9
Connecting One Pair of Speakers ............. ... ... .... ...................................... . 10
Connecting the Antenna ........................................................................ ... . 11
Completing the Connections ........................................ ... ........................... 11
Testing the Connections ................................................................................... 11
Removing the Shipping Screw .......................................................................... 11
Mounting the Stereo ......................................................................................... 12
Removing the Stereo from the Dash ................................................................ 14
Using the Control Panel ....................................................................................... 15
Replacing the Control Panel ............... ... ... .... ...................................... .... ... ... ... . 15
Removing the Control Panel ............................................................................. 15
Basic Operation ............ ... .... ...................................... .... ... ... ... ... ........................... 16
Setting the Clock ......................... .... ... ... ... ....................................... ... .... ... ... ... . 16
Adjusting the Controls ...................................................................................... 16
Using the Auxiliary Source Input ...................................................................... 17
Radio Operation .................................................................................................... 18
Playing the Radio ............................................................................................. 18
Memory Tuning ................................................................................................. 19
Manually Storing Stations ............................ ....................................... ... ... . 19
Automatically Storing Stations ............................................................ ... ... . 19
Selecting a Stored Station ......................................................................... 20
Scanning Stored Stations ...................................... ... ... .............................. 20
Cassette Player Operation .................................. ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ....................... 21
Playing a Cassette ............................................................................................ 21
Fast-Forward and Rewind ................................................................................. 22
Auto-Search Music System .............................................................................. 22
Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................... 23
The FCC Wants You to Know ........................................................................... 23
Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts .................................................................... 24
Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality ...................................................... 24
Replacing a Fuse ................ ... ... ... ....................................... ... .... ... .................... 24
Specifications .......................... .......................... ...................... ....................... ....... 26
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INSTALLATION
BEFORE YOU BEGIN THE INSTALLATION
Before you install your stereo, read all the instructions in this owner’s manual. You should be able to answer these questions about your vehicle’s electrical system:
• Which terminal in the vehicle’s fuse
box supplies power even when the ignition is off?
• Which terminal in the vehicle’s fuse
box is for accessories?
• How do I connect a wire to the fuse
box?
Also, be aware that installation in your vehicle might require cutting or modifying your vehicle.
Place the stereo as close as possible to the selected mounting location. We rec­ommend that you install the stereo by temporarily connecting it to ground and power, optional components, and your speakers. Then test the connections, disconnect the stereo, mount it in your vehicle, and reconnect it. The instruc­tions in this manual are arranged in this order.
Cautions:
• For added safety and to protect your
stereo, disconnect the cable from your vehicle’s negative (–) battery terminal before you begin .
• Be sure your speakers can handle 20 watts of power output per chan­nel. Each speaker must have an impedance of at least 4 ohms. Your local RadioShack store carries a full line of speakers.
Preparing the Mounting Area
Before you mount the stereo, make sure you have all the necessary materials. Then confirm that the stereo f its your ve­hicle’s mounting area. This stereo is a DIN-E size unit that requires a 2 high by 7 deep (53 × 182 × 170 mm) mounting ar­ea.
Caution:
behind the mounting surface.
Note:
the stereo requires, you might be able to mount the stereo with an in-dash installa­tion kit, available at your local Ra­dioShack store. Follow the installation kit’s instructions to mount the stereo.
3
/16-inch wide by 611/16-inch
Be sure to avoid obstructions
If the mounting area is larger than
1
/16-inch
Routing Speaker Wires
If you install speakers, avoid routing the speaker wires near moving parts or sharp edges. You can usually route wires along the wiring channel beneath the vehicle’s door facings by carefully removing the molding that holds the carpet in place. Af­ter you route the wires, replace the mold­ing.
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Using an Adapter Harness
If you are replacing an existing stereo, or if your vehicle has been factory-wired for autosound components, you can use an adapter harness to connect the power and speakers. RadioShack stores sell adapter harnesses for most vehicles.
Follow the directions that come with the adapter harness to temporarily connect the power and speakers.
After you connect the adapter harness to your vehicle, you can skip to “Testing the Connections” on Page 11.
MAKING THE CONNECTIONS
Power Wires
Black
Red
Blue/White
Yellow
White
White/Black
Gray
Gray/Black
Green
Green/Black
Violet
Violet/Black
Front Left Speaker
Front Right Speaker
Rear Left Speaker
Rear Right Speaker
Ground (–) (To Chassis Ground)
+ 12V To Ignition Amp Remote Turn On 500mA Max
(To Optional Equipment)
+ 12V To Battery
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The supplied wiring harness with its 14­pin connector includes all the lead wires you need to connect the stereo to ground, power, some optional compo­nents, and speakers.
Important:
Do not cut these wires. If you cut any wire, you cannot obtain a re­fund or exchange on this product. Ra­dioShack will provide warranty service if you cut a wire and find the product is de­fective.
You might need additional wire to com­plete the connections, depending on your individual auto sound system. Your local RadioShack store carries a full line of wire and wire management accesso­ries.
Cautions:
•You
must
connect the GROUND, +12V TO IGNITION, and +12V TO BATTERY wires first, then make all other connections as described in the fol­lowing sections before you plug the wiring harness into the stereo. If you do not make the connections in the order shown, an incorrect connection could damage the stereo.
•You must connect a separate wire to each speaker terminal as described in “Connecting Two Pairs of Speak­ers” on Page 9 or “Connecting One Pair of Speakers” on Page 10. Do not use a common wire or chassis ground for any speaker connection.
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Connecting Ground, Power, and Optional Components
Follow these steps to connect the wiring harness to ground, power, clock memory, and optional components.
14-Pin
Connector
Black
Power Wires
Red
Blue/White
Yellow
1.Disconnect the cable from your vehicle’s negative (
) battery termi-
nal.
2.Connect the black ground wire to a chassis ground, such as a metal screw attached to a metal part of the vehicle’s frame. Be sure the screw is not insulated from the chassis by a plastic or rubber part.
3.
Connect the red +12V To Ignition wire (with in-line fuse holder) to a point in your vehicle’s fuse block that has power only when you turn the vehi­cle’s key to either the accessory (ACC) or START position.
This connection turns on the stereo when you turn on the ignition or turn the key to ACC, and turns off the stereo when you turn off the ignition. This prevents your vehicle’s battery from being drained if you leave the stereo on when you turn off the igni­tion.
4.Connect the yellow +12V To Battery wire (with in-line fuse holder) to your
Ground (–) (To Chassis Ground)
+ 12V To Ignition Amp Remote Turn On 500mA Max
(To Optional Equipment) +12V To Battery
vehicle’s positive (+) battery termi­nal or to a point in your vehicle’s fuse block that provides a continu­ous source of 12 volts. This connec­tion provides power for the stereo’s components (such as the clock), and continuous power for the ste­reo’s memory when the ignition is off.
5.Connect the blue/white wire to any optional equipment (designed to run from a switched source) that you want the stereo to turn on and off (such as a remote amplifier or a power antenna).
This wire does not provide power to the components. It simply turns them on or off. If you do not use this wire, secure it with a wire tie and do not let it touch metal.
Note:
To connect an optional amplifier., use the line out connectors on the back of your car stereo and follow the instruc­tions in the amplifier’s owner’s manual.
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Connecting Two Pairs of Speakers
If you are using both front and rear speaker s, f ollo w these st eps t o co nne ct the wirin g harness to the speakers.
White
White/Black
Gray
Gray/Black
Green
Green/Black
Violet
Violet/Black
Front Left Speaker
Front Right Speaker
Rear Left Speaker
Rear Right Speaker
1. Connect the gray wire to the right front speaker’s positive terminal. This terminal is usually marked with a plus (+) sign or red mark.
2. Connect the gray/black wire to the right front speaker’s negative terminal. This terminal might be marked with a minus (
) sign or it might not be marked at all.
3. Connect the white wire to the left front speaker’s positive terminal.
4. Connect the white/black wire to the left front speaker’s negative terminal.
5. Connect the violet wire to the right rear speaker’s positive terminal.
6. Connect the violet/black wire to the right rear speaker’s negative terminal.
7. Connect the green wire to the left rear speaker’s positive terminal.
8. Connect the green/black wire to the left rear speaker’s negative terminal.
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Connecting One Pair of Speakers
If you are using only one pair of speakers, follow t hese steps to connect the wiring har­ness to the speakers.
Green
Green/Black
Violet
Violet/Black
Left
Right
1. Connect the violet wire to the right speaker’s positive terminal. This terminal is usually marked with a plus (+) sign or red mark.
2. Connect the violet/black wire to the right speaker’s negative terminal. This termi­nal might be marked with a minus (
) sign or it might not be marked at all.
3. Connect the green wire to the left speaker’s positive terminal.
4. Connect the green/black wire to the left speak er’s nega tive terminal.
Note:
Be sure to secure all unused wires with wire ties and do not let them touch
metal.
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Connecting the Antenna
Connect the vehicle’s antenna cable to the stereo’s antenna socket.
Back of Stereo
Antenna Socket
Vehicle’s Antenna
Completing the Connections
After you have securely made all connec­tions, plug the wiring harness’ connector into the stereo’s 14-pin wiring socket.
14-Pin Socket
Wiring Harness
Then reconnect the cable to the vehicle’s negative battery terminal.
If the stereo does not work,
immediate­ly turn off your vehicle’s ignition and disconnect the wiring harness’ con­nector.
Then recheck your connections.
After you verify that the display lights, follow the instructions in “Removing the Shipping Screw.”
REMOVING THE SHIPPING SCREW
The shipping screw helps protect the ste­reo’s cassette player from being dam­aged during shipment.
Before you mount the stereo, use a Phil­lips screwdriver to remove the screw, spacer, and rubber washer from the top of the stereo. This will allow you to re­move the mounting sleeve from the ste­reo when you mount it.
Spacer
Screw Rubber Washer
TESTING THE CONNECTIONS
Turn on your vehicle’s ignition and in­stall your stereo’s control panel (see “Replacing the Control Panel” on Page
15). Press The display should light and the cur­rently set time (or pear.
PWR to turn on the stereo.
12:00) should ap-
Note:
Save the screw, spacer, and rub­ber washer, and replace them if you sh ip the stereo. You can store them by taping them to the back of the stereo.
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MOUNTING THE STEREO
Once you verify that the stereo is con­nected properly, follow these steps to mount the stereo.
1. Disconnect the cable from the vehi­cle’s negative (–) battery terminal.
2. Disconnect the wiring harness and the antenna.
Vehicle’s Antenna
3. Press
REL on the right side of the
control panel to remove it (see “Removing the Control Panel” on Page 15).
4. With the supplied keys’ tabs facing inward, insert both of the keys into the slots between the mounting sleeve and the stereo and press the keys toward the back of the stereo. The sleeve begins to slide off.
Sleeve
Wiring Harness
5. Remove the keys from the slots and slide the sleeve all the way off.
6. Put the sleeve into the opening in the dash, then secure it by bending out all the tabs with a screwdriver.
7. Pull the wiring harness and the antenna cable through the sleeve and dash, then reconnect the wiring harness and the antenna to the ste­reo.
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8. Slide the stereo into the sleeve until it locks into place.
If you are securing the stereo in an existing mounting hole in the dash, push the mounting bolt covered with the rubber mounting grommet through the existing mounting hole and make sure it is secure.
Grommet
Note:
If the mounting bolt is too short to reach the mounting hole, remove the rubber mounting grom­met and screw the supplied mount­ing bolt extender onto the mounting bolt. Then push the rubber gromme t onto the end of the bolt extender.
Otherwise, you can remove the rub­ber mounting grommet and use the extender and the supplied nut and washer to attach the supplied metal strap to the mounting bolt on the back of the stereo. If necessary, bend the metal strap to fit your vehi­cle’s mounting area. Then use the supplied sheet metal screw to attach another section of the strap to a solid metal part of the vehicle under the dashboard. This strap also helps ensure proper electrical grounding of the stereo .
9. Snap the plastic collar onto the front of the stereo .
Grommet
Mounting Bolt Extender
10. Install your stereo’s control panel (see “Replacing the Control Panel” on Page 15).
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11. Reconnect the cable to the vehicle's negative (–) battery terminal.
Note:
You will need to set the ste­reo's clock after you reconnect the cable to the vehicle's battery (see “Setting the Clock” on Page 16).
REMOVING THE STEREO FROM THE DASH
Follow these steps to remove the stereo from the dash.
1. Disconnect the cable from the vehi­cle's negative (–) battery terminal.
2. If you secured t he st er eo to an exist­ing mounting hole under the dash, slide out the stereo to free the mounting bolt from the mounting hole.
Or, remove the nut holding the metal strap to the back of the stereo.
sleeve and the stereo and press the keys toward the back of the stereo. The stereo is loosened from the sleeve.
Sleeve
6. Remove the keys from the slots and slide the stereo all the way out of the sleeve.
7. Disconnect the wiring harness and the antenna.
8. Reconnect the cable to the vehicle's negative (–) battery terminal.
3. Press control panel.
4. Snap the plastic collar off of the front of the stereo.
5. With the supplied keys' tabs facing inward, insert both of the keys into the slots between the mounting
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REL to remove the stereo's
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USING THE CONTROL PANEL
The stereo’s control panel must be in place for the stereo to operate. When you remove it, the stereo does not wo rk. This is a simple but effective security measure.
Any stored stations remain in memory when the control panel is removed.
REPLACING THE CONTROL PANEL
1. Insert the left end of the control panel into the left edge of the recess. Slide the holes in the end of the control panel over the two tabs in the recess.
Tabs
REMOVING THE CONTROL PANEL
1. Press REL and the right end pops out slightly.
REL
2. Slide the right end out first, then grasp the control panel and pull it out to remove it.
2. Gently push the right edge of the control panel into the recess until you hear a click.
3. Store the control panel in the sup­plied carrying case.
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BASIC OPERATION
SETTING THE CLOCK
Note:
You can set the clock only when the vehicle’s
ignition is turned on or set to ACC.
1. Hold down digit(s) blink(s), then repeatedly press the correct hour appears.
2. Press edly press
3. Press
F/C (Frequency/Clock) until the hour
+ or until
F/C again. The minute digits blink. Repeat-
+ or until the correct minute appear s .
F/C again to store the time.
ADJUSTING THE CONTROLS
When you listen to your stereo, you can adjust the following controls to suit your lis­tening preferences.
+
/ volume level appear (such as display automatically returns to the time display about 5 seconds after you finish ad­justing the sound.
Repeatedly press to increase (+) or decrease (–) the volume. VOL: and the
VOL:12). The volume level ranges from 0 to 40. The
Warning:
the volume to a comfortable listening level.
AUDIO
appear, then press ance, or fader settings.
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To protect your hearing, do not listen at high volume levels. Slowly increase
— Repeatedly press until BAS, TRE, BAL, FAD, or VOL and the current level
+ or
within 5 seconds to change the stereo’s bass, treble, bal-
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Notes:
• When you adjust the balance t o w ar d the left speakers (by pressing
–), L
and the left balance level appear (such as
L5). When you adjust the
balance toward the right speakers (by pressing ance level appear (such as
+), R and the r ight bal-
R3).
• When you adjust the fader toward the front speakers,
F and the front
fader level appear. When you adjust the fader toward the rear speakers,
R and the rear fader level appear.
• If
BAS, TRE, BAL, FAD, or VOL and
the number disappear before you press
AUDIO until the setting you want
reappears, then repeatedly press or – to change the setting.
MUTE — Press to temporarily silence
the stereo. the sound, press
+ or , repeatedly press
MUTE appears. To restore
MUTE again.
USING THE AUXILIARY SOURCE INPUT
If you used the input jacks on the back of the stereo to connect it to an external source such as a portable CD player or stand-alone CD changer/controller sys­tem, follow these steps to listen to that external source.
Line In Jacks
1. With the stereo on, press once. CD appears.
+
2. Turn on the external sound source.
MODE
3. Adjust the volume, bass, treble, bal­ance, and fader settings to suit your listening preference.
4. Press
MODE again until CD disap-
pears to listen to this stereo’s radio or tape player.
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RADIO OPERATION
PLAYING THE RADIO
1.Press PWR to turn on the stereo.
2.Press
BAND to select the AM or FM
band.
AM 1 or AM 2 appears when
you select an AM band.
, or FM 3 appears when you select
2
an FM band.
FM 1, FM
Manual Tuning:
TUNE or TUNE to tun e down
or up the selected band.
Seek Tuning:
or SEEK to tune to the next lower or higher station.
Repeatedly press
Press
SEEK
Notes:
•Each time you press radio tunes to the last station selected in the current band and memory group (see “Memory Tuning” on Page 19).
ST
• appears when an FM signal is received in stereo.
3.Tune to the desired station in one of the following ways.
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BAND, the
Note:
If the stereo does not find a strong station when seeking, it searches the band again for weaker stations. If no station is found, press
TUNE or TUNE to stop the
seek function.
4.Press
Notes:
•See “Adjusting the Controls” on
+ or to increase or decrease
the volume as desired.
Page 16 for information about changing the stereo’s other settings.
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• To temporarily display the frequency of the station currently playing, press frequency for about 5 seconds, then returns to the clock display.
F/C. The display shows the
MEMORY TUNING
You can manually store up to 12 AM and 18 FM stations in memory groups . Each memory group (AM 1, AM 2, FM 1, FM 2, and FM 3) holds up to six stations. You can also automatically store stations into a memory group.
To clear all the previously stored stations and the clock setting, use the tip of a pen or a straightened paper clip to pr ess
SET
.
RE-
Manually Storing Stations
1. Repeatedly press BAND to select the desired memory group (
AM 1 or AM 2 for AM , o r FM 1, FM 2, or FM 3 for FM).
2. Tune to the station you want to store.
3. Hold down the desired memory lo­cation button until the f reque ncy an d
CH with the selected button number
appear. The volume momentarily mutes while the radio stores the sta­tion.
Memory Location Buttons
Automatically Storing Stations
1. Repeatedly press BAND to select the memory group where you want to store stations. For example, to store the first group of AM stations into AM 1, repeatedly press until AM 1 appears.
BAND
To store different stations, follow the in­structions in “Manually Storing Stations” or “Automatically Storing Stations.” To set the clock, see “Setting the Clock” on Page 16.
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2. Hold down AMS (automatic memory scan) for about 3 seconds. The ste­reo scans the selected band and stores the first six stations it finds (starting with the currently tuned fre­quency).
The frequency, memory group, and memory location number appear for each station as it is stored. Then, after the stereo scans the band once, it tunes to the last stored station and begins to play.
3. To stop the stereo from searching for stations before it automatically stops, briefly press
AMS.
Scanning Stored Stations
The stereo’s automatic memory scan (AMS) feature scans all stored stations in a selected memory group, pausing for 5 seconds at each stored station.
1. Press
2. To start automatic memory scan,
3. To stop scanning when the stereo
BAND until the stereo displays
the memory group you want to scan.
briefly press
AMS. As each stored
frequency plays, the current mem­ory location number flashes. (Do not hold down
AMS. This causes the
radio to automatically seek for and store six stations into the selected memory group.)
pauses at a station, briefly press
AMS. Otherwise, the stereo contin-
ues to scan the memory group.
Note:
If a station has a weak signal or interference, the stereo might not store it automatically. If this hap­pens, you can manually store the station.
Selecting a Stored Station
To select a stored station, press B AND to select the correct memory group. Then briefly press the desired memory loca­tion button. (Do not hold down the mem­ory location button. This erases the previously stored station and stores the currently tuned station into that location.)
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CASSETTE PLAYER OPERATION
PLAYING A CASSETTE
Caution:
or C-90 cassette tapes. Avoid using C­120 cassette tapes. They are very thin and can easily become tangled in the tape-handling parts.
Follow these steps to play a tape.
1. Take up any slack by turning the
2. Insert the tape into the cassette
We recommend using C-60
cassette’s hub with your finger or a pencil. Avoid touching the tape.
compartment with its open edge to the right.
4. If you are playing a tape encoded with the Dolby B NR system, press
. appears.
Press again when you finish play­ing a Dolby tape.
5. Adjust the volume, bass, treble, bal­ance, and f ader settings as desired.
Notes:
• When the tape reaches the end of
one side, the cassette player automatically changes the tape’s direction and plays the other side of the tape.
• During play, you can switch to the
other side of the cassette by pressing and at the same time until the indicator on the dis­play changes direction.
The tape begins to play, and the direction indicator ( or ) appears.
3. If you are playing a metal tape, press
MTL until MTL appears on the
display.
6. Press to stop and eject the tape.
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Caution:
and eject the tape before you leave your vehicle. This releases the tape from the tape-handling parts and reduces the possibility of a tape being tangled or damaged.
We recommend you press
FAST-FORWARD AND REWIND
To fast-forward or quickly rewind the cur­rent side, press ly winds.
Note:
Check the direction indicator on the display. To fast-forward, press the ar­row key that points in the same direction. To rewind, press the arrow key that points in the opposite direction.
Play resumes when the tape reaches the end of that side.
To stop fast-forward or rewind, gently press and release the opposite button. Play continues.
or . The tape quick-
AUTO-SEARCH MUSIC SYSTEM
The ASMS (Auto-Search Music System) feature lets you quickly advance the tape to the beginning of the next track, or re­wind the tape to the beginning of the pre­ceding track, and automatically start play at that track.
To use the Auto-Search Music System feature, press then press t search for and play the next track, or to search for and play the preceding track.
Repeat this process until you hear the track you want to play, then press again to turn off the Auto-Search Music System feature.
Notes:
•If you do not turn off the ASMS feature after you find the track you want to play, the stereo will not rewind or fast-forward the tape more than one track at a time.
•When you press , if a track has been playing longer than 10 sec­onds, the stereo searches for the beginning of the current track. How­ever, if the track has just begun or it has not yet started, the stereo searches for the beginning of the preceding track.
ASMS so ASMS appears,
ASMS
ASMS disappears.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your Radi oS hac k H ig h-P ow er In- Da sh AM/ FM St ere o C as set te is an example of supe­rior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your stereo so you can enjoy it for years.
Keep the stereo dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.
Keep the stereo away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature wear of parts.
Handle the stereo gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage circuit boards and cases and can cause the stereo to work improperly.
Wipe the stereo with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the stereo.
Modifying or tampering with the stereo’s internal components can cause a malfunc­tion and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. If your stereo is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW
Your stereo might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To determine whether your stereo is cau sing the interference, turn off your stereo. If the interference goes away, your stereo is causing it. Try to eliminate the interference by:
• Moving your stereo away from the receiver
• Contacting your local RadioShack store for help
If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop using your stereo.
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CLEANING THE TAPE­HANDLING PARTS
Clean the tape head after abou t every 20 hours of playing time. Insert a special head-cleaning cassette (available at your local RadioShack store), and follow the cleaning cassette’s directions to clean the tape head.
RESTORING TAPE TENSION AND SOUND QUALITY
After you play a cassette tape a few times, the tape might become tightly wound on the reels. This can cause play­back sound quality to deteriorate.
To restore the sound quality, fast­forward the tape from the beginning to the end of one side, then completely rewind it. Then loosen the tape reels by gently tapping each side of the cas­sette’s outer shell on a flat surface.
Caution:
cassette when tapping it. Do not touch the exposed tape or allow any sharp ob­jects near the cassette.
Be careful not to damage the
REPLACING A FUSE
If the clock resets or stored stations are lost when the ignition is off, you might need to replace the yellow clock memo­ry wire’s fuse. Use a standard 1 (30 mm) 12 amp fuse, available from your local RadioShack store (a spare fuse is supplied).
If the stereo does not operate, you might need to replace the red power lead wire’s fuse. Use a standard 1 mm) 0.5 amp fuse, available from your local RadioShack store (a spare fuse is supplied).
Caution:
only with another fuse of the same rating. Follow these steps to check and replace
each fuse.
1. Disconnect the cable from the vehi-
2. To open a fuse holder, pull the
Make sure you replace a fuse
cle’s negative (–) battery terminal.
latches apart until it opens. Then, to remove the fuse, gently pull the fuse off of both fuse clips inside the fuse holder.
1
/4-inch
1
/4-inch (30
Fuse Clips
3. If the fuse is blown, replace it with a fuse of the same rating.
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4. Reassemble the fuse holder by plac­ing the wires and the fuse clips back inside the holder, then squeeze it together until it snaps shut.
5. Reconnect the cable to the vehicle battery’s negative (–) terminal.
6. Reset your stereo’s clock and mem­ory settings.
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SPECIFICATIONS
RADIO
FM (Nominal) AM (Nominal)
Frequ ency Range 88–108 MHz 530–1710 kHz IF Rejection 75 dB 50 dB Image Rejection 44 dB 55 dB Selectivity 60 dB 35 dB Signal-to-Noise (S/N) Ratio 60 dB 48 dB Stereo Separation 32 dB Usable Sensitivity 10 dB-µV (3.15%THD) 24 dB-µV (20 dB S/N)
CASSETTE PLAYER
Cassette Mechanism ............................................................................ Auto-Reverse
Wow and Flutter ........... ... .... ...................................... .... ... ... ... ... .... .......... 0.2% WRMS
Signal-to-Noise Ratio ................................................ .... ... ... ... ... ......................... 48 dB
Separation ......................................................................................................... 35 dB
Frequency Response (–3 dB) ............................................................... 40–12,500 Hz
Dolby Noise Reduction Effect ............................................................................ 10 dB
GENERAL
Power Source ............................... .................................. 14.4 V DC Negative Ground
Bass Control Effects ....................................................................... ±11 dB at 100 Hz
Treble Control Effects ....................................................................... ±11 dB at 10 kHz
Speaker Output Impedance .................................................................... 4 or 8 Ohms
Maximum Power ............................................... 30 Watts/Channel (With 4 Speakers)
Power Output (10% THD @ 1 kHz) ..........20 Watts RMS/Channel (With 4 Speakers)
Chassis Size (HWD) ................................................................. 1
15
× 7 × 57/8 Inches
/16
(50 × 178 × 150 mm)
Weight .......................................................................................................... 4 lbs 6 oz
(2 kg)
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice.
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NOTES
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Limited One-Year Warranty
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman­ship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company- owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, Ra­dioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RE­SPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFOR­MANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, IN­CLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDEN­TAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limita­tion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, un­less otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the prop­erty of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period. This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse, accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102
We Service What We Sell
12/99
RadioShack
A Division of Tandy Corporation
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
4301-3858-2
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