Radio Shack Cassette Tape Recorder, Mono Cassette TapeRecorder with Pop-Up Microphone Owner's Manual
CONTENTS
Features ................................. ... ................................. 2
A Quick Look at your Tape Recorder ...................... 3
Preparation ............................... ................................. 4
Before you Begin ................................................. 4
Powering the Recorder ........................................ 4
Installing Batteries ........................................ 4
Using Optional Adapters .............................. 6
Connecting an Earphone ..................................... 7
Listening Safely ............................................ 7
Traffic Safety ................................................ 8
Playing a Cassette Tape ...................................... ... .. 9
Using the Tape Counter ..................................... 10
Recording ....................................................... ... ...... 11
Using the Built-In Microphone ........................... 11
VOX Recording .................................................. 11
Manual Recording ............................................. 13
Using The Cue Marker ...................................... 14
Using an External Microphone .......................... 14
Recording from External Sources ...................... 14
Tape Tips ................................................................. 15
Erasing a Recording .......................................... 15
Preventing Accidental Erasure ................... 15
Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality ...... 16
Care .......................................................................... 17
Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts ..................... 17
Specifications ......................................................... 19
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Mono Cassette Tape
Recorder
with Pop-Up Microphone
Owner’s Manual
Please read before using this equipment.
Features
Your RadioShack Cassette Tape Recorder uses the latest in recording technology to make recording easy and convenient. For
hands-free operation, once set to Voice-Activated (VOX) mode,
recording begins when the recorder detects sound and ends
when the sound stops. The recorder’s pop-up microphone is
sensitive enough for the boardroom, a seminar, or a lecture hall.
It’s also small enough to fit in your briefcase or purse, so it can
go wherever you go.
Tape Speed Selector —
playback speeds.
Tape Counter —
the cassette.
Mic Sensitivity Switch —
microphone sensitivity for recording.
Automatic Shut-Off —
the end of the tape, while playing or recording.
Record/Battery Indicator —
lights when the recorder is in use to indicate the battery’s power
level.
Built-In Speaker —
Three Power Sources —
ternal batteries, or from a vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket or
standard AC power (using an appropriate optional adapter,
available at your local RadioShack store).
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lets you select normal, slow, or fast
lets you select low, medium, or high
automatically shuts off the recorder at
flashes when you are recording or
lets you listen to your recordings.
let you power your recorder from in-
Features
A Quick Look at your Tape
Recorder
Tape Counter
Pop-Up Microphone
MIC POP-UP
REC/BATT
VOLUME/VOX SENS
VOX
OFF/ON
TONE
LOW/HIGH
MIC SENSITIVITY
LOW/MEDIUM/
HIGH
A Quick Look at your Tape Recorder
Indicator
Jack
EAR
Jack
MIC
Jack
REM
MIN/MAX
PAUSE
OFF/ON
CUE
MARKER
REWIND/
FAST-F/
CUE
PLAY
TAPE SPEED
SLOW/NORMAL/FAST
REV
RECORD
DC 3V
Jack
Battery
Compartment
STOP
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Preparation
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
To protect the record/playback head during shipment, a protective sleeve is positioned around the head. Gently pull open the
cassette compartment door and remove the sleeve before you
use the cassette recorder.
POWERING THE RECORDER
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)
Note:
Using an adapter automatically disconnects the internal
batteries.
Installing Batteries
You can power the recorder with two AA batteries (not supplied). For the longest life, we recommend RadioShack alkaline
batteries.
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Preparation
Cautions:
• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.
• Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of batteries.
1. Press down on the battery compartment cover and slide it
off in the direction of the arrow marked on the cover.
2. Place the batteries into the compartment as indicated by
the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked beside it.
3. Replace the cover.
If the REC/BATT indicator does not light (or is dimly lit) when
you press
PLAY, FAST-F/CUE
, or
REWIND/REV
, replace the bat-
teries.
Cautions:
• Always remove old or weak batteries. Batteries can leak
chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.
• Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn
or bury them.
• If you do not plan to use the recorder with batteries for a
week or more, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak
chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.
Preparation
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Using Optional Adapters
You can power the recorder using an AC or DC adapter that
supplies 3V and delivers at least 300 mA, and a size A Adaptaplug™
RadioShack store.
Cautions:
(neither supplied). Both are available at your local
• You must use a power source (Class 2 for AC) 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
jack. Using an adapter that does not meet these
DC 3V
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 or cigarette-lighter socket, and
unplug the adapter from the AC outlet or cigarette-lighter
socket before you unplug it from the recorder.
1. If necessary, set the adapter’s voltage switch to 3V.
2. Insert the Adaptaplug into the adapter ’s cord, with the tip
set to positive.
3. Insert the barrel plug into the recorder’s
DC 3V
jack.
4. Plug the other end of the adapter into the power source.
If the recorder does not operate properly when connected
Note:
to a cigarette-lighter socket, unplug the adapter and clean any
ashes and other debris from the socket.
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Preparation
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