Radio Shack Portable Cassette Recorder User Manual
Portable Cassette Recorder
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Owner’s Manual
Please read before using this equipment.
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Features
Your RadioShack Portable Cassette Recorder is a mult i-functional r ecorder that
includes a tone control and tape counter.
Easy to use and reliable, it is ideal for
both personal and busin ess use. Its features include:
Three Power Sources
— you can power the re co rd er from four C ba t t er i es (n o t
supplied), standar d AC power (with the
supplied power cord), or vehicle DC
power (with an optional DC adapter).
Voice-Activated (VOX) Recording
—
records only when there is sound, so you
can save power an d prevent blank sections of tape.
Full Automatic Stop
— protects the
tape and tape handling parts by automatically stopping the tape wh en it reaches
the end.
Tape Counter
— helps you locat e spe-
cific sections on the tape.
Cue/Review
— lets you li ste n to re cordings at high speed so you can find a particular section.
Automatic Level Control (ALC) Circuit
— ensures the proper recording level.
Built-In Condenser Microphone
—
provides maximum sensitivity, letting
you record soun d sources from several
feet away.
MIC Jack
— lets you connect an optional external microphone to record from
longer distances.
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2000 Tandy Corporation.
RadioShack, Adaptaplug, and RadioShack.com are trademarks used by Tandy Corporation.
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All Rights Reserved.
Features
Record/Battery Indicator
— lights to
confirm the recorder is recording and
dims when the batteries are low.
Tone Control
— lets you customize the
sound to your personal preference.
AUX Jack
— lets you connect the recorder to an external sound source, so
you can record directly from the source.
Built-In Carrying Handle
— lets you
easily carry the cassette recorder anywhere you go.
WARNING:
shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain
or moisture.
CAUTION:
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
!
The graphical symbols with supplemental markings are located on the bottom of the product.
To reduce the risk of fire or
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
This symbol is intended to alert
you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within
the product’s enclosure that might
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. Do
not open the product’s case.
This symbol is intended to inform
you that important operating and
maintenance instructions are
included in the literature accompanying this product.
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Preparation
CONNECTING POWER
You can power the recorde r from any of
three power sources:
• Standard AC power (with the supplied power cord)
• Internal batteries
• Your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter
socket (with an optional DC adapter)
Note
: Connecting the power cord or a
DC adapter disconnects the internal batteries.
Using AC Power
To power the recorder from standard AC
power, plug the supplied power cord into
AC IN
the
er. Then plug the other end into a standard AC outlet.
jack on the side of the record-
power cord from the AC outlet before
you unplug it from the
AC IN
jack.
Using Internal Batteries
You can power the recorder from four C
batteries (not supplied). For the best
performance and longest life, we recommend RadioShack alkaline batteries.
Cautions:
• Use only fresh batteries of the
required size and recommended
type.
• Do not mix old and new batteries,
different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or
rechargeable batteries of different
capacities.
Warning:
ized plug that is desig ned to fit into the
recorder’s jack and a standard AC outlet
only one way. If the plu g does not easily
fit into the jack and AC outlet, do not
force either plug. Si mply tur n it over and
try again.
Caution:
into the
the AC outlet, and always unplug the
The power cord h as a polar-
Always plug the power cord
AC IN
jack before you plug it into
Follow these steps to install batteries.
1. Press down on the battery com partment cover and slide it off in the
direction of the arrow on the cover.
2. Install the batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity
symbols (+ and –) marked inside.
3. Replace the cover.
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When the record/battery indicator becomes dim during recording or the recorder stops operat ing properly, rep lace
the batteries.
Warning:
Always dispose of old batt eries promptly and properly. Do not burn
or bury them.
Caution:
If you do not plan to use the recorder with batteries for a month or
more, remove the batteries. Batteries
can leak chemicals that can destroy
electronic parts.
Using Vehicle Battery Power
You can power the recorder from your
vehicle’s cigare tte-lighter so cket using a
6V, 300 mA DC adapter and a size B
Adaptaplug™ adapter (n either supplied,
available at your local RadioShack
store).
Cautions:
• You must use a DC adapter that
supplies 6 volts an d del iv er s at lea st
300 milliamps. Its c en ter ti p must be
set to positive, and its plug must correctly fit the recorder’s
Using an adapter that does not meet
these requirements could damage
the recorder or the adapter.
DC 6V
jack.
Follow these steps to use vehicle battery
power.
1. Set the DC adapter’s volta ge switch
to 6V .
2. Insert the Adaptaplug adapter into
the adapter’s cord so it reads + TIP.
3. Insert the Adaptaplug’s barrel plug
into the
DC 6V
jack on the left side of
the recorder.
4. Insert the adapter ’s larger plug into
the vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket.
USING AN EARPHONE
You can use an optional mono earphone
with a
ten to a tape privately. Insert the earphone’s
1
/8-inch (3.5-mm) mini plug to lis-
1
/8-inch plug into the
EAR
jack.
• Always plug the adapter into the
recorder before you plug it into the
cigarette-lighter so cket, and always
unplug the adapter from the cigarette-lighter socket before you
unplug it from the recorder.
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Note:
automatically disconnects the built-in
speaker.
Preparation
Connecting the earphone
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