Radio Shack SCR-64 User Manual

CONTENTS

Using AC Power ................................................................................................................ 1

Using Batteries .................................................................................................................. 1

Using DC Power ................................... .................................. .. ... .................................. ... . 2

Listening Safely ................................................................................................................. 2

Traffic Safety ................................ ................................. ... ... ................................. ... ... ....... 2

Using the Radio .................................... .................................. .. ... .................................. .... 3

Loading a Cassette Tape .................................................................................................. 3

Playing a Cassette Tape ................................................................................................... 4

Recording .......................................................................................................................... 4

Recording from the Radio .......................................................................................... 4

Making Live Recordings ............................................................................................. 4

Tape T i ps .................. ... ................................. ... .................................. ... ............................. 4

Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality ............................................................... 4

Erasing Tapes ............................................................................................................ 5

Preventing Accidental Erasure ................................................................................... 5

Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts ............................................................................. 5

Care .................................................................................................................................. 6

Specifications .................................................................................................................... 6

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SCR-64 Auto-Stop AM/FM Stereo Cassette Recorder

OWNER’S MANUAL — Please read before using this equipment.

Your RadioShack Auto-Stop AM/FM Stereo
Cassette Recorder is versatile and easy-to­use. You can record from the radio, make a
live recording of the sounds around you, or
just enjoy the radio or cassette player’s high
quality sound. The cassette recorder’s com­pact design and handy carrying handle make
it easy to take almost anywhere.

WARNING:

not expose this product to rain or moisture.

CAUTION:

SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO USER­SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

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To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

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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THE FCC WANTS YOU
TO KNOW

This equipment complies with the limits as
specified in Part 15 of

FCC Rules

its provide reasonable protection against radio
and TV interference in a residential area.
However, your equipment might cause TV or
radio interference even when it is operating
properly. To eliminate interference, you can
try one or more of the following corrective
measures:

• reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• increase the distance between the equip­ment and the radio or TV

. These lim-

• use outlets on different electrical circuits
for the equipment and the radio or TV

Consult your local Radio Shack store if the
problem still exists.

USING AC POWER

To power the cassette recorder with standard
AC power, use the supplied power cord. Con­nect one end of the cord to the cassette re­corder’s

jack and the other end to a

AC ~

standard AC outlet.

Notes:

• The AC power cord has a polarized plug
(one blade is wider than the other) and
will only fit into an outlet one way. Do not
force it.

• Internal batteries (if installed) automati­cally disconnect when you plug the power
cord into the cassette recorder.

USING BATTERIES

Your cassette recorder can use six C batteries
(not supplied) for power. 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.

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RadioShack, RadioShack.com, and Adaptaplug are trademarks

used by RadioShack Corporation.

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

2. Place the batteries in the compartment as
indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and
–) marked inside.

2. Insert the barrel plug into the recorder’s
jack.

DC 9V

3. Plug the other end of the adapter into the

12V power source.

Notes:

3. Replace the cover.

When the sound becomes weak or distorted
or the cassette recorder stops operating prop­erly, replace the batteries.

Warning:

and properly. Do not burn or bury them.

Caution:

sette recorder with batteries for several days,
remove the batteries. Batteries can leak
chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.

Dispose of old batteries promptly

If you do not plan to use the cas-

USING DC POWER

You can power the cassette recorder from a
12V power source (such as a vehicle’s
cigarette-lighter socket) using a 9V, 500 mA
DC adapter and a size M Adaptaplug™
connector (neither supplied). Both are
available at your local RadioShack store.

Cautions:

You must use a power source
that supplies 9V DC and deliv-

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ers at least 500 mA. Its center
tip must be set to negative and its plug
must fit the cassette recorder’s
jack. Using an adapter that does not meet
these specifications could damage the
cassette recorder or the adapter.

• Always connect the DC adapter to the
cassette recorder before you connect it to
the power source. When you finish, dis­connect the adapter from the power
source before you disconnect it from the
cassette recorder.

1. Set the adapter’s voltage switch to 9V, if
necessary, then connect the Adaptaplug
to the DC adapter’s cord so the tip reads
TIP–.

DC 9V

• If the cassette recorder does not operate
properly when you use DC power, be
sure the 12V source (such as a cigarette­lighter socket) is clean and that the
adapter’s plug is pushed all the way into
the socket.

• Disconnect the adapter when you are not
using the cassette recorder.

• Internal batteries (if installed) automati­cally disconnect when you plug the
adapter into the

DC 9V

jack.

LISTENING SAFELY

To protect your hearing, follow these guide­lines when you use headphones.

• Set the volume to the lowest setting
before you begin listening. After you
begin listening, adjust the volume to a
comfortable level.

• Do not listen at extremely high volume
levels. Extended high-volume listening
can lead to permanent hearing loss.

• Once you set the volume, do not increase
it. Over time, your ears adapt to the vol­ume level, so a volume level that does
not cause discomfort might still damage
your hearing.

TRAFFIC SAFETY

Do not wear headphones while operating a
motor vehicle or riding a bicycle. This can cre­ate a traffic hazard and could be illegal in
some areas.

Even though some headphones let you hear
some outside sounds when listening at normal
volume levels, they still can present a traffic
hazard.

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