Radio Shack Portable Cassette Recorder Manual de usuario

Owner’s Manual

Please read before using this equipment.

Portable Cassette Recorder

14-1127.fm Page 1 Tuesday, May 2, 2000 2:40 PM

2Features

RadioShack, Adaptaplug, and RadioShack.com are trademarks used by Tandy Corporation.

Features

Your RadioShack Portable Cassette Re-

corder is a multi-functional recorder.

Easy to use and reliable, it is ideal for

both personal and business use. Its fea-

tures include:

Three Power Sources — you can pow-

er the recorder from four C batteries (not

supplied), standard AC power (with the

supplied power cord), or vehicle DC

power (with an optional DC adapter).

Full Automatic Stop — protects the

tape and tape handling parts by automat-

ically stopping the tape when it reaches

the end.

Built-In Condenser Microphone —

provides maximum sensitivity, letting

you record sound sources from several

feet away.

MIC Jack — lets you connect an option-

al external microphone to record from

longer distances.

AUX Jack — lets you connect the re-

corder to an external sound source, so

you can record directly from the source.

Record Indicator — lights to confirm

the recorder is recording.

Automatic Level Control (ALC) Circuit

— ensures the proper recording level.

Built-In Carrying Handle — lets you

easily carry the cassette recorder any-

where you go.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or

shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain

or moisture.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DO NOT OPEN.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICE-

ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING

TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

This symbol is intended to alert

you to the presence of uninsu-

lated dangerous voltage within

the product’s enclosure that might

be of sufficient magnitude to con-

stitute 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 accom-

panying this product.

The graphical symbols with supplemental mark-

ings are located on the bottom of the product.

14-1127.fm Page 2 Tuesday, May 2, 2000 2:40 PM

3Preparation

Preparation

CONNECTING POWER

You can power the recorder from any of

three power sources:

• Standard AC power (with the sup-

plied 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 bat-

teries.

Using AC Power

To power the recorder from standard AC

power, plug the supplied power cord into

the AC IN jack on the side of the record-

er. Then plug the other end into a stan-

dard AC outlet.

Warning: The power cord has a polar-

ized plug that is designed to fit into the

recorder’s jack and a standard AC outlet

only one way. If the plug does not easily

fit into the jack and AC outlet, do not

force either plug. Simply turn it over and

try again.

Caution: Always plug the power cord

into the AC IN jack before you plug it into

the AC outlet, and always unplug the

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 recom-

mend 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 (stan-

dard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or

rechargeable batteries of different

capacities.

Follow these steps to install batteries.

1. Press down on the battery compart-

ment cover and slide it off in the

direction of the arrow on the cover.

2. Install the batteries in the compart-

ment as indicated by the polarity

symbols (+ and –) marked inside.

3. Replace the cover.

14-1127.fm Page 3 Tuesday, May 2, 2000 2:40 PM

4Preparation

When the record indicator becomes dim

during recording or the recorder stops

operating properly, replace the batteries.

Warning: Dispose of old batteries

promptly and properly. Do not burn or

bury them.

Caution: If you do not plan to use the re-

corder 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 cigarette-lighter socket using a

6V, 300 mA DC adapter and a size B

Adaptaplug™ adapter (neither supplied,

available at your local RadioShack

store).

Cautions:

• You must use a DC adapter that

supplies 6 volts and delivers at least

300 milliamps. Its center tip must be

set to positive, and its plug must cor-

rectly fit the recorder’s DC 6V jack.

Using an adapter that does not meet

these requirements could damage

the recorder or the adapter.

• Always plug the adapter into the

recorder before you plug it into the

cigarette-lighter socket, and always

unplug the adapter from the ciga-

rette-lighter socket before you

unplug it from the recorder.

Follow these steps to use vehicle battery

power.

1. Set the DC adapter’s voltage 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 1/8-inch (3.5-mm) mini plug to lis-

ten to a tape privately. Insert the ear-

phone’s

1/8-inch plug into the EAR jack.

DC 6V

14-1127.fm Page 4 Tuesday, May 2, 2000 2:40 PM

5Operation

Note: Connecting the earphone auto-

matically disconnects the built-in speak-

er.

Listening Safely

To protect your hearing, follow these

guidelines when you use the earphone.

• 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 vol-

ume 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 vol-

ume level that does not cause dis-

comfort might still damage your

hearing.

Traffic Safety

Do not wear an earphone while operat-

ing a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle.

This can create a traffic hazard and can

be illegal in some areas.

Even though some earphones let you

hear some outside sounds when listen-

ing at normal volume levels, they still

can present a traffic hazard.

Operation

LOADING A CASSETTE

TAPE

1. Take up any slack in the tape by

turning one of the cassette’s hubs

with a pencil.

Caution: If you do not remove the

excess slack, the tape could

become tangled in the record/play-

back mechanism.

2. Press STOP/EJECT to open the cas-

sette compartment door.

3. Load the cassette into the cassette

guides in the door with its open

edge out, the side you want to play

facing up, and its full reel to the left.

4. Close the door.

PLAYING A CASSETTE

TAPE

1. Load the cassette tape.

2. Press PLAY. The cassette plays until

it reaches the end of the side, then it

automatically stops.

Notes:

•Press

PAUSE to temporarily stop

playback. Press PAUSE again to

resume playback.

14-1127.fm Page 5 Tuesday, May 2, 2000 2:40 PM

6Operation

• To rapidly wind the tape forward

or backward, press STOP/EJECT

then FAST-F or REWIND. Press

STOP/EJECT then PLAY to re-

sume playback.

3. Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable lis-

tening level.

4. To stop playback before it automati-

cally stops, press STOP/EJECT.

Press STOP/EJECT again to open

the cassette compartment and

remove the cassette tape.

RECORDING

Notes:

• Before you load a cassette tape for

recording, be sure its erase-

protection tabs are in place (see

“Preventing Accidental Erasure” on

Page 8).

• The recorder’s Automatic Level

Control (ALC) circuit automatically

adjusts the recording level. VOLUME

has no effect on recording.

Using the Built-In Microphone

1. Load a blank cassette tape, or one

you want to record over, into the

cassette compartment.

2. Place the recorder 2 to 3 feet from

the recording source.

3. Press RECORD to begin recording.

Both PLAY and RECORD lock down.

Note: To temporarily stop recording,

press PAUSE. Press PAUSE again to

resume recording.

4. The recorder automatically stops

the tape when it reaches the end of

the current side. To stop recording

sooner, press STOP/EJECT.

Using an External Microphone

You can connect an external micro-

phone (not supplied) with a 1/8-inch plug

to the recorder. Your local RadioShack

store sells a variety of microphones.

Note: Connecting an external micro-

phone automatically disconnects the

built-in microphone.

Follow these steps to record using an

external microphone.

1. Load a blank cassette tape, or one

you want to record over, into the

cassette compartment.

2. Insert the microphone’s plug into the

recorder’s MIC jack.

Note: If the external microphone

has a separate, smaller plug for

remote operation, insert that plug

into the REM jack. Then you can use

the microphone’s remote switch to

stop or start recording.

3. Press RECORD to begin recording.

Both

PLAY and RECORD lock down.

Note: To temporarily stop recording,

press PAUSE. Press PAUSE again to

resume recording.

DC 6V

14-1127.fm Page 6 Tuesday, May 2, 2000 2:40 PM

7Operation

4. Speak into the external microphone.

5. The recorder automatically stops

the tape when it reaches the end of

the current side. To stop recording

sooner, press STOP/EJECT.

Recording from a Connected

Audio Source

You can record directly from an external

audio source, such as a radio, tape

deck, or CD player. To make the con-

nection, you need a suitable mono patch

cord with a 1/8-inch (3.5-mm) plug (avail-

able at your local RadioShack store).

Note: Before you connect an external

audio source to the recorder, be sure

the source’s volume control is set to its

minimum setting.

Follow these steps to record from an ex-

ternal audio source.

Note: If you previously connected an ex-

ternal microphone, disconnect it.

1. Load a blank cassette tape, or one

you want to record over, into the

cassette compartment.

2. Connect the external source to the

AUX jack using a patch cord with a

1/8-inch plug.

3. Start the external audio source and

set its volume control to a normal lis-

tening level.

4. Press RECORD to begin recording.

Both

PLAY and RECORD lock down.

Note: To temporarily stop recording,

press PAUSE. To resume recording,

press PAUSE again.

5. The recorder automatically stops

the tape when it reaches the end of

the current side. To stop recording

sooner, press STOP/EJECT. Then

stop the audio source.

Note: During recording, the speaker is

muted. If you want to monitor the record-

ing, connect an earphone (not supplied)

(see “Using an Earphone” on Page 4).

TAPE TIPS

Recommended Tapes

Tape quality greatly affects the quality of

the recording. We recommend extend-

ed-range or low noise Type 1 regular

length (60- or 90-minute) normal-bias

cassette tapes. We do not recommend

long-play cassette tapes such as C-

120s because they are thin and can

easily tangle.

Restoring Tape Tension and

Sound Quality

After you play a cassette tape several

times, the tape might become tightly

wound on the reels. This can cause

playback sound quality to deteriorate.

To restore the sound quality, fast-

forward the tape from the beginning to

the end of one side, then completely re-

wind it. Then loosen the tape reels by

gently tapping each edge of the cassette

on a flat surface.

DC 6V

14-1127.fm Page 7 Tuesday, May 2, 2000 2:40 PM

8Care and Maintenance

Caution: Be careful not to damage the

cassette when tapping it. Do not touch

the exposed tape or allow any sharp ob-

jects near the cassette.

Erasing Tapes

To record over a cassette tape, simply

record as usual. The cassette deck

records over the previous recording.

You can quickly erase both sides of a

cassette tape using a RadioShack bulk

tape eraser.

Note: If you use metal or high-bias type

tape, the recorded sound might not be

erased properly.

Preventing Accidental Erasure

Cassette tapes have two erase-

protection tabs — one for each side.

When a tab is in place, you can record

on that side.

To prevent accidental erasure of a tape

recording, use a screwdriver to remove

one or both of the cassette tape’s erase-

protection tabs. This prevents RECORD

from being pressed.

If you later decide to record on a tape

side after you have removed the erase-

protection tab, place a piece of strong

plastic tape over that side’s erase-

protection hole. Be sure you cover only

the hole originally covered by the erase-

protection tab.

Caution: Removing the erase-protection

tabs does not prevent a bulk eraser from

erasing a cassette tape.

Care and Maintenance

Your RadioShack Portable Cassette Recorder is an example of superior design and

craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your recorder so you

can enjoy it for years.

Keep the recorder dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids

might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.

Use and store the recorder only in normal temperature environments.

Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, dam-

age batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts.

Keep the recorder away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature

wear of parts.

14-1127.fm Page 8 Tuesday, May 2, 2000 2:40 PM

9Care and Maintenance

CLEANING THE TAPE-HANDLING PARTS

Dirt, dust, or particles of the tape's coating can accumulate on the tape heads and

other parts that the tape touches. This can greatly reduce the performance of the cas-

sette recorder. After every 20 hours of cassette recorder operation, follow these steps

to clean the tape-handling parts or use a RadioShack cassette deck cleaning kit.

1. Remove the batteries and disconnect any other power source.

2. Open the cassette compartment door and press PLAY to expose the tape-

handling parts.

3. Use a cotton swab dipped in denatured alcohol or tape head cleaning solution to

clean the tape guides, record/play head, pinch roller, and capstan.

4. When you finish cleaning, press STOP/EJECT and close the cassette compart-

ment door. Then reconnect power.

Handle the recorder gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage circuit

boards and cases and can cause the recorder to work improperly.

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

Batteries can leak chemicals that damage your recorder’s electronic

parts.

Wipe the recorder with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.

Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to

clean the recorder.

Modifying or tampering with the recorder’s internal components can cause a mal-

function and might invalidate its warranty. If your recorder is not performing as it

should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.

Tape Guides

Capstan

Pinch

Roller

Record/Play Head

14-1127.fm Page 9 Tuesday, May 2, 2000 2:40 PM

10 Specifications

Specifications

CASSETTE PLAYER

Track System ................................................................................................. 2-Track Monaural

Tape Speed ................................................................................................................ 4.75 cm/s

Recording System ......................................................................................................... AC Bias

Frequency Response (@ ±6 dB) ...................................................................... 125 Hz–6.3 kHz

Signal-to-Noise Ratio ....................................................................................................... 35 dB

Wow and Flutter (WRMS) ............................................................................................ < 0.25%

GENERAL

Power Requirements ................................................................................... AC 120V, 60 Hz, or

Four C Batteries, or

DC 6V with Optional Adapter

Dimensions (HWD) ........................................................................................ 95/8×51/2×17/8in

(246 ×141 ×47 mm)

Weight (without batteries) ........................................................................................... 1 lb 12 oz

(790 g)

Included Accessory ........................................................................................... AC Power Cord

Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to change and

improvement without notice.

14-1127.fm Page 10 Tuesday, May 2, 2000 2:40 PM

Otros manuales para Portable Cassette Recorder

Tabla de contenidos

Otros manuales de Reproductor de casetes de Radio Shack

Radio Shack

Radio Shack 14-1124 Manual de usuario

Radio Shack

Radio Shack SCR-64 Manual de usuario

Radio Shack

Radio Shack 14-1128 Manual de usuario

Radio Shack

Radio Shack CTR-117 Manual de usuario

Radio Shack

Radio Shack CTR-91 Manual de usuario

Radio Shack

Radio Shack CTR-122 Manual de usuario

Radio Shack

Radio Shack Portable Cassette Recorder Manual de usuario

Radio Shack

Radio Shack Portable Cassette Recorder Manual de usuario

Radio Shack

Radio Shack CCR-82 Manual de usuario

Radio Shack

Radio Shack Optimus CTR-109 Manual de usuario

Radio Shack

Radio Shack Optimus SCP-86 Manual de usuario

Radio Shack

Radio Shack TRS-80 Manual de usuario

Radio Shack

Radio Shack DX-392 Manual de usuario

Radio Shack

Radio Shack AM/FM Cassette Car Stereo Manual de usuario

Radio Shack

Radio Shack 14-1265 Manual de usuario

Radio Shack

Radio Shack SCP-102 Manual de usuario

Radio Shack

Radio Shack SCP-107 Manual de usuario

Radio Shack

Radio Shack SCR-65 Manual de usuario

Radio Shack

Radio Shack Sports Design Manual de usuario

Radio Shack

Radio Shack 14-1132 Manual de usuario

Radio Shack

Radio Shack CTR-80A Manual de usuario

Radio Shack

Radio Shack CD-3315 Manual de usuario

Radio Shack

Radio Shack CTR-80A Manual de usuario

Radio Shack

Radio Shack 14-1107A Manual de usuario

Manuales populares de Reproductor de casetes de otras marcas

Aiwa

Aiwa TP-VS535 Manual de usuario

Philips

Philips AW 7300 Manual de usuario

Philips

Philips Video Cassette Recorder Manual de usuario

Yamaha

Yamaha MT8X Manual de usuario

Manta

Manta MA408 Manual de usuario

Sherwood

Sherwood Newcastle D-480 Manual de usuario

Tascam

Tascam 122MKIII Guía

GPO

GPO W0162B Manual de usuario

Sony

Sony HST-471 Manual de usuario

Sharp

Sharp JC-AV1 Manual de usuario

Pioneer

Pioneer CT-W103 Manual de usuario

Aiwa

Aiwa HS-JX899 Manual de usuario

Sony

Sony TC-K615S Manual de usuario

Sony

Sony CFS-B15 - Am/fm Stereo Cassette Recorder Manual de usuario

Sony

Sony WMFS220 - Portable Sports AM/FM Cassette... Manual de usuario

Aiwa

Aiwa HS-TA21 Manual de usuario

Sanyo

Sanyo MCD-ZX700F Manual de usuario

Aiwa

Aiwa CS-P77 Manual de usuario