® AM/FM RADIO CASSETTE RECORDER MODEL CT-99 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CASSETTE PLAYER/RECORDER AM/FM RADIO RECEIVER ONE-TOUCH CASSETTE RECORDING AUTOMATIC LEVEL CONTROL ROTARY VOLUME CONTROL BUILT-IN CONDENSER MICROPHONE AC/BATTERY OPERATION FULL SIZE FOLDING HANDLE PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE CT-99021600 NL v.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash and arrow head within the triangle is a warning sign alerting you of dangerous voltage inside the product. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PA RT S I N S I D E . REFER S E RV I C I N G TO Q U A L I F I E D SERVICE PERSONNEL.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 14. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings. 15. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or D.
BATTERY SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR PERSONAL INJURY OR DAMAGE TO YOUR SET, READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 1. Use only the type and size of batteries mentioned in the operating instructions booklet (batteries are not included with this set, please buy the proper batteries). 2. Do not dispose the batteries into a fire. The cells may explode. Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions. 3. Do not open or mutilate the batteries.
CHOOSING THE POWER SOURCES You can use the AC power or batteries as a power source. 2. Battery compartment 1. To a wall outlet NOTE: One blade of plug & outlet is wider. TIP The plug of the AC power cord is polarized and only fits one way into the wall outlet. If this plug does not match your outlet, do not force it. Reverse it and try again. 1. Connecting the AC Power Cord Open the BATTERY COMPARTMENT DOOR, stretch the AC power cord out, and insert the AC PLUG into the wall outlet. 2.
LISTENING TO THE RADIO 3 1&4 2 Connect the supplied AC power cord or batteries (see page 4). 1 Slide the FUNCTION SWITCH to AM or FM position. RADIO OFF 2 3 TAPE FM AM Tune into the station you prefer using the TUNING control. Adjust for the clearest sound. TUNING MIN VOLUME Adjust the volume level by rotating the VOLUME control. MAX 4 RADIO OFF TAPE FM AM To turn off the Radio, slide the FUNCTION switch to TAPE (RADIO OFF) position.
PLAYING A TAPE 1 3 2 Connect the supplied AC power cord or batteries (see page 9). 1 RADIO OFF TAPE 2 STOP/EJ. 3 PLAY FM AM Slide the FUNCTION switch to TAPE (POWER OFF) position. Press the STOP/EJECT button to open the tape compartment and insert a recorded tape. Close the door. Press the PLAY button. The player turns on and starts playing.
USE THESE BUTTONS FOR ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS VOLUME CONTROL PAUSE FAST FORWARD PLAY STOP/EJ. & REWIND TIP When the tape finishes playing that side of the tape, the set will stop and the PLAY button will pop up. To hear the other side, flip the tape over, then insert and press PLAY, or press REWIND then PLAY to hear the same song again.
RECORDING ON A TAPE 2 MICROPHONE 3 1 Connect the supplied AC power cord or batteries (see page 4). 1 Press the STOP/EJECT button to open the tape compartment and insert a blank tape. Select the program source (AM, FM or built-in microphone) you want to record. STOP/EJ. 2 RADIO OFF RADIO OFF 3 TAPE TAPE FM FM AM AM To r e co r d f r o m r a d io , slid e t h e FUNCTION switch to AM or FM position, and tune into the station you want (see page 5).
USE THESE BUTTONS FOR ADDITIONAL OPERATIONS FUNCTION SWITCH TIP • • • Adjusting the VOLUME control will not affect the recording level. For best recording effect, use AC power instead of batteries. To erase a recording, just start a new one, and the old recording is automatically replaced. PAUSE STOP/EJECT To Press or Adjust Stop recording STOP/EJECT button Pause recording PAUSE button Press the button again to resume recording.
PRECAUTIONS Notes on Cassettes Break off the cassette tab from side A On Safety Should any solid object or liquid fall into the set, disconnect the power, and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. or B to prevent accidental recording. If you want to reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken tab with adhesive tape.
MAINTENANCE Cleaning the Tape Heads Wipe the heads, the pinch roller and the capstan with a cleaning swab slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol after every 10 hours of operation for optimum playback and recording quality. After cleaning, insert a tape when the areas cleaned are completely dry. Cotton swab Capstan NOTE: In order to see and clean the head, you may have to press PLAY first. Erase head Pinch roller Notes for Storing Cassette Tapes 1.
TROUBLESHOOTING General Problem The power is not on. Remedy Connect the AC power cord to a wall outlet securely. Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly and they are fresh. There is no sound. Make sure the FUNCTION switch is in the correct position. Adjust the volume. Unplug the headphones when listening Tape player Radio through speakers. The sound is weak or of poor quality.
SPECIFICATION General Description Power source: AC 120V, 60Hz 4 Watts DC 6V (4 size D batteries) (we recommend alkaline batteries for longer life) Speakers: 3 DYNAMIC Output power: Dimensions: 600mW Width: 12 1 /4 Depth: 5 3 /4 Height: 6 1 /2 Weight: 3 LBs (without batteries) Tape Recorder Section Tape: Standard normal bias cassette tape Frequency response: 125 - 8000 Hz Wow & flutter: 0.35% W.R.M.S.
