User Guide

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(VOICE), or time and date (TIME)
playback.
Connect the audio from the clock
(Omnicron TCC-14 or equivalent) to
the CLOCK jack on the recorder
and adjust the clock's output level
following the instructions supplied
with the clock. When you have
the clock properly connected to
the recorder, the time and date an-
nouncements from the clock
will be recorded on the time track
whenever you are recording. When
you play back the tapes, you must
switch the PLAYBACK switch to
the TIME position to listen to re-
corded time announcements. If
you did not have the clock con-
nected to the recorder when you
made the recording, no time an-
nouncements will be on the time
track. It will be silent.
TAPE ERASING
When recording, you will erase
the previous recording on the tape
and replace it with the new record-
ing. Only the sections of the tape
where you made new recordings will
be erased. Your old recordings will
remain on the other sections.
SAFEGUARD AGAINST
ACCIDENTAL ERASING
Every time you make a recording,
you will erase previously recorded
portions of the tape. To prevent you
from accidentally erasing re-
cordings, the cassette and the re-
corder have interlock devices. On
the back of each cassette are two
little flaps. If you want to be sure
that the recorder will not erase a
previously recorded tape, break out
these flaps with a small screwdriver
or key. You cannot depress the
RECORD key unless there is a
cassette in place that has an intact
record interlock flap.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
With use, the record/playback
head, erase head, capstan, and
rubber pinch roller in your recorder
will gather dirt and material trans-
ferred from the tapes as they pass
through. This could reduce the reli-
ability of the recorder and result in
weak or distorted sound.
To expose the heads and tape
drive components for cleaning,
press the STOP/EJECT key to
open the cassette door. If there is
a tape in the unit, remove the tape.
With the door open, press the
PLAY button to expose the parts
that need cleaning.
Use a cotton swab and a com-
mercial tape head cleaning agent to
clean the heads and rollers. Follow
the instructions on the cleaner con-
tainer. DO NOT try to install a cas-
sette with the heads in the forward
position. If the recordings are still
distorted or weak after cleaning,
you could have a badly worn or
damaged head that will require re-
placement.
You can clean the cabinet with a
soft cloth. If necessary, dampen the
cloth with water. Never use polish,
solvents, abrasives, or strong deter-
gents since these
can damage the finish.
The recorder is designed to be
trouble free in normal use. If prob-
lems do occur, contact a qualified
service technician or call Omnicron
Electronics for help.
GENERAL REMINDERS
DO NOT push the RECORD but-
ton if you do not have a cassette in
the recorder, or if the knockout tabs
on the cassette are missing. DO
NOT use excessive pressure on the
function keys or adjustments.
DO NOT touch the recording head
with metal or magnetic objects
such as a screwdriver. Remove all
batteries if the recorder is not in use
for an extended period. Leaking
batteries could damage the re-
corder.
Remove the AC line cord from the
wall outlet if you are not going to
use the recorder for an extended
period.
WARRANTY
This Omnicron product is warranted
against defects in materials and work-
manship for one year from the date of
shipment. Omnicron will, at its option,
repair or replace products that prove to
be defective during the warranty pe-
riod provided they are returned to Om-
nicron Electronics. Repairs necessi-
tated by misuse, accident, improper
installation, unauthorized modifica-
tions, or use in violation of the operat-
ing instructions, are not covered by
the factory warranty, nor are cases
where the serial number has been re-
moved, defaced,
or changed.
No other warranties are expressed or
implied, including but not limited to the
implied warranties of merchantability
and fitness for a particular purpose.
Omnicron Electronics is not liable for
consequential damages.
Should your recorder become defec-
tive within the warranty period, we will
repair it without charge. Should it re-
quire service that is not covered by the
warranty, Omnicron will repair it for a
nominal service charge plus the cost of
parts and transportation.
REPAIR
If factory service is required,
pack securely and forward by
United Parcel Service (UPS),
FEDEX, or insured parcel post to:
OMNICRON ELECTRONICS
581 Liberty Highway
P.O. Box 623
Putnam, CT 06260-0623
Enclose a note explaining
what is wrong. Include your
name, address, and telephone
number. Omnicron Electronics
also offers telephone, web site,
and E-mail help:
VOICE: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Web Site:
www.omnicronelectronics.com
E-mail:
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