4-1116.fm Page 1 Friday, January 8, 1999 10:30 AM Cat. No. 14-1116 A OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment.
14-1116.fm Page 2 Friday, January 8, 1999 10:30 AM FEATURES Your RadioShack CTR-109 AC•DC Portable Cassette Recorder is a multifunctional recorder that includes a tone control and tape counter. Easy to use and reliable, it is ideal for both personal and business use. Its features include: Automatic Stop — protects the tape and tape handling parts by automatically stopping the tape when it reaches the end. Tape Counter — helps you locate specific sections on the tape.
14-1116.fm Page 3 Friday, January 8, 1999 10:30 AM Warning: To prevent 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-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
14-1116.fm Page 4 Friday, January 8, 1999 10:30 AM CONTENTS Preparation .............................................................................................................5 Connecting Power .............................................................................................5 Using Internal Batteries...............................................................................5 Using AC Power ..........................................................................................
14-1116.fm Page 5 Friday, January 8, 1999 10:30 AM PREPARATION CONNECTING POWER You can power the CTR-109 from any of three power sources: • Internal batteries • Standard AC power (with the supplied power cord) • 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 Internal Batteries You can power the CTR-109 from four C batteries (not supplied).
14-1116.fm Page 6 Friday, January 8, 1999 10:30 AM Using AC Power To power the CTR-109 from standard AC power, plug the supplied power cord into the AC IN jack on the side of the CTR-109. Then plug the other end into a standard AC outlet. OP TIM US CTR- 109 AC/DCCASSET /BATT TE RE ERY CORD ER Cautions: • 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.
14-1116.fm Page 7 Friday, January 8, 1999 10:30 AM 3. Insert the adapter’s larger plug into the vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket. USING AN EARPHONE For private listening, insert the supplied earphone’s 1/8-inch plug into the EAR jack. DC IN 6V AUX EAR REM MIC TONE VOLUME • 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.
14-1116.fm Page 8 Friday, January 8, 1999 10:30 AM OPERATION LOADING A CASSETTE TAPE 1. Take up any slack in the tape by turning one of the cassette’s hubs with a pencil. 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. CTR-109 CASSETTE RECORDER AC / DC / BATTERY MIC RECORD Caution: If you do not remove the excess slack, the tape could become tangled in the record/ playback mechanism. 2.
14-1116.fm Page 9 Friday, January 8, 1999 10:30 AM 3. Adjust VOLUME and TONE as desired. REM MIC TONE VOLUME 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 CTR-109 2 to 3 feet from the recording source. 4. Press STOP to completely stop playback before it automatically stops. Press STOP/EJECT again to open the cassette compartment and remove the cassette tape. 3. Press RECORD to begin recording.
14-1116.fm Page 10 Friday, January 8, 1999 10:30 AM Using an External Microphone You can connect an external microphone (not supplied) with a 1/8-inch plug to the CTR-109. Your local RadioShack store sells a variety of microphones. Note: Connecting an external microphone 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.
14-1116.fm Page 11 Friday, January 8, 1999 10:30 AM 2. Connect the external source to the AUX jack using a patch cord with a 1 /8-inch plug. At the beginning of a tape, press TAPE COUNTER to reset the tape counter to 000. Then note the counter’s reading at the beginning of each selection. DC IN 6V AUX EAR REM MIC TONE VOLUME 000 TAPE COUNTER RECORD External source 3. Start the external audio source and set its volume control to a normal listening level. 4. Press RECORD to begin recording.
14-1116.fm Page 12 Friday, January 8, 1999 10:30 AM To erase the entire cassette tape, insert the supplied erasing plug into the MIC jack and press RECORD. (Be sure you have not connected anything to the AUX jack.) DC IN 6V AUX EAR REM MIC TONE If you later decide to record on a tape side after you have removed its eraseprotection 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.
14-1116.fm Page 13 Friday, January 8, 1999 10:30 AM MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack CTR-109 AC•DC Portable Cassette Recorder is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your CTR-109 so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the CTR-109 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits. Handle the CTR-109 gently and carefully.
-1116.fm Page 14 Friday, January 8, 1999 10:30 AM CLEANING THE TAPEHANDLING 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 cause noise and poor high-frequency response which can greatly reduce the cassette player’s performance. To help keep the cassette player working at its best, clean the cassette player’s tape-handling parts after every 20 hours of use using a tape cleaning kit, such as Cat. No. 44-1115. 1.
14-1116.fm Page 15 Friday, January 8, 1999 10:30 AM 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.
14-1116.fm Page 16 Friday, January 8, 1999 10:30 AM Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack companyowned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.
