Cassette Player User Manual

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Cat. No. 14-733

OWNER’S MANUAL

Extended Bass AM/FM

Please read before using this equipment.

CTR-110

Cassette Recorder

14-733.fm Page 1 Thursday, July 1, 1999 9:00 AM

Summary of content (16 pages)

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4-733.fm Page 1 Thursday, July 1, 1999 9:00 AM Cat. No. 14-733 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment.
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14-733.fm Page 2 Thursday, July 1, 1999 9:00 AM FEATURES Your Optimus CTR-110 Extended Bass AM/FM Cassette Recorder is a versatile, easy-to-use music system with many useful features. You can record live or from the radio, or just enjoy the radio or cassette player's high quality sound. batteries, standard AC power (using an optional AC adapter), or a vehicle’s DC power (using an optional DC adapter). The CTR-110's compact design and handy carrying handle let you take it almost anywhere.
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14-733.fm Page 3 Thursday, July 1, 1999 9:00 AM CONTENTS Preparation ..................................................................................................... Power Sources .......................................................................................... Using Batteries .................................................................................... Using AC Power .................................................................................. Using Vehicle Power ................
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14-733.fm Page 4 Thursday, July 1, 1999 9:00 AM PREPARATION POWER SOURCES You can operate the CTR-110 using: • Internal battery power (using four C batteries) 2. Put four C batteries in the compartment, as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside. • AC power (using an optional AC adapter) Illustration • Vehicle battery power (using an optional DC adapter) Note: Internal batteries automatically disconnect when you connect an adapter.
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14-733.fm Page 5 Thursday, July 1, 1999 9:00 AM • If you do not plan to use the CTR-110 from battery power for a month or more, or if you plan to use only an adapter, remove the batteries to protect the CTR110 from possible battery leakage. 2. Insert the AC adapter’s 5.5 mm outer diameter/2.1 mm inner diameter barrel plug into the adapter cord’s small end so it reads –TIP, then insert the adapter’s plug into the DC 6V jack on the back of the CTR-110.
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14-733.fm Page 6 Thursday, July 1, 1999 9:00 AM • Always plug the adapter into the CTR-110 before you plug it into the cigarette-lighter socket, and always unplug the adapter from the cigarette-lighter socket before you unplug it from the CTR-110. Insert the earphones’ 1/8-inch plug into the PHONE jack on the top of the CTR-110. Illustration Follow these steps to use your vehicle’s battery. Illustration Note: Connecting earphones automatically disconnects the built-in speaker. Listening Safely 1.
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14-733.fm Page 7 Thursday, July 1, 1999 9:00 AM Traffic Safety Do not wear earphones 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 earphones are designed to let you hear some outside sounds when listening at normal volume levels, they still can present a traffic hazard.
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14-733.fm Page 8 Thursday, July 1, 1999 9:00 AM RADIO OPERATION 1. Set FUNCTION to RADIO to turn on the radio. Illustration 2. Set BAND to AM or FM. 4. Adjust VOLUME MIN/MAX to a comfortable listening level. Illustration 5. Set E-BASS ON/OFF to ON to boost low frequency sounds. Set it to OFF for normal bass sound. Illustration Illustration 3. Rotate the tuning control to select the desired station. 6. Set FUNCTION to TAPE to turn off the radio.
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14-733.fm Page 9 Thursday, July 1, 1999 9:00 AM CASSETTE PLAYER OPERATION LOADING A CASSETTE TAPE 1. Take up any slack in the tape by turning the cassette’s hub with a pencil. If you do not remove excess slack, the tape could become tangled in the record/ playback mechanism. 4. Gently close the compartment’s door. PLAYING A CASSETTE TAPE 1. Set FUNCTION to TAPE. 2. With a cassette loaded in the compartment, press PLAY. Illustration Illustration 2.
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14-733.fm Page 10 Thursday, July 1, 1999 9:00 AM 3. Adjust VOLUME MIN/MAX to a comfortable listening level. 4. Set E-BASS ON/OFF to ON to boost low frequency sounds. Set it to OFF for normal bass sound. 5. Press STOP/EJECT to stop playback before it automatically stops. Press STOP/EJECT again to open the cassette compartment and remove the cassette tape. Recording from the Radio 1. Load a blank cassette tape, or one you want to record over, into the cassette compartment. 2. Set FUNCTION to RADIO. 3.
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14-733.fm Page 11 Thursday, July 1, 1999 9:00 AM 3. Place the CTR-110 1–2 feet from the recording source. 4. Press RECORD to begin recording. PLAY and RECORD lock down. Note: To temporarily stop recording, press PAUSE . To resume recording, press PAUSE again. 5. Press STOP/EJECT recording. to stop Preventing Accidental Erasure Cassette tapes have two eraseprotection tabs, one for each side. When a tab is in place, you can record on that side.
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14-733.fm Page 12 Thursday, July 1, 1999 9:00 AM Caution: Removing the eraseprotection tabs does not prevent a bulk eraser from erasing a cassette tape. 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, fastforward the tape from the beginning to the end of one side, then completely rewind it.
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14-733.fm Page 13 Thursday, July 1, 1999 9:00 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Optimus CTR-110 Extended Bass AM/FM Cassette Recorder is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your CTR-110 so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the CTR-110 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits. Use and store the CTR-110 only in normal temperature environments.
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14-733.fm Page 15 Thursday, July 1, 1999 9:00 AM SPECIFICATIONS RADIO Frequency Range: FM............................................................................................. 88–108 MHz AM ........................................................................................ 530–1710 kHz Antenna: FM ............................................................................... Telescoping Antenna AM .............................................................................................
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14-733.fm Page 16 Thursday, July 1, 1999 9:00 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.