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14-1128.fm Page 2 Thursday, April 6, 2000 3:24 PM ˆ Features Your RadioShack Portable Cassette Recorder is a multi-functional 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: Three Power Sources — you can power 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).
14-1128.fm Page 3 Thursday, April 6, 2000 3:24 PM ˆ Preparation CONNECTING POWER power cord from the AC outlet before you unplug it from the AC IN jack. You can power the recorder from any of three power sources: • Standard AC power (with the supplied 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 batteries.
14-1128.fm Page 4 Thursday, April 6, 2000 3:24 PM When the record/battery indicator becomes dim during recording or the recorder stops operating properly, replace the batteries. Follow these steps to use vehicle battery power. Warning: Always dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury them. Caution: If you do not plan to use the recorder with batteries for a month or more, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts. 1.
14-1128.fm Page 5 Thursday, April 6, 2000 3:24 PM Listening Safely adapt to the volume level, so a volume level that does not cause discomfort might still damage your hearing. 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 volume levels. Extended high volume listening can lead to permanent hearing loss.
14-1128.fm Page 6 Thursday, April 6, 2000 3:24 PM then FAST-F/CUE or REWIND/ REVIEW. Press STOP/EJECT then PLAY to resume playback. 4. Press RECORD to begin recording. Both PLAY and RECORD lock down. Note: To temporarily stop recording, press PAUSE. Press PAUSE again to resume recording. • If you hold down REWIND/REVIEW or FAST-F/CUE while the tape is playing, you can hear the tape as it moves at a faster speed. This makes it easy to locate a specific part of a recording.
14-1128.fm Page 7 Thursday, April 6, 2000 3:24 PM 3. Press RECORD to begin recording. Both PLAY and RECORD lock down. Note: If you previously connected an external microphone, disconnect it. Note: To temporarily stop recording, press PAUSE. Press PAUSE again to resume recording. 1. Load a blank cassette tape, or one you want to record over, into the cassette compartment. 4. Speak into the external microphone. 2. Connect the external source to the AUX jack using a patch cord with a 1 /8-inch plug. 5.
14-1128.fm Page 8 Thursday, April 6, 2000 3:24 PM At the beginning of a tape, press TAPE COUNTER to reset the tape counter to Erasing Tapes 000. Then note the counter’s reading at the beginning of each selection. To record over a cassette tape, simply record as usual. The cassette deck records over the previous recording. To return to a selection, fast-forward or rewind the tape until the counter shows the noted reading.
14-1128.fm Page 9 Thursday, April 6, 2000 3:24 PM ˆ 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.
14-1128.fm Page 10 Thursday, April 6, 2000 3:24 PM 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 cassette player. After every 20 hours of tape player 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.
14-1128.fm Page 11 Thursday, April 6, 2000 3:24 PM GENERAL Power Requirements ................................................................................... AC 120V, 60 Hz, or Four C Batteries, or DC 6V with Optional Adapter Dimensions (HWD) .......................................................................................... 2 × 59/16 × 93/4 in (50.8 × 141.3 × 247.7 mm) Weight (without batteries) ...........................................................................................
14-1128.fm Page 12 Thursday, April 6, 2000 3:24 PM 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 company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.
