Jensen JSCR-75 User manual

CASSETTE PLAYER WITH MP3 ENCODER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
JSCR-75
PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL COMPLETELY
BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT AND RETAIN IT FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE.

FEATURES
●Rediscover your old cassette tapes on the go.
●Convert your old mix tapes and cassettes to MP3 and play them back on any MP3 player,
or burn them to a CD.
●The portable design is easy to carry and enables you to play and trans er almost
anywhere.
●Flexible battery or USB-powered operation.
●Includes Tape Converter so tware to guide you through the trans er.
●Audio output enables you to listen on your stereo, head phones or other speaker
systems.
FUNCTIONS OF CONTROLS
1. EJECT: Slide this switch to open the cassette door/holder.
2. VOLUME: Adjusts the volume o the headphones and USB connection.
3. HEADPHONE JACK: Connect 3.5mm headphones here.
4. USB po t: Use the included USB cable to connect the Cassette Player to your computer
in order to trans er audio. We have provided a so tware package on the included CD to
aid in this process.
5. STOP: Press to stop the tape.
6. FAST FORWARD: Press to ast orward the tape.
7. REWIND: Press to rewind the tape.
8. PLAY: Press to play the tape.
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POWER SOURCE
This Cassette Player is designed to operate on 2 x 1.5V ‘AA’ (UM-3) batteries (not included)
or power up by PC when connected to the USB port o a PC.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
1. Open the Cassette Door by sliding EJECT downwards.
2. Press and li t up the Battery Door in the direction as shown on the Battery Door.
3. Insert 2 ‘AA’ batteries, according to the polarity on Cassette Compartment, into the
battery compartment and replace the Battery Door.
IMPORTANT: Be sure that the batteries are installed correctly.
Wrong polarity may damage the unit and void the warranty.
For best per ormance and longer operating time, we recommend the use o
good quality alkaline-type batteries.
CAUTION
1. Do not mix old and new batteries.
2. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.
3. I the unit is not to be used or an extended period o time, remove the battery. Old or leaking
battery can cause damage to the unit and may void the warranty.
4. Do not dispose o batteries in ire, batteries may explode or leak.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
When the output sound o this unit becomes distorted or the CD player operation appears
unstable, the batteries are weak. You need to replace all the exhausted batteries at the same
time as soon as possible to avoid battery leakage.
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
1. Insert the Quickstart CD into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
Note: I a warning message pops up asking you to give permission, click “Yes” or “Allow”. I
nothing pops-up automatically, see the FAQ section.
2. Click the “Next” button. I you want to change the destination older, click the “Browse”
button, make a selection and then click “OK”.
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3. Click “Next” and wait until the installation is inished. Click “Finish” to complete the
installation.
USING THE CASSETTEMATE (MP3 ENCODING SOFTWARE)
1. Open Softwa e: Double-click the icon which can be ound on your desktop. A window will
pop-up that looks like this:
2. Connecting the USB: Plug in the small end o the USB cable into the matching USB port
on the Cassette Player (#4) and the large end o the USB cable into a matching USB port
on your computer. (These are rectangular and are usually located on the ront or back o
desktop computers, and on the side o laptop computers). I you would like to listen to the
tape while it is recording (recommended) you can plug your headphones into the
headphone jack (#3).
Note: I another program opens up other than the CassetteMate so tware when you plug your
Cassette Player into the computer, click “Cancel” or “Close” to exit and return to the
CassetteMate so tware. To insure a good quality trans er, make sure all other programs
are closed while recording.
3. Inse t and P epa e Cassette Tape: Open the Cassette Player by sliding the eject switch
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(#1) down. Insert a tape into the Converter and close the door until it clicks.
4. Rewind the tape to the position where you would like to begin recording, making sure to
allow a ew extra seconds o silence to minimize unwanted trimming.
5. From the Cassette-Mate so tware window, click the Tools button. I the icon
shows in the lower right corner o your desktop and there are two green lines visible in the
audio wave box o the so tware, you are ready to begin converting your tapes to MP3s! I
not, see the FAQ section or additional in ormation.
6. Audio Adjustments: Set your desired audio adjustments prior to beginning recording by
clicking the icon. You can adjust any o these settings to it your individual pre erence,
or example, ile type (wav, mp3 or wma), requency (128kbps de ault) and record path
(where your iles will be saved) can all be changed.
7. Familia ize You self with the Softwa e:
A. Audio Wave: I two green bars are present, the Tape to MP3 Converter is connected
correctly. I green bars are moving, playback is being detected.
B.
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C. Adjust album and track number.
D. Divide Record Type: Choose whether so tware will auto-divide tracks. Can divide based
on time or muting.
E. Album and track in ormation can be recorded or changed.
8. Reco ding: To start recording, you must irst press the “Play” button on the device and
then immediately click the “Record” button in the CassetteMate so tware.
9. To stop recording, press the “Stop” button in the so tware irst, and then press “Stop” on
the Cassette Player device.
10.You can separate the tracks by either stopping the recording and re-starting it at the
correct moment, or using the AutoDivide eature. Click the button at the moment
where you would like the so tware to divide the tracks. See FAQ or additional in ormation
on this eature.
11.Playback: You can playback the recorded tracks by irst pressing the button, then
click the track you want to play and inally press “Play” to start.
Note: I you cannot hear the tracks you have recorded, see the FAQ section at the end o this
guide.
12.Saving You New MP3s: Your tracks will automatically be saved to the location that you
speci ied in the Tools menu. You can also manually save your tracks by clicking the
button. It is recommended to save them in the same directory where the rest o your
digital music is stored (i.e.: iTunes, My Music or other music older).
Note: You can also use your Tape-to-MP3 Converter as a regular, portable cassette player.
Just insert batteries into the slot under where the cassette goes, and you’re ready to
listen to your cassettes on the go!
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
1. I the cabinet becomes dusty, wipe the exterior with a so t dust cloth only. Never use
dusting sprays or polishes on the cabinet.
2. I the cabinet becomes dirty or smudged with ingerprints it may be wiped with a so t cloth
that has been slightly dampened with a mild soap and water solution.
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Starts the Recording
Stops the Recording
Creates a break in the recording. Stops the current track and creates a new
one automatically
Pauses the recording (Note: Does not stop playback on the converter.)
Opens the Record Play menu: This is where you can listen to and save recorded
tracks.
Open the tools menu. Adjust language, ormat, volume, and balance settings.

Avoid installing the unit in locations described below:
3. Places exposed to direct sunlight or close to heat radiating appliances such as
electric heaters.
4. Dusty places.
5. Places subject to constant vibration.
6. Humid or moist places.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs) WINDOWS OS
Q. Why doesn’t anything pop up automatically when I inse t the CD?
A. Locate the CD-ROM drive o your computer by clicking the “Start” button, and then “My
Computer” or “Computer”. Locate the (D:) drive and double-click its contents. You should then
see the image mentioned in Step 1 o the USING THE TAPE-TO-MP3 CONVERTER section.
Double-click on it.
Q. Why doesn’t the audio wave in the CassetteMate softwa e move?
A. The volume dial on the side o the T2MP3 Converter may be set to minimum. Try turning it
to maximum.
A. The T2MP3 Converter may not be plugged in correctly, which will be con irmed i you see
the in the desktop taskbar ound in the lower right corner o your computer. I you see
the image, it should be connected properly. Make sure that you have properly ollowed
Step 2 o the “USING THE TAPE-TO-MP3 CONVERTER” section.
Q. Whe e is the Audio Tab in the Sound and Audio P ope ties Sc een?
A. It varies by operating system, but is generally available via a right-click on the volume icon
in the Windows XP taskbar. In Windows Vista and 7, it is located in the Hardware and
Sound section o the Control Panel.
Q. It appea s to eco d but why can’t I hea any sound when I play it back on my PC?
A. Does your sound card play the ormat you used when recording
(i.e. you recorded it in mp3 ormat but your PC is only set to play wav iles)? Change the
ormat in the “Tools” menu to suit.
A. Check which de ault devices are set in the “Sound and Audio Devices “Sound recording”
option to adjust settings. The top option “Sound play back” option should be your original
device type set on the PC prior to installing the CassetteMate. I you have more than one
device showing in the drop down box, try changing it to the other device type.
A. Try to unplug the device rom your computer irst. Then play the track again or close and
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re-start the CassetteMate so tware. I you want to go back to recording more tracks a ter
you have unplugged the device, you must irst plug it back in to continue recording. I the
computer does not recognize the device, close and re-start the CassetteMate so tware.
Q.I want to save my files onto a CD, what fo mat do I need to save/w ite/bu n the files
in?
A. This depends on your CD player but the MP3 ormat is a widely used ormat.
Writing/burning the CD as an audio disc is an option.
Q. What types of tape can I conve t?
A. Normal or Chrome ormat tapes o 45, 60, 90 or 120 minutes in length. Certain types o
super chrome or long-play (LP) tapes may not trans er correctly.
Q. I want to use it as a po table tape playe , whe e do I put the batte ies?
A. Two AA type batteries it inside the player under where the cassette goes.
Q. A tape is in the playe , why doesn’t it tu n when I p ess play?
A. Your USB port might not be able to output su icient power. Try putting batteries in the
player.
A. Has it reached the end o the tape? I so, open the player and turn the cassette over.
Q. How can I split individual t acks into sepa ate files?
A. To split tracks manually, use the Stop button. For automatic splitting use the “Auto Divide
Record with mute” or “Auto Divide Record with Time” option in the DivideRecord Type drop-
down menu. This will create divisions between tracks based on whether the so tware detects
a prolonged muting, or based on a speci ied length o time.
Q. Why isn’t the playback quality as good as I no mally get on my PC?
A. The quality o the original tape/sound recording is a key actor in the trans er process. Try
lowering the volume control on the side o the Cassette Player when recording. Try recording
with di erent settings in the Sound and Audio device panel (see above questions or more
in ormation).
Q. I have an e o message “Run Time E o ”.
A. Close and restart the so tware.
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Q. What ope ating systems is this softwa e compatible with?
A. Windows XP, Vista and 7 (o icial retail release versions only). It is compatible with Mac
OS.X as well, but requires additional drivers to be downloaded rom:
http://audacity.sourceforge.net/download/mac
Q. I need additional d ive s fo my PC. Whe e can I get them?
A. A variety o drivers can be downloaded rom:
http://audacity.sourceforge.net/download
Q. I want to edit sound files. What softwa e can I use?
A. Audacity so tware provides some unctionality to edit iles and change recording quality
(e.g. remove static, hiss, or humming). More details can ound at:
http://audacity.sourceforge.net/about/features
Q. Can I use the Tape-to-MP3 Conve te files with iTunes?
A. Once you have converted your cassette tape to MP3 ormat and saved it to your PC, it can
be imported to an iTunes library, uploaded to MP3 players or burned onto an audio CD.
SERVICE
All necessary care is taken at the point o manu acture to ensure this unit will per orm to the
Jensen’s high quality standards. However i this unit becomes aulty within the warranty
period please return it to the point o purchase with your proo o purchase or a replacement.
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