Radio Shack 14-1132 User manual

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All Rights Reserved.
RadioShack, RadioShack.com, and Adaptaplug are
trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation.
OWNER’S MANUAL —
Please read before using this equipment.
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Two-Speed
Recording —
lets you record at
normal or
extended speed to
maximize your
recording time.
Built-in Microphone —
lets you make quality
recordings without
having to use an
external microphone.
Microphone
Sensitivity — lets
you select low or
high microphone
sensitivity for
recording specific
sounds, like a
one-on-one
interview, or for
recording broader
sounds, as in a
lecture hall.
External Microphone Jack
Tape Counter —
helps you quickly find
a specific section on
the cassette. It resets
with the touch of a
button.
Earphone Jack
One-Touch
Recording —
lets you start
recording with the
press of a button.
Tape Direction
Control—
lets you change the
tape’s direction at
any time without
having to eject the
tape and turn it over.
Battery Check Indicators —
show you the amount of power
remaining in the batteries.
Voice Zoom — lets you
record voice sounds
clearly, reducing other
noises in the room.
Voice Activation —
lets you select
hands-free
operation, which
saves tape.
Playback Speed
Control—
lets you adjust the
playback speed of
your tape.
Cue/Review —
lets you listen to
recordings at high
speed to help you
find a particular
section and stop
there.
Auto Reverse — you can set the recorder so it automatically
changes the tape direction at the end of a tape side, letting
you continuously play or record on both sides of the tape.
Automatic
Level Control —
automaticallysets
the correct
recording level.
Three Power Sources —
let you power your
cassette recorder from
internal batteries (not
supplied), standard AC
power (with an optional
AC adapter), or your
vehicle’s battery (with an
optional DC adapter). Automatic Shutoff —
automatically turns off
the recorder at the end
of the reverse side of
the tape while playing
or recording.
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Your RadioShack Voice-Activated
Cassette Recorder provides time-tested
recording convenience in an affordable
package. The recorder’s voice-activation
feature lets you record only when there is
sound, providing hands-free operation
while recording. The built-in microphone is
sensitive enough for the boardroom, a
seminar, or a lecture hall. And your re-
corder is small enough to fit in your brief-
case or purse, so it can go wherever you go.
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Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly.
Do not burn or bury them.
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• Use only fresh batteries of the required size
and recommended type.
• Do not mix old and new batteries, different
types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or
rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of
different capacities.
• 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.
You must use a Class 2 power
source that supplies 3V DC
and delivers at least 400 mA.
Its center tip must be set to
positive and its plug must fit the recorder's
DC 3V jack. Using an adapter that does
not meet these specifications could
damage the recorder or the adapter.
• Always connect the AC or DC adapter to the
recorder before you connect it to AC power
or the power source. When you finish,
disconnect the adapter from AC power or the
power source before you disconnect it from
the recorder.
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Connecting Power
Connecting an AC or DC adapter automatically
disconnects internal batteries.
Connecting an Earphone/
External Microphone/
Wrist Strap
• You can also use an earphone during
recording to listen to what the recorder is
picking up through the internal or an external
microphone. (See “Operation” on Page 3)
• Connecting an external microphone
automatically disconnects the built-in
microphone.
• Your local RadioShack store carries a wide
selection of earphones and microphones.
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The EPA certified RBRC®
Battery Recycling Seal on
the nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd)
battery indicates
RadioShack is voluntarily
participating in an industry
program to collect and
recycle these batteries at the end of their
useful life, when taken out of service in the
United States or Canada. The RBRC program
provides a convenient alter-native to placing
used Ni-Cd batteries into the trash or the
municipal waste stream, which may be illegal
in your area. Please call 1-800-THE-SHACK
(1-800-843-7422) for information on Ni-Cd
battery recycling and disposal bans/
restrictions in your area. RadioShack’s
involvement in this program is part of the
company’s commitment to preserving our
environment and conserving our natural
resources.
You can power your recorder using internal batteries (not supplied), AC power (with an
optional 3V, 400 mAAC adapter), or vehicle batterypower (with an optional 3V, 400 mA
DC adapter).
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You can connect an
external microphone (not
supplied) with a 1/8-inch
(3.5-mm) plug to the
recorder’s MIC jack.
You can use an optional earphone
with a 1/8-inch (3.5-mm) plug to
listen to a tape in privacy.
Attach the supplied wrist strap to the recorder to make it easier to
carry and to reduce the risk of accidentally dropping it.
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Use only normal bias (Type I) tapes of less than 90 minutes in this recorder. If you record on
metal or high-bias tapes, the recorded soundwill not erase properly. We do not recommend
using tapes 90 minutes or longer because they are thin and can easily tangle.
Take up any slack in the tape
by turning the cassette’s hub
with a pencil. Do not touch
the exposed tape.
Open the cassette
compartment door by
pulling it up.
Insert a cassette into the door’s tape
guides with the cassette’s open edge
facing up, then close the door.
Size A Adaptaplug (not supplied)
cSet the adapter’s voltage switch to 3V.
dInsert the Adaptaplug into the
adapter’s cord, with the tip set to
positive.
fPlug the AC adapter into a standard
AC outlet or the DC adapter into your
vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket.
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Insert the plug
into the recorder’s
DC 3V jack.
lights when the batteries are full.
lights when the batteries are medium
lights when the batteries are low.
Replace or recharge both batteries.
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Playing a Tape
• If you set DIRECTION to REV, the recorder
plays only the reverse side and stops at the
end of that side.
• If you move DIRECTION from REV to FWD
during playback, the recorder stops.
• Continuous playback: plays both sides of the
tape continuously until you press STOP.
•SetREC SPEED to NORM for tapes that
have been prerecorded on other recorders
or recorded with the normal record setting on
this recorder. Or set REC SPEED to EXT for
tapes that have been recorded with the
extended record setting on this recorder.
Recording
• The recorder records on one side of the
tape, automatically reverses the tape’s
direction, records on the reverse side of the
tape, then automatically stops.
• You can use an earphone (not supplied) to
monitor a recording in progress.
• To pause recording, slide PAUSE in the
direction of the arrow. To resume recording,
slide PAUSE to the other position.
• Voice-activated recording saves power and
tape if there are long or frequent pauses in
the material you are recording.
• Tapes recorded at EXT can play only on this
recorder or on another recorder that has the
extended recording feature.
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Recording
If you load a cassette with the erase-protection
tabs broken off, do not try to force down
RECORD. This can damage the recording
mechanism.
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Use the built-in microphone or an optional external microphone to record.
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Set MIC SENS to LO (low) when the sound source is
nearby, or to HI (high) when the sound source is far away.
Slide VOICE ZOOM to ON to record specific voices without
background interference. The recorder cuts off higher and
lower frequencysignals(background noise) and enhances
the mid-range.
Set REC SPEED to NORM for normal recording or to EXT
for extended recording (twice the normal recording time).
When REC SPEED is set to EXT, the recorder puts the
recording in half the space used during normal speed.
Set VOX to OUT to manually start and stop recording, or to
IN to use voice-activated recording. When VOX is set to IN,
recording begins when the recorder picks up sound and
stops a few seconds after the sound stops.
If you set VOX to IN, adjust VOX SENS to set the
sound level at which recording begins. When you
adjust VOX SENS higher, softer sounds start VOX
recording. When you adjust VOX SENS lower,
louder sounds start VOX recording.
Press RECORD when you want to begin recording. RECORD and
PLAY automatically lock down. If VOX is set to OUT, recording
begins immediately. If VOX is set to IN, recording begins when
the recorder picks up sound.
To stop recording
before it automatically
stops, press STOP.
Switch DIRECTION
to FWD to play the
side of the cassette
facing out, or to
REV toplaytheside
facing in.
Use the tape counter to keep track of the tape position
during recording or playback. Before playing a tape, press
the tape counter reset button to set the counter to 000.
Set the auto reverse switch inside the cassette compart-
ment to (one-time playback) or (continuous)
playback. One-time playback plays one side of the tape to
its end, then automatically reverses the tape’s playback
direction, plays the reverse side of the tape, then
automatically stops.
Insert a tape then press PLAY. The
button locks down and the tape plays.
Turn PLAYBACK SPEED toward FAST to play the tape
more quickly or toward SLOW to play it more slowly.
Adjust VOLUME to the
desired listening level.
To stop the tape, press STOP.
To stop play momentarily,
slide PAUSE in the direction of
the arrow. Slide PAUSE to the
other position to resume play.
Fast forward
Rewind
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To protect your hearing, follow these
guidelines when you use an 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.
• 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.
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Do not wear an earphone 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 let you hear
some outside sounds when listening at
normal volume levels, they still can
present a traffic hazard.
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Printed in Hong Kong
RadioShack Corporation
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
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If you record on a previously recorded tape,
you replace the old recording with the new
one. If you need to quickly erase an entire
tape, you might prefer to use a bulk eraser
(available at your local RadioShack store).
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Cassettes have two erase-protection tabs -
one for each side. When a tab is in place,
you can record on that side.
To prevent accidental erasure of a tape
recording, use a screwdriver to remove one
or both of the cassette tape’s erase-
protection tabs. This prevents RECORD from
being pressed. If you later decide to record
on a tape side after you have removed its
erase-protection 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.
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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, fast-forward the tape from the
beginning to the end of one side, then
completely rewind it. Then loosen the tape
reels by gently tapping each side of the
cassette’s outer shell on a flat surface.
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Keep the recorder dry; if it gets wet, wipe it
dry immediately. Use and store the recorder
only in normal temperature environments.
Handle the recorder carefully; do not drop it.
Keep the recorder away from dust and dirt,
and wipe it with adamp cloth occasionally to
keep it looking new.
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Cassette Deck
Tape System ..........2-track, monophonic cassette
Tape Speed............................ 1 7/8 ips (4.8 cm/s)
Wow and Flutter (RMS).................................0.6%
Frequency Response..... 250 Hz to 8 kHz (JEITA)
S/N Ratio............. 33 dB with VOLUME maximum
(-10 dB)
Erasing System ...............................................DC
Recording System ...................................DC Bias
Tape Type.............................Normal Bias (Type I)
Power Requirement
Batteries .........................................2 AABatteries
AC ..................120 Volts with optional AC Adapter
DC.............12 Volts DC with optional DC Adapter
Typical Cassette Playing time
with AA Alkaline Batteries
About 12 Hours with Headphones
About 6 Hours with Speakers
General
Power Output ........... 15 mW/Channel at 32 ohms
Dimensions (HWD) ........ 41/2x 35/16 x 13/8inches
(113.4 x 84 x 35.1 mm)
(excluding the projecting parts and controls)
Weight (without battery) ..................7.1 oz (200 g)
Specifications are typical; individual units might
vary. Specifications are subject to change and
improvement without notice.
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Preventing Accidental Erasure
Removing the erase-protection tabs does not
prevent a bulk tape eraser from erasing a
cassette tape.
Restoring Tape Tension and
Sound Quality
Be careful not to damage the cassette when
tapping it. Do not touch the exposed tape or
allow any sharp object near the cassette.
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Using Fast Forward and Rewind
• You can also rewind or fast-forward during
playback to help you locate a specific portion
of the tape (for example, if you are listening
for a particular speech, statement or other
audio cue). While holding it down, you hear
the tape at a faster speed. To return to
normal playback, release the button.
• The recorder does not automatically stop
when it reaches the end of the tape. To
protect the tape after the tape has fully
wound to either end, press STOP to release
fast-forward or rewind.
Erasing Tapes
If you use metal or high-bias type tape, the
recorded sound may not be erased properly.
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Dirt, dust, or particles from the tape’s
coatingcan accumulate on the tape heads
and other parts the tape touches. This can
greatly reduce the performance of the
recorder. After every 20 hours of
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. Open the cassette compartment door
and press PLAY to expose the tape-
handling parts.
3. Use a cotton swab dipped in
denatured alcohol or tape head
cleaning solution to clean the record/
playback head, pinch rollers, tape
guides, and capstans.
4. When you finish cleaning, press STOP
and close the cassette compartment
door. Then reconnect power.
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.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, IN-
CLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE
DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack
SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO
ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR
ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM
INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase
date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, unless otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product re-
pair without charge for parts and labor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase
price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the property of RadioShack. New or recon-
ditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are war-
ranted for the remainder of the original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the
expiration of the warranty period.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse, accident, misuse, improper or ab-
normal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess
voltage or current; (b) any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as
fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs of product removal, installation,
set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102
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