Radio Shack AM/FM Auto Reverse Cassette User manual

Owner’s Manual Please read before using this equipment.
AM/FM Stereo
Cassette Player with
Auto Reverse

2Contents
ˆ Contents
Features ............................................. 3
FCC Information .............................. 5
A Quick Look at Your Cassette
Player ................................................. 6
Preparation ........................................ 8
Power Sources ................................ 8
Using Batteries ........................... 8
Using AC or DC Power ............. 10
Using the Belt Clip ........................ 13
Operation ......................................... 14
Connecting Headphones/
Speakers ....................................... 14
Listening Safety ........................ 14
Traffic Safety ............................. 15
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3
Features
Playing A Cassette Tape .............. 17
Using Fast-Forward and
Rewind ..................................... 19
Care .............................................. 20
Tape Tips ...................................... 21
Restoring Tape Tension and Sound
Quality ...................................... 21
Cleaning the Tape Handling
Parts ......................................... 22
Specifications ................................. 24
ˆ Features
Your RadioShack AM/FM Stereo Cas-
sette Player is light, compact, portable,
and easy to operate. It delivers excellent
sound through stereo headphones or
speakers.

4Features
Its features include:
Auto Reverse – automatically and con-
tinuously plays both sides of your cas-
sette tapes.
Supplied Headphones – let you listen to
the cassette player in privacy.
Extended Bass System – provides rich-
er, fuller bass.
Three Power Sources – you can power
the cassette player from two AA batter-
ies, standard AC power, or DC power.
Removable Belt Clip – provides hands-
free carrying.

5
Features
FCC INFORMATION
Your cassette player might cause TV or
radio interference even when it is operat-
ing properly. To determine whether your
cassette player is causing the interfer-
ence, turn off your cassette player. If the
interference goes away, your cassette
player is causing the interference. Try to
eliminate the interference by:
• moving your cassette player away
from the receiver
• connecting your cassette player to
an outlet that is on a different electri-
cal circuit from the receiver
• contacting your local RadioShack
store for help

6A Quick Look at Your Cassette Player
ˆ A Quick Look at
Your Cassette
Player
Belt Clip
Battery
Compartment
Cover
VOLUME
TAPE/
RADIO

7
A Quick Look at Your Cassette Player
PHONES
TUNING
FM ST AM/
FM
REW
STOP
DIR
E-BASS
Cassette
Compartment
Door
PLAY
FF

8Preparation
ˆ Preparation
POWER SOURCES
You can power the cassette player from
any of the following:
• internal batteries
• standard AC power (using an
optional AC adapter)
• vehicle battery power (using an
optional DC adapter)
Using Batteries
Your AM/FM Stereo Cassette Player re-
quires 2 AA batteries (not supplied) for
power. For the best performance and

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Preparation
longest life, we recommend RadioShack
alkaline batteries.
Cautions:
• 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.
1. Press down and slide the battery
compartment cover in the direction
of the arrow, then lift it up.
Note: The battery compartment
cover is hinged and can’t be
removed.

10 Preparation
2. Install the two batteries on top of the
ribbon as indicated by the polarity
symbols (+ and –) marked inside the
compartment.
3. Close the cover.
When the volume weakens or the sound
distorts, replace the batteries.
Warning: Dispose of old batteries
promptly and properly. Do not burn or
bury them.
Caution: If you do not plan to use batter-
ies in the cassette player for a week or
more, remove the batteries. Batteries can
leak chemicals that can destroy electron-
ic parts.

11
Preparation
Using AC or DC Power
You can power the cassette player using
a regulated 3V 300mA AC or DC adapter
and a size H Adaptaplugadapter (nei-
ther supplied). Both adapters and the
Adaptaplug are available at your local
RadioShack store.
Cautions:
• You must use a DC or Class 2 AC
adapter that supplies 3 volts and
delivers at least 300 milliamps. Its
center tip must be set to positive,
and its plug must correctly fit the
cassette player’s DC 3V jack. Using
an adapter that does not meet these
specifications could seriously dam-
age the cassette player or the
adapter.

12 Preparation
• Always connect the AC or DC
adapter to the cassette player before
you connect it to the power source.
When you finish, disconnect the
adapter from AC or DC power before
you disconnect it from the cassette
player.
1. Set the adapter’s voltage switch to
3V, if necessary.
2. Connect the Adaptaplug to the AC or
DC adapter’s cord so the tip reads
TIP +.
3. Insert the barrel plug into the cas-
sette player’s DC 3V jack. This dis-
connects internal batteries.
4. Depending on the type of adapter
you are using, plug the other end of

13
Preparation
the adapter into a standard AC outlet
or a 12V power source.
USING THE BELT CLIP
For hands-free carrying, slide the belt clip
over your belt.
To remove the belt clip, lift the tab at the
point marked PULL RELEASE, then slide
the clip in the direction of the arrow.
To replace the belt clip, place it below
and between the two guides on the back
of the player. Then slide the clip in the
opposite direction from the arrow until it
snaps into place.

14 Operation
ˆ Operation
CONNECTING
HEADPHONES/SPEAKERS
To listen to the cassette player, connect
the supplied stereo headphones or a pair
of amplified speakers with a 1/8-inch (3.5
mm) stereo plug into the PHONES jack.
Your local RadioShack store sells a wide
variety of stereo headphones and ampli-
fied speakers.
Listening Safety
Follow these guidelines to protect your
hearing, when you use headphones.
• Set the volume to the lowest setting
before you begin listening. After you

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Operation
begin listening, adjust the volume to
a comfortable level.
• Do not listen at extremely high vol-
ume 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 vol-
ume level that does not cause dis-
comfort might still damage your
hearing.
Traffic Safety
Do not wear headphones while operating
a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle. This
can cause a traffic hazard and is illegal in
some areas.

16 Operation
Even though some headphones are de-
signed to let you hear outside sounds
when you listen at normal volume levels,
they still present a traffic hazard.
PLAYING THE RADIO
1. Set TAPE/RADIO to RADIO.
2. Set AM/FM to the desired band (AM
or FM).
3. Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable
sound level.
4. Rotate TUNING to select the station.
Notes: The FM stereo indicator (FM
ST) lights when you select the FM
band and receive a broadcast in ste-
reo.

17
Operation
5. Set E-BASS to ON for an enhanced
bass effect or OFF for normal bass
sound.
6. Set RADIO/TAPE to TAPE to turn off
the radio.
PLAYING A CASSETTE
TAPE
1. Take up any slack in the tape by
turning the cassette’s hub with a
pencil. Do not touch the exposed
tape.
2. Pull and open the cassette compart-
ment door.
3. With its open edge facing up, insert
the cassette tape into the cassette
guides.

18 Operation
4. Close the compartment door.
5. Set TAPE/RADIO to TAPE.
6. Press 6
66
6PLAY7
77
7. The tape begins
play.
Note: When the tape finishes play-
ing one side, it automatically
reverses direction and plays the
other side . To manually change the
tape direction, slide 6
66
6DIR7
77
7to its
other position.
7. Adjust VOLUME to the desired listen-
ing level.
8. Set E-BASS to ON for an enhanced
bass effect, or to OFF for normal
bass sound.
9. To stop playback, press STOP.

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Operation
Using Fast-Forward and
Rewind
To fast forward or rewind the tape, press
REW;
;;
;or :
::
:FF. The following table
shows which button to press, based on
the current setting of the 6
66
6DIR7
77
7
switch.
When the cassette player reaches the
desired portion of the tape, press STOP.
Then press 6
66
6PLAY7
77
7to resume play-
back.
6
66
6DIR7
77
7
setting To Fast- Forward To Rewind
7
77
7;
;;
;:
::
:
6
66
6:
::
:;
;;
;

20 Operation
CARE
Keep the cassette player dry; if it gets
wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and
store the cassette player only in normal
temperature environments. Handle the
cassette player carefully; do not drop it.
Keep the cassette player away from dust
and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth oc-
casionally to keep it looking new.
Modifying or tampering with the cassette
player’s internal components can cause a
malfunction and invalidate its warranty. If
your cassette player is not performing as
it should, take it to your local RadioShack
store for assistance.