Realistic CTR-80A User manual

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CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
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AC Line Cord Receptacle
DC 6V Jack
EARphone Jack
AUXiliary Input Jack
REMote/MICrophone Jack
VOLUME Control
Cassette Compartment
Built-in CONDENSER
MICrophone
RECORD Key
REWIND Key
PLAY Key
FAST Forward Key
STOP Key
EJECT Key
BATTERY RECORD LED
Tape Counter
FEATURES
Designed for use either with aMicro-computer system or as astandard
cassette recorder/player.
BUILT-IN CONDENSER MICROPHONE: Built-in condenser microphone
enables you to record voice or sound without connecting an external
microphone
AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF MECHANISM: Shuts off the recorder
automatically when the end of the tape is reached while in the Play or Record
mode. This saves wear and strain on the unit, the tape and the batteries.
BUILT-IN A.L.C. CIRCUIT: Enables you to automatically obtain perfect
recording level for both voice and music recording —no need to adjust Vol-
ume while recording.
BATTERY/RECORD LED INDICATOR: Serves two functions During
Recording, the LED will flicker with peaks of recording signal. In any other
function, it will give you an indication of the condition of the batteries —if
the LED lights up, the batteries are OK; if the LED does not light, or is dim, time
for new batteries.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

PREPARATION FOR USE
INSTALLING BATTERIES: Your recorder requires four (4) "C" size 1-1/2
volt batteries. To load batteries, turn the recorder over and open the battery
compartment cover. Insert batteries as indicated within compartment, then
close the cover.
BATTERY CONDITION: The BATTERY/RECORD LED indicates the
condition of the batteries. When you press the PLAY button, if the LED lights
brightly, the batteries are OK; if it does not light (or lights only dimly), it is time
for new batteries. We recommend Radio Shack Catalog Number 23-581 or
23-551.
OPERATING ON AC POWER: Connect one end of the AC power cord to the
AC IN of the recorder, plug other end into aconvenient 120V outlet
(220./240V AC 50 Hz outlet where the sets are so marked on the bottom for
European and Australian models). Connecting the cord to the set
automatically disconnects the internal battery circuit. Never leave the cord
plugged into an AC outlet when it is not connected to the recorder.
DC 6V JACK: You can conserve battery power by using apower adapter such
as Radio Shack Catalog Number 14-844C (to connect 12 volts DC, in your vehicle,
via a cigarette lighter socket). Use the DC 6V jack on the side to connect the
adapter plug and set the switch on 14-844C to the 6volt position.
INSERTING CASSETTE: Before inserting or removing cassette, be sure to
press the STOP key. Open the cassette lid by pressing the EJECT key. Hold
the cassette with the open tape side toward you and insert it into the opening
so that the full reel is on your left, and then close the lid. After you've
completed recording or playing on one side of the cassette, open the lid, turn
the cassette over and re-insert. You are ready to record or play the second
track.
DIGITAL TAPE COUNTER: Use the Digital Tape Counter for ahandy
reference in locating specific parts of atape. Press reset button to set to
"000".
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FULL RE
TO PLAYBACK
1. Rewind the tape by pressing the REWIND key.
2. Press the STOP key when you reach that section of the tape you wish to
play.
3. Press the PLAY key and adjust the VOLUME control for the desired
sound level from the speaker.
4. To stop playback, press the STOP key. If you want, let the tape play to
the end and the unit will automatically shut off the power.
5. When playing back arecorded tape, make sure the RECORD key is not
pressed; otherwise the recorded tape will be erased.
6. For private listening, connect the earphone to the EARphone jack
on the side of the recorder.
7. Use Digital Tape Counter to aid in locating desired portions on atape.
TO RECORD
RECORDING WITH BUILT-IN CONDENSER MICROPHONE:
1. Press the RECORD and PLAY keys simultaneously and recording will
start. Press Tape Counter reset button.
2. During recording, abuilt-in Automatic Level Control (ALC) circuit
automatically sets the proper recording level.
3. The built-in CONDENSER MICrophone is highly sensitive and will pick
up sound from practically any distance in normal size room.
4. At the completion of the recording press the STOP key. If the end of the
tape is reached while recording, the unit will shut off automatically.
5. As you record, the BATTERY/RECORD LED will flash with peaks of
sound. This will remind you that you are recording.
RECORDING WITH EXTERNAL MICROPHONE:
Connect an optional microphone to the REMote/MICrophone Jacks, this
automatically disconnects the built-in microphone. Recording procedures
are the same as for recording with the built-in microphone. Use the remote
switch on the microphone to temporarily stop recording.
Note: Remote control functions only in PLAY or RECORD mode.
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RECORDING FROM RADIO OR PHONOGRAPH:
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Connect signal from an external source into the AUX jack (use asuitable
patch cord with proper plug).
2. Set the Volume control of the external sound source to anormal listening
level.
3. Follow the instructions noted above.
NOTE: When both MIC and AUX jacks are connected, only MIC jack is
functional.
REWIND AND FAST-FORWARD KEYS
1. To rewind tape, press the REWIND key.
2. To move tape rapidly in aforward direction, press the FAST-Forward key.
3. In either case, to stop tape travel, press the STOP key.
TO ERASE TAPE
To change recordings, merely record over the old recording. The old
recording will automatically be erased and the new one put on the tape.
If you do want to erase acassette, or just aportion of arecording,
insert the special Dummy Plug (provided) into the MIC jack. Then,
operate the CTR-80 just as though you were recording. As the tape
moves, it will be erased clean (no sound pick up from Mic when using
this Dummy Plug).
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Dummy Plug
ACCIDENTAL ERASURE PREVENTION
Cassettes have abuilt-in device to automatically prevent erasure of aprevious
recording. It is small plastic tab at the back of the cassette. To activate the
erase-protect feature, break off the plastic tab with ascrewdriver.
There is atab for each side; be sure you break off the correct tab. If you
want to record again on that cassette, put a piece of tape over the hole where
you broke off the tab.
CAUTION: If you have acassette with the tabs broken off, don't try to force
the RECORD key down. You can damage apart of the mechanism.
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For SIDE 1
Plastic Tab
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MAINTENANCE
With batteries and cassette removed, and with cassette lid up, press down the
PLAY key, exposing the erase and record heads and the rubber drive wheel.
Clean these points, using acotton swab moistened with denatured alcohol
(not rubbing alcohol) or with aspecial head cleaning fluid. Your Radio Shack
store has these items. To insure good recording and playback results, clean
every 10-20 hours of operation. After cleaning, be sure to press the STOP
key, so that these parts may return to their normal operating position for
cassette loading. For easy cleaning, we recommend our Cassette Head
Cleaning Cartridge, Catalogue number 44-1160.
It's agood idea to periodically demagnetize the tape heads too. Use one of
our 44-211 Tape Head Demagnetizers.
You can clean and demagnetize in one simple operation just by playing our
Cassette Demagnetizer Tape, 44-631.
If you use the longer, thinner tapes (C-90, 120, etc.), it is absolutely vital
that you keep your recorder clean. Failure to do so will result in poor
tape handling, improper auto-stop function and serious tape wrap-ups.
Clean the tape handling parts well and often.
CAUTION:
Do not expose the tape recorder or acassette to high temperature or high
humidity, Do not touch the tape heads with screwdrivers or other metal
objects or any magnetic object.
Remove batteries when recorder is not in use for more than amonth, because
battery leakage may damage the unit. Don't leave weak or dead batteries in
the recorder.
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