Radio Shack SCR-65 User's Manual
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1. itto a power source When you finish dis connect the adapter from its power source before you disconnect it from the cassette recorder 1 Set the adapter s voltage switch to 6V if necessary then connect the Adaptaplug to the adapter s cord so the tip reads TIP 2 Insert the barrel plug into the recorder s DC 6V jack 3 Depending on which power source you are using plug the other end of the adapter into a standard AC outlet or a vehicle s 12V power source such as a cigarette lighter socket Notes e Connecting an AC or DC adapter auto matically disconnects internal batteries if installed e If the cassette recorder does not operate properly when you use DC power be sure the 12V source such as a cigarette lighter socket is clean and that the adapter s plug is pushed all the way into the socket e Disconnect the adapter when you are not using the cassette recorder e Internal batteries if installed automati cally disconnect when you plug the adapter into the DC 6V jack LISTENING SAFELY To protect your hearing follow these guide lines when you use headphones e Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening After you begin listening adjust the volume to a comfortable level e Do not listen at extremely high volume levels Extended high volume listening can lead to permanent hearing loss e Once you set the volume do not increase it Over time your ears adapt t2. TAPE RADIO OFF RADIO to TAPE RADIO OFF 3 Press RECORD to begin recording Both PLAY and RECORD lock down 4 Speak into the built in microphone or place it near the sound source 5 Press STOP EJECT to stop recording before it automatically stops TAPE TIPS Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality 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 edge of the cassette on a flat surface Caution Be careful not to damage the cas sette when tapping it Do not touch the ex posed tape or allow any sharp objects near the cassette Erasing Tapes To record over a cassette tape simply record as usual The cassette deck records over the previous recording You can quickly erase both sides of a cassette tape using a RadioShack bulk tape eraser Note If you use metal or high bias type tape the recorded sound might not be erased prop erly Preventing Accidental Erasure Cassette tapes 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 re cording use a screwdriver to remove one or both of the cassette tape s erase protection tabs This prevents R
3. CONTENTS The FCC Wants You to Know Using Battery POWEOF iii rai iia edo Using AC or DC Power Listening Safely Traffic Sale iii a bl USING OS Radio tata oa aaa Loading a Cassette Tape Playing a Cassette Tape Recording iii Recording from the Radio Making Live Recordings OO Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality Erasing Tapes iia Aida Preventing Accidental Erasure ccessccccseceeesseeeeseeeeseeeeeeseceeeseeeesseeeneneneeeneneneneeens Cleaning the Tape Handling Parts Ci a a Specifications SCR 65 Auto Stop AM FM Stereo Cassette Recorder OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment Your RadioShack Auto Stop AM FM Stereo Cassette Recorder is a versatile easy to use music system You can record from the radio or make live recordings or just enjoy the radio or cassette player s high quality sound The cassette recorder s compact design and handy carrying handle let you take it almost anywhere WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do not expose this product to rain or moisture CAUTION to REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL AN AN gt RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a ris
4. ECORD from being pressed If you later decide to record on a tape side af ter you have removed the 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 Caution Removing the erase protection tabs does not prevent a bulk eraser from erasing a cassette tape 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 Set TAPE RADIO OFF RADIO to TAPE RADIO OFF 2 Remove the batteries and disconnect any other power source 3 Open the cassette compartment door 4 Hold down the erase protection tab sen sor inside the cassette compartment then press RECORD to expose the record playback and erase heads then press PLAY to expose the tape handling parts Y Ui U O CASSETTE TAPE RECORDER Erase Protection Tab Sensor 5 Use a cotton swab dipped in tape head cleaning solution or denatured alcohol to gently clean the capstan pinch roller tape guides and tape heads Capstan Record Playback Roller Tape Guides 6 Press STOP EJECT and close the cas sette compartment door t
5. der s phones jack Note Connecting headphones automatically disconnects the built in speaker PAUSE press to temporarily stop a tape tate the radio for the best AM reception Press again to resume play recording rewind ing or fast forwarding STOP EJECT press to stop tape play recording fast forwarding or rewinding or to open the cassette com partment door Note The radio cassette player s auto stop function saves battery life by turning off the motor and releasing the tape handling parts when the tape reaches its end USING THE RADIO 1 Slide TAPE RADIO OFF RADIO to RADIO FAST F press to fast forward a tape to the de sired location REWIND press to rewind a tape to the desired location PLAY TUNING rotate to select the desired AM or FM station RECORD press to record from the radio or live using the built in MIC Note Sometimes taped AM broadcasts produce a whistling sound that you can hear called a beat Slide BEAT CUT on the back of the radio cassette play er to the position that produces the best quality recording finger If you do not remove excess slack the tape might become tangled in the record playback mechanism Avoid touching the tape 2 Slide AM FM FM STEREO to the desired band 2 Press STOP EJECT to op
6. en the cassette compartment door 3 Adjust TUNING to the desired station 4 Adjust VOLUME MIN MAX as desired 5 Slide TAPE RADIO OFF RADIO to TAPE 3 Load the cassette with its open edge fac ing up its full reel to the right and the side you want to play facing out RADIO OFF to turn off the radio 4 Gently close the compartment door LOADING A CASSETTE TAPE 1 Take up any slack in the tape by turning the cassette s hub with a pencil or your PLAYING A CASSETTE TAPE 1 Slide TAPE RADIO OFF RADIO to TAPE RADIO OFF 2 Load a cassette tape 3 Press PLAY 4 Adjust VOLUME MIN MAX as desired 5 Press STOP EJECT to stop play back before it automatically stops at the end of that side Press STOP EJECT again to open the cassette compartment and remove the cassette tape RECORDING You can record from the radio or use the built in microphone to make a live recording Recording from the Radio 1 Load a blank cassette tape or one you want to record over into the cassette compartment 2 Slide AM FM FM STEREO to the desired band 3 Adjust TUNING to the station you want to record 4 Press RECORD to begin recording Both PLAY and RECORD lock down 5 Press STOP EJECT to stop recording Making Live Recordings Follow these steps to make live recordings us ing the built in microphone 1 Load a blank cassette tape or one you want to record over into the cassette compartment 2 Slide
7. hen reinstall the batteries or reconnect the power source CARE Keep the cassette recorder dry if it gets wet wipe it dry immediately Use and store the cassette recorder only in normal temperature environments Handle the cassette recorder carefully do not drop it Keep the cassette re corder away from dust and dirt and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it look ing new Modifying or tampering with the cassette re corder s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it If your cassette recorder is not performing as it should take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance SPECIFICATIONS Radio Frequency Range A RN 88 108 MHz AM A EE EENAA EEEE Cea 530 1710 kHz Antenna EM cs Telescoping Antenna NN O NO AS Ferrite Rod Cassette Player Track SS Mit A AN 4 Track Stereo Tape SN ER A A A Ta AE 17 8 ips Recording Syste M mentir A ds AC Bias Magnet Erase Frequency Response Record Play at 6 dB oooococcinccccocccocccnonananncnnn crac cnnnnccnn conca ran nc nan ccnn caninas 125 6300 Hz Wow and Fluttar noia did data 0 35 WRMS General Power Requirements 2 ccceescceeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeaeeeseaaeeeeaeeeesaeeeeeaeeeteneeeeeeeaee AC Adapter 4 C Batteries DC 6V Dimensions HWD sicher de 45 8 x 125 8 x 39 16 in 118 x 320 x 91 mm Weight without batteries ooonniicnnnnnnnncnnnocnconncnanananncnna conca nono narc
8. k of electric shock Do not open the product s case This symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and maintenance instructions are included in the literature accompanying this product THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW This equipment complies with the limits as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules These lim its provide reasonable protection against radio and TV interference in a residential area However your equipment might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly To eliminate interference you can try one or more of the following corrective measures reorient or relocate the receiving antenna increase the distance between the equip ment and the radio or TV use outlets on different electrical circuits for the equipment and the radio or TV Consult your local Radio Shack store if the problem still exists USING BATTERY POWER Your cassette recorder can use four C batter ies not supplied for power For the best per formance and longest life we recommend RadioShack alkaline batteries Cautions e Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type e Do not mix old and new batteries differ ent types of batteries standard alkaline or rechargeable or rechargeable batter ies of different capacities 1 Push the tab down on the battery com partment cover and lift it off 2 Place the batteries in the compartment and on top of the attached ribbo
9. n as indi cated by the polarity symbols and marked inside Note One battery goes under the others 3 To replace the cover insert the cover s bottom tab first then fold the cover up until the top tab snaps back in When the sound becomes weak or distorted the cassette tape playing speed slows or the R RadioShack www radioshack com O 2000 RadioShack Corporation All Rights Reserved RadioShack RadioShack com and Adaptaplug are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation cassette recorder stops operating properly 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 the cas sette recorder with batteries for a week or longer remove the batteries Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts USING AC OR DC POWER You can power the cassette recorder with standard AC power using a 6V 700 mA AC or DC adapter and a size M Adaptaplug con nector neither supplied available at your lo cal RadioShack store Cautions You must use a Class 2 power ZN source that supplies 6V DC and delivers at least 700 mA lts center tip must be set to negative and its plug must fit the cassette recorder s DC 6V jack Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the cassette recorder or the adapter e Always connect the AC or DC adapter to the cassette recorder before you connect
10. o nana nn nana n cnn canina nn nc ana ncnn nan 2 lb 3 1 oz 1 kg Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice 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 INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRAN TIES CONTAINED HEREIN EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUS TOMER 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 POSSI BILITY 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 yo
11. o the vol ume level so a volume level that does not cause discomfort might still damage your hearing TRAFFIC SAFETY Do not wear headphones while operating a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle This can cre ate a traffic hazard and could be illegal in some areas Even though some headphones let you hear some outside sounds when listening at normal volume levels they still can present a traffic hazard VOLUME slide to adjust the sound volume The radio cassette player s au tomatic level control circuitry au tomatically adjusts the recording level Adjusting VOLUME does not affect the recording treble sound Q Phones connect a pair of headphones not sup TONE LOW HIGH slide TONE to LOW to enhance the bass sound or to HIGH to enhance the AM FM FM STEREO slide to select the band Select FM STEREO to hear sound in stereo FM STEREO lights when receiving an FM station in stereo If the reception is weak when using FM STEREO select FM instead The sound will be monaural but the reception should improve TAPE RADIO OFF RADIO slide to turn the radio on and off and to use the cas sette functions Antenna to get the best FM reception fully extend the telescoping antenna The AM antenna is built in Ro plied with a s inch 3 5 mm plug Your local RadioShack store carries a wide selection of headphones Insert the headphones a inch 3 5 mm plug into the cassette recor
12. u 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 repair 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 reconditioned parts and products may be used in the per formance of warranty service Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted 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 abnormal us age 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
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