Radio Shack 14-1132 User's Manual
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1. 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 and2. recorded sound will not erase properly We do not recommend resources using tapes 90 minutes or longer because they are thin and can easily tangle o ao Take up any slack in the tape L NOTE by turning the cassette s hub Connecting Power with a pencil Do not touch Connecting an AC or DC adapter automatically the exposed tape disconnects internal batteries Connecting an Earphone External Microphone Wrist Strap e 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 Open the cassette compartment door by pulling it up Connecting an external microphone automatically disconnects the built in microphone Your local RadioShack store carries a wide l l Insert a cassette into the door s tape selection of earphones and microphones guides with the cassette s open edge facing up then close the door OPERATION Listening Safely To protect your hearing follow these Use the tape counter to keep track of the tape position guidelines when you use an earphone during recording or playback Before playing a tape press Playing a Tape the tape counter reset button to set the counter to 000 e Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening After you Set the auto reverse switch inside the cassette compart begin listening adjust the volume to a E ment to CX one time playbac
3. Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly i Do not burn or bury them Connecting Power You can power your recorder using internal batteries not supplied AC power with an optional 3V 400 mA AC adapter or vehicle battery power with an optional 3V 400 mA X CAUTION 4 DC adapter e Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type 1 Set the adapter s voltage switch to 3V Plug the AC adapter into a standard e Do not mix old and new batteries different AC outlet or the DC adapter into your rechargeable or rechargeable batteries of different capacities If you do not plan to use the recorder with Insert the Adaptaplug into the batteries for a month or more remove the adapter s cord with the tip set to batteries Batteries can leak chemicals that positive 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 Insert the plug 5 DC 3V jack Using an adapter that does intothe tecarders mma lights when the batteries are full not meet these specifications could DC 3V jack damage the recorder or the adapter aah lights when the batteries are medium e Always connect the AC or DC adapter to the iah h l nth r re low recorder before you connect it to AC power Size A Adaptaplug not supplied mh ONIE WOC IREAS EDN or the power source W
4. R RadioShack www radioshack com OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment Your RadioShack Voice Activated Cassette Recorder provides time tested recording convenience in an affordable package The recorders 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 Voice Activated Cassette Recorder with Auto Reverse and Two Speed Recording Tape Counter helps you quickly find a specific section on the cassette It resets with the touch of a button Earphone Jack Built in Microphone lets you make quality recordings without having to use an One Touch Recording lets you start recording with the press of a button Cue Review lt lets you listen to J recordings at high speed to help you find a particular section and stop there Tape Direction Battery Check Indicators Control lets you change the tape s direction at any time without having to eject the tape and turn it over remaining in the batteries Voice Zoom lets you record voice sounds clearly reducing other noises in the room Three Power Sources let you power your cassette recorder from internal batteries not supplied standa
5. ad a cassette with the erase protection se tne bullt in microphone or an optional external microphone to recora tabs broken off do not try to force down RECORD This can damage the recording mechanism Set REC SPEED to NORM for normal recording or to EXT for extended recording twice the normal recording time Y NOTE Y W L3 When REC SPEED is set to EXT the recorder puts the recording in half the space used during normal speed Playing a Tape PLAY RECORD e If you set DIRECTION to REV the recorder plays only the reverse side and stops at the end of that side Set MIC SENS to LO low when the sound source is If you move DIRECTION from REV to FWD nearby or to HI high when the sound source Is far away during playback the recorder stops 2 ANSTO REVERSED STOP Continuous playback plays both sides of the tape continuously until you press STOP Set REC 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 To stop recording Recording before it automatically The recorder records on one side of the stops press STOP tape automatically reverses the tape s direction records on the reverse side of the tape then automatically stops Press RECORD when you want to begin recording RECORD and PLAY automatically lock do
6. e Speed c chnadt tars 1 7 8 ips 4 8 cm s Wow and Flutter RMS ccccesssseeeeeeeees 0 6 Frequency Response 250 Hz to 8 kHz JEITA S N Ratio 33 dB with VOLUME maximum 10 dB Erasing System writen cece as DC Recording System ccccceceeesseseseeeeens DC Bias Tape TYPe ccccceseeeeeeeee Normal Bias Type 1 Power Requirement Batteries acco scevncasate vaketedvicnsuenteeense 2 AA Batteries BG oie io 120 Volts with optional AC Adapter Gehan 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 2 x 39 16 x 19 8 inches 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 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
7. hen you finish Replace or recharge both batteries disconnect the adapter from AC power or the power source before you disconnect it from the recorder Connecting an Earphone External Microphone Wrist Strap You can connect an external microphone not supplied with a s inch 3 5 mm plug to the recorders MIC jack You can use an optional earphone with a s inch 3 5 mm plug to IMPORTANT listen to a tape in privacy 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 Attach the supplied wrist strap to the recorder to make it easier to in your area Please call 1 800 THE SHACK i ne 1 800 843 7422 for information on Ni Cd carry and to reduce the risk of accidentally dropping it battery recycling and disposal bans restrictions in your area RadioShack s Loading a Tape involvement in this program is part of the company s commitment to preserving our Use only normal bias Type l tapes of less than 90 minutes in this recorder If you record on environment and conserving our natural metal or high bias tapes the
8. k or C continuous comfortable level playback One time playback plays one side of the tape to Do not listen at extremely high volume its end then automatically reverses the tape s playback levels Extended high volume 4 direction plays the reverse side of the tape then listening can lead to permanent gg automatically stops hearing loss e Once you set the volume do not Insert a tape then press PLAY The Fast forward increase it Over time your ears adapt button locks down and the tape plays Rewind to the volume level so a volume level that does not cause discomfort might still damage your hearing DIRECTION To stop the tape press STOP Traffic Safety Switch DIRECTION To stop play momentarily Do not wear an earphone while operating TOPNO topayin slide PAUSE in the direction of a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle This PONER EE the arrow Slide PAUSE to the can create a traffic hazard and could be facing out or to other position to resume play illegal in some areas REV to play the side facing in Adjust VOLUME to the Even though some earphones let you hear desired listening level some outside sounds when listening at normal volume levels they still can present a traffic hazard Turn PLAYBACK SPEED toward FAST to play the tape more quickly or toward SLOW to play it more slowly X CAUTION 4 Recording Recording s the b ilt i h ii lexi Imi h i d If you lo
9. o use a bulk eraser available at your local RadioShack store PREVENTING ACCIDENTAL ERASURE 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 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 side of the cassette s outer shell on a flat surface CARE 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 a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new SPECIFICATIONS Cassette Deck Tape System 2 track monophonic cassette Tap
10. 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 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 14 1132 8C HT4 901 01 020531AKK DS GH 08A02 Printed in Hong Kong RadioShack Corporation Fort Worth Texas 76102
11. rd AC power with an optional AC adapter or your vehicle s battery with an optional DC adapter 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 1 IMPORTANT If an icon appears at the end of a paragraph go to the box on that page with the corresponding icon for pertinent information A Warning l Important Y Note show you the amount of power 14 1132 External Microphone Jack Two Speed Recording lets you record at normal or extended speed to maximize your recording time 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 ina lecture hall Voice Activation lets you select hands free operation which Saves tape Playback Speed Control lets you adjust the playback speed of your tape Automatic Level Control automatically sets the correct recording level Automatic Shutoff automatically turns off the recorder at the end of the reverse side of the tape while playing or recording 2002 RadioShack Corporation All Rights Reserved RadioShack RadioShack com and Adaptaplug are X Caution X Hint trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation WARNING PREPARATION
12. ssette when tapping it Do not touch the exposed tape or allow any sharp object near the cassette L NOTE Using Fast Forward and Rewind e 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 CLEANING THE TAPE HANDLING PARTS Dirt dust or particles from the tape s coating can 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 ERASING TAPES 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 t
13. wn If VOX is set to OUT recording begins immediately If VOX is set to IN recording begins when the recorder picks up sound DIRECTION 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 Slide VOICE ZOOM to ON to record specific voices without background interference The recorder cuts off higher and lower frequency signals background noise and enhances the mid range 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 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 Tapes recorded at EXT can play only on this recorder or on another recorder that has the extended recording feature Z CAUTION 4 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 ca
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