RCA SCT-560 Cassette Player User Manual
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1. 0 5 V Output Impedance 1 9 kOhm POW GF REQUIFEMENES aaron AC 120V 60 Hz 17 Watts Di MGM SIONS 415 16 169 16 x 913 16 Inches HWD 125 420 x 250 mm 9 Ibs 1 4 1 kg Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice 17 INDEX TO FEATURES BY CONTROL NAME This table lists the control and indicator names on the front of your SCT 560 along with the page number where the item is discussed e lt ASMS 4 4 and gt gt CD SYNCHRO RECORD DEMO DOLBY NR EJECT HI SPEED NORMAL PAUSE POWER REC LEVEL REC MUTE RECORD RELAY SKIP RESET REV MODE REWIND AUTO PLAY STAND BY STOP TIME COUNTER NOTES 09 99 Limited One Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one 1 year 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 WARRANTIES CONTAIN2. Note When covering the holes cover only the place that was originally protected by the plastic tab ERASING A CASSETTE TAPE If you no longer want a recording you can record over it or erase it To record over cassette tape simply record as usual The cassette deck records over the previous recording To erase a cassette tape turn off the input source and set REC LEVEL to MIN and press RECORD 6 Then press gt or 4 to begin recording To erase the entire cassette tape let the tape record to the end of both sides You can quickly erase both sides of a cassette tape using a bulk tape eraser available at your local Radio Shack store ERASE PROTECTION TABS Most cassette tapes have two erase protection tabs one for each side of the tape When a is place you can erase or record on that tape side To protect your recordings from being accidentally erased or recorded over carefully break off the erase protection tabs using a screwdriver or similar tool Side A Tab Note Breaking off the tabs does not prevent a bulk tape eraser from erasing the tape 13 14 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RCA SCT 560 High Speed Dubbing Stereo Cassette Deck is an example of superior design and craftsmanship These suggestions will help you care for the cassette deck so you can enjoy it for years Keep the cassette deck dry If it gets wet wipe it dry immediately Liquids can contain minerals that can corro
3. COVER OR BACK USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the system s enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock Do not open the system s case This symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and maintenance instructions are included in the literature accompanying this system This equipment complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules These limits 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the distance between the equipment and the radio or TV e Use outlets on different electrical circuits for the equipment and the radio or TV Consult your local Radio Shack store or an experienced radio TV technician if the problem still exists You must use shielded interface cables with this equipment Careful attention is devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your cassette deck and safety is a major factor in its design However safety is also your responsibility This section lists important inf
4. FEATURES CD Deck Synchro Recording If your CD player has a compatible CD Synchro function you can automatically record your CDs Connect the CD player and cassette deck s CD SYNCHRO jacks as described in Connecting the CD Deck Synchro Control Cable Note A 4 2 second blank space is automatically created between selections 1 Load acompact disc in the CD player 2 Load ablank tape or one you want to record over into Deck 2 Be sure the side you want to record on is facing you and the full reel is to the left 3 Press on Deck 2 to set the tape direction and then press 4 Set REV MODE and DOLBY 5 Press RECORD 6 Select theCD player on the receiver amplifier then begin play on the CD player 7 Adjust the recording level 8 Press the stop buttons on the cassette deck and the CD player 9 Press CD SYNCHRO RECORD Recording automatically begins When the compact disc finishes playing the CD player stops and the cassette deck pauses Within 1 minute change the disc and start play on the CD player to resume recording If the CD player does not start play within 1 minute the cassette deck stops When the CD player changes discs multi disc CD players the cassette deck pauses then resumes recording when the CD player begins playing the next disc If the cassette deck reaches the end of the tape and stops while the CD plays the CD player returns to the start of the current track then pause
5. begin recording again press gt or lt a Copying a Cassette Tape Dubbing Notes e Ifthe original recording has Dolby NR or Dolby C NR the copy will also have it regardless of the position of DOLBY NR If the original does not have Dolby NR you cannot add it to the tape you are dubbing e REC LEVEL does not affect the recording level during dubbing e Both decks automatically stops when either tape reaches the end We recommend you dub onto a tape that is the same length as the original so the decks stop at the same time To copy a cassette tape 1 Press POWER to turn on the cassette deck 2 Load the cassette tape you want to copy into Deck 1 Be sure the side you want to copy faces you with the full reel to the left 3 Load ablank tape or one you want to record over into Deck 2 Be sure the side you want to record on is facing you and the full reel is to the left 4 Set REV MODE See Loading and Playing a Cassette Tape 5 Press on Deck 1 to set the tape direction then press 6 Press on Deck 2 to set the tape direction then press 7 To begin dubbing press the appropriate COPY button NORMAL to dub at normal playback speed HI SPEED to dub at twice the normal speed The cassette in Deck 1 automatically plays Both decks automatically stops when either tape reaches the end To manually stop dubbing press m on either deck this stops both cassette decks 11 12 SPECIAL
6. overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Objects and Liquids Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock N ever spill liquid of any kind on the product Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions e When the power supply cord or plug is damaged e If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product e Ifthe product has been exposed to rain or water Ifthe product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation Ifthe product has been dropped or damaged way e When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician uses replac
7. tape reaches the end the cassette deck automatically stops PAUSE To temporarily stop Deck 2 during playback or recording press PAUSE 1 To restart press gt lt a Note You cannot pause while fast forwarding or rewinding BLANK SKIP To have the cassette deck automatically fast forward through blank spaces on the tape set REV MODE to RELAY SKIP If the cassette deck encounters 15 seconds of silence it fast forwards to the end of the blank section and resumes normal play from that point If the tape reaches the end it reverses and plays the other side TAPE COUNTER As you play or record a tape the tape counter advances for the tape side facing you or decreases for the tape side facing away from you At the beginning of a tape or selection press RESET to reset the counter to 0000 You can then use the tape counter to quickly locate a specific section on the tape The deck can also show the elapsed playing time in minutes and seconds since you reset the time To switch between displays press TIME COUNTER on the deck you are using The time does not advance when you fast forward or rewind the tape AUTOMATIC SEARCH MUSIC SYSTEM The automatic search music system ASMS lets you quickly locate a desired selection on a cassette tape It searches for the blank space before a selection and automatically stops just before playback begins ASMS operates only during play If the cassette deck is stopped first
8. ED HEREIN EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RE SPECT 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 the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion 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 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 performance of warranty service Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period You will be charged for re
9. O RECORD again before the CD player resumed play SPECIFICATIONS E 4 Track 2 Channel Stereo Head Siina a EANA AEREA ENE One Hard Permalloy Record Playback H ead One Hard Permalloy Playback H ead One Ferrite Erasing H ead MOTOT Saee te aaea Two DC Servo Motors Wow 0 09 WRMS JIS Fast Winding TIME Less than 120 seconds C 60 tape Frequency Response at 20 dB recording level 20 to 16 500 Hz Chrome Tape 20 to 16 000 Hz tie dagen teers aoe 20 to 16 000 Hz Signal to N oise Dolby NR Off More than 45 dB Noise Reduction Effect Dolby BNR More than 10 dB at 5 kHz More than 19 dB at 5 kHz Harmonie No more than 0 8 at 4 dB 160 nwb m Input Sensitivity LINE INPUT arsitek iinan naiaiae 100 mV Input Impedance 68 kOhm Output Reference level LINE
10. Press on Deck 2 to set the tape direction and then press 4 Set DOLBY NR for thenoise reduction system you want to use See Dolby N oise Reduction on Page 7 5 Set REV MODE See Loading and Playing a Cassette Tape 6 Press RECORD The cassette deck enters the record pause mode 7 Play theloudest part of the selection you want to record Set REC LEVEL so the LEVEL meter goes to 3 dB most of the time and to 0 dB at peaks This gives the recording a high signal to noise ratio with minimum distortion 8 Start thesource you want to record then press gt on Deck 2 to begin recording 9 stop recording press on Deck 2 SPECIAL FEATURES Recording Blank Spaces Between Selections Some cassette decks search for the blank spaces between selections so you can quickly locate specific selections If the original program does not have blank spaces you can add them when you make a new recording W hile the cassette deck is set to record or record pause press REC MUTE O The deck records 41 2 seconds of silence and pauses To begin recording again press PAUSE II or the appropriate play button gt lt a e To record a blank space of more than 4 2 seconds press again after the cassette deck pauses or press and hold for the desired length of time To begin recording again press 11 gt lt a e To record a blank space of less than 41 2 seconds press before 4 seconds pass To
11. SHOOTING This cassette deck has been manufactured to the specifications of RadioShack and is covered by alimited warranty from RadioShack If your cassette deck is not operating as it should take it to your local RadioShack store or call 1 800 THE SHACK for assistance Your cassette deck should give you years of trouble free service if you follow the instructions in this manual If you do have problems the chart below can help you solve them If you still have problems after following the suggestions below take the cassette deck to your local Radio Shack store for assistance Symptom Power does not come on The door does not open The door does not close The tape immediately stops The level meter does not work during playback There is no sound The record indicator does not light when you try to record The level meter does not work during recording or nothing records onto the tape The sound is unstable interrupted High frequency sounds are missing Cause The power cord is unplugged component to which the power cord is attached is turned off The deck is not stopped The cassette is not properly loaded The tape is at the end of that side The tape has too much slack There is nothing recorded on the tape The tape heads are dirty The receiver amplifier s input selector is not properly set The receiver amplifiers volume is too low There are connection proble
12. ck 7 Setting DOLBY 7 Recording with the Dolby HX Pro 7 SLOSS ia aaO aa E EAE Ea cin 8 FaSt ROhWalG ROWING 2 8 8 Blank SKID saaneina ria 8 8 Automatic Search MUSIC 5 8 9 Playback 5 2 a aeaa 9 Rewind sariren a 9 D mo tant a ate cane Gad 9 Recording ANG DUD BUG 10 Recording Troim Eine M SourceS 10 Recording Blank Spaces Between 11 Cassette Tape DUDDING 11 CD Deck Synchro 12 aa a a a 13 Restoring Ta
13. d portion and resumes playback from that point i e blank skip is automatically set 1 Load acassette tape in each tape compartment then close the compartment doors 2 Set DOLBY NR for thenoise reduction system you want to use See Dolby N oise Reduction on Page 7 Set REV MODE to RELAY SKIP 4 Press or on Deck 1 or 2 Playback starts See Playback Sequence 5 Adjust the volume tone and balance control on your receiver amplifier for the desired sound 6 To stop relay play before it automatically stops press STOP m on the deck that is playing any time during playback Playback Sequence The cassette deck repeats the following sequence 8 times up to 32 sides Where playback starts in the sequence depends on which play button you press first Side facing out Deck 1 Il Side facing in Deck 1 Ill Side facing out Deck 2 IV Side facing in Deck 2 e When you press 3 on Deck 1 playback starts at e When you press 2 on Deck 1 playback starts at I1 e When you press 3 on Deck 2 playback starts at III e When you press 2 on Deck 2 playback starts at IV REWIND AUTO PLAY To have Deck 1 rewind the cassette to the beginning of the current side and start play press REWIND AUTO PLAY Note If both decks have tapes loaded the decks operate as described under Using Relay Play DEMO MODE The cassette deck has a demonstration mode that alternately turns on various indicators and m
14. de the electronic circuits 9 Handle the cassette deck gently and carefully Dropping it can damage the circuit boards and case and can cause the cassette deck to work improperly Use and store the cassette deck only in normal temperature environments Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices and distort or melt plastic parts Keep the cassette deck away from dust and dirt which can cause premature wear of parts Wipe the cassette deck with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the cassette deck OOO Modifying or tampering with the cassette deck s internal parts can cause a malfunction and might invalidate your cassette decks warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it If your cassette deck is not operating as it should take it to your local Radio Shack store for assistance Cleaning the Tape Handling Parts Clean the tape handling parts after about every 20 hours of use Use acotton swab dipped in tape head cleaning solution or denatured alcohol to gently clean the parts shown in the illustration aes Dan 20 Pinch ay ZR Pa Playback Head Capstan ___ Pinch Roller ies LD DECK 1 Capstan Pinch 4 ca Recording Playback Head DECK 2 Note RadioShack stores sell a wide variety of tape deck cleaning supplies TROUBLE
15. eak Level Meters let you control the quality of your recordings Rewind Auto Play automatically rewinds the tape in Deck 1 to the beginning and starts play For your permanent records we urge you to record your cassette deck s serial number in the space below You can find the serial number on the label on the back panel of the cassette deck Serial Number Caution Most material on prerecorded tapes is copyrighted The unauthorized duplication of copyrighted material is a violation of the copyright laws of most countries and such duplication might result in fines and imprisonment Note however the United States it is not a violation of U S copyright laws for a consumer to use an audio recording device to duplicate musical recordings for noncommercial personal use Dolby the double D 5 and PRO are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Dolby Noise Reduction and HX Pro Headroom Extension manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation HX Pro originated by Bang and Olufsen 1999 Tandy Corporation All Rights Reserved IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The SCT 560 is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards It meets both UL and FCC requirements To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this system to rain or moisture CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE
16. ecrease these sections volume restoring the music to its original level and reducing the noise level Dolby B NR reduces background noise by about 10 dB Dolby NR reduces background noise by about 20 dB Setting DOLBY NR for Playback When you play cassette tape set DOLBY NR for the system used when the tape was recorded For prerecorded tapes use these guidelines to set DOLBY NR e If Dolby NR or is not on the cassette label set the switch to OFF e If Dolby NR or OO does appear but the label does not specify Dolby C NR set the switch to B e If Dolby NR is on the label set the switch to Setting DOLBY NR for Recording Set DOLBY NR for the system you want to use You can play cassette tapes recorded with Dolby B or C NR on players that do not have the same system However high frequency sounds might be too loud especially in Dolby C NR recordings Recording with the Dolby HX Pro System If the source you are recording has many high frequency signals the signals can reduce the overall recording quality During recording the Dolby HX Pro system adjusts for these signals to improve high frequency response This feature is always turned on during recording You can play a cassette tape recorded with the Dolby HX Pro system on any cassette player SPECIAL FEATURES FAST FORWARD REWIND To rapidly advance or rewind the tape press gt lt lt To stop the tape press STOP m When the
17. ement parts specified by the manufacturer or having the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition Wall or Ceiling Mount The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat CONTENTS COMNECTIONS ected fc a ane 5 Connecting to Your Receiver AMPlTter 5 Connecting the Remote Control Cable 5 Connecting the CD Deck Synchro Control 5 Connecting P OWEN vey datas tania 5 Basic 6 Loading Playinga Cassette Tape 6 2 2 anna 6 Cassette 6 Dolby Noise Reduction 7 SettingiDOLBY NR for Playba
18. eters so you can see where they show on the deck To turn on the demonstration mode press TIME COUNTER and RESET on Deck 2 at the same time while the cassette deck is stopped To cancel the mode press any button except EJECT 4 and POWER SPECIAL FEATURES a RECORDING AND DUBBING You can record from any component connected to the receiver amplifier or dub copy cassette tapes Notes Tape quality greatly affects the quality of the recording Your cassette deck can play Type Il and Type IV tape We recommend Radio Shack brand tapes e Before recording or dubbing be sure the cassettes onto which you want to record or dub have their erase protection tabs in place To prevent accidental erasure of a tape remove the erase protection tabs For more information see Erase Protection Tabs record at the beginning of a cassette turn the cassettes hub with your finger or a pencil until the dark part of the tape enters the opening in the edge of the cassette Before dubbing position both tapes this way to prevent missing recording material at the very beginning of a tape Recording from Line In Sources To record from the device connected to the cassette decks LINE INPUT jacks follow these steps 1 Press POWER to turn on the cassette deck 2 Load ablank tape one you want to record over into Deck 2 Be sure the side you want to record on is facing you and the full reel is to the left 3
19. from previous The tape heads are dirty e Clean the tape heads recordings are still on the tape with new recordings The sound is distorted The recording level is too high Turn down REC LEVEL and re record The original signal was distorted Replace the original recording source The heads are dirty Clean the tape heads There is too much noise Poor quality tape is being used e better quality tape e There is a faulty connection Check all connections Recording level is too low Turn up REC LEVEL and re record The tape heads are dirty Clean the tape heads ASMS does not operate properly Blanks between selections are less Use tapes with blanks of 4 seconds or than 4 seconds long more between selections The system remote control does e The control cord is not connected Properly connect the control cord not work CD deck synchro recording e The CD deck synchro control cordis_ Properly connect the control cord does not work not connected e The cassette tape erase protection Replace the cassette with one with tabs are broken unbroken tabs or cover the holes with tape The CD DECK SYNCHRO The end of the tape was reached Replace the tape with a longer one stops working during CD Deck during CD Deck Synchro recording Synchro recording After the deck entered the standby Change the disc and press CD mode more than 1 minute elapsed SYNCHR
20. ich side faces out 4 Gently close the compartment door Playing a Cassette Tape 1 Turn the cassette deck by pressing POWER 2 Load atape 3 Set DOLBY NR to the setting used when the tape was recorded See Dolby Noise Reduction 4 Set REV MODE for oneside two side continuous two side play 2 The cassette deck plays or records one side of the tape and stops gt The cassette deck plays or records both sides of the tape and stops Note To play or record both sides you must press gt not lt a c cassette deck plays the tape up to eight times 16 sides and stops Note During recording this setting is the same as one side play See Using Relay Play for more details about REV MODE 5 Setthereceiver amplifiers volume to its lowest position 6 Press on the appropriate deck to play the side facing you Press to play the side facing away from you 7 Adjust the receiver amplifiers volume tone and balance 8 Press STOP m to stop playback 9 Press EJECT 4 to open the cassette door and remove the cassette 10 To turn off the cassette deck press POWER Only the STAND BY indicator lights BASIC OPERATION DOLBY NOISE REDUCTION NR Dolby NR systems reduce tape hiss and background noise When recording the systems listen for places where you might later hear hiss The systems record these sections at a higher level When you play the tape the systems d
21. ms The erase protection tabs are broken off The receiver amplifier or other audio signal source is not delivering an audio signal to the deck The REC LEVEL control is set too low There are connection problems The tape heads are dirty The heads pinch rollers capstans or other tape handling parts are dirty The tape is not uniformly wound A tape recorded without Dolby NR is being played back with DOLBY NR set to B or C The tape heads are dirty Remedy Plug in the power cord Turn on the component Press Remove and reinsert the cassette Play the other side of the tape or rewind the tape Take up the slack Replace the tape with one that has a recording Clean the tape heads Set the receiver amplifiers input selector to the same input you connected the deck to Turn up the receiver amplifier s volume Check all connections Replace the tape with one with unbroken tabs or cover the holes with tape Correctly set the receiver amplifier s controls Turn up REC LEVEL Check all connections Clean the tape heads Clean all tape handling parts Completely rewind then fast forward the tape Correctly set DOLBY NR Clean the tape heads 15 TROUBLE SHOOTING Symptom Cause Remedy High frequency sounds are A tape recorded with Dolby NR is Set DOLBY NR to the same position as emphasized being played back with DOLBY NR was used for recording set to OFF The sounds
22. o component that has a remote control jack connect the cassette decks CONTROL OUT jack to the components CONTROL IN jack This relays the remote control signal from the receiver amplifier to the other component Aa CONTROL CDYDECK m SYNCHRO CONNECTING THE CD DECK SYNCHRO CONTROL CABLE If you have a CD player that has a CD DECK SYNCHRO control jack connect the jack to your cassette decks CD DECK SYNCHRO control jack using the supplied CD deck synchro control cable This connection lets you easily make CD to cassette deck recordings See CD Deck Synchro Recording on Page 12 CONNECTING POWER Carefully check all connections Then plug the AC power cord into standard AC outlet The power plug is polarized and fits only one way The cassette deck automatically turns on Warning To prevent electric shock do not plug the power cord into an extension cord or other receptacle unless you can fully and easily insert the plug blades BASIC OPERATION LOADING AND PLAYING A CASSETTE TAPE Loading a Cassette Tape 1 Use your finger or a pencil to turn the cassetteshub and take up any tape slack Note Avoid touching the tape Fingerprints attract dirt 2 Press the appropriate EJECT 4 button Deck1 or Deck 2 to open the cassette compartment door 3 Load the cassette with its open edge down Since the decks play in either direction it does not matter wh
23. ormation that will help you properly use and enjoy your cassette deck and accessories Read all the included safety and operating instructions before using your cassette deck follow them closely and retain them for future reference Heed Warnings Follow all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Use only a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Attachments Do not use attachments accessories not recommended by the product manufacturer as they might create a hazard Water Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in wet basement or near swimming pool Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Follow the manufacturers instructions for mounting and use a recommended mounting accessory Carts Move the product on cart carefully Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product cart to overturn Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet provide ventilation ensure reliable operation and protect from overheating Do not block or cover
24. owner s manual SCT 560 HIGH SPEED DUBBING STEREO CASSETTE DECK FEATURES Your RCA SCT 560 High Speed Dubbing Stereo Cassette Deck combines two auto reverse cassette decks for professional quality dubbing and the convenience of extended play Its features include Auto Search Music System ASMS lets you quickly locate a selection Dolby B C Noise Reduction System reduces tape hiss and noise for the best possible audio recording Dolby HX Pro System improves high frequency response on all recordings you can play back the tape on any player even if the player does not have the Dolby NR or HX Pro system Auto Tape Selector automatically adjusts equalization and bias to match the type of tape you use Auto Reverse lets you play or record Deck 2 only both sides of a cassette tape without turning it over Blank Skip skips long blank spaces on the tape Relay Play lets you repeatedly play two tapes for hours of continuous play High Speed Dubbing lets you copy tapes at twice the normal speed CD DECK Synchro Start Dubbing starts dubbing with the touch of a button Record Mute lets you record a few seconds of silence between selections Auto Stop protects the tape and the playback record mechanisms by stopping playback or recording at the end of the tape Logic Controlled Operation gives you error free soft touch control Recording Level Control and Two Channel P
25. pair 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 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 Dept W 100 Throckmorton St Suite 600 Fort Worth TX 76102 We Service What We Sell 09 99 RadioShack A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth Texas 76102 14 1403 lt PRB1200 A gt Printed in XXXX
26. pe Tension and Sound Quality arseniat ina 13 Erasing Tap Ge 13 Erase Protection 13 GUCCI AICS 14 Cleaning the Parts 2 14 Troubleshooting a 15 Specifications 17 5 18 CONNECTIONS 1 CD Player CONNECTING TO YOUR RECEIVER AMPLIFIER 1 Using one of the supplied audio cables connect the cassette decks L and R LINE OUTPUT jacks to the receiver amplifiers left and right tape input jacks 2 Using the other audio cable connect the cassette decks LINE INPUT jacks to the receiver amplifiers tape output jacks Note If you are not sure which receiver amplifier jacks to use refer to your receiver amplifier s owners manual CONNECTING THE REMOTE CONTROL CABLE If you have RCA receiver amplifier that has a remote control jack labeled CONTROL IN OUT you can use the receiver amplifiers remote control to operate the cassette deck Connect the receiver amplifiers CONTROL OUT jack to the cassette deck s CONTROL IN jack using the supplied remote control cable If you have another RCA audi
27. press gt lt a To skip to the beginning of the current an earlier selection Press gt gt or lt lt whichever points the opposite direction of the or indicator To skip to the beginning of an earlier selection repeatedly press the button skip to the beginning of the next or a later selection Press gt gt or 4 4 whichever points in the same direction as the or lt indicator Note If you press gt or 4 4 more times than the number of selections on the side you want to search and have not set REV MODE to the search continues to the other side ASMS might not operate as expected if The pause between selections is less than 4 seconds long e The overall recorded volume level of a selection is very low e The noise level between selections is very high SPECIAL FEATURES USING RELAY PLAY You can load two cassette tapes to play one after the other Notes e The cassettes you load should have the same Dolby NR type e You can start relay play from either Deck 1 or Deck 2 e You can replace the tape in the idle deck during relay play e When a tape automatically begins playing during relay play it always starts from the forward playback side Be sure to set the tapes properly before starting relay play e Ifthe deck encounters an unrecorded portion of tape more than 15 seconds long it fast forwards the tape until it finds another recorde
28. s To resume recording load another tape and ensure the tape is moving the desired direction If it is not press a play button gt or lt on the cassette deck to change the tape direction then immediately press m You can resume recording by pressing CD SYNCHRO RECORD again Press the button within 1 minute after the CD player pauses If more than 1 minute elapses the CD player stops f REV MODE is set to automatically switch to the other side of the tape and the tape reaches the end of the first side while the CD player is playing the CD player returns to the beginning of the current track and pauses 4 2 blank space is automatically created on the reverse side of the tape then the CD player resumes playback and the deck resumes recording TAPE HINTS RESTORING TAPE TENSION AND SOUND If you later decide to erase or record over the tape you QUALITY can place a piece of tape over the holes 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 cassettes outer shell on a flat surface Note Be careful not to damage the cassette when tapping it Do not touch the exposed tape or allow any sharp objects near the cassette
29. these openings and do not place the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface Do not place the product in a built in bookcase or rack unless it provides proper ventilation as specified by the manufacturer Power Sources Operate this product using only the power source indicated on its marking label If you are not sure of your homes power type consult your product dealer or local power company Polarization This product is equipped with a polarized AC line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit in the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you cannot insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug still doesnt fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug If you need an extension use a polarized cord Power Cord Protection Route power supply cords so they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges Overloading Do not
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