RCA SCT-550 Cassette Player User Manual
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1. 1 only for playing TRACK SV Ste inthe soa sean x salle de Meath E tds direis dit 2 Track 2 channel Stereo Tape Speed bcc cantonal dan ld ead uttering E a a EAA AA dase tlds 4 8 cm second MOL eii E pie A A A a a a DC Motor Frequency Response Normal Tape zatiren dde ete al die no dd ad e es 40 12 5 kHz ASA ta Aen Sea Beh doth aa sets tah E E cetacean Ben ueth tat E E des nal A AEE E nd tak la alt S 40 12 5 kHz Fast Forward and Rewind Ti dadas 130 seconds C 60 tape DECK 2 for recording playing Track Syste a AAA A a ee ei 4 Track 2 channel Stereo MN O NR NO RO AC Bias ETASIN SM it tt tati lat EAEN ta do iberica AC Erasing Tape perdi dd id tt Di 4 8 cm second MOB A A A itirl DC Motor Frequency Response Normal apena ltd dt di a is dla Rao 40 14 kHz COLA be ele seal ota Mich ee Ne Mala ta bi 40 15 kHz Fast Forwatdiarid Rewind TIME ear alioli les coacalco un eel aerea a las can lo Leila cos ops las las 130 seconds C 60 tape da A II NR NAS 0 2 JIS WRMS Signal to Noise Ratio Dolby B NE Oia a it tc vated 55 dB CCIRARM Noise Reduction Elect Dolby PNR ON ui eee 65 dB CCIRARM General Power Requirements tad EE E EE EATE E lado torta 120 V AC 60 Hz Power Consumption eser dl Ad A e ule EE 11l W Dimensions WX lt X AX Dita di ii alan tee e daa tes 16 5 x 5 7 x 13 Inches 420 x 146 x 330 mm Nene nd da dale CI dl ll PR ne ale er ne ere 10 lb 1 oz 4 6 kg Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specific2. This is a safety feature If you cannot insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug still doesn t 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 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 Never 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 R
3. both sides you must press PLAY gt not PLAY lt CD The cassette deck plays endlessly Note During recording the cassette deck automatically changes the setting and operates the same way as both side play 5 Press the PLAY button The indicator lights and play begins gt For forward play lt For reverse play 6 Adjust the tape speed by turning the pitch control 7 Press STOP to stop 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 l Press PLAY to begin playing a tape 2 To skip to the beginning of the current selection press lt lt or P whichever points in the opposite direction of the play direction To skip to the beginning of the next selection press Kal or BR whichever points in the same direction as the play direction ASMS might not operate as expected if The pause between selection is less than 4 seconds long The overall recorded volume level of a selection is very low The noise level between selections is very high USING CONTINUOUS PLAY DECK 1 TO DECK 2 You can set the cassette deck to play one side of the tape in DECK 1 then automatically play the tape in DECK 2 To turn on the continuous play press PLAY on DECK 1 for 3 or 4 seconds DECK 1 starts playing and th
4. most countries and such duplication might result in fines and imprisonment Note however in 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 This cassette deck is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards It meets both UL and FCC requirements WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do not expose this product to rain or moisture AN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSON NEL ui AN Caution Unplug the cassette deck s power cord when you will not use the cassette deck for extended periods 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 risk 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 FCC NOTICE This system 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
5. 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 RadioShack store if the problem still exists Warning Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by RadioShack could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 1999 Tandy Corporation All Rights Reserved IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 information that will help you properly use and enjoy your cassette deck 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 and Moist
6. 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 Caution Be careful not to damage the cassette when tapping it Do not touch the exposed tape or allow any sharp objects near the cassette To prevent the tape from being twisted Dont pull the tape out of the upper opening of the cassette tape If the tape is wound loosely inside the cassette use the tape deck on fast forward or reverse to tighten the tape e Ifa small portion of tape is unwound from the cassette tighten the tape using a pencil e gt SN Ase Use a pencil to take up the slack and rotate it in the arrow direction 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 bulk tape eraser available at your local RadioShack store Note If you use metal tape the recorded sound might not be erased properly 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 recording use a screwdriver to remove one or both of the cassette tape s erase protection tabs This prevents RE
7. stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat Non use Periods Unplug the cassette desks power cord when you will not use it for extended periods CONTENTS Preparation IA 5 RN 5 Line Opt A A ENE EAE A outst eos dun Petes ds dE ES 5 Line Input Jacks 2 A A eee ee ees 5 CN A A tite ities Macbeth A a ct tA dl afd ML td NEM dS AE Seat ate 5 Controls and Functions sccsscsssessssecssssssessssssssessnessesscsssssssasesseesesssseessessssessssssscsssesssscsssasessssesesssssessssessesssseves 6 Operation A O 7 Automatic Search Music SYM aia A tt ai da Ii 2 7 Using Continuous Play DECK Vto DECK 2 tii A ee e 7 Recording a Cassette lap dd a da ll a e cd a eto a Dc 7 Dubbing a Cassette Tapees creta ace dei oracle lidad e e reads de e leo de edo do e dee lla ds 8 Changing a Cassette Tape in DECK 1 During Dubbing oooooncnncninnnnocnnonnoncoonconn cono nonnconn conc non nooo rona ron naar narran rra rnanrnnnnos 8 Attto Dubbing a Cassette lapidan lara ds vaste dia ia S 8 Hi Speed Dubbing a Cassette Tapes a dae ag 8 CATE A PE N EA O A E A E EAE E E E E E ES 9 Jape ROO 9 TA PeSe A OI EE A E ed E EA De do A AEE 9 Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality dieiis iaia ei ara rara 9 EFASsIMg TAPES imiss u a oia E yan E Aia Tosa ANA E A a T be ove r A E A A a ai a a a roe as less 9 Preventing Accidental Brasur aa i e Sedat E E be T E A A abit Ube E A RENA 9 ER VITOMMICTIE 05 35 couse n ERA A A T E ee 9 Gle
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9. C from being pressed If you later decide to record on a tape side after 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 Environment Avoid using the deck in the following conditions In areas with high temperatures near a heater exposed to direct sunlight for example In areas with extremely low temperatures e In areas where there is excessive humidity Ina dusty atmosphere In areas where power line voltage fluctuations are severe in which case the use of a voltage regulator may be advisable 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 cassette deck cleaning kit available at your local RadioShack store 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 denatured alcohol or tape head cleaning solution to clean the tape guides record play hea
10. and a blank tape for recording into DECK 2 2 Press HI SPEED 3 Press DUBBING 4 Press PLAY lt or P toselect the direction of the cassette tape for DECK 2 The indicators in the selected buttons stop blinking and the other indicators turn off 5 Press STOP on DECK 2 to stop dubbing Both decks stop CARE To enjoy your RCA SCT 550 Dual Cassette Dubbing Deck for a long time Keep the cassette deck dry If it gets wet wipe it dry immediately e Use and store the cassette deck only in normal temperature environments Handle the cassette deck gently and carefully Dont drop it Keep the cassette deck away from dust and dirt e Wipe the cassette deck with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new Modifying or tampering with the cassette deck s internal components can cause a malfunction and invalidate its warranty If your cassette deck is not performing as it should take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance TAPE TIPS Tape Selection For the automatic tape select function to work properly metal and chrome cobalt tapes must have identification holes O o NW Sim S Normal Tapes la a a eo NW S S N Chrome Cobalt Tapes oo ca t Tape Position Identification Holes 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
11. aning the Tape Handling Parts eir o ol a denle de dad 10 Trouble ta ari oh ata ea tga st oye daa eyes Danna de obli ocres 10 Specifications coi sicsccsccesssacescoastescacstevadecs sastetadccsssoucecdsedessdaccssestsesaoasesuoesesscestescesddacsecesessteauesthabescesegedsanesesuoestosectteaesessese 11 PREPARATION PHONO AUX TAPE MONITOR lt 1 Amplifier READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING e Choose the installation location of your cassette deck carefully Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or close to a source of heat Also avoid locations subject to vibrations and excessive dust heat cold or moisture Do not open the cabinet as this might result in damage to the circuitry or electrical shock If a foreign object should get into the set contact your dealer When removing the power plug from the wall outlet always pull directly on the plug never yank the cord Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents as this might damage the finish Use a clean dry cloth Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference lt 4 Cassette Deck To AC Outlet CONNECTIONS Connect your cassette deck to your receiver or amplifier using the supplied audio cables Line Output Jacks Using one of the audio cables connect the cassette deck s L and R LINE OUT jacks to the receiver or amplifier s left and right tape input jacks Line Input Jacks Using the other audio cable conne
12. ations are subject to change and improvement without notice 11 08A99 Limited One Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman ship 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 Ra dioShack 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 CONTAINED HEREIN EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RE SPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFOR MANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY INCLUD ING 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 the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of in cidental 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 pro
13. ct the cassette deck s LINE IN jacks to the receiver or amplifier s tape output jack Note If you are not sure which receiver amplifier jacks to use refer to your receiver or amplifier s owner s manual AC Power Cord Plug the AC power cord into an AC wall socket CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS bh WN OOO OOOO POWER PITCH CONTROL Volume DECK 1 Cassette Lid and Holder DUBBING with Indicator HI SPEED DUBBING with Indicator AUTO DUB with Indicator DECK 2 Cassette Lid and Holder REVERSE MODE Indicator LEVEL METER REVERSE MODE Selector DECK 2 COUNTER DOLBY NR RESET Resets DECK 2 COUNTER T2 13 14 1D DOLBY NR Indicator Operation Panel Deck 1 PLAY gt STOP E lt lt ASMS PP REC LEVEL Control Volume Operation Panel Deck 2 4 PLAY gt STOP E lt lt ASMS PP RECORD pause REC MM OPERATION 1 To turn on the cassette deck press POWER 2 Gently press OPEN 4 on the cassette door DECK 1 or DECK 2 and load the cassette tape 3 Press DOLBY NR and the indicator lights Press DOLBY NR again to turn off this feature 4 Press REVERSE MODE to select the desired reverse mode Only DECK 2 Mm The cassette deck plays or records one side of the tape and stops za The cassette deck plays or records both side of the tape and stops Note To play or record
14. d erase head pinch roller and capstan 4 When you finish cleaning press STOP EJECT and close the cassette compartment door Then reconnect power 10 TROUBLESHOOTING This product has been manufactured to the specifications of RadioShack and is covered by a limited 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 Problem Probable Cause Suggestion No sound while the tape is operating Volume of stereo receiver amplifier is set to 0 Adjust the volume Input function switch of amplifier is not set to TAPE Set the input function switch to TAPE Strange tone Noise reduction Set the noise quality switch is not in the reduction switch to or correct position match the ragged sound appropriate kind of recorded tape you are using REC cannot be Erase protection Cover the erase operated tabs are removed protection tab slots with adhesive tape Low volume or weak sound with mute intervals Tape heads are dirty Clean the tape heads Poor operation of skip function Mute recorded length between two successive music selections is not longer than 4 seconds Increase the mute length so that it is longer than 4 seconds or use a tape that has a mute length which is longer than 4 seconds SPECIFICATIONS DECK
15. e PLAY indicator on DECK 2 flashes When the cassette in DECK 1 finishes playing the cassette tape in DECK 2 automatically begins playback To cancel the continuous play press STOP or any cassette button of the deck which is currently playing either DECK 1 or 2 RECORDING A CASSETTE TAPE You can only record to a cassette in DECK 2 Select the source to record from on your receiver amplifier CD VCR TUNER or DVD 1 Gently press OPEN 4 on DECK 2 and insert the tape to be recorded into the cassette holder 2 Press DOLBY NR to use the noise reduction system 3 Select the desired reverse mode __m To record on one side only e a CC Torecord on both sides 4 Press Pe REC iE The RECORD indicator lights and both the PLAY direction indicators flash 5 Turn REC LEVEL between MIN and MAX to adjust the recording level 6 To select the direction for recording press either PLAY do Notes If you want to record both sides of the cassette tape when the reverse mode switch isin Ta be sure to press PLAY P Otherwise if you press PLAY only side B of the cassette tape records e When both sides of the tape finish recording DECK 2 automatically stops DUBBING A CASSETTE TAPE 1 Insert a prerecorded cassette tape into DECK 1 and a blank tape for recording into DECK 2 to dub a tape on one side 2 Press DUBBING The RECORD and DUBBING indicators light and both PLAY direct
16. equiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions When the power supply cord or plug is damaged If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product If the 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 If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician uses replacement 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
17. ion indicators gt of DECK 2 flash 3 Press PLAY lt or P toselect the direction of the cassette tape for DECK 2 The indicators in the selected buttons stop blinking and the other indicators turn off The indicator P of DECK 1 lights 4 Press the STOP button on DECK 2 to stop dubbing Both decks stop Note If the original tape was recorded using Dolby NR the copy also has Dolby NR regardless of the position of the DOLBY NR switch If the tape you copy does not have Dolby NR you cannot add it to the tape you record Changing a Cassette Tape in DECK 1 During Dubbing If you press STOP on DECK 1 during dubbing DECK 1 stops and DECK 2 records 4 seconds of blank tape then goes into the pause mode During this time you can change the cassette tape in DECK 1 Press BECO REC HI then press the PLAY button of DECK 1 to resume dubbing AUTO DUBBING A CASSETTE TAPE It is convenient to use this function when dubbing an entire cassette tape from the beginning 1 Insert a prerecorded cassette tape into DECK 1 and a blank tape for recording into DECK 2 2 Press AUTO DUB The cassette tapes of DECK 1 and DECK 2 rewind automatically to the beginning after you press AUTO DUB When rewinding is complete Auto Dubbing begins One side of a cassette tape is recorded from the beginning to the end automatically regardless of the mode HI SPEED DUBBING A CASSETTE TAPE 1 Insert a prerecorded cassette tape into DECK 1
18. of of purchase date to any RadioShack store RadioShack will at its option un less 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 prop erty 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 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 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 761
19. owner s manual SCT 550 DUAL CASSETTE DUBBING DECK FEATURES Your RCA SCT 550 Dual Cassette Dubbing Deck delivers superb stereo sound through your receiver amplifier The automatic tape selector system combined with Dolby B NR gives you superior stereo recording Its features include Auto Reverse Record and Playback let you record and play both sides of a tape without turning it over Feather Touch Full Logic Controls let you quickly and quietly operate the cassette deck controls High Speed Dubbing lets you accurately copy tapes at twice the normal speed Variable Pitch Control lets you control pitch during playback Dolby B Noise Reduction reduces tape hiss and noise for the best possible audio recording Recording Level Meter lets you control the recording quality Tape Counter DECK 2 Only lets you accurately track specific sections of a recording Auto Search Music System ASMS lets you quickly locate a selection Auto Tape Selector automatically adjusts equalization and bias to match the type of tape you use For your permanent records we suggest you 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
20. ure Do not use this product near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a 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 achild or adult and serious damage to the product Use only witha cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Follow the manufacturer s instructions for mounting and use a recommended mounting accessory Carts Move the product on a 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 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 installation such as a 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 home s 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
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