Optimus CTR-110 Cassette Player User Manual
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1. p Sp NS 14 733 fm Page 11 Thursday July 1 1999 9 00 AM 3 Place the CTR 110 1 2 feet from the recording source 4 Press RECORD to begin record ing PLAY and RECORD lock down Note To temporarily stop recording press PAUSE To resume recording press PAUSE again 5 Press STOP EJECT to stop recording TAPE TIPS Recommended Tapes Tape quality greatly affects the qual ity of the recording We recommend extended range or low noise type 1 regular length 60 or 90 minute normal bias cassette tapes We do not recommend long play cassette tapes such as C 120s because they are thin and can easily tangle Recording Over or Erasing a Cassette Tape To record over a cassette tape sim ply record as usual The cassette deck records over the previous re cording You can quickly erase both sides of a cassette tape using a bulk tape eras er available at your local RadioShack store 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 protect a recording from being ac cidentally recorded over or erased use a screwdriver to remove one or both of the cassette tape s erase protection tabs This prevents RECORD from being pressed Illustration If you later decide to record on a tape side after you have removed the erase protection tab place a piece of strong plastic tap2. 12 and Maintenance 13 Cleaning the Tape Handling Parts 14 The Wants You to Know seem 14 Specifications cee cece tiec e 15 aa lt KA EA VJ 14 733 fm Page 4 Thursday July 1 1999 9 00 AM PREPARATION POWER SOURCES You can operate the CTR 110 using nternal battery power using four C batteries AC power using an optional AC adapter Vehicle battery power using an optional DC adapter Note Internal batteries automatically disconnect when you connect an adapter Using Batteries You can power the CTR 110 from four C batteries not supplied For the best performance and longest life we recommend alkaline batter ies such as RadioShack Cat No 23 551 1 Turn the CTR 110 on its face pull the tabs on the battery com partment s cover and remove the cover Illustration 2 Put four C batteries in the com partment as indicated by the polarity symbols and marked inside Illustration Cautions Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recom mended type Do not mix old and new bat teries different types of bat teries standard alkaline or rechargeable or recharge able batteries of different capacities 3 Replace the cover and snap it shut If the CTR 11
3. 14 733 fm Page 1 Thursday July 1 1999 9 00 AM Cat No 14 733 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment CTR 110 Extended Bass AM FM Cassette Recorder OPTIMUS 2 NS E 14 733 fm 2 Thursday July 1 1999 9 00 AM FEATURES Your Optimus CTR 110 Extended Bass AM FM Cassette Recorder is a versatile easy to use music system with many useful features You can record live or from the radio or just enjoy the radio or cassette player s high quality sound The CTR 110 s compact design and handy carrying handle let you take it almost anywhere Its features in clude Dual Source Recording lets you record from the radio or use the built in microphone to make a live short distance recording Automatic Level Control auto matically adjusts the recording level One Touch Recording lets you start recording quickly and easily Soft Cassette Tape Eject gently opens the cassette compartment cover so the cassette does not pop out PHONE Jack lets you connect op tional earphones so you can listen in privacy Extended Bass Switch boosts low frequency sounds Three Power Sources let you power the CTR 110 from internal batteries standard AC power using an optional AC adapter or a vehi cle s DC power using an optional DC adapter 1997 Tandy Corporation All Rights Reserved Optimus and
4. 1 Set FUNCTION to TAPE 2 Remove the batteries and dis connect any other power source 3 Press STOP EJECT to open the cassette compartment s cover 4 Hold down the erase protection tab sensor then press RECORD to expose the tape handling parts Illustration 5 Use a cotton swab dipped in tape head cleaning solution or denatured alcohol to gently clean the capstan pinch rollers tape guides and tape heads Illustration 6 Press STOP EJECT and close the cassette compartment s cover Then reconnect power THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW Your CTR 110 might cause TV or ra dio interference even when it is oper ating properly To determine whether your CTR 110 is causing the interfer ence turn off your CTR 110 If the in terference goes away your CTR 110 is causing it Try to eliminate the in terference by Moving your CTR 110 away from the receiver Connecting your CTR 110 to an outlet that is on a different elec trical circuit from the receiver Contacting your local Ra dioShack store for help If you cannot eliminate the interfer ence the FCC requires that you stop using your CTR 110 T p EA Sp NS 14 733 fm Page 15 Thursday July 1 1999 9 00 AM B SPECIFICATIONS RADIO Frequency Range ade d C Roo a 88 108 MHz AM Lure td ie dcs 530 1710 kHz Antenna EM acc Recetas A le ik Telescoping Antenna
5. BAM ies tet p ie epe e toe Led aah ee Det estet tg Ferrite Rod CASSETTE PLAYER Track System iei ED e ER rer OR BREMEN 2 Track Mono Tape Speed rese ne d n s 17 s inch second Recording System esse DC Bias Magnet Erase Frequency Response Play at 6 125 6300 Hz Frequency Response Record Play at 6 125 4000 Hz Wow and Flutter eese nennen nnns 0 3 WRMS GENERAL Power Requirements DC 6V 4 C Batteries Power Consumption te RR Uie 0 7 W Dimensioris E 55 16 11 x 33 4 Inches HWD 135 x 280 x 95 mm 38 8 oz 1 1 Kg Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice aa p Sp NS 14 733 fm Page 16 Thursday July 1 1999 9 00 AM Limited Ninety Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman ship 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 DURATIO
6. Press STOP EJECT to stop play back before it automatically Stops Press STOP EJECT again to open the cassette compart ment and remove the cassette tape RECORDING You can record from the radio or use the built in microphone to make a live recording Caution Before you load a cassette tape for recording be sure its erase protection tabs are in place If you force down RECORD when a tape side s erase protection tab is miss ing you will damage the record mechanism see Preventing Acci dental Erasure on Page 11 Notes The CTR 110 s Automatic Level Control ALC automatically adjusts the recording level VOL UME MIN MAX has no effect on recording To record on the other side of the tape you must turn it over 10 Recording from the Radio 1 Load a blank cassette tape or one you want to record over into the cassette compartment 2 Set FUNCTION to RADIO 3 Set BAND to AM or FM 4 Adjust TUNING to the station you want to record 5 Press RECORD to begin record ing PLAY and RECORD lock down Illustration Note To temporarily stop recording press PAUSE To resume recording press PAUSE again 6 Press STOP EJECT to stop recording Making Live Recordings Follow these steps to make live re cordings using the built in micro phone 1 Load a blank cassette tape or one you want to record over into the cassette compartment 2 Set FUNCTION to TAPE
7. RadioShack are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation 2 p EA Sp NS 14 733 fm Page3 Thursday July 1 1999 9 00 AM coNTENTS Preparation Ea ce ee 4 Power SOUICOS a S ALA 4 Using Batters ER 4 Using AG FOWE oie nine UEBER Ei 5 Using Vehicle Power nnne nn 5 Using Earplhiones eee ete Ene e crecer oce v PEDIR Ee ceres 6 Listening Safely 6 Trame Safety ou e en t t te Rs 7 Radio Operation entree ien tert gt etc uite exiis 8 Cassette Player Operation 9 Loading a Cassette Tape 9 Playing a Cassette Tape 9 HOP tuis miti diecast 10 Recording from the Radio 10 Making Live Recordings 10 Tape NPS cst oet EH tins eatin Cre E 11 Recommended Tapes sse 11 Recording Over or Erasing a Cassette Tape 11 Preventing Accidental Erasure eee 11 Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality
8. 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 Dept W 100 Throckmorton St Suite 600 Fort Worth TX 76102 We Service What We Sell 3 97 RadioShack A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth Texas 76102 12A7 Printed in Hong Kong ANG Zs
9. on the back of the CTR 110 Illustration 3 Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet Using Vehicle Power You can power the CTR 110 from your vehicle s battery using an op tional DC adapter such as Ra dioShack Cat No 273 1802 Cautions The recommended DC adapter supplies 6 volts and delivers at least 400 milliamps Its center tip is set to negative and its plug correctly fits the CTR 110 s DC 6V jack Using a DC adapter that does not meet these specifica tions could damage the CTR 110 or the adapter KA EA AZ 14 733 fm Page 6 Thursday July 1 1999 9 00 AM Always plug the adapter into the CTR 110 before you plug it into the cigarette lighter socket and always unplug the adapter from the cigarette lighter socket before you unplug it from the CTR 110 Follow these steps to use your vehi cle s battery Illustration 1 Set the DC adapters voltage Switch to 6V 2 Insert the DC adapter s barrel plug into the CTR 110 s DC 6V jack 3 Insert the other end of the adapter into your vehicle s cigarette lighter socket USING EARPHONES For private listening you can con nect a pair of earphones not sup plied with a s inch plug Your local RadioShack store carries a wide se lection of earphones Insert the earphones s inch plug into the PHONE jack on the top of the CTR 110 Illustration Note Connecting earphones auto matically di
10. 0 does not operate properly or if the sound weakens or distorts replace the batteries Cautions Dispose of the old batteries promptly and properly Do not bury or burn them Never leave dead old or weak batteries in the CTR 110 Batter ies can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts p VJ 14 733 fm Page 5 Thursday July 1 1999 9 00 AM f you do not plan to use the CTR 110 from battery power for a month or more or if you plan to use only an adapter remove the batteries to protect the CTR 110 from possible battery leak age Using AC Power You can power the CTR 110 from standard AC power using an optional AC adapter such as RadioShack Cat No 273 1663 Cautions The recommended AC adapter supplies 6 volts and delivers at least 400 milliamps Its center tip is set to negative and its plug correctly fits the CTR 110 s DC 6V jack Using an AC adapter that does not meet these specifi cations could damage the CTR 110 or the adapter Always plug the adapter into the CTR 110 before you plug it into the AC outlet and always unplug the adapter from the AC outlet before you unplug it from the CTR 110 1 Set the AC adapter s voltage Switch to 6V E 2 Insert the AC adapter s 5 5 mm outer diameter 2 1 mm inner diameter barrel plug into the adapter cord s small end so it reads TIP then insert the adapter s plug into the DC 6V jack
11. N OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABIL ITY 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 WAR RANTY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVE NIENCE LOSS OF TIME DATA PROPERTY REVENUE OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN AD VISED OF THE POSSIBILITY 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 proof 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
12. ature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices damage batteries and distort or melt plastic parts Keep the CTR 110 away from dust and dirt which can cause pre Up mature wear of parts Uff Lif 2 Handle the CTR 110 gently and carefully Dropping it can damage circuit boards and cases and can cause the CTR 110 to work im properly Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type Batteries can leak chemicals that damage your CTR 110 s electronic parts Wipe the CTR 110 with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it look ing new Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the CTR 110 Modifying or tampering with the CTR 110 s internal components can cause a malfunction invalidate your CTR 110 s warranty and void your FCC authoriza tion to operate it If your CTR 110 is not performing as it should take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance aa ANG EA AZ E 14 733 fm Page 14 Thursday July 1 1999 9 00 AM 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 cassette players performance To prevent noise poor high frequency response clean the cas sette player s tape handling parts af ter every 20 hours of use Your local RadioShack store sells a complete line of cassette deck cleaning sup plies
13. e over that side s erase protection hole Be sure you cover only the hole originally covered by the erase protection tab Illustration 11 p Sp NS 14 733 fm Page 12 Thursday July 1 1999 9 00 AM Caution Removing the erase protection tabs does not prevent a bulk eraser from erasing a cassette tape Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality After you play a cassette tape sever al times the tape might become tightly wound on the reels This can cause playback sound quality to de teriorate To restore the sound quality fast forward the tape from the beginning to the end of one side then com pletely 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 NZ 14 733 fm Page 13 Thursday July 1 1999 9 00 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Optimus CTR 110 Extended Bass AM FM Cassette Recorder is an exam ple of superior design and craftsmanship The following suggestions will help you care for your CTR 110 so you can enjoy it for years Keep the CTR 110 dry If it gets wet wipe it dry immediately Liq uids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic cir cuits Use and store the CTR 110 only in normal temperature environ ments Temper
14. sconnects the built in speaker Listening Safely To protect your hearing follow these guidelines when you use earphones Set the volume to the lowest set ting before you begin listening After you begin listening adjust the volume to a comfortable level Do not listen at extremely high volume levels Extended high volume listening can lead to per manent hearing loss Once you set the volume do not increase it Over time your ears adapt to the volume level so a volume level that does not cause discomfort might still damage your hearing T p Sp NS 14 733 fm Page 7 Thursday July 1 1999 9 00 AM Traffic Safety Do not wear earphones while operat ing a motor vehicle or riding a bicy cle This can create a traffic hazard and could be illegal in some areas Even though some earphones are designed to let you hear some out side sounds when listening at normal volume levels they still can present a traffic hazard T Bi RADIO OPERATION T 1 Set FUNCTION to RADIO to turn 4 Adjust VOLUME MIN MAX to a on the radio comfortable listening level Illustration Illustration 2 Set BAND to AM or FM 5 Set E BASS ON OFF to ON to boost low frequency sounds Set it to OFF for normal bass sound Illustration Illustration 3 Rotate the tuning control to select the desired station 6 Set FUNCTION to TAPE to turn off the radio Illustration Illus
15. tration Notes The AM antenna is built in To improve AM reception reposi tion the CTR 110 For the best FM reception fully extend the telescoping antenna and swivel it to the position that produces the best reception Sp NS 14 733 fm Page 9 Thursday July 1 1999 9 00 AM f QASSETTE PLAYER OPERATION id LOADING A CASSETTE 4 Gently close the compartment s TAPE door 1 Take up any slack in the tape by turning the cassette s hub with a PLAYING A CASSETTE pencil If you do not remove TAPE excess slack the tape could become tangled in the record 1 Set FUNCTION to TAPE playback mechanism 2 With a cassette loaded in the compartment press PLAY Illustration Illustration 2 Press STOP EJECT to open the Notes cassette compartment s door Press PAUSE to temporarily stop playback Press PAUSE again to resume playback Illustration g sd Illustration 3 Load the cassette with its open edge facing up its full reel to the right and the desired side toward you Press FAST F to fast for ward or REWIND gt to rewind the tape to the desired location Illustration Illustration a aa p EA NZ T E 14 733 fm Page 10 Thursday July 1 1999 9 00 AM 3 Adjust VOLUME MIN MAX to a comfortable listening level 4 Set E BASS ON OFF to ON to boost low frequency sounds Set it to OFF for normal bass sound 5
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