Optimus CTR-109 Cassette Player User Manual
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1. External source 3 Start the external audio source and set its volume control to a nor mal listening level 4 Press RECORD to begin record ing Both PLAY and RECORD lock down Note To temporarily stop record ing press PAUSE To resume recording press PAUSE again 5 Press STOP EJECT to stop record ing Then stop the audio source Note During recording the speaker is muted If you want to monitor the re cording use the supplied earphone USING THE TAPE COUNTER You can use the tape counter to help you find specific locations on the tape At the beginning of a tape press TAPE COUNTER to reset the tape counter to 000 Then note the counter s reading at the beginning of each selection To return to a selection fast forward or rewind the tape until the counter shows the noted reading TAPE TIPS Recommended Tapes Tape quality greatly affects the quality of the recording We recommend ex tended range or low noise Type 1 reg ular length 60 or 90 minute normal bias cassette tapes We do not recom mend long play cassette tapes such as C 120s because they are thin and can easily tangle Erasing a Cassette Tape To record over a cassette tape simply record as usual The cassette deck records over the previous recording T Zl SW 14 1116 fm Page 12 Friday January 8 1999 10 30 AM T To erase the entire cassette2. T e 14 1116 fm Page Friday January 8 1999 10 30 AM Cat No 14 1116 A OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment CTR 109 ACeDC Portable Cassette Recorder OPTIMUS e 46 14 1116 fm Page 2 Friday January 8 1999 10 30 AM T E FEATURES Your RadioShack CTR 109 AC DC Portable Cassette Recorder is a multi functional recorder that includes a tone control and tape counter Easy to use and reliable it is ideal for both personal and business use Its features include Automatic Stop protects the tape and tape handling parts by automati cally stopping the tape when it reaches the end Tape Counter helps you locate specific sections on the tape Built In Condenser Microphone gives you high sensitivity for recording speakers from several feet away such as at conferences MIC Jack lets you connect an op tional external microphone to record from longer distances Automatic Level Control ALC Cir cuit automatically ensures the proper recording level Record Indicator lights steadily to confirm you are recording Tone Control lets you customize the sound to your personal preference Cue Review lets you listen to re cordings at high speed so you can find a particular section Three Power Sources let you pow er the recorder from four C batteries standard AC power with the supplied power cord o
3. cas sette 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 T Zl 14 1116 fm Page 13 Friday January 8 1999 10 30 AM T MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack CTR 109 AC DC Portable Cassette Recorder is an example of superior design and craftsmanship The following suggestions will help you care for your CTR 109 so you can enjoy it for years Keep the CTR 109 dry If it gets wet wipe it dry immediately Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits Handle the CTR 109 gently and carefully Dropping it can damage C3 circuit boards and cases and can cause the CTR 109 to work improp erly Use and store the CTR 109 only in normal temperature environ NY ments Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic de vices and distort or melt plastic parts D n Wipe the CTR 109 with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking G new Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong deter 8 Q Keep the CTR 109 away from dust and dirt which can cause prema ture wear of parts gents to clean the CTR 109 Modifying or tampering with the CTR 109 s internal components can cause a mal function and might invalidate your CTR 109 s warranty If your CTR 109 is not per forming as it should take it to your local RadioShack store for as
4. tape in sert the supplied erasing plug into the MIC jack and press RECORD Be sure you have not connected anything to the AUX jack If you need to erase an entire cassette you might prefer using a bulk tape eraser available at your local RadioShack store Preventing Accidental Erasure Cassette tapes have two erase protec tion tabs one for each side When a tab is in place you can record on that side To protect a recording from being acci dentally recorded over or erased use a screwdriver to remove one or both of the cassette tape s erase protection tabs This prevents RECORD from be ing pressed Side A Tab 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 pro tection hole Be sure you cover only the hole originally covered by the erase protection tab Caution Removing the erase protec tion tabs does not prevent a bulk eras er from erasing a cassette tape 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
5. want to record over into the cassette compartment 2 Place the CTR 109 2 to 3 feet REM MIC TONE VOLUME a from the recording source 4 Press STOP to completely stop 3 Press RECORD to begin record playback before it automatically ing Both PLAY and RECORD lock stops Press STOP EJECT again to down open the cassette compartment and remove the cassette tape CTR 109 CASSETTE RECORDER AC DC BATTERY RECORDING Notes Note To temporarily stop record ing press PAUSE Press PAUSE again to resume recording Before you load a cassette tape for recording be sure its erase protection tabs are in place see Preventing Accidental Erasure 4 Speak into MIC on Page 12 The recorders Automatic Level Control ALC circuit automatically MEL adjusts the recording level VOL UME has no effect on recording 5 Press STOP EJECT to stop record ing 4 4 SW 14 1116 fm Page 10 Friday January 8 1999 10 30 AM T Using an External Microphone You can connect an external micro phone not supplied with a s inch plug to the CTR 109 Your local RadioShack store sells a variety of mi crophones Note Connecting an external micro phone automatically disconnects the built in microphone Follow these steps to record using an external microphone 1 Load a blank cassette tape or one you want to record over into the cassette compart
6. HE 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 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 abnor
7. gh volume listening can lead to permanent hearing loss 4 1 14 1116 fm Page 8 Friday January 8 1999 10 30 AM OPERATION LOADING A CASSETTE TAPE 1 Take up any slack in the tape by turning one of the cassette s hubs with a pencil Caution If you do not remove the excess slack the tape could become tangled in the record playback mechanism 2 Press STOP EJECT to open the cassette compartment door 3 Load the cassette into the slot in the door with its open edge out the side you want to play facing up and its full reel to the left 4 Close the door e 8 t gt PLAYING A CASSETTE TAPE 1 Load the cassette tape 2 Press PLAY The cassette plays until it reaches the end of the side then it automatically stops CTR 109 CASSETTE RECORDER AC DC BATTERY Notes Press PAUSE to temporarily stop playback Press PAUSE again to resume playback If you hold down REWIND REVIEW or FAST F CUE while the tape is playing you can hear the tape as it moves at a faster speed This makes it easy to locate a specific part of a recording When you release REWIND REVIEW or FAST F CUE the tape plays at its nor mal speed T di 14 1116 fm Page 9 Friday January 8 1999 10 30 AM 3 Adjust VOLUME and TONE as Using the Built In Microphone desired 1 Load a blank cassette tape or one you
8. mal 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 C2132 920 0 05 02A99 Printed in China Z1
9. ment 2 Insert the microphone s plug into the CTR 109 s MIC jack Note If the external microphone has a separate smaller plug for remote operation insert that plug into the REM jack Then you can use the microphone s remote switch to stop or start recording 3 Press RECORD to begin record ing Both PLAY and RECORD lock down Note To temporarily stop record ing press PAUSE Press PAUSE again to resume recording 4 Speak into the external micro phone 5 Press STOP EJECT to stop record ing Recording from a Connected Audio Source You can record directly from an exter nal audio source such as a radio tape deck or CD player To make the con nection you need a suitable mono patch cord with a s inch plug avail able at your local RadioShack store Note Before you connect an external audio source to the recorder be sure the source s and the recorder s volume controls are set to their minimum set tings Follow these steps to record from an external audio source Note If you connected an external mi crophone disconnect it 1 Load a blank cassette tape or one you want to record over into the cassette compartment E T Zl E 14 1116 fm Page 11 Friday January 8 1999 10 30 AM T 2 Connect the external source to the AUX jack using a patch cord with a Ys inch plug
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11. r vehicle DC power with an optional DC adapter AUX Jack lets you connect from an external sound source so you can record directly from it Supplied Earphone lets you listen to the recorder without disturbing oth ers Supplied Erase Plug makes eras ing a cassette tape easy Built In Carrying Handle lets you easily carry the cassette recorder any where you go 1997 1999 Tandy Corporation All Rights Reserved Optimus and RadioShack are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation 2 T Zl 71 14 1116 fm Page 3 Friday January 8 1999 10 30 AM Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this product to rain or moisture AN RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK N DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICE ABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVIC ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated dan gerous voltage within the system s enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of elec tric shock Do not open the system s case This symbol is intended to inform you N that important operating and mainte nance instructions are included in the literature accompanying this system 4 1 14 1116 fm Page 4 Friday January 8 1999 10 30 AM T CONTENTS Prepara D DELE 5 Connecting POWOLI ine iex
12. ry 8 1999 10 30 AM L T PREPARATION ab CONNECTING POWER You can power the CTR 109 from any of three power sources Internal batteries Standard AC power with the sup plied power cord e Your vehicles cigarette lighter socket with an optional DC adapter Note Connecting the power cord or a DC adapter disconnects the internal batteries Using Internal Batteries You can power the CTR 109 from four C batteries not supplied For the best performance we recommend alkaline batteries such as RadioShack Cat No 23 551 651 1 Press down on the battery com partment cover and slide it off in the direction of the arrow on the cover 2 Install the batteries as indicated by the polarity symbols and marked inside the compartment Cautions Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recom mended type Do not mix old and new batter ies different types of batteries standard alkaline or re chargeable or rechargeable batteries of different capacities 3 Replace the cover When the record indicator becomes dim replace the batteries Cautions Always dispose of old batteries promptly and properly Never leave dead old or weak batteries in the CTR 109 They can leak chemicals and corrode or damage electronic circuits If you do not plan to use the CTR 109 for a week or more or if you plan to use an adapter only remove the batterie
13. s to protect the CTR 109 from possible battery leakage E e S di SW 14 1116 fm Page 6 Friday January 8 1999 10 30 AM T Using AC Power To power the CTR 109 from standard AC power plug the supplied power cord into the AC IN jack on the side of the CTR 109 Then plug the other end into a standard AC outlet Cautions Always plug the power cord into the AC IN jack before you plug it into the AC outlet and always unplug the power cord from the AC outlet before you unplug it from the AC IN jack The power cord has a polarized plug that is designed to fit into the recorder s jack only one way If the plug does not easily fit into the jack do not force it Simply turn it over and try again Using Vehicle Battery Power You can power the CTR 109 from your vehicle s cigarette lighter socket using a DC adapter such as Cat No 273 1802 not supplied Cautions You must use a DC adapter that supplies 6 volts and delivers at least 300 milliamps Its center tip must be set to negative and its plug ust correctly fit the CTR 109 s DC IN 6V jack The recom mended adapter meets these specifications Using an adapter that does not could damage the CTR 109 or the adapter Always plug the adapter into the CTR 109 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 109 Follow these
14. sistance 13 T S Al en Page 14 Friday January 8 1999 10 30 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 cause noise and poor high frequency response which can greatly reduce the cassette play er s performance To help keep the cassette player work ing at its best clean the cassette play er s tape handling parts after every 20 hours of use using a tape cleaning kit such as Cat No 44 1115 1 Remove the batteries and discon nect any other power source 2 Open the cassette compartment cover 3 Press the erase protection tab sensor then RECORD to expose the tape handling parts E 4 Gently clean the capstan pinch roller tape guides and record play head Tape Guides Capstan p me ae Head e A icy ea Cotton Swab 5 When you finish cleaning press STOP and close the compartment door Then reconnect power T Zl 14 1116 fm Page 15 Friday January 8 1999 10 30 AM SPECIFICATIONS CASSETTE PLAYER Track System uere i edu Regg vex Pre teed 2 Track Monaural Tape Speed testin aaan a ete dtr er Reds 4 75 cm s Recording System eiie d bo md ed e e a aai adat AC Bias Frequency Response 6 dB sse 125 Hz 6 3 kHz Signal to Noise Ratio sssssssssssssssseseeee eene enne 40 dB Wo
15. steps to use vehicle bat tery power 1 Set the DC adapters voltage switch to 6V 2 Insert the adapters barrel plug into the CTR 109 s DC IN ev jack ab E d NS 14 1116 fm Page 7 Friday January 8 1999 10 30 AM 3 Insert the adapters larger plug Once you set the volume do not into the vehicle s cigarette lighter increase it Over time your ears Socket adapt to the volume level so a vol ume level that does not cause dis comfort might still damage your USING AN EARPHONE hearing For private listening insert the sup plied earphone s s inch plug into the EAR jack Traffic Safety Do not wear an earphone while operat 9 ing a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle 1 This can create a traffic hazard and can be illegal in some areas ums HE ae oe ae oe oe 999 7 omna t Even though some earphones let you hear some outside sounds when lis tening at normal volume levels they still can present a traffic hazard Note Connecting the earphone auto matically disconnects the built in speaker Listening Safely To protect your hearing follow these guidelines when you use the ear phone 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 vol ume levels Extended hi
16. w and Flutter WRMS sssssssseeeeeeen Less Than 0 35 GENERAL Power Requirements ccccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeaeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeseaaees AC 120V 60 Hz or Four C Batteries or DC 6V with Optional Adapter Cat No 273 1802 Dimensions HWD sss 95 8 x 51 2 x 17 s Inches 246 x 141 x 47 mm Weight without batteries sss nnn 1 12 lbs 0 508 kg Included Accessories ssssseenm enm enne Erase Plug Earphone AC Power Cord Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specifications are subject to change without notice 15 T SW e 14 1116 fm Page 16 Friday January 8 1999 10 30 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 DURATION 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 T
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