Optimus CTR-107 Cassette Player User Manual
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1. 14 1112 fm Page 1 Thursday July 1 1999 1 05 PM Cat No 14 1112 OWNER S MANUAL a Please read before using this equipment CTR 107 Portable Cassette Tape Recorder OPTIMUS PH A 14 1112 fm Page 2 Thursday July 1 1999 1 05 PM FEATURES ee Your Optimus CTR 107 Portable Cassette Tape Re corder has a lightweight portable design that makes it perfect for recording lectures interviews business meetings and speeches The recorder s voice activation feature lets you set the recorder to automatically record only when it picks up sound This saves room on your cassette tape conserves battery power and lets you record without manually stopping the recorder whenever a long pause or break occurs The recorder also includes these features Built In Condenser Microphone provides good quality recordings Built In Speaker lets you listen to your recordings without connecting an earphone Cue Review lets you listen to recordings at a high speed to help you find a particular section 1997 Tandy Corporation All Rights Reserved Optimus is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation RadioShack is a trademark used by Tandy Corporation A o 14 1112 fm Page 3 Thursday July 1 1999 1 05 PM ae Tape Counter helps you quickly locate a specific section on the tape Automatic Level Control ALC Circuit automat2. ically adjusts to the proper recording level Auto Stop automatically stops the recorder when the tape reaches the end during playback or record ing Pause Control lets you edit as you record Three Power Sources let you power the recorder using four AA batteries a standard AC outlet with an optional AC adapter or your vehicle s cigarette lighter socket with an optional DC adapter Built In Carrying Strap lets you easily carry the cassette recorder anywhere you go Supplied Earphone lets you listen in privacy Erase Plug lets you erase a tape without record ing any sound over it MIC Jack lets you connect an optional external mi crophone e ZS 14 1112 fm Page 4 Thursday July 1 1999 1 05 PM CONTENTS Preparation cssecccceseeeseseeesseeseeseesseeeeesseeeeeeneenees 5 Connecting Power 5 Using Internal Batteries 5 Using AC Power 8 Using Vehicle Battery Power 10 Using the Earphone 12 Listening Safely 12 Traffic Safety 13 Operation asse acasos Gece ed as ga eee ee 14 Loading a Cassette Tape eccere 14 Playing a Cassette Tape 16 Using Fast Forward Rewind 18 Using the Tape Counter 19 Recording inerte oR mata isa aaa 20 Using an External Microphone 22 Tape Tips siesiietesstcs
3. 24 Thursday July 1 1999 1 05 PM ae TAPE TIPS Recommended Tapes Tape quality greatly affects the quality of the record ing 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 cas sette 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 usu al The cassette deck records over the previous re cording To erase the entire cassette tape insert the supplied erasing plug into the MIC jack and press RECORD 24 V A E A 14 1112 fm Page 25 Thursday July 1 1999 1 05 PM 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 protection tabs one for each side When a tab is in place you can record on that side To protect a recording from being accidentally record ed 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 25 e A 14 1112 fm Page 26 Thursday July 1 1999 1 05 PM ee 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 the side s erase protection hole Be sure you cover only
4. the hole originally cov ered by the erase protection tab Caution Removing the erase protection tabs does not prevent a bulk tape eraser from erasing a cas sette tape 26 A o 14 1112 fm Page 27 Thursday July 1 1999 1 05 PM ee 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 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 al low any sharp objects near the cassette 27 A 14 1112 fm Page 28 Thursday July 1 1999 1 05 PM MAINTENANCE ae Your Optimus CTR 107 Portable Cassette Tape Re corder is an example of superior design and crafts manship The following suggestions will help you care for your CTR 107 so you can enjoy it for years e Keep the CTR 107 dry If it gets wet wipe it dry immediately Liquids can contain minerals that corrode electronic circuits Use and store the CTR 107 only in normal tem perature environments Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices dam age batteries and distort or melt plastic parts e Ha
5. then press RECORD e To temporarily stop recording press PAUSE Press PAUSE again to resume recording 21 e A 14 1112 fm Page 22 Thursday July 1 1999 1 05 PM ae 4 Press STOP EJECT to stop recording before it automatically stops at the end of the tape side Using an External Microphone You can connect an external microphone not sup plied with a s inch plug to the CTR 107 The proper microphone to use with this recorder is Cat No 33 3014 Its microphone plug correctly fits the CTR 107 s MIC jack Note Connecting an external microphone automati cally disconnects the built in microphone 1 Insert the microphone s e inch plug into the CTR 107 s MIC jack Then follow the steps in Recording on Page 20 22 o 14 1112 fm Page 23 Thursday July 1 1999 1 05 PM WB a Notes e If the external microphone has a separate smaller plug for remote operation insert that plug into the REMOTE jack then use the microphone s switch to turn on and off the recorder If VOICE ACTIVATION is not set to OUT recording only starts when the switch is on and the recorder receives an audible sig nal You can monitor the recording with the sup plied earphone Otherwise do not use the earphone during recording The built in micro phone s circuitry can cause feedback noise in the earphone 2 Speak into the external microphone 23 e A 14 1112 fm Page
6. to you 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 1 97 RadioShack A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth Texas 76102 4A7 Printed in Hong Kong o
7. 12 fm Page 31 Thursday July 1 1999 1 05 PM 3 Use a pencil eraser to press down on the erase protection tab sensor in the cassette compart ment Then press RECORD to expose the tape handling parts 31 a A 14 1112 fm Page 32 Thursday July 1 1999 1 05 PM ae 4 Use a swab dipped in alcohol to gently clean the capstan pinch roller tape guides and tape and erase heads 5 When you finish cleaning press STOP EJECT and close the compartment cover Then recon nect power You can also use a cassette deck cleaning kit avail able from your local RadioShack store 32 14 1112 fm Page 33 Thursday July 1 1999 1 05 PM SPECIFICATIONS CASSETTE PLAYER Tape System 2 Track Monaural Tape Speed semestres 17 s in s Wow and Flutter WRMS csser 0 35 Signal to Noise Ratio cccccceeeeeeeeeeeeees 35 dB Recording System AC Bias Erase System Magnet GENERAL Power Requirements 6 Volts DC 4 AA Batteries Cat No 23 557 AC Adapter Cat No 273 1662 or DC Adapter Cat No 273 1802 Dimensions HWD 73 ex 43 4 x 13 8 Inches 188 x 121 x 36 mm Weight tapas ceded ei ed deg ed eA 14 11 oz 400 gm Included Accessories Earphone Erase Plug Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specifications are subject to change and improve m
8. accident misuse improper or abnormal usage failure to follow instructions improper installation or maintenance alteration lightning or other inci dence of excess voltage or current b any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility c consumables such as fuses or batter ies d cosmetic damage e transportation shipping or insurance costs or f costs of product removal installation set up service adjustment or reinstallation EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRAN TIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANT ABILITY 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 RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY INCLUD ING 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 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
9. cations could dam age the CTR 107 or the adapter e Always plug the DC adapter into the CTR 107 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 107 10 e WB a o 14 1112 fm Page 11 Thursday July 1 1999 1 05 PM Follow these steps to connect the CTR 107 to vehicle battery power 1 Set the DC adapter s voltage switch to 6V 2 Insert the adapter s barrel plug into the CTR 107 s DC 6V jack 3 Plug the adapter s larger plug into the vehicle s cigarette lighter socket 11 _ A 14 1112 fm Page 12 Thursday July 1 1999 1 05 PM ae USING THE EARPHONE To listen in privacy insert the supplied earphone s s inch plug into the EAR jack Note Connecting the earphone automatically discon nects the built in speaker Listening Safely To protect your hearing follow these guidelines when you use the earphone Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening After you begin listening adjust the volume to a comfortable level e Do not listen at extremely high volume levels Extended high volume listening can lead to per manent hearing loss 12 A 14 1112 fm Page 13 Thursday July 1 1999 1 05 PM ae Once you set the volume do not increase it Over time your ears adapt to the volume level so a volume level that do
10. e and type Do not mix old and new batteries different types of batteries standard alkaline or re chargeable or rechargeable batteries of dif ferent capacities Always dispose of old batteries promptly and properly o A 14 1112 fm Page 7 Thursday July 1 1999 1 05 PM WB E Never leave dead old or weak batteries in the CTR 107 Batteries can leak chemicals and corrode or damage electronic circuits 3 Replace the cover Notes e If you plan not to use the CTR 107 for a week or more or you plan to use an AC or DC adapter remove the batteries to protect the CTR 107 from possible battery leakage e When the RECORD BATT indicator becomes dim during operation or does not light when you turn on the recorder replace the batteries o e A 14 1112 fm Page 8 Thursday July 1 1999 1 05 PM ae Important Your recorder is capable of using re chargeable nickel cadmium batteries At the end of the batteries life they must be recycled or disposed of properly Contact your local county or state haz ardous waste management authorities for information on recycling or disposal programs in your area Some options that might be available are municipal curb side collection drop off boxes at retailers such as your local RadioShack store recycling collection cen ters and mail back programs Using AC Power To power the CTR 107 from an AC outlet you need an AC adapter not su
11. ent without notice 33 e o 14 1112 fm Page 34 Thursday July 1 1999 1 05 PM e NOTES N o 4 14 1112 fm Page 35 Thursday July 1 1999 1 05 PM ae 35 e P Zs 14 1112 fm Page 36 Thursday July 1 1999 1 05 PM Limited Ninety Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety 90 days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers 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 Ra dioShack 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 re place 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 be come 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 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
12. es not cause discomfort might still damage your hearing Traffic Safety Do not wear the earphone while operating a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle This can create a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas Even though some earphones are designed to let you hear some outside sounds when listening at normal volume levels they still present a traffic hazard 13 e D ZS 14 1112 fm Page 14 Thursday July 1 1999 1 05 PM OPERATION LOADING A CASSETTE TAPE Note Metal tapes are not recommended for use with this cassette player 1 Take up any slack in the tape by turning one of the cassette s hubs with a pencil Do not touch the tape Caution If you do not remove the excess slack the tape might become tangled in the record playback mechanism 14 o o 14 1112 fm Page 15 Thursday July 1 1999 1 05 PM ee 2 Press STOP EJECT to open the cassette com partment door 3 Load the cassette with its open edge out the side you want to play facing up and its full reel to the left 4 Close the door 15 _ o 14 1112 fm Page 16 Thursday July 1 1999 1 05 PM ae 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 Note Press PAUSE to temporarily stop playback Press PAUSE again to resume playback 16 WB a o 14 1112 fm Pa
13. ge 17 Thursday July 1 1999 1 05 PM 3 Adjust VOLUME as desired 4 Press STOP EJECT to completely stop playback before it automatically stops Press STOP EJECT again to open the cassette compartment and remove the cassette tape 17 o e A 14 1112 fm Page 18 Thursday July 1 1999 1 05 PM ae Using Fast Forward Rewind While the tape is stopped press REVIEW REWIND or CUE FAST F to rapidly wind the tape backward or for ward Press STOP EJECT then PLAY again to resume playback If you press and hold down REVIEW REWIND or CUE FAST F 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 such as the space between tracks When you release REVIEW REWIND or CUE FAST F the tape plays at its normal speed 18 o 14 1112 fm Page 19 Thursday July 1 1999 1 05 PM ae 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 the reset button to reset the tape counter to 000 Then note the counter s reading at the beginnng of each selection To return to a selection fast forward or rewind the tape until the counter shows the noted reading 19 e A 14 1112 fm Page 20 Thursday July 1 1999 1 05 PM ae RECORDING Notes Before you load a cassette tape for recording be sure its erase protect
14. ion tabs are in place see Preventing Accidental Erasure on Page 25 e The recorder s Automatic Level Control ALC circuit automatically adjusts the recording level VOLUME has no effect on recording 1 Load a blank cassette tape or one you want to record over into the cassette compartment 2 Set VOICE ACTIVATION to the desired sensitivity HIGH begins recording from soft low sounds as well as loud sounds LOW requires a normal to loud sound to begin recording 20 o 14 1112 fm Page 21 Thursday July 1 1999 1 05 PM ae OUT immediately begins recording when you press RECORD unless PAUSE is pressed down 3 Press RECORD to begin recording Both PLAY and RECORD lock down As the recorder records the RECORD BATT indicator flashes Notes If VOICE ACTIVATION is set to HIGH or LOW recording begins when the recorder detects an audible signal If the sound stops or becomes inaudible for about 5 seconds the recorder automatically stops The recorder automatically starts recording again when the recorder receives another audible signal If you press and hold down REVIEW REWIND or CUE FAST F while recording the RECORD button releases and the tape rewinds or fast forwards You can hear the recorded sound so you can locate any desired segment on the tape When you release REVIEW REWIND or CUE FAST F the recorder plays the cassette To continue recording press STOP EJECT
15. ndle the CTR 107 gently and carefully Drop ping it can damage circuit boards and cases and can cause the CTR 107 to work improperly e Keep the CTR 107 away from dust and dirt which can cause premature wear of parts e Use only fresh batteries of the recommended size and type Old batteries can leak chemicals that can damage your CTR 107 s electronic cir cuits e Wipe the CTR 107 with a damp cloth occasion ally to keep it looking new Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong deter gents to clean your CTR 107 28 A 14 1112 fm Page 29 Thursday July 1 1999 1 05 PM ee Modifying or tampering with the CTR 107 s internal components can cause a malfunction and might in validate your CTR 107 s warranty If your CTR 107 is not performing as it should take it to your local Ra dioShack store for assistance 29 o 14 1112 fm Page 30 Thursday July 1 1999 1 05 PM ee CLEANING THE TAPE HANDLING PARTS Dirt dust or particles of the tape s coating can accu mulate on the tape heads and other parts that the tape touches This can greatly reduce the cassette player s performance To help keep the cassette player working at its best clean the cassette player s tape handling parts after every 20 hours of use 1 Remove the batteries and disconnect any other power source 2 Open the cassette compartment cover 30 WB a o 14 11
16. pplied such as Cat No 273 l 1663 or 273 1664 Cautions The recommended AC adapter supplies 6 volts and delivers at least 300 millliamps Its center tip is set to negative and its plug correctly fits the DC 6V jack on the CTR 107 Using an adaper that does not meet these specifications could seriously damage the CTR 107 or the adapter A 14 1112 fm Page 9 Thursday July 1 1999 1 05 PM WB E e Always plug the AC adapter into the CTR 107 before you plug it into the AC outlet and unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet before you unplug its barrel plug from the CTR 107 Follow these steps to connect the CTR 107 to AC power 1 Set the adapter s voltage switch to 6V 2 Insert the adapter s 5 5 mm outer diameter 2 1 mm inner diameter barrel plug into the adapter s cord so it reads TIP 3 Insert the AC adapter s barrel plug into the DC 6V jack on the CTR 107 4 Plug the AC adapter into a standard AC outlet ve A 14 1112 fm Page 10 Thursday July 1 1999 1 05 PM ae Using Vehicle Battery Power You can power the CTR 107 from your vehicle s ciga rette lighter socket using a DC adapter not supplied such as Cat No 273 1802 Cautions The recommended DC adapter supplies 6 volts and delivers at least 300 milliamps Its center tip is set to negative and its plug correctly fits the CTR 107 s DC 6V jack Using an adapter that does not meet these specifi
17. tet aar TEASER 24 Recommended Tapes 24 Erasing a Cassette Tape 24 Preventing Accidental Erasure 25 Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality 27 Maintenance ss ssa 28 Cleaning the Tape Handling Parts 30 Specifications e na 33 4 o 14 1112 fm Page 5 Thursday July 1 1999 1 05 PM PREPARATION ee CONNECTING POWER You can power the CTR 107 from any of three power sources Internal batteries e Standard AC power with an optional AC adapter e Your vehicle s cigarette lighter socket with an optional DC adapter Note Connecting an adapter disconnects internal batteries Using Internal Batteries You can power the CTR 107 from four AA batteries not supplied For the best performance we recom mend alkaline batteries such as RadioShack Cat No 23 557 You can also use rechargeable nickel cadmium bat teries Cat No 23 125 with a battery charger Cat No 23 133 _ V A E A 14 1112 fm Page 6 Thursday July 1 1999 1 05 PM Follow these steps to install batteries 1 Press down on the battery compartment cover and slide it off in the direction of the arrows 2 Install the batteries as indicated by the polarity symbols and marked outside the compart ment Cautions Use only fresh batteries of the required siz
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