Optimus CD-3690 (42-5076) CD Player User Manual
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1. amp 14 1111 fm Page 1 Thursday July 1 1999 12 55 PM a ANS Cat No 14 1111 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment CTR 106 Voice Activated Cassette Tape Recorder OPTIMUS o Ss JA a 4 14 1111 fm Page 2 Thursday July 1 1999 12 55 PM FEATURES Your Optimus CTR 106 Voice Activated Cassette Tape Recorder gives you a convenient and reliable way to record live audio You can manually start recording or set the CTR 106 to automatically start recording when the re corder picks up sound Because the CTR 106 does not record long periods of si lence you not only save tape space and battery power you also save time when you try to find a certain section on the tape Your recorder is small enough to fit in a brief case or purse so you can take it almost anywhere meetings lectures and so on The cassette recorder includes these special features Voice Activated Circuit automatically starts record ing when the recorder picks up sound and stops record ing within 5 seconds after the sound falls below a set level Built In Condenser Microphone helps provide quali ty recordings Digital Tape Counter helps you quickly return to a specific section on the tape 1997 Tandy Corporation All Rights Reserved Optimus and RadioShack are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation 2 W Ais A LY 14 1111 fm Page 3 Thursday2. s coating can accumu late on the tape heads and other parts that the tape touches This can greatly reduce the performance of the cassette player To prevent noise and poor high frequen cy response clean the cassette players tape handling parts after about 20 hours of use Your local RadioShack store sells cassette deck head cleaning kits 21 DA Ais A LY 14 1111 fm Page 22 Thursday July 1 1999 12 55 PM 1 Disconnect all power sources 2 Open the cassette compartment door 3 Hold down the erase protection tab sensor then press RECORD to expose the tape handling parts 4 Use a cotton swab dipped in denatured alcohol or tape head cleaning solution to clean the record play head pinch roller capstan erase head and tape guides Illust 5 When you finish cleaning press STOP and close the compartment Then reconnect power WZ o e ae A LY 14 1111 fm Page 23 Thursday July 1 1999 12 55 PM p SPECIFICATIONS Tape System 2 Track Monophonic Cassette For use with normal bias tape Type 1 only Tape Speed ccecesccceeessecereeeeseees 17 8 ips 4 75 cm sec Wow and Flutter 0 35 WRMS Signal to Noise Ratio 42 dB Erase System 0 eeeseccceeeseceeceeeeseceeeeenseceeeeeeneeaes Magnet Record Systa enean aa a aei AC Bias Power Requirements DO acini Two AA Batteries Cat No 23 552 or 12 Volts from a Vehicle s Cigarette Lighter Socket with DC Auto
3. 2 Press lt PLAY Illust 3 Adjust VOLUME to the desired level Illust 4 To stop the tape press li STOP or let the tape auto matically stop when it reaches the end WZ e e a A LINY 14 1111 fm Page 15 Thursday July 1 1999 12 55 PM USING FAST F AND REWIND To rapidly advance or rewind the tape press 4q FAST F or gt REWIND The button locks and the tape fast for wards or rewinds to the end or until you press W STOP When the tape reaches the end press W STOP to re lease the button and the tape handling parts Illust USING THE TAPE COUNTER The tape counter shows you the tape s current playing position making it easier to locate a particular segment Before you play a tape press the reset button to reset the counter to 000 As the tape plays note the position you want to return to later Illust 15 ae VP o e ae A LY 14 1111 fm Page 16 Thursday July 1 1999 12 55 PM RECORDING Notes We recommend you use normal bias Type l cas sette tapes such as RadioShack LN and XR tape e We recommend regular length 60 or 90 minute cassette tapes We do not recommend long play cas sette tapes such as C 120s because they are thin and can easily tangle e The ALC automatic level control circuit automati cally sets the recording level VOLUME has no effect Caution Never try to force down RECORD after you remove an erase protection tab see Pre
4. Adapter 3 Volt DC Output Cat No 270 1560 AC reee i iE 120 Volts with AC Adapter 3 Volt DC Output Cat No 273 1654 Size HWD s ssssnssnsnssneneeeeneene 51 16 x 31 2 x 11 4 Inches 128 x 89 x 32 mm Welg cantina 7 1 oz 201 g Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice 23 ae 2 Gs V LY 14 1111 fm Page 24 Thursday July 1 1999 12 55 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 Ra dioShack 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 LIABILITY OR RE SPONSIBILITY 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 PROP ERTY REVENUE OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAG
5. adapter Connecting an AC adapter automatically disconnects internal batteries lt P e V LY 14 1111 fm Page 8 Thursday July 1 1999 12 55 PM e Always plug the adapter into the recorder before you plug it into the AC outlet Always unplug the adapter from the AC outlet before you unplug it from the recorder Illust 1 Set the adapter s voltage switch to 3V 2 Attach the 3 4 mm outer diameter 1 3 mm inner diameter barrel plug to the AC adapter s cord with the tip set to negative 3 Insert the plug into the recorder s DC 3V jack 4 Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet WZ o e ae A LY 14 1111 fm Page 9 Thursday July 1 1999 12 55 PM t Using DC Power To power the recorder from your vehicle s cigarette lighter socket you need a DC adapter not supplied such as Cat No 270 1560 Cautions e You must use an adapter that supplies 3 volts and delivers at least 300 milliamps Its center tip must be set to negative and it must have a plug that properly fits the CTR 106 s DC 3V jack The recommended adapter meets these specifications Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could dam age the CTR 106 or the adapter e Connecting a DC adapter automatically disconnects internal batteries e Always plug the adapter into the recorder before you plug it into the cigarette lighter socket Always unplug the adapter from the ci
6. ES 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 exclu sions 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 Ra dioShack 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 prod ucts 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 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 instruc tions improper installation or maintenance alteration lightning or other incidence of ex cess voltage or current b any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility c
7. July 1 1999 12 55 PM Automatic Level Control ALC Circuit automatically adjusts to the proper recording level Auto Stop during playback and recording stops the recorder and releases the tape mechanism when the tape reaches the end to save battery power and protect your cassette tape Three Way Power lets you operate your cassette re corder using internal batteries an AC outlet using an op tional adapter or your vehicle s cigarette lighter socket using an optional adapter Earphone lets you listen without disturbing others You can also use the earphone to monitor a recording and check the microphone s sensitivity Built In Speaker lets you listen to your recorder with out an earphone i Va e AY f amp 14 1111 fm Page 4 Thursday July 1 1999 12 55 PM CONTENTS Preparation muncar an 5 Powering the Recorder ecccceeeeesseeeeeeeneeeeeeenes 5 Using Internal Battery Power cece 5 Using AG POW sishcccsa elect centers eel ieeiiens 7 Using DC Power o eeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeneeeees 9 Using the Earphone sesasi raara 11 Listening Safely cecceeessseeeeeeesseceeeeeneeees 12 Tatie Satety gt sicctiwenicciied E RENA 12 Operation lt aiaiai eects addan ioii dadai iiaa 13 Loading a Cassette Tape ecne 13 Playing a Tape sassen e i aai 14 Using Fast F and Rewind cccccceeseteeeeees 15 Using the
8. Tape Counter ccecceeeeeeeeeeeeeees 15 Recording ssie sarn A 16 Using Voice Activation VOX assess 16 Manual Recording eessen 17 Tape TIPS mearra aaaea AA AA EaR i 18 Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality 18 Preventing Accidental Erasure 000 18 Erasing a Cassette Tape ecese 19 Maintenance osincs fees cteed ccceececce EnaA EENE 20 Cleaning the Tape Handling Parts 21 SPECITICATIONS sissi a aa aa ar eet eee 23 o W Gs AY t amp 14 1111 fm Page 5 Thursday July 1 1999 12 55 PM PREPARATION POWERING THE RECORDER For portable use you can power the recorder from inter nal batteries You can also power it from a standard AC outlet or your vehicle s cigarette lighter socket Using Internal Battery Power The recorder uses two AA batteries For the best results we recommend alkaline batteries such as RadioShack Cat No 23 552 Or you can use rechargeable nickel cadmium batteries such as Cat No 23 125 with a bat tery charger Cat No 23 133 Cautions e Use only fresh batteries of the recommended size and type e Do not mix old and new batteries different types of batteries standard alkaline or rechargeable or rechargeable batteries of different capacities W Ais V LY 14 1111 fm Page 6 Thursday July 1 1999 12 55 PM Follow these steps to install batteries Illust 1 Sli
9. 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 RadioShack A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth Texas 76102 6A7 Printed in Hong Kong DP Ais
10. ctivated Cassette Tape Recorder is an example of superior design and craftsmanship The following suggestions will help you care for your recorder so you can enjoy it for years Keep the recorder dry If it gets wet wipe it dry immediately Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic cir cuits Use and store the recorder only in normal temperature environments Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices and distort or melt plastic parts 2 Q Keep the recorder away from dust and dirt which can cause premature wear of parts Ty Up Yy O Handle the recorder gently and carefully Dropping it can damage circuit boards and cases and can cause the recorder to work improperly WZ e e a AY t 14 1111 fm Page 21 Thursday July 1 1999 12 55PM Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type Batteries can leak chemicals that damage your recorder s electronic parts Wipe the recorder with a damp cloth occa sionally to keep it looking new Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the recorder Modifying or tampering with the recorder s internal parts can cause a malfunction and might invalidate your re corder s warranty If your recorder is not operating as it should take it to your local RadioShack store for assis tance CLEANING THE TAPE HANDLING PARTS Dirt dust or particles of the tape
11. de the battery compartment cover in the direction shown by the arrow on the cover 2 Install two AA batteries as indicated by the polarity symbols and marked on the back of the recorder 3 Replace the cover Cautions e If you do not plan to use the recorder for a week or more or you plan to use only another power source remove the batteries e Always dispose of old batteries promptly and prop erly WZ e e a A LY 14 1111 fm Page 7 Thursday July 1 1999 12 55 PM Important Your recorder is capable of using recharge able nickel cadmium batteries At the end of the batteries useful life they must be recycled or disposed of properly Contact your local county or state hazardous waste management authorities for information on recycling or disposal programs in your area Some options that might be available are municipal curbside collection drop off boxes at retailers recycling collection centers and mail back programs Using AC Power To power the recorder from an AC outlet you need an AC adapter not supplied such as Cat No 273 1654 Cautions e You must use an adapter that supplies 3 volts and delivers at least 300 milliamps Its center tip must be set to negative and it must have a plug that properly fits the CTR 106 s DC 3V jack The recommended adapter meets these specifications Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could dam age the CTR 106 or the
12. e then completely re wind 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 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 pro tect a recording from being acci Illust dentally recorded over or erased use a screwdriver to re move one or both of the cassette tape s erase protection tabs 18 WZ o e L A LY 14 1111 fm Page 19 Thursday July 1 1999 12 55 PM t 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 Illust Caution Removing the erase protection tabs does not prevent a bulk eraser from erasing a cassette tape Erasing a Cassette Tape 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 such as Cat No 44 232 19 ae J0 e A LINY 14 1111 fm Page 20 Thursday July 1 1999 12 55 PM p MAINTENANCE Your CTR 106 Voice A
13. garette lighter socket before you unplug it from the recorder DA Ais V LY 14 1111 fm Page 10 Thursday July 1 1999 12 55 PM a Follow these steps to power the recorder from your vehi cle s cigarette lighter socket Illust 1 Set the adapter s voltage switch to 3V 2 Attach the 3 4 mm outer diameter 1 3 mm inner diameter barrel plug to the DC adapter s cord with the tip set to negative 3 Insert the plug into the recorder s DC 3V jack 4 Plug the adapter into the vehicle s cigarette lighter socket Note If the recorder does not operate properly when powered from your vehicle s battery unplug the adapter from the cigarette lighter socket and clean the socket to remove any ashes or other debris WZ o e a A LY 14 1111 fm Page 11 Thursday July 1 1999 12 55 PM t USING THE EARPHONE You can use the earphone for private listening You can also monitor a recording and check the microphone s sensitivity see Using Voice Activation VOX on Page 16 Insert the earphone s s inch plug into the EAR jack Illust Note Connecting the earphone disconnects the record er s built in speaker 11 ae VP o e ae A LY 14 1111 fm Page 12 Thursday July 1 1999 12 55 PM Listening Safely To protect your hearing follow these guidelines when you use an earphone e Do not listen at extremely high volume levels Extended hig
14. h volume listening can lead to perma nent hearing loss Set the volume to its lowest level before you begin listening After you put on the earphone adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level Do not increase the volume once you have estab lished a comfortable listening level Over time your ears adapt to the volume level so a volume level that does not cause discomfort might still damage your hearing Traffic Safety Do not wear an earphone while operating a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle This can cause a traffic hazard and could be illegal in some areas Even though some earphones let you hear outside sounds when listening at normal volume levels they still can present a traffic hazard WZ e e a 14 1111 fm Page 13 Thursday July 1 1999 12 55PM OPERATION LOADING A CASSETTE TAPE 1 Take up any slack in the cassette tape by turning the hub with a pencil to prevent the tape from becoming tangled in the tape mechanism Do not touch the tape Illust 2 Open the cassette compartment door by lifting it at the notch Insert a cassette tape into the door guides so the cassette s open edge faces out the side you want to play or record on faces the compartment win dow and the full reel is to the left Illust 3 Close the cassette compartment door 13 ae VP o e ae A LINY 14 1111 fm Page 14 Thursday July 1 1999 12 55 PM PLAYING A TAPE 1 Load a cassette
15. venting Acci dental Erasure on Page 18 You might damage the re corder Using Voice Activation VOX 1 Load a blank cassette or one you want to record over into the tape compartment 2 Set VOICE ACTIVATION to IN Illust WZ e e a A LY 14 1111 fm Page 17 Thursday July 1 1999 12 55 PM 3 Press RECORD Recording begins when the voice activation mechanism detects a sound Illust 4 To cause soft sound levels to activate recording rotate VOLUME VOX SENS toward MAX To automati cally record only louder sounds rotate VOLUME VOX SENS toward MIN This does not change the volume of the recording The RECORD BATTERY indicator lights during recording The louder the sound the brighter the indi cator glows Manual Recording Set VOICE ACTIVATION to OUT then press RECORD to record continuously For the best quality recordings place the recorder 1 to 5 feet from the sound source Recording automatically stops when the recorder reaches the end of the tape side To manually stop recording press W STOP 17 ae NZ o e ae A LY 14 1111 fm Page 18 Thursday July 1 1999 12 55 PM TAPE TIPS 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 sid
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