Optimus 14-1121 Microcassette Recorder User Manual
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1. V LY 14 1121 fm Page 3 Thursday July 1 1999 2 42 PM Mic Sensitivity Switch lets you select low medium or high microphone sensitivity for recording Record Battery Indicator lights when you are recording When you are not it indicates the battery s condition Built In Speaker lets you listen to your recordings Automatic Level Control automatically sets the right re cording level no need to adjust the volume while recording Three Power Sources let you power your recorder from in ternal batteries or from a vehicle s cigarette lighter socket or standard AC power using the appropriate optional adapter We recommend you record the CTR 115 s serial number here The number is inside the cassette compartment Serial Number WZ e e a V LY 14 1121 fm Page 4 Thursday July 1 1999 2 42 PM CONTENTS Preparation cccceseessseeeenseeseseneeeneeeeesneeseeeneesseeeeeeseeeeneeneeeses 5 Before You Begin mene natin dainty 5 Powering the CTR 115 sssssssssssssesnusererssrnernnnsrenneresseeneennne 5 Installing Batteries oo cece eeeeeeeeneeeeeneeeesneeeennaeees 6 Using AG POWET iccc ccciceitate scenes a inadednescactens 7 Using Vehicle Battery Power eee eeeeeeeeeeeeenteeeeeeees 8 Connecting the Earphone eee ee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenteeennaes 10 Listening Safely 0 cc eeeseeesseeeeeseeeeeeeeeesereeessneeeeeees 10 Traffic Safety sic ssiccsavart et acadesece2. amp 14 1121 fm Page 1 Thursday July 1 1999 2 42 PM p ANS Cat No 14 1121 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment CTR 115 Voice Activated Cassette Tape Recorder with Pop Up Microphone OPTIMUS Ss JA a V LY 14 1121 fm Page 2 Thursday July 1 1999 2 42 PM FEATURES Your Optimus CTR 115 Voice Activated Cassette Tape Re corder uses the latest in recording technology to make record ing easy and convenient Recording begins when the CTR 115 detects sound and ends when sound subsides for hands free operation The CTR 115 s microphone is sensitive enough for the board room a seminar or a lecture hall And its small enough to fit in your briefcase or purse so it can go wherever you go The CTR 115 s features include Digital Tape Counter helps you quickly find a specific sec tion on the cassette Tape Speed Selector lets you select normal slow or fast playback speeds Cue Marker lets you insert a tone to mark the beginning or end of a recording Pop Up Mic and External Microphone Jack let you record using either the built in microphone or an external microphone Semi Automatic Shut Off automatically shuts off the re corder at the end of the tape during play or recording 1998 Tandy Corporation All Rights Reserved Optimus and RadioShack are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation A o e ig
3. V LY 14 1121 fm Page 13 Thursday July 1 1999 2 42 PM Note This switch s setting has no effect when recording see Recording on Page 17 5 Rotate VOLUME VOX SENS counterclockwise to its lowest setting a pom Fa iS MIN MAX VOLUME VOX SENS 7 Adjust VOLUME VOX SENS to a comfortable listening level 13 WZ o e a V LY 14 1121 fm Page 14 Thursday July 1 1999 2 42 PM 8 Set VOX TONE to HIGH to emphasize treble sounds or to LOW to reduce them With metal High Bias tape use LOW for a more natural sound HIGH OUT IN 122823 00000 r VOX TONE 9 The CTR 115 automatically stops at the end of the tape Or press STOPO to stop the tape Notes To momentarily stop play slide PAUSE to ON Slide PAUSE to OFF to resume playing 14 WZ e o e a V LY 14 1121 fm Page 15 Thursday July 1 1999 2 42 PM e To rapidly advance or rewind the tape press FAST F CUE lt 4 lt or REWIND REV gt gt The button locks down and the tape continues moving until you press STOP The TAPE SPEED setting affects the fast forward or rewind speed lt lt FAST FICUE REWIND REV e The CTR 115 does not automatically stop when it reaches the end of the tape during fast forward or rewind To pre vent damage to the tape after it has fully wound to either end press STOP to release fast forward or rewind e If you press F
4. 1810 DC adapter AG sitters 120 volts with Cat No 273 1654 AC adapter Size HWD ceeececcccssssssseeseeseeeceees 39 16 x 415 32 x 13 8 Inches 90 5 x 112 x 34 9 mm Weight without batteries ee eeeeeeeeeeesneeeeeeeeeeneeees 5 6 oz 158 g Included Accessories eeen Earphone and Erase Plug Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specifica tions are subject to change and improvement without notice 27 ae A e e a V LY 14 1121 fm Page 28 Thursday July 1 1999 2 42 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 DURA TION 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 LIABIL ITY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFOR MANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVE NIENCE LOSS OF TIME DATA PROPERTY REVENU
5. a V LY 14 1121 fm Page 23 Thursday July 1 1999 2 42 PM TAPE TIPS ERASING A RECORDING If you want to erase an entire cas sette or a portion of a recording in sert the supplied erase plug into the MIC jack Then set VOX TONE to OUT and record silence over the previous recording Or you can quickly erase both sides of a cassette tape using a bulk tape eraser available at your local RadioShack store PREVENTING ACCIDENTAL ERASURE Cassettes 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 screw driver to remove one or both of the cassette tape s erase pro tection tabs This prevents RECORD from being pressed 23 WZ e e a V LY 14 1121 fm Page 24 Thursday July 1 1999 2 42 PM If you later decide to record on a tape side after you have re moved its 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 tape eraser from erasing a cassette tape RESTORING TAPE TENSION AND SOUND QUALITY After you play a cassette tape several times the tape might be come tightly wound on the reels This can cause playback sound quality to deteriorate To restore the sound
6. quality fast forward the tape from the be ginning to the end of one side then completely rewind it Then loosen the tape reels by gently tapping each side of the 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 24 WZ o e e a V LY 14 1121 fm Page 25 Thursday July 1 1999 2 42 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE To enjoy your CTR 115 for a long time e Keep the CTR 115 dry If it gets wet wipe it dry immedi ately e Use and store the CTR 115 only in normal temperature environments e Handle the CTR 115 gently and carefully Don t drop it e Keep the CTR 115 away from dust and dirt e Wipe the CTR 115 with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new Modifying or tampering with the CTR 115 s internal components can cause a malfunction and invalidate its warranty If your CTR 115 is not performing as it should take it to your local Ra dioShack store for assistance CLEANING THE TAPE HANDLING PARTS Dirt dust or particles of the tape s coating can accumulate on the tape heads and other parts the tape touches This can greatly reduce the performance of the cassette recorder After every 20 hours of tape player operation use a cassette deck cleaning kit Cat No 44 1202 or follow these steps to clean the tape handling parts 1 Remove the batteries and dis
7. AST F CUE lt lt or REWIND REV gt gt while the tape plays you hear the tape playing at high speed This can help you locate a specific portion of the tape 15 WZ oe e e a V LY 14 1121 fm Page 16 Thursday July 1 1999 2 42 PM USING THE TAPE COUNTER You can use the tape counter to give you an indication of the tape s position Before playing a tape press the tape counter reset button to set the counter to 000 When the recorder plays the numbers advance to show the amount of tape that has moved past the tape heads since the tape began moving When the tape rewinds the numbers de crease 16 WZ e e e a V LY 14 1121 fm Page 17 Thursday July 1 1999 2 42 PM RECORDING Note For the best performance use only regular length 60 or 90 minute cassette tapes We do not recommend long playing cassette tapes such as C 120s because they are extremely thin and can tangle easily USING THE BUILT IN MICROPHONE You can pop up the built in microphone to direct it to the sound source or you can connect an external microphone see Using an External Microphone on Page 21 Follow these steps to use the built in microphone 1 Slide MIC POP UP in the direc tion of the arrow marked under the microphone 2 Slide MIC SENSITIVITY to LOW MEDIUM or HIGH depending on the sound source you want to record For normal recording conditions set the switch t
8. E OR PROFIT OR ANY INDI RECT 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 exclu sion of incidental 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 Ra dioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack 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 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 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 war ranty 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 volt age or current b any repairs ot
9. connect any other power source such as an adapter 25 WZ oe e e a A 14 1121 fm Page 26 Thursday July 1 1999 2 42 PM ae 2 Lift open the cassette compartment door 3 Press the protection tab sensor then press RECORD The tape head assembly moves out 4 Use a cotton swab dipped in tape head cleaner or dena tured alcohol to clean the record playback head pinch roller tape guides and capstans Protection Tab Sensor Tape Guides Capstans I UA V S7 ira Record Playback Head Pinch Roller Cautions e Never touch the front surface of the record playback head with any metallic object e Do not use a tape demagnetizer on this product because such demagnetizers can impair operation of the permanent magnet erasing device 26 WZ eo e e a V LY 14 1121 fm Page 27 Thursday July 1 1999 2 42 PM p SPECIFICATIONS Tape System neeesser 2 track Monophonic Cassette Tape Speed oo eeccessseeeeesseeesseeeeeeees 17 8 ips 4 75 cm sec Wow and Flutter ee eesseeeeeeeeesteeeeeneeeeaees 0 25 WRMS Signal to Noise Ratio ReC Play ceeeessesseeeeeneeeee 38 dB Erase System eiin a a ee te Magnet Record System 2c se hat i a a eee AC Bias Tape Type Recommended Normal Bias Type Power Requirement DG rearea Two AA batteries 3 volts DC or vehicle s cigarette lighter socket with Cat No 273
10. e you plug it into the cigarette lighter socket and that you unplug the adapter from the cigarette lighter socket before you unplug it from the CTR 115 Follow these steps to power the CTR 115 from your vehicle s cigarette lighter socket 1 Set the adapter s voltage switch to 3 volts 2 Insert the adapter s 2 35 mm outer diameter 0 7 mm inner diameter barrel plug into the adapter s cord with the tip set to positive 3 Insert the barrel plug into the CTR 115 s DC IN 3V jack 4 Plug the other end of the adapter into the vehicle s ciga rette lighter socket Note If the CTR 115 does not operate properly when connect ed to a cigarette lighter socket unplug the adapter and clean any ashes and other debris from the socket SP e V LY 14 1121 fm Page 10 Thursday July 1 1999 2 42 PM CONNECTING THE EARPHONE You can use the supplied earphone to listen privately to record ed sound or to monitor recording You can also connect an ex ternal or pillow type speaker not supplied to this jack Note Your local RadioShack store sells a wide variety of speakers Insert the earphone or speaker s 1 8 inch 3 5 mm plug into the EAR jack This automatically disconnects the internal speaker Listening Safely To protect your hearing follow these guidelines when you use the earphone e Do not listen at extremely high volume levels Extended high volume listening can lead to permanent hear
11. her than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Ser vice 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 2133 920 0 01 8A8 Printed in China W LNY
12. ing loss e Set the volume to its lowest level before you begin listen ing After you put on the earphone adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level 10 WZ oe e e a V LY 14 1121 fm Page 11 Thursday July 1 1999 2 42 PM e Do not increase the volume once you have established 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 the earphone while operating a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle This can create a traffic hazard and could be il legal in some areas Even though some earphones let you hear some outside sounds when listening at normal volume levels they still can present a traffic hazard 11 WZ e o e a V LY 14 1121 fm Page 12 Thursday July 1 1999 2 42 PM PLAYING A CASSETTE TAPE 1 Gently pull open the cassette compartment door 2 Use your finger or a pencil to turn the cassette s hub and take up any slack in the tape Do not touch the tape 3 Load a cassette into the door s guides so the cassette s open edge is out and the side you want to play faces the compart ment s window then close the door 4 Set TAPE SPEED to SLOW NORMAL or FAST to suit your listening preference NORMAL SLOW FAST CEELI 20000 q TAPE SPEED 12 SP
13. o MEDIUM If the sound source is weak slide it to HIGH For a strong sound source slide it to LOW 3 To return the microphone to its original position gently press it down until it locks into place 17 A e e a V LY 14 1121 fm Page 18 Thursday July 1 1999 2 42 PM VOX RECORDING When you select VOX recording the CTR 115 automatically begins recording when it receives a sound signal from a voice or other sound and automatically stops when the sound stops For the best recording quality place the recorder about 1 foot from the sound source Because the microphone is so sensi tive it will also pick up a voice or group of voices such as an audience from several feet away 1 Gently pull open the cassette compartment door 2 Use your finger or a pencil to efi gt turn the cassette s hub and take up any tape slack and advance NEE Seaton the cassette past the leader at fen the beginning of the tape a ees a 3 Load a cassette into the door s guides with the cassette s open edge out and the side you want to record on facing the compartment s window Then close the door 18 WZ e e a V LY 14 1121 fm Page 19 Thursday July 1 1999 2 42 PM 4 Set VOX TONE to IN 5 Set VOLUME VOX SENS to the desired setting 0 10 to con trol how loud a sound is required to turn on the recording function At 10 a soft sound turns on the recorde
14. ot supplied e standard household AC power using an optional AC adapter a 12 volt vehicle battery using an optional DC adapter Note Using an adapter automatically disconnects the internal batteries WZ o e e a V LY 14 1121 fm Page 6 Thursday July 1 1999 2 42 PM Installing Batteries You can power the CTR 115 with two AA batteries We recom mend alkaline batteries such as RadioShack Cat No 23 552 Cautions e Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recom mended type Do not mix old and new batteries or different types of bat teries 1 Press down on the battery com partment cover and slide it off in the direction of the arrow 2 Put the batteries into the com partment as indicated by the polarity symbols and marked beside it 3 Replace the cover If the REC BATT indicator does not light or lights dimly when you press PLAY lt 4 FAST F CUE lt lt or REWIND REV gt gt replace the batteries V LY 14 1121 fm Page 7 Thursday July 1 1999 2 42 PM Cautions e Always remove old or weak batteries Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts e Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly Do not burn or bury them Using AC Power To power the CTR 115 from an AC outlet you need an AC adapter such as RadioShack Cat No 273 1654 Cautions e The recommended adapter supplies 3 volts DC power and delivers a
15. r At settings closer to 0 it takes a louder sound to start recording Experiment to find the best setting for VOLUME VOX SENS in your recording environment Note Use the supplied earphone when you want to moni tor a recording in progress see Connecting the Earphone on Page 10 6 Press RECORD RECORD and PLAY lt lock down Record ing starts when the microphone receives a loud enough signal voice or other sound It temporarily stops when the signal ceases The ALC automatic level con trol circuit automatically sets the recording level and the REC BATT indicator flashes to show that recording is in progress A e e a V lt L S 14 1121 fm Page 20 Thursday July 1 1999 2 42 PM Note If the audio input is too strong the indicator lights steadily 7 To momentarily stop recording even while the sound con tinues slide PAUSE to ON Slide PAUSE to OFF to resume recording Caution Never try to force down RECORD if you have removed the erase protection tab see Preventing Acci dental Erasure on Page 23 This can damage the record play mechanism 8 Recording stops when the sound stops Or press STOP to stop recording while the sound continues MANUAL RECORDING Manual recording is like VOX recording except you control when recording begins and ends Set VOX TONE to OUT then press RECORD to begin recording Press STOP to stop record ing or slide PAUSE to ON to temporaril
16. t least 300 milliamps The adapter s center tip must be set to positive and its plug must properly fit the CTR 115 s DC IN 3V jack Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the CTR 115 or the adapter e Be sure you connect the adapter to the CTR 115 before you plug it into the AC outlet and that you unplug the adapter from the AC outlet before you unplug it from the CTR 115 A o e ig V LY 14 1121 fm Page 8 Thursday July 1 1999 2 42 PM Follow these steps to power the CTR 115 with an AC adapter 1 Set the adapter s voltage switch to 3V 2 Insert the adapter s 2 35 mm outer diameter 0 7 mm inner diameter barrel plug into the adapter s cord with the tip set to positive 3 Insert the barrel plug into the CTR 115 s DC IN 3V jack 4 Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet Using Vehicle Battery Power You can operate the CTR 115 from your vehicle s battery with a DC adapter not supplied such as Cat No 273 1810 Cautions e The recommended adapters supply 3 volts DC power and deliver at least 300 milliamps The adapter s center tip must be set to positive and its plug must properly fit the CTR 115 s DC IN 3V jack Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the CTR 115 or the adapter VA o e Ge V LY 14 1121 fm Page 9 Thursday July 1 1999 2 42 PM e Be sure you plug the adapter into the CTR 115 befor
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18. y stop recording 20 W Gs V LY 14 1121 fm Page 21 Thursday July 1 1999 2 42 PM CUE MARKER To mark the beginning of a recording press CUE MARKER for about 3 seconds during the recording This records a brief tone on the tape When you press FAST F CUE lt lt or REWIND REV gt gt while the tape plays you hear the tone when the tape reaches the point you marked USING AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONE The CTR 115 s built in microphone works well in most situa tions but you can connect an external microphone not sup plied with a 1 s inch 3 5 mm plug to the recorder s MIC jack This automatically disconnects the built in microphone Note Your local RadioShack store sells a variety of micro phones Set VOX TONE to IN for VOX recording or to OUT for manual re cording If the microphone has an ON OFF switch for remote control connect the microphone to the REM and MIC jacks Then you can start and stop recording with the switch on the microphone 21 WZ e e a A LY 14 1121 fm Page 22 Thursday July 1 1999 2 42 PM RECORDING FROM EXTERNAL SOURCES You can record directly from a tuner a radio or a TV that has a 1 8 inch 3 5 mm jack Use a dubbing patch cord such as Ra dioShack Cat No 42 2152 to connect the CTR 115 s MIC jack to the headphone output jack of an external component Set VOX TONE to OUT then proceed with manual recording 22 WZ e e
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