Radio Shack 14-1117 Cassette Player User Manual


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Limited 90-Day Warranty
Specifications
Recommended Tapes
Tape quality greatly affects the quality 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 easily tangle.
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
prevent erasure of a recording, use a screwdriver to remove one
or both of the erase-protection tabs. This prevents RECORD from
being pressed. If you later decide to record on a side after you
have removed the erase-protection tab, place a piece of strong
plastic tape over that side’s erase-protection hole. Cover only the
hole originally covered by the erase-protection tab. Removing
the erase-protection tabs does not prevent a bulk eraser from
erasing a cassette tape.
Erase-Protection Tabs
Keep the recorder dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and
store the recorder only in room temperature environments. Handle the
recorder carefully; do not drop it. Keep the recorder away from dust and
dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.
If your recorder is not performing as it should, take it to your local
RadioShack store for assistance. To locate your nearest RadioShack,
use the store locator feature on RadioShack's website
(www.radioshack.com), or call 1-800-The Shack (843-7422) and follow
the menu options.
Modifying or tampering with the recorder's internal components can
cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty.
Cassette Player
Track System ............................................................. 2-Track Monaural
Tape Speed ......................................................................... 4.76 cm/sec
Recording System .......................................... Magnetic Erase, AC Bias
Frequency Response ........................................... 125 to 6.3 kHZ ±6 dB
Signal to Noise Ratio ..................................................................... 55 dB
Wow and Flutter .......................................................................... 0.20
%
General
Power Requirements .................................. DC 6V, Four (4) C Batteries,
AC Adapter, DC Adapter
Dimensions (HWD) ..................................... 13/4 x 511/16 x 95/8 Inches
45 x 145 x 245 mm
Weight (without batteries) ......................................... 1 lb 12 oz. (794 g)
Tape Tips
©2003 RadioShack Corporation. 14-1117
All Rights Reserved. Printed in China
RadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks 07A03
used by RadioShack Corporation.
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for nintey (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 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, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, 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 limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation 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 RadioShack 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 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
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Care
Restoring Tension and Sound Quality
After playing a cassette tape several times, the tape might
become tightly wound on the reels, causing 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. Loosen the tape reels by gently tapping
each edge of the cassette on a flat surface. Be careful not to
damage the cassette when tapping it. Do not touch the exposed
tape or allow any sharp objects near the cassette.
Erasing Recordings
To record over a cassette tape, simply record as usual. The
cassette deck records over the previous recording.
To erase a cassette tape, insert the supplied erasing plug into the
MIC jack and press RECORD. The recorder records silence until
the tape reaches the end or you press
STOP/EJECT.
To avoid accidentally recording sound, be sure to disconnect any
external audio source from the recorder’s AUX jack while using
the erasing plug.
What’s Included
• Tape Recorder with Cassette Player
• Earphone
• Built-in Microphone
•Erasing Plug
• Owner’s Manual
Dirt, dust, or particles can accumulate on the tape
heads and other parts that the tape touches. This
can greatly reduce the performance of the
cassette player. After every 20 hours of tape
player operation, clean the tape parts or use a
RadioShack cassette deck cleaning kit.
1. Remove the batteries and disconnect any
other power source.
2. Open the cassette compartment door and
press
PLAY to expose the tape parts.
3. Use a cotton swab dipped in denatured
alcohol or tape head cleaning solution to
clean the tape guides, record/play head,
erase head, pinch roller, and capstan.
4. When you are finished, press STOP/EJECT
and close the cassette compartment door.
Then reconnect power.
Tape Cleaning
Step Six
Recording from an External Audio
Source
You can record directly from an external audio
source, such as a radio, tape deck, or CD
player, using a suitable mono patch cord with
a 1/8-inch plug (available at RadioShack).
1. Before connecting an external audio
source to the recorder, make sure volume
on the source and recorder are set to
minimum.
2. Load a cassette tape in the compartment.
3. If you connected an external microphone,
disconnect it.
4. Connect one end of your patch cord to
your external audio source, and then
connect the other end to the AUX jack.
5. Turn on the audio source and adjust its
volume to a comfortable listening level.
6. Press RECORD to begin recording. Both
PLAY and RECORD automatically remain
pressed down while recording.
7. Press STOP/EJECT to stop recording.
Most material on compact discs and
prerecorded tapes is copyrighted.
Unauthorized duplication of copyrighted
material is a violation of the copyright laws of
most countries and such duplication may
result in fines and/or imprisonment. Please
note that in the United States, it is not a
violation of the U.S. copyright laws for a
consumer to use an audio recording device to
duplicate musical recordings for
noncommercial (personal) use.
Notes
• Connecting an adapter disconnects the internal batteries.
• To see if batteries need to be replaced, press PLAY, REWIND, or
FAST-F. If the RECORD/BATT LED lights steadily, replace the
batteries.
• Press PAUSE at any time to stop tape playback. To resume
playback, press PAUSE again.
• Press
REWIND or FAST-F to rapidly wind the tape backward or
forward. To resume play, press STOP/EJECT, and then press PLAY.
• Before loading a cassette tape for recording, be sure the cassette’s
erase-protection tabs are in place.
• The recorder’s Automatic Level Control circuit automatically adjusts
the recording level.
VOLUME has no effect on recording.
• Connecting an external microphone automatically disconnects the
built-in microphone.
• To temporarily stop recording, press PAUSE, or set the microphone
to OFF. To resume recording, press PAUSE again or set the
microphone to ON.
• During recording, the recorder’s speaker is muted. If you want to
monitor recording, use the supplied earphone.
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