Radio Shack 14-1117 B Step Six, Tape Cleaning, Care, Specifications, What’s Included, Tape Tips

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.

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-Fto 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.

Tape Cleaning

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.

Care

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.

Specifications

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

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.

What’s Included

•Tape Recorder with Cassette Player

•Earphone

•Built-in Microphone

•Erasing Plug

•Adapter

•User’s Guide

Tape Tips

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

Erase-Protection Tabs

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.

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.

Power Requirements	DC 6V, Four (4) C Batteries,
	AC Adapter, DC Adapter
Dimensions (HWD)	1 3/4 x 5 11/16 x 9 5/8 Inches
	45 x 145 x 245 mm
Weight (without batteries)	1 lb 12 oz. (794 g)

Limited 90-Day Warranty

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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