RCA RP3528 user manual Using the Recorder, Care & Maintenance

AC/DC Power Converter (Not Included)

To save batteries you can use an AC/DC converter (not included) to operate your recorder.

1.Connect the converter into the DC 3V jack on the recorder.

2.Connect the other side of the converter into a household

outlet. When the AC/DC converter is used, batteries are automatically disconnected.

Specification of AC/DC Power Converter

Output: 3V DC @ 200 mA

Polarity:

Record/ Battery Indicator

•Recording Indicator—Light will remain on when in continuous record mode.

•Battery Condition Indicator—When in the record mode, the brightness level of the light indicates battery condition. When the indicator is dim or does not light, batteries are weak and need replacing. Note that the optional AC/DC Converter must be disconnected from DC 3V jack to check batteries.

Using the Recorder

Insert or Remove a Microcassette

1.Press the STOP/EJECT button to stop recorder or to open cassette door and remove microcassette. Note that when in play or record mode you must press STOP/EJECT once to turn player off and again to open the cassette door.

2.Insert microcassette into the cassette door with the side to be used visible through cassette door window. Face exposed tape outward and close door. Note that Rim drive and capstan drive tapes look alike, but only CAPSTAN DRIVE MICROCASSETTE tapes will work in this recorder.

STOP/EJECT PLAY RECORD

Tape speed switch
Tape buttons
External MIC jack	Headphone jack
Internal MIC

Volume

TIP: Always push STOP/EJECT before storing. This will relieve pressure on certain parts in the recorder that might deform after long periods of time.

Volume Control

•Adjust the volume when in the PLAY mode to your preferred listening level.

•Adjust the volume when in the RECORD mode to fine tune the sensitivity of the built-in microphone for record operations.

Record

Records continuously when the recorder is in the RECORD mode.

1.Press RECORD button (PLAY button will depress also). Note that your recorder is equipped with a microcassette sensing mechanism. This mechanism prevents the RECORD button from being pressed when cassette is not in the recorder. (See Erase Protection.)

2.Speak normally into the microphone. To obtain optimum recording quality, place the recorder with the microphone freely exposed to sound source and as close as convenient. A built-in automatic record level control will set record level for optimum recordings. Avoid recording near unwanted noise sources, such as air conditioners or fans.

3.Push STOP/EJECT button when finished recording.

TIP: For conferences, to obtain optimum recording quality, place the recorder with the microphone freely exposed to the sound source and as close as convenient. A built-in automatic recording level control will set record level for optimum recordings. Avoid recording near unwanted noise sources, such as air conditioners or fans.

Record with an External Microphone

To record with external microphone, plug the microphone into the MIC JACK. The built-in microphone is disconnected. You can also use your own microphone for recording. Your microphone should be an Electret Condensor Microphone and it's impedance should be 2.2k ohm.

Headphone Jack

Plugging in an optional headphone, the speaker is automatically silenced for private listening. When recording with the built-in microphone, you can use the optional headphone to listen to what is being recorded. Note that the headphone jack is designed to permit use of stereo headphones with your mono recorder. Playback will be heard in mono only.

Play/Pause Button

This convenient PAUSE feature is most helpful while recording because you can stop the recorder momentarily without resetting the control buttons. Slide the PLAY/PAUSE button to the PAUSE position to stop operation in PLAY, RECORD, FFWD, and REW modes. Slide button to the PLAY position to resume operation.

Tape Speed

•2.4cm—is the tape speed which is compatible with most single-speed microcassette recorders.

• 1.2cm—doubles the record time and will allow up to 2 hours of recording time when using both sides of a 60

minute (MC-60) microcassette tape.

Tape Speed Switch

IMPORTANT: Do not change speed while recording.

Tape Play

To listen to your recorded microcassette, rewind to the starting point and press STOP/ EJECT button. Press PLAY and adjust the VOLUME to desired listening level.

Rewind (REW)/ FAST FORWARD (FFWD)

•REW—Slide switch to REW to rewind to beginning or any point of your recording. Press the STOP/EJECT button after you have rewound the desired amount.

•FFWD—Slide switch to FFWD to advance the tape. Press STOP/EJECT button after you have reached the desired location on the tape.

Review (REV)/ Cue

This feature is helpful in finding the beginning or the end of the recorded segment on the tape. While in PLAY mode, Slide and hold the REV or CUE switch and listen for change from noise to silence (end of recording) or from silence to noise (beginning of recording).

When desired portion has been reached, release the REV or CUE switch.

Use the same procedure if you want to skip a portion or listen to the same segment again.

Care & Maintenance

Tape Erase

To erase a tape simply record over the unwanted recording.

Erase Protection

When you record new material, the cassette deck records

over whatever is on a tape. To protect a tape from accidental A erasure, break off one or both plastic tabs (one for each tape side) on the side of the cassette tape. If you decide later to record on the tape, seal the hole with a piece of cellophane tape.

QUIT SLACKING

A little bit of slack in your tapes can cause scratches on the tape, or worse yet, the tape could break. If you notice some slack in the tape, use a pencil to tighten it up before you insert it.

Cleaning the Tape Heads
Over time, iron oxide particles
from the magnetic tape build
up on the parts that come in
contact with the tape. These
deposits can cause incomplete
erasure, a muffled sound
during playback.	Play/Record head	Capstan	Pinch wheel
Erase head
To clean the heads, open the

compartment door, push the

PLAY button and gently clean the heads, capstan and pinch wheel with a head cleaner. Allow 30 minutes drying time when using a liquid cleaner.