Radio Shack SCR-64 User's Manual
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1. only the hole originally covered by the erase protection tab Caution Removing the erase protection tabs does not prevent a bulk eraser from erasing a cassette tape Cleaning the Tape Handling Parts Dirt dust or particles of the tape s coating 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 follow these steps to clean the tape handling parts or use a RadioShack cassette deck cleaning kit 1 Remove the batteries and disconnect any other power source 2 Set FUNCTION to TAPE 3 Open the cassette compartment door and press PLAY to expose the tape handling parts 4 Hold down the erase protection tab sen sor then press RECORD to expose the record playback and erase heads 92 96 100 104 108 MHz i00 eoo 1000 1400 1700 Erase Protection Tab Sensor 5 Use a cotton swab dipped in tape head cleaning solution or denatured alcohol to gently clean the capstans pinch roller tape guides and tape heads Capstan Record Playback Tape Guides 6 Press STOP EJECT and close the cas sette compartment door then reinstall the batteries or reconnect the power source CARE Keep the cassette recorder dry if it gets wet wipe it dry immediately Use and store the cassette recorder only in normal temperature Modifying or tampering with the cassette re corders in2. CONTENTS Using AG Power niet e dne d n d e erede cee ane 1 Usirig Batteries x iet cede tete n e phe pee ened rr ee cbr rgo dre sea Pe tese e ote n ag e 1 Using DG POWOr x rte cete iL d e ce ie dete EE 2 bistening Safely 3 er cmi Ree cee cdit c te op DER Ee ci Ree De ueteres 2 Traffic Safety edd dae tete c eee ieee 2 Using the Radio der tua iden en pud ete beoe dae culos 3 Eoading a Cassette Tape 5 uae eret ente cbe cedente EL a Ee eia a 3 Playing a Cassette Tape Recording Recording from the Radio cccessceceseceeeseeeeesceneseeeeseeeeeeseneneseneesneneneneneeeneeeeseeeeess 4 Making Live Recordings cccecscesecceeseeeecesceeeseecenenneeeeseeesesseensteeeseneneneseeseenenseesenes 4 Tape TIps cuiii ie abe A E E AT ATT 4 Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality eee 4 Erasing Tapes e p ee RAE EUR WELLE ERR ELEC 5 Preventing Accidental Erasure ssseeeeeenen eee 5 Cleaning the Tape Handling Parts essssseeeneneeeneenenn nenne 5 er E 6 Specifications 5 2 erm E Ee rete eme e ou aa R RE 6 SCH 64 Auto Stop AM FM Stereo Cassette Recorder OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment Your RadioShack Auto Stop AM FM Stereo Cassette Recorder is versatile and easy to use You can record from the radio make a live recording of the sounds around you or just enjoy the radio or cassette player s high quality sound The casset
3. RDING You can record from the radio or use the built in microphone to make a live recording Caution Before you load a cassette tape for recording be sure its erase protection tabs are in place If you force down RECORD when that side s erase protection tab is missing you can damage the record mechanism see Pre venting Accidental Erasure on Page 5 Note 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 extremely thin and can easily tangle in the playback mechanism Recording from the Radio 1 Load a blank cassette tape or one you want or record over into the cassette compartment 2 Set FUNCTION to RADIO 3 Set BAND to the desired setting 4 Adjust TUNING to the station you want to record 5 Press RECORD to begin recording Both PLAY and RECORD lock down 6 Press STOP EJECT to stop recording Both RECORD and PLAY release Making Live Recordings Follow these steps to make a live recording using the built in microphone 1 Load a blank cassette tape or one you want to record over into the cassette compartment 2 Set FUNCTION to TAPE 3 Place the cassette recorder 2 3 feet from the recording source 4 Press RECORD to begin recording Both PLAY and RECORD lock down 5 Press STOP EJECT to stop r
4. date to any RadioShack store RadioShack will at its option unless other wise 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 main tenance 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 RadioShack Customer Relations 200 Taylor Street 6th Floor Fort Worth TX 76102 We Service What We Se
5. ecifications are subject to change and improvement without notice 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 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 DAM AGE 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
6. ecording Both RECORD and PLAY release 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 side then completely rewind it Then loosen the tape reels by gently tapping each edge of the cassette on a flat surface Caution Be careful not to damage the cas sette when tapping it Do not touch the ex posed tape or allow any sharp objects near the cassette Erasing Tapes 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 RadioShack bulk tape eraser Note If you use metal or high bias type tape the recorded sound might not be erased prop erly 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 accidental erasure of a tape re cording use a screwdriver to remove one or both of the cassette tape s erase protection tabs This prevents RECORD from being pressed If you later decide to record on a tape side af ter 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
7. ghter socket is clean and that the adapter s plug is pushed all the way into the socket Disconnect the adapter when you are not using the cassette recorder Internal batteries if installed automati cally disconnect when you plug the adapter into the DC 9V jack LISTENING SAFELY To protect your hearing follow these guide lines when you use headphones Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening After you begin listening adjust the volume to a comfortable level Do not listen at extremely high volume levels Extended high volume listening can lead to permanent hearing loss Once you set the volume do not increase it Over time your ears adapt to the vol ume level so a volume level that does not cause discomfort might still damage your hearing TRAFFIC SAFETY Do not wear headphones while operating a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle This can cre ate a traffic hazard and could be illegal in some areas Even though some headphones let you hear some outside sounds when listening at normal volume levels they still can present a traffic hazard PHONES connect a pair of TONE HIGH LOW slide TONE BAND AM FM FM STEREO slide to se headphones not supplied with to high to enhance the treble lect the band Select FM STEREO to hear a 1 s inch 3 5 mm plug Your lo sound or to LOW to enhance the sound in stereo If the reception using FM cal RadioShack store carries a ba
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9. n the back of the radio cassette player to the position that produces the best quality recording or to open the cassette com REWIND press to rewind a tape to the desired location players auto stop function FAST F press to fast forward a tape to the desired location saves battery life by turning off the motor and releasing the tape handling parts when the tape reaches its end USING THE RADIO 1 Set FUNCTION to RADIO to turn on the radio 2 Set BAND to the desired setting AM FM or FM STEREO 3 Adjust VOLUME as desired 4 Rotate TUNING to select a radio station 5 When finished set FUNCTION to TAPE to turn off the radio LOADING A CASSETTE TAPE 1 Take up any slack in the tape by turning the cassette s hub with a pencil or your finger If you do not remove excess slack the tape might become tangled in the record playback mechanism Avoid touching the tape 2 Press STOP EJECT to open the cassette compartment door 3 Load the cassette with its open edge fac ing up its full reel to the right and the side you want to play facing out 4 Gently close the compartment door PLAYING A CASSETTE TAPE 1 Set FUNCTION to TAPE 2 Load a cassette tape 3 Press PLAY 4 Adjust VOLUME as desired 5 Press STOP EJECT to stop playback before it automatically stops at the end of the tape Press STOP EJECT again to open the cassette compartment so you can remove the cassette tape RECO
10. oblem still exists USING AC POWER To power the cassette recorder with standard AC power use the supplied power cord Con nect one end of the cord to the cassette re corders AC jack and the other end to a standard AC outlet Notes The AC power cord has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other and will only fit into an outlet one way Do not force it Internal batteries if installed automati cally disconnect when you plug the power cord into the cassette recorder USING BATTERIES Your cassette recorder can use six C batteries not supplied for power For the best perfor mance and longest life we recommend Ra dioShack alkaline batteries Cautions Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type Do not mix old and new batteries differ ent types of batteries standard alkaline or rechargeable or rechargeable batter ies of different capacities R RadioShack www radioshack com 2000 RadioShack Corporation All Rights Reserved RadioShack RadioShack com and Adaptaplug are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation 1 Press down on the tabs above the battery compartment cover and pull the cover down to remove it 2 Place the batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols and marked inside 3 Replace the cover When the sound becomes weak or distorted or the cassette recorder stops operating prop erly replace
11. ss sound wide selection of headphones Insert the headphones 1 s inch 3 5 mm plug into the cassette STEREO is weak select FM instead The sound will be monaural but the reception should improve recorders PHONES jack FUNCTION RADIO TUNING rotate to select the desired AM OFF TAPE RADIO or FM station Note Connecting headphones A slide to turn the radio automatically disconnects the d off built in speaker on and off and to use Antenna to get the best FM re the cassette functions ception fully extend the telescoping antenna The AM antenna is built in For the PLAY best AM reception rotate the radio APE e s RADIO FUNCTION Ww RECO VOLUME epee TUNING oecrcdo S J J VOLUME rotate PAUSE press to to adjust the sound temporarily stop a tape volume Press again to resume The radio cassette Play recording rewind players automatic ing or fast forwarding level control circuitry automatically adjusts STOP EJECT press to the recording level stop tape play recording Adjusting VOLUME fast forwarding or rewinding does not affect the recording partment door Note The radio cassette RECORD press to record from the radio or live using the built in MIC Note Sometimes taped AM broadcasts produce a whis tling sound that you can hear called a beat Slide BEAT CUT o
12. te recorders com pact design and handy carrying handle make it easy to take almost anywhere WARNING ro reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do not expose this product to rain or moisture gt RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of elec tric shock Do not open the product s case This symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and maintenance instruc tions are included in the literature accompany ing this product N AN THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW This equipment complies with the limits as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules These lim its provide reasonable protection against radio and TV interference in a residential area However your equipment might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly To eliminate interference you can try one or more of the following corrective measures reorient or relocate the receiving antenna increase the distance between the equip ment and the radio or TV use outlets on different electrical circuits for the equipment and the radio or TV Consult your local Radio Shack store if the pr
13. ternal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it If your cassette recorder is not performing as environments Handle the cassette recorder carefully do not drop it Keep the cassette re corder away from dust and dirt and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it look it should take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance ing new SPECIFICATIONS Radio Frequency Range esee eene nnne nennen nennen nat in senis ons FM 88 108 MHz AM 530 1710 kHz Antenna ood e rete s rera ea ye dr eed era esee Een FM Telescoping Antenna AM Ferrite Rod Cassette Player Mice guum 4 Track Stereo NETESE Eo Re OR CRA UHR EAE REED CERE ER ER En 17 s ips Recording System iine dem ereroteder e meet ite edi ote teg AC Bias Magnet Erase Frequency Response Record Play at 6 dB sese 200 Hz 6 3 kHz Wow and FI tOr E 0 35 WRMS General Power Requirements sss 120V AC 60 Hz DC 9V 6 C Batteries le Ter M 1W per Channel Power Consumption isanne aa e a P COLE I VeL IE OBEN e EE E OE US 12W Dimensions HWD 5 erre tentent tenentes 6 x 15 x 47 8 in 151 x 380 x 123 mm Weight without batteries ennt rennen tne tne nnno nnn an in ener dn d 4 Ib 3 oz 1 9 kg Specifications are typical individual units might vary Sp
14. the batteries Warning Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly Do not burn or bury them Caution If you do not plan to use the cas sette recorder with batteries for several days remove the batteries Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts USING DC POWER You can power the cassette recorder from a 12V power source such as a vehicle s cigarette lighter socket using a 9V 500 mA DC adapter and a size M Adaptaplug connector neither supplied Both are available at your local RadioShack store Cautions You must use a power source N that supplies 9V DC and deliv ers at least 500 mA Its center tip must be set to negative and its plug must fit the cassette recorders DC 9V jack Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the cassette recorder or the adapter Always connect the DC adapter to the cassette recorder before you connect it to the power source When you finish dis connect the adapter from the power source before you disconnect it from the cassette recorder 1 Set the adapter s voltage switch to 9V if necessary then connect the Adaptaplug to the DC adapter s cord so the tip reads TIP 2 Insert the barrel plug into the recorder s DC 9V jack 3 Plug the other end of the adapter into the 12V power source Notes If the cassette recorder does not operate properly when you use DC power be sure the 12V source such as a cigarette li
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