RCA SCT-520 Cassette Player User Manual
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1. AN Caution Unplug the cassette deck s power cord when you will not use the cassette deck for extended periods FCC NOTICE This system complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules These limits 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 e Increase the distance between the equipment and the radio or TV e Use outlets on different electrical circuits for the equipment and the radio or TV e Consult your local RadioShack store if the problem still exists Warning Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by RadioShack could void the user s authority to operate the equipment IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Careful attention is devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your cassette deck and safety is a major factor in its design However safety is also your responsibility This section lists important information that will help you properly use and enjoy your cassette deck Read all the included safety and operating instructions before using your cassette deck Follow them closely and retain them for future reference Heed Warnings Follow all warnings on the product and2. Dolby B Noise Reduction reduces tape hiss and noise for the best possible audio recording Auto Tape Selector automatically adjusts equalization and bias to match the type of tape you use Caution Most material on prerecorded tapes is copyrighted The unauthorized duplication of copyrighted material is a violation of the copyright laws of most countries and such duplication might result in fines and imprisonment Note however in the United States it is not a violation of U S copyright laws for a consumer to use an audio recording device to duplicate musical recordings for noncommercial personal use This cassette deck is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards It meets both UL and FCC requirements WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock haz ard do not expose this product to rain or moisture A CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC TRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSON NEL UN RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated danger ous voltage within the product s enclo sure 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 mainte nance instructions are included in the literature accompanying this product
3. in the operating instructions Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Use only a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Attachments Do not use attachments accessories not recommended by the product manufacturer as they might create a hazard Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Follow the manufacturer s instructions for mounting and use a recommended mounting accessory Carts Move the product on a cart carefully Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product cart to overturn Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet provide ventilation ensure reliable operation and protect from overheating Do not block or cover these openings and do not place the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface Do not place the product in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless it provides proper ventilation as specified by the manufacturer Power Sources Operate this product usi
4. 520 High Speed Dubbing Stereo Cassette Deck for a long time Keep the cassette deck dry If it gets wet wipe it dry immediately e Use and store the cassette deck only in normal temperature environments Handle the cassette deck gently and carefully Don t drop it Keep the cassette deck away from dust and dirt e Wipe the cassette deck with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new Modifying or tampering with the cassette deck s internal components can cause a malfunction and invalidate its warranty If your cassette deck is not performing as it should take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance TAPE TIPS Tape Selection For the automatic tape select function to work properly metal and chrome cobalt tapes must have identification holes Erase Protection Tabs Normal Tape Chrome Cobalt Tape Position Identification Holes We do not recommend long play cassette tapes such as C 120s because they are thin and can easily tangle 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 side of the cassette s outer shell on a flat surface Caution Be ca
5. age points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions When the power supply cord or plug is damaged If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product If the product has been exposed to rain or water If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way e When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or having the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of service or repairs to this prod
6. cks to the receiver or amplifiers left and right tape input jacks Using the other audio cable connect the cassette deck s LINE IN jacks to the receiver or amplifiers tape output jacks Note If you are not sure which receiver amplifier jacks to use refer to your receiver or amplifiers owners manual 3 Plug the AC power cord into an AC wall socket OPERATION RGA SCT 520 HIGH SPEED DUBBING STEREO CASSETTE DECK Poo E DR E PLAY BACK AUTO TAPE SELECTOR AUTO LEVEL CONTROL RECORD PLAY BACK POWER PLAY 1 To turn on the cassette deck press POWER 2 Gently press STOP EJECT m 4 for DECK 1 or DECK 2 and load a cassette tape with its open end down and the full reel to the left 3 Press DOLBY NR IN or OUT to turn Dolby Noise Reduction on or off 4 Press PLAY gt gt for the deck you selected in Step 2 5 Press STOP EJECT m 4 for the selected deck to stop the tape 6 Press POWER to turn off the cassette deck USING CONTINUOUS PLAY DECK 2 TO DECK 1 You can set the cassette deck to play one side of the tape in DECK 2 then automatically play the tape in DECK 1 l Press PAUSE II and PLAY gt on DECK 2 2 Press PAUSE I and PLAY gt on DECK 1 3 Press PAUSE I on DECK 2 Note If you press PAUSE IE on DECK 1 instead of DECK 2 the tape in DECK 1 starts moving but the sound is muted To correct this press PAUSE HI on DECK 1 again then press PAUSE I on DECK 2 When the tape in DECK 2 finis
7. hes playing the tape in DECK 1 automatically begins playback STOP EJECT DOLBY NR DUBBING SPEED REC LEVEL ATT RECORDING A CASSETTE TAPE DECK 2 RECORD 1 Select the source to record from on your receiver amplifier CD VCR TUNER or DVD 2 Gently press STOP EJECT mi amp on DECK 2 and insert the tape to be recorded into the cassette holder 3 Press DOLBY NR IN or OUT to turn Dolby Noise Reduction on or off 4 Press RECORD The RECORD indicator lights Note Play the loudest part of the selection you want to record If the recording levels constantly peak in the 3 dB range or if the recording is distorted press REC LEVEL ATT Record Level Attenuation in This reduces the input signal level DUBBING A CASSETTE TAPE 1 Insert a prerecorded cassette tape into DECK 1 and a blank tape for recording into DECK 2 to dub one side of a tape 2 Press DUBBING SPEED to NORM for normal speed or HIGH for high speed dubbing Note At high speed recording quality is slightly reduced 3 Press RECORD 6 The RECORD and HIGH SPEED if you set DUBBING SPEED to HIGH indicator lights 4 Press PLAY on DECK 1 5 Press STOP EJECT W A on DECK 1 and 2 to stop dubbing Note If the original tape was recorded using Dolby NR the copy also has Dolby NR regardless of how DOLBY NR is set If the tape you copy does not have Dolby NR you cannot add it to the tape you record CARE To enjoy your RCA SCT
8. ioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RE SPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFOR MANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY IN CLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE LOSS OF TIME DATA PROPERTY REVENUE OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDEN TAL 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 limita tion 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 un less 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 prop erty 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 replaceme
9. l 1 800 THE SHACK for assistance Problem Probable Cause Suggestion No sound while the tape is Volume of stereo receiver amplifier is set to Adjust the volume operating 0 Input function switch of amplifier is not set to Set the input function switch to TAPE TAPE Strange tone quality or ragged Noise reduction switch is not in the correct Set the noise reduction switch to match sound position the appropriate kind of recorded tape you are using RECORD cannot be operated Erase protection tabs are removed Cover the erase protection tab slots with adhesive tape Low volume or weak sound with Tape heads are dirty Clean the tape heads mute intervals 10 SPECIFICATIONS DECK 1 only for playing Tracks uste tas do es al ole Ooh o erh Raitt we o a tes Me a da o dae 2 Track 2 channel Stereo RAR 4 8 cm second Frequency Response Nora e e dd e do ala 40 12 5k Hz A A A E E 40 12 5k Hz Fast Forward and Rewind Time A tt L 130 Seconds C 60 Tape DECK 2 for recording playing Trace ste tre dine co te teas cht eo ca od el a o dd dats een co do al al lis po a sabi dd dl 2 Track 2 Channel Stereo in tat takes tlhe be toda bial edie tlds ha daa tases Me ee a AC Bias Erasing Systemi totai a Seventy eel devine pate teleahudnes at ban lave o a a a a a dans AC Erasing TAPES POCA seiees obits eats e elt ical eae a clades bi aana Gl Sa nba a eal call 4 8 cm second Frequency Response N
10. ng only the power source indicated on its marking label If you are not sure of your home s power type consult your product dealer or local power company Polarization This product is equipped with a polarized AC line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit in the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you cannot insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug still doesn t fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug If you need an extension use a polarized cord Power Cord Protection Route power supply cords so they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed on or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Objects and Liquids Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous volt
11. nt 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 RadioShack Customer Relations 200 Taylor Street 6th Floor Fort Worth TX 76102 We Service What We Sell RadioShack A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth Texas 76102 14 1400 Printed in China
12. ormala Des seca ke eaten Med Nite once eee ean seca tet ar ne er ae O a A ea ae 40 14k Hz CrOx TAPE a A A AL a A ata ude 40 15k Hz Fast Forward a d Rewind Ue a da e ra 130 Seconds C 60 tape Wow and Flutter cut caraolalas les currncna Dase canas ts dl adas e cesado Do lar a done lcd le actos Toldos 0 25 JIS WRMS Signal to Noise Ratio Dolby B NR Off serors areeiro ia i ietis are noo nro i aea anna rs narran 55 dB CCIRARM Noise Reduction Eltect Dolby B NRE ONI cara a Marva iva adosadas 65 dB CCIRARM General Power Requirements snee tdt tte da Beak ahh llas iba de de 120 V AC 60 Hz POWeriC ONSUIMPUON adn idos 11 W Dimensions W XHA XD ata taa hatte dvb 16 5 x 5 7 x 13 Inches 420 x 146 x 330 mm Weight let E A da Betas 10 lb 1 oz 4 6 kg Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice 11 03A00 Limited One Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman ship under normal use for one 1 year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN Ra dioShack 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 Rad
13. owner s manual Dual Cassette Dubbing Deck SCT 520 CONTENTS a cece sedeas a Uassonsseen nasacsss ieeeteveatesoucsaces GeeaeasssetoasaasetarcsessSeousvate 3 FEC NOCE tdo ad dates hells ites da whites dt rd dalt des Seas aida E Important Safety Instructions ci iia sico 4 PEEPALALOO da E a rastas tado 6 Read ThisBelore Op ta daa lea de te e Dedo ed al e a al de 6 Connections e e er Ml att ale de 6 A O A a EEA TEESE Ren 7 Usins Co tinuous Play Deck 21 eck it ts ita cidos 7 Recording a Cassette Tape DECK 2 aa 7 DUDO ad ed e od e recta dee od ao a e o o coa Jl 7 A NN 8 A Aas sil e a dled cole tae ih alk lots sale g Stel EA SIA daho aa nh autted Denia hha Nat ail le eh 8 Tape S lection cia teat nial hasta ld te E A 60 E E dic 8 Restoring Tape Tension and Sound O eaea a N a a a a a eaen 8 Erasing Tapes EE O 8 Preventing AccidentallErasure 2 9 fe irreal aeaa east al edad a e e athe Bagh a aE 8 A O SEOSE NO NA 9 Cleaning the lape Handling Parts 12st a a ET E E aa E E E 9 Tromblesh Oot ge EEP E na sak sesh ddinn E E E E N E E EE E 10 AE E E E EI E E E E E AEN E TAE E E OA E EEE E E OA 11 FEATURES Your RCA SCT 520 Dual Cassette Dubbing Deck delivers superb stereo sound through your receiver amplifier Its features include High Speed Dubbing lets you accurately copy tapes at twice the normal speed Continuous Play automatically starts play in the first deck when the tape playing in the second deck ends
14. reful not to damage the cassette when tapping it Do not touch the exposed tape or allow any sharp objects near the cassette To prevent the tape from being twisted Dont pull the tape out of the upper opening of the cassette tape e If the tape is wound loosely inside the cassette use the tape deck on fast forward or reverse to tighten the tape e Ifa small portion of tape is unwound from the cassette tighten the tape using a pencil 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 bulk tape eraser available at your local RadioShack store Note If you use metal tape the recorded sound might not be erased properly 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 recording use a screwdriver to remove one or both of the cassette tape s erase protection tabs This prevents RECORD 6 from being pressed If you later decide to record on a tape side after 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 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 casse
15. tte tape Environment Avoid using the deck in the following conditions In areas with high temperatures near a heater exposed to direct sunlight for example In areas with extremely low temperatures e In areas where there is excessive humidity Ina dusty atmosphere e In areas where power line voltage fluctuations are severe in which case the use of a voltage regulator may be advisable 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 cassette deck cleaning kit available at your local RadioShack store 1 Disconnect the power source 2 Open the cassette compartment door and press PLAY gt to expose the tape handling 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 finish cleaning press STOP EJECT M 4 and close the cassette compartment door Then reconnect power TROUBLESHOOTING This product has been manufactured to the specifications of RadioShack and is covered by a limited warranty from RadioShack If your cassette deck is not operating as it should take it to your local RadioShack store or cal
16. uct ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition Wall or Ceiling Mount The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat Non use Periods Unplug the cassette deck s power cord when you will not use it for extended periods PREPARATION LINE OUT LINE IN Jacks Jacks To AC Outlet READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING Choose a location for your cassette deck carefully Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or close to a source of heat Also avoid locations subject to vibrations and excessive dust heat cold or moisture Do not open the cabinet as this might result in damage to the circuitry or electrical shock If a foreign object should get into the set contact your dealer When removing the power plug from the wall outlet always pull directly on the plug never yank the cord Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents as this might damage the finish Use a clean dry cloth Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference CONNECTIONS Connect your cassette deck to your receiver or amplifier using the supplied audio cables 1 Using one of the audio cables connect the cassette deck s L and R LINE OUT ja
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