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Cat. No. 14-1107A

OWNER’S MANUAL

DC Portable Cassette Tape Recorder

Please read before using this equipment.

CTR-94

14-1107.fm  Page 1  Thursday, July 1, 1999  11:15 AM

Summary of Contents for 14-1107A

Page 1: ...Cat No 14 1107A OWNER S MANUAL DC Portable Cassette Tape Recorder Please read before using this equipment CTR 94 14 1107 fm Page 1 Thursday July 1 1999 11 15 AM ...

Page 2: ...ou high sensitivity for record ing conferences or lectures Supplied Earphone let you listen in privacy Auxiliary Input Jack lets you connect a radio tape deck or CD player so you can record from these external audio sources External Microphone Jack lets you connect an external microphone so you can record an individual but exclude the surrounding noise Remote Control Jack lets you connect an exter...

Page 3: ...ation 8 Loading a Cassette 8 Playing a Tape 8 Recording 9 Using the Built In Microphone 9 Using an External Microphone 9 Recording from an External Audio Source 10 Tape Tips 11 Recommended Tapes 11 Erasing a Cassette Tape 11 Preventing Accidental Erasure 12 Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality 12 Maintenance 13 Cleaning the Tape Handling Parts 14 Specifications 15 14 1107 fm Page 3 Thursday Ju...

Page 4: ...t off in the direction of the arrow 2 Remove the old batteries if nec essary Cautions Always dispose of old batter ies promptly and properly Never leave dead old or weak batteries in the CTR 94 Batteries can leak chemicals and corrode or damage elec tronic circuits If you do not plan to use bat teries in the CTR 94 for a month or more remove the batteries to protect the CTR 94 from possible batter...

Page 5: ...meet these specifications could seriously damage the CTR 94 or the adapter Always plug the adapter into the CTR 94 before you plug it into the AC outlet and always unplug the adapter from the AC outlet before you unplug it from the CTR 94 Note The recorder automatically disconnects internal batteries when you connect an AC adapter 1 Set the adapter s voltage switch to 6V 2 Insert the adapter s gre...

Page 6: ...ecifica tions could seriously damage the recorder or the adapter Always plug the adapter into the recorder before you plug it into the cigarette lighter socket and always unplug the adapter from the cigarette lighter socket before you unplug it from the recorder 1 Set the DC adapter s voltage switch to 6V 2 Insert the DC adapter s black tipped barrel plug into the adapter s cord so it reads TIP NE...

Page 7: ...ing before you begin listening After you begin listening adjust the volume to a comfortable level Once you set the volume do not increase it Over time your ears adapt to the volume level so a volume level that does not cause discomfort might still damage your hearing Traffic Safety Do not wear an earphone while oper ating a motor vehicle or riding a bicy cle This can create a traffic hazard and is...

Page 8: ...rded cassette tape into the compartment 2 Press PLAY The cassette plays until it reaches the end of the side then it automatically stops and PLAY releases Notes Press PAUSE to temporarily stop playback To resume playback press PAUSE again Press FAST F or REWIND to rapidly wind the tape forward or backward To resume play press STOP EJECT then PLAY The cassette automatically stops when the tape reac...

Page 9: ...record over into the cassette compartment 2 Place the recorder 2 or 3 feet from the recording source 3 Press RECORD to begin record ing Both PLAY and RECORD lock down 4 Speak into MIC Note To temporarily stop record ing press PAUSE To resume recording press PAUSE again 5 Press STOP EJECT to stop recording Using an External Microphone You can connect an external micro phone with a 1 8 inch plug to ...

Page 10: ... to stop recording Recording from an External Audio Source You can record directly from an ex ternal audio source such as a radio tape deck or CD player using a suit able patch cord not supplied with a 1 8 inch plug Note Before you connect an exter nal audio source to the recorder be sure the source s and the recorder s volume controls are set to their mini mum setting 1 Load a blank cassette tape...

Page 11: ...o duplicate musical recordings for non commercial personal use TAPE TIPS Recommended Tapes Tape quality greatly affects the qual ity of the recording We recommend extended range or low noise Type 1 regular length 60 or 90 minute nor mal bias cassette tapes We do not recommend long play cassette tapes such as C 120s because they are thin and easily tangle Erasing a Cassette Tape To record over a ca...

Page 12: ...originally covered by the erase pro tection tab Caution Removing the erase pro tection tabs does not prevent a bulk eraser from erasing a cassette tape Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality After you play a cassette tape sever al times the tape might become tightly wound on the reels This can cause playback sound quality to de teriorate To restore the sound quality fast for ward the tape from t...

Page 13: ...and store the CTR 94 only in normal temperature environ ments Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices and distort or melt plastic parts Keep the CTR 94 away from dust and dirt which can cause pre mature wear of parts Wipe the CTR 94 with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong de tergents to clean the CTR 94 Mo...

Page 14: ...s after every 20 hours of use Note Your local Radio Shack store carries a complete line of cassette cleaning supplies 1 Remove the batteries and dis connect any other power source 2 Open the cassette compartment cover 3 Press PLAY to expose the tape handling parts 4 tape head cleaning solution or denatured alcohol to gently clean the capstan pinch roller tape head and tape guides 5 When you finish...

Page 15: ...Wow and Flutter 0 35 GENERAL Power Requirements DC 6V Four C Batteries Cat No 23 551 651 AC Adapter Cat No 273 1662 DC Auto Adapter Cat No 14 844 Dimensions HWD 13 4 511 16 95 8 Inches 45 145 245 mm Weight without batteries 1 75 lb 794 g Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specifications are subject to change without notice 14 1107 fm Page 15 Thursday July 1 1999 11 15 AM ...

Page 16: ...ore Warranty does not cover transportation costs Nor does it cover a product subjected to misuse or accidental damage EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RADIO SHACK MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN Some states do not permit limitation or exclusion of implied warranties therefore the aforesaid li...

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