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14-1129

User’s Guide

Thank you for purchasing your
Handheld Cassette Recorder from

RadioShack

. Please read this user’s

guide before installing, setting up,
and using your new Recorder.

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• Handheld Cassette Recorder

• User’s Guide

• Quick Start

Handheld Cassette Recorder

with Pop-Up Microphone

Summary of Contents for 14-1129

Page 1: ...ndheld Cassette Recorder from RadioShack Please read this user s guide before installing setting up and using your new Recorder Check package contents Handheld Cassette Recorder User s Guide Quick Sta...

Page 2: ...ery Notes 8 Using An Optional Adapter 9 Using an AC adapter 9 Using a DC adapter with a vehicle battery 9 Connecting Earphones 10 Listening Safely 10 Recording 11 Using the Pop Up Microphone 11 VOX Re...

Page 3: ...cidental Erasure 14 Playing a Cassette 15 Using the Counter 16 Care and Maintenance 16 Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality 17 Cleaning the Tape Handling Parts 17 Additional Information 19 Speci c...

Page 4: ...pop up the built in mic Built in microphone Cassette deck cover Lift to insert or remove a cassette Counter reset switch Reset to 000 Handstrap RECORD z REWIND FAST FWD PAUSE OFF ON Pause playback or...

Page 5: ...or an optional external microphone connection See page 13 REM 2 5mm jack for an optional microphone remote control connection See page 13 MIC SENSITIVITY Adjust microphone sensitivity See page 11 VOX...

Page 6: ...eeve Before you use the recorder open the cassette compartment door and remove the protective sleeve from the record playback head Choose a power supply Choose from one of 3 ways to power the recorder...

Page 7: ...s 2 power source that supplies 3V DC and delivers at least 300 mA Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must t the recorder s DC 3V jack Using an adapter that does not meet these speci c...

Page 8: ...indicator does not light or lights dimly when you press e or replace the batteries Dispose of batteries promptly and properly Do not burn or bury them Use only fresh batteries of the required size and...

Page 9: ...se are available at your local RadioShack store ZWNote Using an adapter automatically disconnects installed batteries Using an AC adapter 1 Insert the barrel plug into the recorder s DC 3V jack 2 Plug...

Page 10: ...wear headphones earphones or earbuds while operating a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle This can create a traf c hazard and could be illegal in some areas To protect your hearing follow these guidel...

Page 11: ...et to MEDIUM under normal recording conditions Slide to HIGH if you are recording a quiet talker or another weak sound source Slide to LOW for a strong sound source 3 To return the microphone to its o...

Page 12: ...closer to 0 it takes a louder sound to start recording Experiment to nd the best setting for your recording environment 4 Press RECORD RECORD and e lock down Recording starts when the microphone detec...

Page 13: ...ly overrides the built in microphone 2 Set VOX TONE to ON for VOX recording or to OFF for manual recording 3 If the microphone has an ON OFF remote control switch connect the microphone to the REM and...

Page 14: ...al erasure of a tape recording 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...

Page 15: ...oor 4 Set TAPE SPEED to SLOW NORMAL or FAST Use the tape speed which best suits you to nd a passage or make a transcription 5 Turn VOLUME VOX SENS counter clockwise to its lowest setting 6 Press e to...

Page 16: ...ount of tape that has moved past the tape heads since the tape began moving When the tape rewinds the numbers decrease Care and Maintenance Modifying or tampering with the recorder s internal componen...

Page 17: ...e YWCaution Be careful not to damage the cassette when tapping it Do not touch the exposed tape or allow any sharp objects near the cassette Cleaning the Tape Handling Parts Dirt dust or particles of...

Page 18: ...atured alcohol to clean the record playback head pinch roller tape guides and capstans 5 Press Q to move the tape head assembly back then close the door YWCaution Never touch the surface of the record...

Page 19: ...o Noise Ratio Rec Play 38dB Erase System Magnet Record System AC Bias Power Requirement Batteries 2 AA Adapter 3V DC vehicle adapter or 3V 300mA AC adapter Dimensions HWD 4 8 3 37 1 59 inches 122 85 5...

Page 20: ...g Battery power low Replace with fresh batteries Tape head and parts maybe dirty See Cleaning the Tape Handling Parts on page 17 18 to clean Car adapter plug dirty Unplug to clean the ignition socket...

Page 21: ...that is covered by this warranty take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store in the U S RadioShack will at its option unless otherwise provided...

Page 22: ...NY 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 last...

Page 23: ...23 Protect the environment by recycling used electronics Go to E CyclingCentral com to nd an electronic recycling center near you...