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Radio Shack 14-1166, Owner'S Manual

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Operation

ˆ

Operation 

LOADING A 
MICROCASSETTE TAPE 

Note: We recommend MC-60 microcas-
sette tapes for up to two hours of record-
ing/playback time, or MC-90
microcassette tapes for up to three hours
of recording/playback time.

1. Use a pencil to turn the cassette’s

hub and remove any tape slack.
Avoid touching the tape.

2. Press 

STOP/EJECT 

to open the cas-

sette compartment door.

3. Insert the microcassette into the

door’s guides so the microcassette’s
open edge faces out and the full reel
is to the left.

4. Close the door.

UNLOADING A 
MICROCASSETTE TAPE 

1. Press 

STOP/EJECT 

to stop recording

or playback. 

Summary of Contents for 14-1166

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Please read before using this equipment Microcassette Tape Recorder ...

Page 2: ...eview lets you listen as you fast forward and rewind to quickly find passag es Automatic Level Control ALC auto matically sets the recording level Built In Hi Sensitivity Microphone lets you record almost anywhere Two Speed Recording Switch lets you record at normal speed for better sound quality or slow speed for twice the normal recording playback time 2001 RadioShack Corporation All Rights Rese...

Page 3: ...cting an Earphone 8 Listening Safely 8 Traffic Safety 9 Operation 10 Loading a Microcassette Tape 10 Unloading a Microcassette Tape 10 Recording 11 Playing a Tape 12 Rewinding and Fast Forwarding 13 Tape Tips 14 Storing Cassette Tapes 14 Preventing Accidental Erasure 14 Erasing a Cassette Tape 15 Care 16 Cleaning the Tape Handling Parts 16 Specifications 18 ...

Page 4: ...4 A Quick Look at Your Recorder ˆ A Quick Look at Your Recorder PHONE VOLUME PAUSE FAST F CUE REWIND REV SLOW NORMAL SPEED RECORD PLAY STOP EJECT ...

Page 5: ...r vehicle battery using an optional DC adapter Using Batteries Your recorder requires two AA batteries not supplied for power For the best per formance and longest life we recommend RadioShack alkaline batteries Cautions Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type Do not mix old and new batteries dif ferent types of batteries standard alkaline or rechargeable or ...

Page 6: ...recorder stops operating prop erly replace 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 re corder for several days remove the bat teries Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts Using AC or DC Power You can power the recorder with AC pow er using a 3V 250 mA AC adapter and a size H Adaptapl...

Page 7: ... these specifications could damage the recorder or the adapter Always connect the adapter to the 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 recorder 1 If necessary set the adapter s volt age switch to 3V 2 Attach the Adaptaplug with its tip set to positive to the adapter s cord 3 Insert the adap...

Page 8: ... of earphones Insert the earphone s plug into the record er s PHONE jack The built in speaker au tomatically disconnects Listening Safely To protect your hearing follow these guidelines when you use an earphone 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 vol ume levels Extended hi...

Page 9: ... dis comfort might still damage your hearing Traffic Safety Do not wear an earphone while operating a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle This can create a traffic hazard and could be il legal in some areas Even though some earphones let you hear some outside sounds when listening at normal volume levels they still can present a traffic hazard ...

Page 10: ...of recording playback time 1 Use a pencil to turn the cassette s hub and remove any tape slack Avoid touching the tape 2 Press STOP EJECT to open the cas sette compartment door 3 Insert the microcassette into the door s guides so the microcassette s open edge faces out and the full reel is to the left 4 Close the door UNLOADING A MICROCASSETTE TAPE 1 Press STOP EJECT to stop recording or playback ...

Page 11: ...uality slide the switch to NORMAL To double the tape s recording playback time slide the switch to SLOW 3 Press RECORD to begin recording Both RECORD and PLAY lock down Caution Do not force down RECORD If you cannot easily press down RECORD check the tape s erase protection tabs and make sure they are not removed 4 Press STOP EJECT to stop recording Notes The automatic level control circuit automa...

Page 12: ... Load a microcassette tape 2 Set SPEED to the speed used when the tape was recorded 3 Press PLAY Note If the recording sounds too fast or too slow slide the SPEED switch to the other setting 4 Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable lis tening level 5 To temporarily stop the tape slide the PAUSE switch to the left To resume playback slide PAUSE to the right 6 Press STOP EJECT to stop playback ...

Page 13: ...you can hear the tape as it advances or rewinds When you slide the switch back to the center position the recorder resumes nor mal playback If you slide the switch to FAST F CUE or to REWIND REV when the tape is stopped the tape advances or rewinds until you press STOP EJECT or the tape reaches its end Caution To protect the tape handling parts press STOP EJECT or slide the switch to the center po...

Page 14: ...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 from being pressed If you later decide to record on a tape side after you have removed the erase protec tion tab place a piece of strong plastic tape over that side s erase protection...

Page 15: ...event a bulk eraser from erasing a cassette tape ERASING A CASSETTE TAPE 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 cas sette tape using a RadioShack bulk tape eraser ...

Page 16: ...e a mal function and might invalidate its warranty If your recorder is not performing as it should take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance 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...

Page 17: ...cotton swab dipped in dena tured 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 and close the cassette compartment door Then reconnect power Record Play Head Tape Guides Capstan Pinch Roller ...

Page 18: ...n Both Sides 1 2 cm sec 120 min Both Sides with MC 90 Microcassette 2 4 cm sec 90 min Both Sides 1 2 cm sec 180 min Both Sides Frequency Response Tape Playback 315 4 000 Hz at 2 4 cm sec Record Playback 400 4 000 Hz Power Sources Internal Batteries 3V DC Two AA Batteries AC Power 12V with AC Adapter Vehicle Battery 12V with DC Adapter Typical Cassette Recording Time 18 Hours ...

Page 19: ...WD 5 25 8 11 16 inches 127 67 27 mm Weight without Batteries 4 8 oz 136 g Weight with Batteries 6 5 oz 184 g Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice ...

Page 20: ...t 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 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 produ...

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