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CONTENTS

Power Sources ................................................................................................. 4

Using AC Power 4
Using Batteries 4

Using Earphones 6

Listening Safely 6
Traffic Safety 6

Radio Operation 7

Cassette Player Operation 8

Loading a Cassette Tape 8
Playing a Cassette Tape 8
Recording 9

Recording from the Radio

Making Live Recordings 10

Tape Tips 10

Recommended Tapes 10
Recording Over or Erasing a

Cassette Tape 10

Preventing Accidental Era-

sure 11

Restoring Tape Tension and

Sound Quality 11

Cleaning the Tape-Han-

dling Parts 11

Care and Maintenance 13

Caring for Your SCR-99 13
The FCC Wants You to Know

Specifications 15

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Summary of Contents for 14-729

Page 1: ...Cat No 14 729 OWNER S MANUAL AM FM Stereo Auto Reverse Cassette Recorder Please read before using this equipment SCR 99 with Bass Boost 14 729 fm Page 1 Wednesday June 30 1999 5 27 PM ...

Page 2: ...te Tape Eject gently opens the cassette compartment cover so the cassette does not pop out PHONES Jack lets you connect optional earphones so you can listen in privacy Automatic Level Control automat ically adjusts the recording level Extended Bass Switch enhances low frequency sounds Two Power Sources let you power the SCR 99 from internal batteries or AC power Warning To prevent fire or shock ha...

Page 3: ...3 This symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and maintenance instructions are included in the literature accompanying this product 14 729 fm Page 3 Wednesday June 30 1999 5 27 PM ...

Page 4: ...ape 8 Recording 9 Recording from the Radio 10 Making Live Recordings 10 Tape Tips 10 Recommended Tapes 10 Recording Over or Erasing a Cassette Tape 10 Preventing Accidental Era sure 11 Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality 11 Cleaning the Tape Han dling Parts 11 Care and Maintenance 13 Caring for Your SCR 99 13 The FCC Wants You to Know 14 Specifications 15 14 729 fm Page 4 Wednesday June 30 19...

Page 5: ...nnect when you connect the AC power cord to the SCR 99 USING BATTERIES You can power the SCR 99 from six D batteries not supplied For the longest life we recommend alkaline batteries such as Radio Shack Cat No 23 550 1 Press down on the tabs above the battery compartment cover and pull it down to remove it 2 Place six D batteries in the com partment as indicated by the polarity symbols and marked ...

Page 6: ... or weak batteries in the SCR 99 They can leak chemicals and corrode or damage electronic circuits If you do not plan to use batter ies in the SCR 99 for a month or more remove the batteries to protect the SCR 99 from possi ble battery leakage 14 729 fm Page 6 Wednesday June 30 1999 5 27 PM ...

Page 7: ...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 per manent hearing loss 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 earphones while operat ing a ...

Page 8: ...best FM reception fully extend the telescoping antenna and swivel it to the position that produces the best reception If reception of an FM station is weak with BAND set to FM STEREO try setting BAND to FM The sound is mono but the reception should improve 4 Adjust VOLUME MIN MAX to a comfortable listening level 5 Adjust TONE LOW HIGH for the desired sound 6 Set E BASS OFF ON to ON to emphasize lo...

Page 9: ...ING A CASSETTE TAPE Warning To protect your hearing set VOLUME MIN MAX to its lowest set ting before you begin playing a cas sette tape 1 Set FUNCTION to TAPE 2 Load a cassette tape 3 Set MODE as follows For one time play press MODE so the button locks down When the tape reaches the end of the first side it automatically reverses direc tion plays the second side and then stops For continuous play ...

Page 10: ...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 The SCR 99 records only when the tape is turning forward After loading a cassette tape press RECORD to see if...

Page 11: ...rom the recording source 4 Press RECORD to begin record ing PLAY RECORD and MODE lock down Note To temporarily stop recording press PAUSE To resume recording press PAUSE again 5 Press STOP EJECT to stop recording 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 minute or 90 minute normal bias ca...

Page 12: ...e 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 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 sur face Caution Be careful not to damage the cassette when tappi...

Page 13: ...tion tab sensor then press RECORD to expose the record playback and erase heads 5 Use a cotton swab dipped in tape head cleaning solution or denatured alco hol to gently clean the capstans pinch rollers tape guides and tape heads 6 Press STOP EJECT and close the cassette compartment cover 14 729 fm Page 13 Wednesday June 30 1999 5 27 PM ...

Page 14: ...o boards and cases and can cause the ly nd store the SCR 99 only in normal Temperature extremes can shorten s and distort or melt plastic parts he SCR 99 away from dust and dirt w e wear of parts he SCR 99 with a damp cloth occasion Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning s ts to clean the SCR 99 ng with the SCR 99 s internal compone our SCR 99 s warranty and void your R 99 is not performing as it sho...

Page 15: ...e interfer ence you can try one or more of the following corrective measures Reorient or relocate the radio or TV s receiving antenna Increase the distance between the SCR 99 and the radio or TV Connect your SCR 99 to an AC outlet that is on a different electrical circuit from either the radio or TV Consult your local Radio Shack store or an experienced radio TV technician if the problem still exi...

Page 16: ... Play at 3 dB80 12 000 Hz Frequency Response Record Play at 6 dB125 6300 Hz Wow and Flutter 0 3 WRMS GENERAL Power Requirements 120 Volts AC 60 Hz DC 9V 6 D Batteries Power Consumption18W Dimensions 5 1 8 16 15 16 4 13 16 Inches HWD 130 x 430 x 122 mm Weight 5 lbs 1 oz 2 3 Kg Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice ...

Page 17: ...f of purchase date to any Radio Shack store 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 impli...

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