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Cautions:
• Use only fresh batteries of the required
size and recommended type.
• Do not mix old and new batteries, differ-
ent types of batteries (standard, alkaline,
or rechargeable), or rechargeable batter-
ies of different capacities.
Follow these steps to install batteries.
1. Press down the tabs on the battery com-
partment cover and lift the cover off.
2. Place the batteries in the compartment as
indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and
–) marked inside.
3. Replace the cover.
When the sound becomes weak or distorted
or the radio/cassette player stops operating
properly, 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 radio/
cassette player with batteries for a week or
longer, remove the batteries. Batteries can
leak chemicals that can destroy electronic
parts.
USING DC POWER
You can power the cassette recorder from a
12V power source (such as a vehicle’s
cigarette-lighter socket) using a 6V, 300 mA
DC adapter and a size M Adaptaplug™
connector (neither supplied). Both are
available at your local RadioShack store.
Cautions:
You must use a power source
that supplies 6V DC and deliv-
ers at least 300 mA. Its center
tip must be set to negative and its plug
must fit the cassette recorder’s
DC 6V
jack. Using an adapter that does not meet
these specifications could damage the
cassette recorder or the adapter.
• Always connect the DC adapter to the
cassette 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
cassette recorder.
Follow these steps to power the cassette re-
corder from a DC power source.
1. Set the adapter’s voltage switch to 6V, if
necessary.
2. Connect the Adaptaplug to the DC
adapter’s cord so the tip reads TIP–.
3. Insert the barrel plug into the recorder’s
DC 6V
jack.
4. Plug the other end of the adapter into the
12V power source.
Notes:
• If the cassette recorder does not operate
properly when you use DC power, be
sure the 12V source (such as a cigarette-
lighter socket) is clean and that the
adapter’s plug is pushed all the way into
socket.
• Disconnect the adapter when you are not
using the cassette recorder.
• Internal batteries (if installed) automati-
cally disconnect when you plug the
adapter into the
DC 6V
jack.
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