For Your Records
In the event that service should be
required, you may need both the model
number and the serial number. In the
space below, record the date and place of
purchase.
Date of Purchase:
Place of Purchase:
Service Information
This product should be serviced only by
those specially trained in appropriate
servicing techniques. For instructions on
how to obtain service, refer to the
warranty included in this Guide.
Main plug is used as the disconnect device,
it shall remain operable and should not be
obstructed during intended used. To be
completely disconnected the apparatus
from supply mains, the main plug of the
apparatus shall be disconnected from the
mains socket outlet completely.
Precautions
•
Never open the cabinet under any
circumstances.
Never operate this
product with the cabinet removed. Any
repairs or internal adjustments should
be made only by a trained service
technician.
•
Do not touch the player with wet
hands.
If any liquid enters the player
cabinet, take the player to a trained
service technician for inspection.
NOTE:
Only use the
adapter that came with
this unit. Using other
adapters could seriously
damage the unit.
Do not attempt to
bypass this safety feature.
Automatic Stop
When your recorder is operating in PLAY or RECORD mode and the end of the tape is
reached, your unit will automatically shut itself off and return the buttons to the OFF
position.
Stand-up Microphone Recording
To record with stand-up microphone, plug the microphone into the MICROPHONE jack and
follow the built-in microphone recording instructions. When the stand-up microphone is
used, the built-in microphone is automatically disconnected.
Tape Erase
To erase a tape simply record over the unwanted recording.
Rewind
To run the tape back to the beginning of your recording, press
REWIND
. Then press
STOP
after you have rewound to the desired point on the tape.
Fast Forward (F-fwd)
Press
F-FWD
to skip over portions of the tape quickly. Press
STOP
after you have advanced
to the desired point on the tape.
Pause Control
Your recorder is equipped with a PAUSE control which will stop PLAY & RECORD operation.
Press
PAUSE
to stop PLAY or RECORD operation. Press again to release PAUSE for
continued operation.
Tape Counter and Reset Button
The reset counter is used to quickly determine the approximate location of different
recording selections.
1. Rewind to the beginning of the tape.
2. Press the Reset Counter once to read "000". After each selection is played or recorded,
make a note of the numbers in the readout window. This will serve as a reference for
the start of the next selection or recording.
3. To locate a selection previously noted, press either
F-FWD
or
REWIND
. When the
counter indicates the selection number you desire, press
STOP/EJECT
.
NOTE:
The Reset Counter will not indicate actual distance in units of measure; it
determines only the relative location of each selection.
Prevent Accidental Erasure
Whenever you make a recording, any previous
recording on the tape is automatically erased.
When you have a recording you want to keep
permanently, snap out the rear left tab of the
side you want to save as shown in the
illustration below.
When a cassette with the tab snapped out is
inserted into the tape unit, accidental erasure is
prevented by a lever in the mechanism that keeps
the RECORD button from depressing. Cellophane
tape can be place over the opening if you decide
later to record over the original recording. Similarly,
you can record over purchased pre-recorded
cassettes.
PLEASE NOTE:
Your unit is equipped with a cassette sensing mechanism. This mechanism
prevents the RECORD button from being depressed when a cassette is not in the unit.
Headphone (Optional)
You can plug a set of headphones to your set. With the headphone plugged in, the
speaker is automatically silenced for private listening. Your set is also equipped with
EARPHONE MONITOR capability when recording direct from other sound sources such as
other tape recorders, radios or phonographs. You can listen to what's being recorded by
plugging in a set of headphones and an adapter.
Remote On/Off Jack (2.5mm)
The use of a remote on/off unit enables you to temporarily stop recording, when using a
remote microphone, without resetting the buttons. Such remote control units are usually
available from local audio supply houses. When selecting a remote control on/off unit, be
sure it is equipped with a 2.5mm plug.
Cleaning the Heads
Iron oxide particles from the magnetic tape can build up on the parts that come in contact
with the tape. These deposits can cause incomplete erasure, muffled playback sound, and
might prevent automatic stop. To clean a cassette tape, open the compartment door, push
the
PLAY
button and gently clean the heads, capstan, and pinch wheel with a head
cleaner.
Always unplug the power cord before cleaning, and allow 30 minutes drying
time when using a liquid cleaner.
Clean heads after every 25 hours of use.
• Demagnetize the head occasionally with a head demagnetizing cassette (available from
many audio equipment stores).
• Never use any metal objects on or near the tape heads.
Do not allow any cleaning material to fall into the tape assembly.
Tape Care
• Don’t expose tapes to sunlight or store in hot places. High temperatures may warp the
shell or damage the tape itself.
• Keep cassettes in their boxes when not in use.
• Cassette tapes can be erased by magnetic fields produced by magnets, electric motors,
electrical transformers, and other devices. Keep tapes away from magnets and magnetic
fields.
It is important to read this user manual prior to using your new product for the first time.
Es importante leer este manual antes de usar por vez primera su equipo.
user manual
manual de usuario
RP3503
Important Battery Information
• Batteries may leak electrolyte if inserted incorrectly, if disposed of in fire, or if an
attempt is made to charge a battery not intended to be recharged.
• Discard leaky batteries immediately. Leaking batteries can cause skin burns or other
personal injury.
• Dispose of batteries, according to federal, state, and local regulations.
Unpacking Your Unit
You should have the following:
• one main unit
• one AC power converter
• one stand-up microphone
• one user’s guide
Battery Installation
1 To remove the battery compartment door (located on the cabinet bottom) press the
snap tab and lift the door off the cabinet back.
2 Insert 4 "AA" - size batteries (not included) into the battery compartment. Be sure the
(+) or cap end of each battery is installed as shown on the battery diagram.
3. Replace the battery door.
NOTE:
If the recorder begins to sound distorted, or if the tape reels turn very slowly or not
at all, be sure to check with a new set of batteries or another cassette before seeking
service.
IMPORTANT:
Be sure to remove the batteries when storing the set for more than a few
weeks at a time. Leaky batteries can badly damage the recorder. When discarding
batteries, be sure to dispose of them in the proper manner, according to provincial and
local regulations.
Always push
STOP
before storing. This will relieve pressure on certain parts in the recorder
that might deform after long periods of time.
AC Power Converter
The AC Power Converter plugs into the 6-V DC PWR JACK on the recorder (which
automatically disconnects the batteries), and plugs into 120 -volt AC household power.
IMPORTANT:
The AC Power Converter coming with this uint is intended to be correctly
orientated in a vertical or floor mount position.
Car Adapter (Optional)
Your recorder may be operated from the cigarette lighter socket in a car. The optional Car
Adapter plugs into the 6-V DC PWR JACK on the recorder, which automatically disconnects
the batteries.
To Insert or Remove Cassette
1. Press
STOP/EJECT
if any of the buttons are depressed.
2. Press
STOP/EJECT
to open CASSETTE DOOR.
3 Insert a cassette tape with a full reel at its left and open edge facing towards you, then
push on the deck door to close. Unload a cassette tape by following the above steps 1
and 2, take out the tape, push on the deck door to close.
NOTE:
Some special formula tapes (chromium dioxide and metal particle tapes) cannot be
properly recorded on this product. These tapes can, however be used for playback.
Tape Play
To listen to your recorded tape cassettes:
1. Insert cassette as explained above.
2. Rewind tape to the starting point if necessary. ( See REWIND operation.)
3. Press
PLAY
.
4. Adjust
VOLUME
control.
Built-in Microphone Recording
1. Insert cassette as previously described. Press
RECORD
(the
PLAY
button is depressed
with it). You are now recording. If the RECORD button does not depress, see "PREVENT
ACCIDENTAL ERASURE".
2. Talk normally into the BUILT-IN CONDENSER MICROPHONE. To obtain optimum
recording quality, place the recorder with the microphone freely exposed and as close
as convenient to the sound source.
NOTE:
The automatic level control (ALC) will set the record level for optimum recordings,
regardless of volume setting.
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QUIT SLACKING
A little bit of slack in your tapes can cause scratches on the tape, or
worse yet, the tape could break. If you notice some slack in the
tape, use a pencil to tighten it up before you insert it.
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Have a Blast - Just Not in
Your Eardrums
Make sure you turn down
the volume on the unit
before you put on
headphones. Increase
the volume to the desired level only
after headphones are in place.
Reset Counter
Safety Information
Before you begin
Powering the Recorder
Using the Recorder
Care & Maintenance
Warranty
This Class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada
Audiovox Electronics Corp.,
150 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge,
NY 11788
© 2009 Trademark(s) ® Registered
www.rcaaudiovideo.com
Printed In China
v3.0 (EN/E)
The descriptions and characteristics given in
this document are given as a general
indication and not as a guarantee. In order to
provide the highest quality product possible,
we reserve the right to make any improvement
or modification without prior notice.
12 Month Limited Warranty
Applies to RCA Audio/Video Products
• AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORP. (the
Company) warrants to the original retail
purchaser of this product that should
this product or any part thereof, under
normal use and conditions, be proven
defective in material or workmanship
within 12 months from the date of
original purchase, such defect(s) will be
repaired or replaced with reconditioned
product (at the Company’s option)
without charge for parts and repair
labor.
• To obtain repair or replacement within
the terms of this Warranty, the product
is to be delivered with proof of
warranty coverage (e.g. dated bill of
sale), specification of defect(s),
transportation prepaid, to the Company
at the address shown below.
• This Warranty does not extend to the
elimination of externally generated
static or noise, to correction of antenna
problems, loss/interruptions of
broadcast or internet service, to costs
incurred for installation, removal or
reinstallation of product, to corruptions
caused by computer viruses, spyware or
other malware, to loss of media, files,
data or content, or to damage to tapes,
discs, removable memory devices or
cards, speakers, accessories, computers,
computer peripherals, other media
players, home networks or vehicle
electrical systems.
• This Warranty does not apply to any
product or part thereof which, in the
opinion of the Company, has suffered or
been damaged through alteration,
improper installation, mishandling,
misuse, neglect, accident, or by removal
or defacement of the factory serial
number/bar code label(s). THE EXTENT
OF THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY UNDER
THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED
ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE
COMPANY’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE
PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER
FOR THE PRODUCT.
• This Warranty is in lieu of all other
express warranties or liabilities. ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY, SHALL BE LIMITED
TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN
WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH
OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER
INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE
BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF 24
MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL
PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL THE
COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR
ANY OTHER WARRANTY. No person or
representative is authorized to assume
for the Company any liability other than
expressed herein in connection with the
sale of this product.
• Some states do not allow limitations on
how long an implied warranty lasts or
the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damage so the above
limitations or exclusions may not apply
to you. This Warranty gives you specific
legal rights and you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
How to make a warranty claim:
• If your product is capable of storing
content (such as an mp3 player, digital
voice recorder, etc), it is recommended
to make periodic backup copies of
content stored on the product. If
applicable, before shipping a product,
make a back up copy of content or data
stored on the device. Also, it is advisable
to remove any personal content which
you would not want exposed to others.
IT IS LIKELY THAT CONTENTS AND DATA
ON THE DEVICE WILL BE LOST DURING
SERVICE AND REFORMATTING.
AUDIOVOX ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY FOR
LOST CONTENT OR DATA, OR FOR THE
SECURITY OF ANY PERSONAL CONTENT
OR DATA ON THE RETURNED DEVICE.
Product will be returned with factory
default settings, and without any pre-
loaded content which may have been
installed in the originally purchased
products. Consumer will be responsible
for reloading data and content.
Consumer will be responsible to restore
any personal preference settings.
• Properly pack your unit. Include any
remotes, memory cards, cables, etc.
which were originally provided with the
product. However DO NOT return any
removable batteries, even if batteries
were included with the original
purchase. We recommend using the
original carton and packing materials.
• Include evidence of purchase date such
as the bill of sale. Also print your name
and address and a description of the
defect. Send via standard UPS or its
equivalent to:
Audiovox Electronics Corp.
Attn: Service Department.
150 Marcus Blvd.
Hauppauge N.Y. 11788
1-877-833-3491
• Insure your shipment for loss or
damage. Audiovox accepts no liability in
case of damage or loss en route to
Audiovox.
• Pay any charges billed to you by the
Exchange Center for service not covered
by the warranty.
• A new or refurbished unit will be
shipped to you freight prepaid.
What we will do:
Provide you with a new, or at our option, a
refurbished unit. The exchange unit is
under warranty for the remainder of the
original product’s warranty period.
For Canada Customers, please ship to:
Audiovox Return Centre
c/o Genco
6685 Kennedy Road,
Unit#3, Door 16,
Mississuaga, Ontario
L5T 3A5
Maufacturer/
Responsible Party
Audiovox Electronics
Corp.
150 Marcus Blvd.,
Hauppauge, NY 11788
