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Cause

• The power cord is unplugged.
• The component to which the power

cord is attached is turned off.

• The deck is not stopped.
• Power was turned off while the tape

was moving.

• The cassette is not properly loaded.

• The tape is at the end of that side.

• The tape has too much slack.

• There is nothing recorded on the

tape.

• The tape heads are dirty.

• The amplifier’s input selector is not

properly set.

• The amplifier’s volume is too low.
• There are connection problems.

• The erase prevention tabs are broken

off.

• There are connection problems.
• The amplifier is not delivering a

signal to the deck.

• The tape heads are dirty.

• The heads, pinch rollers, or capstans

are dirty.

• The tape is not uniformly wound.

• A tape recorded without Dolby NR is

being played back with 

DOLBY NR

set to 

IN

.

• The tape heads are dirty.

TROUBLE SHOOTING

This cassette deck has been manufactured to the specifications of RadioShack and is covered by a limited warranty from
RadioShack. If your cassette deck is not operating as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store or call 1-800-THE-
SHACK for assistance.

Your cassette deck should give you years of trouble-free service if you follow the instructions in this manual. If you do have
problems, the chart below can help you solve them. If you still have problems after following the suggestions below, take the
cassette deck to your local Radio Shack store for assistance.

Symptom

Power does not come on.

The door does not open.

The door does not close.

The tape immediately stops.

The level meter does not work
during playback.

There is no sound.

The record indicator does not
light when you try to record.

The level meter does not work
during recording.

Nothing records onto the tape.

The sound is unstable or
interrupted.

High-frequency sounds are
missing.

Remedy

• Plug in the power cord.
• Turn on the component.

• Press 

STOP/EJECT

.

• Turn on the power.

• Remove and reinsert the cassette.

• Play the other side of the tape or rewind

the tape.

• Take up the slack.

• Replace the tape with one that has a

recording.

• Clean the tape heads.

• Set the amplifier’s input selector to the

same input you connected the deck to.

• Turn up the amplifier’s volume.
• Check all connections.

• Replace the tape with one with unbroken

tabs, or cover the holes with tape.

• Check all connections.
• Correctly set the amplifier’s controls.

• Clean the tape heads.

• Clean all tape handling parts.

• Completely rewind then fast forward the

tape.

• Set 

DOLBY NR

 to 

OUT

.

• Clean the tape heads.

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Summary of Contents for SCT-530

Page 1: ...owner s manual SCT 530 HIGH SPEED DUBBING STEREO CASSETTE DECK PRB1199A En 01 09 DOC 9 2 99 9 22 PM 1 ...

Page 2: ...tects the tape and the playback record mechanisms by stopping playback or recording at the end of the tape For your permanent records we urge you to record your cassette deck s serial number in the space below You can find the serial number on the label on the back panel of the cassette deck Serial Number _____________________________________________ 1999 Tandy Corporation All Rights Reserved Warn...

Page 3: ...urges Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Objects and Liquids Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product Servic...

Page 4: ...res 7 Fast Forward Rewind 7 Pause 7 Using Continuous Play 7 Recording and Dubbing 8 Recording from Line In Sources 8 Copying a Cassette Tape Dubbing 8 Tape Hints 9 Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality 9 Erasing a Cassette Tape 9 Erase Protection Tabs 9 Care and Maintenance 10 Cleaning the Tape Handling Parts 10 Troubleshooting 11 Specifications 13 Index to Features by Control Name 14 Notes 15 ...

Page 5: ...o use refer to your receiver amplifier s owner s manual CONNECTING POWER Carefully check all connections Then plug the AC power cord into a standard AC outlet The power cord s plug is polarized and fits only one way Warning To prevent electric shock do not plug the power cord into an extension cord or other receptacle unless you can fully and easily insert the plug s blades CONNECTIONS TAPE 2 L R ...

Page 6: ... Set DOLBY HR to IN if the cassette was recorded with Dolby NR See Dolby Noise Reduction 3 Set the receiver amplifier s volume control to its lowest position 4 Press PLAY for the deck you are using 5 Adjust the receiver amplifier s volume tone and balance controls 6 Press STOP EJECT to stop playback 7 Press STOP EJECT again to open the cassette door and remove the cassette DOLBY NOISE REDUCTION Th...

Page 7: ...ame Dolby NR type If they do not the tape that has a different Dolby NR type than the DOLBY NR switch setting might sound distorted Be sure to set the tapes properly before starting continuous play 1 Load a cassette tape in each tape compartment then close the compartment doors 2 Set DOLBY NR 3 Press PLAY on Deck 2 The cassette in Deck 2 plays 4 Adjust the volume tone and balance control on your r...

Page 8: ...udest part of the selection you want to record If the recording levels constantly peak in the 3 dB range or if the recording is distorted set RECORD LEVEL ATT to IN This reduces the input signal level 7 To begin recording press PAUSE on Deck 2 8 To stop recording press STOP EJECT on Deck 2 Coping a Cassette Tape Dubbing Notes If the original recording has Dolby NR the copy will also have it regard...

Page 9: ...assette deck records over the previous recording To erase all or part of a cassette tape turn off your input source Then press RECORD To erase the entire cassette tape let the tape record to the end You can quickly erase both sides of a cassette tape using a bulk tape eraser available at your local Radio Shack store ERASE PROTECTION TABS Most cassette tapes have two erase protection tabs one for e...

Page 10: ...from dust and dirt which can cause premature wear of parts Wipe the cassette deck with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the cassette deck Modifying or tampering with the cassette deck s internal parts can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it If y...

Page 11: ... if you follow the instructions in this manual If you do have problems the chart below can help you solve them If you still have problems after following the suggestions below take the cassette deck to your local Radio Shack store for assistance Symptom Power does not come on The door does not open The door does not close The tape immediately stops The level meter does not work during playback The...

Page 12: ... tape heads are dirty The recording level is too high The original signal was distorted The heads are dirty Poor quality tape is being used There is a faulty connection The tape heads are dirty Remedy Set DOLBY NR to the same position as was used for recording Clean the tape heads Set RECORD LEVEL ATT to IN Replace the original recording source Clean the tape heads Use a better quality tape Check ...

Page 13: ...ff More than 56 dB Noise Reduction Effect Dolby B NR ON More than 10 dB at 5 kHz Harmonic Distortion No more than 1 at 4 dB 160 nwb m Input Sensitivity LINE INPUT 112 mV Input Impedance 24 kOhm Output Reference level LINE OUTPUT 0 5 V Output Impedance 1 9 kOhm Power Requirements AC 120V 60 Hz Power Consumption 15 W Dimensions 5 1 8 x 169 16 x 913 16 Inches HWD 130x420x250mm Weight 7 lbs 8 oz 3 4 k...

Page 14: ...found on the front of your cassette deck along with the page number where the control or indicator is discussed Control Indicator Name DOLBY NR DUBBING SPEED FAST F PAUSE PLAY POWER RECORD RECORD LEVEL ATT REWIND STOP EJECT Page 6 8 7 7 6 6 8 8 7 6 PRB1199A En 10 16 DOC 9 2 99 9 23 PM 14 ...

Page 15: ...15 NOTES PRB1199A En 10 16 DOC 9 2 99 9 23 PM 15 ...

Page 16: ... to any RadioShack store RadioShack will at its option unless otherwise 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 products on which a refund is made become the property of RadioShack New or reconditioned parts and products m...

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