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SPECIAL FEATURES

RECORDING AND DUBBING

You can record from any component connected to the
receiver/amplifier or dub (copy) cassette tapes.

Notes:

• Tape quality greatly affects the quality of the recording.

Your cassette deck can play Type I and Type II tape. We
recommend Radio Shack brand tapes.

• Before recording or dubbing, be sure the cassettes onto

which you want to record or dub have their erase-
protection tabs in place. To prevent accidental erasure
of a tape, remove the erase-protection tabs. For more
information, see “Erase-Protection Tabs.”

• To record at the beginning of a cassette, turn the

cassette’s hub with your finger or a pencil until the
dark part of the tape enters the opening in the edge of
the cassette. Before dubbing, position both tapes this
way.

Recording from Line-In Sources

To record from the device connected to the cassette deck’s

LINE INPUT

 jacks, follow these steps.

1. Press 

POWER

 to turn on the cassette deck.

2. Load a blank tape (or one you want to record

over) into Deck 2. Be sure the side you want
to record on is facing you and the full reel is
to the left.

3. Set 

DOLBY NR

 to 

IN

 to record with Dolby

Noise Reduction. See “Dolby Noise
Reduction.”

4. Press 

PAUSE

 on Deck 2.

5. Press 

RECORD

PLAY

 on Deck 2

automatically engages.

6. Play the loudest 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, regardless of the position of 

DOLBY NR

.

If the original does not have Dolby NR, you cannot
add it to the tape you are dubbing.

• Each deck automatically stops when the tape reaches

the end of the side. We recommend you dub onto a
tape that is the same length as the original, so the
decks stop at the same time.

To copy a cassette tape:

l.

Press 

POWER

 to turn on the cassette deck.

2. Load the cassette tape you want to copy into

Deck 1. Be sure the side you want to copy is
facing you and the full reel is to the left.

3. Load a blank tape (or one you want to record

over) into Deck 2. Be sure the side you want
to record on is facing you and the full reel is
to the left.

4. Set 

DUBBING SPEED

 to:

NORM

 to dub at normal playback speed.

HIGH

 to dub at twice the normal speed.

5. Press 

PAUSE

, then 

PLAY

 on Deck 1.

6. Press 

RECORD

 on Deck 2. 

PLAY

 on Deck 2

automatically engages, Deck 1 starts playing,
and dubbing begins.

7. Each deck automatically stops when the tape

reaches the end.

To manually stop dubbing, press 

STOP/EJECT

 on both

cassette decks.

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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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