RRT 11B
retro cassette recorder
Before using the product for the first time, please read the instructions for use below and retain them for later reference. The original instructions were written
in the Hungarian language.
This appliance may only be used by persons with impaired physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lacking in experience or knowledge, as well as children from the
age of 8, if they are under supervision or have been given instruction concerning use of the appliance, and they have understood the hazards associated with use. Children
should not be allowed to play with the unit. Children may only clean or perform user maintenance on the appliance under supervision. After unpacking the device, make sure
it has not been damaged during transit. Keep children away from the packaging, if it contains a polybag or other significant risk component!
• 11 bands world receiver AM-FM-SW radio • Fine tuning dual knob • Cassette recording with auto-stop function • Built-in microphone • MP3/WMA playing from USB/SD
device • Digitalizing old analogue recordings • Recording on cassettes or onto USB/SD device from all available signal sources • Voice of microphone or radio can be recorded
in both cases • You can achieve your old cassettes digitalized in MP3 format on USB or SD device • Headphone socket:
∅
3.5 mm • Power supply: power cable is included,
4 x D/LR20 (1,5 V) battery (not included), outer 6 V adapter (not included)
INSTALLATION, POWER SUPPLY
The device has three different power supply options. Plug the supplied connecting cable into the socket on the backside and then into the power network. In addition, you can operate it with
4 x D (LR20 / 1,5 V) batteries or with separately purchasable 6 V solar panel, accumulator or adapter (MW 3K10 optional) connected to the rear (16) socket.
• Place the 4 pcs D type batteries to the battery holder according to the marked polarity. If you operate the device with battery or accumulator, they won’t be charged by using the power cable
nor by applying 6V outer power supply.
• When not in use, unplug it from the mains outlet! Remove the batteries when you connect it to the mains power network!
• Decreasing volume or distorted sound indicates battery exhaustion. Immediately remove them!
• Do not use different type or condition batteries! Battery replacement can only be performed by adults!
• If there is some liquid flown out from the battery, then take a protective glove and clean the battery holder with a dry cloth! Do not open, burn or short circuit the batteries! It is forbidden to
charge the non-rechargeable batteries! Risk of explosion! Do not use accumulators instead of batteries, since their voltage and efficiency is significantly smaller!
SELECTING FUNCTIONS
The unit is switched off when the function button (
12
.) is in
TAPE
stand and the cassette player is not in use. Three available operation modes are:
RADIO
: you can search radio stations on 11 bands
USB/SD
: SD card or USB device can be connected for playing music or recording
TAPE
: playing from cassettes, cassette recording
USING THE RADIO
Set the switch (
12
.) to
RADIO
position then choose the desired band with (
13
.) switch. In case of FM and SW band, carefully pull out the antenna and set to get the best reception. Tune the
desired radio station with
TUNING
(
4
.) dual knob. You can make fine tuning with the upper part of the knob.
• Reception ability of radio depends on the site of use, and the actual reception conditions.
• Handle the antenna with care, so as not to crush it!
• In case of listening to AM band, there will be a built-in antenna operated. Don’t pull out the telescopic antenna, but rotate the device to the best receiving position.
• Reception may be disturbed by the electronic appliances nearby!
MP3/WMA PLAYING (FROM SD CARD OR USB DEVICE)
Insert a data storage device to the conforming slot/socket. Playing will start automatically. Available functions:
playing, pause (5.) /
stepping programmes (7.) (8.) / REC starting
recording and playback (6.).
You can make recordings from all available signal sources. Choose e.g. the desired radio station, then press REC (6.) button. The red LED will start flashing quickly and the recording will start
immediately to the inserted USB or SD device. For recording from the built-in microphone, you only need to start the recording in USB/SD mode. By repeated press of REC (6.) button, the
recording will stop and it will be played. The red LED will be flashing slower this time.
• Recording will be saved to numbered „rec” folder in MP3 format (
≈
128 kB/s).
• Previously saved tracks can be deleted from the data holder, so previously make a security copy to your computer.
• Do not remove the memory card or USB device during operation, since it may cause damage of data!
• Recommended file structure is: FAT32. Do not use NTFS formatted memory device!
• After inserting the memory unit, playing will start from the first track. If you have been listening to it previously, then the playing will go on from the last selected track, even if the device had
been switched off or the memory device had been removed.
• Abnormal operation may be caused by the unique features of the mass storage device, which does not indicate a malfunction of the device!
USING THE CASSETTE RECORDER
Using the buttons below the cassette compartment, you can handle the tape in a traditional way. Press them firmly, but carefully. Insert the cassette so that to has its opening at the bottom and
the full spindle on the left side. After playing the actual side, it will switch off. Turn the cassette then and restart playing.
For recordings insert an empty tape and press the record and play buttons together (two buttons on the left side). In addition it is forbidden to press two buttons at the same time! First stop
playing or recording with
STOP
button, if you want to use the quick winding buttons.
If fast rewinding is at the end of the cassette, press the
STOP
button immediately. Always use
STOP
to exit the previous function before changing mode. You can always record from the source
you are listening to. The built-in microphone is located to the left of the
VOLUME
button. If you want to record, just start recording in
TAPE
mode and bend close to it.
• Mainly the use of C-60 (C-90) TYPE-I cassette is recommended!
• Pressing of rec button is not possible without a cassette or a broken erase inhibitor tab, do not force it!
• The AUTO-STOP function operates in playing and recording mode.
• Be careful not to get a hook inside of the cassette during handling, as this may cause disruption of the tape!
• When playing other recordings made with a different device, they may cause a high sound loss due to the azimuth deviation -when the heads are set differently. This is not the lack of this
device.
• Do not store the cassette near electrical appliances or magnets!
MULTIPLE RECORDING
You can make recordings on cassettes or on USB/SD device in many way. In both cases, you can record the built-in microphone or radio sound. You can digitally archive your old cassettes in
MP3 format on your USB or SD device. You can copy these files later on your computer or phone.
• Sound quality varies by application depending on the source and technology. It is not recommended to copy on the tape from the USB / SD device due to weaker sound quality.
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