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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Careful attention is devoted to quality standards in the 

manufacture of  your cassette deck, and safety is a major factor 

in its design. However, safety is also your responsibility.

This section lists important information that will help you 

properly use and enjoy your cassette deck. Read all the 

included safety and operating instructions before using your 

cassette deck. Follow them closely, and retain them for future 

reference.

Heed Warnings

 — Follow all warnings on the product and in 

the operating instructions.

Cleaning

 — Unplug this product from the wall outlet before 

cleaning. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid 

or aerosol cleaners.

Attachments

 — Do not use attachments/accessories not  

recommended by the product manufacturer, as they might 

create a hazard.

Water and Moisture

 — Do not use this product near water 

(for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or 

laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool).

Accessories

 — Do not place this product on an unstable cart, 

stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing 

serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the 

product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table 

recommended by the  manufacturer or sold with the product. 

Follow the manufacturer's  instructions for mounting, and use 

a recommended mounting accessory.

Carts

 — Move the product on a cart carefully. Quick stops, 

excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product/

cart to overturn.

Ventilation

 — Slots and openings in the cabinet provide 

ventilation, ensure reliable operation, and protect from 

overheating. Do not block or cover these openings, and do not 

place the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. 

Do not place the product in a built-in  installation such as a 

bookcase or rack unless it provides proper ventilation as 

specified by the manufacturer.

Power Sources

 — Operate this product using only the power 

source indicated on its marking label. If you are not sure of 

your home's power type, consult your product dealer or local 

power company.

Polarization

 — This product is equipped with a polarized AC 

line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This 

plug will fit  in the power outlet only one way. This is a safety 

feature. If you cannot  insert the plug fully into the outlet, try 

reversing the plug. If the plug still doesn't fit, contact your 

electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.  Do not defeat the 

safety purpose of the polarized plug. If you need an  extension, 

use a polarized cord.

Power-Cord Protection

 — Route power-supply cords so they 

are  not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed on 

or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, 

convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from 

the product.

Lightning

 — For added protection for this product during a  

lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for 

long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and 

disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent 

damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

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.

Servicing

 — Do not attempt to service this product yourself, 

as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous 

voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service 

personnel.

Damage Requiring Service

 — Unplug this product from the 

wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel 

under the following conditions:

• When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
• If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the 

product.

• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
• If the product does not operate normally by following the 

operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are 

covered by the operating instructions, as an improper 

adjustment of other controls may result in damage and 

will often require extensive work by a qualified technician 

to restore the product to normal operation.

• If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.
• When the product exhibits a distinct change in 

performance.

Replacement Parts

 — When replacement parts are required, 

be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified 

by the manufacturer or having the same characteristics as the 

original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, 

electric shock, or other hazards.

Summary of Contents for SCT-520

Page 1: ...owner s manual Dual Cassette Dubbing Deck SCT 520 ...

Page 2: ...Operation 7 Using Continuous Play Deck 2 to Deck 1 7 Recording a Cassette Tape Deck 2 7 Dubbing a Cassette tape 7 Care 8 Tape Tips 8 Tape Selection 8 Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality 8 Erasing Tapes 8 Preventing Accidental Erasure 8 Environment 9 Cleaning the Tape Handling Parts 9 Troubleshooting 10 Specifications 11 ...

Page 3: ...s B digital device as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules These limits provide reasonable protection against radio and TV interference in a residential area However your equipment might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly To eliminate interference you can try one or more of the following corrective measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the distanc...

Page 4: ...a safety feature If you cannot insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug still doesn t fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug If you need an extension use a polarized cord Power Cord Protection Route power supply cords so they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed on or a...

Page 5: ...ondition Wall or Ceiling Mount The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat Non use Periods Unplug the cassette deck s power cord when you will not use it for extended periods ...

Page 6: ...clean the unit with chemical solvents as this might damage the finish Use a clean dry cloth Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference CONNECTIONS Connect your cassette deck to your receiver or amplifier using the supplied audio cables 1 Using one of the audio cables connect the cassette deck s L and R LINE OUT jacks to the receiver or amplifier s left and right tape input jacks 2 Using...

Page 7: ...ceiver amplifier CD VCR TUNER or DVD 2 Gently press STOP EJECT on DECK 2 and insert the tape to be recorded into the cassette holder 3 Press DOLBY NR IN or OUT to turn Dolby Noise Reduction on or off 4 Press RECORD The RECORD indicator lights Note 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 pre...

Page 8: ...Be careful not to damage the cassette when tapping it Do not touch the exposed tape or allow any sharp objects near the cassette To prevent the tape from being twisted Don t pull the tape out of the upper opening of the cassette tape If the tape is wound loosely inside the cassette use the tape deck on fast forward or reverse to tighten the tape If a small portion of tape is unwound from the casse...

Page 9: ...n the tape heads and other parts that the tape touches This can greatly reduce the performance of the cassette player After every 20 hours of tape player operation follow these steps to clean the tape handling parts or use a cassette deck cleaning kit available at your local RadioShack store 1 Disconnect the power source 2 Open the cassette compartment door and press PLAY to expose the tape handli...

Page 10: ... Volume of stereo receiver amplifier is set to 0 Adjust the volume Input function switch of amplifier is not set to TAPE Set the input function switch to TAPE Strange tone quality or ragged sound Noise reduction switch is not in the correct position Set the noise reduction switch to match the appropriate kind of recorded tape you are using RECORD cannot be operated Erase protection tabs are remove...

Page 11: ...g Tape Speed 4 8 cm second Frequency Response Normal Tape 40 14k Hz CrO2 Tape 40 15k Hz Fast Forward and Rewind Time 130 Seconds C 60 tape Wow and Flutter 0 25 JIS WRMS Signal to Noise Ratio Dolby B NR Off 55 dB CCIRARM Noise Reduction Effect Dolby B NR On 65 dB CCIRARM General Power Requirements 120 V AC 60 Hz Power Consumption 11 W Dimensions W H D 16 5 5 7 13 Inches 420 146 330 mm Weight net 10...

Page 12: ... event of a product defect during the warranty period take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store RadioShack will at its option un less 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 par...

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