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Cat. No. 14-1108A

OWNER’S MANUAL

AC•DC Portable

Please read before using this equipment.

CTR-102

Cassette Tape Recorder

14-1108.fm Page 1 Thursday, July 1, 1999 11:32 AM

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Summary of Contents for CTR-102

Page 1: ...Cat No 14 1108A OWNER S MANUAL AC DC Portable Please read before using this equipment CTR 102 Cassette Tape Recorder 14 1108 fm Page 1 Thursday July 1 1999 11 32 AM ...

Page 2: ...hone lets you lis ten in privacy Erase Plug lets you easily erase cassette tapes Three Power Sources let you power the recorder from four C bat teries standard AC power or vehicle DC power with an optional DC adapter Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this recorder to rain or moisture This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulat ed dangerous voltage within t...

Page 3: ...assette 7 Playing a Tape 7 Recording 8 Using the Built In Microphone 8 Using an External Microphone 8 Recording From an External Audio Source 9 Tape Tips 10 Recommended Tapes 10 Erasing a Cassette Tape 10 Preventing Accidental Erasure 11 Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality 11 Maintenance 12 Cleaning the Tape Handling Parts 13 Specifications 14 14 1108 fm Page 3 Thursday July 1 1999 11 32 AM ...

Page 4: ...he batteries as indicated by the polarity symbols and marked inside the compartment Cautions Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type Never mix fresh and old bat teries or different battery types 3 Replace the cover Cautions Always dispose of old batteries promptly and properly Never leave dead old or weak batteries in the recorder They can leak chemicals and corrode or damage electr...

Page 5: ... auto DC adapter such as Radio Shack Cat No 14 844 not supplied that connects to your vehicle s ciga rette lighter socket Cautions The recommended DC adapter supplies 6 volts and delivers at least 300 milliamps Its center tip is set to negative and its plug correctly fits the recorder s DC 6V jack Using an adapter that does not meet these specifica tions could seriously damage the recorder or the ...

Page 6: ...e lowest set ting before you begin listening After you begin listening adjust the volume to a comfortable level Do not listen at extremely high volume levels Extended high volume listening can lead to per manent hearing loss Once you set the volume do not increase it Over time your ears adapt to the volume level so a volume level that does not cause discomfort might still damage your hearing Traff...

Page 7: ... facing up and its full reel on the left 4 Close the door PLAYING A TAPE Warning To protect your hearing set VOLUME to its lowest setting before you begin playing a cassette tape 1 Load a prerecorded cassette tape into the compartment 2 Press PLAY Notes Press PAUSE to temporarily stop playback Press PAUSE again to resume playback Press FAST F or REWIND to rapidly wind the tape forward or backward ...

Page 8: ...using the built in microphone 1 Load a blank cassette tape or one you want to record over into the cassette compartment 2 Place the recorder 2 or 3 feet from the recording source 3 Press RECORD to begin record ing Both PLAY and RECORD lock down Note To temporarily stop record ing press PAUSE To resume recording press PAUSE again 4 Speak into MIC 5 Press STOP EJECT to stop recording Using an Extern...

Page 9: ...ro phone 5 Press STOP EJECT to stop recording Recording from an External Audio Source You can directly record from an ex ternal audio source such as a radio tape deck or CD player using a suit able patch cord not supplied with a 1 8 inch plug Note Before you connect an exter nal audio source to the recorder be sure the source s and the recorder s volume controls are set to their mini mum setting F...

Page 10: ...f U S copyright laws for a consumer to use an audio recording device to dupli cate musical recordings for noncom mercial personal use TAPE TIPS Recommended Tapes Tape quality greatly affects the qual ity of the recording We recommend extended range or low noise Type 1 regular length 60 or 90 minute nor mal bias cassette tapes We do not recommend long play cassette tapes such as C 120s because they...

Page 11: ...originally covered by the erase pro tection tab Caution Removing the erase pro tection tabs does not prevent a bulk eraser from erasing a cassette tape Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality After you play a cassette tape sever al times the tape might become tightly wound on the reels This can cause playback sound quality to de teriorate To restore the sound quality fast for ward the tape from t...

Page 12: ...and store the recorder only in normal temperature environ ments Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices and distort or melt plastic parts Keep the recorder away from dust and dirt which can cause pre mature wear of parts Wipe the recorder with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it look ing new Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the rec...

Page 13: ... ev ery 20 hours of use Note Your local Radio Shack store sells a complete line of cassette cleaning supplies 1 Remove the batteries and dis connect any power source 2 Open the cassette compartment cover 3 Press PLAY to expose the tape handling parts 4 Use a cotton swab dipped in tape head cleaning solution or denatured alcohol to gently clean the capstan pinch roller tape guides and tape head 5 W...

Page 14: ... Than 0 35 GENERAL Power Requirements DC 6V Power Sources Four C Batteries Cat No 23 551 651 AC Adapter Cat No 273 1662 DC Auto Adapter Cat No 14 844 Dimensions 91 2 x 511 16 x 113 16 Inches HWD 241 x 144 x 46 mm Weight without batteries 2 1 lbs 950 g Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specifications are subject to change without notice 14 1108 fm Page 14 Thursday July 1 1999 1...

Page 15: ...15 NOTES 14 1108 fm Page 15 Thursday July 1 1999 11 32 AM ...

Page 16: ...ore Warranty does not cover transportation costs Nor does it cover a product subjected to misuse or accidental damage EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RADIO SHACK MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN Some states do not permit limitation or exclusion of implied warranties therefore the aforesaid li...

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