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C. Crane VersaCorder Instruction Manual
Summary of VersaCorder
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Dual speed recorder instruction manual please read all the instructions completely before use and save this manual for future reference..
Page 2: Before Use
Copyright © 2004 by c. Crane company, inc., fortuna, ca 95540 phone: 1-800-522-8863 web: ccrane.Com all rights reserved. No part of this booklet may be reproduced, in any form or means whatsoever, without permission in writing from c. Crane company, inc. Before use please read important safety instr...
Page 3: Recording Instructions
Location of controls ..................................................... 4-5 connection to power ..................................................... 5-6 battery installation ........................................................... 6 setting the clock .............................................
Page 4: Control Identification
22 16 15 18 19 20 14 17 21 13 12 11 10 4 1 2 3 7 8 9 6 23 14) voice activation switch (see page 13) 15) record 16) play 17) voice activation switch (on/off) 18) rewind/review 19) fast forward/cue 20) stop/eject 21) normal/quarter speed 22) pause 23) tape counter reset 24) tape counter display 1) day...
Page 5: Control Identification
The versacorder will run on the included ac adapter. It will also run on (4) "c" size alkaline or rechargeable batteries. Batteries are necessary to keep the clock time and program memories if the power cord is removed from the recorder for more than 3 minutes. 1 2 3 4 1) line in 2) timer activation...
Page 6: Battery Installation
+ + + + 3) gently slide the cover back on to close. 2) insert the (4) “c” cell batteries into the compartment as indicated in the drawing below. Be sure the negative (-) end is against the spring. Refer to the drawing below to insure correct installation of your batteries. 1) open the cover by pushi...
Page 7: Setting The Clock and Day
1) press and hold the clock button while setting the time. 2) while holding the clock button, press the day button and select the corresponding day as shown on the display. 3) while holding the clock button, press the hour button until the appropriate hour and am/pm is indicated on the display. 4) w...
Page 8: Cassette Tapes
We recommend high quality, 110 minute cassette tapes for use in the versacorder. In tests, these tapes provide an acceptable balance between maximum play/recording time and prolonged tape life. Longer cassette tapes are available, however the tape material is very thin and may stretch or break durin...
Page 9: Recording Instructions
1) turn the radio volume up to a gentle listening level. If the volume of the radio is set too loud, the playback sound may be distorted. 2) put a tape in and select the speed you want to record at. 3) plug the 1/8” stereo patch cord into your radio line out or headphone jack and the line in of the ...
Page 10: Recording Instructions
1) to set the on time, press the program button once. The number “1” and “on” will appear in the display. Minutes program # day programmed am/pm setting hour hour day min 2) press the day button until the desired day appears in the display. Note: the versacorder can record any single day, weekends, ...
Page 11: Recording Instructions
There are a total of (6) recording timers. Each one can be programmed with a separate on/off time and day. To delete a programmed on or off time, press the program button repeatedly until the time you wish to delete is displayed. Next, press the clear/recall button. Four dashes will appear to verify...
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Page 12 versacorder special recording instructions recording a 4-hour radio show on one side of a 110-minute cassette tape the versacorder has a six event timer that can be programmed to come on and go off. This can be used to extend your tape time and eliminate many commercials. To set up the versa...
Page 13: Recording Instructions
1) set the versacorder on quarter speed for longest record time. 2) switch voice activated to “on”. 3) press the “play” and “record” buttons at the same time. 4) set sensitivity so the recorder starts when someone is talking. Normal or quarter speed sensitivity can be set on 1, 2, or 3. Number “1” i...
Page 14: Recording Instructions
Page 14 versacorder you can purchase a telephone patch cord and phone line splitter from your c. Crane dealer or c. Crane company at 800-522-8863 (www.Ccrane.Com). 1) connect the dual tip end of your patch cord to the phone beep and mic input on the front of the versacorder. 2) connect the phone lin...
Page 15: Remote Switch Operation
Versacorder page 15 some radios have a special remote switch connection provided. This is for directly recording from a built in timer on the radio. The versacorder may be compatible with the remote switch supplied on these receivers. Please refer to the radio or device’s manual for proper operation...
Page 16: Playback Instructions
Page 16 versacorder playback instructions 1) insert tape. The side you want to listen to should be facing up. Refer to page 8 for instructions. 2) press rewind until the tape stops. 3) when tape is fully rewound, press the play button. If you are checking your test recording, ensure the volume is at...
Page 17: Troubleshooting Guide
Versacorder page 17 troubleshooting guide slow ff and rew speed or varying speed during record/playback: this is a symptom of low batteries. Plugging in the ac adapter should cure the problem. It is recommended that you plug in the ac adapter when changing batteries to avoid losing clock and timer s...
Page 18: Troubleshooting Guide
Page 18 versacorder troubleshooting guide the versacorder is eating my tapes: if the versacorder starts “eating” your tapes, please remember we rec- ommend tapes no longer than 110 minutes for reliable service. Longer tapes are more likely to wind around the tape mechanism and create a problem. If a...
Page 19: Safety Instructions
Versacorder page 19 read before operating equipment save these instructions 1) read and understand all safety and operating instructions before the versacorder is operated. 2) retain instructions: the safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3) heed warnings: all wa...
Page 20: Safety Instructions
Page 20 versacorder 10) if the recorder is stored for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and remove the batteries. This will prevent damage caused by lightning or power line surges and will keep battery acid from leaking inside of the recorder. 11) never attempt to service the vers...
Page 21: Safety Instructions
Versacorder page 21 safety instructions read this before installation each device that you connect to the phone line draws power from the phone line. We refer to this power draw as the device’s ringer equivalence number, or ren. The ren is on the bottom of your telephone cassette recorder. If you ar...
Page 22: Safety Instructions
Page 22 versacorder safety instructions important: the law in some areas requires that all parties on the phone line be able to hear a beep indicating the conversation is being recorded. If you connect the telephone cassette recorder to your phone using the sup- plied dual-prong cord and handset ada...
Page 23: About C. Crane Company Inc.
About c. Crane company inc. The c. Crane company began soon after bob and sue crane moved from the san francisco bay area to the beautiful and remote redwood country of northern california. As they settled into fortuna, in the heart of the redwoods, and tried to tune in their favorite am stations, b...
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Model: versacorder this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions. 1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Notice:...