Radio Shack 14-1129 User Manual

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14-1129

User’s Guide

Thank you for purchasing your

Handheld Cassette Recorder from

RadioShack

. Please read this user’s

guide before installing, setting up,

and using your new Recorder.

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• Handheld Cassette Recorder

• User’s Guide

• Quick Start

Handheld Cassette Recorder

with Pop-Up Microphone

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Summary of 14-1129

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14-1129 user’s guide thank you for purchasing your handheld cassette recorder from radioshack . Please read this user’s guide before installing, setting up, and using your new recorder. Check package contents • handheld cassette recorder • user’s guide • quick start handheld cassette recorder with p...
Page 2: Contents
2 contents overview of controls ......................................................................................... 4 features.............................................................................................................. 6 set up ...................................................
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3 erasing.............................................................................................................. 14 erasing a recording .................................................................................................... 14 preventing accidental erasure ..........................
Page 4: Overview of Controls
4 rec/batt indicator stop q built-in speaker mic pop-up slide left to pop up the built-in mic built-in microphone cassette deck cover lift to insert or remove a cassette counter reset switch reset to 000 handstrap record z rewind fast/fwd pause off/ on pause playback or recording play e dc 3v connec...
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5 volume/vox sens •adjust tape playback volume. •adjust volume sensitivity for vox recording. See page 12. Ear 3.5mm mono earphone jack. Mic 3.5mm jack for an optional external microphone connection. See page 13. Rem 2.5mm jack for an optional microphone remote control connection. See page 13. Mic s...
Page 6: Features
6 features • vox voice-activation recording mode to save tape • adjustable playback speed control • pop-up microphone with adjustable vox sensitivity set up remove the protective sleeve before you use the recorder, open the cassette compartment door and remove the protective sleeve from the record p...
Page 7: Power Options
7 power options you can operate your recorder from any of these power sources: • two aa batteries (not supplied) • standard household ac power, using an optional ac adapter • a 12-volt vehicle battery, using an optional dc adapter y w caution: • you must use a class 2 power source that supplies 3v d...
Page 8: Installing Batteries
8 installing batteries you can power the recorder with two alkaline aa batteries. 1. Slide off the battery cover in the direction of the arrow. 2. Insert batteries into the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside. Replace the cover. X battery notes • if the rec/batt ...
Page 9: Using An Optional Adapter
9 using an optional adapter you can power the recorder using an ac adapter or your vehicle’s 12v cigarette- lighter socket using a dc adapter (neither included). The adapter you choose should supply 3v, deliver at least 300 ma, and have a positive center tip. These are available at your local radios...
Page 10: Connecting Earphones
10 z w note: if the recorder does not operate properly when connected to a cigarette-lighter socket, unplug the adapter and clean any ashes or dirt from the socket. Connecting earphones insert 1 / 8 -in (3.5mm) earphones (not supplied) into the ear jack to listen privately or to monitor your recordi...
Page 11: Recording
11 recording using the pop-up microphone pop up the built-in microphone to direct it to the sound source, or you can connect an external microphone (see “ using an external microphone ” on page 13). 1. Slide mic pop-up in the direction of the arrow. 2. Slide mic sensitivity to one of 3 settings: • s...
Page 12: Playing A Cassette
12 for best recording quality, place the recorder about 1 foot from the sound source. The microphone is sensitive enough to pick up sound several feet away. 1. Load a tape into the recorder, as described in “ playing a cassette “ on page 15. 2. Set vox/tone to on . 3. Set volume/vox sens to the desi...
Page 13: Manual Recording
13 manual recording to control when recording begins and ends, manually, set vox/ tone to off , then press record to begin recording. Use and the pause control to stop and pause your recording. Using an external microphone 1. Connect an external microphone (not supplied) with a 1 / 8 - inch (3.5mm) ...
Page 14: Erasing
14 erasing erasing a recording to record over a cassette tape, you can either: • record as usual. The cassette deck records over the previous recording. • quickly erase both sides of a cassette tape using a bulk tape eraser, available at your local radioshack store. Preventing accidental erasure to ...
Page 15: Playing A Cassette
15 playing a cassette for best performance, use only regular length (60 or 90 minute) cassette tapes. We do not recommend metal tapes or long-playing cassette tapes, such as c-120s, because they are extremely thin and can tangle easily. 1. Open the cassette deck cover. 2. Use a pencil to turn the ca...
Page 16: Using The Counter
16 11 . The recorder automatically stops at the end of the tape during playback or recording. Or, press q to stop the tape instantly. Z w note : the tape speed setting also affects the fast forward/ rewind speed, but will not affect recording. Using the counter you can use the tape counter to indica...
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17 restoring tape tension and sound quality after you play a cassette tape several times, the tape might become tightly wound on the reels causing sound quality to deteriorate. To restore sound quality: 1. Fast-forward the tape from the beginning to the end of one side, then completely rewind it. 2....
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18 3. Press the protection tab sensor, inside on the bottom left-hand corner, then press record . The tape head assembly comes out. 4. Use a cotton swab dipped in tape head cleaner or denatured alcohol to clean the record/playback head, pinch roller, tape guides, and capstans. 5. Press q to move the...
Page 19: Additional Information
19 additional information speciﬁcations tape system ............................................................................... 2-track, monophonic tape speed ............................................................................... 1 ~ ips. (4.75 cm/sec.) wow and flutter ....................
Page 20: Troubleshooting
20 troubleshooting poor sound quality/recorder does not work properly • incompatible metal type tape used. Use only normal type tapes. • tape speed setting on slow/fast . Adjust to normal . • check sound settings. Adjust volume/vox sens and vox/tone . • recorder set on pause mode. Slide pause to off...
Page 21: Limited Warranty
21 limited warranty radioshack warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use by the original purchaser for ninety (90) days after the date of purchase from a radioshack -owned store or an authorized radioshack franchisee or dealer. Radioshack makes no other expr...
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22 or responsibility to the purchaser of the product or any other person or entity with respect to any liability, loss or damage caused directly or indirectly by use or performance of the product or arising out of any breach of this warranty, including, but not limited to, any damages resulting from...
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23 protect the environment by recycling used electronics. Go to e-cyclingcentral.Com to ﬁnd an electronic recycling center near you..