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Radio Shack 14-1258 Owner's Manual

Manual is about: AM/FM Stereo Cassette Player with Auto Reverse

Summary of 14-1258

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    Owner ’s m anu al p le a s e re ad be fo re us in g t h is eq ui pme n t. Am/fm stereo cassette player with auto reverse.

  • Page 2: Contents

    2 contents ˆ contents features ............................................. 3 fcc information .............................. 5 a quick look at your cassette player ................................................. 6 preparation ........................................ 8 power sources .................

  • Page 3: Features

    3 features playing a cassette tape .............. 17 using fast-forward and rewind ..................................... 19 care .............................................. 20 tape tips ...................................... 21 restoring tape tension and sound quality ...............................

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    4 features its features include: auto reverse – automatically and con- tinuously plays both sides of your cas- sette tapes. Supplied headphones – let you listen to the cassette player in privacy. Extended bass system – provides rich- er, fuller bass. Three power sources – you can power the cassette ...

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    5 features fcc information your cassette player might cause tv or radio interference even when it is operat- ing properly. To determine whether your cassette player is causing the interfer- ence, turn off your cassette player. If the interference goes away, your cassette player is causing the interf...

  • Page 6: A Quick Look At

    6 a quick look at your cassette player ˆ a quick look at your cassette player belt clip battery compartment cover volume tape/ radio.

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    7 a quick look at your cassette player phones tuning fm st am/ fm rew stop dir e-bass cassette compartment door play ff.

  • Page 8: Preparation

    8 preparation ˆ preparation power sources you can power the cassette player from any of the following: • internal batteries • standard ac power (using an optional ac adapter) • vehicle battery power (using an optional dc adapter) using batteries your am/fm stereo cassette player re- quires 2 aa batt...

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    9 preparation longest life, we recommend radioshack alkaline batteries. Cautions: • use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type. • do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capac...

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    10 preparation 2. Install the two batteries on top of the ribbon as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside the compartment. 3. Close the cover. When the volume weakens or the sound distorts, replace the batteries. Warning: dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not bur...

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    11 preparation using ac or dc power you can power the cassette player using a regulated 3v 300ma ac or dc adapter and a size h adaptaplug adapter (nei- ther supplied). Both adapters and the adaptaplug are available at your local radioshack store. Cautions: • you must use a dc or class 2 ac adapter t...

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    12 preparation • always connect the ac or dc adapter to the cassette player before you connect it to the power source. When you finish, disconnect the adapter from ac or dc power before you disconnect it from the cassette player. 1. Set the adapter’s voltage switch to 3v, if necessary. 2. Connect th...

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    13 preparation the adapter into a standard ac outlet or a 12v power source. Using the belt clip for hands-free carrying, slide the belt clip over your belt. To remove the belt clip, lift the tab at the point marked pull release , then slide the clip in the direction of the arrow. To replace the belt...

  • Page 14: Operation

    14 operation ˆ operation connecting headphones/speakers to listen to the cassette player, connect the supplied stereo headphones or a pair of amplified speakers with a 1 / 8 -inch (3.5 mm) stereo plug into the phones jack. Your local radioshack store sells a wide variety of stereo headphones and amp...

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    15 operation begin listening, adjust the volume to a comfortable level. • do not listen at extremely high vol- ume levels. Extended high-volume listening can lead to permanent hearing loss. • once you set the volume, do not increase it. Over time, your ears adapt to the volume level, so a vol- ume l...

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    16 operation even though some headphones are de- signed to let you hear outside sounds when you listen at normal volume levels, they still present a traffic hazard. Playing the radio 1. Set tape/radio to radio . 2. Set am/fm to the desired band (am or fm) . 3. Adjust volume to a comfortable sound le...

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    17 operation 5. Set e-bass to on for an enhanced bass effect or off for normal bass sound. 6. Set radio/tape to tape to turn off the radio. Playing a cassette tape 1. Take up any slack in the tape by turning the cassette’s hub with a pencil. Do not touch the exposed tape. 2. Pull and open the casset...

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    18 operation 4. Close the compartment door. 5. Set tape/radio to tape . 6. Press 6 6 6 6 play 7 7 7 7 . The tape begins play. Note: when the tape finishes play- ing one side, it automatically reverses direction and plays the other side . To manually change the tape direction, slide 6 6 6 6 dir 7 7 7...

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    19 operation using fast-forward and rewind to fast forward or rewind the tape, press rew ; ; ; ; or : : : : ff . The following table shows which button to press, based on the current setting of the 6 6 6 6 dir 7 7 7 7 switch. When the cassette player reaches the desired portion of the tape, press st...

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    20 operation care keep the cassette player dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the cassette player only in normal temperature environments. Handle the cassette player carefully; do not drop it. Keep the cassette player away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth oc...

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    21 operation tape tips do not expose cassette tapes to high temperatures, high humidity, dust or dirt, or motors, transformers, or other sources of strong magnetic fields. Restoring tape tension and sound quality after you play a cassette tape several times, the tape might become tightly wound on th...

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    22 operation caution: be careful not to damage the cassette when tapping it. Do not touch the exposed tape or allow any sharp ob- jects near the cassette. Cleaning the tape handling parts dirt, dust, or particles of the tape’s coat- ing can build up on the tape heads and other parts that the tape to...

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    23 operation 2. Pull open the cassette compartment door, remove any cassette tape inside and set tape/radio to tape . 3. Press play to expose the playback head. 4. Use a cotton swab dipped in tape head-cleaning solution, or denatured alcohol, to gently clean the cap- stans, pinch rollers, play head,...

  • Page 24: Specifications

    24 specifications ˆ specifications radio am: sensitivity at 20 db s/n ................. 1000 µ v/m selectivity ± 10khz ................................ 18db output power ...................................... 15mw frequency range ................... 530–1710 khz fm: i.H.F. Usable sensitivity ..........

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    25 specifications frequency response .... ±6 db, 125–6300 hz signal-to-noise ratio ............................ 45db wow and flutter (wrms) ................... 0.25% general power requirements ..................... 3 volts dc (two aa batteries) 12v dc with optional dc adapter 120v ac with optional a...

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    26 specifications limited ninety-day warranty this product is warranted by radioshack against manufactur- ing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from radioshack company-owned stores and authorized radioshack franchi- sees and dealers. ...

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    27 specifications (continued) similar design; or (c) refund the purchase price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the property of radioshack. New or recondi- tioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service. Repaired or replac...

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    14-1258 05a00 printed in china radioshackcorporation fort worth, texas 76102.