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Radio Shack Optimus CTR-113 Owner's Manual - Contents

Manual is about: Voice-Activated Cassette Tape Recorder

Summary of Optimus CTR-113

  • Page 1

    Cat. No. 14-1119 owner’s manual please read before using this equipment. Ctr-113 voice-activated cassette tape recorder 14-1119.Fm page 1 friday, july 2, 1999 3:28 pm.

  • Page 2: Features

    2 features your optimus ctr–113 voice-activated cassette tape recorder gives you convenient recording technology. You can have recording begin and end according to the sound level in a room, which gives you hands-free opera- tion while recording. Because the ctr-113 does not record long periods of s...

  • Page 3

    3 cue/review — lets you easily locate a certain section on the tape. Voice-activated circuit — automatically starts record- ing when the recorder picks up sound and stops record- ing within 5 seconds after the sound falls below a preset level. Built-in microphone — lets you make quality recordings w...

  • Page 4: Contents

    4 contents preparation .................................................................. 5 powering the recorder............................................ 5 using internal battery power ........................... 5 using ac power ............................................... 7 using dc power ....

  • Page 5: Preparation

    5 preparation powering the recorder for portable use, you can power the recorder from inter- nal batteries. Using adapters, you can also power it from a standard ac outlet or your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket. Using internal battery power the recorder uses two aa batteries (not supplied). For ...

  • Page 6

    6 follow these steps to install batteries. 1. Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction shown by the arrow on the cover. Caution: the battery compartment cover is hinged. Do not try to remove it. 2. Install two aa batteries as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked on the back...

  • Page 7

    7 important: your recorder is capable of using recharge- able nickel-cadmium batteries. At the end of the batteries’ lives, they must be recycled or disposed of properly. Con- tact your local, county, or state hazardous waste man- agement authorities for information on recycling or disposal programs...

  • Page 8

    8 • always plug the adapter into the recorder before you plug it into the ac outlet. Always unplug the adapter from the ac outlet before you unplug it from the recorder. 1. Set the adapter’s voltage switch to 3v. 2. Attach the 3.4 mm outer diameter/1.3 mm inner diameter barrel plug to the ac adapter...

  • Page 9

    9 cautions: • you must use an adapter that supplies 3 volts and delivers at least 300 milliamps. Its center tip must be set to negative, and its barrel plug must fit the ctr- 113’s dc 3v jack. The recommended adapter meets these specifications. Using an adapter that does not meet these specification...

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    10 2. Attach the 3.4 mm outer diameter/1.3 mm inner diameter barrel plug to the dc adapter’s cord with the tip set to negative (–). 3. Insert the barrel plug into the recorder’s dc 3v jack. 4. Plug the other end of the adapter into the vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket. Note: if the recorder does n...

  • Page 11

    11 listening safely to protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use an earphone. • do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended high-volume listening can lead to perma- nent hearing loss. • set the volume to its lowest level before you begin listening. After you put on the e...

  • Page 12: Operation

    12 operation loading a cassette tape 1. Take up any slack in the cassette tape by turning the hub with a pencil to prevent the tape from becoming tangled in the tape mechanism. Do not touch the tape. 2. Open the cassette compartment door by lifting it at the notch. Insert a cassette tape into the do...

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    13 recording notes: • we recommend you use normal bias (type i) cas- sette tapes, such as radioshack ln and xr tape. • we recommend regular length (60- or 90-minute) cassette tapes. We do not recommend long-play cas- sette tapes, such as c-120s, because they are thin and can easily tangle. • the alc...

  • Page 14

    14 2. Set voice activation to in . 3. Press record . Recording begins when the voice- activation mechanism detects a sound. 4. To cause low sound levels to activate recording, rotate volume/vox sens toward max . To automati- cally record only louder sounds, rotate volume/vox sens toward min . (this ...

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    15 playing a tape 1. Load a prerecorded cassette into the recorder. 2. Press play . 3. Adjust volume to a comfortable listening level. 4. The tape automatically stops when it reaches the end. To stop it sooner, press stop . Using cue and review while a tape is playing, hold down fast-f/cue to play t...

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    16 using fast-f and rewind when the tape is stopped, press fast-f/cue or re- wind/rev to fast-forward or rewind the tape. The button locks, and the tape fast-forwards or rewinds to the end or until you press stop . When the tape reaches the end, press stop to release the button and the tape-handling...

  • Page 17

    17 counter to 000. As the tape plays, note the position you want to return to later. Tape tips restoring tape tension and sound quality after you play a cassette tape several times, the tape might become tightly wound on the reels. This can cause playback sound quality to deteriorate. To restore the...

  • Page 18

    18 erasing a cassette tape to record over a cassette tape, simply record as usual. The cassette deck records over the previous recording. You can quickly erase both sides of a cassette tape using a bulk tape eraser, such as cat. No. 44-232. Preventing accidental erasure cassette tapes have two erase...

  • Page 19

    19 sure you cover only the hole originally covered by the erase-protection tab. Caution: removing the erase-protection tabs does not prevent a bulk eraser from erasing a cassette tape. Illust. 14-1119.Fm page 19 friday, july 2, 1999 3:28 pm.

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    20 maintenance your ctr-113 voice-activated cassette tape recorder is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your recorder so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the recorder dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might contain m...

  • Page 21

    21 use only fresh batteries of the required size and type. Batteries can leak chemicals that damage your recorder’s electronic parts. Wipe the recorder with a damp cloth occa- sionally to keep it looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the recorder. ...

  • Page 22

    22 1. Remove the batteries and disconnect any other power source. 2. Open the cassette compartment door. 3. Hold down the erase protection tab sensor, then press record to expose the tape-handling parts. 4. Use a cotton swab dipped in denatured alcohol or tape head-cleaning solution to clean the rec...

  • Page 23: Specifications

    23 specifications tape system .................. 2 track, monophonic cassette (for use with normal bias tape (type i) only) tape speed ................................... 1 7 / 8 ips (4.75 cm/sec) wow and flutter ..................................... 0.35% (wrms) signal-to-noise ratio .................

  • Page 24

    Radioshack a division of tandy corporation fort worth, texas 76102 9a8n printed in hong kong limited ninety-day warranty this product is warranted by radioshack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from ra- dioshack...