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Manual Optimus CTR-116

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Page 2 - FEATURES; Built-In Speaker — lets you listen to your recordings.

2 FEATURES Your Optimus CTR-116 Voice-Activated Cassette Tape Re-corder uses the latest in recording technology to make record-ing easy and convenient. Recording begins when the CTR-116detects sound and ends when sound subsides, for hands-freeoperation. The CTR-116’s microphone is sensitive enough f...

Page 4 - CONTENTS

4 CONTENTS Preparation ............................................................................ 5 Powering the CTR-116 ...................................................... 5 Installing Batteries ....................................................... 5Using AC Power ..............................

Page 5 - PREPARATION; • standard AC power (using an optional AC adapter); Installing Batteries; • Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recom-

5 PREPARATION POWERING THE CTR-116 You can operate your CTR-116 from any of these power sourc-es: • four AA batteries (not supplied) • standard AC power (using an optional AC adapter) • vehicle battery power (using an optional DC adapter) Note: Using an adapter automatically disconnects the internal...

Page 7 - • Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn; Using AC Power; • The recommended adapter supplies 6 volts DC power and

7 • Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury them. Note: At the end of a Ni-Cd rechargeable battery’s useful life, itmust be recycled or disposed of properly. Contact your local,county, or state hazardous waste management authorities forinformation on recycling or disposal...

Page 8 - Using Vehicle Battery Power

8 Follow these steps to power the CTR-116 with an AC adapter. 1. Insert the adapter’s 5.5 mm outer diameter/2.1 mm inner diameter barrel plug into the adapter’s cord, with the tip setto negative. 2. Insert the barrel plug into the CTR-116’s DC 6V jack. 3. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet. ...

Page 10 - CONNECTING THE EARPHONE; Insert the earphone’s or speaker’s; jack. This automatically disconnects the internal; Listening Safely; • Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended

10 CONNECTING THE EARPHONE You can use the supplied earphone to listen privately to theCTR-116. You can also connect an external or pillow-typespeaker (not supplied) to this jack. Note: Your local RadioShack store sells a wide variety ofspeakers. Insert the earphone’s or speaker’s 1 / 8 -inch (3.5-m...

Page 11 - Traffic Safety

11 • Set the volume to its lowest level before you begin listen- ing. After you put on the earphone, adjust the volume to acomfortable listening level. • Do not increase the volume once you have established a comfortable listening level. Over time, your ears adapt tothe volume level, so a volume lev...

Page 12 - PLAYING A CASSETTE TAPE; to open the cassette compart-

12 PLAYING A CASSETTE TAPE 1. Press STOP/EJECT to open the cassette compart- ment door. 2. Use your finger or a pencil to turn the cassette’s hub and take up any slack in the tape. Do not touch the tape. 3. Load a cassette into the door’s guides with the full reel to the right, the cassette’s open e...

Page 15 - USING THE TAPE COUNTER

15 • If you press FAST-F/CUE or REWIND/REVIEW while the tape plays, you hear the sound at high speed. This canhelp you locate a specific portion of the tape. USING THE TAPE COUNTER You can use the tape counter to give you an indication of thetape’s position. Before playing a tape, press the tape cou...

Page 16 - RECORDING; VOX RECORDING; When you select; Load a cassette into the tape compartment.; VOX; to; HIGH; or; LOW

16 RECORDING Note: For the best performance, use only regular length (60- or90-minute) cassette tapes. We do not recommend long-playingcassette tapes, such as C-120s, because they are extremelythin and can tangle easily. VOX RECORDING When you select VOX recording, the CTR-116 automatically be- gins...

Page 17 - Caution: Never try to force down

17 At HIGH , a soft sound turns on the recorder. At LOW , it takes a louder sound to start recording. Experiment to findthe best setting for VOX in your recording environment. 3. Press RECORD . RECORD and PLAY lock down. Recording starts and the REC/BATT indicator lights when the microphone receives...

Page 20 - You can record directly from a tuner, a radio, or a TV that has a; phone output jack of an external component. Set; OFF; then proceed with manual recording.

20 RECORDING FROM EXTERNAL SOURCES You can record directly from a tuner, a radio, or a TV that has a 1 / 8 -inch (3.5-mm) jack. Use a dubbing patch cord (such as Cat. No. 42-2152) to connect the CTR-116’s MIC jack to the head- phone output jack of an external component. Set VOX to OFF , then proceed...

Page 21 - TAPE TIPS; ERASING A RECORDING; and record silence over the previous recording.; PREVENTING ACCIDENTAL ERASURE

21 TAPE TIPS ERASING A RECORDING If you want to erase an entire cassette or a portion of a record-ing, insert the supplied erase plug into the MIC jack. Then set VOX to OFF and record silence over the previous recording. Or, you can quickly erase both sides of a cassette tape using abulk tape eraser...

Page 22 - RECORD

22 To prevent accidental erasure of a tape recording, use a screw-driver to remove one or both of the cassette tape’s erase-protection tabs. This prevents RECORD from being pressed. If you later decide to record on a tape side after you have re-moved its erase-protection tab, place a piece of strong...

Page 24 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE; • Use and store the CTR-116 only in normal temperature

24 CARE AND MAINTENANCE To enjoy your CTR-116 for a long time: • Keep the CTR-116 dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immedi- ately. • Use and store the CTR-116 only in normal temperature environments. • Handle the CTR-116 gently and carefully. Don’t drop it. • Keep the CTR-116 away from dust and dirt....

Page 25 - Capstan

25 2. Press STOP/EJECT to open the cassette compartment door. 3. Press the protection tab sensor, then press RECORD . The tape head assembly moves out. 4. Use a cotton swab dipped in tape head cleaner or dena- tured alcohol to clean the record/playback head, pinchroller, tape guides, erase head, and...

Page 26 - SPECIFICATIONS; or Vehicle’s Cigarette-Lighter Socket

26 SPECIFICATIONS Tape System .............................. 2-track, Monophonic Cassette Tape Speed .......................................... 1 7 / 8 ips. (4.75 cm/sec.) Wow and Flutter ............................................... 0.25% (WRMS) Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Rec/Play) .....................

Page 27 - NOTES

27 NOTES 14-1122.fm Page 27 Wednesday, May 17, 2000 9:55 AM

Page 28 - Printed in China; Limited Ninety-Day Warranty

RadioShack A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas 76102 C2134-920-0-01 11A98 Printed in China Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material andworkmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from R...