Page 2 - FEATURES; It includes these features:
2 FEATURES Your RadioShack TCR-200 TelephoneCassette Recorder is perfect for yourhome or office. It records telephone callsyou make or receive and you can alsouse it as a tape recorder to record dicta-tion or conversations during a meeting. It includes these features: Voice-Actuated (VOX) Recording ...
Page 3 - ringer equivalence number; FCC STATEMENT; FCC Rules; • coin-operated systems; CAUTION
3 READ THIS BEFORE INSTALLATION Each device that you connect to thephone line draws power from the phoneline. We refer to this power draw as thedevice’s ringer equivalence number , or REN. The REN is on the bottom of yourtelephone cassette recorder. If you are using more than one deviceon the line, ...
Page 4 - CONTENTS
4 CONTENTS Preparation .............................................................................................................. 5 Connecting Power .............................................................................................. 5 Using AC Power ......................................
Page 5 - CONNECTING POWER; Using AC Power; PREPARATION
5 CONNECTING POWER Using AC Power You can power your telephone cassetterecorder from AC power using an op-tional AC adapter, such as RadioShackCat. No. 273-1662. Caution: You must use a 120V AC/6VDC adapter that delivers at least 300milliamps. Its center tip must be set tonegative, and its plug must...
Page 6 - INSTALLATION
6 INSTALLATION You can connect the telephone cassetterecorder directly to the phone line or asingle phone. Select a location for yourtelephone cassette recorder that is outof the way of normal activities. CONNECTING DIRECTLY TO THE PHONE LINE When connected to the phone line, therecorder records pho...
Page 7 - USING AN EARPHONE; EAR; Listening Safely; Handset Cord; Handset Cord
7 Note: Plug the dual-prong cord’splug into the larger modular jack andthe handset cord’s plug into thesmaller jack. 3. Insert the handset adapter into the telephone’s modular handset jack. USING AN EARPHONE To connect an earphone (not supplied),insert the earphone’s 1 / 8 -inch plug into the EAR ja...
Page 8 - OPERATION; SETTING THE BEEP
8 OPERATION SETTING THE BEEP You can set the telephone cassette re-corder to beep every 15 seconds whilerecording. Note: You might be legally required toset BEEP TONE to ON when recording, so all parties know the conversation isbeing recorded. Check the laws in yourarea. 1. Remove the battery compar...
Page 10 - REGULAR RECORDING
10 Setting the Recording Speed Set SPEED to EXT (extended) to record at a slower speed and a lower qualitythan regular speed, but extend the re-cording time. Tapes recorded with SPEED set to EXT must be played back with the recorder set to EXT . Set SPEED to STD (standard) to record at regular speed...
Page 11 - PLAYING A TAPE; Fast-Forward and Rewind
11 PLAYING A TAPE 1. Set SPEED to the desired tape speed (see “Setting the RecordingSpeed” on Page 10). 2. Press PLAY . Playback begins. Note: Press PAUSE to temporarily stop the tape while you play it. Press PAUSE again to resume play. 3. Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable lis- tening level. 4. Press S...
Page 12 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE
12 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your TCR-200 Telephone Cassette Recorder is an example of superior design andcraftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your telephone cas-sette recorder so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the telephone cassette recorder dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry ...
Page 13 - Preventing Accidental Erasure; Side B Tab; Tape Over Side A Tab
13 TAPE TIPS AND TECHNIQUES The following tips can help you get thebest performance and the longest lifefrom your telephone cassette recorder. Note: Do not use endless or C-120 cas-sette tapes. C-120 tape is very thin andcan tangle easily. Preventing Accidental Erasure Most cassette tapes have two e...
Page 14 - RECORD; Use a swab dipped in tape head; LIGHTNING; Capstan
14 Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts Dirt, dust, or particles of the tape’s coat-ing can accumulate on the tape headsand other parts that the tape touches.This can greatly reduce the telephonecassette recorder’s performance. Usethe following cleaning procedure afterabout every 20 hours of operation. ...
Page 15 - NOTES
15 NOTES 43-473.fm Page 15 Friday, August 13, 1999 9:21 AM
Page 16 - Printed in Hong Kong; Limited One-Year Warranty
RadioShack A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas 76102 7A8 Printed in Hong Kong Limited One-Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman-ship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company...