Page 2 - FEATURES
2 FEATURES Your Optimus CTR-114 Auto-Reverse Voice-Activat-ed Cassette Recorder offers the greatest conve-nience in recording technology. You can haverecording begin and end according to the sound levelin a room, which gives you hands-free operationwhile recording. The CTR-114’s microphone is sensi-...
Page 5 - CONTENTS
5 CONTENTS Preparation ........................................................... 6 Connecting Power .......................................... 6 Using Battery Power ................................ 6Using AC Power ...................................... 9Using Vehicle Battery Power ...................
Page 6 - PREPARATION; CONNECTING POWER; • internal batteries; Using Battery Power
6 PREPARATION CONNECTING POWER You can power your CTR-114 from: • internal batteries • AC power (with an optional AC adapter) • vehicle battery power (with an optional DC adapter) Note: Connecting an adapter automatically discon-nects internal batteries. Using Battery Power You can power the CTR-114...
Page 8 - or
8 The CTR-114 has three colored battery indicatorswhich show how much power is left in the batteries.The battery indicators light when you press STOP , PLAY , RECORD , or . When the red ( L ) battery indicator lights, replace both batteries. Caution: Always dispose of old batteries promptlyand prope...
Page 9 - Using AC Power; • You must use an AC adapter that supplies at; jack. The recommended adapter meets these
9 Important: This product is capable of using re-chargeable nickel-cadmium batteries. At the end of anickel cadmium battery’s useful life, it must be recy-cled or disposed of properly. Contact your local,county, or state hazardous waste management au-thorities for information on recycling or disposa...
Page 11 - Using Vehicle Battery Power; • You must use a DC adapter that supplies at least
11 Using Vehicle Battery Power To power the recorder from your vehicle’s battery,you need a DC adapter, such as Cat. No. 270-1562. Cautions: • You must use a DC adapter that supplies at least 3 volts DC power and delivers at least 400 mA.Its center tip must be set to negative, and its bar-rel plug m...
Page 13 - CONNECTING AN EARPHONE; You can use an optional earphone with a; • You can also use an earphone during recording
13 CONNECTING AN EARPHONE You can use an optional earphone with a 1 / 8 -inch (3.5-mm) plug to listen to a tape in privacy. Insert theearphone’s plug into the cassette recorder’s EAR jack. Notes: • You can also use an earphone during recording to listen to what the recorder is picking upthrough the ...
Page 14 - Listening Safely; • Rotate the volume to the lowest setting before; Traffic Safety
14 Listening Safely To protect your hearing, follow these guidelineswhen you use an earphone. • Rotate the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening. After you begin listening,adjust the volume to a comfor table level. • Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended high-volu...
Page 15 - jack. Connecting an external microphone auto-
15 CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONE You can connect an external microphone (not sup-plied) with a 1 / 8 -inch (3.5-mm) plug to the recorder’s MIC jack. Connecting an external microphone auto- matically disconnects the built-in microphone. Note: Your local RadioShack store sells a variety ofmicropho...
Page 16 - ATTACHING THE WRIST STRAP
16 ATTACHING THE WRIST STRAP Attach the supplied wrist strap to the CTR-114 tomake it easier to carry and to reduce the risk of acci-dentally dropping it. Thread the strap’s small loop around the metal pin onthe corner of the CTR-114. Then insert the oppositeend of the strap through the slim loop an...
Page 17 - OPERATION; LOADING A CASSETTE TAPE; Take up any slack in the tape by turning the cas-
17 OPERATION You can use the recorder to play normal bias, high-bias, and metal tapes. However, you should only usenormal bias (Type I) tapes for recording. If you recordon metal or high-bias tapes, the recorded sound willnot erase properly. LOADING A CASSETTE TAPE 1. Take up any slack in the tape b...
Page 18 - RECORDING; matically sets the recording level.; to
18 3. Inser t a cassette into the door’s tape guides with the cassette’s open edge facing up. 4. Close the door. RECORDING You can record using the built-in microphone or anoptional external microphone. For the best perfor-mance, use any normal bias (Type I) tape up to 90minutes long. We do not reco...
Page 20 - To record specific voices without background; for normal recording,
20 3. To record specific voices without background interference, slide VOICE ZOOM to ON . The CTR- 114 cuts off higher and lower frequency signals(background noise) and enhances the mid-range. 4. Slide REC SPEED to NORM for normal recording, or to EXT for extended recording (twice the nor- mal recor...
Page 23 - PLAYING A CASSETTE TAPE
23 Notes: • The CTR-114 records on one side of the tape, automatically reverses the tape’s direction,records on the reverse side of the tape, thenautomatically stops. • You can use an earphone (not supplied) to monitor a recording in progress. 8. To stop recording before it automatically stops, pres...
Page 24 - Continuous Playback: plays both sides
24 2. Set the auto reverse switch in the cassette com- partment to either one-time or continuous play-back. One-Time Playback: plays one side of the tape to its end, then automatically reversesthe tape’s playback direction, plays the reverseside of the tape, then automatically stops. Notes: • If you...
Page 26 - to the desired listening level.; in; to the
26 5. Adjust VOLUME to the desired listening level. 6. To stop the tape, press STOP . Note: To stop play momentarily, slide PAUSE in the direction of the arrow. Slide PAUSE to the other position to resume play. 14-1120.fm Page 26 Wednesday, January 19, 2000 4:27 PM
Page 27 - Using Fast Forward and Rewind; When the tape is stopped, press; setting
27 Using Fast Forward and Rewind When the tape is stopped, press or to re- wind or fast-forward it. To stop the tape, press STOP . Note: The CTR-114 does not automatically stopwhen it reaches the end of the tape. To protect thetape after the tape has fully wound to either end,press STOP to release f...
Page 28 - USING THE TAPE COUNTER
28 You can also hold down or during play- back to help you locate a specific portion of the tape(for example, if you are listening for a particularspeech, statement or other audio cue). While holdingit down, you hear the tape at a faster speed. To re-turn to normal playback, release the button. USIN...
Page 29 - TAPE TIPS; Erasing Tapes
29 TAPE TIPS Erasing Tapes If you record on a previously recorded tape, you re-place the old recording with the new one. If you needto quickly erase an entire tape, you might prefer touse a bulk eraser (available at your local RadioShackstore). Note: If you use metal or high-bias type tape, the re-c...
Page 31 - CARE AND MAINTENANCE
31 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Optimus CTR-114 Auto-Reverse Voice-Activat-ed Cassette Recorder is an example of superior de-sign and craftsmanship. The following suggestionswill help you care for the cassette recorder so youcan enjoy it for years. • Keep the recorder dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry i...
Page 32 - Remove the batteries and disconnect any other; to expose the tape-handling
32 Modifying or tampering with the recorder’s internalcomponents can cause a malfunction and might in-validate the recorder’s warranty. If your recorder isnot performing as it should, take it to your local Ra-dioShack store for assistance. CLEANING THE TAPE-HANDLING PARTS Dirt, dust, or particles of...
Page 33 - Use a cotton swab dipped in denatured alcohol; and close
33 4. Use a cotton swab dipped in denatured alcohol or tape head cleaning solution to clean therecord/playback head, pinch rollers, tape guides,and capstans. 5. When you finish cleaning, press STOP and close the cassette compar tment door. Then reconnectpower. Your local RadioShack store sells a com...
Page 34 - SPECIFICATIONS; CASSETTE DECK
34 SPECIFICATIONS CASSETTE DECK Tape System .............. 2-track, monophonic cassette Tape Speed ...................................1 7 / 8 ips (4.8 cm/s) Wow and Flutter (WRMS) ................................. 0.2% Frequency Response (at –3 dB) ..... 250 Hz to 8 kHZ S/N Ratio ......................
Page 35 - GENERAL; Inches
35 GENERAL Power Output ............... 15 mW/Channel at 32 ohms Dimensions (HWD) .............. 4 1 / 2 × 3 5 / 8 × 1 1 / 2 Inches (112.4 × 89.8 × 37.6 mm) Weight (without battery) .................................. 7.2 oz (206 g) Specifications are typical; individual units might vary.Specificatio...
