RadioShack CTR-122 - Manual

8 Installing Batteries You can power the recorder with two alkaline AA batteries. 1. Slide off the battery cover in the direction of the arrow. 2. Insert batteries into the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside. Replace the cover. X Battery Notes • If the REC/BATT ...

9 Using an Optional Adapter You can power the recorder using an AC adapter or your vehicle’s 12V cigarette-lighter socket using a DC adapter (neither included). The adapter you choose should supply 3V, deliver at least 300 mA, and have a positive center tip. These are available at your local RadioSh...

10 Z W Note: If the recorder does not operate properly when connected to a cigarette-lighter socket, unplug the adapter and clean any ashes or dirt from thesocket. Connecting Earphones Insert 1 / 8 -in (3.5mm) earphones (not supplied) into the EAR jack to listen privately or to monitor your recordin...

11 Recording Using the Pop-Up Microphone Pop up the built-in microphone to direct it to the sound source, or you can connect an external microphone (see “ Using an External Microphone ” on page 13). 1. Slide MIC POP-UP in the direction of the arrow. 2. Slide MIC SENSITIVITY to one of 3 settings: • S...

14 Erasing Erasing a Recording To record over a cassette tape, you can either: • Record as usual. The cassette deck records over the previous recording. • Quickly erase both sides of a cassette tape using a bulk tape eraser, available at your local RadioShack store. Preventing Accidental Erasure To ...

16 11 . The recorder automatically stops at the end of the tape during playback or recording. Or, press Q to stop the tape instantly. Z W Note : The TAPE SPEED setting also affects the fast forward/ rewind speed, but will not affect recording. Using the Counter You can use the tape counter to indica...

17 Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality After you play a cassette tape several times, the tape might become tightly wound on the reels causing sound quality to deteriorate. To restore sound quality: 1. Fast-forward the tape from the beginning to the end of one side, then completely rewind it. 2....

19 Additional Information Specifications Tape System ............................................................................... 2-track, MonophonicTape Speed ............................................................................... 1 ~ ips. (4.75 cm/sec.) Wow and Flutter .....................

20 Troubleshooting Poor sound quality/recorder does not work properly • Incompatible metal type tape used. Use only normal type tapes. • Tape speed setting on SLOW/FAST . Adjust to NORMAL . • Check sound settings. Adjust VOLUME/VOX SENS and VOX/TONE . • Recorder set on pause mode. Slide PAUSE to OFF...

21 Limited Warranty RadioShack warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use by the original purchaser for ninety (90) days after the date of purchase from a RadioShack -owned store or an authorized RadioShack franchisee or dealer. RADIOSHACK MAKES NO OTHER EXPR...