Optimus CTR-106 Manuale utente

Cat. No. 14-1111

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

CTR-106

Voice-Activated

Cassette Tape Recorder

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FEATURES

Your Optimus CTR-106 Voice-Activated Cassette Tape

Recorder gives you a convenient and reliable way to

record live audio. You can manually start recording or set

the CTR-106 to automatically start recording when the re-

corder picks up sound.

Because the CTR-106 does not record long periods of si-

lence, you not only save tape space and battery power,

you also save time when you try to find a certain section

on the tape. Your recorder is small enough to fit in a brief-

case or purse, so you can take it almost anywhere —

meetings, lectures, and so on.

The cassette recorder includes these special features:

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 set

level.

Built-In Condenser Microphone — helps provide quali-

ty recordings.

ital Tape Counter — helps you quickly return to a

specific section on the tape.

Optimus and RadioShack are registered trademarks

used by Tandy Corporation.

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Automatic Level Control (ALC) Circuit — automatically

adjusts to the proper recording level.

Auto Stop — during playback and recording, stops the

recorder and releases the tape mechanism when the

tape reaches the end, to save battery power and protect

your cassette tape.

Three-Way Power — lets you operate your cassette re-

corder using internal batteries, an AC outlet (using an op-

tional adapter), or your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket

(using an optional adapter).

Earphone — lets you listen without disturbing others.

You can also use the earphone to monitor a recording

and check the microphone’s sensitivity.

Built-In Speaker — lets you listen to your recorder with-

out an earphone.

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CONTENTS

Preparation .................................................................. 5

Powering the Recorder ........................................... 5

Using Internal Battery Power ........................... 5

Using AC Power ............................................... 7

Using DC Power .............................................. 9

Using the Earphone .............................................. 11

Listening Safely .............................................. 12

Traffic Safety .................................................. 12

Operation ................................................................... 13

Loading a Cassette Tape ...................................... 13

Playing a Tape ...................................................... 14

Using Fast-F and Rewind ..................................... 15

Using the Tape Counter ........................................ 15

Recording ............................................................. 16

Using Voice Activation (VOX) ........................ 16

Manual Recording .......................................... 17

Tape Tips .............................................................. 18

Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality ... 18

Preventing Accidental Erasure ....................... 18

Erasing a Cassette Tape ................................ 19

Maintenance .............................................................. 20

Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts ........................ 21

Specifications ............................................................ 23

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PREPARATION

POWERING THE RECORDER

For portable use, you can power the recorder from inter-

nal batteries. 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. For the best results,

we recommend alkaline batteries, such as RadioShack

Cat. No. 23-552. Or, you can use rechargeable nickel-

cadmium batteries, such as Cat. No. 23-125, with a bat-

tery charger (Cat. No. 23-133).

Cautions:

• Use only fresh batteries of the recommended size

and type.

• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of

batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or

rechargeable batteries of different capacities.

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Follow these steps to install batteries.

1. Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction

shown by the arrow on the cover.

2. Install two AA batteries as indicated by the polarity

symbols (+ and –) marked on the back of the

recorder.

3. Replace the cover.

Cautions:

• If you do not plan to use the recorder for a week or

more, or you plan to use only another power source,

remove the batteries.

• Always dispose of old batteries promptly and prop-

erly.

Illust.

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Important: Your recorder is capable of using recharge-

able nickel-cadmium batteries. At the end of the batteries’

useful life, they must be recycled or disposed of properly.

Contact your local, county, or state hazardous waste

management authorities for information on recycling or

disposal programs in your area. Some options that might

be available are: municipal curbside collection, drop-off

boxes at retailers, recycling collection centers, and mail-

back programs.

Using AC Power

To power the recorder from an AC outlet, you need an

AC adapter (not supplied), such as Cat. No. 273-1654.

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 it must have a plug that properly

fits the CTR-106’s DC 3V jack. The recommended

adapter meets these specifications. Using an adapter

that does not meet these specifications could dam-

age the CTR-106 or the adapter.

• Connecting an AC adapter automatically disconnects

internal batteries.

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• 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’s cord with the

tip set to negative (–).

3. Insert the plug into the recorder’s DC 3V jack.

4. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.

Illust.

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Using DC Power

To power the recorder from your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter

socket, you need a DC adapter (not supplied), such as

Cat. No. 270-1560.

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 it must have a plug that properly

fits the CTR-106’s DC 3V jack. The recommended

adapter meets these specifications. Using an adapter

that does not meet these specifications could dam-

age the CTR-106 or the adapter.

• Connecting a DC adapter automatically disconnects

internal batteries.

• Always plug the adapter into the recorder before you

plug it into the cigarette-lighter socket. Always unplug

the adapter from the cigarette-lighter socket before

you unplug it from the recorder.

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Follow these steps to power the recorder from your vehi-

cle’s cigarette-lighter socket.

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 DC adapter’s cord with

the tip set to negative (–).

3. Insert the plug into the recorder’s DC 3V jack.

4. Plug the adapter into the vehicle’s cigarette-lighter

socket.

Note: If the recorder does not operate properly when

powered from your vehicle’s battery, unplug the adapter

from the cigarette-lighter socket and clean the socket to

remove any ashes or other debris.

Illust.

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