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Cat. No. 32-1162
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
Dual-Cassette Karaoke System
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Recording — lets you record your voice
as you sing along with a tape or an ex-
ternal audio source connected to the
karaoke system.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
fire or shock hazard, do not ex-
pose this product to rain or mois-
ture.
Built-In Speaker — lets you share the
music with friends.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
!
DO NOT OPEN.
Three Power Sources — let you power
your karaoke system from standard AC
power (with the supplied power cord), in-
ternal batteries (not supplied), or your
vehicle’s battery with a DC power cord
(not supplied).
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICE-
ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC-
ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
This symbol is intended to alert you to
the presence of uninsulated danger-
ous voltage within the product’s enclo-
sure that might be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of elec-
tric shock. Do not open the product’s
case.
Auxiliary Input Jacks — allow input
from another audio source, such as a
stereo VCR or CD player.
Auxiliary Output Jacks — allow output
to another audio component, such as a
PA system.
This symbol is intended to inform you
that important operating and mainte-
!
nance instructions are included in the
literature accompanying this product.
Note: Most material on compact discs
and prerecorded tapes is copyrighted.
Unauthorized duplication of copyrighted
material is a violation of the copyright
laws of most countries and such duplica-
tion may result in fines and/or imprison-
ment. Note, however, that in the United
States, it is not a violation of U.S. copy-
right laws for a consumer to use an au-
dio recording device to duplicate
musical recordings for noncommercial
(personal) use.
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CONTENTS
Connections ......................................................................................................... 5
Connecting Power ........................................................................................... 5
Using AC Power ........................................................................................ 5
Installing Batteries ..................................................................................... 5
Using DC Power ....................................................................................... 6
Connecting Microphones ................................................................................. 7
Using the Microphone Holder ................................................................... 7
Connecting Other Audio Components ............................................................. 8
Connecting an External Audio Source for Input ........................................ 8
Connecting an External Audio Component for Output .............................. 8
Operation .............................................................................................................. 9
Turning Power On/Off ...................................................................................... 9
Adjusting the Sound ........................................................................................ 9
Using the 5-Band Frequency Equalizer .................................................... 9
Loading a Cassette Tape ............................................................................... 10
Playing a Cassette Tape ................................................................................ 10
Normal Play ............................................................................................ 11
Consecutive Play .................................................................................... 12
Singing Along ..................................................................................................... 13
Singing with a Cassette Tape ........................................................................ 13
Singing with An External Audio Source ......................................................... 14
Using An External Audio Component ............................................................ 14
Recording ........................................................................................................... 15
Recording Your Voice with Music .................................................................. 15
Using Music from a Cassette Tape ......................................................... 15
Using Music from an External Audio Source .......................................... 16
Dubbing (Copying) a Cassette Tape .............................................................. 16
Care and Maintenance ....................................................................................... 18
Tape Tips ....................................................................................................... 19
Erasing a Cassette Tape ......................................................................... 19
Preventing Accidental Erasure ................................................................ 20
Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality ............................................ 21
Cleaning the Tape Handling Parts ................................................................. 21
Specifications ..................................................................................................... 22
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CONNECTIONS
Note: You can connect many different
types of audio/video components, such
as a stereo VCR, CD player, or PA sys-
tem to your karaoke system. These con-
nections might require additional
supplies, which are available from your
local RadioShack store.
2. While pressing both tabs on the bat-
tery compartment cover in the direc-
tion of the arrow, pull the cover
down to remove it.
CONNECTING POWER
You can power your karaoke system us-
ing any of the following power sources.
3. Unroll the power cord from its stor-
age area in the battery compart-
ment, then plug it into a standard AC
outlet.
• AC power
• Eight D batteries
• Vehicle battery power
4. Replace the battery compartment
cover.
Using AC Power
The supplied power cord stored inside
the battery compartment lets you power
the karaoke system from a standard AC
outlet.
Caution: The supplied power cord has a
polarized plug that fits into the outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit
properly, turn it over and try again. Do
not force it.
Installing Batteries
You can power the karaoke system with
eight D batteries (not supplied). For the
best performance, we recommend alka-
line batteries, such as RadioShack Cat.
No. 23-650.
1. Set DC/AC on the back of the
karaoke system to AC.
Cautions:
• Use only fresh batteries of the
required size and recommended
type.
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• Do not mix old and new batteries,
different types of batteries (stan-
dard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or
rechargeable batteries of different
capacities.
5. Replace the battery compartment
cover. (Keep the power cord out of
the way of normal traffic while using
battery power.)
If the karaoke system’s sound becomes
weak or distorted, replace the batteries.
Follow these steps to install batteries.
1. Set DC/AC on the back of the
:
Cautions
karaoke system to DC.
• Always remove old or weak batter-
ies. Batteries can leak chemicals
that can destroy electronic parts.
• If you do not plan to use the karaoke
system with batteries for several
days, or if you plan to use only the
supplied power cord or
a
DC
adapter, remove the batteries.
• Dispose of old batteries promptly
and properly. Do not burn or bury
them.
2. While pressing both tabs on the bat-
tery compartment cover in the direc-
tion of the arrow, pull the cover
down to remove it.
3. Move the power cord from its stor-
age area in the battery compart-
ment.
Using DC Power
You can power your karaoke system
from your vehicle’s battery with an op-
tional DC adapter, such as Cat. No. 270-
1534.
4. Install the batteries in the compart-
ment and on top of the attached rib-
bon, as indicated by the polarity
symbols (+ and –) marked inside.
: You must use a DC adapter
Caution
that supplies at least 12 volts and deliv-
ers at least 2 amps. Its center tip must
be set to positive, and its plug must cor-
rectly fit the Dual-Cassette Karaoke
System’s DC 12V IN jack. The recom-
mended adapter meets these specifica-
tions. Using an adapter that does not
meet these specifications could damage
the karaoke system or the adapter.
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Follow these steps to connect an option-
al DC adapter to the karaoke system.
To connect either one or two micro-
phones, first turn MIC VOLUME to MIN. If
you are connecting only one micro-
phone, plug it into MIC 1. If you are add-
ing a second microphone, plug it into
MIC 2.
1. Set DC/AC to DC.
2. Insert the DC adapter’s barrel plug
into the DC 12V IN jack, then plug the
adapter into your vehicle’s cigarette-
lighter socket.
Using the Microphone Holder
: Always unplug the adapter
Caution
from the cigarette-lighter socket
before unplugging it from the sys-
tem.
When you want to temporarily put down
the supplied microphone or store it with
the system, you can place it in the sys-
tem’s built-in microphone holder.
CONNECTING
MICROPHONES
Set the microphone’s ON/OFF switch to
OFF before placing it in the microphone
holder to avoid feedback.
The system has two microphone jacks
so you can use the supplied microphone
to sing along to your favorite recordings,
and connect an additional microphone
for duets or lead and background vo-
cals.
To use the holder, pull it down from the
side of the system, and place the micro-
phone in the holder’s grip.
The additional microphone must have a
1/4-inch plug and an ON/OFF switch. To
help prevent feedback, we recommend
a unidirectional microphone. Your local
RadioShack store has a wide selection
of microphones.
When you are not using the mic holder,
fold it up.
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If the external audio source does not
have AUX OUT jacks, but has only a
headphone output jack (such as one you
might find on a portable tape or CD play-
er), use a shielded Y-adapter cord such
as Cat. No. 42-2475. Connect the sin-
gle-plug end to the audio source’s head-
phone jack, and connect the other end’s
CONNECTING OTHER
AUDIO COMPONENTS
You can connect an external audio
source or component to the karaoke
system, so you can sing along with other
audio formats like CDs or videos, or
hear the karaoke’s sound from other
speakers like a PA system. To make the
connection you need optional audio
patch cables (such as Cat. No. 42-
2352).
AUX IN
two phono plugs to the system’s
AUX IN L
R
and
jacks.
Connecting an External Audio
Source for Input
You can sing along with an external au-
dio source (such as a stereo VCR or CD
player) by connecting its audio output
Connecting an External Audio
Component for Output
AUX IN R
AUX
and
jacks to the system’s
IN L
jacks.
You can broadcast the karaoke sys-
tem’s sound through an external audio
component (such as a PA system ampli-
fier). Plug the external component’s au-
dio input jacks into the karaoke system’s
AUX OUT R
AUX OUT L
jacks.
and/or
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OPERATION
ECHO — You can adjust ECHO to add
an echo effect to your voice while you
sing. Turn ECHO toward LO or HI.
TURNING POWER ON/OFF
To turn on the karaoke system, press
POWER. The POWER indicator lights.
To turn off the system, press POWER
again so the POWER indicator turns off.
TAPE SPEED — If you want to slow
down or speed up the pace of the music
as you sing along, turn TAPE SPEED to-
ward MIN to slow down the tape, or to-
ward MAX to speed it up. For normal
tape speed, leave it set to the middle po-
sition (marked with a red arrow).
VOLUME — Control the volume from the
system’s speaker by turning VOLUME to-
ward MIN or MAX.
BALANCE — To control the levels be-
tween the prerecorded original singer’s
voice and the music while you play a
karaoke audio cassette tape, adjust
BALANCE.
ADJUSTING THE SOUND
Use these controls to get the system’s
sound just right.
Using the 5-Band Frequency
Equalizer
Use the controls on the 5-band frequen-
cy equalizer to customize the sound you
hear through the speaker. Each of the
controls lets you adjust the level in a
specific frequency range. For each
range, slide its control up toward MAX to
boost the level, or down toward MIN to
reduce it. If you set the control to the
middle position (0), the frequency is un-
changed.
MIC VOLUME — Turn MIC VOLUME to-
ward MIN to reduce the sound level on
both the supplied and an additional mi-
crophone, or toward MAX to increase it.
A.V.C. (Automatic Voice Control) —
While you play a karaoke audio cassette
tape, you can adjust A.V.C. to replace
the prerecorded voice with your voice.
When you stop singing into the micro-
phone, the prerecorded singer’s voice
returns. Turn A.V.C. clockwise until it
clicks, then turn A.V.C. toward LO if you
have a loud voice, or toward HI if you
have a soft voice. When you finish, turn
A.V.C., toward OFF until it clicks.
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The 5-band frequency equalizer controls
these frequencies:
Follow these steps to load a cassette
tape into either deck.
• 100 Hz — low-bass range (bass
drums); reduces rumble or other
low-frequency noise
1. Press STOP/EJECT to open the cas-
sette compartment door.
• 300 Hz — low frequencies (organ
notes)
• 1 KHz — here is where the ear is
most sensitive (low vocals)
• 3.3 KHz — mid-range high frequen-
cies (high vocals)
2. Put the cassette tape inside the
door with its open edge down, the
desired side facing out, and the full
reel on the left.
• 10 KHz — high-frequency sounds
(cymbals, flutes, and violins)
LOADING A CASSETTE
TAPE
The system has two cassette decks —
TAPE 1 and TAPE 2. Use both decks for
normal playback or consecutive play.
Additionally, TAPE 1 can record cas-
sette tapes.
3. Press in the cassette compartment
door to close it.
Before playing or recording any
Note:
cassette tape, take up any slack in the
tape by turning one of the cassette’s
hubs with a pencil. If you do not remove
excess slack, the tape could become
tangled in the record/playback mecha-
nism.
PLAYING A CASSETTE
TAPE
To protect your hearing, set
Warning:
VOLUME to its lowest setting before you
begin playing a cassette tape.
You can play a cassette tape in either
TAPE 1 or TAPE 2, or you can load
tapes in both decks and play them con-
secutively.
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Before you play a cassette tape, set
AUX/TAPE on the back of the system to
TAPE.
Notes:
• To temporarily stop playback,
press PAUSE on the deck you are
using. Press PAUSE again to con-
tinue playback.
Normal Play
• To fast-forward or rewind the
tape, press FAST-F or REWIND.
Press STOP/EJECT when the tape
reaches the desired location.
Follow these steps to play a cassette
tape.
1. Load a cassette tape.
2. Press POWER to turn on the system.
3. Press PLAY on the deck you are
using. The tape plays until it
reaches the end of the side, then it
automatically stops.
4. Adjust VOLUME to the desired listen-
ing level and adjust the system’s
sound to your listening preferences.
5. To stop the tape before it reaches
the end of the side, press STOP/
EJECT. Press STOP/EJECT again to
open the cassette compartment
door, then remove the tape.
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Consecutive Play
You can set the karaoke system to play
one side of a tape in TAPE 2, then auto-
matically play one side of a tape in
TAPE 1.
1. Load the cassette tape you want to
hear first in TAPE 2, then load the
other cassette tape in TAPE 1. Be
sure the side you want to play is fac-
ing out on both tapes.
2. Press POWER to turn on the system.
3. Press PLAY on TAPE 2 to start that
tape. Then press PAUSE, then PLAY
on TAPE 1.
The tape in TAPE 2 plays until it
reaches the end of the side, then it
stops. Then the tape in TAPE 1
automatically plays until it reaches
the end of the side.
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SINGING ALONG
Now, get ready for some fun! In this sec-
tion, we tell you how to connect your mi-
crophone and sing along with the
karaoke system.
6. Set the microphone’s ON/OFF switch
to ON, then adjust MIC VOLUME to
the desired microphone output level.
Warning: To protect your hearing, set
VOLUME on the karaoke system and the
volume control on any connected exter-
nal audio component to its lowest setting
before you turn them on.
SINGING WITH A
CASSETTE TAPE
Note: If you connected an additional
microphone, MIC VOLUME affects its
output level along with the supplied
microphone.
Follow these steps to sing along with a
regular prerecorded cassette tape or a
karaoke audio cassette tape (such as
the one supplied).
7. Adjust the system’s sound to your
listening preferences using ECHO,
A.V.C., BALANCE, TAPE SPEED, and
the 5-Band Frequency Equalizer.
1. Set AUX/TAPE on the back of the
karaoke system to TAPE.
8. Sing directly into the microphone
along with the music.
2. Load the cassette tape into TAPE 1
or TAPE 2.
9. If you are using a karaoke audio
cassette tape, adjust A.V.C. for the
desired effect.
3. Press POWER.
4. Press PLAY on the deck you are
using.
Note: With a regular (non-karaoke)
prerecorded cassette tape, you can-
not adjust the volume of the prere-
corded original singer’s voice in
relation to the music.
10. When you finish, press STOP/EJECT
on the deck you are using to stop
the tape. Press STOP/EJECT again
to open the cassette compartment
door and remove the tape.
5. Adjust VOLUME to the desired listen-
11. Press POWER to turn off the
karaoke system, then set the micro-
phone’s ON/OFF switch to OFF.
ing level.
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SINGING WITH AN
EXTERNAL AUDIO
SOURCE
USING AN EXTERNAL
AUDIO COMPONENT
If you connected an audio component to
AUX OUT
the karaoke system’s
jacks,
If you connected another audio source
follow these steps to sing along with and
listen to the sound through the audio
component.
AUX IN
to the karaoke system’s
jacks,
follow these steps to sing along with the
sound from that audio source.
AUX/TAPE
1. Set
on the back of the
TAPE
AUX/TAPE
1. Set
on the back of the
AUX
karaoke system to
.
karaoke system to
.
POWER
2. Press
3. Turn on the audio component.
ON/OFF
to turn on the system.
POWER
.
2. Press
to turn on the system
3. Start the audio source.
4. Set the microphone’s
switch
to
VOLUME
4. Adjust
to the desired listen-
ON MIC VOLUME
to
, then adjust
ing level.
the desired microphone output level.
ON/OFF
5. Set the microphone’s
switch
to the
5. Sing through the microphone, with a
cassette tape or another audio
source.
ON MIC VOLUME
to
, then adjust
desired microphone output level.
6. Adjust the karaoke system’s sound
to your listening preferences using
6. If you are using a karaoke audio
cassette tape on this system, adjust
ECHO BALANCE TAPE SPEED
, and
,
,
A.V.C.
for the desired effect.
the 5-Band Frequency Equalizer.
Note: With a regular (non-karaoke)
prerecorded cassette tape, you can-
not adjust the volume of the prere-
corded original singer’s voice and
the music.
7. Sing directly into the microphone
along with the music.
POWER
8. When you finish, press
turn off the karaoke system, set the
ON/OFF OFF
,
to
microphone’s
switch to
POWER
7. When you finish, press
turn off the karaoke system, set the
ON/OFF OFF
to
then stop the audio source.
microphone’s
switch to
,
then turn off the audio component.
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RECORDING
You can record onto a regular cassette
tape as you sing along with the music
from a karaoke audio cassette tape, or a
regular prerecorded cassette tape, or
from another audio source. You can also
record the sound from the audio source
alone, or dub from one cassette tape to
another.
2. Load a blank tape, or one you want
to record over, into TAPE 1.
3. Load the tape you want to record
from into TAPE 2.
4. Press POWER to turn on the system.
5. Adjust VOLUME to the desired listen-
ing level.
6. Set the microphone’s ON/OFF switch
to ON, then adjust MIC VOLUME to
the desired microphone level.
VOLUME, BALANCE, or
the 5-band frequency equalizer does not
affect the recording level.
Note: Adjusting
7. Adjust the system’s sound to your
listening preferences.
Recording Tips:
• Tape quality greatly affects the qual-
ity of the recording. We recommend
extended-range or low-noise type 1
regular length (60- or 90-minute)
normal-bias cassette tapes. We do
not recommend long-play cassette
tapes such as C-120s because they
are thin and can easily tangle.
8. If you are using a karaoke audio
cassette tape, adjust A.V.C. for the
desired effect.
• Before recording, be sure the tape
you are recording on has its erase-
protection tabs in place (see “Pre-
venting Accidental Erasure” on
Page 19).
Note: With a regular (non-karaoke)
prerecorded cassette tape, you can-
not adjust the volume of the prere-
corded singer’s voice in relation to
the music.
RECORDING YOUR VOICE
WITH MUSIC
9. Press PLAY on TAPE 2, then press
RECORD on TAPE 1. RECORD and
PLAY both lock down.
Using Music from a Cassette
Tape
Follow these steps to record your voice
along with music from a cassette tape.
1. Set AUX/TAPE on the back of the
karaoke system to TAPE.
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PAUSE
RECORD
Note: Press
temporarily stop recording. Press
PAUSE
on TAPE 1 to
8. Press
on TAPE 1 to begin
RECORD PLAY
recording.
and
both
again to resume recording.
lock down.
10. Sing directly into the microphone
along with the music.
STOP/EJECT
11. When you finish, press
on TAPE 1 to stop the tape.
RECORD
PLAY
release.
and
STOP/EJECT
12. Press
on TAPE 2 to
stop the prerecorded music.
PAUSE
Note: Press
on TAPE 1 to
POWER
13. Press
phone’s
, then set the micro-
ON/OFF OFF
temporarily stop recording. Press
PAUSE
switch to
.
again to resume recording.
9. Sing directly into the microphone
along with the music.
Using Music from an External
Audio Source
STOP/EJECT
10. When you finish, press
on TAPE 1 to stop the tape.
RECORD PLAY
If you connected another audio source
and
POWER
switch to
audio source.
release.
AUX IN
to the karaoke system’s
jacks,
follow these steps to record your voice
along with music from the audio source.
11. Press
ON/OFF
, set the microphone’s
OFF
, then stop the
AUX/TAPE
karaoke system to
1. Set
on the back of the
AUX
.
2. Load a blank tape, or one you want
to record over, into TAPE 1.
DUBBING (COPYING) A
CASSETTE TAPE
POWER
3. Press
4. Start the audio source.
VOLUME
to turn on the system.
You can use the karaoke system to eas-
ily copy a tape by playing it in TAPE 2
and recording it onto another tape in
TAPE 1.
5. Adjust
to the desired listen-
ing level.
ON/OFF
ON MIC VOLUME
, then adjust
desired microphone level.
6. Set the microphone’s
switch to
to the
Follow these steps to copy a cassette
tape.
7. Adjust the system’s sound to your
listening preferences.
AUX/TAPE
1. Set
on the back of the
.
TAPE
system to
2. Load a blank tape, or one you want
to record over, into TAPE 1.
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3. Load the tape you want to copy into
TAPE 2.
Notes:
• You can listen to the tape playing
in TAPE 2 as you copy it. Adjust
VOLUME MIN/MAX to the desired
listening level.
4. Press POWER to turn on the system.
5. Press PAUSE then RECORD on
TAPE 1. RECORD and PLAY both
lock down.
• Press PAUSE on TAPE 1 to tem-
porarily stop recording. Press
PAUSE again to resume record-
ing.
7. When you finish, press STOP/EJECT
on TAPE 1 to stop the tape.
RECORD and PLAY release.
8. Press STOP/EJECT on TAPE 2 to
stop play, then press POWER to turn
off the karaoke system.
6. Press PLAY on TAPE 2 to begin
recording. PAUSE on TAPE 1 auto-
matically releases.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your Dual-Cassette Karaoke System is an example of superior design and craftsman-
ship. The following suggestions will help you care for your karaoke system so you can
enjoy it for years.
Keep the system dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids
might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.
Use and store the system only in normal temperature environments.
Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, dam-
age batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts.
Keep the system away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature
wear of parts.
Handle the system gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage circuit
boards and cases and can cause the system to work improperly.
Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.
Batteries can leak chemicals that damage your system’s electronic
parts.
Wipe the system with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.
Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to
clean the system.
Modifying or tampering with the karaoke system’s internal components can cause a
malfunction and might invalidate your system’s warranty. If your system is not per-
forming as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
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Preventing Accidental Erasure
TAPE TIPS
Cassette tapes have two erase-protec-
tion tabs — one for each side. When a
tab is in place, you can record on that
side. To protect a recording from being
Erasing a Cassette Tape
AUX/TAPE
TAPE
.
1. Set
to
2. Load the tape you want to erase into
TAPE 1.
accidentally recorded over, use
a
screwdriver to remove one or both of
the cassette tape’s erase-protection
POWER
3. Press
4. Press
.
RECORD
tabs. This prevents
pressed.
from being
RECORD
PLAY
on TAPE 1.
both lock down
RECORD
and
and the tape records silence.
5. When the system finishes recording
over the portion of the tape you want
STOP/EJECT
to erase, press
RECORD
on
PLAY
TAPE 1.
and
release.
You can quickly erase both sides of a
cassette tape using a bulk tape eraser,
such as Cat. No. 44-232.
If you later decide to record on a tape
side after you have removed the erase-
protection tab for that side, place a piece
of strong plastic tape over that side’s
erase-protection hole. Be sure you cov-
er only the hole originally covered by the
erase-protection tab.
Notes:
• To record over a cassette tape, sim-
ply record as usual. The system
records over the previous recording.
• Before erasing a tape, be sure its
erase-protection tabs are in place
(see “Preventing Accidental Era-
sure”).
Caution: Removing the erase-protec-
tion tabs does not prevent a bulk eraser
from erasing a cassette tape.
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4. Use a cotton swab dipped in dena-
tured alcohol or tape head cleaning
solution to clean the record/play
heads, pinch rollers, tape guides,
capstans, and erase head.
Restoring Tape Tension and
Sound Quality
After you play a cassette tape several
times, the tape might become tightly
wound on the reels. This can cause
playback sound quality to deteriorate.
To restore sound quality, fast-forward
the tape from the beginning to the end of
one side, then completely rewind it.
Then loosen the tape reels by gently
tapping each side of the cassette’s outer
shell on a flat surface.
Caution: Be careful not to damage the
cassette when tapping it. Do not touch
the exposed tape or allow any sharp ob-
jects near the cassette.
CLEANING THE TAPE
HANDLING PARTS
Dirt, dust or particles of the tape’s coat-
ing can accumulate on the tape heads
and other parts that the tape touches.
This can greatly reduce the performance
of the cassette player. After every 20
hours of tape player operation, use a
cassette deck cleaning kit (Cat. No. 44-
1202) or follow these steps to clean the
tape-handling parts.
5. When you finish cleaning, press
STOP/EJECT on TAPE 1 and TAPE
2, then close both cassette compart-
ment doors and reconnect to power.
Your local RadioShack store has a com-
plete line of cassette deck cleaning sup-
plies.
1. Remove the batteries and discon-
nect the power cord or DC adapter.
2. Open the cassette compartment
doors on TAPE 1 and TAPE 2.
3. Press PLAY on TAPE 1 and TAPE 2
to expose the tape-handling parts.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Power Output ................................................................ 8 Watts BTL (at 10% THD)
Equalizer (at ± 8 dB) ................................. 100 Hz, 300 Hz, 1 kHz, 3.3 kHz, 10 kHz
Track System ........................................................ 4-Track 2 Channel Stereophone
Tape Speed ................................................................................................... 17/8 ips
Recording System ...................................................................................... AC Bias
Erasing System ......................................................................................... Magnetic
Wow and Flutter (WRMS) ............................................................ Less Than 0.25%
Record/Play Frequency Response (at ±3 dB) .................................... 125–8000 Hz
Signal-To-Noise ........................................................................................... –40 dB
Speaker ...................................................................................... 61/2 Inch (4 Ohms)
Power Source ...................................................................... AC 120V, 60 Hz, 30 W;
8 D Batteries (Cat. No. 23-650), or
DC 12V (with optional DC power cord, Cat. No. 270-1534)
Battery Life (using alkaline batteries) ........................................... Approx. 20 Hours
Dimensions (HWD)...................................................... 1615/16 × 1113/16 × 71/16 Inches
(43 × 30 × 18 cm)
Weight ...................................................................................................... 13 lb 8 oz.
(6.2 kg)
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to
change and improvement without notice.
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NOTES
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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-owned
stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, Ra-
dioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED
IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED
HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RE-
SPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY
LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFOR-
MANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, IN-
CLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS
OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDEN-
TAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of in-
cidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack
sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, un-
less otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and
labor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase
price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the prop-
erty of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of
warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the
original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the
expiration of the warranty period.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse,
accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or
maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs
other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as
fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs
of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
RadioShack Customer Relations, Dept. W, 100 Throckmorton St., Suite 600, Fort Worth, TX 76102
We Service What We Sell
3/97
RadioShack
A Division of Tandy Corporation
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
6A8N
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