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14-1120 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. CTR-114 Auto Reverse Voice-Activated Cassette Recorder with Two-Speed Recording 14-1120.fm Page 2 Wednesday, January 19, 2000 4:27 PM FEATURES Your Optimus CTR-114 Auto-Reverse Voice-Activated Cassette Recorder offers the greatest convenience in recording technology. You can have recording begin and end according to the sound level in a room, which gives you hands-free operation while recording. The CTR-114’s microphone is sensitive enough for the boardroom, a seminar, or a lecture hall. And it’s small enough to fit in your briefcase or purse, so it can go wherever you go. The CTR-114’s other features include: Two-Speed Recording — lets you record at normal or extended speed to maximize your recording time. Automatic Reverse — automatically changes the tape direction at the end of a tape side so you can continuously play or record both sides of a cassette tape. Voice Activated Recording — lets you choose hands-free operation which saves tape. Voice Zoom Switch — lets you record voice sounds clearly and reduce noises outside the voice range. © 1998 Tandy Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Optimus and RadioShack are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation. 2 14-1120.fm Page 3 Wednesday, January 19, 2000 4:27 PM Playback Speed Control — lets you adjust the playback speed of your tape. Built-in Microphone — lets you make quality recordings without having to use an external microphone. External Microphone Jack — lets you connect an optional external microphone for unidirectional recording, reducing background noise. One-Touch Recording — lets you start recording with the press of a button. Cue/Review — lets you listen to recordings at high speed to help you find a particular section and stop there. Mic Sensitivity Switch — lets you select low or high microphone sensitivity for recording specific sounds, like a one-on-one interview, or for recording broader sounds, as in a lecture hall. Tape Direction Control — lets you change the tape’s direction at any time without having to eject the tape and turn it over. Battery Check Indicators — show you the amount of power remaining in the batteries. 3 14-1120.fm Page 4 Wednesday, January 19, 2000 4:27 PM Tape Counter — helps you quickly find a specific section on the cassette. It resets with the touch of a button. Automatic Level Control — automatically sets the correct recording level. Three Power Sources — let you power your cassette recorder from internal batteries (not supplied), standard AC power (with an optional AC adapter), or your vehicle’s battery (with an optional DC adapter). Automatic Shut-Off Mechanism — automatically shuts off the recorder at the end of the reverse side of the tape while playing or recording. We recommend you record the CTR-114’s serial number here. The number is on the label inside the cassette compartment. Serial Number: ___________________________ 4 14-1120.fm Page 5 Wednesday, January 19, 2000 4:27 PM CONTENTS Preparation ........................................................... 6 Connecting Power .......................................... 6 Using Battery Power ................................ 6 Using AC Power ...................................... 9 Using Vehicle Battery Power ................. 11 Connecting an Earphone .............................. 13 Listening Safely ..................................... 14 Traffic Safety .......................................... 14 Connecting an External Microphone ............ 15 Attaching the Wrist Strap .............................. 16 Operation ............................................................ 17 Loading a Cassette Tape .............................. 17 Recording ..................................................... 18 Playing a Cassette Tape ............................... 23 Using Fast Forward and Rewind ........... 27 Using the Tape Counter ................................ 28 Tape Tips ...................................................... 29 Erasing Tapes ........................................ 29 Preventing Accidental Erasure .............. 29 Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality ................................. 30 Care and Maintenance ....................................... 31 Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts ................ 32 Specifications .................................................... 34 5 14-1120.fm Page 6 Wednesday, January 19, 2000 4:27 PM 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 disconnects internal batteries. Using Battery Power You can power the CTR-114 with two AA batteries (not supplied). For the best performance and longest life, we recommend alkaline batteries, such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-557. You can also use rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries (Cat. No. 23-125). These batteries and a battery ch...