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14-1112.fm Page 1 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:05 PM
Cat. No. 14-1112
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
CTR-107
Portable Cassette
Tape Recorder
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14-1112.fm Page 2 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:05 PM FEATURES Your Optimus CTR-107 Portable Cassette Tape Re- corder has a lightweight, portable design that makes it perfect for recording lectures, interviews, business meetings, and speeches. The recorder’s voice activation feature lets you set the recorder to automatically record only when it picks up sound. This saves room on your cassette tape, conserves battery power, and lets you record without manually stopping the recorder whenever a long
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14-1112.fm Page 3 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:05 PM Tape Counter — helps you quickly locate a specific section on the tape. Automatic Level Control (ALC) Circuit — automat- ically adjusts to the proper recording level. Auto Stop — automatically stops the recorder when the tape reaches the end during playback or record- ing. Pause Control — lets you edit as you record. Three Power Sources — let you power the recorder using four AA batteries, a standard AC outlet (with an optional AC adapter), or
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14-1112.fm Page 4 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:05 PM CONTENTS Preparation ........................................................... 5 Connecting Power ........................................... 5 Using Internal Batteries ............................ 5 Using AC Power ....................................... 8 Using Vehicle Battery Power .................. 10 Using the Earphone ...................................... 12 Listening Safely ...................................... 12 Traffic Safety ...
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14-1112.fm Page 5 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:05 PM PREPARATION CONNECTING POWER You can power the CTR-107 from any of three power sources: • Internal batteries • Standard AC power (with an optional AC adapter) • Your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket (with an optional DC adapter) Note: Connecting an adapter disconnects internal batteries. Using Internal Batteries You can power the CTR-107 from four AA batteries (not supplied). For the best performance, we recom- mend alkaline batteries, such
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14-1112.fm Page 6 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:05 PM Follow these steps to install batteries: 1. Press down on the battery compartment cover and slide it off in the direction of the arrows. 2. Install the batteries as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked outside the compart- ment. Cautions: • Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type. • Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or re- chargeable), or rechargeable batteries of di
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14-1112.fm Page 7 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:05 PM • Never leave dead, old or weak batteries in the CTR-107. Batteries can leak chemicals and corrode or damage electronic circuits. 3. Replace the cover. Notes: • If you plan not to use the CTR-107 for a week or more, or you plan to use an AC or DC adapter, remove the batteries to protect the CTR-107 from possible battery leakage. • When the RECORD/BATT indicator becomes dim during operation or does not light when you turn on the recorder, replac
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14-1112.fm Page 8 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:05 PM Important: Your recorder is capable of using re- chargeable nickel-cadmium batteries. At the end of the batteries’ life, they must be recycled or disposed of properly. Contact your local, county, or state haz- ardous waste management authorities for information on recycling or disposal programs in your area. Some options that might be available are: municipal curb- side collection, drop-off boxes at retailers such as your local RadioShack store
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14-1112.fm Page 9 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:05 PM • Always plug the AC adapter into the CTR-107 before you plug it into the AC outlet, and unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet before you unplug its barrel plug from the CTR-107. Follow these steps to connect the CTR-107 to AC power. 1. Set the adapter’s voltage switch to 6V. 2. Insert the adapter’s 5.5 mm outer diameter/2.1 mm inner diameter barrel plug into the adapter’s cord so it reads –TIP. 3. Insert the AC adapter’s barrel plug into th
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14-1112.fm Page 10 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:05 PM Using Vehicle Battery Power You can power the CTR-107 from your vehicle’s ciga- rette-lighter socket using a DC adapter (not supplied), such as Cat. No. 273-1802. Cautions: • The recommended DC adapter supplies 6 volts and delivers at least 300 milliamps. Its center tip is set to negative, and its plug correctly fits the CTR-107’s DC 6V jack. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could dam- age the CTR-107 or the adapter. •
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14-1112.fm Page 11 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:05 PM Follow these steps to connect the CTR-107 to vehicle battery power. 1. Set the DC adapter’s voltage switch to 6V. 2. Insert the adapter’s barrel plug into the CTR- 107’s DC 6V jack. 3. Plug the adapter’s larger plug into the vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket. 11
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14-1112.fm Page 12 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:05 PM USING THE EARPHONE 1 To listen in privacy, insert the supplied earphone’s /8- inch plug into the EAR jack. Note: Connecting the earphone automatically discon- nects the built-in speaker. Listening Safely To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use the earphone. • Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening. After you begin listening, adjust the volume to a comfortable level. • Do not listen at extremely h
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14-1112.fm Page 13 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:05 PM • Once you set the volume, do not increase it. Over time, your ears adapt to the volume level, so a volume level that does not cause discomfort might still damage your hearing. Traffic Safety Do not wear the earphone while operating a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle. This can create a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas. Even though some earphones are designed to let you hear some outside sounds when listening at normal volume levels
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14-1112.fm Page 14 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:05 PM OPERATION LOADING A CASSETTE TAPE Note: Metal tapes are not recommended for use with this cassette player. 1. Take up any slack in the tape by turning one of the cassette’s hubs with a pencil. Do not touch the tape. Caution: If you do not remove the excess slack, the tape might become tangled in the record/ playback mechanism. 14
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14-1112.fm Page 15 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:05 PM 2. Press STOP/EJECT to open the cassette com- partment door. 3. Load the cassette with its open edge out, the side you want to play facing up, and its full reel to the left. 4. Close the door. 15
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14-1112.fm Page 16 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:05 PM PLAYING A CASSETTE TAPE 1. Load the cassette tape. 2. Press PLAY. The cassette plays until it reaches the end of the side, then it automatically stops. Note: Press PAUSE to temporarily stop playback. Press PAUSE again to resume playback. 16
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14-1112.fm Page 17 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:05 PM 3. Adjust VOLUME as desired. 4. Press STOP/EJECT to completely stop playback before it automatically stops. Press STOP/EJECT again to open the cassette compartment and remove the cassette tape. 17
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14-1112.fm Page 18 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:05 PM Using Fast-Forward/Rewind While the tape is stopped, press REVIEW/REWIND or CUE/FAST-F to rapidly wind the tape backward or for- ward. Press STOP/EJECT, then PLAY again to resume playback. If you press and hold down REVIEW/REWIND or CUE/ FAST-F while the tape is playing, you can hear the tape as it moves at a faster speed. This makes it easy to locate a specific part of a recording (such as the space between tracks). When you release REVIEW/ R
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14-1112.fm Page 19 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:05 PM Using the Tape Counter You can use the tape counter to help you find specific locations on the tape. At the beginning of a tape, press the reset button to reset the tape counter to 000. Then note the counter’s reading at the beginnng of each selection. To return to a selection, fast-forward or rewind the tape until the counter shows the noted reading. 19
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14-1112.fm Page 20 Thursday, July 1, 1999 1:05 PM RECORDING Notes: • Before you load a cassette tape for recording, be sure its erase-protection tabs are in place (see “Preventing Accidental Erasure” on Page 25). • The recorder’s Automatic Level Control (ALC) circuit automatically adjusts the recording level. VOLUME has no effect on recording. 1. Load a blank cassette tape, or one you want to record over, into the cassette compartment. 2. Set VOICE ACTIVATION to the desired sensitivity. HIGH
