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Cat. No. 14-676
High-Speed
R
Dubbing Stereo
Cassette Deck
SCT-56
Owner’s Manual Please read before using this equipment.
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Features Your Optimus SCT-56 High-Speed Dubbing Stereo Cassette Deck com- bines two auto-reverse cassette decks for professional-quality dubbing and the convenience of extended play. Its features include: Auto Search Music System (ASMS) Lets you quickly locate a selection. Dolby B-C Noise Reduction System Reduces tape hiss and noise for the best possible audio recording. Dolby HX Pro System Improves high-frequency response on all recordings; you can play back the tape on any player, even if th
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Important Safety Instructions The SCT-56 is made and tested to meet exacting safety Careful attention is devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your cassette deck, and safe- standards. It meets both UL and FCC requirements ty is a major factor in its design. However, safety is also your responsibility. This section lists important information that will help you properly use and enjoy your cassette deck and accessories. Read all the included safety and operating instructions before us
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Contents Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Connecting to Your Receiver/Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Connecting the Remote Control Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Connecting the CD-Deck Synchro Control Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Connecting Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Connections 1. Using one of the supplied audio cables, connect the cassette Connecting to Your deck’s L and R LINE OUTPUT jacks to the receiver/amplifier’s left and Receiver/Amplifier right tape input jacks. 2. Using the other audio cable, connect the cassette deck’s LINE INPUT jacks to the receiver/amplifier’s tape output jacks. Note: If you are not sure which receiver/amplifier jacks to use, refer to your receiver/amplifier’s owner’s manual. If you have an Optimus receiver/amplifier that h
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Basic Operation Loading a Cassette Tape Loading and Playing a Cassette Tape 1. Use your finger or a pencil to turn the cassette’s hub and take up any tape slack. Note: Avoid touching the tape. Fingerprints attract dirt. 2. Press the appropriate EJECT ( ) button (Deck 1 or Deck 2) to open the cassette compartment door. 3. Load the cassette with its open edge down. Since the decks play in either direction, it does not matter which side faces out. 4. Gently close the compartment door. Playing a
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Basic Operation Dolby NR systems reduce tape hiss and background noise. When Dolby Noise Reduction (NR) recording, the systems listen for places where you might later hear hiss. The systems record these sections at a higher level. When you play the tape, the systems decrease these sections’ volume, restoring the music to its original level and reducing the noise level. Dolby B NR reduces background noise by about 10 dB. Dolby C NR reduces background noise by about 20 dB. Setting DOLBY NR fo
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Special Features To rapidly advance or rewind the tape, press or . To stop the tape, Fast-Forward/Rewind press STOP ( ). When the tape reaches the end, the cassette deck auto- matically stops. To temporarily stop Deck 2 during playback or recording, press PAUSE Pause ( ). To restart, press , , or . Note: You cannot pause while fast-forwarding or rewinding. To have the cassette deck automatically fast-forward through blank Blank Skip spaces on the tape, set REV MODE to RELAY/SKIP. If the cass
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Special Features You can load two cassette tapes to play one after the other. Using Relay Play Notes: • The cassettes you load should have the same Dolby NR type. • You can start relay play from either Deck 1 or Deck 2. • You can replace the tape in the idle deck during relay play. • When a tape automatically begins playing during relay play, it always starts from the forward ( ) playback side. Be sure to set the tapes properly before starting relay play. • If the deck encounters an unrecorded
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Special Features To have Deck 1 rewind the cassette to the beginning of the current side Rewind Auto Play and start play, press REWIND AUTO PLAY. Note: If both decks have tapes loaded, the decks operate as described under “Using Relay Play.” The cassette deck has a demonstration mode that alternately turns on Demo Mode various indicators and meters so you can see where they show on the deck. To turn on the demonstration mode, press TIME/COUNTER and RESET on Deck 2 at the same time while the
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Special Features You can record from any component connected to the receiver/amplifier Recording and Dubbing or dub (copy) cassette tapes. Notes: • Tape quality greatly affects the quality of the recording. Your cas- sette deck can play Type I, Type II, and Type IV tape. We recom- mend Radio Shack brand tapes. • Before recording or dubbing, be sure the cassettes onto which you want to record or dub have their erase-protection tabs in place. To prevent accidental erasure of a tape, remove the
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Special Features Recording Blank Spaces Between Selections Some cassette decks search for the blank spaces between selections so you can quickly locate specific selections. If the original program does not have blank spaces, you can add them when you make a new record- ing. While the cassette deck is set to record or record pause, press REC MUTE 1 ( ). The deck records 4 /2 seconds of silence and pauses. To begin recording again, press PAUSE ( ) or the appropriate play button ( or ). 1 • To
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Special Features CD-Deck Synchro Recording If your CD player has a compatible CD Synchro function, you can auto- matically record your CDs. Connect the CD player’s and cassette deck’s CD SYNCHRO jacks as described in “Connecting the CD-Deck Synchro Con- trol Cable.” 1 Note: A 4 /2-second blank space is automatically created between selections. 1. Load a compact disc in the CD player. 2. Load a blank tape (or one you want to record over) into Deck 2. Be sure the side you want to record on is f
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Tape Hints After you play a cassette tape several times, the tape might become Restoring Tape Tension and tightly wound on the reels. This can cause playback sound quality to Sound Quality deteriorate. To restore the 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. Note: Be careful not to damage the cassette when tapping it. Do not
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Care and Maintenance Your Optimus SCT-56 High-Speed Dubbing Stereo Cassette Deck is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. These suggestions will help you care for the cassette deck so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the cassette deck dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liq- uids can contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits. Handle the cassette deck gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage the circuit boards and case and can cause the cassette deck to
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Troubleshooting Your cassette deck should give you years of trouble-free service if you follow the instructions in this manual. If you do have problems, the chart below can help you solve them. If you still have problems after following the sugges- tions below, take the cassette deck to your local Radio Shack store for assistance. Symptom Cause Remedy Power does not come on. • The power cord is unplugged. • Plug in the power cord. • The component to which the power cord is • Turn on the compone
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Symptom Cause Remedy There is too much noise. • Poor-quality tape is being used. • Use a better-quality tape. • There is a faulty connection. • Check all connections. • Recording level is too low. • Turn up and re-record. REC LEVEL • The tape heads are dirty. • Clean the tape heads. ASMS does not operate properly. • Blanks between selections are less than 4 sec- • Use tapes with blanks of 4 seconds or more onds long. between selections. The system remote control does • The control cord is not
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Specifications System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-Track, 2-Channel Stereo Heads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . One Hard Permalloy Record/Playback Head One Hard Permalloy Playback Head One Ferrite Erasing Head Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Index to Features by Control Name This table lists the control and indicator names on the front of your SCT-56 along with the page number where the item is discussed. Control Page 6 6 ASMS and 8 CD SYNCHRO RECORD 13 DEMO 10 DOLBY NR 7 EJECT 6 HI-SPEED 12 NORMAL 12 PAUSE 8 POWER 6 REC LEVEL 11 REC MUTE 12 RECORD 11 RELAY/SKIP 8 RESET 8 REV MODE 6, 9 REWIND AUTO PLAY 10 STAND BY 6 STOP 6 TIME/COUNTER 8 19
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RADIO SHACK LIMITED WARRANTY This product is warranted against defects for 1 year from date of purchase from Radio Shack company-owned stores and authorized Radio Shack franchisees and dealers. Within this period, we will repair it without charge for parts and labor. Simply bring your Radio Shack sales slip as proof of purchase date to any Radio Shack store. Warranty does not cover transportation costs. Nor does it cover a product subjected to misuse or accidental damage. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HER
