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Cat. No. 43-476
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
TRC-300
Voice Activated
Microcassette Tele-Recorder
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC ! SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN. 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. © 1999 Tandy Corporation. All Rights Reserved. RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation. 2
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This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsu- lated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. Do not open the prod- uct’s case. This symbol is intended to inform you that important oper- ating and maintenance instruc- ! tions are included in the literature accompanying this product. 3
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FEATURES Your RadioShack TRC-300 Voice Activat- ed Microcassette Tele-Recorder is perfect for your home or office. It records tele- phone calls you make or receive from a telephone. You can also use it as a conve- nient tape recorder to record other events such as lectures, interviews, and meet- ings. The recorder includes these features: Connects Directly to the Telephone — to let you easily record and play back tele- phone conversations. Two Tape Speeds — let you record and play back tape at a
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Voice Activated Recording (VOX) — records only when it receives sound, to eliminate blank sections on the tape and save battery power. Play/Record Auto-Stop — stops the tape movement when the recorder reaches the end of the tape during recording or play- back. Manual Recording — lets you record dic- tation or conversations at the touch of a button. Pause Switch — lets you easily stop and restart the tape to avoid recording unwant- ed sound. Tape Counter — lets you note specific points in a tape
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Built-In Microphone — lets you record without connecting an external micro- phone. Cue/Review Function — lets you ad- vance or rewind the tape during play to find a specific section on the tape. Three Power Options — you can power the recorder from standard AC power, two AA batteries (not supplied), or a vehicle’s battery using an optional adapter. Earphone Jack — lets you connect an 1 earphone with a /8-inch (3.5-mm) plug for private listening. 6
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Automatic Level Control — automatically adjusts the recording level. Note: You need at least one 30-minute mi- crocassette tape. If you use a leaderless incoming message tape, recording starts immediately. You also need either two AA batteries or an AC or DC adapter. 7
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Important: Every state has different regu- lations governing the recording of conver- sations over the telephone. Be sure to check your local, state and federal laws be- fore using this product to record any tele- phone conversation in order to determine that your use is in compliance with such laws or guidelines. 8
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CONTENTS Control Locations ........................... 10 Preparation ..................................... 12 Installation ...................................... 19 Connecting to A Phone 19 Using an Earphone 21 Operation ........................................ 24 Loading a Cassette Tape 24 Recording 25 Playing a Tape 34 Care ................................................. 38 Tape Tips 39 Specifications .................................. 44 9
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CONTROL LOCATIONS VOLUME VOX OFF/ON MIC (Micro- phone Jack) EAR (Ear- Microphone phone Jack) TEL-PLAY/ NOR./TEL- Tape REC Compartment Battery DC 3V IN Strength Indicator Tape- Counter & RESET HANDSET IN Speaker 10
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PAUSE ON REC REW/REVIEW FAST-F/CUE PLAY Recording STOP/EJ Speed Battery Compartment HANDSET OUT Battery Compartment Battery Cover Lifting Ribbon 11
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PREPARATION Connecting Power Using AC Power You can operate your recorder from AC power using an optional AC adapter, such as Cat. No. 273-1654B. Caution: You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies 3 ! volts DC and delivers at least 300 mA. Its center tip must be set to posi- tive and its plug must fit the TRC-300’s DC 3V jack. The recommended adapter meets these specifications. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the recorder or the adapter. 12
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Follow these steps to connect your record- er to AC power. 1. Set the AC adapter’s voltage switch to 3V. 2. Insert the 3.4 mm outer diameter/1.3 mm inner diameter adapter plug into the adapter’s socket to read TIP+. 3. Insert the plug into the recorder’s DC 3V jack. 4. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet. 13
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Using Battery Power You can power your recorder with two AA batteries (not supplied). For the best per- formance and longest life, we recommend RadioShack alkaline batteries. Caution: Do not mix old and new batter- ies, or different types of batteries (standard or alkaline). Follow these steps to install the batteries. 14
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1.Press the battery compartment cover’s tab and slide the cover in the direction of the arrow. 2. Insert the batteries into the compart- ment, as indicated by the polarity sym- bols (+ and –) marked inside. 3. Replace the cover. Replace the batteries when the BATTERY indicator dims or does not light. 15
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Warning: Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury them. Caution: If you do not plan to use the recorder with batteries for a few weeks, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts. Using Vehicle Battery Power You can power your recorder from a vehi- cle’s battery using a DC adapter (not sup- plied), available at your local RadioShack store. 16
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Cautions: • You must use a power source that supplies 3 volts ! DC and delivers at least 300 mA. Its center tip must be set to posi- tive and its plug must fit the TRC- 300's DC 3V jack. The recommended adapter meets these specifications. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the TRC-300 or the adapter. • Always plug the adapter into the recorder before plugging it into the cigarette-lighter socket. Unplug the adapter from the cigarette-lighter socket before unpl
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Follow these steps to power the recorder from your vehicle’s battery. 1. Set the adapter’s voltage switch to 3V. 2. Insert the 3.4 mm outer diameter/1.3 mm inner diameter adapter into the adapter’s socket to read TIP+. 3. Insert the adapter’s barrel plug into the recorder’s DC 3V jack. Insert the adapter’s large plug into the vehicle’s cigarette-lighter or 12VDC socket 18
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INSTALLATION You can connect the recorder directly to a single line, a multi-line, or a digital tele- phone system using a telephone that is connected to that line. To avoid damage to the recorder, select a location that is out of the way of normal activity. CONNECTING TO A PHONE Use the supplied handset cord to connect the recorder to the same phone you plan to talk on. This lets you record the phone conversations on that phone. Follow these steps to connect your record- er to a telephone. 19
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1. Disconnect the handset and its coiled cord from the handset jack on your phone. 2. Plug the end of the handset cord into the recorder’s HANDSET IN jack. 20
