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Cat. No. 14-678
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
SCT-540
Dual Cassette Dubbing Deck
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14-678.fm Page 2 Wednesday, June 2, 1999 9:29 AM FEATURES Your Optimus SCT-540 Dual Cassette Dubbing Deck de- WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not ex- livers superb stereo sound through your receiver/amplifi- pose this product to rain or moisture. er. The automatic tape selector system, combined with Dolby B NR, gives you superior stereo recording. Its fea- CAUTION tures include: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. ! DO NOT OPEN. Auto-Reverse Record and Playback — let you record C
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14-678.fm Page 3 Wednesday, June 2, 1999 9:29 AM IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Careful attention is devoted to quality standards in the manufac- Objects and Liquids — Never push objects of any kind into this ture of your cassette deck, and safety is a major factor in its de- product through openings, as they may touch dangerous voltage sign. However, safety is also your responsibility. points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on t
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14-678.fm Page 4 Wednesday, June 2, 1999 9:29 AM CONTENTS Preparation ................................................................................................................................................................... 5 Connections ............................................................................................................................................................ 5 Line Output Jacks ........................................................................
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14-678.fm Page 5 Wednesday, June 2, 1999 9:29 AM PREPARATION READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING CONNECTIONS • Choose the installation location of your cassette deck Connect your cassette deck to your receiver or amplifier carefully. Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or close to using the supplied audio cables. a source of heat. Also avoid locations subject to vibrations and excessive dust, heat, cold or moisture. Line Output Jacks • Do not open the cabinet as this might result in dam- age to the ci
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14-678.fm Page 6 Wednesday, June 2, 1999 9:29 AM CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 5 3 9 7 11 L -00 -10 -5 0 +3 +6 R 14 12 13 15 2 6 10 1 4 8 1. POWER 2. PITCH CONTROL Volume 3. DECK 1 Cassette Lid and Holder 4. DUBBING with Indicator HI-SPEED DUBBING with Indicator AUTO DUB with Indicator 5. DECK 2 Cassette Lid and Holder 6. REVERSE MODE Indicator 7. LEVEL METER 8. REVERSE MODE Selector 9. DECK 2 COUNTER 10. DOLBY NR 11. RESET — Resets DECK 2 COUNTER 12. DOLBY NR Indicator 13. Operation Panel Deck 1
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14-678.fm Page 7 Wednesday, June 2, 1999 9:29 AM OPERATION POWER 1. To turn on the cassette deck, press . USING CONTINUOUS PLAY (DECK 1 OPEN DECK 1 2. Gently press on the cassette door ( TO DECK 2) DECK 2 or ) and load the cassette tape. You can set the cassette deck to play one side of the DOLBY NR 3. Press and the indicator lights. Press DECK 1 DECK tape in , then automatically play the tape in DOLBY NR again to turn off this feature. 2 . REVERSE MODE 4. Press to select the desired r
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14-678.fm Page 8 Wednesday, June 2, 1999 9:29 AM Notes: AUTO DUBBING A CASSETTE TAPE • If you want to record both sides of the cassette tape It is convenient to use this function when dubbing an en- when the reverse mode switch is in , be tire cassette tape from the beginning. PLAY PLAY sure to press . Otherwise, if you press , only side B of the cassette tape records. 1. Insert a prerecorded cassette tape into DECK 1 and a blank tape for recording into DECK 2. DECK 2 • When both sides of
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14-678.fm Page 9 Wednesday, June 2, 1999 9:29 AM To prevent the tape from being twisted: CARE • Don’t pull the tape out of the upper opening of the To enjoy your Optimus SCT-540 Dual Cassette Dubbing cassette tape. Deck for a long time: • If the tape is wound loosely inside the cassette, use • Keep the cassette deck dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry the tape deck on fast forward or reverse to tighten immediately. the tape. • Use and store the cassette deck only in normal tem- • If a small port
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14-678.fm Page 10 Wednesday, June 2, 1999 9:29 AM Environment TROUBLESHOOTING Avoid using the deck in the following conditions: If the cassette deck is not working as it should, the follow- ing suggestions might help. If you follow the suggestions • In areas with high temperatures (near a heater, in this chart and the cassette deck still does not work exposed to direct sunlight, for example.) properly, contact your local RadioShack store for assis- • In areas with extremely low temperatures.
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14-678.fm Page 11 Wednesday, June 2, 1999 9:29 AM SPECIFICATIONS DECK 1 (only for playing) Track system ........................................................................................................................... 2 Track, 2-channel Stereo Tape Speed .............................................................................................................................................. 4.8 cm/second Motor .....................................................................
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14-678.fm Page 12 Wednesday, June 2, 1999 9:29 AM 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
