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ownerÕs manual
SCT-560
HIGH-SPEED DUBBING STEREO CASSETTE DECK
PRB1200A.En.01.13.DOC 1 9/2/99, 9:18 PM
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FEATURES Your RCA SCT-560 High-Speed Dubbing Stereo Cassette Deck combines 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 the
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Careful attention is devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your cassette deck, and safety is a The SCT-560 is made and tested to meet major factor in its design. However, safety is also your responsibility. exacting safety standards. It meets both This section lists important information that will help you properly use and enjoy your cassette deck and UL and FCC requirements accessories. Read all the included safety and operating instructions before usi
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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.....................
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L R R L L R R L CONNECTIONS INPUT TAPE/DCC TAPE 2 __ VCR/ REC PLAY PHONO CD REC PLAY LD LINE L L L L INPUT OUTPUT REC PLAY CONTROL CONTROL L CD¥DECK IN OUT SYNCHRO R R R R R OUT Receiver/Amplifier SCT-560 LINE OUT CD•DECK SYNCHRO L CONTROL R IN OUT CD Player CONNECTING TO YOUR RECEIVER/AMPLIFIER CONNECTING THE CD-DECK SYNCHRO 1. Using one of the supplied audio cables, connect the CONTROL CABLE cassette deck’s L and R LINE OUTPUT jacks to the If you have a CD player that has a CD-DEC
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BASIC OPERATION LOADING AND PLAYING A CASSETTE TAPE Loading a Cassette Tape 8. Press STOP (7) to stop playback. 1. Use your finger or a pencil to turn the 9. Press EJECT (0) to open the cassette door cassette’shub and take up any tape slack. Note: Avoid touching the tape. Fingerprints attract dirt. and remove the cassette. 10. To turn off the cassette deck, press POWER. 2. Press the appropriate EJECT (0) button Only the STAND BY indicator lights. (Deck1 or Deck 2) to open the cassette compartmen
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BASIC OPERATION DOLBY NOISE REDUCTION (NR) Dolby NR systems reduce tape hiss and background noise. When 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 for Pla
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SPECIAL FEATURES • To skip to the beginning of the next (or a FAST-FORWARD/REWIND later) selection: To rapidly advance or rewind the tape, press Á or 1. To stop the tape, press STOP (7). When the tape reaches the end, the cassette deck automatically stops. Press Á or 1 — whichever points in the same direction as the 3 or 2 indicator. PAUSE Note: If you press (Á or 1) more times than the To temporarily stop Deck 2 during playback or recording, number of selections on the side you want to search
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SPECIAL FEATURES USING RELAY PLAY REWIND AUTO PLAY You can load two cassette tapes to play one after the other. To have Deck 1 rewind the cassette to the beginning of the current side and start play, press REWIND AUTO PLAY. Notes: Note: If both decks have tapes loaded, the decks operate • The cassettes you load should have the same as described under “Using Relay Play.” 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 DEMO
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SPECIAL FEATURES RECORDING AND DUBBING You can record from any component connected to the receiver/amplifier or dub (copy) cassette tapes. Notes: • Tape quality greatly affects the quality of the recording. Your cassette deck can play Type I, Type II, and Type IV tape. We recommend 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 erase-
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SPECIAL FEATURES Recording Blank Spaces Between 7. To begin dubbing, press the appropriate COPY Selections button: Some cassette decks search for the blank spaces between NORMAL to dub at normal playback speed. selections so you can quickly locate specific selections. If HI-SPEED to dub at twice the normal speed. the original program does not have blank spaces, you can The cassette in Deck 1 automatically plays. add them when you make a new recording. Both decks automatically stops when either t
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SPECIAL FEATURES If REV MODE is set to automatically switch to the CD-Deck Synchro Recording other side of the tape and the tape reaches the end of If your CD player has a compatible CD Synchro function, the first side while the CD player is playing, the CD you can automatically record your CDs. Connect the CD player returns to the beginning of the current track and player’s and cassette deck’s CD SYNCHRO jacks as 1 pauses. A 4 /2-second blank space is automatically created described in “Connect
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TAPE HINTS If you later decide to erase or record over the tape, you RESTORING TAPE TENSION AND SOUND can place a piece of tape over the holes. QUALITY After you play a cassette tape several times, the tape might become tightly wound on the reels. This can cause playback sound quality to 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 out
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RCA SCT-560 High-Speed Dubbing Stereo Cassette Deck is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. Capstan These suggestions will help you care for the cassette deck so you can enjoy it for years. Capstan Pinch Roller Keep the cassette deck dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids can contain minerals Pinch Roller that can corrode the electronic circuits. Recording/Playback Head Handle the cassette deck gently and carefully. DECK 2 Dropping it can dama
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TROUBLE SHOOTING This cassette deck has been manufactured to the specifications of RadioShack and is covered by a limited warranty from RadioShack. If your cassette deck is not operating as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store or call 1-800-THE- SHACK for assistance. 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 followin
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TROUBLE SHOOTING Symptom Cause Remedy High-frequency sounds are • A tape recorded with Dolby NR is DOLBY NR to the same position as • Set emphasized. being played back with DOLBY NR was used for recording. set to OFF. The sounds from previous • The tape heads are dirty. • Clean the tape heads. recordings are still on the tape with new recordings. The sound is distorted. • The recording level is too high. • Turn down REC LEVEL and re-record. • The original signal was distorted. • Replace the ori
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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-560 along with the page number where the item is discussed. Control Page 3 6 2 6 ASMS 1 and Á 8 CD SYNCHRO RECORD 12 DEMO 9 DOLBY NR 7 EJECT 6 HI-SPEED 11 NORMAL 11 PAUSE 8 POWER 6 REC LEVEL 10 REC MUTE 11 RECORD 10 RELAY/SKIP 8 RESET 8 REV MODE 6,9 REWIND AUTO PLAY 9 STAND BY 6 STOP 6 TIME/COUNTER 8 18 PRB1200A.En.14.20.DOC 18 9/2/99, 9:19 PM
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NOTES 19 PRB1200A.En.14.20.DOC 19 9/2/99, 9:19 PM
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Limited One-Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship 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, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITE
