Radio Shack 14-518 Owner's Manual

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table is an all-in-one music system with a AM/FM stereo radio, a cassette recorder, and a top-loading CD player. It is small and portable so you can take it anywhere, in- doors or out. Anywhere you go, at work or play, you can listen to the radio, prerecorded cassette tapes, or compact discs. Dual 31/2-inch Speakers — provide quality stereo sound. Programmed Play — lets you program the system to play up to 16 tracks in any order you choose, and even program the same track to play more than once. Tone Control — lets you set the balance be- tween high and low tones. Headphone Jack — lets you connect a pair of headphones or stereo earphones for pri- vate listening. Automatic Stop — protects the tape and tape-handling parts by automatically stop- ping the tape when it reaches the end. Dual-Source Recording — lets you record from the CD player or radio. Automatic Level Control — automatically adjusts the recording level. Automatic Search Music System — lets you quickly locate and play any track on a CD. Repeat Play — lets you continuously repeat a single track, all tracks on a CD, or an entire programmed sequence of tracks. Two Power Options — you can use stan- dard AC power (with the supplied AC power cord) or internal batteries (not supplied) to power the player. Important: Most material on compact discs and prerecorded tapes is copyrighted. Unau- thorized duplication of copyrighted material is a violation of the copyright laws of most countries and such duplication may result in fines and/or imprisonment. Note, however, that in the United States, it is not a violation of U.S. copyright laws for a consumer to use musical recordings for noncommercial (per- sonal) use. CDs that can be played on this CD player have this mark on them: The CD player’s advanced technology makes it simple to operate. But, be sure you read this Owner's Manual completely so you can take advantage of all its advanced fea- tures. This CD player is made and tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets FCC re- quirements and complies with safety perfor- mance standards of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Warnings: • This CD player employs a laser light beam. Only a qualified service person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device, due to possible eye injury. • The use of controls, adjustments, or pro- cedures other than those specified © 2000 RadioShack Corporation. All Rights Reserved. RadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation. 14-518.fm Page 2 Tuesday, October 10, 2000 11:31 AM

herein might result in hazardous radia- tion exposure. THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW This equipment complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits provide reason- able protection against radio and TV interfer- ence in a residential area. However, your equipment might cause TV or radio interfer- ence even when it is operating properly. To eliminate interference, you can try one or more of the following corrective measures: • reorient or relocate the receiving antenna • increase the distance between the equipment and the radio or TV • use outlets on different electrical circuits for the equipment and the radio or TV Consult your local RadioShack store if the problem still exists. ˆ A Quick Look at Your System 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 SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL. 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 con- stitute a risk of electric shock. Do not open the product’s case. This symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and maintenance instructions are included in the literature accom- panying this product. ! ! TUNING BAND TONE FM MONO BEAT CUT/ FM STEREO Headphone Jack AC Jack Battery Compartment 14-518.fm Page 3 Tuesday, October 10, 2000 11:31 AM

these sources: • standard AC power, using the supplied AC power cord • internal battery power, using eight C bat- teries (not supplied) CONNECTING AC POWER Plug the supplied AC power cord into the AC jack on the back of the system, then plug the other end into a standard AC outlet. Cautions: • Always connect the AC power cord to the system before you connect it to AC power. When you finish, disconnect the power cord from AC power before you disconnect it from the system. • Both ends of your system's power cord are designed to fit only one way. If you have difficulty connecting the power cord to the AC jack or the plug into the outlet, do not force it! Turn the power cord and try again. Connecting the power cord to the system au- tomatically disconnects the internal batteries. INSTALLING BATTERIES You can power your system with eight C bat- teries. For the best performance and longest life, we recommend RadioShack alkaline batteries. Cautions: • Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type. • Do not mix old and new batteries, differ- ent types of batteries (standard, alka- line, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities. Follow these steps to install batteries into the system. 1. Press down the tabs on the battery com- partment cover, and pull the cover to remove it. 2. Place the batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked outside the compart- ment. VOLUME FUNCTION 14-518.fm Page 4 Tuesday, October 10, 2000 11:31 AM

When your system's sound weakens or dis- torts, replace the batteries. Cautions: • Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury them. • If you do not plan to use the system with batteries for a month or more, or if you plan to use only AC power, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts. USING HEADPHONES/ EARPHONES For private listening, you can connect stereo headphones (not supplied) or an earphone with a 1/8-inch (3.5-mm) plug into the .jack. Your local RadioShack store carries a wide selection of stereo headphones and ear- phones. Note: Connecting headphones or an ear- phone automatically disconnects the built-in speaker. Listening Safely To protect your hearing, follow these guide- lines when you use headphones or ear- phones. • 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 high volume levels. Extended high-volume listening can lead to permanent hearing loss. • 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. USING THE CARRYING HANDLE For easy carrying, pull out the portable han- dle under the cassette deck. When you fin- ish, replace it. ˆ Radio Operation 1. Set FUNCTION to RADIO. 2. Slide BAND to AM or FM. Set FM MONO BEAT CUT/FM STEREO to FM STEREO for FM stereo sound or to FM MONO for monaural sound. When FM MONO BEAT CUT/FM STEREO is set to FM STEREO, the FM ST./PROG indicator lights. 3. Adjust TUNING to the desired station. Notes: • For the best FM reception, fully extend the telescoping antenna and swivel it to the position that produces the best reception. For the best AM reception, rotate the system to posi- tion the built-in AM antenna. • If FM stereo reception gets weak while FM MONO BEAT CUT/FM STE- REO is set to FM STEREO, set FM MONO BEAT CUT/FM STEREO to FM MONO. The sound is no longer in ste- reo, but reception should improve. 4. Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable level. 14-518.fm Page 5 Tuesday, October 10, 2000 11:31 AM

5. Slide TONE to HIGH to emphasize the treble sounds or to LOW to emphasize the bass sounds. 6. To turn off the radio, set FUNCTION to STD BY.TAPE. ˆ CD Player Operation LOADING AND PLAYING A CD 1. Set FUNCTION to CD. -- flashes on the display, then 00 appears. 2. Open the CD door by lifting the tab on the left of the door. Place a CD in the center with label facing up, press it down over the hub to secure it, and then close the door. -- flashes for a couple of sec- onds, then the total number of tracks appears on the display. 3. Press .to play all the tracks in order, starting with Track 1. The current track number appears on the display and the play/pause indicator (the dot to the right of the track number) lights. 4. To temporarily pause the CD, press and the play/pause indicator flashes. To resume play, press .again. 5. Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable level. Adjust TONE to HIGH to emphasize tre- ble sounds or to LOW to emphasize bass sounds. 6. The CD stops after playing the last track. To stop play sooner, press . Wait a few seconds for the CD to stop turn- ing, then open the CD door and remove the CD. USING AUTOMATIC SEARCH MUSIC SYSTEM The automatic search music system lets you quickly locate the beginning of any track on the CD, including the current track. If the CD is playing: • Press .once to return the beginning of the current track • Press .twice to return the beginning of the previous track • Press .to skip to the beginning of the next track If the CD is stopped, repeatedly press or hold down or until the display shows the desired track number, then press . The CD player starts playing the selected track. To search backward or forward within a track while the CD is playing, hold down either or . You hear the track play rapidly and at a lower volume. Release the button to resume normal play. PROGRAM REPEAT (STOP) (PLAY/ PAUSE) SKIP SKIP FM ST./ PROG Indicator 14-518.fm Page 6 Tuesday, October 10, 2000 11:31 AM

USING REPEAT PLAY The system lets you continuously repeat a single track, all tracks on a CD, or an entire programmed sequence of tracks. To continuously repeat a single track, press REPEAT once so the repeat indicator in front of the right digit of the track number flashes. To continuously repeat all tracks on the CD, press REPEAT twice so the repeat indicator in front of the track number lights. To continuously repeat an entire pro- grammed sequence, first program the tracks you want to play (see “Programming Tracks”), press then REPEAT twice, so the repeat indicator lights. To cancel repeat play during play, repeatedly press REPEAT until the indicator turns off. The CD player resumes normal play. The repeat indicator remains lit after is pressed. To cancel repeat play when the CD is stopped, press .again or REPEAT once. PROGRAMMING TRACKS You can program the system to play up to 16 tracks in any order you choose, and you can program the same track to play more than once. Storing/Playing a Programmed Sequence 1. With a CD loaded but not playing, press PROGRAM. Pr flashes on the display and the FM ST./PROG indicator flashes. 2. Repeatedly press SKIP .or SKIP until the desired track number appears. 3. To store the selected track, press PRO- GRAM. Pr flashes on the display and the FM ST./PROG indicator flashes. 4. Repeat Steps 2–3 to store up to 16 tracks. Note: If you try to store more than 16 tracks, the 17th track is not stored and Pr flashes on the display. 5. Press . to play the programmed tracks. The first programmed track num- ber appears and the play/pause indica- tor and the FM ST./PROG indicator lights. The CD begins to play starting with the first programmed track. Reviewing a Programmed Sequence To review a programmed sequence, with play stopped, press PROGRAM once (if you have stored all the tracks in the sequence). Otherwise, press PROGRAM twice. The FM ST./PROG indicator flashes and the track number of each stored track appears. Erasing a Programmed Sequence You can do any of the following to erase a programmed sequence: • Set FUNCTION to STD BY.TAPE or RADIO. • Open the CD door with play stopped. • Press with play stopped. CD AND CD PLAYER TIPS Even though a compact disc is durable, treat the CD surface with care. • Do not write on either side of the CD, particularly the non-label side. Signals are read from the non-label side. • Do not store CDs in high temperature, high-humidity locations. They might warp. • Keep CDs dry. A water drop can act as a lens and affect the laser beam’s focus. 14-518.fm Page 7 Tuesday, October 10, 2000 11:31 AM

• Always handle a CD by the edges to avoid fingerprints and always keep it in its protective case or sleeve when it is not in use. Fingerprints and scratches on the CD’s surface can prevent the laser beam from correctly reading the digital information. If the CD gets scratched, use RadioShack Scratch ‘n Fix to repair the disc. If the radio is subjected to a sudden shock or jolt during play, the CD's rotation speed might be briefly interrupted. This is not a mal- function. Cautions: • To avoid damaging the CD player, do not place anything but a CD in the CD compartment. • Remove any loaded CD from the CD compartment before moving the system to avoid damaging the CD. • Moving the radio suddenly from a cold place to a warmer one can cause mois- ture to form on the CD player's pickup lens and disrupt operation. If this hap- pens, unplug the radio, then wait about an hour before plugging it back in and playing a CD. ˆ Cassette Deck Operation LOADING AND PLAYING A TAPE 1. Slide FUNCTION to STD BY.TAPE. 2. Press .to open the cassette door. Load a cassette tape into the guides on the door with the side you want to play facing up and the exposed tape edge facing you. Close the door. 3. Press .to play the tape. Note: To temporarily pause play, press . Press .again to resume play. 4. Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable level. Adjust TONE to HIGH to increase treble sounds or to LOW to increase bass sounds. 5. The cassette deck automatically stops the tape when it reaches the end. To stop it sooner, press . To fast forward when the tape is stopped, press , or rewind by pressing . RECORDING Notes: • The system’s Automatic Level Control (ALC) automatically adjusts the record- ing level. VOLUME has no effect on recording. • Tape quality greatly affects the quality of the recording. We recommend regular length (60- or 90-minutes) cassette tapes. We do not recommend long-play cassette tapes such as C-120s because they are thin and can tangle easily. For (STOP/ EJECT) (PLAY) (REWIND) (PAUSE) (RECORD) (FAST FORWARD) 14-518.fm Page 8 Tuesday, October 10, 2000 11:31 AM

low-noise, wide-range recordings, use normal bias tape. • Before you load a cassette tape for recording, turn the cassette's hub with your finger or a pencil to move the tape past its leader. • Before recording, be sure the erase pro- tection tabs are in place on the cassette tape you are using to record. See “Pre- venting Accidental Erasure” on Page 10. • If you try to record on a tape that has had its erase protection tabs removed, you cannot press . Do not force it, as this can damage the mechanism. Recording from the CD Player 1. Set FUNCTION to CD. 2. Load the cassette you want to record on into the cassette compartment. Load a CD into the CD compartment. 3. If you want to begin recording on a dif- ferent track besides the first, press SKIP .on the CD player until the desired track number appears, then press . The cassette deck starts recording and the CD starts to play the first track or the track you selected. Notes: • To temporarily pause recording, press on the cassette deck. Press again to resume recording. • If you also want to pause the CD player, press . Press .again to resume playing the CD. • If you hold down SKIP .or .to search within a track during record- ing, the cassette deck will record the sound. 4. To stop recording before the tape reaches the end, press .on the cas- sette deck. 5. To stop the CD player before it automati- cally stops, press .on the CD player. Recording from the Radio 1. Follow Steps 1–4 in “Radio Operation” on Page 5. 2. Insert a blank cassette tape, or one you want to record over, into the cassette compartment. 3. Press .on the cassette deck. The cas- sette deck starts recording from the radio. Notes: • To temporarily pause recording, press on the cassette deck. Press again to resume recording. • To reduce a whistling sound (called an AM beat) heard during a recording from an AM broadcast, slide BEAT CUT to the position that produces the best quality recording. 4. To stop recording before the tape reaches the end, press on the cas- sette deck. TAPE TIPS Erasing a Cassette Tape To erase a previously recorded tape, simply record over it. To erase an entire side of a cassette tape, set FUNCTION to CD and do not load a CD. Then start recording and let the tape record to the end. Or, set FUNCTION to TAPE and press . To quickly erase both sides of a cassette tape, use a bulk tape eraser, available at your local RadioShack store. 14-518.fm Page 9 Tuesday, October 10, 2000 11:31 AM

Preventing Accidental Erasure Cassette tapes have two erase-protection tabs — one for each side. To protect a re- cording from being accidentally recorded over or erased, use a screwdriver to remove one or both erase-protection tabs. If you want to record on a tape’s side after you have removed the erase-protection tab, place a piece of strong plastic tape over that side’s erase-protection hole. Be sure you cover only the hole originally covered by the erase-protection tab. Note: Removing erase-protection tabs does not prevent a bulk eraser from erasing a cas- sette tape. Restoring Tape Tension and Sound 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 edge of the cassette on a flat surface. Caution: Be careful not to damage the cas- sette when tapping it. Do not touch the ex- posed tape or allow any sharp objects near the cassette. ˆ Care and Maintenance To enjoy your AM/FM/CD/Cassette Portable for a long time: • Keep the system dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. • Use and store the system only in normal temperature environments. • Handle the system gently and carefully. Do not drop it. • Keep the system away from dust and dirt. • Wipe the system with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Modifying or tampering with the system’s in- ternal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty. If your sys- tem is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance. CLEANING THE TAPE-HANDLING PARTS Dirt, dust or particles of the tape's coating can accumulate on the tape heads and other parts that the tape touches. This can greatly reduce the performance of the cassette play- er. After every 20 hours of tape player opera- tion, use a RadioShack cassette deck cleaning kit to clean the tape heads. Your local RadioShack store sells a com- plete line of cassette deck cleaning supplies. 14-518.fm Page 10 Tuesday, October 10, 2000 11:31 AM

or eight C batteries Tuning Range ..................................................................................................... AM 530 through 1710 kHz FM 88 through 108 MHz Speaker size .................................................................................................................. 31/2 inch (88.9 mm) Dimensions (HWD) ............................................................................................ 59/16 × 147/8 × 103/8 Inches (141.3 × 377.8 × 263.5 mm) Weight ............................................................................................................................................ 81.13 oz (2.3 kg) Included Accessories ........................................................................................................... AC power cord CD PLAYER Number of Programmable Tracks ............................................................................................................ 16 Frequency Response .............................................................................................. 100 Hz – 20 kHz ±1 dB Flat ................................................................................................................................................ BPFA=70 Dynamic Range ................................................................................................................................... 80 dB Signal-to-Noise .................................................................................................................................... 60 dB Distortion (measured at .12%)............................................................................................................. 0.05% Channel Separation: 1 kHz ............................................................................................................................................ 50 dB 20 kHz .......................................................................................................................................... 35 dB CASSETTE DECK Wow and Flutter: Limit ................................................................................................................................................ .3% Measured ............................................................................................................................ .09 – .19% Frequency Response, Limit: R/P ........................................................................................................ 200 Hz ±4/-3 dB, 7 kHz ±3 dB P/B ......................................................................................................... 125 Hz ±4 dB, 6.3 kHz ±6 dB Frequency Response, Measured: R/P ....................................................................................................................... –0.5/0 dB, –1/–2 dB P/B ............................................................................................................ –0.3/+0.1 dB, –1.3/–1.2 dB Recording System ........................................................................................................................... AC Bias Erase System ................................................................................................................................... Magnet Power Output ....................................................................................................................................... 1.2W Specifications are typical; individual systems might vary. Specifications are subject to change and im- provement without notice. 14-518.fm Page 11 Tuesday, October 10, 2000 11:31 AM

RadioShack Corporation Fort Worth, Texas 76102 Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman- ship under normal use for ninety (90) days 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 LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABIL- ITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RE- SPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WAR- RANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVE- NIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN AD- VISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limita- tion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, un- less otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the prop- erty of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period. This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse, accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102 We Service What We Sell 12/99 14-518.fm Page 12 Tuesday, October 10, 2000 11:31 AM