Optimus CTR-108 Owner's Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. CTR-108 AC•DC Portable Cassette Recorder A 14-1115.fm Page 1 Friday, January 8, 1999 10:31 AM ...

ble Cassette Recorder is a multi-func- tion recorder. Easy to use and reliable, it is ideal for both personal and busi- ness use. Its features include: Automatic Stop — protects the tape and tape handling parts by automati- cally stopping the tape when it reaches the end. Built-In Condenser Microphone — give ...

Using Internal Batteries.............................................................................. 4 Using AC ...

of three power sources: • Internal batteries • Standard AC power (with the sup- plied power cord) • Your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket (with an optional DC adapter) Note: Connecting an AC power cord or a DC adapter disconnects the internal batteries. Using Internal Batteries You c ...

To power the CTR-108 from standard AC power, plug the supplied power cord into the AC IN jack on the side of the CTR-108. Then plug the other end into a standard AC outlet. Cautions: • Always plug the power cord into the AC IN jack before you plug it into the AC outlet, and always unplug the power cord from the AC outlet before you unplug ...

For private listening, insert the sup- plied earphone’s 1/8-inch plug into the EAR jack. Note: Connecting the earphone auto- matically disconnects the built-in speaker. Listening Safely To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use the ear- phone. • Set the volume to the lowest set- ting before you begin listening. Aft ...

TAPE 1. Take up any slack in the tape by turning one of the cassette’s hubs with a pencil. Caution: If you do not remove the excess slack, the tape could become tangled in the record/ playback mechanism. 2. Press STOP/EJECT to open the cassette compartment door. 3. Load the cassette in the slot in the door with its open edge ...

for recording, be sure its erase- protection tabs are in place (see “Preventing Accidental Erasure” on Page 10). • The recorder’s Automatic Level Control (ALC) circuit automatically adjusts the recording level. VOL- UME has no effect on recording. Using the Built-In Microphone 1. Load a blank cas ...

has a separate, smaller plug for remote operation, insert that plug into the REM jack. Then you can use the microphone’s remote switch to stop or start recording. 3. Press RECORD to begin record- ing. Both PLAY and RECORD lock down. Note: To temporarily stop record- ing, press PAUSE. Press PAUSE again to resume recording. ...

of the recording. We recommend ex- tended-range or low noise Type 1 reg- ular length (60- or 90-minute) normal- bias cassette tapes. We do not recom- mend long-play cassette tapes such as C-120s because they are thin and can easily tangle. Erasing a Cassette Tape To record over a cassett ...