Optimus CTR-108 User Manual Page 1

Cat. No. 14-1115 OWNER’S MANUALPlease read before using this equipment.CTR-108AC•DC PortableCassette RecorderA14-1115.fm Page 1 Friday, January 8, 1

10TAPE TIPSRecommended TapesTape quality greatly affects the qualityof the recording. We recommend ex-tended-range or low noise Type 1 reg-ular length

11Restoring Tape Tension and Sound QualityAfter you play a cassette tape severaltimes, the tape might become tightlywound on the reels. This can cause

12MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack CTR-108 AC•DC Portable Cassette Recorder is an example ofsuperior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions wi

13CLEANING THE TAPE-HANDLING PARTSDirt, dust, or particles of the tape’scoating can accumulate on the tapeheads and other parts that the tapetouches.

14SPECIFICATIONS CASSETTE PLAYERTrack System ...2-Track MonauralTape Spe

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2FEATURES Your Optimus CTR-108 AC•DC Porta-ble Cassette Recorder is a multi-func-tion recorder. Easy to use and reliable,it is ideal for both personal

3CONTENTSPreparation... 4Connecting Power...

4PREPARATIONCONNECTING POWERYou can power the CTR-108 from anyof three power sources:• Internal batteries• Standard AC power (with the sup-plied power

5Using AC PowerTo power the CTR-108 from standardAC power, plug the supplied powercord into the AC IN jack on the side ofthe CTR-108. Then plug the ot

6USING AN EARPHONE For private listening, insert the sup-plied earphone’s 1/8-inch plug into theEAR jack.Note: Connecting the earphone auto-matically

7OPERATION LOADING A CASSETTE TAPE1. Take up any slack in the tape byturning one of the cassette’s hubswith a pencil.Caution: If you do not remove the

8RECORDINGNotes:• Before you load a cassette tapefor recording, be sure its erase-protection tabs are in place (see“Preventing Accidental Erasure”on P

9Note: If the external microphonehas a separate, smaller plug forremote operation, insert that pluginto the REM jack. Then you canuse the microphone’s