CX-R60 Voice-Activated Cassette Recorder with Integrated Speaker INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read this manual carefully before operation.
PRECAUTIONS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation and servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2. Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings: All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions: All operating and usage instructions should be followed. 5. Cleaning: Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 13. Power-Cord Protection: Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and at the point which they exit from the product. 14. Protective Attachment Plug: The product may be equipped with an attachment plug with overload protection. This is a safety feature.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 19. Object and Liquid Entry: Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or shout-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 20. Servicing: Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 21.
TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTIONS....................................................................................... 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.................................................... 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................................................ 6 FEATURES............................................................................................... 7 GETTING STARTED.................................................................................
FEATURES Voice Activated Recording System Integrated Omni-Directional Microphone High-Output Speaker LED Recording Indicator Headphone Jack for Private Listening Microphone Jack for Optional External Microphones Requires 2 x “AA” Batteries (not included) www.cobyusa.
GETTING STARTED CX-R60 at a Glance Front View 1. Integrated Microphone 8. Stop 2. Record Indicator 9. Record 3. Headphone Out 10. Play 4. Microphone In (External) 11. Cassette Compartment Door 5. Volume Dial 12. Cassette Door Window 6. Rewind 13. Integrated Speaker 7.
GETTING STARTED Rear View 1. Speed Switch LOW, NOR (Normal) 2. Pause Switch OFF, ON 3. Voice Activated System (VAS) Switch OFF, ON 4. Battery Compartment Door 5. Power In (DC 3V) LOW NOR SPEED OFF ON PAUSE 2 OFF ON VAS 4 1 3 5 www.cobyusa.
GETTING STARTED Connecting Power The CX-R60 operates on DC 3V power (2 x “AA” batteries). Loading Batteries 1. Open the Battery Compartment Door. 2. Insert 2 x “AA” batteries, taking care to match the “+” and “–” polar ends of the batteries with the markings inside the compartment. 3. Close the Battery Compartment Door. Please note that the cover is hinged; do not attempt to remove the cover. Alkaline-type batteries are recommended.
GETTING STARTED Connecting Headphones (Optional) The CX-R60 is equipped with both an integrated speaker and a headphone output jack that can be used to connect headphones or an external speaker system. The Headphone Out jack will accept headphones or speakers with a 3.5mm connector plug. If headphones or speakers are connected to the Headphone Out jack, the integrated speaker will be disabled. www.cobyusa.
OPERATION Making a Recording A cassette should be loaded in the Cassette Compartment. The side that will be recorded to should face out and be visible through the Cassette Compartment window. 1. Press and together to start recording. The Record Indicator be lit during recording. Speak into the integrated microphone located at the top of the recorder.
OPERATION Setting Voice Activated System Recording (VOX) Set the VAS switch to the OFF position to record from the microphone continuously when recording. Set the VAS switch to the ON position to record from the microphone only when sound is detected. The beginning of the recording may be clipped slightly when VAS is active. The recorder will pause automatically after 2 to 6 seconds of silence. A change in speaking volume will not cause the recorder to pause.
OPERATION Playing a Recording A cassette should be loaded in the Cassette Compartment. The side containing the recording should face out and be visible through the Cassette Compartment window. 1. Press to start playback of the cassette tape. Press Press to spool the tape forward quickly (fast forward). to resume playback. Press Press to spool the tape in reverse quickly (rewind). to resume playback. Set the PAUSE switch to the “On” position to pause playback.
SUPPORT If you have a problem with this device, please check our website at www. cobyusa.com for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and firmware updates. If these resources do not resolve the problem, please contact Technical Support. COBY Electronics Technical Support Address: 56-65 Rust St. Maspeth, NY 11378 Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM–11:00 PM EST Saturday to Sunday, 8:00 AM–11:00 PM EST Phone: 718-416-3197 or 800-681-2629 Email: techsupport@cobyusa.com Web: www.cobyusa.com www.cobyusa.
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