4-678.fm Page 1 Wednesday, June 2, 1999 9:29 AM Cat. No. 14-678 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment.
14-678.fm Page 2 Wednesday, June 2, 1999 9:29 AM FEATURES Your Optimus SCT-540 Dual Cassette Dubbing Deck delivers superb stereo sound through your receiver/amplifier. The automatic tape selector system, combined with Dolby B NR, gives you superior stereo recording. Its features include: 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.
14-678.fm Page 3 Wednesday, June 2, 1999 9:29 AM IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Careful attention is devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your cassette deck, and safety is a major factor in its design. However, safety is also your responsibility. This section lists important information that will help you properly use and enjoy your cassette deck. Read all the included safety and operating instructions before using your cassette deck. Follow them closely, and retain them for future reference.
14-678.fm Page 4 Wednesday, June 2, 1999 9:29 AM CONTENTS Preparation ................................................................................................................................................................... Connections ............................................................................................................................................................ Line Output Jacks ..........................................................................................
14-678.fm Page 5 Wednesday, June 2, 1999 9:29 AM PREPARATION READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING • Choose the installation location of your cassette deck carefully. Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or close to a source of heat. Also avoid locations subject to vibrations and excessive dust, heat, cold or moisture. • Do not open the cabinet as this might result in damage to the circuitry or electrical shock. If a foreign object should get into the set, contact your dealer.
14-678.fm Page 6 Wednesday, June 2, 1999 9:29 AM CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 5 3 9 7 11 L -00 -10 -5 0 +3 +6 R 14 1 13 15 2 6 4 1. POWER 2. PITCH CONTROL Volume 3. DECK 1 Cassette Lid and Holder 4. DUBBING with Indicator 10 8 HI-SPEED DUBBING with Indicator AUTO DUB with Indicator 5. DECK 2 Cassette Lid and Holder 6. REVERSE MODE Indicator 7. LEVEL METER 8. REVERSE MODE Selector 9. DECK 2 COUNTER 11. RESET — Resets DECK 2 COUNTER 12. DOLBY NR Indicator 13.
14-678.fm Page 7 Wednesday, June 2, 1999 9:29 AM OPERATION 1. To turn on the cassette deck, press POWER. 2. Gently press OPEN on the cassette door (DECK 1 DECK 2 or ) and load the cassette tape. 3. Press DOLBY NR and the indicator lights. Press DOLBY NR again to turn off this feature. 4. Press REVERSE MODE to select the desired reverse mode (Only DECK 2). The cassette deck plays or records one side of the tape and stops. The cassette deck plays or records both side of the tape and stops.
14-678.fm Page 8 Wednesday, June 2, 1999 9:29 AM AUTO DUBBING A CASSETTE TAPE Notes: • If you want to record both sides of the cassette tape when the reverse mode switch is in , be . Otherwise, if you press PLAY sure to press PLAY , only side B of the cassette tape records. • When both sides of the tape finish recording, DECK 2 automatically stops. DUBBING A CASSETTE TAPE 1. Insert a prerecorded cassette tape into DECK 1, and a blank tape for recording into DECK 2 to dub a tape on one side. 2.
14-678.fm Page 9 Wednesday, June 2, 1999 9:29 AM CARE To prevent the tape from being twisted: To enjoy your Optimus SCT-540 Dual Cassette Dubbing Deck for a long time: • Don’t pull the tape out of the upper opening of the cassette tape. • Keep the cassette deck dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. • If the tape is wound loosely inside the cassette, use the tape deck on fast forward or reverse to tighten the tape. • Use and store the cassette deck only in normal temperature environments.
14-678.fm Page 10 Wednesday, June 2, 1999 9:29 AM Environment TROUBLESHOOTING Avoid using the deck in the following conditions: If the cassette deck is not working as it should, the following suggestions might help. If you follow the suggestions in this chart and the cassette deck still does not work properly, contact your local RadioShack store for assistance. • In areas with high temperatures (near a heater, exposed to direct sunlight, for example.) • In areas with extremely low temperatures.
14-678.fm Page 11 Wednesday, June 2, 1999 9:29 AM SPECIFICATIONS DECK 1 (only for playing) Track system ........................................................................................................................... 2 Track, 2-channel Stereo Tape Speed .............................................................................................................................................. 4.8 cm/second Motor ...................................................................................
14-678.fm Page 12 Wednesday, June 2, 1999 9:29 AM 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.