SCR-58 Portable AM/FM Stereo Auto-Stop Single Cassette Recorder
(140-0725)                   Operation                Faxback Doc. # 39071

All function controls are located on the top of the recorder.

Using The Radio

NOTE:  To prevent hearing discomfort, adjust VOLUME to its lowest setting
       before you turn on the radio.

1.  Set FUNCTION to RADIO.

2.  Set AM/FM/FM STEREO to the desired band.

    NOTES:  To improve reception for weak FM stations, set AM/FM/FM STEREO
            to FM.  To return to stereo sound, set AM/FM/FM STEREO to FM
            STEREO.  FM STEREO lights when you tune to an FM station in
            stereo.

            For best FM reception, fully extend the telescoping antenna.

            The AM antenna is built in.  Move the SCR-58 to improve the AM
            reception.

3.  Slide VOLUME as necessary.

4.  Slide TUNING to your desired station.

5.  Set TONE for your desired sound.

Using The Cassette Deck

You can use your cassette deck for playing prerecorded tapes, making live
recordings, or recording from the radio.

Playing a Cassette Tape

NOTE:  To prevent hearing discomfort, set the volume control to its lowest
       setting before you play a cassette tape.

1.  Take up any slack in the cassette tape by turning the hub with a pencil.
    If you do not remove excess slack, the tape might get tangled in the
    record/playback mechanism.  Avoid touching the tape.

2.  Press STOP/EJECT to open the cassette compartment door.

3.  Insert a cassette tape with the side you want to play facing you, the
    exposed tape edge up, and the full reel to the right.

4.  Close the cassette compartment door.

5.  Set FUNCTION to TAPE.

6.  Press PLAY.

7.  Set VOLUME as necessary.

8.  Set TONE for your desired sound.

9.  To stop play, press STOP/EJECT.  To remove the tape, press STOP/EJECT
    again to open the cassette compartment.

NOTES:  To fast forward or rewind the cassette tape, press FAST-F or REWIND.
        The cassette deck fast forwards or rewinds the tape until it reaches
        the end, but you must press STOP/EJECT to disengage th tape mech-
        anism.

        In play mode, the tape mechanism automatically disengages at the end
        of the cassette tape and all buttons release.

Recording a Cassette Tape

You can record from the radio or use the built-in microphone to make a live
recording. The built-in microphone is located under the right speaker cover,
at the upper right corner of the speaker.

NOTES:  Tape quality greatly affects the quality of the recording.  We
        recommend Supertape Extended-Range or Low-Noise Type 1 tape.

        An automatic Level Control (ACL) circuit automatically adjusts the
        volume of the recording.

        Before recording, be sure the cassette tape's erase-protection tabs
        are in place.  See "Preventing Accidental Erasure", on Faxback Doc.
        # 39072.

        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.

        Recording automatically stops when the tape reaches its end.  To
        record on the other side, turn over the tape.

Making Live Recordings

You can make live recordings using the built-in microphone.

1.  Load a cassette tape.

2.  Set FUNCTION to TAPE.

3.  Press RECORD.  Both RECORD and PLAY lock down.

CAUTION:  Do not force down RECORD.  If RECORD does not easily press down,
          be sure the cassette tape's erase protection tabs are in place.
          See "Preventing Accidental Erasure", on Faxback Doc. # 39072.

NOTE:  To temporarily stop recording, press PAUSE.  Press PAUSE again to
       resume recording.

4.  To stop recording, press STOP/EJECT.

NOTE:  In record mode, the tape mechanism automatically disengages at the
       end of the cassette tape and all buttons release.

Recording From Radio

1.  Load a cassette tape.

2.  Set FUNCTION to RADIO.

3.  Tune to the desired radio station.

4.  For optimal sound quality, first press PAUSE, then press RECORD.  Press
    PAUSE again to begin recording.  Or you can simply press RECORD.  In
    either case, both PLAY and RECORD lock down.

    NOTE:  To temporarily stop recording, press PAUSE. Press PAUSE again to
           resume recording.

5.  To stop recording, press STOP/EJECT.

Recording AM Broadcasts

Sometimes taped AM broadcasts produce a whistling sound that you can hear
while recording or playing the tape.  Set BEAT CUT on the back of the re-
corder to the position that produces the best quality recording.

Using Headphones

To listen in privacy, turn VOLUME to its lowest setting and plug headphones,
which have a 1/8-inch plug, into the PHONES jack.  Then adjust VOLUME to a
comfortable listening level.  Your local Radio Shack store has a complete
line of headphones from which to choose.

Listening Safely

To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use headphones.

  Do not listen at extremely high-volume levels.  Extended high-volume
  listening can lead to permanent hearing loss.

  Set the volume to its lowest level before you begin listening.  After you
  put on the headphones, adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level.

  Do not increase the volume once you have established a comfortable listen-
  ing level.  Over time, your ears adapt to the volume level, so a volume
  level that does not cause discomfort might still damage your hearing.

Traffic Safety

Do not wear headphones while operating a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle.
This can cause a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas.

Even though some headphones are designed to let you hear outside sounds when
listening at normal volume levels, they still present a traffic hazard.


(EB 4/22/97)

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