Auto-Stop AM/FM Stereo Cass Recorder
(140-0732)                 Operation                  Faxback Doc. # 44473

Using The Radio

1.  Slide TAPE/RADIO to RADIO.

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

NOTES:  Set AM/FM/FM STEREO to FM STEREO for stereo sound.  The FM STEREO
        indicator lights when you receive an FM station in stereo.

        To improve reception for weak FM stations, set AM/FM/FM STEREO to
        FM.  The sound is monaural, but reception should improve.

        For the best FM reception, fully extend the telescoping antenna.

        The AM antenna is built in.  Move the SCR -65 to improve AM recep-
        tion.

3.  Adjust TUNING to the desired station.

4.  Slide VOLUME to a comfortable listening level.

5.  Set TONE LOW/HIGH to LOW for a lower-pitched sound and to HIGH for a
    more shrill sound.

6.  Slide TAPE/RADIO to TAPE to turn off the radio.

Using The Cassette Deck

You can use your cassette deck to play prerecorded tapes, record from the
radio, or make live recordings.

Loading a Cassette Tape

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

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

3.  Load the cassette with its open edge facing up, its full reel to the
    right, and the side you want to play facing out.

4.  Gently close the compartment door.

Playing a Cassette Tape

1.  Slide TAPE/RADIO to TAPE.

2.  Press PLAY.

3.  Slide VOLUME to a comfortable listening level.

4.  Set TONE LOW/HIGH to LOW or HIGH for the desired sound.

5.  Press STOP/EJECT to stop playback; before it automatically stops at the
    end of that side.  Press STOP/EJECT again to OPEN the cassette compart-
    ment and remove the cassette tape.

NOTES:  Press PAUSE to temporarily stop playback.  Press PAUSE again to
        resume playback.

        Press FAST-F << to fast-forward the tape, or REWIND >> to rewind it
        to the desired location.

Recording a Cassette Tape

You can record from the radio, or use the bulletin microphone to make a
live recording.

NOTES: The SCR-65's Automatic Level Control (ALC) automatically adjusts the
       recording volume.  VOLUME MIN/MAX has no effect on recording.

       Before you load a cassette tape for recording, be sure its erase-
       protection tabs are in place.  If you force down RECORD when that
       side's erase-protection tab is missing, you can damage the RECORD
       mechanism.  See "Preventing Accidental Erasure".

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

Recording from the Radio

1.  Load a blank cassette tape (or one you want to record over) into the
    cassette compartment.

2.  Set TAPE/RADIO to RADIO.

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

4.  Adjust TUNING to the station you want to record.

5.  Press RECORD to begin recording.  Both PLAY and RECORD lock down.

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

6.  Press STOP/EJECT to stop recording.

NOTE: Sometimes taped AM broadcasts produce a whistling sound that you can
      hear while playing a recording. This is called a "beat." Set BEAT CUT
      on the back of the recorder to the position that produces the best
      quality recording.

Making Live Recordings

Follow these steps to make live recordings using the built-in microphone.

1.  Load a blank cassette tape (or one you want to record over) into the
    cassette compartment.

2.  Set TAPE/RADIO to TAPE.

3.  Press RECORD to begin recording.  Both PLAY and RECORD lock down.

4.  Speak into the built-in microphone, or place it near the sound source.

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

5.  Press STOP/EJECT to stop recording before it automatically stops.

Connecting Headphones

For private listening, you can connect a pair of headphones (not supplied)
with a 1/8" plug.  Your local Radio Shack store carries a wide selection of
headphones.

Insert the headphones' 1/8" plug into the headphones jack.

NOTE: Connecting headphones automatically disconnects the built-in speaker.

Listening Safely

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

  Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening.  After
  you begin listening, adjust the volume to a comfortable level.

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

  Once you set the volume, do not increase it.  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 create a traffic hazard and can be illegal in some areas.

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


(br/EB 9/24/97)