Stereo Tape Recorder
(140-1239) Preparation Faxback Doc. # 44891

Connecting To Power

You can power your cassette recorder from:

Internal batteries

AC power (using an AC adapter)

Your vehicle's cigarette-lighter socket (using a DC adapter)

Using Battery Power

To power the cassette recorder from internal batteries, you need two AA
batteries. For the best performance and longest life, we recommend
alkaline batteries, such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-557.

You can also use rechargeable nickel-cadmium batteries (Cat. No. 23- 125).
These batteries and a battery charger (Cat. No. 23-133) are available at
your local RadioShack store.

CAUTIONS:

Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended
type.

Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries
(standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries
of different capacities.

Follow these steps to install batteries

1. Open the battery compartment cover by pressing down and sliding it
in the direction of the arrow on the cover, then lifting open the
cover.

CAUTION: The cover is hinged. Do not try to remove it.

2. Put the batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity
symbols (+ and -) marked outside the compartment.

3. Close the cover.

When you turn on the radio or play a tape, one of the three indicators
lights up to show the amount of power remaining in the batteries.

Remaining Power High -> Low

BATTERY Indicators Green -> F (full) Orange -> M (medium) Red L (low)

When the red BATTERY indicator lights during operation, replace both
batteries.

CAUTION: Always dispose of old batteries promptly and properly.

IMPORTANT: This product is capable of using rechargeable nickel-cadmium
batteries. At the end of the batteries' useful life, they must
be recycled or disposed of properly. Contact your local,
county, or state hazardous waste management authorities for
information on recycling or disposal programs in your area.
Some options that might be available are: municipal curbside
collection, drop-off boxes at retailers, such as your local
RadioShack store, recycling collection centers, and mail-back
programs.

Using AC Power

To power the cassette recorder from a standard AC outlet, you need an
AC adapter such as Cat. No. 273-1654.

CAUTIONS:

You must use an AC adapter that supplies 3 volts DC power and delivers
at least 200 milliamps. Its center tip must be set to negative, and
its barrel plug must properly fit the cassette recorder's DC3V jack.
The recommended adapter meets these requirements. Using an adapter
that does not meet these requirements could damage the cassette
recorder or the adapter.

Be sure you connect the adapter to the cassette recorder before you
plug it into the AC outlet and that you unplug the adapter from the AC
outlet before you unplug it from the cassette recorder, to prevent
damage to the cassette recorder or the adapter.

Follow these steps to connect the cassette recorder to AC power.

1. Set the adapter's voltage switch to 3V.

2. Insert the adapter's 3.4 mm outer diameter/1.3 mm inner diameter
barrel plug into the adapter's cord, with the tip set to negative.

3. Insert the plug into the cassette recorder's DC3V jack.

4. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.

Note: Connecting the AC adapter automatically disconnects internal
batteries.

Using Vehicle Battery Power

To power the recorder from your vehicle's battery, you need a DC adapter,
such as Cat. No. 270-1560.

CAUTIONS:

You must Use a DC adapter that supplies 3 volts DC power and delivers
at least 200 milliamps, its center tip must be set to negative, and its
barrel plug must properly fit the recorder's DC3V jack. The recommended
adapter meets these requirements. Using an adapter that does not meet
these requirements could damage the recorder.

Be sure you plug the adapter into the cassette recorder before you plug
it into the cigarette-lighter socket, and that you unplug the adapter
from the cigarette-lighter socket before you unplug it from the cassette
recorder, to prevent damage to the cassette recorder or the adapter.

Follow these steps to power the cassette recorder from your vehicle's
battery.

1. Set the adapter's voltage switch to 3V.

2. Insert the adapter's 3.4 mm outer diameter/1.3 mm inner diameter
barrel plug into the adapter's cord, with the tip set to negative.

3. Insert the plug into the cassette recorder's DC 3V jack.

4. Plug the other end of the adapter into the vehicle's cigarette-
lighter socket.

Connecting Headphones Or Speakers

To listen in stereo, you need a pair of headphones or amplified speakers
with a 1/8-inch plug. Your local RadioShack store carries a full line of
headphones and speakers. Insert the headphones or speakers plug into the
cassette recorders microphone jack.

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 discom-
fort 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 are designed to let you hear some outside
sounds when listening at normal volume levels, they still can present a
traffic hazard.

Using The Belt Clip

The belt clip gives you hands-free carrying convenience. Attach the clip
to the cassette recorder with the supplied screw and turn the screw in the
direction of the LOCK arrow. To take off the clip, turn the screw in the
direction of the RELEASE arrow.

(br/SM 10/27/97)