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ISears OWNERS MANUAL MODEL NO. 560.21170250 SEARS MINI KNOW YOUR UNIT. Read this booklet so you will be able to enjoy the features player. in your Stereo Cassette all tape Player/Recorder with AM/FM/FM Stereo Radio Sears, Roebuck and Co., Sears Tower, Chicago, IL. 60684 U.S.A. OPERATING Q,® INSTRUCTIONS ® ®® ®@®®@@ @ .@ @ Figure 1 CONTROLS See Figure 1. 1. CONDENSER MICROPHONE- 2. HEADPHONES JACK - Accepts stereo headphones for private listening. 3. PAUSE BUTTON - Temporarily 4. FF (Cue) BUTTON 5. REWIND 6. PLAY BUTTON - Places the recorder in the record mode. 8. STOP/EJ ECT BUTTON 10. TONE - Rewinds the tape at a fast speed. - Places the recorder in the playback mode. BUTTON 9. TAPE (RADIO stops the tape motion. - Advances the tape at a fast speed. (Rev) BUTTON 7. RECORD Built in microphone for the right channel. - Stops the tape and opens the cassette door. OFF)-RADIO (LOW/HIGH) SWITCH - Selects the tape or Radio operation. SWITCH - Adjusts tonal balance. 11. MONO/STEREO SWITCH 12. AM/FM - Selects AM or FM mode. SWITCH - Selects mono or Stereo mode. 13. TELESCOPIC ANTENNA 14. CONDENSER MICROPHONE J. TUNING -- Picks up FM Signals. - Built in microphone for the left channel. KNOB - Tunes in desired AM or FM station. 16. VOLUME CONTROL - Adjusts sound level for the right channel. 17. VOLUME CONTROL - Adjusts sound level for the left channel. 18. FM STEREO 19. BATTERY INDICATOR INDICATOR - Indicates a FM stereo program is being recevied. - Indicates the battery condition. 20. DC 6V JACK - Accepts DC 6V adaptor. 21. MIC JACK - Accepts external microphone for the right channel. 22. MIC JACK - Accepts external microphone for the left channel. 2 PREPARATION FOR USE \ INSERTING THE BATTERIES , Slide TAPE(RADIO OFF) to the TAPE(RADIO the battery OFF) compartment notched area of direction of the arrow. See Figure , the "AA" teries (not included) ment switch(_) position, and open lid by pushing lid and sliding size (1.5-volt) sure they in the in the into the are inserted as illustrated alkaline place in the in the battery the ribbon bat- compartment as well as in Fig. 3. When batteries, it :igure 2 four direction RADIO 2. Insert making - proper conpart- installing the straight on the bot- tom of the compartment, then place the batteries over it with the end of the ribbon coming out over the batteries. This enables you to remove the batteries by just pulling the end of the ribbon IMPORTANT: out. Figure 3 Improper battery installation may damage the set. 3. Close the battery compartment ing it in the reversed direction lid by placing of the arrow it over the compartment until the catch and slid- snaps in its locked postio n . 4. To check if the batteries are fresh and installed properly, follow the steps below: a. Press the PLAY button (_The BATTERY indicator 1_ should light. b. Press the STOP/EJECT button (_) after the above check is completed. ATTACHING STRAP ATTACHING SHOULDER STRAPTO THE PLAYER ! I SeeFigure4. \ \ ! \ Figure 4 - 4 - OPERATING ON HOUSEHOLD CURRENT Your unit may be operated from any 120-volt 60 hertz wall outlet with (optional accessory). Plug the cord from the adaptor into the "DC the left side of the unit. Insert the adaptor plug into the wall outlet. NOTE: 1. If you are to use a universal positive center pin output. AC adaptor, The batteries 6V" an AC adapt_ jack be sure to set it for 6-volt are automatically (_ on DC and disconnected whenever the AC adaptor cord is plugged into the DC 6V jack (_.Be sure to remove the AC adaptor cord from the jack when you operate the unit on the battery 2. The AC adaptor power, must be capable to supply 200 mA or more at 6 volts. OPERATING ON AUTOMOBILE BATTERY (12V) Your unit can also be operated on an auto battery by using an auto battery adaptor (optional accessory). Plug the one end of the auto battery adaptor into the "DC 6V" jack _) on the player and the other end into the auto cigarette lighter socket. IMPORTANT: Be sure to use an auto battery adaptor which has a positive center pin and converts 12 volts to 6 volts. 5 OPERATION OPERATING 1. , FM STEREO RADIO Connect the stereo headphone supplied to HEADPHONES Install the batteries, or connect an AC power adaptor JACK as described (_). previously. 3. Set the TAPE (RADIO OFF)-RADIO switch (_) to the RADIO position, the AM/FM switch to the FM position. 4. Rotate TUNING 5. Raise and extend the TELESCOPIC ANTENNA where it gives you the clearest reception. = , 8. knob (_) for a desired station. (_) and swivel it to a position Set the MONO/STEREO switch (_ to the STEREO position. The FM STEREO indicator (_ will light when a stereo broadcast is tuned in. If stereo reception is poor, set MONO/STEREO switch (_ to the MONO position. This reduces noise, however, the program will be heard in monaural. Adjust the Left _ and Right F-_I(_VOLUME Controls. Set the TONE Switch I_F-_ to the LOW or HIGH position for your desired sound volume, stereo effect and tonal balance. You may also enjoy the monaural sound from monitor speaker by disconnecting the stereo headphones. The monitor speaker will be automatically are connected to the PHONES jack (_). 10. and set disconnected whenever the headphones To turn off the radio, set the TAPE(RADIO TAPE(RADIO OFF) position. 6 OFF) - RADIO switch (_) to the OPERATING AM RADIO Set the TAPE . set AM/FM (RADIO switch OFF) (_) -- RADIO to the AM switch (_)tothe 3. Adjust the Left (_ 4. Set the TONE balance. , and Right (_) switch (_ position anda, position. Tune in a desired station with the TUNING , RADIO KNOB (_). VOLUME controls. to the LOW or HIGH To turn off the radio, set the TAPE (RADIO TAPE (RADIO OFF) position. position for your desired tonal OFF) - RADIO switch (_ to the INSERTING THE CASSETTE Press the STOP/EJECT 1. will button not open at the first press when (_) button is in its depressed open the lid. . Insert full (_) to open the cassette compartment any of the PLAY(_, position. a cassette tape in the compartment reel to the right REW/rev Press the STOP/EJECT lid. The lid (_) or FF/cue button (_) again to with and the side to be played is UP. See Figure(_ . 4. Close the lid by pushing the top edge of the lid. To remove ton (_. cassette, press STOP/EJECT Press the button as stated in the Step twice 1 above. but- when required Figure 5 PLAYING PRERECORDED TAPE Insert a prerecorded tape cassette as stated on the preceding 2. Connect the stereo headphones 3. Press the PLAY button 4. Adjust the Left choose. (_ Set the TONE . supplied to PHONES jack (_ page. for stereo playback. (_). and Right switch (_ (_ VOLUME to the HIGH or LOW controls for the listening level you position as prefered. To skip a short section of the tape, push down the FF/cue 4_ or REW/rev (_ button with the PLAY button _) locked in its down positon. The tape will quickly advance. player As your finger resumes playback is removed immediately. from the FF/cue or REW/rev To skip a longer section button, of the tape, push down the STOP/EJECT button (_ first to stop the tape, push the FF/cue REW/rev _ button, then push the PLAY button (_ to resume the playback ation. . If you want bu_on (_ to play back the same section without pushing down repeatedly, the STOP/EJECT push down button (_. the the (_ or oper- REW/rev The tape will be rapidly rewound with chattering sound, and as you take your finger off the button, it will start the playback immediately. To rewind the tape to its beginning, push down button (_) the STOP/EJECT . Press down button _) the STOP/EJECT first, then button its beginning. 7. To end the playback, press the STOP/EJECT button push (_) when (_). down the you rewound REW/rev tape to AUTO STOPSYSTEM Your set is equipped during playing system will button(s) with a mechanical and recording. function will be AUTOMATIC system which operax Once the tape has run to its end the AUTOMATIC and disengage the mechanism, returned STOP to the original and the position(s). operations, however, you must press the STOP ism at the end of the tape. button RECORD and/or On fast forward (_ to disengage STOP PLAY and rewind the mechan- RECORDING WITH THE BUILT-IN MICROPHONES One-touch recording system To place the recorder in the record mode you are required only to press the RECORD botton (_). Pressing the RECORD button _ alone will automatically press the PLAY button . (_) simultaneously. Insert the cassette into its comparment with full reel to the right and exposed button are now recording. tape facing upward. . Depress the matic Level controls RECORD Control (_) (_ while (ALC), (_).You therefore, there is no need to adjust To stop the recording temporarily press the PAUSE ing, press the PAUSE button again. . To playback (_) which has just been made (_) will of the tape is reached. (rev) button the VOLUME _). press the REWIND release automatically (rev) button The playback To restart record- will (re" as the REWII_ _) when the desired start automatically as (_) is released. the tape to its beginning then push down the REWIND ton (_) again to stop the tape. . button button (_) is pressed. Release the REWIND section the REWIND To rewind recording . The RECORD (rev) button playback the set has an Auto- recording. . button Your push down (rev) button 5_. the STOP/EJECT Push down To end the recording completely, depress the STOP/EJECT button of the tape is reached while recording the recorder will automatically - 9 - button the STOP/EJECT (_)first, but- _). If the end shut off. RECORDING WITH THE EXTERNAL MICROPHONES For stereophonic recording connect a pair of external microphones accessory) to the L (_ and R __ MIC Jacks. The built-in disconnected when the external mics are connected. 2. Follow the steps under the RECORDING (optional mics are automatically WITH THE BUl LT-IN MICROPHON ES. RECORDING FROM THE RADIO 1. Set AM/FM switch 2. Set TAPE 3. Turn 4. Press the STOP/EJECT button (_ to open the cassette compartment blank cassette tape. Close the cassette compartment lid. 5. Depress the RECORD (RADIO the TUNING tape. Your (_ OFF) - knob _) RADIO button If you switch hear to the RADIO the AM You are now recording Level CoQtrol controls (_ and (_ (ALC), while position. or beat press the PAUSE tone while (MONO) the radio program therefore, button recording, or B.C.2 lid and insert a on the there is no need recording. radio, the MONO/STEREO in either one of the B.C.I the whistling . whisting switch (_ (_. To stop the recording temporarily, ing, re-press the button. While recording from beat cut switch. or FM position. for a desired station. set has an Automatic to adjust the VOLUME 6. to either the AM (_). To restart record- switch (_ place the (STEREO) converts to a MONO/STEREO position to eliminate or beat tone. To end the recording completely, depress the STOP/EJECT button (_. If the end of the tape is reached while recording, the recorder will automatically shut off. 10 - TAPE ERASE All previous recordings are automatically erased as new material is recorded. TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL ERASING To prevent accidental recording or erasing and to preserve previous recordings, on the back of the cassette. remove Once a tab has been removed you won't depress facing the RECORD upward to prevent then accidental button Tab No. (_ the two tabs be able to . If Side "A" I must be broken is off erasure. See Figure 6. If the opposite surface (Side B) is facing upward, Tab No. 2 must be broken off. Once a tab was previously broken record by temporarily off, you placing may still cellophane erase or tape over the tab opening. Atl precorded tabs already tapes are sold with t t TAB TAB NO. 2 NO. 1 Fibre6 these protective broken off. 11 CLEANING be the most cleaning, common observance cause of tape of these few recorder simple operation rules will failure guarantee is lack of proper longer playing life for your recorder. 1. CAUTION: outlet 2. Unplug before Press down the recorder from AC cleaning. the PLAY button record/playback and outward, it easier to clean them. making erasing (_) so that heads the RECORD/PLAYBACK HEAD CAPSTAN project See Figure 7. 3. Wipe the gently record/playback with a soft cloth and erasing moistened heads with rub- bing alcohol. 4. Do not forget to also wipe the pressure roller and capstan. ERASE HEAD PRESSURE ROLLER Figure 7 CAUTION 4(* If you notice that ed, or the batteries "K" the sound has become weak or distorted, BATTERY are weak. not place magnetic iron, your when storing your sunlight water, dim, this is an indication immediately it will be in direct or source of heat. Also, over a prolonged 12 that your with new ones. set or when not planning set in a.40os t on where steel materials, unit in the direct has become Be sure to replace them Remove the batteries for a month or more. Do indicator playing speed has slow- period of time. to use your set contact avoid with a leaving your IF UNIT FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY Carefully re-read the instructions to be sure the player/recorder is being opera_ properly. Check the following before you take your cassette player/recorder SYMPTOMS to a Sears Store. CAUSE The cassette tape does not sit in its place. The tape is being inserted in reversed direction. The PLAY The tape is at its end. button in the down does not lock position. The RECORD button can not be (The Automatic-Stop is functioning.) No tape is inserted in the compartment. pressed down. A tape with the safety tabs removed is inserted. The PLAY button is in its down position. The tape does not run. The batteries are not installed properly. The batteries are weak. The AC adaptor is not inserted correctly. The tape does not run on battery. The AC adaptor is inserted in the DC 6V jack on the recorder. The tape runs but no sound. The VOLUME controls are at their minimum positions. The tape sound is weak or distorted. Dirty Play head. The batteries are weak. No radio sound. The TAPE (RADIO OFF)-RADIO in TAPE (RADIO OFF) position. switch i If you find your set is not working take it to your nearest Sears Store. properly after checking Do not attempt - 13 - the above items, please to repair it by yourself. -- MEMO-- - 14 Warranty f FULL 90-DAY WARRANTY ON PORTABLE CASSETTEPLAYER/RECORDER For 90 Portable days from the date of Cassette Player/Recorder, purchase, Sears will repair the free of charge, if it fails to work properly. TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE, SIMPLY RETURN THE PORTABLE CASSETTE PLAYER/RECORDER TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. Bept. 698/731A, Sears Tower, Chicago, I L60684 J For Service: (or if accidental recorder If you need service after damage should the 90-day occur), take warranty your tape period player/ to the nearest Sears store or Catalog Sales office. 'Sold by Sears, Roebuck and Co., Chicago, I L 60684 Printed in Japan June '82