CTR-66  (140-1151)              Preparation            Faxback Doc. # 7738

CONNECTING POWER

You can power the recorder from any of three power sources:  AC power;
Internal batteries; or a 12-volt vehicle battery (with optional adapter.

AC POWER

Follow these steps to connect the recorder to AC power.

1.  Plug the small end of the supplied power cord into the recorder's AC
    120-volt jack.

2.  Plug the other end of the power cord into a standard AC outlet.

WARNING:  Do not leave the cord plugged into an AC outlet when it is not
          connected to the recorder.  This is a dangerous shock hazard.

Internal Battery Power

To use internal battery power, your recorder requires four C batteries.
We recommend alkaline batteries such as Radio Shack's Cat. No. 23-551.

1.  To remove the battery compartment cover, press down the tabs and slide
    the cover in the direction of the arrows.

2.  Insert the batteries into the battery compartment, observing polarity
    symbols (+ and -) marked inside the compartment.

3.  Replace the battery compartment cover.

NOTES:  If the recorder's sound becomes weak or distorted, replace the
        batteries with fresh ones.

        If you plan to not use the recorder for a long period of time or
        if you operate it only with AC power, remove the batteries.

        If you power the recorder using your vehicle battery or AC power,
        the internal battery power automatically disconnects.

Vehicle Battery

You can use your vehicle's 12-volt battery to power the recorder, provided
the vehicle has a 12-volt DC, negative-ground electrical system.  This
connection requires a DC adapter that provides 6V DC 300 mA output such as
Radio Shack Cat. No. 14-844D.  Using a different adapter could damage your
recorder and/or adapter.

1.  Set the adapter's voltage switch to 6V.

2.  Insert the barrel plug into the recorder's DC 6V jack.  Plug the other
    end of the adapter into the he vehicle's cigarette-lighter socket.

CAUTION:  Do not let the adapter's barrel-shaped plug contact any metal
          part of the vehicle while the adapter is plugged into the
          cigarette-lighter socket.  This can cause a short circuit that
          might damage the adapter or the vehicle's electrical system.

INSERTING A CASSETTE

Insert a cassette using these guidelines.

1.  Adjust VOLUME to its lowest setting.

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

3.  Insert a cassette into the compartment with the cassette's open edge
    facing the control buttons.  The cassette's full reel should be on the
    left.

4.  Close the cassette compartment.

CAUTION:  Tape slack in a cassette can get caught in the capstan or pinch
          roller.  To avoid this problem, keep your tapes fully wound
          using a pencil.

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