RCA Cassette Player SCT 560 User Guide

owner’s manual  
SCT-560  
HIGH-SPEED DUBBING STEREO CASSETTE DECK  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Careful attention is devoted to quality standards in the manufacture of your cassette deck, and safety is a  
major factor in its design. However, safety is also your responsibility.  
The SCT-560 is made and tested to meet  
exacting safety standards. It meets both  
UL and FCC requirements  
This section lists important information that will help you properly use and enjoy your cassette deck and  
accessories. Read all the included safety and operating instructions before using your cassette deck, follow  
them closely, and retain them for future reference.  
Heed Warnings — Follow all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions.  
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not  
expose this system to rain or moisture.  
Cleaning — Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use only a damp cloth for cleaning.  
Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.  
Attachments — Do not use attachments/accessories not recommended by the product manufacturer, as  
they might create a hazard.  
Water and Moisture — Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bathtub, washbowl,  
kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool).  
CAUTION  
Accessories — Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The  
product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only  
with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product.  
Follow the manufacturers instructions for mounting, and use a recommended mounting accessory.  
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.  
DO NOT OPEN.  
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF  
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE  
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-  
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER  
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.  
Carts — Move the product on a cart carefully. Quick stops, excessive force, and  
uneven surfaces may cause the product/cart to overturn.  
Ventilation — Slots and openings in the cabinet provide ventilation, ensure  
reliable operation, and protect from overheating. Do not block or cover these  
openings, and do not place the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar  
surface. Do not place the product in a built-in bookcase or rack unless it provides  
proper ventilation as specified by the manufacturer.  
Power Sources — Operate this product using only the power source indicated on its marking label. If  
you are not sure of your homes power type, consult your product dealer or local power company.  
Polarization — This product is equipped with a polarized AC line plug (a plug having one blade wider  
than the other). This plug will fit in the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you cannot  
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still doesnt fit, contact your  
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug. If you  
need an extension, use a polarized cord.  
This sym bol is intended to  
alert you to the presence of  
u n in s u la te d  
d a n g e ro u s  
Power-Cord Protection Route power-supply cords so they are not likely to be walked on or pinched  
by items placed on or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles,  
and the point where they exit from the product.  
voltage within the system s  
enclosure that m ight be of  
s u fficie n t m a g n itu d e to  
constitute a risk of electric  
s h o ck. Do n o t o p e n th e  
system s case.  
Lightning — For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended  
and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable  
system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.  
Overloading — Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles, as this  
can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.  
Objects and Liquids — Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings, as they may  
touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill  
liquid of any kind on the product.  
This sym bol is intended to  
inform you that im portant  
operating and m aintenance  
instructions are included in  
the literature accom panying  
this system .  
Servicing — Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose  
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.  
Damage Requiring Service — Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified  
service personnel under the following conditions:  
When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.  
If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product.  
If the product has been exposed to rain or water.  
This equipment complies with the limits for a Class B digital  
device as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits  
provide reasonable protection against radio and TV  
interference in a residential area. However, your equipment  
might cause TV or radio interference even when it is  
operating properly. To eliminate interference, you can try  
one or more of the following corrective measures:  
If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those  
controls that are covered by the operating instructions, as an improper adjustment of other controls  
may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the  
product to normal operation.  
If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way.  
When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Replacement Parts — When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses  
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or having the same characteristics as the original part.  
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.  
Increase the distance between the equipment and  
the radio or TV.  
Use outlets on different electrical circuits for the  
equipment and the radio or TV.  
Safety Check — Upon completion of service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to  
perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.  
Consult your local Radio Shack store or an experienced  
radio/TV technician if the problem still exists.You must use  
shielded interface cables with this equipment.  
Wall or Ceiling Mount — The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by  
the manufacturer.  
Heat — The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or  
other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.  
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CONTENTS  
Connections ............................................................................................................................. 5  
Connecting to Your Receiver/Amplifier ....................................................................................................... 5  
Connecting the Remote Control Cable ........................................................................................................ 5  
Connecting the CD-Deck Synchro Control Cable........................................................................................ 5  
Connecting Power ....................................................................................................................................... 5  
Basic Operation ........................................................................................................................ 6  
Loading and Playing a Cassette Tape.......................................................................................................... 6  
Loading a Cassette Tape ........................................................................................................................ 6  
Playing a Cassette Tape ......................................................................................................................... 6  
Dolby Noise Reduction (NR) ....................................................................................................................... 7  
Setting DOLBY NR for Playback ............................................................................................................ 7  
Setting DOLBY NR for Recording........................................................................................................... 7  
Recording with the Dolby HX Pro System .............................................................................................. 7  
Special Features ....................................................................................................................... 8  
Fast-Forward/Rewind ................................................................................................................................. 8  
Pause ........................................................................................................................................................... 8  
Blank Skip .................................................................................................................................................. 8  
Tape Counter .............................................................................................................................................. 8  
Automatic Search Music System ................................................................................................................. 8  
Using Relay Play ......................................................................................................................................... 9  
Playback Sequence................................................................................................................................. 9  
Rewind Auto Play........................................................................................................................................ 9  
Demo Mode ................................................................................................................................................. 9  
Recording and Dubbing ............................................................................................................................ 10  
Recording from Line-In Sources ........................................................................................................... 10  
Recording Blank Spaces Between Selections ........................................................................................ 11  
Copying a Cassette Tape (Dubbing) .................................................................................................... 11  
CD-Deck Synchro Recording ................................................................................................................ 12  
Tape Hints .............................................................................................................................. 13  
Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality .............................................................................................. 13  
Erasing a Cassette Tape ............................................................................................................................ 13  
Erase-Protection Tabs ............................................................................................................................... 13  
Care and Maintenance ........................................................................................................... 14  
Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts ............................................................................................................ 14  
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................... 15  
Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 17  
Index to Features by Control Name ....................................................................................... 18  
Notes ...................................................................................................................................... 19  
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CONNECTIONS  
TAPE/ DCC  
REC  
PLAY  
TAPE  
2
INPUT  
CD  
__  
L
VCR/  
LD  
PHONO  
PLAY  
REC  
LINE  
OUTPUT  
PLAY  
L
R
L
L
INPUT  
REC  
CONTROL  
CONTROL  
L
R
OUT  
CD¥DECK  
SYNCHRO  
IN  
R
R
R
OUT  
L
L
R
R
L
R
R
L
Receiver/Amplifier  
SCT-560  
LINE OUT  
CD• DECK  
SYNCHRO  
CONTROL  
L
R
IN  
OUT  
CD Player  
CONNECTING TO YOUR RECEIVER/AMPLIFIER  
1. Using one of the supplied audio cables, connect the  
cassette decks L and R LINE OUTPUT jacks to the  
receiver/amplifiers left and right tape input jacks.  
CONNECTING THE CD-DECK SYNCHRO  
CONTROL CABLE  
If you have a CD player that has a CD-DECK SYNCHRO  
control jack, connect the jack to your cassette decks CD-  
DECK SYNCHRO control jack using the supplied CD-  
deck synchro control cable. This connection lets you  
easily make CD-to-cassette deck recordings. See “CD-Deck  
Synchro Recording” on Page 12.  
2. Using the other audio cable, connect the cassette decks  
LINE INPUT jacks to the receiver/amplifiers tape  
output jacks.  
Note: If you are not sure which receiver/amplifier jacks to  
use, refer to your receiver/amplifiers owners manual.  
CONNECTING POWER  
Carefully check all connections. Then plug the AC power  
cord into a standard AC outlet. The power cords plug is  
polarized and fits only one way. The cassette deck  
automatically turns on.  
CONNECTING THE REMOTE CONTROL CABLE  
If you have an RCA receiver/amplifier that has a remote  
control jack (labeled CONTROL IN/OUT), you can use the  
receiver/amplifiers remote control to operate the cassette  
deck.  
Warning: To prevent electric shock, do not plug the  
power cord into an extension cord or other receptacle  
unless you can fully and easily insert the plugs blades.  
Connect the receiver/amplifiers CONTROL OUT jack to  
the cassette decks CONTROL IN jack using the supplied  
remote control cable.  
If you have another RCA audio component that has a  
remote control jack, connect the cassette decks  
CONTROL OUT jack to the components CONTROL IN  
jack. This relays the remote control signal from the  
receiver/amplifier to the other component.  
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BASIC OPERATION  
LOADING AND PLAYING A CASSETTE TAPE  
Loading a Cassette Tape  
1. Use your finger or a pencil to turn the  
cassetteshub and take up any tape slack.  
Note: Avoid touching the tape. Fingerprints attract dirt.  
8. Press STOP (7) to stop playback.  
9. Press EJECT (0) to open the cassette door  
and remove the cassette.  
10. To turn off the cassette deck, press POWER.  
Only the STAND BY indicator lights.  
2. Press the appropriate EJECT (0) button  
(Deck1 or Deck 2) to open the cassette  
compartment door.  
3. Load the cassette with its open edge down.  
Since the decks play in either direction, it does  
not matter which side faces out.  
4. Gently close the compartment door.  
Playing a Cassette Tape  
1. Turn on the cassette deck by pressing POWER.  
2. Load a tape.  
3. Set DOLBY NR to the setting used when the  
tape was recorded. See “Dolby Noise  
Reduction.”  
4. Set REV MODE for one-side, two-side, or  
continuous two-side play.  
The cassette deck plays or records one side of the  
tape and stops.  
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The cassette deck plays or records both sides of  
the tape and stops.  
Note: To play or record both sides, you must press 3 (not 2).  
The cassette deck plays the tape up to eight times  
(16 sides) and stops.  
Note: During recording, this setting is the same as one-  
side play.See “Using Relay Play” for more details about  
REV MODE.  
5. Set the receiver/amplifiers volume to its lowest  
position.  
6. Press 3 on the appropriate deck to play the  
side facing you. Press to play the side facing  
away from you.  
7. Adjust the receiver/amplifiers volume, tone,  
and balance.  
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BASIC OPERATION  
DOLBY NOISE REDUCTION (NR)  
Dolby NR systems reduce tape hiss and background noise.  
When recording, the systems listen for places where you  
might later hear hiss. The systems record these sections at  
a higher level. When you play the tape, the systems  
decrease these sections’ volume, restoring the music to its  
original level and reducing the noise level.  
Dolby B NR reduces background noise by about 10 dB.  
Dolby C NR reduces background noise by about 20 dB.  
Setting DOLBY NR for Playback  
When you play a cassette tape, set DOLBY NR for the  
system used when the tape was recorded. For prerecorded  
tapes, use these guidelines to set DOLBY NR:  
If Dolby NR or 2 is not on the cassette label,  
set the switch to OFF.  
If Dolby NR or 2 does appear, but the label does  
not specify Dolby C NR, set the switch to B.  
If Dolby C NR is on the label, set the switch to C.  
Setting DOLBY NR for Recording  
Set DOLBY NR for the system you want to use.  
You can play cassette tapes recorded with Dolby B or C  
NR on players that do not have the same system.  
However, high-frequency sounds might be too loud —  
especially in Dolby C NR recordings.  
Recording with the Dolby HX Pro System  
If the source you are recording has many high-frequency  
signals, the signals can reduce the overall recording  
quality. During recording, the Dolby HX Pro system  
adjusts for these signals to improve high-frequency  
response. This feature is always turned on during  
recording.  
You can play a cassette tape recorded with the Dolby HX  
Pro system on any cassette player.  
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SPECIAL FEATURES  
To skip to the beginning of the next (or a  
later) selection:  
FAST-FORWARD/REWIND  
To rapidly advance or rewind the tape, press ¡ or 1.  
To stop the tape, press STOP (7). When the tape reaches  
the end, the cassette deck automatically stops.  
Press ¡ or 1 — whichever points in the same  
direction as the 3 or 2 indicator.  
PAUSE  
Note: If you press (¡ or 1) more times than the  
number of selections on the side you want to search,  
and have not set REV MODE to , the search  
continues to the other side.  
To temporarily stop Deck 2 during playback or recording,  
press PAUSE (8). To restart, press 8, 3, or 2.  
Note: You cannot pause while fast-forwarding or rewinding.  
ASMS might not operate as expected if:  
BLANK SKIP  
The pause between selections is less than 4 seconds  
long.  
To have the cassette deck automatically fast-forward  
through blank spaces on the tape, set REV MODE to  
RELAY/SKIP. If the cassette deck encounters 15 seconds  
of silence, it fast-forwards to the end of the blank section  
and resumes normal play from that point. If the tape  
reaches the end, it reverses and plays the other side.  
The overall recorded volume level of a selection is  
very low.  
The noise level between selections is very high.  
TAPE COUNTER  
As you play or record a tape, the tape counter advances  
for the tape side facing you or decreases for the tape side  
facing away from you. At the beginning of a tape or  
selection, press RESET to reset the counter to 0000. You  
can then use the tape counter to quickly locate a specific  
section on the tape.  
The deck can also show the elapsed playing time (in  
minutes and seconds) since you reset the time. To switch  
between displays, press TIME/COUNTER on the deck you  
are using. (The time does not advance when you fast-  
forward or rewind the tape.)  
AUTOMATIC SEARCH MUSIC SYSTEM  
The automatic search music system (ASMS) lets you  
quickly locate a desired selection on a cassette tape. It  
searches for the blank space before a selection and  
automatically stops just before playback begins.  
ASMS operates only during play. If the cassette deck is  
stopped, first press 3 or 2.  
To skip to the beginning of the current (or an  
earlier) selection:  
Press ¡ or 1 — whichever points in the  
opposite direction of the or indicator.  
To skip to the beginning of an earlier selection,  
repeatedly press the button.  
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SPECIAL FEATURES  
USING RELAY PLAY  
You can load two cassette tapes to play one after the other.  
REWIND AUTO PLAY  
To have Deck 1 rewind the cassette to the beginning of the  
current side and start play, press REWIND AUTO PLAY.  
Notes:  
Note: If both decks have tapes loaded, the decks operate  
as described under Using Relay Play.”  
The cassettes you load should have the same  
Dolby NR type.  
You can start relay play from either Deck 1 or Deck 2.  
You can replace the tape in the idle deck during  
relay play.  
DEMO MODE  
The cassette deck has a demonstration mode that  
alternately turns on various indicators and meters so you  
can see where they show on the deck.  
When a tape automatically begins playing during  
relay play, it always starts from the forward (3)  
playback side. Be sure to set the tapes properly  
before starting relay play.  
To turn on the demonstration mode, press TIME/COUNTER  
and RESET on Deck 2 at the same time while the cassette  
deck is stopped. To cancel the mode, press any button  
except EJECT(0) and POWER.  
If the deck encounters an unrecorded portion of  
tape more than 15 seconds long, it fast forwards  
the tape until it finds another recorded portion,  
and resumes playback from that point (i.e., blank  
skip is automatically set).  
1. Load a cassette tape in each tape  
compartment, then close the compartment  
doors.  
2. Set DOLBY NR for the noise-reduction system  
you want to use. See “Dolby Noise Reduction”  
on Page 7.  
3. Set REV MODE to RELAY/SKIP.  
4. Press or on Deck 1 or 2. Playback starts. See  
“Playback Sequence.”  
5. Adjust the volume, tone, and balance control  
on your receiver/amplifier for the desired  
sound.  
6. To stop relay play before it automatically stops,  
press STOP(7) on the deck that is playing  
any time during playback.  
Playback Sequence  
The cassette deck repeats the following sequence 8 times  
(up to 32 sides).  
Where playback starts in the sequence depends on which  
play button you press first:  
I. Side facing out, Deck 1  
II. Side facing in, Deck 1  
III. Side facing out, Deck 2  
IV. Side facing in, Deck 2  
When you press 3 on Deck 1, playback starts at I.  
When you press 2 on Deck 1, playback starts at II.  
When you press 3 on Deck 2, playback starts at III.  
When you press 2 on Deck 2, playback starts at IV.  
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SPECIAL FEATURES  
RECORDING AND DUBBING  
You can record from any component connected to the  
receiver/amplifier or dub (copy) cassette tapes.  
Notes:  
Tape quality greatly affects the quality of the  
recording. Your cassette deck can play Type I, Type  
II, and Type IV tape. We recommend Radio Shack  
brand tapes.  
Before recording or dubbing, be sure the cassettes  
onto which you want to record or dub have their  
erase-protection tabs in place. To prevent  
accidental erasure of a tape, remove the erase-  
protection tabs. For more information, see Erase-  
Protection Tabs.”  
To record at the beginning of a cassette, turn the  
cassettes hub with your finger or a pencil until the  
dark part of the tape enters the opening in the  
edge of the cassette. Before dubbing, position both  
tapes this way to prevent missing recording  
material at the very beginning of a tape.  
Recording from Line-In Sources  
To record from the device connected to the cassette decks  
LINE INPUT jacks, follow these steps.  
1. Press POWER to turn on the cassette deck.  
2. Load a blank tape (or one you want to record  
over) into Deck 2. Be sure the side you want  
to record on is facing you and the full reel is  
to the left.  
3. Press 3 on Deck 2 to set the tape direction  
and then press 7 .  
4. Set DOLBY NR for the noise-reduction system  
you want to use. See “Dolby Noise Reduction”  
on Page 7.  
5. Set REV MODE. See “Loading and Playing a  
Cassette Tape.”  
6. Press RECORD(). The cassette deck enters  
the record pause mode.  
7. Play the loudest part of the selection you want  
to record.  
Set REC LEVEL so the LEVEL meter goes to -3 dB  
most of the time and to 0 dB at peaks. This gives the  
recording a high signal-to-noise ratio with minimum  
distortion.  
8. Start the source you want to record, then press  
3 on Deck 2 to begin recording.  
9. To stop recording, press 7 on Deck 2.  
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SPECIAL FEATURES  
Recording Blank Spaces Between  
Selections  
7. To begin dubbing, press the appropriate COPY  
button:  
Some cassette decks search for the blank spaces between  
selections so you can quickly locate specific selections. If  
the original program does not have blank spaces, you can  
add them when you make a new recording.  
NORMAL to dub at normal playback speed.  
HI-SPEED to dub at twice the normal speed.  
The cassette in Deck 1 automatically plays.  
Both decks automatically stops when either tape reaches  
the end.To manually stop dubbing, press 7 on either  
deck; this stops both cassette decks.  
While the cassette deck is set to record or record pause,  
press REC MUTE().The deck records 41/2 seconds of  
silence and pauses. To begin recording again, press  
PAUSE(8) or the appropriate play button (3 or 2).  
To record a blank space of more than 41/2 seconds,  
press again after the cassette deck pauses, or press  
and hold for the desired length of time. To begin  
recording again, press 8, 3, or 2.  
To record a blank space of less than 41/2 seconds,  
press before 41/2 seconds pass. To begin recording  
again, press 8, 3, or 2.  
Copying a Cassette Tape (Dubbing)  
Notes:  
If the original recording has Dolby B NR or Dolby  
C NR, the copy will also have it, regardless of the  
position of DOLBY NR. If the original does not  
have Dolby NR, you cannot add it to the tape you  
are dubbing.  
REC LEVEL does not affect the recording level  
during dubbing.  
Both decks automatically stops when either tape  
reaches the end. We recommend you dub onto a  
tape that is the same length as the original, so the  
decks stop at the same time.  
To copy a cassette tape:  
1. Press POWER to turn on the cassette deck.  
2. Load the cassette tape you want to copy into  
Deck 1. Be sure the side you want to copy  
faces you with the full reel to the left.  
3. Load a blank tape (or one you want to record  
over) into Deck 2. Be sure the side you want  
to record on is facing you and the full reel is  
to the left.  
4. Set REV MODE. See “Loading and Playing a  
Cassette Tape.”  
5. Press 3 on Deck 1 to set the tape direction,  
then press 7.  
6. Press 3 on Deck 2 to set the tape direction,  
then press 7.  
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SPECIAL FEATURES  
If REV MODE is set to automatically switch to the  
other side of the tape and the tape reaches the end of  
the first side while the CD player is playing, the CD  
player returns to the beginning of the current track and  
pauses. A 41/2-second blank space is automatically created  
on the reverse side of the tape, then the CD player  
resumes playback and the deck resumes recording.  
CD-Deck Synchro Recording  
If your CD player has a compatible CD Synchro function,  
you can automatically record your CDs. Connect the CD  
players and cassette decks CD SYNCHRO jacks as  
described in “Connecting the CD-Deck Synchro Control  
Cable.”  
Note: A 41/2-second blank space is automatically created  
between selections.  
1. Load a compact disc in the CD player.  
2. Load a blank tape (or one you want to record  
over) into Deck 2. Be sure the side you want  
to record on is facing you and the full reel is  
to the left.  
3. Press on Deck 2 to set the tape direction and  
then press .  
4. Set REV MODE and DOLBY NR.  
5. Press RECORD.  
6. Select the CD player on the receiver/amplifier,  
then begin play on the CD player.  
7. Adjust the recording level.  
8. Press the stop buttons on the cassette deck  
and the CD player.  
9. Press CD SYNCHRO RECORD. Recording  
automatically begins.  
When the compact disc finishes playing, the CD  
player stops and the cassette deck pauses. Within 1  
minute, change the disc and start play on the CD player to  
resume recording. If the CD player does not start play  
within 1 minute, the cassette deck stops.  
When the CD player changes discs (multi-disc CD players),  
the cassette deck pauses, then resumes recording when  
the CD player begins playing the next disc.  
If the cassette deck reaches the end of the tape and  
stops while the CD plays, the CD player returns to the  
start of the current track, then pauses. To resume  
recording, load another tape and ensure the tape is  
moving in the desired direction. If it is not, press a play  
button ( 3 or 2 ) on the cassette deck to change the tape  
direction, then immediately press 7. You can resume  
recording by pressing CD SYNCHRO RECORD again.  
(Press the button within 1 minute after the CD player  
pauses. If more than 1 minute elapses, the CD player  
stops.)  
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TAPE HINTS  
If you later decide to erase or record over the tape, you  
can place a piece of tape over the holes.  
RESTORING TAPE TENSION AND SOUND  
QUALITY  
After you play a cassette tape several times, the tape might  
become tightly wound on the reels. This can cause  
playback sound quality to deteriorate.  
To restore the sound quality, fast-forward the tape from  
the beginning to the end of one side, then completely  
rewind it. Then loosen the tape reels by gently tapping  
each side of the cassettes outer shell on a flat surface.  
Note: Be careful not to damage the cassette when tapping  
it. Do not touch the exposed tape or allow any sharp  
objects near the cassette.  
Note: When covering the holes, cover only the place that  
was originally protected by the plastic tab.  
ERASING A CASSETTE TAPE  
If you no longer want a recording, you can record over it  
or erase it.  
To record over a cassette tape, simply record as usual. The  
cassette deck records over the previous recording.  
To erase a cassette tape, turn off the input source and set  
REC LEVEL to MIN and press RECORD ().  
Then press 3 or 2 to begin recording. To erase the entire  
cassette tape, let the tape record to the end of both sides.  
You can quickly erase both sides of a cassette tape using a  
bulk tape eraser, available at your local Radio Shack store.  
ERASE-PROTECTION TABS  
Most cassette tapes have two erase-protection tabs — one  
for each side of the tape. When a tab is in place, you can  
erase or record on that tape side.  
To protect your recordings from being accidentally erased  
or recorded over, carefully break off the erase-protection  
tabs, using a screwdriver or similar tool.  
Side A Tab  
Note: Breaking off the tabs does not prevent a bulk tape  
eraser from erasing the tape.  
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE  
Your RCA SCT-560 High-Speed Dubbing Stereo Cassette  
Deck is an example of superior design and craftsmanship.  
These suggestions will help you care for the cassette deck  
so you can enjoy it for years.  
Capstan  
Capstan  
Pinch Roller  
Keep the cassette deck dry. If it gets wet, wipe it  
dry immediately. Liquids can contain minerals  
that can corrode the electronic circuits.  
Pinch Roller  
Recording/Playback Head  
Handle the cassette deck gently and carefully.  
Dropping it can damage the circuit boards and  
case and can cause the cassette deck to work  
improperly.  
DECK 2  
Note: RadioShack stores sell a wide variety of tape deck  
cleaning supplies.  
Use and store the cassette deck only in normal  
temperature environments. Temperature  
extremes can shorten the life of electronic  
devices and distort or melt plastic parts.  
Keep the cassette deck away from dust and dirt,  
which can cause premature wear of parts.  
Wipe the cassette deck with a damp cloth  
occasionally to keep it looking new. Do not use  
harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong  
detergents to clean the cassette deck.  
Modifying or tampering with the cassette decks internal  
parts can cause a malfunction and might invalidate your  
cassette decks warranty and void your FCC authorization  
to operate it. If your cassette deck is not operating as it  
should, take it to your local Radio Shack store for  
assistance.  
Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts  
Clean the tape-handling parts after about every 20 hours  
of use. Use a cotton swab dipped in tape head cleaning  
solution or denatured alcohol to gently clean the parts  
shown in the illustration.  
Capstan  
Capstan  
Pinch Roller  
Pinch Roller  
Playback Head  
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TROUBLE SHOOTING  
This cassette deck has been manufactured to the specifications of RadioShack and is covered by a limited warranty from  
RadioShack. If your cassette deck is not operating as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store or call 1-800-THE-  
SHACK for assistance.  
Your cassette deck should give you years of trouble-free service if you follow the instructions in this manual. If you do have  
problems, the chart below can help you solve them. If you still have problems after following the suggestions below, take the  
cassette deck to your local Radio Shack store for assistance.  
Symptom  
Remedy  
Cause  
Power does not come on.  
• Plug in the power cord.  
Turn on the component.  
• The power cord is unplugged.  
• The component to which the power  
cord is attached is turned off.  
The door does not open.  
The door does not close.  
The tape immediately stops.  
• Press 7.  
• The deck is not stopped.  
Remove and reinsert the cassette.  
• The cassette is not properly loaded.  
• The tape is at the end of that side.  
• The tape has too much slack.  
• Play the other side of the tape or rewind  
the tape.  
Take up the slack.  
The level meter does not work  
during playback.  
Replace the tape with one that has a  
recording.  
• There is nothing recorded on the  
tape.  
• Clean the tape heads.  
• The tape heads are dirty.  
There is no sound.  
• Set the receiver/amplifiers input selector  
to the same input you connected the  
deck to.  
• The receiver/amplifiers input selector  
is not properly set.  
Turn up the receiver/amplifiers volume.  
• Check all connections.  
The receiver/amplifiers volume is too low.  
• There are connection problems.  
The record indicator does not  
light when you try to record.  
Replace the tape with one with unbroken  
tabs or cover the holes with tape.  
• The erase protection tabs are broken  
off.  
The level meter does not work  
during recording or nothing  
records onto the tape.  
• Correctly set the receiver/amplifiers  
controls.  
• The receiver/amplifier or other audio  
signal source is not delivering an  
audio signal to the deck.  
Turn up REC LEVEL.  
• The REC LEVEL control is set too  
low.  
• Check all connections.  
• Clean the tape heads.  
• There are connection problems.  
• The tape heads are dirty.  
The sound is unstable or  
interrupted.  
• Clean all tape handling parts.  
• The heads, pinch rollers, capstans, or  
other tape-handling parts are dirty.  
• The tape is not uniformly wound.  
• Completely rewind then fast forward the  
tape.  
High-frequency sounds are  
missing.  
• Correctly set DOLBY NR.  
• A tape recorded without Dolby NR is  
being played back with DOLBY NR  
set to B or C.  
• Clean the tape heads.  
• The tape heads are dirty.  
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TROUBLE SHOOTING  
Symptom  
Cause  
Remedy  
High-frequency sounds are  
emphasized.  
• A tape recorded with Dolby NR is  
being played back with DOLBY NR  
set to OFF.  
• Set DOLBY NR to the same position as  
was used for recording.  
The sounds from previous  
recordings are still on the tape  
with new recordings.  
• The tape heads are dirty.  
• Clean the tape heads.  
The sound is distorted.  
• The recording level is too high.  
• The original signal was distorted.  
• The heads are dirty.  
Turn down REC LEVEL and re-record.  
Replace the original recording source.  
• Clean the tape heads.  
There is too much noise.  
• Poor-quality tape is being used.  
• There is a faulty connection.  
Recording level is too low.  
• The tape heads are dirty.  
• Use a better-quality tape.  
• Check all connections.  
Turn up REC LEVEL and re-record.  
• Clean the tape heads.  
ASMS does not operate properly. Blanks between selections are less  
than 4 seconds long.  
• Use tapes with blanks of 4 seconds or  
more between selections.  
The system remote control does • The control cord is not connected.  
not work.  
• Properly connect the control cord.  
CD-deck synchro recording  
does not work.  
• The CD-deck synchro control cord is • Properly connect the control cord.  
not connected.  
• The cassette tapes erase protection  
tabs are broken.  
Replace the cassette with one with  
unbroken tabs or cover the holes with  
tape.  
The CD-DECK SYNCHRO  
stops working during CD-Deck  
Synchro recording.  
• The end of the tape was reached  
during CD-Deck Synchro recording.  
After the deck entered the standby  
mode, more than 1 minute elapsed  
before the CD player resumed play.  
Replace the tape with a longer one.  
• Change the disc and press CD  
SYNCHRO RECORD again.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
System ......................................................................................................................................... 4-Track, 2-Channel Stereo  
Heads................................................................................................................ One Hard Permalloy Record/Playback Head  
One Hard Permalloy Playback Head  
One Ferrite Erasing Head  
Motors ................................................................................................................................................ Two DC Servo Motors  
Wow and Flutter .................................................................................................................................... 0.09% (WRMS, JIS)  
Fast Winding Time ......................................................................................................... Less than 120 seconds (C-60 tape)  
Frequency Response (at -20 dB recording level):  
Type IV (Metal) Tape ............................................................................................................................. 20 to 16,500 Hz  
Type II (Chrome) Tape ........................................................................................................................... 20 to 16,000 Hz  
Type I (Normal) Tape............................................................................................................................. 20 to 16,000 Hz  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Dolby NR Off) ......................................................................................................... More than 45 dB  
Noise Reduction Effect:  
Dolby B NR ON.................................................................................................................... More than 10 dB (at 5 kHz)  
Dolby C NR ON ................................................................................................................... More than 19 dB (at 5 kHz)  
Harmonic Distortion .......................................................................................... No more than 0.8% (at -4 dB: 160 nwb/m)  
Input (Sensitivity) LINE (INPUT) .............................................................................. 100 mV (Input Impedance 68 kOhm)  
Output (Reference level) LINE (OUTPUT) ................................................................. 0.5 V (Output Impedance 1.9 kOhm)  
Power Requirements .................................................................................................................................... AC 120V, 60 Hz  
Power Consumption ............................................................................................................................................... 17 Watts  
Dimensions .................................................................................................................. 415/16 169/16 913/16 Inches (HWD)  
.................................................................................................................................................... (125 420 250 mm)  
Weight ..................................................................................................................................................... 9 lbs 1 oz (4.1 kg)  
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice.  
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INDEX TO FEATURES BY CONTROL NAME  
This table lists the control and indicator names on the  
front of your SCT-560 along with the page number where  
the item is discussed.  
Control  
Page  
3
2
6
6
ASMS 1 and ¡  
CD SYNCHRO RECORD  
DEMO  
8
12  
9
DOLBY NR  
EJECT  
7
6
HI-SPEED  
NORMAL  
PAUSE  
11  
11  
8
POWER  
6
REC LEVEL  
REC MUTE  
RECORD  
10  
11  
10  
8
RELAY/SKIP  
RESET  
8
REV MODE  
REWIND AUTO PLAY  
STAND BY  
STOP  
6,9  
9
6
6
TIME/COUNTER  
8
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Limited One-Year Warranty  
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship  
under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores  
and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack  
MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF  
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION  
TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS  
PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER  
OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RE-SPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE  
CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING  
OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES  
RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT  
OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack  
HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.  
Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of  
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. In the  
event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt  
as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, unless otherwise  
provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor; (b) replace  
the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase price. All replaced parts  
and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the property of RadioShack. New or  
reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service. Repaired or  
replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period. You will be  
charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period.  
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse,  
accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or  
maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs other  
than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as fuses or  
batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs of product  
removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state  
to state.  
RadioShack Customer Relations, Dept. W, 100 Throckmorton St., Suite 600, Fort Worth, TX 76102  
We Service What We Sell  
09/99  
RadioShack  
A Division of Tandy Corporation  
Fort Worth, Texas 76102  
14-1403  
<PRB1200-A>  
Printed in XXXX  
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