ByronStatics KCS-317B Cassette Recorder User Guide
- June 5, 2024
- ByronStatics
Table of Contents
Cassette Recorder
Model: KCS-317B
PRODUCT GUID
Information & Safety Instructions
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The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
Warning: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
**** This symbol indicates that this product incorporates double insulation between hazardous mains voltage and user-accessible parts.
**** The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Important Safety Instructions
- Read these Instructions.
- Keep these Instructions.
- Heed all Warnings.
- Follow all instructions.
- Do not use this apparatus near water.
- Clean only with a dry cloth.
- Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
- Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet.
- Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
- Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
- Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
- Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
- NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit with different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Additional Warnings and Precautions
- CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
- CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
- WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
- WARNING: The use of this unit near fluorescent lighting may cause interference regarding the use of the remote. If the unit is displaying erratic behavior move away from any fluorescent lighting, as it may be the cause.
- WARNING: Shock hazard – Do Not Open.
- Caution and marking information is located at the rear or bottom of the apparatus.
- WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping, or splashing.
- Objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall not be placed on the apparatus.
- CAUTION: Danger of explosion if the battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
- The battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or the like.
- Keep new and used batteries away from children. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children.
- If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.
- Do not mix old and new batteries.
- Completely replace all old batteries with new ones.
- Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (ni-cad, ni-me, etc) batteries.
- Batteries should be recycled or disposed of as per state and local guidelines.
Overview
Features
- Auto-volume level control for consistent recording volume
- Auto-stop at tape end
- Built-in microphone for voice recording
- Built-in speaker with analog volume control
- Aux In (3.5mm audio input)
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- DC power input
- DC battery power: requires 4 C batteries (not included)
Includes
- AC/DC power adapter
- Microphone
- Cassette Tape
Cassette Tape Use
This unit supports cassettes up to C90.
Larger tapes with more than 45 minutes of playing time (C120) per side are
not recommended. Longer duration tapes pose a greater risk of defect for both
the cassette and the cassette player. Use only high-quality tapes with a
duration of 45 minutes or less.
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Using Your Cassette Recorder
Battery Power
For battery power, this unit requires 4 C-sized batteries (not included).
AC/DC Power
Using an AC/DC power adapter (included), plug the adapter into a standard
power outlet and the DC Power Input on the unit.
Playing a Cassette
This unit supports cassettes up to C90. Larger tapes with more than 45
minutes of playing time(C120) per side are not recommended. Longer duration
tapes pose a greater risk of defect for both the cassette and the cassette
player. Use only high quality tapes with a duration of 45 minutes or less.
- Press Stop/Eject to open the cassette door and load a cassette.
- Close the cassette door.
- Use the recorder’s controls to play, pause, rewind, and fast forward audio from the cassette. Use the Volume dial to adjust to the desired level.
To listen with headphones or earbuds, connect to Headphone Jack (3.5mm audio)
Recording
Note: The recorder only records in Mono, Stereo is not available. The
recorder will automatically set the recording level, the Volume control does
not set the recording level of the unit.
- Press Stop/Eject to open the cassette door and load a blank cassette.
- Close the cassette door.
- Connect a recording device to the cassette player. (see steps 4 & 5 for how to connect your device).
- If recording from a microphone (included) connect it to the Mic input.
- If recording from a smartphone, radio, mp3 player, or another device with a 3.5mm audio output, connect it to the Aux In (3.5mm audio input).
- When you are ready to record, press the Play and Record buttons at the same time to begin recording audio. Do not force the Record button down if the tapes erase protection tab has been removed, this may cause damage to the recorder.
- Press the Pause button to pause the recording.
- Press the Pause button again to resume.
- Press the Stop/Eject button to stop recording. The recording will stop automatically if you reach the end of the tape.
Note: Both the Play button and the Record button needs to be pushed for recording audio. The play button will roll the cassette while the record button records.
Power Consumption:5W
Input Power:5V-1A
Battery:1.5Vx4 “C” size,UM-2 Batteries
Environmental Protection
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste.
Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or
retailer for recycling advice .
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