QFX RETRO-39 Shoebox Tape Recorder with USB Player, Cassette Player | Built-in Microphone & Speaker-Complete Features/User Manual

QFX RETRO-39 Shoebox Tape Recorder with USB Player, Cassette Player |

Built-in Microphone & Speaker

Specifications

• DIMENSIONS : 24 x 1.97 x 5.91 inches
• WEIGHT : 1.7 pounds
• POWER SUPPLY: AC (-) 90V -240V, DC 6V 4 batteries UM-2 C cell type
• SPEAKER: 3” 8ohm
• OUTPUT: 850 mW max
• TAPE: Standard Cassette Tape (lengths C-90 or less)
• TAPE SPEED: 1-7/8 in/sec. (4.7 cm/sec)
• FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 200-6,300 Hz
• ERASING SYSTEM: DC Erase
• RECORDING BIAS SYSTEM: DC Bias

Introduction

The QFX tape recorder is a simple cassette recorder which has the design of a vintage shoebox. This recorder has the ability to record cassette tapes from line level sources (CD, radio, etc.). It features a USB port which can be used to connect USB drives allowing you to play the music stored in it. It also features two-way power, AC adapter or 4 C cell batteries. The tape recorder also comes with a convenient handle, which makes carrying the recorder easy.

1. Attached DC JACK
2. Speaker (SP Recording)
3. USB Port
4. FWD Key (for USB)
5. REW Key (for USB)
6. Play/Pause Key (for USB)
7. Cassette Deck
8. Record Key
9. Play Key
10. Rewind Key
11. Fast-Forward Key
12. Stop/Eject Key
13. Pause Key
14. Sideway Handle
15. Volume Control
16. Line Out Jack
17. Line In Jack
18. USB/Line in/Tape/Off
19. Battery Compartment
20. Built-in Microphone

Warning
Disconnect the recorder by unplugging the plug at the wall socket when not in use.

Operation on Batteries

The recorder operates from 4 x 1.5V DC batteries. If the machine is to be used mostly from batteries supply. Manganese alkaline batteries will usually provide longer battery life.Slide off the lid of the battery compartment and insert the four batteries over the ribbon, observing polarity marks inside the compartment.

INCORRECT FITTING MAY DAMAGE THE CIRCUIT

Remove weak or exhausted batteries immediately

If the recorder will not be used for long periods of time, remove the batteries and store them in a cool, dry place.

Proper care of your recorder and cassettes

• Keep the recorder in clean condition as described under Maintenance.
• Do not expose the machine to damp conditions or to extreme high temperatures, such as may be reached inside a car on a sunny day.
• Keep the machine and cassettes away from strong magnetic fields, such
• as close to large transformers, electric motors, television receiver and loudspeakers.
• Always wind your cassettes to one end after use.
• Do not make excessive use of the wind and rewind keys in searching for a particular item on a cassette. This may cause “sleeping” or ridges in the layers of the tape and so cause jamming or triggering of the audio stop.
• Do not touch the heads with any metallic or sharp pointed objects.

Loading and removing cassettes

Depress the Stop/Eject Key fully to open the cassette compartment lid. Before inserting a cassette, check the tape tension and make sure that any slack is taken up. This can be done by inserting a pencil into one of the hub-holes and turning to take up the slack. This simple operation will prevent tape-spill and loop-throwing, both of which can physically damage the tape and spoil recordings. Insert the cassette into the guide on the cassette compartment lid with the exposed tape in the face of the cassette facing the front of the machine. Ensure the cassette is located firmly within the guides on the cassette compartment lid. Close the lid. The cassette is now ready for use. To remove cassettes, fully depress the Stop/Eject Key. Do not attempt to remove cassettes without first disengaging any function by using the Stop Key. Do not attempt to load cassettes when the mechanism is engaged. A green surge protector is located on the bottom of the power compartment via the space provided in the back of the shelf.

Position the microphone about 12ins/30cm from the sound source. The recorder features an Automatic Level Control (ALC) to maintain all recordings at an optimum level. The volume control operated only during replay and therefore does not need adjustment. Because the microphone built into your machine is in close proximity to mechanical moving parts, it may pick up noise from these if the recorder is operated at greater distance that 12ins/30cm from the sound source.

Recording Using a Line-in jack

Connect a low-impedance microphone to the Line-in jack. For maximum signal-to- noise performance position, place the external Line-in jack as close to the audio source as possible. Insertion of a jack plug into the Line-in jack microphone socket automatically disconnects the built-in microphone.

Auto-Stop

• The Recorder incorporates a mechanical auto-stop which automatically disengages the playback or record functions at the end of a cassette.
• This does not operate in either the fast-forward or rewind modes.
• If a cassette triggers the auto-stop before reaching the end of the tape, the tape may have become too tightly wound or has wound ridges, causing too much friction. This can normally be corrected by rapping the cassette face down on a flat surface and then winding the tape through, from end to end, in your machine.

Fast-Forward and Rewind

• The Fast-Forward key and the Rewind key allow rapid location of a particular section of tape. Function of either key is canceled by using the Stop key.
• Always use the Stop key to halt the tape. Attempting to go from winding to play is likely to damage the tape, and may cause damage to the mechanism. Do not leave the machine winding tape in either direction, since the Auto-Stop will not operate when the tape reaches the end; the mechanism may be damaged if left in this way for any length of time.
• Always use the Stop key once the cassette has wound through to one end.

Protecting Recordings

• Normally, anything recorded on the tape is automatically erased when a new recording is made.
• You can protect your recordings from accidental erasure by removing the erase lock tabs on the rear of the cassette. When the cassette is held with the recorded side up, the protective tab can be found on the left side of the rear edge of the cassette.
• All pre-recorded cassettes are protected in this way to prevent accidental erasure of the commercial recording.
• “Protected” cassettes may be re-recorded by simply fixing a piece of adhesive tape over the hole where the tap has been removed. This takes the place of the tab and your machine can then be engaged in the record mode.
• A “Protected” cassette will prevent the Record key from being pressed. If at any time you attempt to record and this key will not engage, do not force the mechanism or damage will result. Check that a cassette has been loaded and that the erase-lock tab has not been removed.
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Maintenance

• Your recorder requires no routine maintenance and under no circumstances should you attempt to lubricate any parts of the machine.
• However, parts of the machine, coming into direct contact with the tape, do require periodic cleaning to ensure continuing good performance.
• The tape heads (erase and record/play) may be cleaned using a cotton ball moistened with a drop of isopropyl alcohol or proprietary tape head cleaner.
• The pinch-roller and capstan shaft may be cleaned in a similar manner.
• To gain proper access to these parts, remove any cassette from the compartment and leave the lid raised. Pressing the Play key will engage the mechanics and move all parts into view.
• It will be easier to clean the entire surface of the pinch-roller if the power source is connected (batteries or mains), so that the roller and capstan shaft rotate.
• It is suggested that a proprietary Cassette Head Cleaning Cassette be used after manually cleaning the Record/Play head in order to restore the polish and remove surface film.
• Failure to maintain the tape heads in clean condition will result in muffled reproduction, poor recordings and incomplete erasure.
• Failure to maintain the pinch-roller and capstan shaft in clean condition, is likely to cause the tape to entangle and spill out of the cassette.
• Do not touch the tape head with any metallic or sharp-pointed object.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• Is it a stereo recorder?
  No, it isn’t a stereo recorder.

• Can I put a cassette in and record from on tv?
  Yes.

• Does it have an input for a microphone?
  No, it doesn’t have an input for a microphone.

• Can I record from my iPhone using the USB port?
  No, you can’t.

• If I want to use this to record audio from my computer to a cassette, what else do I need? Just a cord to connect to my computer’s headphone jack?
  Yes, just a cord to connect to the computer’s headphone jack.

• How many tape heads does this have? 2 or 3?
  It has 2 tape heads.

• Does this play tapes?
  Yes, it plays cassette tapes.

• Is it powered by batteries only?
  No, you can use the provided cord for powering it as well.

• Is this compatible with wireless Bluetooth headphones?
  No, it isn’t compatible with wireless Bluetooth headphones.

• Does it have a tape meter?
  No, it doesn’t have a tape meter.

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