Stereo Dual Dubbing Cassette Deck with Dolby B/C NR
(140-0644)                 Hints and Tips             Faxback Doc. # 18021

CHOOSING THE RIGHT TAPE

Choice of tape is vital to good recordings.  To take full advantage of the
SCT-100 performance capabilities, you should use only fine quality tapes
designed specifically for music recordings.  For low-noise, wide range
recordings, we recommend the new MIV, MII or XR tapes
(in conjunction with the appropriate TAPE SELECTOR switch settings).

SPECIAL NOTE ON METAL TAPE

The new metal tapes offer the very finest sound reproduction.  The
technology involved permits greatly extended dynamic range, especially
at the high-frequency end of the audio spectrum.  This means much less
possibility of distortion on peaks of sound (clash of cymbals, etc.).
To take full advantage of this extended high frequency dynamic range,
you can record on metal tapes at higher levels than with other types.
So, instead of limiting meter peaks to 0 and 3, when using metal tape,
set record levels for meter readings peaking over 3.  Recording at 
these higher levels will not produce distortion in the recorded signal,
but will result in greater output and better signal-to-noise ratios.

CASSETTE STORAGE

Do not store cassette tapes in places:
     with high temperatures
     with high humidity
     that are exposed to strong magnetic fields (near magnets, transformers
     or motors.)
     with high concentrations of dust or dirt

For convenience and maximum tape protection, we recommend the use of 
storage containers, available at your Radio Shack store.

ERASING A TAPE

Re-recording a tape will automatically erase previously recorded material.
To erase a tape without recording new material, follow the instructions 
below:

1.  Load the cassette tape to be erased into TAPE 2 deck.

2.  Disconnect all microphones, and set the RECORD LEVEL controls to
    0 (minimum) position.

3.  Set the TAPE 2 MODE switch to reverse to erase both sides, or to
    sequential to erase only side A.

4.  Press RECORD (the same procedure as for recording).

5.  When the end of the tape is reached, it will be completely erased.

You can erase an entire tape (both sides) in a few seconds with
Radio Shack's Bulk Tape Eraser (Cat. No. 44-232).  Do not use this 
method if you only want to erase one side of a tape.

ERASE PROTECTION

All cassettes are provided with erasure protection tabs which, when in 
place, allow the tape to be erased or re-recorded.  If these tabs have
been removed from a cassette, RECORD cannot be pressed.

Note:  Never attempt to force pressing the control, to avoid damaging
the mechanism.

Consequently, accidental erasure is effectively prevented.  To protect 
Side A of a cassette tape, break off the Side A tab with a screwdriver.

A tape on which these tabs have been removed may be re-recorded by
covering the tab holes with strong plastic tape.

4-TRACK RECORDING AND PLAYBACK

The SCT-100 uses the standard four-track, two-channel (stereo) system
for recording and playback.  After recording both right and left 
channels on one side, remove the cassette, turn it over and reload into 
the cassette compartment.  Now, you are ready to record both channels on
the other side.
In the auto reverse record mode, when tape end of side A is reached, side B
will automatically start recording.


(PH 10/31/95)