Bush Portable Cassette Player Instruction manual

Portable

Cassette Player

BR-630

Contents

Contents Page

Warnings .............................................................................................................................................2

Box Contents .....................................................................................................................................2

Introduction .......................................................................................................................................3

Features ...............................................................................................................................................3

Controls ...............................................................................................................................................4

Inserting/replacing the batteries .................................................................................................5

Playing cassette tapes ....................................................................................................................5

Tuning the radio ...............................................................................................................................5

Recording .............................................................................................................................................5

Maintenance .......................................................................................................................................5

Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................................................6

Warranty ............................................................................................................................................... 7

Warnings

Do not disassemble or modify the cassette player - there are no user servicable parts.

Do not place the unit in direct sunlight, near fires, stoves, or other high temperature locations.

Do not expose the unit to water or salt water, or allow the unit to get wet.

Remove the batteries if the cassette player is not going to be used for an extended period of time.

Box contents

1 x BR-630 Portable radio cassette player

1 x Earphones

1 x User guide

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Introduction

Ideal for playing your old cassette tapes on the go. Functions include recording to cassette via the integrated microphone or direct from the built-in radio, playing cassette tapes, listening to AM/FM radio. Compact design fits into virtually any bag or large pocket. It also has an integrated belt clip for added portability. It can be powered by 2 x AA batteries or via the DC IN– socket using a suitable 3V mains adaptor Batteries and adaptor not supplied). The earphones supplied can be plugged into the 3.5mm Audio Output port which can also be used to play stereo audio over speakers or over a Hi-Fi system.

Features

- Audio cassette playback, FM radio, AM function, external voice recording via

integrated microphone.

- Cassette auto reverse function, AM/FM radio on and tuning controls.

- Tape or Radio function option.

- Integrated speakers and microphone.

- Telescopic antenna for improved AM/FM radio reception.

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Controls

1. DC-In socket

3. Tape/Radio switch

5. Earphone socket

7. Speaker

9. Radio antenna

11. Reverse once/Loop switch

13. Rewind

15. REC (record)

2. Tuner knob

4. Volume control

6. Tape door

8. AM/FM selector

10. Auto reverse

12. Fast forward

14. Play

16. Stop

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Operation

Inserting/replacing the batteries

You can power the cassette player with 2 x AA batteries. Slide open the battery compartment lid in the direction indicated to open. Insert the batteries (observing the polarity indicated on the casing), then close the battery compartment lid.

Playing cassette tapes

Open the tape compartment by lifting the tab marked 6, Press Play (14) / Forward (13) /

Rewind (12) control buttons to find and play the music you want and then Stop (16) to stop.

Press (10) to auto reverse (change the side of the tape that is playing).

Slide (11) Reverse once/Loop switch to the left and both sides will be played once. Slide (11)

Reverse once/Loop switch to the right and the tape will play both sides one after the other continuously until the Stop button (16) is pressed.

Tuning the radio

Switch the T/R button (3) to R to switch on the radio, use the AM/FM selector switch (8) to select AM or FM then turn the tuner knob to tune into your favourite radio station.

To switch off the radio Switch the T/R button (3) to T.

Recording

To record from the radio, open the cassette tape door, insert a tape, switch the T/R button (3) to R tune to the required radio station and press the REC button (15).

To record an external voice using the built-in microphone switch the T/R button (3) to T and then press the Record button (15). Press the REC button again to stop recording, rewind and playback to check the recording volume.

Maintenance

In order to get the best sound from your cassette player it is recommended that the heads are cleaned regularly (after approximately 10 hours).

Use a cotton cloth or cotton bud soaked with cleanser or alcohol to clean the play/record head, rubber rollers and capstan.

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Troubleshooting

Q1 The unit doesn’t work.

A1 The batteries are weak.

A2 The batteries are fitted the wrong way round, check polarity.

Q2 Cannot press REC (15).

A1 The safety tab on the cassette has been removed.

Q3 Nothing happens when you press Play (14).

A1 Rewind (13) or Fast Forward (12).

A2 Press Auto reverse (10) to play the other side.

Q3 Recording or Playback is distorted.

A1 Clean heads manually or with cleaning tape (not supplied).

Q4 The speaker produces no sound.

A1 The earphones are plugged in.

Q5 Volume is low.

A1 The batteries are weak.

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Waste electrical and electronic products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local

Authority for recycling advice.

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