The Bogen CR100A manual explains operation, preset programming, maintenance, and antenna installation for the auto‑reverse cassette player with FM‑stereo/AM…
The Bogen CR100A combines an auto‑reverse cassette deck with a four‑band FM‑stereo/AM tuner. The manual provides detailed operating instructions, including power‑on procedures, volume and balance controls, tape functions, and radio tuning methods.
It also covers preset station storage, routine maintenance of the tape mechanism, and optional external antenna connections, plus technical specifications such as frequency ranges, power output, and dimensions.
| FM Frequency Range | 87.5 MHz – 108 MHz |
|---|---|
| FM Frequency Response | 30 Hz – 15 kHz |
| FM Stereo Separation | 35 dB (at 1 kHz) |
| AM Frequency Range | 522 kHz – 1620 kHz |
| Cassette Tape Speed | 4.75 cm/s |
| Wow and Flutter | 0.35 % (at 3 kHz) |
| Fast Winding Time | 185 s (C‑60) |
| Power Output (Stereo) | 1 W @ 8 Ω |
| Operating Voltage | 120 V AC / 60 Hz |
| Dimensions (W×H×D) | 7¼" × 2⅛" × 9¼" |
Turn the unit on by rotating the volume control knob clockwise until you hear a click; turn it off by rotating the knob counter‑clockwise until the click.
Saturate a cotton swab with isopropyl alcohol, locate the tape head with the cassette door open, and gently clean the head, capstans, and pinch rollers before allowing them to dry.
Use No. 8 AWG (or larger) aluminum wire for grounding, connect the antenna leads to the 300‑Ω terminals for a standard antenna or to the 75‑Ω terminals for a coaxial line, and remove any jumper wires from the unused terminals.