Emerson EPC-1000 Portable Cassette Player & Recorder AM/FM Radio
Plays and records cassettes, receives AM 520–1710 kHz and FM 87.5–108 MHz radio, includes built-in speaker, 3.5 mm headphone jack, auto-stop and earbuds
- ColorBlack
- SpeakerPortable, Cassette Player, Cassette Recorder, Built-in Speak
- Headphone Jack3.5mm
- Power Requirements0 volts, Battery Powered
- Dimensions20'
- Weight0.274 kilograms
- Play cassettes and record audio directly
- Tune AM 520 – 1710 KHz and FM 87.5 – 108 MHz stations
- Built-in mono speaker for shared listening
- 5 mm headphone jack for private audio
- Auto-stop protects tapes at end of side
Portable cassette player and recorder
The Emerson EPC-1000 plays and records standard cassette tapes while also receiving AM and FM broadcast radio. A built-in mono speaker allows shared listening, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack is provided for private use. The unit is powered by batteries or a 3 V DC adapter, neither of which is included.
Suits listeners who want a simple tape deck
Buyers who need Bluetooth streaming, USB recording or digital file conversion will not find those functions here. The device has no internal storage beyond the cassette itself and cannot connect to a computer or phone for audio transfer.
Auto-stop protects tapes during long sessions
When a cassette reaches its end the mechanism halts automatically, reducing wear on both the tape and the motor. Battery operation means playback time depends on the cells used, and the mono speaker output remains consistent without active cooling requirements.
Highlights
- Play cassettes and record audio directly
- Tune AM 520 – 1710 KHz and FM 87.5 – 108 MHz stations
- Built-in mono speaker for shared listening
- 5 mm headphone jack for private audio
- Auto-stop protects tapes at end of side
Specifications
| Brand | Emerson |
|---|---|
| Model | EPC-1000 |
| Part Number | EPC-1000 |
| Color | Black |
| Speaker | Portable, Cassette Player, Cassette Recorder, Built-in Speaker, Auto-Stop Function |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5mm |
| Power Requirements | 0 volts, Battery Powered |
| Dimensions | 20' |
| Weight | 0.274 kilograms |
Questions about this item
Does the Emerson EPC-1000 come with everything needed to start recording, or do I need to supply my own cassette tapes?
The player records onto standard cassette tapes which are not included; you will need to provide your own blank tapes to begin recording.
Can I connect this portable cassette player to an older amplifier using the 3.5mm headphone jack?
Yes, the 3.5mm headphone jack provides a line-level output that can be fed into any amplifier or receiver with a matching aux input.
How can I verify the AM/FM tuner is receiving stations correctly after inserting batteries?
Extend the telescopic antenna, select AM or FM, and turn the tuning dial; clear audio through the built-in speaker or earbuds confirms the tuner is working across the 520–1710 kHz AM and 87.5–108 MHz FM ranges.
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