Memorex MB2186A - MB Microcassette Dictaphone User Manual
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- Page 1 MB2186A “A” User’s Guide M I I C C R R O O C C A A S S S S E E T T T T E E R R E E C C O O R R D D E E R R Before operating this product, please read these instructions completely.
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Page 2: Safety Precautions
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SER- VICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALI- FIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. DANGEROUS VOLTAGE: The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equi- lateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of... -
Page 3: Surge Protectors
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS INFORMATION: This equipment complies with Class B digital device regulations. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. - Page 4 Dear Customer: Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you’ve just pur- chased is only the start of your musical enjoyment. Now it’s time to consider how you can maximize the fun and excitement your equip- ment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level.
- Page 5 Decibel Level Example Quiet library, soft whispers Living room, refrigerator, bedroom away from traffic Light traffic, normal conversation, quiet office Air conditioner at 20 feet, sewing machine Vacuum cleaner, hair dryer, noisy restaurant Average city traffic, garbage disposals, alarm clock at two feet THE FOLLOWING NOISES CAN BE DANGEROUS UNDER CON- STANT EXPOSURE:...
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Page 6: Location Of Controls
LOCATION OF CONTROLS FRONT SIDE 1. Built-in Microphone ON/OFF Switch 2. MIC (Microphone) Jack (Side of unit) (Top of unit) 9. REC/BATT Indicator 3. EAR (Earphones) Jack 10. Speaker (Top of unit) 11. Battery Compartment 4. VOLUME/VAC Mic (Rear of unit) Sensitivity Control 12. -
Page 7: Power Sources
POWER SOURCES BATTERY INSTALLATION Open the battery compartment and insert – two (2) "AA" size batteries (not included) fol- lowing the polarity diagram. Put the battery – compartment cover back into place. NOTE: The REC/BATT indicator will brightly light during recording when batteries are fresh. -
Page 8: Operation
OPERATION TO PLAY A PRERECORDED MICROCASSETTE TAPE Press the STOP/EJECT Slide the TAPE SPEED button and insert a micro- switch to the tape speed cassette tape with the used when recorded. side to be played facing you and the exposed tape facing the right. - Page 9 OPERATION (CONTINUED) Set the VOLUME/VAC Press the PLAY button 1 Mic Sensitivity control to to begin playback. the desired level. When finished listening, press the STOP/EJECT button 2 to stop playback. EAR (EARPHONES) JACK For private listening, connect earphones (not included) to this jack. The speaker is automatically disconnected when the earphones plug is inserted in the jack.
- Page 10 OPERATION (CONTINUED) TO FAST REWIND/REVIEW A MICROCASSETTE TAPE rapidly rewind To rapidly review a micro- microcassette tape in the cassette tape, press the Stop mode, slide the PLAY button ‚ and then REW (REV)/F.F switch ‚ slide and hold the REW to the REW (REV) posi- (REV)/F.F switch ƒ...
- Page 11 OPERATION (CONTINUED) TO FAST FORWARD/CUE A MICROCASSETTE TAPE To rapidly forward a To rapidly cue a micro- microcassette tape in the cassette tape, press the Stop mode, slide the PLAY button ‚ and then REW (REV)/F.F switch ‚ slide and hold the REW to the F.F position.
- Page 12 OPERATION (CONTINUED) TO PAUSE A CASSETTE TAPE This unit can pause the To resume, slide back to microcassette while the OFF position. recording, playing back, rewinding or fast forward- ing. To pause recording, playback, rewind or fast forward, slide the PAUSE switch to the ON position.
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Page 13: Tape Counter
OPERATION (CONTINUED) TAPE COUNTER TAPE SPEED SWITCH Set to one of the following The tape counter is help- positions: ful in locating particular portions of the tape. 2.4: NORMAL SPEED: The tape counter will Compatible with most sin- count up or down when gle-speed microcassette playing, recording, fast recorders. -
Page 14: Normal Recording
OPERATION (CONTINUED) NORMAL RECORDING Slide the TAPE SPEED This unit is capable of record- switch to the desired tape ing only when sound is heard. To use this feature, see page speed. 15. For normal recording, press the STOP/EJECT button and insert a microcassette tape with the side to be record- ed facing you and the exposed... - Page 15 OPERATION (CONTINUED) For constant recording, Speak into the built-in slide the VAC ON/OFF microphone 1 or insert a switch ‚ to the OFF posi- microphone (not includ- tion and press the REC ed) into the MIC jack 2 button ƒ; the PLAY button and speak into it in a nor- mal tone of voice.
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Page 16: Voice Activated Recording
OPERATION (CONTINUED) VOICE ACTIVATED RECORDING Voice activated recording will For voice activated recording, allow dictation only when you slide the VAC ON/OFF switch speak. When the unit detects a ‚ to the ON position and press pause of a few seconds, it will the REC button ƒ;... - Page 17 OPERATION (CONTINUED) NOTES: • The first few sounds acti- vate the recorder and may not be recorded. • A variation in voice level during recording will not stop the unit; two seconds of silence is required to stop the recording. •...
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Page 18: Care And Maintenance
CARE AND MAINTENANCE SAFEGUARD AGAINST ACCIDENTAL ERASURE When a new recording is made, any program material previously recorded is automatically erased and only the new recording remains. To safeguard valuable recordings from being erased accidentally, the cassette and the deck are equipped with a special device. -
Page 19: Traffic Safety
CARE AND MAINTENANCE (CONT.) CASSETTE TAPE USAGE Use only high-quality tapes. If there is any slack in the tape, remove it before inserting the cassette. To do so, place a pencil in one of the hubs and rotate it until the slack is taken up. Clean the tape head, capstan and pinch roller using a cotton swab slightly moistened with alcohol. -
Page 20: Specifications
OR CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE AT (954) 660-7100. PLEASE KEEP ALL PACKAGING MATERIAL FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS IN CASE YOU NEED TO RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO YOUR PLACE OF PURCHASE OR MEMOREX. FOR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES, CONTACT FOX INTERNA- TIONAL AT 1-800-321-6993. - Page 21 Memcorp, Inc. Weston, FL Printed in Hong Kong Visit our website at www.memorexelectronics.com...