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- Page 1 14-1184.fm Page 1 Wednesday, June 28, 2000 8:53 AM Voice Activated Microcassette Recorder...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
14-1184.fm Page 2 Wednesday, June 28, 2000 8:53 AM ˆ Contents Features ............3 Preparation ..........5 Connecting Power ........5 Using Batteries ........5 Using AC or DC Power ......6 Connecting an Earphone ......7 Listening Safely ........8 Traffic Safety .......... -
Page 3: Features
14-1184.fm Page 3 Wednesday, June 28, 2000 8:53 AM ˆ Features Your RadioShack Voice Activated Micro- cassette Recorder is ideal for quick note- taking. Its ultra-small size makes it easy to slip into a pocket, briefcase, or purse. You can use it at school, at business confer- ences, for dictation in the office, or any- where on the go! You can record manually or set the recorder so sound activates re-... - Page 4 14-1184.fm Page 4 Wednesday, June 28, 2000 8:53 AM Tape Speed Switch — lets you record and play back a tape at a slower speed (which provides twice the recording/play- back time) or at normal speed (for better sound quality. Fast Play —...
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Page 5: Preparation
14-1184.fm Page 5 Wednesday, June 28, 2000 8:53 AM ˆ Preparation CONNECTING POWER Using Batteries You can power your recorder from two AA batteries (not supplied). For the best per- formance and longest life, we recommend RadioShack alkaline batteries. Cautions: •... -
Page 6: Using Ac Or Dc Power
14-1184.fm Page 6 Wednesday, June 28, 2000 8:53 AM When the RECORD/BATTERY indicator lights dimly or not at all or the recorder stops operating properly, replace the bat- teries. Warning: Dispose batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury them. Caution: If you do not plan to use the re- corder with batteries for several days, re- move the batteries. -
Page 7: Connecting An Earphone
14-1184.fm Page 7 Wednesday, June 28, 2000 8:53 AM specifications could damage the re- corder or the adapter. • Always connect the adapter to the recorder before you connect it to a power source. When you finish, dis- connect the adapter from the power source before you disconnect it from the recorder. -
Page 8: Listening Safely
14-1184.fm Page 8 Wednesday, June 28, 2000 8:53 AM Note: You can also use an earphone to monitor what the recorder picks up through the internal (or external) micro- phone when recording. Your local Ra- dioShack store carries a wide selection of earphones. -
Page 9: Traffic Safety
14-1184.fm Page 9 Wednesday, June 28, 2000 8:53 AM TRAFFIC SAFETY Do not wear an earphone while operating a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle. This can create a traffic hazard and could be il- legal in some areas. Even though some earphones let you hear some outside sounds when listening at normal volume levels, they still can present a traffic hazard. -
Page 10: Operation
14-1184.fm Page 10 Wednesday, June 28, 2000 8:53 AM ˆ Operation A QUICK LOOK AT THE RECORDER’S CONTROLS MIC Jack EAR Jack VOL/MIC SENS Microphone PAUSE RECORD REW/REVIEW FAST F/CUE PLAY STOP/EJECT TAPE SPEED RECORD/BATTERY Indicator TAPE COUNTER LOADING A MICROCASSETTE TAPE Note: We recommend normal bias MC-60 microcassette tapes for up to 2 hours of... -
Page 11: Recording
14-1184.fm Page 11 Wednesday, June 28, 2000 8:53 AM recording/playback time, or MC-90 micro- cassette tapes for up to 3 hours of record- ing/playback time. We do not recommend long-playing microcassette tapes such as MC-120s, because they are extremely thin and can easily tangle in the playback mechanism. - Page 12 14-1184.fm Page 12 Wednesday, June 28, 2000 8:53 AM • Do not force down when a RECORD cassette erase-protection tab is not in place. (See “Preventing Accidental Erasure” on Page 18.) You can record manually or use VOX (voice-activated) recording. When you use VOX, recording begins when the recorder picks up sound and stops a few seconds after the sound stops.
- Page 13 14-1184.fm Page 13 Wednesday, June 28, 2000 8:53 AM To use voice-activated recording , set . To adjust MIC sensitivity, adjust as desired. VOL/MIC SENS according to the fol- TAPE SPEED lowing chart for the desired results: Tape Plays Set Playback Recording At 1.2 cm/s same speed 2.4 NORMAL...
- Page 14 14-1184.fm Page 14 Wednesday, June 28, 2000 8:53 AM 4. Press to begin recording. RECORD Both lock down, RECORD PLAY and the RECORD/BATTERY indica- tor lights. Notes: • The setting deter- VOL/MIC SENS mines the sound level that acti- vates the VOX circuit and starts recording.
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Page 15: Using Quick Record
14-1184.fm Page 15 Wednesday, June 28, 2000 8:53 AM 5. To temporarily stop recording, slide away from . To resume PAUSE recording, slide PAUSE 6. Recording stops when the tape reaches its end. To stop it sooner, press STOP/EJECT Using Quick Record During playback, you can press RECORD to immediately start recording without... -
Page 16: Rewinding/Fast-Forwarding
14-1184.fm Page 16 Wednesday, June 28, 2000 8:53 AM Rewinding/Fast-Forwarding Slide REW/REVIEW FAST-F/CUE REW/ to rewind a tape, or to REVIEW FAST-F/ to fast-forward a tape. Caution: To protect the tape-handling parts, press or slide STOP/EJECT REW/RE- to the center when the VIEW FAST-F/CUE tape reaches its end. -
Page 17: Tape Tips
14-1184.fm Page 17 Wednesday, June 28, 2000 8:53 AM Before playing or recording a tape, rewind the tape completely and press the counter reset button to set the counter to . As the tape moves, the counter advances. ˆ Tape Tips STORING CASSETTE TAPES Do not expose microcassette tapes to high temperatures, high humidity, dust or... -
Page 18: Erasing Tapes
14-1184.fm Page 18 Wednesday, June 28, 2000 8:53 AM Caution: Be careful not to damage the microcassette when tapping it. Do not touch the exposed tape or allow any sharp objects near the cassette. ERASING TAPES To record over a microcassette tape, sim- ply record as usual. -
Page 19: Cleaning The Tape-Handling Parts
14-1184.fm Page 19 Wednesday, June 28, 2000 8:53 AM the hole originally covered by the erase- protection tab. Caution: Removing the erase-protection tabs does not prevent a bulk eraser from erasing a microcassette tape. CLEANING THE TAPE- HANDLING PARTS Dirt, dust or particles of the tape’s coating can accumulate on the tape heads and other parts that the tape touches. - Page 20 14-1184.fm Page 20 Wednesday, June 28, 2000 8:53 AM playback head, pinch roller, capstan and tape guides. Tape Pinch Roller Capstan Guides Record/Playback Head 4. Press to release the STOP/EJECT tape-handling parts. Then close the cassette compartment cover and reconnect power. Note: For easier cleaning, you can use a microcassette cleaner kit, which includes a special cleaning cassette.
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Page 21: Care
14-1184.fm Page 21 Wednesday, June 28, 2000 8:53 AM ˆ Care To enjoy your RadioShack Voice Activat- ed Microcassette Recorder for a long time: • Keep the recorder dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. • Use and store the recorder only in normal temperature environments. -
Page 22: Specifications
14-1184.fm Page 22 Wednesday, June 28, 2000 8:53 AM ˆ Specifications Tape Type ........Microcassette Tracks ....2 tracks, 1 Channel Monaural Drive System ......Capstan Drive Tape Speed ....2.4 cm/sec ( ips) and 1.2 cm/sec ( ips) Recording Time (with MC-60 Microcassette): 2.4 cm/sec ...... - Page 23 14-1184.fm Page 23 Wednesday, June 28, 2000 8:53 AM Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice. Specifications...
- Page 24 14-1184.fm Page 24 Wednesday, June 28, 2000 8:53 AM Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company- owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.