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Optimus 14-1168 Owner's Manual

Optimus 14-1168 Owner's Manual

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14-1168.fm Page 1 Thursday, January 20, 2000 2:05 PM
Cat. No. 14-1168
OWNER'S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
Micro-40
Micro Cassette Recorder
with VOX

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  • Page 1 14-1168.fm Page 1 Thursday, January 20, 2000 2:05 PM Cat. No. 14-1168 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. Micro-40 Micro Cassette Recorder with VOX...
  • Page 2 14-1168.fm Page 2 Thursday, January 20, 2000 2:05 PM FEATURES Your Optimus Micro-40 Micro Cassette Record with VOX is ideal for quick note-tak- ing. Its ultra-small size makes it easy to slip into a pocket or briefcase. You can use it at...
  • Page 3 14-1168.fm Page 3 Thursday, January 20, 2000 2:05 PM Quick Record — lets you instantly change from playback to recording. Built-In Microphone and Speaker — let you record and play back notes anywhere. External Microphone Jack — lets you use an external, wide range microphone.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    14-1168.fm Page 4 Thursday, January 20, 2000 2:05 PM CONTENTS Preparation ... 5 Connecting Power ... 5 Using Batteries ... 5 Using AC Power ... 7 Using Vehicle Battery Power ... 8 Connecting an Earphone ... 10 Connecting an External Microphone . 12 Operation ...

  • Page 5: Preparation

    14-1168.fm Page 5 Thursday, January 20, 2000 2:05 PM PREPARATION CONNECTING POWER Using Batteries You can power your recorder with two AA bat- teries (not supplied). For the best perfor- mance and longest life, we recommend RadioShack alkaline batteries. Warning: Dispose of old batteries promptly;...
  • Page 6 14-1168.fm Page 6 Thursday, January 20, 2000 2:05 PM 1. Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow. 2. Insert the batteries into the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside. 3. Replace the cover.

  • Page 7: Using Ac Power

    14-1168.fm Page 7 Thursday, January 20, 2000 2:05 PM Using AC Power You can power the Micro-40 from an AC out- let using an AC adapter (not supplied), such as RadioShack Cat. No. 273-1654. Cautions: You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies 3 volts DC and delivers at least 300 mA.

  • Page 8: Using Vehicle Battery Power

    14-1168.fm Page 8 Thursday, January 20, 2000 2:05 PM Follow these steps to power the Micro-40 from standard AC power. 1. Set the AC adapter's voltage switch to 3V. 2. Insert the 3.4 mm outer diameter/1.3 mm inner diameter barrel plug into the AC adapter's cord so it reads TIP+.
  • Page 9 14-1168.fm Page 9 Thursday, January 20, 2000 2:05 PM Cautions: You must use a power source that supplies 3 volts DC and delivers at least 300 mA. Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the Micro-40's DC 3V jack.

  • Page 10: Connecting An Earphone

    14-1168.fm Page 10 Thursday, January 20, 2000 2:05 PM 3. Insert the barrel plug into the Micro-40's jack. DC 3V Note: Inserting the barrel plug into the Micro-40's DC 3V jack disconnects the internal batteries. 4. Plug the other end of the DC adapter into the vehicle's cigarette-lighter socket.

  • Page 11: Listening Safely

    14-1168.fm Page 11 Thursday, January 20, 2000 2:05 PM Insert the earphone's plug into the recorder's EAR jack. The internal speaker automatically disconnects. Earphone Jack Listening Safely To protect your hearing, follow these guide- lines when you use an earphone.

  • Page 12: Traffic Safety

    14-1168.fm Page 12 Thursday, January 20, 2000 2:05 PM not cause discomfort might still damage your hearing. 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 illegal in some areas.

  • Page 13: Operation

    14-1168.fm Page 13 Thursday, January 20, 2000 2:05 PM OPERATION LOADING A MICROCASSETTE TAPE Note: We recommend MC-60 microcassette tapes for up to 2 hours of recording/playback time, or MC-90 microcassette tapes for up to 3 hours of recording/playback time. We do...

  • Page 14: Recording

    14-1168.fm Page 14 Thursday, January 20, 2000 2:05 PM out and the full reel positioned toward the top of the recorder. 4. Close the door. RECORDING Cautions: • Do not change the tape speed while recording. • Do not force down...
  • Page 15 14-1168.fm Page 15 Thursday, January 20, 2000 2:05 PM 1. Set 2. Load a tape. 3. Set on the side of the TAPE SPEED recorder as follows: • To double the tape’s recording/play- back time, set TAPE SPEED setting allows 120 minutes of total...
  • Page 16 14-1168.fm Page 16 Thursday, January 20, 2000 2:05 PM 4. Press to begin recording. Both lock down, and the record/bat- PLAY tery indicator (to the right of the tape counter) lights. Notes: • The setting determines the VOLUME sound level that activates the VOX cir- cuit and starts recording.

  • Page 17: Manual Recording

    14-1168.fm Page 17 Thursday, January 20, 2000 2:05 PM Manual Recording 1. Set 2. Load a tape. 3. Set to double the TAPE SPEED recording time, or to for better sound quality. 4. Press also locks down). PLAY Recording starts and the built in auto- matic level control sets the recording level.

  • Page 18: Playing A Tape

    14-1168.fm Page 18 Thursday, January 20, 2000 2:05 PM PLAYING A TAPE 1. Load the microcassette tape. 2. Set to the speed used when TAPE SPEED the tape was recorded. 3. Press to begin play. PLAY...

  • Page 19: Rewinding/Fast-Forwarding

    14-1168.fm Page 19 Thursday, January 20, 2000 2:05 PM 4. Adjust to a comfortable listening VOLUME level. 5. The tape automatically stops when it reaches the end. Press STOP/EJECT stop playback sooner. Rewinding/Fast-Forwarding Slide REW/REVIEW FAST-F/CUE to rewind a tape, or to...

  • Page 20: Quick Review

    14-1168.fm Page 20 Thursday, January 20, 2000 2:05 PM Caution: To protect the tape-handling parts, press or slide STOP/EJECT REW/REVIEW to the center when the tape FAST-F/CUE reaches the end. To hear the tape play at a faster speed as it...

  • Page 21: Using The Tape Counter

    14-1168.fm Page 21 Thursday, January 20, 2000 2:05 PM USING THE TAPE COUNTER You can use the tape counter to note different locations on your tape during recording or playback. Before playing or recording a tape, rewind the tape completely and press the counter reset button to set the counter to .

  • Page 22: Tape Tips

    14-1168.fm Page 22 Thursday, January 20, 2000 2:05 PM TAPE TIPS STORING CASSETTE TAPES Do not expose microcassette tapes to high temperatures, high humidity, dust or dirt, or motors, transformers, or other sources of strong magnetic fields. RESTORING TAPE TENSION...

  • Page 23: Erasing Tapes

    14-1168.fm Page 23 Thursday, January 20, 2000 2:05 PM ERASING TAPES To record over a microcassette tape, simply record as usual. The tape recorder records over the previous recording. You can quickly erase both sides of a cas- sette tape using a RadioShack bulk tape eraser.
  • Page 24 14-1168.fm Page 24 Thursday, January 20, 2000 2:05 PM tabs. This prevents from being RECORD pressed. Side A Tab If you later decide to record on a tape side af- ter you have removed the erase-protection tab, place a piece of strong plastic tape over that side’s erase-protection hole.

  • Page 25: Care

    14-1168.fm Page 25 Thursday, January 20, 2000 2:05 PM CARE To enjoy your Your Optimus Micro-40 Micro Cassette Recorder for a long time: • Keep the recorder dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. • Handle the recorder gently and carefully.
  • Page 26 14-1168.fm Page 26 Thursday, January 20, 2000 2:05 PM 20 hours of tape player operation, follow these steps to clean the tape-handling parts or use a RadioShack microcassette deck cleaning kit. 1. Remove the batteries and disconnect any other power source.
  • Page 27 14-1168.fm Page 27 Thursday, January 20, 2000 2:05 PM 4. Press to release the tape- STOP/EJECT handling parts. Then close the cassette compartment cover power. Note: For easier cleaning, you can use a mi- crocassette cleaner kit, which includes a spe- cial cleaning cassette.

  • Page 28: Specifications

    14-1168.fm Page 28 Thursday, January 20, 2000 2:05 PM SPECIFICATIONS Tape Type ... Microcassette Tracks ... 2 Tracks, 1 Channel Monaural Drive System ... Capstan Drive Tape Speed ... 2.4 cm/sec. ( 1.2 cm/sec. ( Recording Time (with MC-60 Microcassette): 2.4 cm/sec ...
  • Page 29 14-1168.fm Page 29 Thursday, January 20, 2000 2:05 PM Typical Microcassette Recording Time (with Alkaline Batteries) ... 18 Hours Dimensions (HWD) ... 5.0 × 2.5 × 1 In. (126 × 62 × 26 mm) Weight (with batteries) ... 6.7 oz. (190 g) Specifications are typical;...
  • Page 30 14-1168.fm Page 30 Thursday, January 20, 2000 2:05 PM NOTES...
  • Page 31 14-1168.fm Page 31 Thursday, January 20, 2000 2:05 PM Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufac- turing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from Ra-...
  • Page 32 14-1168.fm Page 32 Thursday, January 20, 2000 2:05 PM (Continued) In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, unless otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor;...

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