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- Page 1 14-1162.fm Page 1 Thursday, July 1, 1999 3:41 PM Cat. No. 14-1162 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. Micro-35 Auto-Reverse Microcassette Tape Recorder...
- Page 2 14-1162.fm Page 2 Thursday, July 1, 1999 3:41 PM FEATURES Your Optimus Micro-35 Auto-Reverse Mi- crocassette Tape Recorder is ideal for quick note-taking. Its ultra-small size makes it easy to slip into a pocket or brief- case. You can use it at school, at business...
- Page 3 14-1162.fm Page 3 Thursday, July 1, 1999 3:41 PM External Microphone Jack — lets you use an external microphone, so you can extend your recording range. Earphone Jack — lets you use an optional earphone to listen to a tape in privacy. Quick Record —...
- Page 4 14-1162.fm Page 4 Thursday, July 1, 1999 3:41 PM Power Options — let you power the re- corder from internal batteries, AC power (with an optional AC adapter), or vehicle battery power (with an optional DC adapt- er). We recommend you write your recorder’s serial number here.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
14-1162.fm Page 5 Thursday, July 1, 1999 3:41 PM CONTENTS Preparation ..........6 Before You Begin......6 Connecting to Power ....... 6 Using Batteries ......7 Using AC Power ..... 10 Using Vehicle Battery Power .. 12 Connecting an Earphone ....14 Listening Safely ...... -
Page 6: Preparation
Peel off this film before you use the Micro-35. CONNECTING TO POWER You can power your Micro-35 from any of the following: • Internal battery power • AC power (with an optional AC adapter) •... -
Page 7: Using Batteries
14-1162.fm Page 7 Thursday, July 1, 1999 3:41 PM Using Batteries You can use two AA batteries (not sup- plied) to power your Micro-35. We recom- mend alkaline batteries, such RadioShack Cat. No. 23-552. You can also use rechargeable nickel-cad- mium batteries (Cat. - Page 8 14-1162.fm Page 8 Thursday, July 1, 1999 3:41 PM Follow these steps to install batteries. 1. Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow until it stops, then lift up the cover. Caution: The battery compartment cover is attached to the recorder. Do not try to remove it.
- Page 9 • If you do not plan to use the Micro-35 for several days, or if you plan to use only AC or vehicle battery power, remove the batteries.
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Page 10: Using Ac Power
14-1162.fm Page 10 Thursday, July 1, 1999 3:41 PM Using AC Power To power the Micro-35 from an AC outlet, you need an AC adapter (not supplied), such as Cat. No. 273-1654, and an EIAJ 2.35 mm outer diameter/0.7 mm inner di- ameter adapter barrel plug (not supplied), such as Cat. - Page 11 14-1162.fm Page 11 Thursday, July 1, 1999 3:41 PM Follow these steps to power the Micro-35 from standard AC power. 1. Set the AC adapter’s voltage switch to 2. Attach the barrel plug to the AC adapter’s cord with the tip set to posi- tive (+).
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Page 12: Using Vehicle Battery Power
14-1162.fm Page 12 Thursday, July 1, 1999 3:41 PM Using Vehicle Battery Power To power the Micro-35 from your vehicle’s battery, you need a DC adapter (not sup- plied), such as Cat. No. 273-1801. Cautions: • You must use a DC adapter that sup- plies 3 volts DC power and delivers at least 200 milliamps. - Page 13 14-1162.fm Page 13 Thursday, July 1, 1999 3:41 PM Follow these steps to power the Micro-35 from your vehicle’s battery. 1. Set the DC adapter’s voltage switch to 2. Attach the 2.35 mm outer diameter/0.7 mm inner diameter barrel plug with the tip set to positive (+).
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Page 14: Connecting An Earphone
14-1162.fm Page 14 Thursday, July 1, 1999 3:41 PM CONNECTING AN EARPHONE You can use an optional earphone with a -inch plug to listen to a tape in privacy. Notes: • You can also use an earphone to listen to what the recorder picks up through the internal microphone or an external microphone. -
Page 15: Listening Safely
14-1162.fm Page 15 Thursday, July 1, 1999 3:41 PM Listening Safely To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use an earphone. • Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening. After you begin listening, adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level. -
Page 16: Connecting An External Microphone
14-1162.fm Page 16 Thursday, July 1, 1999 3:41 PM CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONE You can use an optional microphone with a -inch plug to extend your recording range. Your local RadioShack store carries a wide selection of microphones. Insert the microphone’s plug into the re- corder’s jack. -
Page 17: Operation
14-1162.fm Page 17 Thursday, July 1, 1999 3:41 PM OPERATION LOADING A MICROCASSETTE TAPE Note: We recommend MC-60 microcas- sette tapes for up to 2 hours of recording/ playback time, or MC-90 microcassette tapes for up to 3 hours of recording/play- back time. - Page 18 14-1162.fm Page 18 Thursday, July 1, 1999 3:41 PM 2. Press to open the cas- STOP/EJECT sette compartment door. Note: When you press STOP/EJECT is automatically set to REV/ . See “Playing a Tape” on Page 3. Insert the microcassette into the door’s guides so the microcassette’s open edge faces out.
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Page 19: Recording
14-1162.fm Page 19 Thursday, July 1, 1999 3:41 PM RECORDING You can record manually or use voice-acti- vated recording. When you use the VOX feature, recording begins when the record- er picks up sound and stops a few seconds after the sound stops. Follow these steps to record. - Page 20 14-1162.fm Page 20 Thursday, July 1, 1999 3:41 PM • For better sound quality, set SPEED . This setting allows 60 min- utes total recording/playback time on an MC-60 tape, or 90 minutes on an MC-90 tape. 3. Set as follows: MICSENS/VOX •...
- Page 21 14-1162.fm Page 21 Thursday, July 1, 1999 3:41 PM 4. Press both to begin PLAY recording. Both buttons lock down, and the record/battery indicator to the right of the jack lights. is set to MICSENS/VOX MICSENS recording begins immediately. If MICS- is set to , recording...
- Page 22 When one side of the tape records to the end, the tape’s direction automatically reverses, and the tape’s other side records. At the end of the other side, the Micro-35 automatically stops.
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Page 23: Playing A Tape
14-1162.fm Page 23 Thursday, July 1, 1999 3:41 PM PLAYING A TAPE 1. Load the microcassette tape. 2. Set to the speed used when SPEED the tape was recorded. 3. To listen to the tape at normal speed, NORMAL/F.PLAY NORMAL To listen to the tape at about 30% faster than normal, set NORMAL/... -
Page 24: Using Fast-Forward/Rewind
When one side of the tape plays to the end, the tape’s direction automatically reverses, and the tape’s other side plays. At the end of the other side, the Micro-35 automatically stops. Using Fast-Forward/Rewind With... -
Page 25: Quick Record
14-1162.fm Page 25 Thursday, July 1, 1999 3:41 PM If you slide during playback, you can hear the tape at a faster speed as it cues or reviews. When you release , the recorder resumes normal playback. If you slide when the tape is stopped, the button locks. -
Page 26: Using The Tape Counter
14-1162.fm Page 26 Thursday, July 1, 1999 3:41 PM USING THE TAPE COUNTER You can use the tape counter to mark loca- tions of specific sections of tape so you can easily return to them. Tape Counter Reset Button Press the reset button next to the tape counter to set the counter to at the be- ginning of a tape. -
Page 27: Tape Tips
14-1162.fm Page 27 Thursday, July 1, 1999 3:41 PM TAPE TIPS STORING CASSETTE TAPES Do not expose cassette tapes to high tem- peratures, high humidity, dust or dirt, or motors, transformers, or other sources with strong magnetic fields. PREVENTING ACCIDENTAL ERASURE Most microcassette tapes have an erase- protection tab for each side of the tape. -
Page 28: Erasing A Cassette Tape
14-1162.fm Page 28 Thursday, July 1, 1999 3:41 PM If you later decide to erase or record over the tape, place a piece of strong tape over the holes. Caution: Removing the erase-protection tabs does not prevent a tape from being erased by a bulk tape eraser. -
Page 29: Care
14-1162.fm Page 29 Thursday, July 1, 1999 3:41 PM CARE Your Optimus Micro-35 Auto-Reverse Mi- crocassette Tape Recorder is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your recorder so you can enjoy it for years. -
Page 30: Cleaning The Tape-Handling Parts
14-1162.fm Page 30 Thursday, July 1, 1999 3:41 PM • Use only fresh batteries of the required size type. Always remove old or weak batteries. They can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic circuits. Modifying or tampering with the recorder’s internal components can cause a malfunc- tion and might invalidate the recorder’s warranty. - Page 31 14-1162.fm Page 31 Thursday, July 1, 1999 3:41 PM 2. Press to expose the tape-han- PLAY dling parts. 3. Use a cotton swab dipped in tape head cleaning solution or denatured alcohol to gently clean the playback head, pinch rollers, capstan and tape guides.
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Page 32: Specifications
14-1162.fm Page 32 Thursday, July 1, 1999 3:41 PM SPECIFICATIONS Tape Type......Microcassette Tracks..2 Tracks, 1 Channel Monaural Drive System ....... Capstan Drive Tape Speed ..2.4 cm/sec. (15/16 ips) and 1.2 cm/sec. (15/32 ips) Recording Time (with MC-60 Microcas- sette): 2.4 cm/sec....30 min. - Page 33 14-1162.fm Page 33 Thursday, July 1, 1999 3:41 PM Vehicle Battery ....12V with DC Adapter (Cat. No. 273-1801) Typical Cassette Recording Time (with Alkaline Batteries) ....17 Hours Dimensions (HWD) ..4 ¥ 2 ¥ 1 in. (125 ¥ 64 ¥ 26 mm) Weight (with batteries) ..4.6 oz.
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- Page 36 14-1162.fm Page 36 Thursday, July 1, 1999 3:41 PM 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 au- thorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.