MB2190 O/M.QXD 3/31/03 3:07 PM Page 13 MB2190 User’s Guide Micro Cassette Recorder Before operating this product, please read these instructions completely.
MB2190 O/M.QXD 3/31/03 3:07 PM Page 1 LOCATION OF CONTROLS 1 2 8 9 10 3 4 5 6 7 11 12 13 14 17 15 18 19 20 16 1. MIC (Microphone) Jack 2. VOLUME/VOX Mic Sensitivity Control 3. Microcassette Compartment 4. Tape Counter Reset Button 5. Tape Counter 6. REC/BATT Indicator 7. Speaker 8. PHONES (Headphones) Jack 9. VOX (Voice Activation) ON/OFF Switch 10. Built-in Microphone 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. PAUSE (ON/OFF) Switch Record Button Play Button REW (REV)/F.
MB2190 O/M.QXD 3/31/03 3:07 PM Page 2 POWER SOURCES BATTERY INSTALLATION Open the battery compartment and insert two (2) "AAA" size batteries (not included) following 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. When they are weak, the indicator will appear dim. + — — + BATTERY PRECAUTIONS Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device: 1.
MB2190 O/M.QXD 3/31/03 3:07 PM Page 3 OPERATION TO PLAY A PRERECORDED MICROCASSETTE TAPE 1 2 Press the Stop/Eject button and insert a microcassette tape with the side to be played facing you. Close the Cassette Compartment. Slide the TAPE SPEED switch to the tape speed used when recorded. 3 4 2 1 Press the Play button ❶ to start playback and adjust the VOLUME/VOX Mic Sensitivity control ❷ as desired. To stop the tape before it reaches the end, press the Stop/Eject button.
MB2190 O/M.QXD 3/31/03 3:07 PM Page 4 OPERATION (CONTINUED) TO FAST REWIND/REVIEW A MICROCASSETTE TAPE 1 2 1 1 2 To rapidly rewind a microcassette tape in the Stop mode, slide the REW (REV)/F.F (CUE) switch ❶ to the REW (REV) position. Press the Stop/Eject button ❷ when you reached the desired position. 2 To rapidly review a microcassette tape, press the Play button ❶ and then slide and hold the REW (REV)/F.F (CUE) switch ❷ to the REW (REV) position.
MB2190 O/M.QXD 3/31/03 3:07 PM Page 5 OPERATION (CONTINUED) TO PAUSE A CASSETTE TAPE This unit can pause the microcassette while Recording, Playback, Rewind or Fast Forward 1 2 To pause Recording, Playback, Rewind or Fast Forward, slide the PAUSE switch to the ON position. To resume, slide back to the OFF position. TAPE COUNTER The tape counter is helpful in locating particular portions of the tape.
MB2190 O/M.QXD 3/31/03 3:07 PM Page 6 OPERATION (CONTINUED) NORMAL RECORDING This unit is capable of recording only when sound is heard. To use this feature, see the next page. For normal recording, follow the steps below. 1 2 Press the Stop/Eject button and insert a microcassette tape with the side to be played facing you and the Erase Prevention Tab intact (see note below). Close the Cassette Compartment. Slide the TAPE SPEED switch to the desired tape speed.
MB2190 O/M.QXD 3/31/03 3:07 PM Page 7 OPERATION (CONTINUED) VOICE ACTIVATED (VOX) RECORDING Voice activated recording will allow dictation only when you speak. When the unit detects a pause of a few seconds, it will temporarily stop recording until it detects sound again. 1 2 1 2 Press the Stop/Eject button and insert a microcassette tape with the side to be played facing you. Close the Cassette Compartment.
MB2190 O/M.QXD 3/31/03 3:07 PM Page 8 OPERATION (CONTINUED) CUE MARKER The cue marker will allow you to record a tone on the microcassette for easy locating after you record. 1 2 While recording, press and hold the CUE MARKER button for three seconds; a tone will then be recorded on the microcassette at that point. When playing the message back, the cue marker tone will NOT be heard at the point it was recorded. Slide and hold the REW (REV)/F.F (CUE) switch to either the REW (REV) or the F.
MB2190 O/M.QXD 3/31/03 3:07 PM Page 9 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. On the cassette there is an erase prevention tab on each side. To prevent accidental erasing, break out these tabs with a screwdriver.
MB2190 O/M.QXD 3/31/03 3:07 PM Page 10 CARE AND MAINTENANCE (CONTINUED) CLEANING Clean the tape head, capstan and pinch roller using a cotton swab slightly moistened with alcohol. Avoid scratching the head surface. To clean the unit housing, use a soft cloth slightly dampened with water and wipe dry. CAUTION: Never use chemicals such as benzene or paint thinner for cleaning, otherwise the case may be deformed or discolored. Traffic Safety • Do not use while operating a motorized vehicle.
MB2190 O/M.QXD 3/31/03 3:07 PM Page 11 SPECIFICATIONS Tape Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4cm/sec or 1.2cm/sec Frequency Response. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250-4500Hz Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25mm (8 Ohm) Power Source . . . . 3V, “AAA” size x 2 batteries (Not Included) Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 x 65 x 23 mm Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MB2190 O/M.QXD 3/31/03 3:07 PM Page 12 Memcorp, Inc. Weston, FL Printed in Hong Kong Visit our website at www.memorexelectronics.
