4-1184.fm Page 1 Wednesday, June 28, 2000 8:53 AM Please read before using this equipment.
14-1184.fm Page 2 Wednesday, June 28, 2000 8:53 AM ˆ Contents Features ....................................................... 3 Preparation .................................................. Connecting Power .................................... Using Batteries .................................... Using AC or DC Power ........................ Connecting an Earphone ......................... Listening Safely ........................................ Traffic Safety ............................................
14-1184.fm Page 3 Wednesday, June 28, 2000 8:53 AM ˆ Features Your RadioShack Voice Activated Microcassette Recorder is ideal for quick notetaking. Its ultra-small size makes it easy to slip into a pocket, briefcase, or purse. You can use it at school, at business conferences, for dictation in the office, or anywhere on the go! You can record manually or set the recorder so sound activates recording.
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/playback time) or at normal speed (for better sound quality. Fast Play — lets you play a tape back at about 25% faster than normal speed, to save time when listening to a tape. Built-In Microphone and Speaker — lets you record and play back notes anywhere. External Microphone Jack — lets you use an external, wide-range microphone.
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 performance and longest life, we recommend RadioShack alkaline batteries. Cautions: • Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type. • Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities. 1.
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 batteries. Warning: Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury them. Caution: If you do not plan to use the recorder with batteries for several days, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.
14-1184.fm Page 7 Wednesday, June 28, 2000 8:53 AM specifications could damage the recorder or the adapter. • Always connect the adapter to the recorder before you connect it to a power source. When you finish, disconnect the adapter from the power source before you disconnect it from the recorder. 1. Set the AC or DC adapter’s voltage switch to 3V, if necessary. 2. Connect the Adaptaplug to the AC or DC adapter’s cord so the tip reads TIP+. 3. Insert the barrel plug into the recorder’s DC 3V jack.
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) microphone when recording. Your local RadioShack store carries a wide selection of earphones. Insert the earphone’s plug into the recorder’s EAR jack. The internal speaker automatically disconnects. LISTENING SAFELY To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use an earphone.
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 illegal 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. CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONE You can use an optional microphone with a 1/8-inch (3.5-mm) plug to extend the recording range.
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14-1184.fm Page 11 Wednesday, June 28, 2000 8:53 AM recording/playback time, or MC-90 microcassette tapes for up to 3 hours of recording/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. Follow these steps to load a microcassette tape. 1. Use a pencil to turn the cassette’s hub and remove any tape slack. Avoid touching the tape. 2. Press STOP/EJECT. The cassette compartment door opens. 3.
14-1184.fm Page 12 Wednesday, June 28, 2000 8:53 AM • Do not force down RECORD when a 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. 1. Load a tape. 2. Set TAPE SPEED as follows: • To double the tape’s recording/ playback time, set TAPE SPEED to 1.2.
14-1184.fm Page 13 Wednesday, June 28, 2000 8:53 AM To use voice-activated recording, set VOX to ON. To adjust MIC sensitivity, adjust VOL/MIC SENS as desired. Set TAPE SPEED according to the following chart for the desired results: Set Playback To Tape Plays Recording At 1.2 cm/s 1.2 same speed 2.4 NORMAL twice as fast 2.4 Fast Play two and one half times as fast Recording At 2.4 cm/s 1.2 half as fast 2.4 NORMAL same speed 2.4 Fast Play one fourth as fast Recording At Fast Play 1.
-1184.fm Page 14 Wednesday, June 28, 2000 8:53 AM 4. Press RECORD to begin recording. Both RECORD and PLAY lock down, and the RECORD/BATTERY indicator lights. Notes: • The VOL/MIC SENS setting determines the sound level that activates the VOX circuit and starts recording. At higher settings, a softer sound starts VOX recording. At lower settings, a louder sound starts VOX recording. • The built-in automatic level control (ALC) automatically sets the recording level once recording starts.
14-1184.fm Page 15 Wednesday, June 28, 2000 8:53 AM 5. To temporarily stop recording, slide PAUSE away from OFF. To resume recording, slide PAUSE to OFF. 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 pressing STOP/EJECT first. PLAYING A TAPE 1. Load a microcassette tape. 2. Set TAPE SPEED to the speed used when the tape was recorded.
14-1184.fm Page 16 Wednesday, June 28, 2000 8:53 AM Rewinding/Fast-Forwarding Slide REW/REVIEW FAST-F/CUE to REW/ REVIEW to rewind a tape, or to FAST-F/ CUE to fast-forward a tape. Caution: To protect the tape-handling parts, press STOP/EJECT or slide REW/REVIEW FAST-F/CUE to the center when the tape reaches its end. To hear the tape play at a faster speed, slide REW/REVIEW FAST-F/CUE to REW/ REVIEW or FAST-F/CUE during playback. Set the switch back to the center to resume normal playback.
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 000. 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 dirt, or motors, transformers, or other sources of strong magnetic fields.
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, simply record as usual. The tape recorder records over the previous recording. You can quickly erase both sides of a cassette tape using a bulk tape eraser. Preventing Accidental Erasure Microcassette tapes have two eraseprotection tabs — one for each side.
14-1184.fm Page 19 Wednesday, June 28, 2000 8:53 AM the hole originally covered by the eraseprotection tab. Caution: Removing the erase-protection tabs does not prevent a bulk eraser from erasing a microcassette tape. CLEANING THE TAPEHANDLING PARTS Dirt, dust or particles of the tape’s coating can accumulate on the tape heads and other parts that the tape touches. This can greatly reduce the performance of the recorder.
14-1184.fm Page 20 Wednesday, June 28, 2000 8:53 AM playback head, pinch roller, capstan and tape guides. Tape Guides Pinch Roller Capstan Record/Playback Head 4. Press STOP/EJECT to release the 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. Your local RadioShack store carries a full line of cassette recorder cleaning supplies.
14-1184.fm Page 21 Wednesday, June 28, 2000 8:53 AM ˆ Care To enjoy your RadioShack Voice Activated 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. • Handle the recorder gently and carefully. Do not drop it. • Keep the recorder away from dust and dirt. • Wipe the recorder with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.
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 (15/16 ips) and 1.2 cm/sec (15/32 ips) Recording Time (with MC-60 Microcassette): 2.4 cm/sec ......................... 30 min per side 1.2 cm/sec ......................... 60 min per side Power Output ...............................
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.
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 companyowned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.
