Optimus MICRO-39 User's Manual
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1. S ZI Cue Review lets you hear a recording as you fast forward or rewind a tape so you can quickly locate a specific passage on the tape Built In Microphone and Speaker let you record and play back notes anywhere External Microphone Jack lets you use an external wide range microphone Fast Play lets you play a tape about 30 faster than normal so you can hear the entire tape quickly or reach certain passages faster Automatic Level Control ALC Circuit au tomatically sets the recording level AC Bias Circuit ensures a high signal to noise ratio with low distortion Three Power Options you can power the recorder from standard AC power using an op tional AC adapter two AA batteries not sup plied or a vehicle s battery using an optional DC adapter We recommend you write your recorder s serial number here The number is inside the battery compartment Serial Number A 14 1167 fm Page 4 Thursday January 20 2000 2 02 PM A ad CONTENTS ANS Preparation cccccsseeessseeessceeesssseesseseeeseeenens 5 Connecting POWE cceeeeeeeeeeeeteees 5 Using Batteries oee 5 Using AC POWE eccceeceeeeteeeteeeeeeees 7 Using Vehicle Power cere 8 Connecting an Earphone eee 10 Listening Safely ceeeeeeseeseeereeee 11 Traffic Safety nirso etsisi 12 Connecting an External Microphone eeeeeeeeees 12 Operation siro cc ccce2. Never leave dead or weak batteries in the Micro 39 Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic circuits Do not mix old and new batteries different types of batteries standard alkaline or rechargeable or rechargeable batteries of different capacities A 14 1167 fm Page 6 Thursday January 20 2000 2 02 PM A ole 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 If RECORD BATT lights dimly during recording or it does not light at all replace the batteries Note If you do not plan to use the Micro 39 for several days or if you plan to use only AC or vehicle battery power remove the batteries 6 tie A 14 1167 fm Page 7 Thursday January 20 2000 2 02 PM A Using AC Power You can power the Micro 39 using an 3 300 mA AC adapter and a size H Adaptaplug nei ther supplied Both are available at your local RadioShack store Cautions You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies 3V DC and delivers at least 300 mA Its cen ter tip must be set to negative and its plug must fit the Micro 39 s DC 3V jack Using an adapter that does not meet these speci fications could damage the Micro 39 or the adapter e Always connect the AC adapter to the Micro 39 before you connect it to AC power When you finis
3. Follow these steps to power the Micro 39 from your vehicle s battery ZA 1 SS nk 1 Set the DC adapter s voltage switch to 3V 2 Insert the AC adapter s Adaptaplug into the adapter s cord so it reads TIP S 14 1167 fm Page 10 Thursday January 20 2000 2 02 PM A SA ZI 3 Insert the barrel plug into the Micro 39 s DC 3V jack Note Inserting the barrel plug into the Micro 39 s DC 3V jack disconnects the internal batteries 4 Plug the other end of the DC adapter into the vehicle s cigarette lighter socket CONNECTING AN EARPHONE You can use an optional mono earphone with a g inch 3 5 mm plug to listen privately to the Micro 39 Notes e You can also use an earphone to monitor what the recorder picks up through the internal or an external microphone e While you can connect stereo earphones they produce sound only from the left ear piece e Your local RadioShack store carries a wide selection of earphones 10 P d A 14 1167 fm Page 11 Thursday January 20 2000 2 02 PM A 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 e Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening After you begin listen ing adjust the volume to a comfortable lis tening level e D
4. A 14 1167 fm Page 1 Thursday January 20 2000 2 02 PM A Cat No 14 1167 OWNER S MANUAL o g l Please read before using this equipment Microcassette Recorder with VOX OPTIMUS e a 960 A 14 1167 fm Page 2 Thursday January 20 2000 2 02 PM IN FEATURES Your Optimus Micro 39 Microcassette Record er is ideal for quick note taking The recorder s handstrap and 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 you are on the go You can record manually or set the recorder so sound activates recording Your recorder includes these features Voice Activated Recording VOX lets you set the Micro 39 so it records when it picks up sound and stops a few seconds after the sound stops Auto Stop stops the tape when the recorder reaches the end of the tape during recording playback fast forward or rewind Tape Counter with Reset Button lets you note specific points in a tape for later reference Tape Speed Switch lets you record and play back tape at twice the normal recording playback time at a slower speed or at normal speed for maximum sound quality 1999 Tandy Corporation All Rights Reserved Optimus RadioShack and Adaptaplugare registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation A 14 1167 fm Page 3 Thursday January 20 2000 2 02 PM A
5. AST F to REV REW to hear a portion of what you have just recorded without first pressing STOP EJECT and PLAY To stop the quick review slide REV REW CUE FAST F to its center position To re sume recording press STOP EJECT then RECORD 20 A 14 1167 fm Page 21 Thursday January 20 2000 2 02 PM A SA ZI USING THE TAPE COUNTER You can use the tape counter to note different locations on your tape during recording or play back Before playing or recording a tape rewind the tape completely and press the counter s reset button to set the counter to 000 As the tape moves the counter advances 21 A 14 1167 fm Page 22 Thursday January 20 2000 2 02 PM ki TAPE TIPS STORING CASSETTE TAPES Do not expose microcassette tapes to high tem peratures high humidity dust or dirt or motors transformers or other sources of strong mag netic fields IN RESTORING TAPE TENSION AND SOUND QUALITY After you play a microcassette tape several times the tape might become tightly wound on the reels This can cause playback sound quali ty to deteriorate To restore the sound quality fast forward the tape from the beginning to the end of one side then completely rewind it Then loosen the tape reels by gently tapping each side of the cas sette s outer shell on a flat surface Caution Be careful not to damage the micro cassette when tapping it Do not touch the ex posed tape o
6. Use and store the recorder only in normal temperature environments e Keep the recorder away from dust and dirt e Wipe the recorder with a damp cloth occa sionally to keep it looking new Modifying or tampering with the recorder s inter nal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate the recorder s warranty If your recorder is not operating as it should take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance 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 This can greatly reduce the performance of the Micro 39 After every 20 hours of tape player operation follow these steps to clean the tape handling parts or use a RadioShack microcassette deck cleaning kit 25 A 14 1167 fm Page 26 Thursday January 20 2000 2 02 PM A as 1 Remove the batteries and disconnect any other power source 2 Open the cassette compartment door and press PLAY to expose the tape handling parts 3 Use a cotton swab dipped in tape head cleaning solution or denatured alcohol to gently clean the record playback head pinch roller capstan and tape guides Tape Guide o Pinch Roller Record Playback Head 26 Ho e A 14 1167 fm Page 27 Thursday January 20 2000 2 02 PM A SA ZI 4 Press STOP EJECT to release the tape handling parts Then close the cassette compartment cover and rec
7. 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 b replace the product with one of the same or similar de sign or c refund the purchase price All replaced parts and products and products on which a refund is made become the property of RadioShack New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty ser vice Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period Continued A is 14 1167 fm Page 32 Thursday January 20 2000 2 02 PM IS As Ali Continued This warranty does not cover a damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God abuse accident misuse im proper or abnormal usage failure to follow instructions im proper installation or maintenance alteration lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current b any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Ser vice Facility c consumables such as fuses or batteries d cosmetic damage e transportation shipping or insurance costs or f costs of product removal installation set up ser vice adjustment or reinstallation This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other righ
8. ess RECORD to begin recording Both RECORD and PLAY lock down and the RECORD BATTERY indicator to the right of the tape counter lights Notes e The VOLUME VOX SENS setting deter mines the sound level that activates the VOX circuit and starts recording when the recorder picks up sound At higher settings a softer sound starts VOX recording At lower settings a louder sound starts VOX recording e The built in automatic level control ALC automatically sets the recording level once recording starts e When you use the VOX feature record ing begins when the recorder picks up sound and stops a few seconds after the sound stops 5 For maximum clarity place the recorder as close to the sound source as possible with nothing between the source and the recorder that might block the sound 6 To temporarily stop recording slide PAUSE to ON To resume recording slide PAUSE to OFF 7 Recording stops when the tape reaches the end of the cassette Press STOP EJECT 16 S 14 1167 fm Page 17 Thursday January 20 2000 2 02 PM A SA ZI to release the controls To stop it sooner press STOP EJECT Manual Recording 1 Set VOX to OFF 2 Load a tape 3 Set TAPE SPEED to 1 2 to double the recording time or to 2 4 for better sound quality 4 Press RECORD PLAY also locks down Recording starts and the built in automatic level control sets the recording level 5 Recording automatically stops when t
9. ge 31 Thursday January 20 2000 2 02 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 dioShack company owned stores and authorized Ra dioShack franchisees and dealers EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRAN TIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRAN TIES CONTAINED HEREIN EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RE SPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE LOSS OF TIME DATA PROPERTY REVENUE OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL IN CIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an im plied warranty lasts or the exclusion of incidental or conse quential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you In the event of a product defect during the warranty period take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase
10. h disconnect the adapter from AC power before you discon nect it from the Micro 39 Follow these steps to power the Micro 39 from standard AC power A 14 1167 fm Page 8 Thursday January 20 2000 2 02 PM A 1 Set the AC adapter s voltage switch to 3V if it is equipped with a voltage selection switch 2 Insert the AC adapter s Adaptaplug into the AC adapter s cord so it reads TIP 3 Insert the adapter s barrel plug into DC 3V on the recorder Note Inserting the barrel plug into the Micro 39 s DC 3V jack disconnects the internal batteries 4 Plug the adapter s other end into a stan dard AC outlet Using Vehicle Battery Power You can power the Micro 39 from a vehicle s 12V power source such as cigarette lighter socket using a 3V 300 mA DC adapter and a size H Adaptaplug neither supplied Both are available at your local RadioShack store P A 14 1167 fm Page 9 Thursday January 20 2000 2 02 PM A a Cautions You must use a power source that supplies 3V DC and delivers at least 300 mA Its center tip must be set to negative and its plug must fit the Micro 39 s DC 3V jack Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the Micro 39 or the adapter e Always connect the DC adapter to the Mi cro 39 before you connect it to the power source When you finish disconnect the adapter from the power source before you disconnect it from the Micro 39
11. he tape reaches its end To stop recording sooner press STOP EJECT 17 A 14 1167 fm Page 18 Thursday January 20 2000 2 02 PM A g i PLAYING A TAPE 1 Load the microcassette tape 2 Set TAPE SPEED to the speed used when the tape was recorded 4 Adjust VOLUME VOX SENS to a comfortable listening level vorume VOX SENS Ld VOX SENS g 18 A 14 1167 fm Page 19 Thursday January 20 2000 2 02 PM A g as 5 The tape automatically stops when it reaches the end Press STOP EJECT to stop playback sooner Using Fast Play To play a tape about 30 faster than the nor mal playback speed move FAST PLAY to ON To resume normal speed playback move FAST PLAY to OFF Rewinding Fast Forwarding To rewind or fast forward a tape press STOP EJECT then slide REV REW CUE FAST F to REV REW to rewind a tape or set it to CUE FAST F to fast forward a tape REWREW CUE FAST F Caution To release the controls and protect the tape handling parts press STOP EJECT or 19 A 14 1167 fm Page 20 Thursday January 20 2000 2 02 PM A SA ZI slide REV REW CUE FAST F to the center posi tion when the tape reaches the end To hear the tape play at a faster speed as it fast forwards or rewinds slide REV REW CUE FAST F to REV REW or CUE FAST F during play back When you release the switch normal playback resumes QUICK REVIEW During recording slide REV REW CUE F
12. il to turn the cassette s hub and remove any tape slack Avoid touching the tape 2 Press STOP EJECT The cassette compart ment door opens 3 Insert the microcassette into the door s guides with the tape s open edge facing 13 a 99 A 14 1167 fm Page 14 Thursday January 20 2000 2 02 PM A ole 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 RECORD when a cas sette erase protection tab is not in place see Preventing Accidental Erasure on Page 23 Voice Activated VOX Recording Follow these steps to have the recorder start and stop recording automatically based on sound it detects 14 P A 14 1167 fm Page 15 Thursday January 20 2000 2 02 PM A a 1 Set VOX to ON 2 SPEED TR 2 Load a tape 3 Set TAPE SPEED on the side of the recorder as follows TAPE SPEED To double the tape s recording playback time set TAPE SPEED to 1 2 This setting allows 120 minutes of total recording playback time on an MC 60 tape or 180 minutes on an MC 90 tape e For better sound quality set TAPE SPEED to 2 4 This setting allows 60 minutes of total recording playback time on an MC 60 tape or 90 minutes on an MC 90 tape 15 A 14 1167 fm Page 16 Thursday January 20 2000 2 02 PM A S ZI 4 Pr
13. o not listen at extremely high volume lev els Extended high volume listening can lead to permanent hearing loss e Once you set the volume do not increase it Over time your ears adapt to the volume level so a volume level that does not cause discomfort might still damage your hearing 11 A 14 1167 fm Page 12 Thursday January 20 2000 2 02 PM A S ZI 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 outside sounds when listening at normal volume levels they still can present a traf fic hazard CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONE You can use an optional microphone with an s inch 3 5 mm plug to extend the recording range Your local RadioShack store carries a wide selection of microphones Insert the microphone s plug into the recorder s MIC jack The built in microphone automatically disconnects 12 A 14 1167 fm Page 13 Thursday January 20 2000 2 02 PM A OPERATION e 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 not recommend long playing microcassette tapes such as MC 120s because they are extremely thin and can easily tangle in the playback mechanism 1 Use a penc
14. onnect power Note For easier cleaning you can use a micro cassette cleaner kit which includes a special cleaning cassette Your local RadioShack store carries a full line of cassette recorder cleaning supplies 27 A 14 1167 fm Page 28 Thursday January 20 2000 2 02 PM A ki SPECIFICATIONS IN Tape System cee 2 Track Microcassette Tape Speed 2 4 cm sec he ips and 1 2 cm sec s2 ips Recording Time with MC 60 Microcassette 2 4 CM SEC eeeeereeeeeeeees 30 min per side 1 2 CM S0C iiig 60 min per side Power Output Max 270 mW into 8 Ohms Current Consumption 150 mA no signal Frequency Response 315 4 000 Hz at 2 4 cm sec 4 dB 14 dB Power Sources Internal Batteries 0 3 Volts DC Two AA Batteries AC Power 05 120V with AC Adapter Vehicle Battery 12V with DC Adapter Typical Battery Life with Alkaline Batteries 0 0 18 Hours Dimensions HWD 5 46 x 27 s x 1 In 128 6 x 65 6 x 25 4 mm Weight without batteries 5 6 oz 160 g Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice 28 be r a a SA ZI 14 1167 fm Page 29 Thursday January 20 2000 2 02 PM NOTES 29 SA ZI 14 1167 fm Page 30 Thursday January 20 2000 2 02 PM 30 IZ as 14 1167 fm Pa
15. r allow any sharp objects near the cassette 22 A 14 1167 fm Page 23 Thursday January 20 2000 2 02 PM A S ZI 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 RadioShack bulk tape eraser PREVENTING ACCIDENTAL ERASURE Microcassette tapes have two erase protection tabs one for each side When a tab is in place you can record on that side To prevent accidental erasure of a tape re cording use a screwdriver to remove one or both of the cassette tape s erase protection tabs This prevents RECORD from being pressed 23 A 14 1167 fm Page 24 Thursday January 20 2000 2 02 PM A SA Zs If you later decide to record on a tape side after you have removed the erase protection tab place a piece of strong plastic tape over that side s erase protection hole Be sure you cover only 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 24 t e A 14 1167 fm Page 25 Thursday January 20 2000 2 02 PM A CARE S ZI To enjoy your Optimus Micro 39 Microcassette Recorder for a long time Keep the recorder dry If it gets wet wipe it dry immediately e Handle the recorder gently and carefully Don t drop it e
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