Memorex MB2186AOM VCR User Manual
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1. The tape counter will count up or down when playing recording fast forwarding or rewinding a microcassette tape To reset the counter press the Tape Counter Reset button the counter will reset to O00 TAPE SPEED SWITCH Set the one of the following positions 2 4 NORMAL SPEED Compatible with most single speed microcassette recorders This setting has the best sound quality 1 2 the sound quality will be less 6 LONGER RECORDING This will allow double recording time but MB2186A O M QXD 11 26 02 PM Page 7 OPERATION 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 steps below m Press the Stop Eject button and insert a microcassette tape with the side to be played facing you and the exposed tape facing the right and the Erase Prevention Tab intact see note below Close the Cassette Compartment Slide the TAPE SPEED switch to the desired tape speed For constant recording slide the VAC ON OFF switch to the OFF position and press the Record button the Play button will automatically depress and the REC BATT indicator will light Speak into the built in microphone or insert a microphone into the MIC jack and speak into it ina normal tone of voice IMPORTANT NOTE If y2. MB2186A O M QXD 11 26 02 e PM Page 13 MICRO CASSETTE RECORDER MODEL MB2186A BEFORE OPERATING THIS PRODUCT PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS E MB2186A O M QXD 11 26 02 i PM Page 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL DANGEROUS VOLTAGE The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons ATTENTION The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance SURGE PROTECTORS It is recommended to use a surge protector for AC connection Lightning and power surges ARE NOT covered under warranty for this product IMPORTANT PLEASE KEEP ALL PACKAGING MATERIAL FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS IN CASE YOU NEED TO RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO YOUR PLACE OF PURCHASE OR MEMOREX Before using fill out and mail the registration card This will make sure a permanent record is made with the date of purchase in case service
3. REVIEW A MICROCASSETTE TAPE ES ES To rapidly rewind a microcassette tape in the Stop mode slide the REW REV F F switch to the REW REV position Press the Stop Eject button when you reached the desired position To rapidly review a microcassette tape press the Play button and then slide and hold the REW REV F F switch to the REW REV position You will then hear the microcassette play at fast Speed Release the switch to resume normal playback TO FAST FORWARD CUE A MICROCASSETTE TAPE 1 B i 0 ES To rapidly forward a micro cassette tape in the Stop mode slide the REW REV F F switch to the F F position Press the Stop Eject button when you reached the desired position To rapidly cue a microcassette tape press the Play button and then slide and hold the REW REV F F switch to the F F position You will then hear the microcassette play at fast speed Release the switch to resume normal playback E MB2186A O M QXD 11 26 02 Page 6 OPERATION TO PAUSE A CASSETTE TAPE This unit can pause the microcassette while Recording Playback Rewind or Fast Forward 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
4. a m 160g without batteries Specifications are subject to change without notice FOR ADDITIONAL SET UP OR OPERATING ASSISTANCE PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW MEMCORPINC COM OR CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1 800 919 3647 PLEASE KEEP ALL PACKAGING MATERIAL FOR AT LEAST 90 DAYS IN CASE YOU NEED TO RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO YOUR PLACE OF PURCHASE OR MEMOREX FOR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES CONTACT FOX INT L AT 1 800 321 6993 11 MB2186A O M QXD 11 26 02 e PM Page 12 Memcorp Inc Weston FL Printed in Hong Kong Visit our website at www memcorpinc com E
5. e the recorder At 0 a louder sound is required MB2186A O M QXD 11 26 02 eg 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 eguipped 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 If only one side of the tape is to be protected break out the tab on the left side with the side desired facing you To record on a tape in which the tab has been broken place a piece of adhesive tape over that area NOTE When a tab is broken out the record button cannot be depressed CASSETTE TAPE RECOMMENDATIONS Standard tape lengths have 15 C 30 30 C 60 and 45 C 90 minutes of recording time on each side Longer length tapes of 60 C 120 minutes of recording time on each side are not recommended Use only high quality tapes If a problem develops check the unit first with another cassette to determine if the problem is with the cassette and not with the unit If there is any slack in the tape in the cassette it should be removed before inserting the cassette Place a pencil in one of the hubs and rotate toward the outside of the cassette until all slack is take
6. he device is not to be used for a long period of time remove the batteries to prevent damage or injury from possible battery leakage 5 Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged they can overheat and rupture Follow battery manufacturer s directions DC JACK OGO To use this unit with an external AC adapter not included having 3V and a negative center pin insert the AC adapter s plug into the DC 3V jack on the unit The batteries will be disconnected when the AC adapter is connected 3 E MB2186A O M QXD 11 26 02 4 OPERATION TO PLAY A PRERECORDED MICROCASSETTE TAPE i B Press the Stop Eject button and insert a microcassette tape with the side to be played facing you and the exposed tape facing the right Close the Cassette Compartment Slide the TAPE SPEED switch to the tape speed used when recorded la Set the VOLUME VAC Mic Sensitivity control to minimum Press the Play button to start playback and adjust the VOLUME VAC Mic Sensitivity control as desired To stop the tape before it reaches the end press the Stop Eject button EARPHONE JACK inserted in the jack For private listening connect an earphone not included to this jack The speaker is automatically disconnected when the earphone plug is MB2186A O M QXD 11 26 02 eg PM Page 5 OPERATION TO FAST REWIND
7. is needed 1 MB2186A O M QXD 11 26 02 eg PM Page 2 LOCATION OF CONTROLS Q M5 NO CO NICO OI 10 N FRONT EAR Earphone Jack VOLUME VAC Mic Sensitivity Control MIC Microphone Jack Microcassette Compartment REC BATT Indicator VAC Voice Activation ON OFF Switch Tape Counter DC 3V Jack Tape Counter Reset Button 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 REAR Speaker Built in Microphone Record Button Play Button Stop Eject Button PAUSE ON OFF Switch REW REV F F Switch Button TAPE SPEED 2 4 1 2 Switch Battery Compartment E MB2186A O M QXD 11 26 02 ti PM Page 3 POWER SOURCES BATTERY INSTALLATION Open the battery compartment and insert two 2 AA 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 it will light dim BATTERY PRECAUTIONS Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device 1 Use only the size and type of batteries specified 2 Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated in the battery compartment Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device 3 Do not mix different types of batteries together e g Alkaline and Carbon zinc or old batteries with fresh ones 4 If t
8. n up MB2186A O M QXD 11 26 02 e PM Page 10 CARE AND MAINTENANCE CONTINUED CASSETTE TAPE USAGE Use only high quality tapes If there is any slack in the tape remove it before inserting the cassette To do so place a pencil in one of the hubs and rotate it until the slack is taken up Clean the tape head capstan and pinch roller using a cotton swab V 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 It may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas Even if your earphone is an open air type designed to let you hear outside sounds do not turn the volume up so high that you cannot hear what is around you Use extreme caution or temporarily discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations 10 E MB2186A O M QXD 11 26 02 e PM Page 11 SPECIFICATIONS Tape 2 4 1 2 Frequency Response 250 4500Hz SBeak r heh ie a ass a oe a GE 40mm 4 Ohm Power Source 3V AA size x 2 batteries Not Included DIMENSION Suiten s a a Qa ask 126 x 68 x 26mm Weight ss si z os
9. ou cannot press the Record button then there is either no tape inserted or the erase prevention tab has been removed See page 9 for details 7 MB2186A O M QXD 11 26 02 PM Page 8 OPERATION VOICE ACTIVATED VAS 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 JU ld B Press the Stop Eject button and insert a microcassette tape with the side to be played facing you and the exposed tape facing the right Close the Cassette Compartment For Voice Activated Recording slide the VAC ON OFF switch 6 to the ON position and press the Record button the PLAY button will automatically depress Speak into the built in micro phone or insert a microphone into the MIC jack and speak into it in a normal tone of voice Adjust the VOLUME VAC Mic Sensitivity control until your voice activates the recorder REC BATT indicator will light NOTES The first few sounds activate the recorder and may not be recorded A variation in voice level during recording will not stop the unit 2 seconds of silence is required to stop the recording For constant recording see previous page When recording the VOLUME VAC Mic Sensitivity control adjusts the microphone sensitivity At 10 a soft sound will activat
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