Optimus 05A99, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Cat No 14 1169 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment Micro 41 Micro Recorder with Voice Zoom and VOX 14 1169 fm Page 1 Monday April 26 1999 4 03 PM...

Page 2: ...features Voice Activated Recording VOX records when it picks up sound and stops a few seconds after the sound stops Voice Zoom a special circuit separates voice recordings from a noisy background add...

Page 3: ...instantly change from playback to recording Built In Microphone and Speaker let you record and play back notes anywhere External Microphone Jack lets you use an external wide range microphone Earphon...

Page 4: ...ptions you can power the recorder from standard AC power using an optional AC adapter two AA batteries not supplied or a vehicle s battery using an optional DC adapter 14 1169 fm Page 4 Monday April 2...

Page 5: ...affic Safety 14 Connecting an External Microphone 15 Operation 16 Loading a Microcassette Tape 16 Recording 17 Voice Activated VOX Recording 17 Manual Recording 20 Quick Record 21 Using Voice Zoom 21...

Page 6: ...6 Tape Tips 26 Storing Cassette Tapes 26 Preventing Accidental Erasure 26 Erasing Tapes 27 Care 28 Cleaning the Tape Handling Parts 29 Specifications 31 14 1169 fm Page 6 Monday April 26 1999 4 03 PM...

Page 7: ...s prompt ly do not bury or burn them Cautions Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type Never leave dead or weak batteries in the Micro 41 Batteries can leak chem icals that c...

Page 8: ...he attached rib bon as indicated by the polarity symbols and marked inside 3 Replace the cover Notes If the RECORD BATTERY indicator lights dimly or does not light at all dur ing use replace the batte...

Page 9: ...ers at least 300 mA Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the Micro 41 s DC 3V jack The recom mended adapter meets these specifi cations Using an adapter that does not meet thes...

Page 10: ...r s cord to read TIP Note Inserting the barrel plug into the Micro 41 s DC 3V jack disconnects the internal batteries 3 Plug the adapter s other end into a standard AC outlet Using Vehicle Battery Pow...

Page 11: ...ations Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the Micro 41 or the adapter Always plug the DC adapter into the Micro 41 before you plug it into the cigarette lighter sock...

Page 12: ...es 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 1 8 inch 3 5mm plug to listen to a tape privat...

Page 13: ...hese 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 Do not listen at e...

Page 14: ...e your hearing Traffic Safety Do not wear an earphone while oper ating a motor vehicle or riding a bicy cle This can create a traffic hazard and could be illegal in some areas Even though some earphon...

Page 15: ...a 1 8 inch 3 5mm plug to extend the record ing range Your local RadioShack store carries a wide selection of microphones Insert the microphone s plug into the re corder s MIC jack The built in microph...

Page 16: ...ime We do not recommend long playing microcassette tapes such as MC 120s because they are extremely thin and can easily tangle in the playback mecha nism Follow these steps to load a microcassette tap...

Page 17: ...l reel posi tioned toward the top of the recorder 4 Close the door RECORDING Cautions Do not change the tape speed while recording Do not force down REC when a cas sette erase protection tab is not in...

Page 18: ...it detects 1 Set VOX to ON 2 Load a tape 3 Set TAPE SPEED on the side of the recorder as follows To double the tape s recording play back time set TAPE SPEED to 1 2 This setting allows 120 minutes of...

Page 19: ...Notes The VOL MIC SENS setting deter mines the sound level that activates the VOX circuit and starts record ing At higher settings a softer sound starts VOX recording At lower settings a louder sound...

Page 20: ...s the built in automatic level control sets the recording level and RECORD BATTERY lights 5 For maximum clarity place the recorder as close to the sound source as possible with nothing between the sou...

Page 21: ...nd separate voices from background sounds resulting in greater voice clarity during playback Note The setting of VOICE ZOOM affects the sound only during recording The switch s setting during playback...

Page 22: ...about 30 faster than normal speed set TAPE SPEED to FAST PLAY 4 Adjust VOL MIC SENS to a comfortable listening level 5 Press STOP EJECT to stop playback 14 1169 fm Page 22 Monday April 26 1999 4 03 P...

Page 23: ...rotect the tape handling parts press STOP EJECT or slide REW RE VIEW FAST F CUE to the center when the tape reaches the end To hear the tape play as it fast forwards or rewinds slide REW REVIEW FAST F...

Page 24: ...s REC to resume recording USING THE TAPE COUNTER You can use the tape counter to note differ ent locations on your tape during recording or playback Before playing or recording a tape rewind the tape...

Page 25: ...the Micro 41 records an index marker tone on the tape starting at the moment you press INDEX MARKER Repeat this step for each desired ref erence point 2 Once you have completed recording press PLAY to...

Page 26: ...s 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 recordin...

Page 27: ...lly covered by the erase protection tab Caution Removing the erase protection tabs does not prevent a bulk eraser from erasing a microcassette tape ERASING TAPES To record over a microcassette tape si...

Page 28: ...or mal temperature environments Keep the recorder away from dust and dirt Wipe the recorder with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new Modifying or tampering with the recorder s internal co...

Page 29: ...he performance of the Mi cro 41 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 1 Remove the batte...

Page 30: ...ly clean the record play back head pinch roller capstan and tape guides 4 Press STOP EJECT to release the tape handling parts Then close the cassette compartment cover and reconnect power Tape Guides...

Page 31: ...ng Time with MC 60 Microcassette 2 4 cm sec 30 min per side 1 2 cm sec 60 min per side Max Output 270 mW Frequency Response 400 4 000 Hz at 2 4 cm sec Power Sources Internal Batteries 3 Volts DC Two A...

Page 32: ...h Alkaline Batteries 18 Hours Weight with batteries 7 0 oz 198 45 g Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice 14 1169 f...

Page 33: ...33 NOTES 14 1169 fm Page 33 Monday April 26 1999 4 03 PM...

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Page 35: ...WARRANTY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVE NIENCE LOSS OF TIME DATA PROPERTY REVE NUE OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EVEN IF Radio...

Page 36: ...mainte nance alteration lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current b any repairs other than those pro vided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility c consumables such as fuses or ba...