Optimus 14-1169, Micro-41, 05A99 User Manual

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Cat. No. 14-1169

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

Micro-41

Micro Recorder

with Voice Zoom

and VOX

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FEATURES

Your Optimus Micro-41 Micro Recorder with Voice Zoom and VOX is ideal for qu ick note-taking. Its ultra-small size makes it easy to slip into a pocket or briefcase. You can use it at school, at busin ess confe ren ces, for dictation in the office, or anywhere on the go! You can record manually or set the recorder so sound activates recording.

Your recorder includes these features:

Voice-Activated Recording (VOX)

records when it picks up s ound and stops a few seconds after the sound stops.

—

Voice Zoom

— a special circuit separates voice recordings from a noisy background adding clarity to the voices.

Index Marker

— lets you mark the begin-

ning of a recorded section.

Tape Speed Switch

— lets you record and play back tape at a slower speed which provides t wice t he re cordin g/pl aybac k time

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or at normal speed for maximum sound quality.

Auto Stop

— stops the tape movement when the recorder reaches the end of the tape during recording or playback.

Tape Counter with Reset Button

— lets you note specific points in a tape for later reference.

Quick Record

— lets you instantly change

from playback to recording.

Built-In Microphone and Speaker

— let

you record and play back notes anyw he re.

External Microphone Jack

— lets you

use an external, wide range microphone.

Earphone Jack

— lets you use an optional

earphone for private listening.

Fast Play

— lets you play a tape back about 30% faster than normal speed, to save time.

Automatic Level Control (ALC) Circuit

— automatically sets the recordi ng lev el .

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Three Power Options

— you can power the recorder from sta ndard AC po wer u sing an optional AC adapter, two AA batteries (not supplied) or a vehicle’s battery using an optional DC adapter.

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CONTENTS

Preparation ............................................ 7

Connecting Power ........................... 7

Using Batteries ......................... 7

Using AC Power ....................... 9

Using Vehicle Battery Power... 10

Connecting an Earphone ....... 12

Listening Safel y ...................... 13

Traffic 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

Playing a Tape ............................... 21

Rewinding/Fast-Forwarding .... 23

Quick Review ................................. 24

Using the Tape Counter ................. 24

Using Index Marker ....................... 25

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Tape Tips ............................................. 26

Storing Cassette Tapes ................. 26

Preventing Accidental Erasure ...... 26

Erasing Tapes ............................... 27

Care ..................................................... 28

Cleaning the

Tape-Handling Parts ...................... 29

Specifications ..................................... 31

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PREPARATION

CONNECTING POWER

Using Batteries

You can power your recorder with two AA batteries (not supplied). For the best performance and longest life, we recommend RadioShack alkaline batteries.

Warning:

ly; do not bury or burn them.

Cautions

Dispose of old batter ies prompt-

• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.

• Never leave dead or weak batteries in the Micro-41. Batteries ca n leak c hemicals 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.

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1. Slide the battery compartment cover i n the direction of the arrow.

2. Insert the batteries into the compartment and on top of the attached ribbon, 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 during use, replace the batteries.

• If you do not plan to use the Micro-41 for several days, or if you plan to use

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only AC or vehicle battery power, remove the batteries.

Using AC Power

You can power the Micro-41 from an AC outlet, using an AC adapter (not supplied), available at your local RadioShack store.

Cautions:

You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies

3V volts DC and delivers at least 300 mA. Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the Micro-41's mended adapter meets these specifications. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the Micro-41 or the adapter.

• Always plug the AC adapter in to the Micro-41 before you plug it into the AC outlet, and unplug the adapter from the AC outlet before you unplug it from the Micro-41.

DC 3V

jack. The recom-

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Follow these steps to power the Micro-41 from standard AC power.

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RadioSnack

1. Set the AC adapter's voltage switch to 3V.

2. Inser t the 3.4 mm outer diameter/1.3 mm inner diameter barrel plug into the AC adapter's cord to read TIP+.

Inserting the barrel plug into the

Note:

Micro-41's

jack disconnects the

DC 3V

internal batteries.

3. Plug the adapter’s other end into a standard AC outlet.

Using Vehicle Battery Power

You can powe r the Micro-41 fr om a vehicle's batter y using a DC adapter ( not supplied), avai lable at your local Ra dioShack store.

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Cautions

You must use a power source that supplies 3 volts DC and

delivers 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 recommended adapter meets these specifications. 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 socket, and unplug the adapter from the cigarette-lighter socket before you unplug it from the Micro-41.

Follow these steps to power the Micro-41 from your vehicle's battery.

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