Optimus MICRO-39 User Manual

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Cat. No. 14-1167
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
Micro-39
Microcassette Recorder
with VOX
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Your Optimus Micro-39 Microcassette Record­er 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 yo u
note specific points in a tape for l ate r r efere nc e.
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).
©
Optimus, RadioShack, and
trademarks used by Tandy Corporation.
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1999 Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
Adaptaplug
are registered
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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 rati o with low distortion.
Three Power Options
— 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.
We recommend you write your recorder’s serial number here. The number is inside the battery compartment.
Serial Number: _______________________
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CONTENTS
Preparation .................................................. 5
Connecting Power .................................. 5
Using Batteries ................................... 5
Using AC Power ................................. 7
Using Vehicle Power .......................... 8
Connecting an Earphone ............. ...... .. 10
Listening Safely ................................ 11
Traffic Safety ..................................... 12
Connecting an
External Microphone ............................ 12
Operation ................................................... 13
Loading a Microcassette Tape ............. 13
Recording ............................................. 14
Voice Activated (VOX) Recording ..... 14
Manual Recording ............................. 17
Playing a Tape ..................................... 18
Using Fast Play.................................. 19
Rewinding/Fast-Forwarding .............. 19
Quick Review ....................................... 20
Using the Tape Counter ....................... 21
TAPE TIPS .................................................. 22
Storing Cassette Tapes ........................ 22
Restoring Tape Tension
and Sound Quality ............................... 22
Erasing Tapes ...................................... 23
Preventing Accidental Erasure ............. 23
Care ............................................................ 25
Cleaning the Tape Handling Parts ........ 25
Specifications ............................................ 28
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PREPARATION
CONNECTING POWER
Using Batteries
You can power your Micro-39 with two AA bat­teries (not supplied) or rechargeable AA Ni-Cd batteries (not supplied). For the best perfor­mance and longest life, we recommend Ra­dioShack alkaline batteries. (Both Ni-Cd batteries and the correct battery charger are available at your loc al RadioShack store.)
Warning:
not bury or burn them.
Cautions
Dispose of old batteries promptly; do
:
• Use only fresh batteries of the required
size and recommended type.
• Never leave dead or weak batteries in the
Micro-39. Batteries c an le ak 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.
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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 pl an to u se t h e Mi cr o -39 f o r several days, or if you plan to use only AC or vehicle battery power, remove the batteries.
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Using AC Power
You can power the Micro-39 using an 3V, 300­mA AC adapter and a size H Adaptaplug ther supplied). Both are available at your local RadioShack store.
Cautions:
You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies 3V DC and
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delivers at least 300 mA. Its cen­ter tip must be set to negative and its plug must fit the Micro-39's an adapter that does not meet these speci­fications could damage the Micro-39 or the adapter.
• Always connect the AC adapter to the Micro-39 before you connect it to AC power. When you finish, disconnect the adapter from AC power before you discon­nect it from the Micro-39.
Follow thes e steps to po wer the Mi cro-39 fr om standard AC power.
DC 3V
®
(nei-
jack. Using
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1. Set the AC adapter's vol tage swi tch to 3V if it is equipped with a voltage selection switch.
2. Insert the AC adapter’s Adap taplug into th e 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 stan­dard AC outlet.
Using Ve hicle 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 loc al RadioShack store.
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Cautions
Follow thes e steps to po wer the Mi cro-39 fr om your vehicle's battery.
1. Set the DC adapter's voltage switch to 3V.
2. Insert the AC adapter’s Adap taplug into th e
:
You must use a power source that supplies 3V DC and delivers at
least 300 mA. Its center tip must be set to n egative and its plug mu st fit t he Micro-39's that does not meet these specifications could damage the Micro-39 or the adapter.
• Always connect the DC adapter to the Mi­cro-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.
adapter's cord so it reads TIP–.
DC 3V
jack. Using an adapter
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3. Insert the barrel plug into the Micro -39's
3V
jack.
Note:
Inserting the barrel plug into the
Micro-39's
DC 3V
jack disconnects the
DC
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
1
/8-inch (3.5- mm) plug to listen priva tely to the
Micro-39.
Notes:
• You can also use an earphone to monitor what the recorder picks up through the internal or an external microphone.
• While you can connect stereo earphones, they produce sound only from the left ear­piece.
• Your local RadioShack store carries a wide selection of earphones .
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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.
• 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 extremely high volume lev-
els. Extended high-volume listening can lead to permanent hearing loss.
• Once you set the volume, do not increase
it. Over time, your ears ada pt to the volum e level, so a volume level that does not cause discomfort might still damage your hearing.
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Traffic Safety
• Do not wear an e arph one w h ile o pe r atin g 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 traf­fic hazard.
CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONE
You can use an optional microphone with an
1
/8-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.
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OPERATION
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 pencil to turn the cassette's hub and remove any ta pe slack. Avoid to uching t he tape.
2. Press
3. Insert the microcassette into the door's
STOP/EJECT.
ment door opens.
guides with the tape’s open edge facing
The cassette compart-
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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 for ce down sette erase-protection tab is not in place (see “Preventing Accidental Erasure” on Page 23).
RECORD
when a cas-
Voice Activated (VOX) Recording
Follow these steps to have the recorder start and stop recording automatically based on sound it detects.
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VOX
1. Set
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 total recording/ playback time on an MC-60 tape, or 180 minutes on an MC-90 tape.
• For better sound quality, set
SPEED
2.4
to
. This setting allows 60
TAPE
minutes of total recording/playback time on an MC-60 tape, or 90 minutes on an MC-90 tape.
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RECORD
RECORD
and
to begin recording. Both
PLAY
lock down, and the
4. Press RECORD/BATTERY indicator (to the right
of the tape counter) lights.
Notes
:
•The
VOLUME/VOX SENS
setting deter­mines 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.
• The built-in automatic level control (ALC) automatically sets the recording level once recording starts.
• When you use the VOX feature, record­ing begins when the recorder picks up sound and stops a few sec onds a fter the sound stops.
5. For maximum clarity, place the recorder as close to the so und source as possible, with nothing between the source and the recorder that might block the sound.
6. To temporarily stop recording, slide to ON. To resume recording, slid e
OFF
.
PAUSE
PAUSE
to
7. Recording stops when the tape reaches the end of the cassette. Press
STOP/EJECT
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to release the controls. To stop it sooner, press
STOP/EJECT
.
Manual Recor d in g
VOX
1. Set
2. Load a tape.
3. Set recording time, or to quality.
4. Press Recording starts and the built in automatic level control sets the recording level.
5. Recording automatically stops when the tape reaches its end. To stop recording sooner, press
OFF
to
.
TAPE SPEED
RECORD (PLAY
STOP/EJECT.
1.2
to
to double the
2.4
for better sound
also locks down).
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PLAYING A TAPE
1. Load the microcassette tape.
TAPE SPEED
2. Set the tape was recorded.
to the spee d used when
3. Press
4. Adjust listening level.
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PLAY
to begin play.
VOLUME/VOX SENS
to a comfortable
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5. The tape automatically stops when it reaches the end. Press
STOP/EJECT
stop playback sooner.
Using Fast Play
To play a tape about 30% faster than the nor­mal playback speed, move To resume normal speed playback, move
PLAY
to
OFF
.
FAST PLAY
to ON.
FAST
Rewinding/Fast-Forwarding
to
To rewind or fast forward a tape, press
EJECT
then slide
REW
to rewind a tape, or set it to
REV/REW CUE/FAST-F to REV/
CUE/FAST-F
fast-forward a tape.
Caution:
the tape-handling parts, press
To release the controls and protect
STOP/EJECT
STOP/
to
or
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REV/REW CUE/FAST-F
slide
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
FAS T-F
REV/REW
to
CUE/FAST-F
or
REV/REW CUE/
during play ­back. When you release the switch, normal playback resumes.
QUICK REVIEW
During recording, slide
REV/REW
to hear a portion of what you have
REV/REW CUE/FAST-F
just recorded without first pressing
PLAY
and
REW
sume recording, press
RECORD
. To stop th e quick r eview, s lide
CUE/FAST-F
to its center position. To re-
STOP/EJECT
.
20
to
STOP/EJECT
REV/
then
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USING THE TAPE COUNTER
You can use the tape counter to note different locations on your tape during recording or play­back.
000
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.
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TAPE TIPS
STORING CASSETTE TAPES
Do not expose mic rocas sette tapes to hig h tem­peratures, high humid ity, dust or dirt, or moto rs, transformers, or other sources of strong mag­netic fields.
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 ca us e pl ay bac k s ou nd q ual i­ty 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 cas­sette’s outer shell on a flat surface.
Caution:
cassette when tapping it. Do not touch the ex­posed tape or allow any sharp objects near the cassette.
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Be careful not to damage the micro-
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ERASING TAPES
To record over a microcassette tape, simply record as usual. The tap e record er 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 re­cording, use a screwdriver to remove one or both of the cassette tape’s erase protection tabs. This prevents pressed.
Side A Tab
RECORD
from being
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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- pr otect ion hole. Be sur e you cover only 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.
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CARE
To enjoy your Optimus Micro-39 Microcassette Recorder for a long time:
• Keep the recorder dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.
• Handle the recorder gently and carefully. Don’t drop it.
• Use and store the recorder only in normal temperature environm ent s.
• Keep the recorder away from dust and dirt.
• Wipe the recorder with a damp cloth occa­sionally to keep it looking new.
Modifying or tamperi ng with t he re corder's inter­nal 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 Ra dioShack sto re 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.
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1. Remove the batteries and disconnect any other power source.
2. Open the cassette compartment door and
PLAY
press
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
Capstan
Pinch Roller
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Swab
Record/Playback Head
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4. Press
STOP/EJECT
to release the tape­handling parts. Then close the cassette compartment cover and reconnect power.
Note:
For easier cleaning, you can us e a micr o­cassette cleaner kit, which includes a special cleaning cassette. Your local RadioShack store carries a full line of cassette recorder cleaning supplies.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Tape System ................ 2 Track, Microcassette
Tape Speed ............ 2.4 cm/sec. (15/16 ips) and
1.2 cm/sec. (
Recording Time (with MC-60 Microcassette)
2.4 cm/sec ....................... 30 min. per side
1.2 cm/sec ....................... 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 .................... 3 Volts DC,
Two AA Batteries
AC Power .............. 120V with AC Adapter
Vehicle Batte ry ........ 12V with DC Adapter
Typical Battery Life
(with Alkaline Batteries) ......................18 Hours
Dimensions (HWD) ............... 5
1
(128.6 × 65.6 × 25.4 mm)
Weight (without batteries)...........5.6 oz. (160 g)
15
/32 ips)
/16 × 27/8 × 1 In.
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice.
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NOTES
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Limited Ninety-Day Warranty
This product is warranted by Ra dioShack against manufac­turing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from Ra­dioShack company-owned stores and authorized Ra­dioShack franchisees and dealer s. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRAN­TIES 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 WARRAN­TIES CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RE­SPONSIBILITY 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 LI MITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, IN­CIDENTAL, 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 im­plied warranty lasts or the exclusion of incidental or co nse­quential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. In the event of a product defect during the warranty per iod, take the product and t he RadioShack sales re ceipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, unless otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without cha rge for parts and labor ; (b) replace the product with on e of the same or similar de­sign; or (c) refund the purcha se pr ice. A ll rep laced parts and products, and products on which a ref und is made, bec ome the property of RadioShack. New or reconditioned par ts and products may be used in the p erformance of warranty ser­vice. Repaired or re placed parts and prod ucts ar e warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replace ment of the produc t made after the expiration of the warranty period.
(Continued)
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(Continued) This warranty does not cover: ( a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse, accident, misuse, im­proper or abnorm al usage, failure to follow instructions, im­proper installation or maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or curren t; (b) any repairs other than those pr ovided by a RadioShack Author ized Ser­vice Facility; (c) consumables such as fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) tran sportation, shipping o r insurance costs; or (f) costs of product removal, installation, set-up ser­vice adjustment or reinstallation. This warranty gives you specific legal ri ghts, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
RadioShack Customer Relations,
200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102
We Service What We Sell
04/99
A Division of Tandy Corporation
RadioShack
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
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