Optimus 14-1168, Micro-40 User Manual

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Cat. No. 14-1168

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

Micro-40

Micro Cassette Recorder

with VOX

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FEATURES

Your Optimus Micro-40 Micro Cassette Record with VOX is ideal for quick note-taking. Its ultra-small size makes it easy to slip into a pocket or briefcase. You can use it at school, at business conferences, 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)

you set the Micro-40 so it records when it picks up sound and stops a few seconds after the sound stops.

— lets

Tape Speed Switch

— lets you re cord and play back tape at a slower speed (which provides twice the recording/playback time) or at normal speed (for maximum sound qual ity ) .

Auto Stop

— stops the tape 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.

1999 Tandy Corporation.

Optimus and RadioShack are registered trademarks

used by Tandy Corporation.

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Quick Record

— lets you 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.

Earphone Jack

— lets you use an optional

earphone for private listening.

Automatic Level Control (ALC) Circuit

—

automatically sets the recording level.

Three Power Options

— you can power th e 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 wr ite y our re corder ’s se rial 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 Vehic le Batte ry Power ....... . 8

Connecting an Earphone .................. 10

Connecting an External Microphone . 12

Operation ................................................ 13

Loading a Microcassette Tape .......... 13

Recording .......................................... 14

Voice Activated (VOX)

Recording................................... 14

Manual Recording ...................... 17

Quick Record ............................. 17

Playing a Tape .................................. 18

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

Warning:

do not bury or burn them.

Cautions

Dispose of old batteries promptly;

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

• Nev er leave dead or weak b atte ries i n the Micro-40. Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic circuits.

• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or recharge able), or rech argeable b atteries 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 th e cover.

Notes:

•If

REC/BATT

lights dimly during playback or recording, or it does not light at all, replace the batteries.

• If you do not plan to use the Micro-40 for 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-40 from an AC outlet using an AC adapter (not supplied), such as RadioShack Cat. No. 273-1654.

Cautions:

You must use a Class 2 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-40's jack. The recommended adapter meets these specifications. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the Micro-40 or the adapter.

• Always plug the AC adapter in to the Micro-40 before you plug it into the AC outlet, and unplug the adapter from the AC outlet before you unplug it from the Micro-40.

DC 3V

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Follow these steps to power the Micro-40 from standard AC power.

M I

D C 3 V

1. Set the A C adapte r's voltage switch to 3V.

2. Insert the 3.4 mm outer diameter/1.3 mm inner diameter barrel plug 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-40's

DC 3V

jack disconnects the

internal batteries.

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

Using Vehicle Battery Power

You can power the Micro-40 fro m a vehicle's battery using a DC adapter (not supplied), such as Cat. No. 273-1810.

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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-40's

DC 3V

jack. The recommended adapter meets these specifications. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the Micro-40 or the adapter.

• Always plug the DC adapter into the Micro-40 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-40.

Follow these steps to power the Micro-40 from your vehicle's battery.

M I

D C 3 V

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

2. Insert the 3.4 mm outer diameter/1.3 mm inner diameter barrel plug into the adapter's cord so it reads TIP+.

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3. Insert the barrel plug into the Micro-40's jack.

DC 3V

Note:

Inserting the barrel plug into the

Micro-40'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 opt ion al mo no ea rpho ne wit h

-inch (3.5-mm) plug to listen privately to

the Micro-40.

Notes:

• You can also use an earphone to monitor what the recorder picks up through the internal or an external microphone.

• Your local RadioShack store carries a wide selection of earphones.

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