Radio Shack MICRO, 14-1170 Owner's Manual

Micro Cassette Tape
Recorder

with Voice Activation

Owner’s Manual

Please read before using this equipment.

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The FCC Wants

Y ou to Know

This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol­lowing two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the

FCC Rules

provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential instal­lation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accor­dance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communica­tions.

However, there is no guarantee that inter­ference will not occur in a particular instal­lation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television

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The FCC Wants You to Know

reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interfer­ence by one or more of the following mea­sures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.

• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.

• Consult your local RadioShack store
or an experienced radio/TV techni­cian for help.

• If you cannot eliminate the interfer­ence, the FCC requires that you stop
using your recorder.

Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by RadioShack may cause in­terference and void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.

The FCC Wants You to Know

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Contents

The FCC Wants You to Know ............ 2

Contents .............................................. 4

Features .............................................. 6

A Quick Look at Your Recorder ........ 7

Preparation ......................................... 9

Connecting Power ......................... 9

Using Battery Power .............. 9

Using AC or DC Power ........ 10

Connecting an Earphone ............ 11

Listening Safely ................... 12

Traffic Safety ........................ 12

Connecting an External

Microphone ................................. 13

Attaching the Wrist Strap ............ 14

Operation .......................................... 14

Loading a Microcassette Tape .... 14

Recording .................................... 15

Voice Activated (VOX)

Recording ............................ 15

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

Using Quick Record ............. 18

Playing a Tape ............................ 19

Rewinding/

Fast-Forwarding ................... 19

Using Quick Review ............. 20

Using Index Markers ............ 20

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Contents

Tape Tips ........................................... 21

Storing Cassette Tapes ............... 21

Restoring Tape Tension and

Sound Quality .............................. 21

Erasing Tapes .............................. 22

Preventing Accidental Erasure .... 22

Care .................................................... 24

Cleaning the

Tape-Handling Parts .................... 24

Specifications ................................... 26

Contents

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Features

Your RadioShack Micro Cassette Tape
Recorder is ideal for quick note taking. Its
light weight and ultra-thin size makes it
easy to slip into a pocket, purse, 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.

Voice-Activated Recording (VOX)

lets you set the tape recorder so it records
when it picks up sound and stops a few
seconds after the sound stops.

Quick Record

playback to recording.

Auto Stop

corder reaches the end of the tape.

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— instantly changes from

— stops the tape when the re-

Features

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A Quick Look at

Y our Recorder

Cassette
Compartment
Door

EAR

MIC

REC

PLAY

STOP/
EJECT

A Quick Look at Your Recorder

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PAUSE/
OFF

REV/REW
/FF/CUE

Tape
Speed
Switch

VOX

INDEX

F-PLAY

Battery
Compartment

VOLUME

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A Quick Look at Your Recorder

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Preparation

CONNECTING POWER

Using Battery Power

Your recorder requires one AAA battery
(not supplied) for power. For the best per­formance and longest life, we recommend
a RadioShack alkaline battery.

Caution:

required size and recommended type.

1. Slide the battery compartment cover

2. Place the battery in the compartment

3. Replace the cover.

When the recorder stops operating prop­erly, replace the battery.

Warning:

promptly and properly. Do not burn or
bury them.

Use only a fresh battery of the

in the direction of the arrow.

as indicated by the polarity symbols
(+ and –) on the case beneath the
opening.

Dispose of old batteries

Preparation

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