Radio Shack Micro-43, 14-1182 Owner's Manual

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Cat. No. 14-1182

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

Micro-43

Auto-Reverse

Micro Recorder

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FEATURES

Your RadioShack Auto-Reverse Micro
Recorder is ideal for quick note-taking. 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 on the
go! You can start recording manually or set
the recorder so sound activates recording.

Your recorder includes these features:

Auto Reverse

— automatically changes
tape sides when the front side of the tape
reaches the end during recording or play­back.

Quick Record

— lets you instantly stop

playback and begin recording.

Voice-Activation Circuitry (VOX)

— be­gins recording when the recorder picks up
sound and stops a few seconds after the
sound stops.

Auto Stop

— stops the recorder automati­cally when the tape reaches the end after
playing both sides.

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Tape Counter with Reset Button

— lets
you mark the locations of certain sections
of tape so you can easily return to them.

Built-In Microphone and Speaker

— let

you record and play back notes anywhere.

External Microphone Jack

— lets you
use an external microphone, so you can
extend your recording range.

Earphone Jack

— lets you use an optional

earphone to listen to a tape privately.

Tape Speed Switch

— lets you record at
normal or slow speed. Slow speed gives
you twice the normal recording time.

Fast Play

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

Power Options

— let you power the re­corder from internal batteries, AC power
(with an optional AC adapter), or vehicle
battery power (with an optional DC adapt­er).

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CONTENTS

Preparation ........................................... 5

Before You Begin ............................ 5

Connecting to Power ....................... 5

Using Batteries ........................ 6

Using AC or DC Power ............ 8

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

Listening Safely ..................... 11

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

Connecting an External

Microphone ................................... 12

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

Loading a Microcassette Tape ...... 14

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

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

Rewinding/Fast-Forwarding ... 20

Quick Record ................................ 21

Quick Review ................................ 22

Using the Tape Counter ................ 22

Tape Tips ............................................. 23

Storing Microcassette Tapes ......... 23

Restoring Tape Tension and Sound

Quality ........................................... 23

Erasing Tapes ..................... ... ....... 24

Preventing Accidental Erasure ...... 24

Care ..................................................... 26

Cleaning the Tape-Handling

Parts .............................................. 27

Specifications ..................................... 29

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PREPARATION

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

To protect the tape deck mechanism dur­ing shipment, a protective sleeve is insert­ed in the cassette compartment. Remove
the sleeve before you use the recorder.

CONNECTING TO POWER

You can power your recorder from any of
the following:

• Internal battery power

• AC power (with an optional AC

adapter)

• DC power (with an optional DC

adapter)

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Using Batteries

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

You can also use rechargeable nickel­cadmium (Ni-Cd) batteries and charge
them in a battery charger, available at your
local RadioShack store.

Cautions:

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

• Do not mix old and new batteries, dif­ferent types of batteries (standard,
alkaline, or rechargeable), or re­chargeable batteries of different capac­ities.

Follow these steps to install batteries.

1. Slide the battery
compartment cover
in the direction of the
arrow until it stops,
then lift up the cover.

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Caution:

The battery compartment
cover is attached to the recorder. Do
not try to remove it.

2. Place the batteries
in the compartment
as indicated by the
polarity symbols (+
and –) marked
inside.

3. Close the battery compartment cover
by pressing it down and sliding it in the
opposite direction of the arrow.

When the record/battery indicator does not
light or lights dimly during manual record­ing, the recorder sounds weak or distorted,
or the recorder stops operating properly,
replace the batteries.

Warning:

Dispose of old batteries prompt-

ly and properly. Do not burn or bury them.

Caution:

If you do not plan to use the re­corder with batteries for a several days, or
if you plan to use only AC or DC power, re­move the batteries. Batteries can leak
chemicals that can destroy electronic
parts.

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Important:

This recorder
can use Ni-Cd recharge­able batteries. At the end
of a Ni-Cd battery's useful
life, it must be recycled or
disposed of properly. Con­tact your local, county, or
state hazardous waste management au­thorities for information on recycling or dis­posal programs in your area or call 1-800­843-7422. Some options that might be
available are: municipal curbside collec­tion, drop-off boxes at retailers such as
your local RadioShack store, recycling col­lection centers, and mail-back programs.

Using AC or DC Power

You can power the recorder using a 3V,
200 mA AC or DC adapter and a size A
Adaptaplug adapter (neither supplied).
Both adapters and Adaptaplug adapters
are available at your local RadioShack
store.

Cautions:

You must use a (Class 2)
power source that supplies

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3V DC and delivers at least

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200 mA. Its center tip must be set to
positive and its plug must fit the re­corder's

jack. Using an adapter

DC3V

that does not meet these specifica­tions could damage the recorder or the
adapter.

• Always connect the AC or DC adapter
to the recorder before you connect it to
the power source. When you finish,
disconnect the adapter from the power
source before you disconnect it from
the recorder.

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from AC or DC power.

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1. Set the AC or DC adapter’s voltage
switch to 3V, if necessary.

2. Connect the Adaptaplug adapter to
the AC or DC adapter’s cord and set
the tip to + (positive).

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3. Insert the barrel plug into the
recorder’s
nects internal batteries.

4. Plug the other end of the adapter into
a standard AC outlet or vehicle’s 12V
power source (such as a cigarette­lighter socket).

jack. This discon-

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CONNECTING AN
EARPHONE

You can use an optional mono earphone

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listen to a tape in privacy.

Notes:

/32-inch (2.5-mm) submini plug to

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

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

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