Radio Shack 180-minute digital recorder Owner's Manual

Cat. No. 14-1180OWNER’S MANUALPlease read before using this equipment.MICRO-32Microcassette TapeRecorder with VoiceActivation and Counter14-1180.fm P

103. Slide the cassette into the grooves on the insideof the compartment cover, with the side youwant to play or record on against the cover andthe ex

11Normal Recording1. Set VOX to OFF.2. Load the cassette tape.3. Set TAPE SPEED as follows:•To 1.2 cm to double the tape’s recording time.•To 2.4 cm f

125. Adjust VOLUME for the microphone sensitivity.• Minimum to mid-range for dictation• Mid-range to maximum for recording confer-ences6. Place the re

13Voice Activated Recording1. Set the VOX to ON.2. Load the cassette tape.3. Set TAPE SPEED as follows:•To 1.2 cm to double the tape’s recording time.

145. Adjust VOLUME for the microphone sensitivityuntil the sound source’s volume level starts therecorder.Notes:• The built-in automatic level control

15Recording with an External Microphone1. Plug an optional external microphone into theMIC jack on top of the recorder. The built-inmicrophone is auto

163. Press PLAY.4. Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable listening level.5. Press STOP/EJ to stop playback.Notes:• To play the other side of the tape, unload

17If you press and hold the switch toward FAST-F/CUE orREW/REVIEW during recording, the REC button re-leases. You can hear the tape as it fast-forward

18USING AN EARPHONEFor private listening, plug an optional earphone with a1/8-inch plug into the recorder’s EAR jack. This auto-matically disconnects

19TAPE HINTSSTORING CASSETTE TAPESDo not expose cassette tapes to high temperatures;high humidity; dust or dirt; or motors, transformers, orother sour

2FEATURESYour Optimus Micro-32 Microcassette Tape Recorderwith Voice Activation and Counter is lightweight, com-pact, and easy to operate. It’s perfec

20ERASING A CASSETTE TAPEIf you no longer want a recording, you can record overit or erase it.To record over a cassette tape, be sure the erase-protec

21MAINTENANCEYour Optimus Micro-32 Microcassette Tape Recorderwith Voice Activation and Counter is an example ofsuperior design and craftsmanship. The

22Modifying or tampering with the recorder’s internalparts can cause a malfunction and might invalidateyour recorder’s warranty. If your recorder is n

23SPECIFICATIONSTape System... 2-Track Monaural MicrocassetteTape Speed ... 2.4 cm/sec or 1.2 cm/secRecording Time (Total

RadioShackA Division of Tandy CorporationFort Worth, Texas 761027A7 Printed in Hong KongLimited Ninety-Day WarrantyThis product is warranted by RadioS

3CONTENTSPower Sources ... 4Installing Batteries ... 4Usin

4POWER SOURCESYou can power the recorder from any of the followingsources:• Two AA batteries• AC power (using an AC adapter)• Vehicle battery power (u

5Cautions:• Use only fresh batteries of the required size andtype.• Remove the batteries if the recorder will not beused for a few weeks or more. Batt

6Follow these steps to power the recorder from ACpower.1. Set the adapter’s voltage switch to 3V.2. Insert the orange-tipped adapter plug into theadap

7USING VEHICLE BATTERY POWERUsing a DC adapter, such as Cat. No. 270-1560A,you can power the recorder from your vehicle’s bat-tery.Cautions:• You must

8Follow these steps to power the recorder from yourvehicle’s battery.1. Set the adapter’s voltage switch to 3V.2. Insert the orange-tipped adapter plu

9OPERATIONCaution: The tape stops and the recorder turns offwhen the tape reaches the end. However, we recom-mend that you press STOP/EJ as soon as po