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4. Press 

STOP/EJECT

 to release the tape-

handling parts. Then close the cassette
compartment cover and reconnect power.

Note: For easier cleaning, you can use a micro-
cassette 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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Summary of Contents for 14-1167

Page 1: ...Cat No 14 1167 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment Micro 39 Microcassette Recorder with VOX 14 1167 fm Page 1 Thursday January 20 2000 2 02 PM...

Page 2: ...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 fas...

Page 3: ...ape 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 ratio with low distortion Three...

Page 4: ...sette 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...

Page 5: ...re available at your local RadioShack store Warning Dispose of old batteries promptly do not bury or burn them Cautions Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type Never leave d...

Page 6: ...larity 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 plan to use the Micro 39 for seve...

Page 7: ...er tip must be set to negative and its plug must fit the Micro 39 s DC 3V jack Using an adapter that does not meet these speci fications could damage the Micro 39 or the adapter Always connect the AC...

Page 8: ...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 stan dard AC outlet Using Vehicle Battery Power You can power the Micr...

Page 9: ...o 39 or the adapter Always connect the DC adapter to the Mi cro 39 before you connect it to the power source When you finish disconnect the adapter from the power source before you disconnect it from...

Page 10: ...CTING AN EARPHONE You can use an optional mono earphone with a 1 8 inch 3 5 mm plug to listen privately to the Micro 39 Notes You can also use an earphone to monitor what the recorder picks up through...

Page 11: ...re you begin listening After you begin listen ing adjust the volume to a comfortable lis tening level Do not listen at extremely high volume lev els Extended high volume listening can lead to permanen...

Page 12: ...ening at normal volume levels they still can present a traf fic 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 Y...

Page 13: ...ommend 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 tape sl...

Page 14: ...ed while recording Do not force down RECORD when a cas sette erase protection tab is not in place see Preventing Accidental Erasure on Page 23 Voice Activated VOX Recording Follow these steps to have...

Page 15: ...PE 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 TAPE SPEED to 2 4 This setting allows 60...

Page 16: ...uilt in automatic level control ALC automatically sets the recording level once recording starts When you use the VOX feature record ing begins when the recorder picks up sound and stops a few seconds...

Page 17: ...double the recording time or to 2 4 for better sound quality 4 Press RECORD PLAY also locks down Recording starts and the built in automatic level control sets the recording level 5 Recording automat...

Page 18: ...d the microcassette tape 2 Set TAPE SPEED to the speed used when the tape was recorded 3 Press PLAY to begin play 4 Adjust VOLUME VOX SENS to a comfortable listening level 14 1167 fm Page 18 Thursday...

Page 19: ...PLAY to ON To resume normal speed playback move FAST PLAY to OFF Rewinding Fast Forwarding To rewind or fast forward a tape press STOP EJECT then slide REV REW CUE FAST F to REV REW to rewind a tape...

Page 20: ...during play back When you release the switch normal playback resumes QUICK REVIEW During recording slide REV REW CUE FAST F to REV REW to hear a portion of what you have just recorded without first p...

Page 21: ...ocations on your tape during recording or play back 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 c...

Page 22: ...tightly wound on the reels This can cause playback sound quali ty to deteriorate To restore the sound quality fast forward the tape from the beginning to the end of one side then completely rewind it...

Page 23: ...lk 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...

Page 24: ...iece of strong plastic tape over that side s erase protection hole Be sure you cover only the hole originally covered by the erase protection tab Caution Removing the erase protection tabs does not pr...

Page 25: ...recorder s inter nal 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 RadioShack store for assistanc...

Page 26: ...ss PLAY 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 P...

Page 27: ...mpartment cover and reconnect power Note For easier cleaning you can use a micro cassette cleaner kit which includes a special cleaning cassette Your local RadioShack store carries a full line of cass...

Page 28: ...ponse 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 Battery 12V with DC Adapter Typical Battery Life with Alk...

Page 29: ...29 NOTES 14 1167 fm Page 29 Thursday January 20 2000 2 02 PM...

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Page 31: ...DENTAL 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 im plied warranty lasts or the exclusion...

Page 32: ...RadioShack Authorized Ser vice Facility c consumables such as fuses or batteries d cosmetic damage e transportation shipping or insurance costs or f costs of product removal installation set up ser v...

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