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Tape Tips

the hole originally covered by the erase-
protection tab.

Caution: Removing the erase-protection
tabs does not prevent a bulk eraser from
erasing a microcassette tape.

CLEANING THE TAPE-
HANDLING PARTS

Dirt, dust or particles of the tape’s coating
can accumulate on the tape heads and
other parts that the tape touches. This can
greatly reduce the performance of the re-
corder. After every 20 hours of tape player
operation, follow these steps to clean the
tape-handling parts.

1. Remove the batteries and discon-

nect any other power source.

2. Open the cassette compartment door

and press 

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/

14-1184.fm  Page 19  Wednesday, June 28, 2000  8:53 AM

Summary of Contents for 14-1184

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Please read before using this equipment Voice Activated Microcassette Recorder 14 1184 fm Page 1 Wednesday June 28 2000 8 53 AM ...

Page 2: ... 11 Using Quick Record 15 Playing a Tape 15 Rewinding Fast Forwarding 16 Quick Review 16 Using the Tape Counter 16 Tape Tips 17 Storing Cassette Tapes 17 Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality 17 Erasing Tapes 18 Preventing Accidental Erasure 18 Cleaning the Tape Handling Parts 19 Care 21 Specifications 22 2000 RadioShack Corporation All Rights Reserved RadioShack RadioShack com and Adaptaplug a...

Page 3: ...ound activates re cording Your recorder includes these features Voice Activated Recording VOX lets you set the recorder so it records when it picks up sound and stops a few seconds after the sound stops Tape Counter with Reset Button lets you note the locations of certain sections of tape so you can easily return to them Quick Review lets you stop recording to review a portion of recorded tape wit...

Page 4: ...anywhere External Microphone Jack lets you use an external wide range microphone Auto Stop stops the recorder automat ically when a tape reaches its end during recording or playback Earphone Jack lets you use an option al earphone for private listening Automatic Level Control ALC Circuit automatically sets the recording level Three Power Options you can power the recorder from standard AC power us...

Page 5: ... the re quired size and recommended type Do not mix old and new batteries dif ferent types of batteries standard al kaline or rechargeable or recharge able batteries of different capacities 1 Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow then lift off the cover 2 Place the batteries in the compart ment as indicated by the polarity sym bols and marked inside 3 Replace the cover ...

Page 6: ...eries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts Using AC or DC Power You can power the recorder using a 3V regulated 300 mA AC or DC adapter and a size H Adaptaplug connector neither supplied Both are available at your local RadioShack store Cautions You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies 3V DC and delivers at least 300 mA Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug m...

Page 7: ...e switch to 3V if necessary 2 Connect the Adaptaplug to the AC or DC adapter s cord so the tip reads TIP 3 Insert the barrel plug into the recorder s DC 3V jack This discon nects internal batteries 4 Depending on the type of adapter you are using plug the other end of the adapter into a standard AC outlet or a 12V power source CONNECTING AN EARPHONE You can use an optional mono earphone with a 1 8...

Page 8: ...o protect your hearing follow these guidelines when you use an earphone Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening After you begin listening adjust the volume to a comfortable level Do not listen at extremely high vol ume levels Extended high volume listening can lead to permanent hear ing loss Once you set the volume do not increase it Over time your ears adapt to the volume ...

Page 9: ... when listening at normal volume levels they still can present a traffic hazard CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONE You can use an optional microphone with a 1 8 inch 3 5 mm plug to extend the re cording range Your local RadioShack store carries a wide selection of micro phones Insert the microphone s plug into the re corder s MIC jack The built in microphone automatically disconnects 14 1184 fm Pag...

Page 10: ...SSETTE TAPE Note We recommend normal bias MC 60 microcassette tapes for up to 2 hours of EAR Jack MIC Jack VOL MIC SENS VOX PAUSE PLAY RECORD STOP EJECT REW REVIEW FAST F CUE TAPE SPEED Microphone TAPE COUNTER RECORD BATTERY Indicator 14 1184 fm Page 10 Wednesday June 28 2000 8 53 AM ...

Page 11: ...w these steps to load a microcas sette tape 1 Use a pencil to turn the cassette s hub and remove any tape slack Avoid touching the tape 2 Press STOP EJECT The cassette compartment door opens 3 Insert the microcassette into the door s guides with the tape s open edge facing out and the full reel posi tioned toward the top of the recorder 4 Close the door RECORDING Cautions Do not change the tape sp...

Page 12: ...s 1 Load a tape 2 Set TAPE SPEED as follows To double the tape s recording playback time set TAPE SPEED to 1 2 This setting allows 120 min utes 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 NORMAL or FAST PLAY This setting allows 60 min utes of total recording playback time on an MC 60 tape or 90 min utes on an MC 9...

Page 13: ...d results Set Playback To Tape Plays Recording At 1 2 cm s 1 2 same speed 2 4 NORMAL twice as fast 2 4 Fast Play two and one half times as fast Recording At 2 4 cm s 1 2 half as fast 2 4 NORMAL same speed 2 4 Fast Play one fourth as fast Recording At Fast Play 1 2 half as fast 2 4 NORMAL same speed 2 4 Fast Play one fourth as fast 14 1184 fm Page 13 Wednesday June 28 2000 8 53 AM ...

Page 14: ... At lower settings a louder sound starts VOX recording The built in automatic level control ALC automatically sets the recording level once recording starts When you use the VOX feature recording begins when the recorder picks up sound and stops a few seconds after the sound stops For maximum clarity place the recorder as close to the sound source as possible with nothing between the source and th...

Page 15: ...t recording without pressing STOP EJECT first PLAYING A TAPE 1 Load a microcassette tape 2 Set TAPE SPEED to the speed used when the tape was recorded To listen to the tape at about 25 faster than normal speed slide TAPE SPEED to 2 4 FAST PLAY 3 Press PLAY to begin play 4 Adjust VOL MIC SENS to the desired listening level 5 The tape automatically stops when it reaches its end Press STOP EJECT to s...

Page 16: ...peed slide REW REVIEW FAST F CUE to REW REVIEW or FAST F CUE during playback Set the switch back to the center to re sume normal playback QUICK REVIEW During recording slide REW REVIEW FAST F CUE to REW REVIEW to hear a por tion of what you have just recorded with out first pressing STOP EJECT then PLAY Press RECORD to resume recording USING THE TAPE COUNTER You can use the tape counter to note di...

Page 17: ...ers or other sources of strong magnetic fields RESTORING TAPE TENSION AND SOUND QUALITY After you play a microcassette tape sever al times the tape might become tightly wound on the reels This can cause play back sound quality to deteriorate To restore the sound quality fast forward the tape from the beginning to the end of one side then completely rewind it Then loosen the tape reels by gently ta...

Page 18: ...eventing 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 tape recording use a screwdriver to remove one or both of the cassette tape s erase protection tabs This prevents RECORD from being pressed If you later decide to record on a tape side after you have removed the erase...

Page 19: ... other parts that the tape touches This can greatly reduce the performance of the re corder After every 20 hours of tape player operation follow these steps to clean the tape handling parts 1 Remove the batteries and discon nect any other power source 2 Open the cassette compartment door and press PLAY to expose the tape handling parts 3 Use a cotton swab dipped in tape head cleaning solution or d...

Page 20: ...te compartment cover and reconnect power Note For easier cleaning you can use a microcassette cleaner kit which includes a special cleaning cassette Your local RadioShack store carries a full line of cas sette recorder cleaning supplies Record Playback Head Pinch Roller Capstan Tape Guides 14 1184 fm Page 20 Wednesday June 28 2000 8 53 AM ...

Page 21: ...e recorder gently and care fully Do not drop it Keep the recorder away from dust and dirt Wipe the recorder with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new Modifying or tampering with the recorder s internal components can cause a mal function and might invalidate its warranty If your recorder is not performing as it should take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance 14 1184 fm Pag...

Page 22: ... side 1 2 cm sec 60 min per side Power Output 180 mW Frequency Response 400 4 000 Hz at 2 4 cm sec Power Sources Internal batteries 3V DC 2 AA batteries AC Power 120V with optional regulated AC Adapter DC Power 12V DC with optional DC Adapter Dimensions HWD 415 16 27 16 1 in 126 62 26 mm Typical Cassette Recording Time with alkaline batteries 18 hours Weight without batteries 4 55 oz 129g 14 1184 ...

Page 23: ...23 Specifications Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice 14 1184 fm Page 23 Wednesday June 28 2000 8 53 AM ...

Page 24: ...take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store RadioShack will at its option un less otherwise provided by law a correct the defect by product re pair without charge for parts and labor b replace the product with one of the same or similar design or c refund the purchase price All replaced parts and products and products on which a refund is mad...

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