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Micro Cassette Tape
Recorder

with Voice Activation

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Summary of Contents for 14-1170

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Please read before using this equipment Micro Cassette Tape Recorder with Voice Activation ...

Page 2: ...to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential instal lation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accor dance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communica tions However there is no guarantee that inter ference will not occ...

Page 3: ...tion 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 techni cian for help If you cannot eliminate the interfer ence the FCC requires that you stop using your recorder Changes or modifications not expressly approved by RadioShack may cause in ter...

Page 4: ...r 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 ...

Page 5: ...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 ...

Page 6: ...busi ness 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 instantly changes from playback to recording Auto Stop stops the tape when the re corder reaches t...

Page 7: ...7 A Quick Look at Your Recorder A Quick Look at Your Recorder STOP EJECT PLAY REC EAR MIC Cassette Compartment Door ...

Page 8: ...8 A Quick Look at Your Recorder VOLUME INDEX F PLAY VOX PAUSE OFF REV REW FF CUE Tape Speed Switch Battery Compartment ...

Page 9: ...tion Use only a fresh battery of the required size and recommended type 1 Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow 2 Place the battery in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols and on the case beneath the opening 3 Replace the cover When the recorder stops operating prop erly replace the battery Warning Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly Do not bu...

Page 10: ...ttery using the supplied power adapter and a DC adapter with a size A Adaptaplug Both are available at your local Ra dioShack store Cautions You must use a Class 2 for AC power power source that supplies 3 volts DC and delivers at least 200 mA Its cen ter tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the recorder s power adapter jack Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications cou...

Page 11: ...at the wire attached to the dummy battery rests in the adjustable groove under the battery compartment 4 Close the compartment cover 5 Insert the adapter s barrel plug into the recorder s power adapter jack 6 Plug the adapter s other end into the power source CONNECTING AN EARPHONE For private listening you can use an op tional mono earphone with a 3 32 inch 2 5 mm plug You can also use an earphon...

Page 12: ...lume 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 level so a vol ume level that does not cause dis comfort might still damage your h...

Page 13: ...l volume levels they still can present a traffic hazard CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONE You can use an optional microphone with a subminiature 3 32 inch 2 5 mm plug to extend the recording range Your local RadioShack store carries a wide selection of microphones Insert the microphone s plug into the re corder s MIC jack The built in microphone automatically disconnects ...

Page 14: ...raightened paper clip to hook the smaller loop if you have difficulty threading the loop beneath the pin Operation LOADING A MICROCASSETTE TAPE Note We recommend MC 60 microcas sette tapes for up to two hours of record ing playback time or MC 90 micro cassette tapes for up to three hours of re cording playback time We do not recom mend long playing cassette tapes such as MC 120s because they are e...

Page 15: ...h 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 speed while recording Do not force down REC when a cas sette erase protection tab is not in place See Erasing Tapes on Page 22 Voice Activated VOX Recording Follow these steps to have the recorder start and stop recording automatically based on s...

Page 16: ...on an MC 90 tape For better sound quality slide the tape speed switch to 2 4 This set ting allows 60 minutes of total recording playback time on an MC 60 tape or 90 minutes on an MC 90 tape 4 Press REC to begin recording Both REC and PLAY lock down and the record indicator next to the MIC jack lights Recording begins when the recorder picks up sound and stops a few seconds after the sound stops 5 ...

Page 17: ...ttings VOX might not oper ate The built in automatic level control ALC automatically sets the recording level once recording starts 6 Recording stops when the tape reaches its end To stop it sooner press STOP EJECT Note When the tape reaches the end the motor stops automatically The tape handling parts however are still engaged When recording or play stops always press STOP EJECT to disengage the ...

Page 18: ...nd source as possible with nothing between the source and the recorder that might block the sound 6 To temporarily stop recording slide PAUSE away from OFF To resume recording slide PAUSE back 7 Recording automatically stops when the tape reaches its end To stop recording sooner press STOP EJECT Using Quick Record To go directly from playback to recording while a tape is playing press REC without ...

Page 19: ...Y to ON 4 Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable lis tening level 5 Press STOP EJECT to stop playback Rewinding Fast Forwarding Slide REV REW FF CUE to REV REW to rapidly rewind a tape or to FF CUE to fast forward a tape To hear the tape play at a faster speed as it fast forwards or rewinds slide REV REW FF CUE to REV REW or FF CUE during playback When you release the switch normal playback resumes Cautio...

Page 20: ...special tone to a tape so you can quickly find that point using Quick Review See Using Quick Review 1 Press INDEX to mark the beginning of a recorded section The record indi cator flashes while the recorder records an index marker tone on the tape 2 Press INDEX to mark each desired reference point 3 Press PLAY to begin play 4 Slide REV REW FF CUE to REV REW to rapidly review the tape The tape rewi...

Page 21: ...several 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 tapping each edge of the cassette on a flat sur face Caution Be careful not to damage the cassette when tapping it Do not touch...

Page 22: ...be erased properly PREVENTING ACCIDENTAL ERASURE Cassette 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 REC from being pressed If you later decide to record on a tape side after you have remo...

Page 23: ...23 Tape Tips hole Be sure you cover only the hole orig inally covered by the erase protection tab Caution Removing the erase protection tabs does not prevent a bulk eraser from erasing a cassette tape ...

Page 24: ... 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 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 cassette player After every 20 hours of tape player ...

Page 25: ...head cleaning solution to clean the tape guides record play head erase head pinch roller and capstan 3 When you finish cleaning press STOP EJECT and close the cassette compartment door Then reconnect power Note Your local RadioShack store carries a full line of cassette deck cleaning sup plies Tape Guides Capstan Pinch Rollers Record Playback Heads ...

Page 26: ...ec 30 min per side 1 2 cm sec 60 min per side Practical Max Output 110 mW Fast Play Speed 2 4 cm sec 30 1 2 cm sec 35 Frequency Response 400 4 000 Hz at 2 4 cm sec Microphone Sensitivity Automatic Level Adjustment in Record Mode Power Sources Internal Battery 1 5 V DC One AAA Battery AC Power 120V with AC Adapter Vehicle Battery 12V with DC Adapter Dimensions HWD 4 6 2 5 0 7 in 117 52 18 mm Weight...

Page 27: ...27 Specifications Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice ...

Page 28: ...ect during the warranty period take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store RadioShack will at its option unless otherwise provided by law a correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor b replace the product with one of the same or sim ilar design or c refund the purchase price All replaced parts and prod ucts and pr...

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