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14-1164 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. Micro-37 Voice-Activated Microcassette Tape Recorder 14-1164.fm Page 2 Wednesday, November 25, 1998 1:20 PM FEATURES Your Optimus Micro-37 Voice-Activated Microcassette Tape Recorder is ideal for quick note-taking. Its ultra-small size makes it easy to slip into a pocket or briefcase. 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: Voice-Activation Circuitry (VOX) — begins recording when the recorder picks up sound and stops a few seconds after the sound stops. 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. © 1997, 1998 Tandy Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Optimus and RadioShack are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation. 2 14-1164.fm Page 3 Wednesday, November 25, 1998 1:20 PM 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. Quick Record — lets you instantly change from playback to record. 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 25% faster than normal speed, to save time when listening to a tape. Auto Stop — stops automatically when the tape reaches the end during recording and playback. Automatic Level Control (ALC) Circuit — automatically sets the recording level. 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). 3 14-1164.fm Page 4 Wednesday, November 25, 1998 1:20 PM We recommend you write your recorder’s serial number here. The number is inside the recorder’s battery compartment. Serial Number: ____________ 4 14-1164.fm Page 5 Wednesday, November 25, 1998 1:20 PM CONTENTS Preparation ............................................ 6 Before You Begin ............................. 6 Connecting to Power ....................... 6 Using Batteries ......................... 7 Using AC Power ..................... 10 Using Vehicle Battery Power .. 12 Connecting an Earphone .............. 14 Listening Safely ...................... 15 Traffic Safety ........................... 15 Connecting an External Microphone .................................... 16 Operation ............................................. 17 Loading a Microcassette Tape ....... 17 Recording ...................................... 19 Playing a Tape ............................... 23 Rewinding/Fast-Forwarding .... 24 Quick Record ................................. 25 Using the Tape Counter ................. 26 Tape Tips ............................................. 27 Storing Cassette Tapes ................. 27 Preventing Accidental Erasure ...... 27 Erasing a Cassette Tape ............... 28 Care ...................................................... 29 Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts .............................................. 30 Specifications ..................................... 32 5 14-1164.fm Page 6 Wednesday, November 25, 1998 1:20 PM PREPARATION BEFORE YOU BEGIN To protect the Micro-37 during shipment, a piece of paper is attached to the cassette door. Remove this paper before you use the Micro-37. CONNECTING TO POWER You can power your Micro-37 from any of the following: • Internal battery power • AC power (with an optional AC adapter) • Your vehicle’s battery (with an optional DC adapter) 6 14-1164.fm Page 7 Wednesday, November 25, 1998 1:20 PM Using Batteries You can use two AA batteries (not supplied) to power your Micro-37. We recom mend alkaline batteries, suchdioShack Cat. No. 23-552. as Ra- Cautions: • Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type. • Never leave dead or weak batteries in the Micro-37. Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic circuits. • Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities. • Dispose of old batteries promptly; do not bury or burn them. 7 14-1164.fm Page 8 Wednesday, November 25, 1998 1:20 PM 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. FFCUE Caution: The battery compartment cover is attached to the recorder. Do not try to remove it. 2. Insert the batteries into the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside the compartment. FFCUE 3. Close the battery compartment cover by pressing it down and sliding it in the opposite direction of the arrow. 8 14-1164.fm Page 9 Wednesda...