Optimus 14-1180 - Manual

5 Cautions: • Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type. • Remove the batteries if the recorder will not be used for a few weeks or more. Batteries can leakchemicals and damage the recorder. Replace the batteries if the REC/BATT indicator dimsor does not light. USING AC POWER You can us...

9 OPERATION Caution: 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 possible af- ter you finish playing or recording a tape. Thisprotects the tape by releasing it from the tape-han-dling parts. LOADING A CASSETTE TAPE ...

10 3. Slide the cassette into the grooves on the inside of the compartment cover, with the side youwant to play or record on against the cover andthe exposed tape facing outward. 4. Close the compartment. To unload the tape, press STOP/EJ to stop recording or playback, then press STOP/EJ again to op...

11 Normal Recording 1. 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 for better sound quality. 4. Press REC to begin recording. This also pushes down PLAY . Illustration Illustration Illustration 14-1180.fm Page...

13 Voice Activated Recording 1. 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. • To 2.4 cm for better sound quality. 4. Press REC to record. This also pushes down PLAY . Illustration Illustration Illustration 14-1180.fm P...

15 Recording with an External Microphone 1. Plug an optional external microphone into the MIC jack on top of the recorder. The built-in microphone is automatically disconnected. Note: Your local RadioShack store has a wideselection of microphones, designed especiallyfor microcassette recorders. 2. F...

17 If you press and hold the switch toward FAST-F/CUE or REW/REVIEW during recording, the REC button re- leases. You can hear the tape as it fast-forwards orrewinds. When you release the switch, the recorderbegins normal playback. If you press the switch toward FAST-F/CUE or REW/ REVIEW while the ta...

18 USING AN EARPHONE For private listening, plug an optional earphone with a 1 / 8 -inch plug into the recorder’s EAR jack. This auto- matically disconnects the recorder’s internal speaker. Note: Your local RadioShack store has a wide selec-tion of earphones. Listening Safely To protect your hearing...

19 TAPE HINTS STORING CASSETTE TAPES Do not expose cassette tapes to high temperatures;high humidity; dust or dirt; or motors, transformers, orother sources of strong magnetic fields. PREVENTING ACCIDENTAL ERASURE Most microcassette tapes have an erase-protectiontab for each side of the tape. To pro...

20 ERASING A CASSETTE TAPE If you no longer want a recording, you can record overit or erase it. To record over a cassette tape, be sure the erase-protection tabs are in place. Then simply record asusual. The recorder records over the previous record-ing. You might prefer to use a bulk tape eraser, ...

21 MAINTENANCE Your Optimus Micro-32 Microcassette Tape Recorderwith Voice Activation and Counter is an example ofsuperior design and craftsmanship. The followingsuggestions will help you care for your recorder soyou can enjoy it for years. • Keep the recorder dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immedi...

23 SPECIFICATIONS Tape System ........... 2-Track Monaural Microcassette Tape Speed ....................... 2.4 cm/sec or 1.2 cm/sec Recording Time (Total for Both Sides): MC-60 ..............................60 min @ 2.4 cm/sec 120 min @ 1.2 cm/sec MC-90 ..............................90 min @ 2.4 cm...