Page 2 - FEATURES; Your recorder includes these features:
2 FEATURES Your Optimus Micro-41 Micro Recorderwith Voice Zoom and VOX is ideal for quicknote-taking. Its ultra-small size makes iteasy to slip into a pocket or briefcase. Youcan use it at school, at business conferenc-es, for dictation in the office, or anywhereon the go! You can record manually or...
Page 5 - CONTENTS; Connecting an
5 CONTENTS Preparation ............................................ 7 Connecting Power ........................... 7 Using Batteries ......................... 7Using AC Power ....................... 9Using Vehicle Battery Power ... 10Connecting an Earphone ....... 12Listening Safely ...................
Page 6 - Cleaning the
6 Tape Tips ............................................. 26 Storing Cassette Tapes ................. 26Preventing Accidental Erasure ...... 26Erasing Tapes ............................... 27 Care ..................................................... 28 Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts ................
Page 7 - PREPARATION; CONNECTING POWER; Using Batteries; • Use only fresh batteries of the
7 PREPARATION CONNECTING POWER Using Batteries You can power your recorder with two AAbatteries (not supplied). For the best per-formance and longest life, we recommendRadioShack alkaline batteries. Warning: Dispose of old batteries prompt-ly; do not bury or burn them. Cautions: • Use only fresh bat...
Page 9 - Using AC Power; • Always plug the AC adapter in to the
9 only AC or vehicle battery power,remove the batteries. Using AC Power You can power the Micro-41 from an ACoutlet, using an AC adapter (not supplied),available at your local RadioShack store. Cautions: You must use a Class 2power source that supplies3V volts DC and delivers at least 300 mA. Its ce...
Page 10 - Using Vehicle Battery Power
10 Follow these steps to power the Micro-41from standard AC power. 1. Set the AC adapter's voltage switch to 3V. 2. Inser t the 3.4 mm outer diameter/1.3 mm inner diameter barrel plug into theAC adapter's cord to read TIP+. Note: Inserting the barrel plug into theMicro-41's DC 3V jack disconnects th...
Page 11 - • Always plug the DC adapter into the
11 Cautions: You must use a power sourcethat supplies 3 volts DC anddelivers at least 300 mA. Its center tip must be set to positive andits plug must fit the Micro-41's DC 3Vjack. The recommended adaptermeets these specifications. Using anadapter that does not meet thesespecifications could damage t...
Page 13 - Listening Safely; • Set the volume to the lowest setting
13 Insert the earphone's plug into the record-er's EAR jack. The internal speaker auto-matically disconnects. Listening Safely To protect your hearing, follow theseguidelines when you use an earphone. • Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening. After youbegin listening, adjust...
Page 14 - • Once you set the volume, do not; Traffic Safety; • Do not wear an earphone while oper-
14 • Once you set the volume, do not increase it. Over time, your ears adaptto the volume level, so a volume levelthat does not cause discomfort mightstill damage your hearing. Traffic Safety • Do not wear an earphone while oper- ating a motor vehicle or riding a bicy-cle. This can create a traffic ...
Page 15 - You can use an optional microphone with a; automatically disconnects.
15 CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONE You can use an optional microphone with a 1 / 8 -inch (3.5mm) plug to extend the record- ing range. Your local RadioShack storecarries a wide selection of microphones. Insert the microphone’s plug into the re-corder’s MIC jack. The built-in microphone automatical...
Page 16 - OPERATION
16 OPERATION LOADING A MICROCASSETTE TAPE Note: We recommend MC-60 microcas-sette tapes for up to 2 hours of recording/playback time, or MC-90 microcassettetapes for up to 3 hours of recording/play-back time. We do not recommend long-playing microcassette tapes such as MC-120s because they are extre...
Page 17 - Inser t the microcassette into the; RECORDING; • Do not change the tape speed while
17 3. Inser t the microcassette into the door's guides with the tape’s openedge 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 t...
Page 18 - on the side of the; to
18 Voice Activated (VOX) Recording Follow these steps to have the recorderstart and stop recording automaticallybased on sound it detects. 1. Set VOX to ON . 2. Load a tape. 3. Set TAPE SPEED on the side of the recorder as follows: • To double the tape’s recording/play- back time, set TAPE SPEED to ...
Page 20 - Manual Recording
20 5. Recording stops when the tape reaches the end of the cassette. Tostop it sooner, press STOP/EJECT . Manual Recording 1. Set VOX to OFF . 2. Load a tape. 3. Set TAPE SPEED to 1.2 to double the recording time, or to 2.4 for better sound quality. 4. Press REC ( PLAY also locks down). Recording st...
Page 21 - Note: The setting of; PLAYING A TAPE
21 Quick Record During playback, you can press REC to be- gin recording without pressing STOP/EJECT first. Using Voice Zoom To record a speaker’s voice in a noisy envi-ronment, set VOICE ZOOM to ON . Voice Zoom uses special filter circuits to enhanceand separate voices from backgroundsounds resultin...
Page 22 - to a comfortable
22 about 30% faster than normal speed,set TAPE SPEED to FAST PLAY . 4. Adjust VOL/MIC SENS to a comfortable listening level. 5. Press STOP/EJECT to stop playback. 14-1169.fm Page 22 Monday, April 26, 1999 4:03 PM
Page 24 - QUICK REVIEW; During recording, slide; to resume recording.
24 QUICK REVIEW During recording, slide REW/REVIEW FAST- F/CUE to REW/REVIEW to hear a portion of what you have just recorded without firstpressing STOP/EJECT then PLAY . Press REC to resume recording. USING THE TAPE COUNTER You can use the tape counter to note differ-ent locations on your tape duri...
Page 25 - USING INDEX MARKER
25 USING INDEX MARKER Follow these steps to use INDEX MARKER to add a special tone to a tape so you canquickly find that point using the review con-trols. 1. To mark the beginning of a recorded section, press and hold down INDEX MARKER, on the back of the recorder, for at least 3 seconds during reco...
Page 26 - TAPE TIPS; from
26 TAPE TIPS STORING CASSETTE TAPES Do not expose microcassette tapes to hightemperatures, high humidity, dust or dirt, ormotors, transformers, or other sources ofstrong magnetic fields. PREVENTING ACCIDENTAL ERASURE Microcassette tapes have two erase-protection tabs — one for each side.When a tab i...
Page 27 - ERASING TAPES
27 If you later decide to record on a tape sideafter you have removed the erase-protec-tion tab, place a piece of strong plastictape over that side’s erase-protectionhole. Be sure you cover only the hole orig-inally covered by the erase-protection tab. Caution: Removing the erase-protectiontabs does...
Page 28 - CARE
28 CARE To enjoy your Your Optimus Micro-41 Mi-cro Recorder for a long time: • Keep the recorder dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. • Handle the recorder gently and care- fully. Don’t drop it. • Use and store the recorder only in nor- mal temperature environments. • Keep the recorder away...
Page 31 - SPECIFICATIONS; Two AA Batteries
31 SPECIFICATIONS Tape Type ........................... Microcassette Tracks ........ 2 Tracks, 1 Channel Monaural Drive System ..................... Capstan Drive Tape Speed ...... 2.4 cm/sec. ( 15 / 16 ips) and 1.2 cm/sec. ( 15 / 32 ips) Recording Time (with MC-60 Microcassette): 2.4 cm/sec. ........
Page 33 - NOTES
33 NOTES 14-1169.fm Page 33 Monday, April 26, 1999 4:03 PM
Page 35 - Limited Ninety-Day Warranty
35 Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against man-ufacturing defects in material and workmanship undernormal use for ninety (90) days from the date of pur-chase from RadioShack company-owned stores andauthorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EX-CEPT AS PROVIDED...
Page 36 - We Service What We Sell
(Continued) New or reconditioned par ts and products may be usedin the performance of warranty ser vice. Repaired or re-placed par ts and products are warranted for the re-mainder of the original warranty period. You will becharged for repair or replacement of the product madeafter the expiration of...
