Radio Shack Microcassette Recorder MICRO 33 User Guide

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MICRO-33  
Voice-Activated  
Microcassette Tape  
Recorder  
 
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ˆ Features  
Your RadioShack MICRO-33 Voice-Acti-  
vated Microcassette Tape Recorder is  
ideal for quick note-taking. Its compact  
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!  
Voice-Actuated Circuitry (VOX) — be-  
gins recording when the recorder picks up  
sound and stops a few seconds after the  
sound stops.  
External Microphone Jack — lets you  
use an external microphone, so you can  
extend your recording range.  
Fast Play — lets you play a tape back  
about 30% faster than normal speed, to  
save time when listening to a tape.  
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ˆ A Quick Look at  
Your Recorder  
RECORD  
PLAY  
STOP/  
EJECT  
SPEED  
REWIND  
FAST-F  
MIC  
EAR  
DC3V  
Battery  
Compartment  
VOX IN  
F-PLAY/OFF/PAUSE  
VOL/VOX  
REC/  
BATT  
Tape  
Counter  
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A Quick Look at Your Recorder  
 
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ˆ Preparation  
CONNECTING POWER  
You can power your recorder from internal  
battery power, AC power (with an optional  
AC adapter), or your vehicle’s battery  
(with an optional DC adapter).  
Using Batteries  
You can use two AAA batteries (not sup-  
plied) to power your recorder. For the best  
performance and longest life, we recom-  
mend RadioShack alkaline batteries.  
Warning: Dispose of old batteries  
promptly and properly. Do not burn or  
bury them.  
Cautions:  
• Use only fresh batteries of the  
required size and recommended  
type.  
• Do not use rechargeable batteries in  
the recorder.  
• Do not mix old and new batteries or  
different types of batteries (standard  
or alkaline).  
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• If you do not plan to use the recorder  
with batteries for several days or  
more, remove the batteries. Batteries  
can leak chemicals that can destroy  
electronic parts.  
When the REC/BATT indicator does not  
light, lights dimly during manual recording,  
or the recorder stops operating properly,  
replace the batteries.  
1. Slide the battery compartment cover  
in the direction of the arrow until it  
stops, then lift up the cover.  
Caution: The battery compartment  
cover is attached to the recorder. Do  
not try to remove it.  
2. Insert the batteries into the compart-  
ment as indicated by the polarity sym-  
bols (+ and –) marked on the back of  
the recorder.  
3. To close the battery compartment  
cover, hold the cover down against  
the recorder and slide it in the oppo-  
site direction of the arrow.  
Using AC or DC Power  
To power the recorder from an AC outlet  
or your vehicles battery power, you need  
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an AC or DC adapter and an Adaptaplug  
(neither supplied, available at your local  
RadioShack store).  
Cautions:  
You must use a (Class 2 for  
AC) power source that sup-  
plies 3 volts DC power and  
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delivers at least 200 mA. The center  
tip of the Adaptaplug must be set to  
positive, and the plug must properly  
fit the recorder’s DC3V jack. Using an  
AC adapter and plug that do not meet  
these specifications could damage  
the recorder, the adapter, or the plug.  
• Always connect the adapter to the  
recorder before you plug it into the  
power source, and unplug the  
adapter from the power source before  
you unplug it from the recorder.  
1. If necessary, set the adapter’s volt-  
age switch to 3V.  
2. Attach the Adaptaplug to the  
adapter’s cord with the tip set to posi-  
tive (+).  
Caution: Be sure to set the tip polar-  
ity to positive (+). If the polarity is  
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reversed, the recorder, adapter, or  
plug might be damaged.  
3. Insert the barrel plug into the  
recorder’s DC3V jack. This discon-  
nects the internal batteries.  
4. Plug the other end of the adapter into  
the power source.  
CONNECTING AN  
EARPHONE  
You can use an optional earphone with a  
3/32-inch plug to listen to a tape in privacy.  
You can also use an earphone to listen to  
what the recorder picks up through the in-  
ternal microphone or an external micro-  
phone. Your local RadioShack store  
carries a wide selection of earphones.  
Plug the earphone’s plug into the record-  
er’s EAR jack. The built-in speaker auto-  
matically disconnects.  
Listening Safely  
To protect your hearing, follow these  
guidelines when you use an earphone.  
• Set the volume to the lowest setting  
before you begin listening. After you  
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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  
hearing.  
Traffic Safety  
Do not wear an earphone while operating  
a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle. This  
can create a traffic hazard and could be il-  
legal in some areas.  
Even though some earphones let you  
hear some outside sounds when listening  
at normal volume levels, they still can  
present a traffic hazard.  
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ˆ Operation  
Although the recorder’s auto shut-off fea-  
ture stops the recorder’s tape drive motor  
when the tape reaches the end, the re-  
corder continues to use power, and its  
tape-handling parts continue to touch the  
tape until you press STOP/EJECT. We rec-  
ommend you press STOP/EJECT as soon  
as the tape reaches the end. This helps to  
save power and reduces the possibility of  
damaging the tape.  
LOADING A  
MICROCASSETTE TAPE  
We recommend MC-60 microcassette  
tapes for up to 2 hours of recording/play-  
back time, or MC-90 microcassette tapes  
for up to 3 hours of recording/playback  
time.  
1. Use a pencil to turn the cassette’s  
hub and remove any tape slack.  
Avoid touching the tape.  
2. Press STOP/EJECT to open the cas-  
sette compartment door.  
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3. Insert the microcassette into the  
door’s guides so the microcassette’s  
open edge faces out.  
Note: The arrow on the cassette  
compartment door indicates tape  
travel direction. Be sure the tape’s full  
reel is in the opposite direction of the  
arrow.  
4. Close the cassette compartment  
door.  
RECORDING  
When you use the VOX feature, recording  
begins when the recorder picks up sound  
and stops a few seconds after the sound  
stops.  
The VOL/VOX setting determines the  
sound level that activates the VOX circuit  
and starts recording. At higher settings, a  
softer sound starts VOX recording. At low-  
er settings, a louder sound starts VOX re-  
cording. Use a low VOL/VOX setting in a  
high-noise environment such as in a plane  
or vehicle.  
Note: You can monitor the sound level by  
connecting an optional earphone.  
1. Load the microcassette tape.  
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2. Set SPEED on the side of the recorder  
as follows:  
To double the tape’s recording/  
playback time, set SPEED to 1.2.  
This setting allows 120 minutes  
total recording/playback time on an  
MC-60 tape, or 180 minutes on an  
MC-90 tape.  
• For better sound quality, set  
SPEED to 2.4. This setting allows  
60 minutes total recording/play-  
back time on an MC-60 tape, or 90  
minutes on an MC-90 tape.  
3. Set the function switch as follows:  
To manually start and stop record-  
ing, set the switch to OFF.  
To use voice-actuated recording,  
set the switch to VOX IN.  
Note: The voice-activation feature  
saves power and tape if there are  
long or frequent pauses in the mate-  
rial you are recording.  
4. Press RECORD to begin recording.  
RECORD and PLAY both lock down,  
and the REC/BATT indicator lights.  
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If the function switch is set to OFF,  
recording begins immediately. If  
the function switch is set to VOX IN,  
recording begins and the REC/BATT  
indicator lights steadily only when the  
recorder picks up sound.  
Cautions:  
• Do not force down RECORD. If you  
cannot easily press RECORD,  
check the microcassette tape’s  
erase-protection tabs (see “Pre-  
venting Accidental Erasure” on  
Page 16).  
To protect the recorder, press  
RECORD only when a microcas-  
sette tape is loaded.  
Note: To pause recording, slide the  
function switch to PAUSE. To resume  
operation, slide the function switch to  
the previous position.  
5. If you set the function switch to VOX  
IN, adjust VOL/VOX to set the sound  
level at which recording begins.  
6. Press STOP/EJECT to stop the tape.  
Note: To record on the other side of the  
tape, unload the tape, turn it over, and re-  
load it.  
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Using an External Microphone  
You can use an external microphone to  
make high-quality recordings. Plug a mi-  
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crophone with a /32-inch plug into the re-  
corder’s MIC jack.  
Note: You can use a unidirectional micro-  
phone with your recorder (not supplied,  
available at your local RadioShack store).  
PLAYING A TAPE  
1. Load the microcassette tape.  
2. Set SPEED to the speed used when  
the tape was recorded.  
3. To listen to the tape at normal speed,  
set the function switch to OFF.  
To listen to the tape at about 30% faster  
than normal, set the function switch to  
F-PLAY (fast play).  
4. Press PLAY.  
5. Adjust VOL/VOX to a comfortable lis-  
tening level.  
6. Press  
to stop playback.  
STOP/EJECT  
Note: To play the other side of the tape,  
unload the tape, turn it over, and reload it.  
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Using FAST-F and REWIND  
Press REWIND to rapidly rewind (review) a  
tape. Press FAST-F to fast-forward (cue) a  
tape.  
If you press FAST-F or REWIND during  
playback, you can hear the tape at a fast-  
er speed as it cues or reviews. If you re-  
lease FAST-F or REWIND, the recorder  
resumes normal playback.  
If you press FAST-F or REWIND when the  
tape is stopped, the button locks down.  
The tape fast-forwards or rewinds until  
you press STOP/EJECT or the tape reach-  
es the end.  
QUICK RECORD  
During playback, you can press RECORD  
to begin recording without pressing STOP/  
EJECT first.  
USING THE TAPE COUNTER  
You can use the tape counter to mark lo-  
cations of specific sections of tape so you  
can easily return to them.  
Press the reset button next to the tape  
counter to set the counter to 333 at the  
beginning of a tape. As the tape plays or  
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records, note the counter reading at the  
position(s) where you want to return.  
ˆ Tape Tips  
STORING CASSETTE TAPES  
Do not expose cassette tapes to high tem-  
peratures, high humidity, dust or dirt, or  
motors, transformers, or other sources  
with strong magnetic fields.  
PREVENTING ACCIDENTAL  
ERASURE  
Most microcassette tapes have an erase-  
protection tab for each side of the tape. To  
protect your recordings from being acci-  
dentally erased or recorded over, use a  
screwdriver to carefully break off the  
erase-protection tabs.  
If you later decide to erase or record over  
the tape, place a piece of strong tape over  
the holes.  
Caution: Removing the erase-protection  
tabs does not prevent a tape from being  
erased by a bulk tape eraser.  
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Tape Tips  
 
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ERASING A CASSETTE TAPE  
If you no longer want a recording, you can  
record over it or erase it.  
To record over a cassette tape, be sure  
the erase-protection tabs are in place.  
Then simply record as usual. The recorder  
records over the previous recording.  
You might prefer to use a bulk tape eraser  
which erases both sides of a tape in just a  
few seconds.  
ˆ Care  
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.  
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. Use the following cleaning proce-  
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dure after every 20 hours of recorder  
operation.  
1. Press STOP/EJECT, remove the bat-  
teries, and disconnect any power  
source.  
2. Press PLAY to expose the tape-han-  
dling parts.  
Tape-  
Handling  
Parts  
3. Use a cotton swab dipped in tape  
head cleaning solution or denatured  
alcohol to gently clean the tape-han-  
dling parts.  
4. Press  
to release the  
STOP/EJECT  
tape-handling parts.  
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 mi-  
crocassette cleaning supplies.  
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ˆ Specifications  
Tape Type.............................................. Microcassette  
Tracks............................2 Tracks,1 Channel Monaural  
Drive System .........................................Capstan Drive  
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Tape Speed ..............................2.4 cm/sec. ( /16 ips)  
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1.2 cm/sec. ( /32 ips)  
Recording  
(with MC-60): ............. 30 min. (2.4 cm/sec.) per side  
60 min. (1.2 cm/sec.) per side  
Practical Max. Output .................................... 125 mW  
Frequency Response ......400-4,000 Hz at 2.4 cm/sec.  
Fast Play.......................................Approx. 30% Faster  
Than Normal Speed  
Microphone Sensitivity............ Continuous Adjustment  
Using VOL/VOX in Record Mode  
Power Sources:  
Internal Batteries ............................Two AAA Batteries  
(3 Volts DC)  
AC Power ..................................120V with AC adapter  
Vehicle Battery............................ 12V with DC adapter  
Typical Cassette Recording Time  
(alkaline batteries) ........................... 8 hours (approx.)  
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Dimensions (HWD): ...................4 /16 × 2 /4 × /4 In.  
(112.5 × 57 × 19 mm)  
Weight (with batteries) ......................................4.2 oz.  
(119 g)  
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary.  
Specifications are subject to change and improvement  
without notice.  
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Limited Ninety-Day Warranty  
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in  
material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the  
date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and autho-  
rized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED  
HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY  
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY  
AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DU-  
RATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRAN-  
TIES CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN,  
RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO  
CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT  
TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDI-  
RECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARIS-  
ING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT  
NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVE-  
NIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT  
OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL  
DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSI-  
BILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.  
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts  
or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so  
the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.  
In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the prod-  
uct and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any  
RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, unless otherwise pro-  
vided 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 similar de-  
sign; or (c) refund the purchase price. All replaced parts and products, and  
products on which a refund is made, become the property of RadioShack.  
New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance  
of warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are war-  
ranted for the remainder of the original warranty period. You will be  
charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration  
of the warranty period.  
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attribut-  
able to acts of God, abuse, accident, misuse, improper or abnormal us-  
age, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or maintenance,  
alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any  
repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service  
Facility; (c) consumables such as fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage;  
(e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs of product re-  
moval, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other  
rights which vary from state to state.  
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