14-1180 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. MICRO-32 Microcassette Tape Recorder with Voice Activation and Counter 14-1180.fm Page 2 Thursday, July 1, 1999 4:34 PM FEATURES Your Optimus Micro-32 Microcassette Tape Recorder with Voice Activation and Counter is lightweight, compact, and easy to operate. It’s perfect for recording lectures, interviews, and meetings. The Micro-32 has these features: Voice Activated System — records only when it detects sound so you can save tape

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 rec

14-1168 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. Micro-40 Micro Cassette Recorder with VOX 14-1168.fm Page 2 Thursday, January 20, 2000 2:05 PM FEATURES Your Optimus Micro-40 Micro Cassette Record with VOX 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 record manually or set the recorder so sound activates recording.

At higher settings, a softer sound starts VOX recording. At lower settings, a louder sound starts VOX recording. • The built-in automatic level control (ALC) automatically sets the recording level once recording starts. • When you use the VOX feature, recording begins when the recorder picks up sound and stops a few seconds after the sound stops. 5. For maximum clarity, place the recorder as close to the sound source as possible, with nothing between the source and the recorder that might block

Your local RadioShack store carries a wide selection of microphones. Insert the microphone’s plug into the recorder’s MIC jack. The built-in microphone automatically disconnects. 15 14-1169.fm Page 16 Monday, April 26, 1999 4:03 PM OPERATION LOADING A MICROCASSETTE TAPE Note: We recommend MC-60 microcassette tapes for up to 2 hours of recording/ playback time, or MC-90 microcassette tapes for up to 3 hours of recording/playback time. We do not recommend long- playing microcassette tapes such as

3. Replace the cover. Notes: • If the RECORD/BATTERY indicator lights dimly or does not light at all during use, replace the batteries. • If you do not plan to use the Micro-41 for several days, or if you plan to use 8 14-1169.fm Page 9 Monday, April 26, 1999 4:03 PM only AC or vehicle battery power, remove the batteries. Using AC Power You can power the Micro-41 from an AC outlet, using an AC adapter (not supplied), available at your local RadioShack store. Cautions: ! You must use a Class 2 po

Press REC to resume recording. USING THE TAPE COUNTER You can use the tape counter to note different locations on your tape during recording or playback. RECORDRECORD Before playing or recording a tape, rewind the tape completely and press the counter reset button to set the counter to 000. As the tape moves, the counter advances. 24 14-1169.fm Page 25 Monday, April 26, 1999 4:03 PM USING INDEX MARKER Follow these steps to use INDEX MARKER to add a special tone to a tape so you can quickly find

21 TAPE TIPS .................................................. 22 Storing Cassette Tapes ........................ 22 Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality ............................... 22 Erasing Tapes ...................................... 23 Preventing Accidental Erasure ............. 23 Care ............................................................ 25 Cleaning the Tape Handling Parts ........ 25 Specifications ............................................ 28 4 14-1167.fm Page 5 Thursd