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MICROCASSETTE RECORDER
MODEL: MB2186
BEFORE OPERATING THIS PRODUCT,
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS
FRONT
REAR
1
2
3
4
11
12
13
14
15
5
6
16
17
7
8
9
10
1. MIC (Microphone) Jack
2. EAR (Earphone) Jack
3. VOLUME/VAC Mic
Sensitivity Control
4. VAS (Voice Activation)
ON/OFF Switch
5. Microcassette
Compartment
6. Tape Counter Reset
Button
10. Battery Compartment
(Rear of unit)
11. Built-in Microphone (Top
of unit)
12. PAUSE ON/OFF Switch
13. REC (Record) Button
14. PLAY Button
15. REW (REV)/F.F Switch
Button
16. Stop/Eject Button
17. TAPE SPEED (2.4/1.2)
Switch
7. Tape Counter
8. REC/BATT Indicator
+
-
9. DC 3V Jack
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POWER SOURCES
BATTERY INSTALLATION
Open the battery compartment and insert two (2) "AA" size
batteries (not included) following the polarity diagram. Put the
battery compartment cover back into place.
NOTE: The REC/BATT indicator will brightly light during
recording when batteries are fresh. When they are weak, it will
light dim.
—
+
—
+
BATTERY PRECAUTIONS
Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device:
1. Use only the size and type of batteries specified.
2. Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated in the
battery compartment. Reversed batteries may cause damage to the device.
3. Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline and Carbon-zinc) or
old batteries with fresh ones.
4. If the device is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent
damage or injury from possible battery leakage.
5. Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged; they can overheat and
rupture. (Follow battery manufacturer’s directions.)
DC JACK +
-
To use this unit with an external AC adapter (not included)
having 3V and a negative center pin, insert the AC adapter’s
plug into the DC 3V jack on the unit. The batteries will be
disconnected when the AC adapter is connected.
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OPERATION
TO PLAY A PRERECORDED MICROCASSETTE TAPE
1
2
Press the Stop/Eject button and Slide the TAPE SPEED switch to
insert a microcassette tape with the tape speed used when
the side to be played facing you recorded.
and the exposed tape facing the
right. Close the Cassette
Compartment.
3
4
2
3
1
Set the VOLUME/VAC Mic Press the PLAY button ❶ to start
Sensitivity control to minimum.
playback and adjust the
VOLUME/VAC Mic Sensitivity
control ❷ as desired. To stop the
tape before it reaches the end,
press the Stop/Eject button ❸.
EARPHONE JACK
For private listening, connect an earphone (not included) to this jack.
The speaker is automatically disconnected when the earphone plug is
inserted in the jack.
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OPERATION
TO FAST REWIND/REVIEW A MICROCASSETTE TAPE
1
2
1
1
2
2
To rapidly rewind a microcassette To rapidly review a microcassette
tape in the Stop mode, slide the tape, press the PLAY button ❶
REW (REV)/F.F switch ❶ to the
and then slide and hold the REW
REW (REV) position. Press the (REV)/F.F switch ❷ to the REW
Stop/Eject button ❷ when you
reached the desired position.
(REV) position. You will then hear
the microcassette play at fast
speed. Release the switch to
resume normal playback.
TO FAST FORWARD/CUE A MICROCASSETTE TAPE
1
2
1
1
2
2
To
rapidly
forward
a
To rapidly cue a microcassette
tape, press the PLAY button ❶
and then slide and hold the REW
(REV)/F.F switch ❷ to the F.F
microcassette tape in the Stop
mode, slide the REW (REV)/F.F
switch ❶ to the F.F position.
Press the Stop/Eject button ❷ position. You will then hear the
microcassette play at fast speed.
Release the switch to resume
normal playback.
when you reached the desired
position.
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OPERATION
TO PAUSE A CASSETTE TAPE
This unit can pause the microcassette while Recording, Playback,
Rewind or Fast Forward
1
2
To pause Recording, Playback, To resume, slide back to the OFF
Rewind or Fast Forward, slide the position.
PAUSE switch to the ON position.
TAPE COUNTER
The tape counter is helpful in locating particular portions of the tape.
1
2
001
000
The tape counter will count up or To reset the counter, press the
down when playing, recording, Tape Counter Reset button; the
fast forwarding or rewinding a counter will reset to “000”
microcassette tape.
TAPE SPEED SWITCH
Set the one of the following positions:
2.4: NORMAL SPEED: Compatible with most single-speed
microcassette recorders. This setting has the best sound quality.
1.2: LONGER RECORDING: This will allow double recording time, but
the sound quality will be less.
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OPERATION
NORMAL RECORDING
This unit is capable of recording only when sound is heard. To use this
feature, see the next page. For normal recording, follow steps below.
1
2
Press the Stop/Eject button and Slide the TAPE SPEED switch to
insert a microcassette tape with the desired tape speed.
the side to be played facing you
and the exposed tape facing the
right (and the Erase Prevention
Tab intact, see note below).
Close the Cassette Compartment.
3
4
1
2
For constant recording, slide the
VAS ON/OFF switch ❶ to the
OFF position and press the REC
button ❷ (the PLAY button will
automatically depress) and the
REC/BATT indicator will light.
Speak into the built-in microphone
or insert a microphone into the
MIC jack and speak into it in a
normal tone of voice.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you cannot press the REC button, then
there is either no tape inserted, or the erase prevention tab has
been removed. See page 9 for details.
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OPERATION
VOICE ACTIVATED (VAS) RECORDING
Voice activated recording will allow dictation only when you
speak. When the unit detects a pause of a few seconds, it will
temporarily stop recording until it detects sound again.
1
2
1
2
Press the Stop/Eject button and For Voice Activated Recording,
insert a microcassette tape with slide the VAS ON/OFF switch ❶
the side to be played facing you
and the exposed tape facing the
right. Close the Cassette
Compartment.
to the ON position and press the
REC button ❷ (the PLAY button
will automatically depress).
NOTES:
3
• The first few sounds activate
the recorder and may not be
recorded.
• A variation in voice level during
recording will not stop the unit,
2
seconds of silence is
required to stop the recording.
• For constant recording, see
previous page.
Speak
microphone
into
the
or
built-in
insert
a
• When recording, the VOLUME/
VAC Mic Sensitivity control
adjusts the microphone
sensitivity. At 10, a soft sound
will activate the recorder. At 0,
a louder sound is required.
microphone into the MIC jack and
speak into it in a normal tone of
voice. Adjust the VOLUME/VAC
Mic Sensitivity control until your
voice activates the recorder
(REC/BATT indicator will light).
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
SAFEGUARD AGAINST ACCIDENTAL ERASURE
When a new recording is
made, any program material
previously recorded is
automatically erased and only
the new recording remains.
To safeguard valuable
recordings from being erased
accidentally, the cassette and
the deck are equipped with a
special device.
On the cassette there is an
erase prevention tab on each side. To prevent accidental erasing, break
out these tabs with a screwdriver. If only one side of the tape is to be
protected, break out the tab on the left side with the side desired facing
you.
To record on a tape in which the tab has been broken, place a piece of
adhesive tape over that area.
NOTE: When a tab is broken out, the record button cannot be depressed.
CASSETTE TAPE RECOMMENDATIONS
Standard tape lengths have 15 (C-30), 30 (C-60) and 45 (C-90) minutes
of recording time on each side. Longer length tapes of 60 (C-120)
minutes of recording time on each side are not recommended. Use only
high quality tapes. If a problem develops, check the unit first with
another cassette to determine if the problem is with the cassette, and
not with the unit.
If there is any slack in the tape in the
cassette, it should be removed before
inserting the cassette. Place a pencil in
one of the hubs and rotate toward the
outside of the cassette until all slack is
taken up.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE (CONTINUED)
CASSETTE TAPE USAGE
Use only high quality tapes. If there
is any slack in the tape, remove it
before inserting the cassette. To do
so, place a pencil in one of the hubs
and rotate it until the slack is taken
up.
Clean the tape head, capstan and
pinch roller using a cotton swab
slightly moistened with alcohol.
Avoid scratching the head surface. To clean the unit housing,
use a soft cloth slightly dampened with water and wipe dry.
CAUTION: Never use chemicals such as benzene or paint
thinner for cleaning, otherwise the case may be deformed or
discolored.
Traffic Safety
• Do not use while operating a motorized vehicle. It may create
a traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas.
• Even if your earphone is an open air type designed to let you
hear outside sounds, do not turn the volume up so high that
you cannot hear what is around you.
• Use extreme caution or temporarily discontinue use in
potentially hazardous situations.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Tape Speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.4cm/sec or 1.2cm/sec
Frequency Response. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250-4500Hz
Speaker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40mm (8 Ohm)
Power Source. . . . . . 3V, “AA” size x 2 batteries (Not Included)
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 x 71 x 26mm
Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160g (without batteries)
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
FOR ADDITIONAL SET-UP OR OPERATING
ASSISTANCE, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT
WWW.MEMCORPINC.COM OR CONTACT
CUSTOMER SERVICE AT
1-800-919-3647
PLEASE KEEP ALL PACKAGING MATERIAL FOR
AT LEAST 90 DAYS IN CASE YOU NEED TO
RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO YOUR PLACE OF
PURCHASE OR MEMOREX.
FOR PARTS AND ACCESSORIES, CONTACT
FOX INT’L AT 1-800-321-6993.
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Memcorp, Inc.
Weston, FL
Printed in Hong Kong
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