Memorex VCR MB2186AOM User Manual

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MICRO CASSETTE RECORDER  
MODEL: MB2186A  
BEFORE OPERATING THIS PRODUCT,  
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY.  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
 
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS  
FRONT  
REAR  
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2
3
11  
12  
15  
16  
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13  
14  
5
6
7
8
9
17  
18  
10  
1. EAR (Earphone) Jack  
2. VOLUME/VAC Mic  
Sensitivity Control  
3. MIC (Microphone) Jack  
4. Microcassette  
Compartment  
5. REC/BATT Indicator  
6. VAC (Voice Activation)  
ON/OFF Switch  
10. Speaker  
11. Built-in Microphone  
12. Record Button  
13. Play Button  
14. Stop/Eject Button  
15. PAUSE ON/OFF Switch  
16. REW (REV)/F.F Switch  
Button  
17. TAPE SPEED (2.4/1.2)  
Switch  
7. Tape Counter  
18. Battery Compartment  
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8. DC 3V Jack  
9. Tape Counter Reset  
Button  
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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.  
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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  
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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.  
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3
4
1
3
Set the VOLUME/VAC Mic Press the Play button to start  
Sensitivity control to minimum.  
playback and adjust the  
VOLUME/VAC Mic Sensitivity  
control as desired. To stop the  
tape before it reaches the end,  
press the Stop/Eject button .  
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  
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2
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2
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To rapidly rewind a microcassette To rapidly review a microcassette  
tape in the Stop mode, slide the tape, press the Play button and  
REW (REV)/F.F switch to the  
then slide and hold the REW  
REW (REV) position. Press the (REV)/F.F switch to the REW  
Stop/Eject button 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  
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2
1
1
2
2
To rapidly forward a micro- To rapidly cue a microcassette  
tape, press the Play button and  
then slide and hold the REW  
(REV)/F.F switch to the F.F  
cassette tape in the Stop mode,  
slide the REW (REV)/F.F switch  
to the F.F position. Press the  
Stop/Eject button when you position. You will then hear the  
microcassette play at fast speed.  
Release the switch to resume  
normal playback.  
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
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.  
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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.  
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4
2
1
For constant recording, slide the  
VAC ON/OFF switch to the  
OFF position and press the  
Record button (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 Record 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.  
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2
2
1
Press the Stop/Eject button and For Voice Activated Recording,  
insert a microcassette tape with slide the VAC 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  
Record button (the PLAY  
button will automatically depress).  
NOTES:  
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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.  
• 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.  
Speak into the built-in micro-  
phone or insert a 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 rst 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 (4 Ohm)  
Power Source. . . . . . 3V, “AA” size x 2 batteries (Not Included)  
Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 x 68 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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