MICRO-33 Voice-Activated Microcassette Tape Recorder
(140-1045)                 Preparation                Faxback Doc. # 34103

You can power your Micro-33 from any of the following:

    Internal battery power

    AC power (with an AC adapter)

    Your vehicle's battery (with a DC adapter)

Using batteries

You can use two AAA batteries (not supplied) to power your Micro-33.  We
recommend alkaline batteries, such as Radio Shack Cat. No. 23-555.

CAUTIONS:  Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type.

           Never leave dead or weak batteries in the Micro-33.

           Do not use rechargeable batteries in the Micro-33.

           Dispose of old batteries promptly; do not bury or burn them.

Follow these steps to install 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 compartment as indicated by the polarity
    symbols (+ and -) marked on the back of the recorder.

3.  While pressing down and holding the battery compartment cover against
    the recorder, slide it in the opposite direction of the arrow to close
    it.

NOTES:  If the REC/BATT indicator does not light or lights dimly during
        manual recording, replace the batteries.

        If you do not plan to use the Micro-33 for several days, or if you
        plan to use AC or vehicle battery power, remove the batteries.

Using AC Power

To power the Micro-33 from an AC outlet, you need an AC adapter (not
supplied), such as Radio Shack Cat. No. 273-1654, and an EIAJ 2.35 mm OD
adapter barrel plug (not supplied), such as Cat. No. 273-1646.

CAUTIONS:  You must use an AC adapter that supplies 3 volts DC power and
           delivers at least 200 milliamps.  The center tip of the adapter
           barrel plug must be set to positive, and the plug must properly
           fit the Micro-33's 3 VDC jack.  The recommended AC adapter and
           plug meet these specifications.  Using an AC adapter and plug
           that do not meet these specifications could damage the Micro-33,
           the AC adapter, or the plug.

           Always connect the AC adapter to the Micro-33 before you plug it
           into the AC outlet, and unplug the adapter from the AC outlet
           before you unplug it from the Micro-33.

Follow these steps to power the Micro 33 from standard AC power.

1.  Set the AC adapter's voltage switch to 3V.

2.  Attach the proper-sized barrel plug to the AC adapter's cord with the
    tip set to positive (+).

    CAUTION:  Be sure to set the tip polarity to positive (+).  If the
              polarity is reversed, the recorder, AC adapter, or plug might
              be damaged.

3.  Insert the barrel plug into the Micro-33's 3 VDC jack. This disconnects
    the internal batteries.

4.  Plug the other end of the AC adapter into a standard AC outlet.

Using Vehicle Battery Power

To power the Micro-33 from your vehicle's battery, you need a DC adapter
(not supplied), such as Cat. No. 273-1560.

CAUTIONS:  You must use a DC adapter that supplies 3 volts DC power and
           delivers at least 200 milliamps.  The center tip of its barrel
           plug must be set to positive, and the plug must properly fit the
           Micro-33's 3 VDC jack.  The recommended DC adapter meets these
           specifications.  Using a DC adapter that does not meet these
           specifications could damage the Micro-33 or the DC adapter.

           Always plug the DC adapter into the Micro-33 before you plug it
           into the cigarette-lighter socket, and unplug the adapter from
           the cigarette-lighter socket before you unplug it from the
           Micro-33.

Follow these steps to power the Micro-33 from your vehicle's battery.

1.  Set the DC adapter's voltage switch to 3V.

2.  Attach the proper-sized barrel plug (supplied with the recommended DC
    adapter) to the DC adapter's cord with the tip set to positive (+).

    CAUTION:  Be sure to set the tip polarity to positive (+).  If the
              polarity is reversed, the recorder, DC adapter, or plug might
              be damaged.

3.  Insert the barrel plug into the Micro 33's 3 VDC jack. This disconnects
    the internal batteries.

4.  Plug the other end of the DC adapter into the vehicle's cigarette-
    lighter socket.

CONNECTING AN EARPHONE

You can use an optional earphone with a 3/32-inch plug to listen to a tape
in privacy.

NOTES:  You can also use an earphone to listen to what the recorder picks
        up through the internal microphone or an external microphone.

        Your local Radio Shack store carries a wide selection of earphones.

        Plug the earphone's plug into the recorder's EAR jack. The built-in
        speaker automatically 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 begin listening, adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level

    Do not listen at extremely high volume levels.  Extended high-volume
    listening can lead to permanent hearing loss.

    Once you set the volume, do not increase it. Over time, your ears adapt
    to the volume level, so a volume level that does not cause discomfort
    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 illegal in some areas.

Even though some earphones let you hear outside sounds when listening at
normal volume levels, they still can present a traffic hazard.


(BR/EB 7/12/96)