RadioShack MICRO-31 Microcassette Tape Recorder
(140-1161)                 Preparation                Faxback Doc. # 33883

POWER SOURCES

You can power the recorder from any of the following sources:

   Non-rechargeable batteries (AA size)

   DC (vehicle battery) power

   AC power

INSTALLING BATTERIES

The recorder uses two AA batteries.  For the best performance, we recommend
alkaline batteries, such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-552.

Follow these steps to install batteries.

1.  Remove the battery compartment cover by sliding it in the direction of
    the arrow.

2.  Insert the batteries in the battery compartment, as indicated by the
    polarity markings (+ and -).

3.  Replace the battery compartment cover.

USING DC POWER

Using a DC adapter, such as Cat. No. 270-1560, you can power the recorder
with your vehicle's battery.

CAUTIONS:  You must use an adapter that supplies 3 volts with the center
           tip set to negative, delivers the 300 milliamps the recorder
           draws, and has a plug that correctly fits the recorder's DC 3V
           jack.  The recommended adapter meets these requirements.  Using
           an adapter that does not meet these specifications could
           seriously damage the recorder or the adapter.

           Always plug the adapter into the recorder before plugging it
           into the cigarette-lighter socket.  Always unplug the adapter
           from the cigarette-lighter socket before unplugging it from the
           recorder.

Follow these steps to power the recorder with DC power.

WARNING:  Remove alkaline or other non-rechargeable batteries from the
          recorder before you connect the adapter to the recorder.  Other-
          wise, the batteries might overheat and rupture or explode.

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

2.  Insert the adapter plug into the adapter's socket as shown.  Line up
    TIP on the plug with -NEG on the socket.

3.  Insert the plug's other end into the recorder's DC 3V jack.

4.  Insert the adapter's large plug into the vehicle's cigarette lighter
    socket.

USING AC POWER

You can use an AC adapter, such as Cat. No. 273-1662, to power the recorder
with standard AC power.

CAUTION:  You must use an adapter that supplies 3 volts with the center tip
          set to negative, delivers the 300 milliamps the recorder draws,
          and has a plug that correctly fits the recorder's DC 3V jack. The
          recommended adapter meets these requirements.  Using an adapter
          that does not meet these specifications could seriously damage
          the recorder or the adapter.

Follow these steps to power the recorder with AC power.

WARNING:  Remove alkaline or other non-rechargeable batteries from the
          recorder before you connect the adapter to the recorder.
          Otherwise, the batteries might overheat and rupture or explode.

1.  Insert the adapter's barrel plug into the recorder's DC 3V jack.

2.  Insert the adapter's other plug into a standard AC outlet.


(YO/EB 6/20/96)