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Headphone Jack

Plugging in an optional headphone, the speaker is automatically silenced for private 
listening. When recording with the built-in microphone, you can use the optional 
headphone to listen to what is being recorded. Note that the headphone jack is designed 
to permit use of stereo headphones with your mono recorder. Playback will be heard in 
mono only.

Play/Pause Button

This convenient PAUSE feature is most helpful while recording because you can stop the 
recorder momentarily without resetting the control buttons. Slide the PLAY/PAUSE button 
to the PAUSE position to stop operation in PLAY, RECORD, FFWD, and REW modes. Slide 
button to the PLAY position to resume operation. 

Tape Speed

• 

2.4cm—is the tape speed which is compatible with most 
single-speed microcassette recorders.

• 

1.2cm—doubles the record time and will allow up to 2 
hours of recording time when using both sides of a 60 
minute (MC-60) microcassette tape.

Tape Play

To listen to your recorded microcassette, rewind to the starting point and press  
STOP/ EJECT button. Press PLAY and adjust the VOLUME to desired listening level.  

Rewind (REW)/ FAST FORWARD (FFWD)

•  REW—Slide switch to REW to rewind to beginning or any point of your recording. Press 

the STOP/EJECT button after you have rewound the desired amount.

•  FFWD—Slide switch to FFWD to advance the tape. Press STOP/EJECT button after you 

have reached the desired location on the tape.

Review (REV)/ Cue

This feature is helpful in finding the beginning or the end of the recorded segment on the 
tape. While in PLAY mode, Slide and hold the REV or CUE switch and listen for change from 
noise to silence (end of recording) or from silence to noise (beginning of recording).
When desired portion has been reached, release the REV or CUE switch. 
Use the same procedure if you want to skip a portion or listen to the same segment again.

TIP: Always push STOP/EJECT before storing. This will relieve pressure on certain parts in 
the recorder that might deform after long periods of time.

Volume Control

•    Adjust the volume when in the PLAY mode to your preferred listening level. 
•    Adjust the volume when in the RECORD mode to fine tune the sensitivity of the built-in 

microphone for record operations.

Record 

Records continuously when the recorder is in the RECORD mode.
1.  Press RECORD button (PLAY button will depress also). Note that your recorder is 

equipped with a microcassette sensing mechanism. This mechanism prevents the 
RECORD button from being pressed when cassette is not in the recorder. (See Erase  
Protection.)

2.  Speak normally into the microphone. To obtain optimum recording quality, place the 

recorder with the microphone freely exposed to sound source and as close as 
convenient. A built-in automatic record level control will set record level for optimum 
recordings. Avoid recording near unwanted noise sources, such as air conditioners or 
fans.

3.  Push STOP/EJECT button when finished recording.  

TIP: For conferences, to obtain optimum recording quality, place the recorder with the 
microphone freely exposed to the sound source and as close as convenient. A built-in 
automatic recording level control will set record level for optimum recordings. Avoid 
recording near unwanted noise sources, such as air conditioners or fans.

Record with an External Microphone

To record with external microphone, plug the microphone into the MIC JACK. The built-in 
microphone is disconnected. You can also use your own microphone for recording. Your 
microphone should be an Electret Condensor Microphone and it's impedance should be 
2.2k ohm.

Important Battery Information

•    Alkaline batteries are recommended for longer play. Carbon-zinc or nickel cadmium 

rechargeable batteries can substantially reduce play time.

•    If you’re not going to use your player for a month or more, be sure to remove batteries 

because they can leak and damage the unit. 

•    Dispose of batteries in the proper manner, according to federal, state, and local 

regulations.

•    Any battery may leak electrolyte if mixed with a different battery type, if inserted 

incorrectly, if all batteries are not replaced at the same time, if disposed of in fire, or if 
an attempt is made to charge a battery not intended to be recharged.

•    Discard leaky batteries immediately. Leaking batteries can cause skin burns or other 

personal injury.

Battery Installation

1.  Open battery door by pressing down on 

the arrow, sliding it as indicated and 
lifting up. 

2.  Insert 2 “AA” alkaline batteries into the 

battery compartment. Be sure each 
battery is installed as shown on the 
battery diagram on the battery door.

3.  Close the battery door by sliding door 

into the closed position.

NOTE: If the recording sounds distorted, or if the tape moves very slowly or not at all, 
check the batteries, try AC power or a fresh set of batteries before seeking service (See 
Record/Battery Indicator).

Tape Speed Switch

It is important to read this user manual prior to using your new product for the first time.
Es importante leer este manual antes de usar por vez primera su equipo.

user manual

manual de usuario 

Important safety instructions

Powering the Recorder

FCC Information

Using the Recorder

Tape Erase

To erase a tape simply record over the unwanted recording.

Erase Protection

When you record new material, the cassette deck records 
over whatever is on a tape. To protect a tape from accidental 
erasure, break off one or both plastic tabs (one for each tape 
side) on the side of the cassette tape. If you decide later to 
record on the tape, seal the hole with a piece of cellophane 
tape.

QUIT SLACKING

A little bit of slack in your tapes  can cause scratches on the tape, or worse 
yet, the tape could break. If you notice some slack in the tape, use a pencil 
to tighten it up before you insert it. 

Cleaning the Tape Heads

Over time, iron oxide particles 
from the magnetic tape build 
up on the parts that come in 
contact with the tape. These 
deposits can cause incomplete 
erasure, a muffled sound 
during playback. 
To clean the heads, open the 
compartment door, push the 
PLAY button and gently clean the heads, capstan and pinch wheel with a head cleaner. 
Allow 30 minutes drying time when using a liquid cleaner.

A

Erase head Play/Record head

Capstan

Pinch wheel

Care & Maintenance

Warranty

v1.0 (EN/E)

Illustrations contained within this 
publication are for representation only and 
subject to change.

The descriptions and characteristics given in 
this document are given as a general 
indication and not as a guarantee.  In order 
to provide the highest quality product 
possible, we reserve the right to make any 
improvement or modification without prior 
notice.  

AUDIOVOX ACCESSORIES CORP. (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of 
this product that should this product or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, 
be proven defective in material or workmanship within 12 months from the date of 
original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with reconditioned product 
(at the Company’s option) without charge for parts and repair labor.

To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty, the product is to be 
delivered with proof of warranty coverage (e.g. dated bill of sale), specification of 
defect(s), transportation prepaid, to the Company at the address shown below.

This Warranty does not extend to the elimination of externally generated static or noise, to 
correction of antenna problems, loss/interruptions of broadcast or internet service, to costs 
incurred for installation, removal or reinstallation of product, to corruptions caused by 
computer viruses, spyware or other malware, to loss of media, files, data or content, or to 
damage to tapes, discs, removable memory devices or cards, speakers, accessories, 
computers, computer peripherals, other media players, home networks or vehicle electrical 
systems.

This Warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which, in the opinion of the 
Company, has suffered or been damaged through alteration, improper installation, 
mishandling, misuse, neglect, accident, or by removal or defacement of the factory serial 
number/bar code label(s). THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS 
WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO 
EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY 
PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT.

This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED 
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, SHALL BE 
LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF 
ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF 
MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF 24 MONTHS FROM DATE OF 
ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY 
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER 
WARRANTY. No person or representative is authorized to assume for the Company any 
liability other than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion 
or limitation of incidental or consequential damage so the above limitations or exclusions 
may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have 
other rights which vary from state to state.
 
Recommendations before returning your product for a warranty claim:
•  If your product is capable of storing content (such as an mp3 player, voice recorder, 

camcorder, digital photo frame, etc), it is recommended to make periodic backup copies 
of content stored on the product. If applicable, before shipping a product, make a back 
up copy of content or data stored on the device. Also, it is advisable to remove any 
personal content which you would not want exposed to others. IT IS LIKELY THAT 
CONTENTS AND DATA ON THE DEVICE WILL BE LOST DURING SERVICE AND 
REFORMATTING. AUDIOVOX ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY FOR LOST CONTENT OR DATA, OR 
FOR THE SECURITY OF ANY PERSONAL CONTENT OR DATA ON THE RETURNED DEVICE. 
Product will be returned with factory default settings, and without any pre-loaded 
content which may have been installed in the originally purchased products.  Consumer 
will be responsible for reloading data and content. Consumer will be responsible to 
restore any personal preference settings. 

•  Properly pack your unit. Include any remotes, memory cards, cables, etc. which were 

originally provided with the product. However DO NOT return any removable batteries, 
even if batteries were included with the original purchase. We recommend using the 
original carton and packing materials. Ship to

1-800-645-4994
     

For Canada Customers, please ship to:
Audiovox Return Centre
c/o Genco
6685 Kennedy Road,
Unit#3, Door 16,
Mississuaga, Ontario
L5T 3A5

Volume

External MIC jack

Internal MIC

Headphone jack

Insert or Remove a Microcassette 

1.  Press the STOP/EJECT button to stop recorder or to open cassette door and remove 

microcassette. Note that when in play or record mode you must press STOP/EJECT once 
to turn player off and again to open the cassette door.

2.  Insert microcassette into the cassette door with the side to be used visible through 

cassette door window. Face exposed tape outward and close door. Note that Rim drive 
and capstan drive tapes look alike, but only CAPSTAN DRIVE MICROCASSETTE tapes will 
work in this recorder. 

STOP/EJECT

PLAY

RECORD

Tape buttons

Tape  speed  switch                   

© 2011 Audiovox Accessories Corporation

111 Congressional Blvd., Suite 350

Carmel, IN 46032

Trademark(s) ® Registered

Printed in China

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best accessories for your products. 

Some of the following information may not apply to your particular product; however, as 
with any electronic product, precautions should be observed during handling and use.
•  Read these instructions. 
•  Keep these instructions. 
•  Heed all warnings. 
•  Follow all instructions. 
•  Do not use this apparatus near water. 
•  Clean only with dry cloth. 
•  Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other 

apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 

•  Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the 

apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, 
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been 
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 

ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION
•   Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with 

liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

•   Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. This product does not contain customer 

serviceable components.

•  The marking information is located at the bottom of apparatus.

Important battery precautions

•  Any battery may present a risk of fire, explosion, or chemical burn if abused. Do not try 

to charge a battery that is not intended to be recharged, do not incinerate, and do not 
puncture.

•  Non-rechargeable batteries, such as alkaline batteries, may leak if left in your product 

for a long period of time. Remove the batteries from the product if you are not going to 
use it for a month or more.

•  If your product uses more than one battery, do not mix types and make sure they are 

inserted correctly. Mixing types or inserting incorrectly may cause them to leak.

•  Discard any leaky or deformed battery immediately. They may cause skin burns or other 

personal injury.

•  Please help to protect the environment by recycling or disposing of batteries according 

to federal, state, and local regulations.

WARNING: The battery (battery or batteries or battery pack) shall not be exposed to 
excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. 

Ecology

Help protect the environment - we recommend that you dispose of used batteries by 
putting them into specially designed receptacles. 

Precautions for the unit

•  Do not use the unit immediately after transportation from a cold place to a warm place; 

condensation problems may result. 

•  Do not store the unit near fire, places with high temperature or in direct sunlight. 

Exposure to direct sunlight or extreme heat (such as inside a parked car) may cause 
damage or malfunction.

•  Clean the unit with a soft cloth or a damp chamois leather. Never use solvents.
•  The unit must only be opened by qualified personnel.

Headset safety 

To use a headset safely, please keep the following in mind:
•  Do not play your headset at a high volume. Hearing experts advise against continuous 

extended play.

•  If you experience ringing in your ears, turn down the volume or stop using the headset.
•  Do not use a headset while driving a motorized vehicle or riding a bike. It may cause a 

traffic hazard and is illegal in many areas.

•  Even if your headset is an open-air type designed to let you hear outside sounds, don’t 

turn up the volume so high that can’t hear sounds around you.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B 
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide 
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This 
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed 
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio 
communications. 

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. 
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which 
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to 
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•   Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•   Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•   Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the 

receiver is connected.

•   Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Audiovox could void the user’s 
authority to operate the equipment.

AC/DC Power Converter (Not Included)

To save batteries you can use an AC/DC converter (not 
included) to operate your recorder. 
1.  Connect the converter into the DC 3V jack on the recorder. 
2.  Connect the other side of the converter into a household 

outlet. When the AC/DC converter is used, batteries are automatically disconnected.

Record/ Battery Indicator

•    Recording Indicator—Light will remain on when in continuous record mode. 
•    Battery Condition Indicator—When in the record mode, the brightness level of the light 

indicates battery condition. When the indicator is dim or does not light, batteries are 
weak and need replacing. Note that the optional AC/DC Converter must be 
disconnected from DC 3V jack to check batteries.

Specification of AC/DC Power Converter
Output: 3V DC @ 200 mA

Polarity: