Using the Recorder
Using the Recorder
Rewind (REW)/ FAST FORWARD (FFWD)
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.
Headphone Jack
Plugging in an optional headphone (3-5750) 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.
Record with an External Microphone
To record with external microphone, plug the
microphone into the
MIC JACK
, The built-in microphone
is disconnected.
Record with AVR Off
Records continuously when the recorder is in the
RECORD
mode.
1. Place the
AVR
switch in
OFF
position.
2. 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.)
3. Select
HI
or
LO
with the
MIC
sensitivity switch.
Recording level may be fine tuned with the volume
control.
4. 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.
5. Push
STOP EJECT
button when finished recording.
Pause Button
This convenient
PAUSE
feature is most helpful while
recording because you can stop the recorder momentarily
without resetting the control buttons. Depress the
PAUSE
button to stop operation in
PLAY
,
RECORD
,
FFWD
, and
REW
modes. Press button again to resume
operation. Note that if the
PAUSE
button is activated
(depressed) it can also be deactivated by pressing the
STOP
button.
Tape Speed
• Normal—is the tape speed which is compatible with
most single-speed microcassette recorders.
• 1/2—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.
IMPORTANT: Do not change speed while recording.
1/2 • • NORMAL
Tape Speed Switch
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.
IMPORTANT: Tapes must be played back at the same
speed in which they were recorded.
•
REW
—Slide switch to
REW
to rewind to beginning or
any point of your recording. Press
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.
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