10
Using an External
Microphone
You can connect an external micro-
phone (not supplied) with a
1
/
8
-inch
plug to the CTR-109. Your local Ra-
dioShack store sells a variety of micro-
phones.
Note: Connecting an external micro-
phone automatically disconnects the
built-in microphone.
Follow these steps to record using an
external microphone.
1. Load a blank cassette tape, or
one you want to record over, into
the cassette compartment.
2. Insert the microphone’s plug into
the CTR-109’s
MIC
jack.
Note: If the external microphone
has a separate, smaller plug for
remote operation, insert that plug
into the
REM
jack. Then you can
use the microphone’s remote
switch to stop or start recording.
3. Press
RECORD
to begin record-
ing. Both
PLAY
and
RECORD
lock
down.
DC IN 6V
AUX
EAR
REM
MIC
TONE
VOLUME
Note: To temporarily stop record-
ing, press
PAUSE
. Press
PAUSE
again to resume recording.
4. Speak into the external micro-
phone.
5. Press
STOP/EJECT
to stop record-
ing.
Recording from a Connected
Audio Source
You can record directly from an exter-
nal audio source, such as a radio, tape
deck, or CD player. To make the con-
nection, you need a suitable mono
patch cord with a
1
/
8
-inch plug (avail-
able at your local RadioShack store).
Note: Before you connect an external
audio source to the recorder, be sure
the source’s and the recorder’s volume
controls are set to their minimum set-
tings.
Follow these steps to record from an
external audio source.
Note: If you connected an external mi-
crophone, disconnect it.
1. Load a blank cassette tape, or
one you want to record over, into
the cassette compartment.
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