Automatic Voice Activated Recording Switch avr

Using the Recorder

Automatic Voice Activated Recording Switch (avr)

The AVR feature allows the recorder to sense sound and to record only when you are speaking into the microphone. When dictation stops for approximately 6 seconds, tape operation will stop. Recording will start again when you resume dictation.

•On position—a tape saver. Ideal feature to allow for hands-free operation during dictation.

•Off position—The AVR circuit is disconnected and recording is continuous when unit is in RECORD mode.

Record with AVR On

1.Place the AVR switch in ON 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.

4.Adjust the VOLUME control so that the sensitivity of the built-in mic is at the point where your voice level will just activate the AVR feature and automatically start recording. The first syllable or two may be lost when you start recording, because this “sound” is used to turn on the AVR feature. It is a good practice to make some “sound or say a short word to activate the AVR before you begin actual dictation. Recorder will automatically stop recording when you cease dictation for a period of approximately 6 seconds.

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

Using the Recorder

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.

Playback Switch

During the PLAY mode, you can speed up the playback of recording tapes by placing the PLAYBACK switch in:

•FAST—Speed up Playback, 15%-25% faster than normal playback.

•NORMAL—Playback at normal speed.

PLAYBACK

NORMAL • • FAST

Playback Switch

Rewind (REW)/ FAST FORWARD (FFWD)

•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.

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 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 REV or CUE switch.

Use the same procedure if you want to skip a portion or listen to the same segment again.

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