GE 3-5375 Using the Recorder, Insert or Remove a Microcassette, Volume Control, Headphone Jack

Using the Recorder

Insert or Remove a Microcassette

1.Press the STOP EJECT button to stop recorder or to open cassette carry 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 carry door.

2.Insert microcassette into the cassette carry 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.

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

Tape buttons

STOP EJECT	PAUSE	PLAY	REC
FFWD CUE		REW	REV
1/2 • • NORMAL			OFF • • ON

Tape speed switch	AVR switch
Headphone jack	External MIC Jack
Volume	Mic sensitivity switch
	HI • • LO
VOLUME	MIC
	REC/
	BATT

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.

Using the Recorder

Mic Sensitivity Switch

This two-position switch enables selection between two microphone sensitivity levels:

•HI —for maximum sensitivity for conferences or general use.

•LO —for a lower sensitivity level for dictation purposes.

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.Select HI or LO with the MIC sensitivity switch. Recording level may be fine tuned with the volume control.

3.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.

4.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.

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.

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