voice activation threshold. Select the setting so that the device will not be switched on by ambient sound, but will still be sensitive enough to respond to your voice:
–Move the switch to the right to increase the voice sensitivity.
–Move the switch to the left to reduce the voice sensitivity.
Move the sliding switch 
on the left of the device to "OFF“,
if you wish to turn off automatic voice activation.
c) Tape speeds
You can choose from 2 possible tape speeds. To do this, move
the 
switch to the ...
–"2.4“ postion for normal tape speed
–"1.2“ for tape
At
Dictating machines with no speed selection are set to the "2.4“ speed.
8. Play-back
If you have inserted a cassette with a voice recording as described in paragraph 6:
a)To start / stop play-back
Press the 
button, to start play- back.
Use the "VOLUME“ control to set the sound volume.
Press the 
button to stop
b)Play-back control
You can use the 
sliding switch to control
–is stopped if this switch is set to "ON“.
–continues if this switch is set to "OFF“.
Move the large sliding switch
to the ...
–
for rapid playback ("Mickey Mouse" voice),
–
to review a recording.
c)Spin forward / Rewind
Move the sliding switch to the...
position, to spin forward,
position, to rewind.
You can use the tape counter to find certain positions on the tape. Press the Reset button at the tape counter to reset the number to "000“.
d)Tape speeds
You can choose from 2 possible tape speeds. To do this, move
the 
switch to the ...
–"2.4“ position for normal tape speed
–"1.2“ for
Select the same speed as that at which the recording was made.
To do this, simply set the switch at the position where the speech playback sounds normal.
9. Available accessories
The following accessories are available, but not included in the original package:
External microphone– this is connected to the "MIC“ socket.
Headphones – these are connected to the "EAR“ socket. In this case, the
External 3V mains adapter – this is connected to the power input socket. In this case, the batteries are switched off automatically.
10. Cleaning and care
•Before cleaning this device: Take out the cassette and the batteries. This will prevent the device from being switched on (or switched to recording mode) accidentally.
•Clean the device only with a soft dry cloth. Never use cleaning agents or solvents. These can damage the plastic surfaces.
•Do not attempt to clean the recording head or the drive mechanism with cotton swabs, as was done with older equipment. Due to the improved tech- nology, this is no longer necessary. If the playback begins to sound dull after a long period of use, the cause is more likely to be in the cassette (wear or aging). Try replacing the cas- sette, or contact Customer Service.
11. Disposal
Before disposing of this device, first remove the batteries as described in paragraph 5. Old batteries should not be disposed of with the household waste:
•Return old batteries to your dealer, or take them to an appropriate recycling centre for disposal.
•Tip: Take care of the environment! If you wish to dispose of this device, take it to a recycling centre for used electronic equipment.
•Do not forget to take out the cassette: it may contain personal information.
12. Warranty and Service
The warranty conditions and service centre address for your country are provided on the warranty card.
Kompernaß GmbH
Burgstraße 21 ·
www.kompernass.com
ID.: KH4111_04/2004_V3
