Optimus CTR-108 owner manual Recording, Using the Built-InMicrophone, Using an External Microphone

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RECORDING

Notes:

•Before you load a cassette tape for recording, be sure its erase- protection tabs are in place (see “Preventing Accidental Erasure” on Page 10).

•The recorder’s Automatic Level Control (ALC) circuit automatically adjusts the recording level. VOL- UME has no effect on recording.

Using the Built-In Microphone

1.Load a blank cassette tape, or one you want to record over, into the cassette compartment.

2.Place the CTR-108 2 to 3 feet from the recording source.

3.Press RECORD to begin record- ing. Both PLAY and RECORD lock down.

MIC

RECORD			STOP	PAUSE
PLAY	REWIND	FAST-F	EJECT

Note: To temporarily stop record- ing, press PAUSE. Press PAUSE again to resume recording.

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4. Speak into MIC.

MIC

RECORD			STOP	PAUSE
PLAY	REWIND	FAST-F	EJECT

5.Press STOP/EJECT to stop record- ing.

Using an External

Microphone

You can connect an external micro- phone (not supplied) with a 1/8-inch plug to the CTR-108. Your local RadioShack store sells a variety of mi- crophones.

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-108’s MIC jack.

DC IN 6V

AUX EAR REM MIC VOLUME