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Tape Speed; Record With An External Microphone - GE 3-5383 User Manual

Microcassette recorder with avr

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Using the Recorder
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 AVR Off
Records continuously when the recorder is in the
RECORD mode.
1. Place the AVR switch in OFF 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.
Recording level may be fine tuned with the volume
control.
4. 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.
5. Push STOP EJECT button when finished recording.

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 (3-5750) 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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Using the Recorder
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.
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
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.
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1/2 • • NORMAL
Tape Speed Switch
speed in which they were recorded.
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