GE 3-5375 - Manual (Page 3)

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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.
Tape buttons
Tape speed switch
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.
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.
Record with an External Microphone
To record with external microphone, plug the microphone
into the MIC JACK. The built-in microphone is disconnected.
VOLUME
HI • • LO
MIC
REC/
BATT
Volume
Headphone jack External MIC Jack
Mic sensitivity switch
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.
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.
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.
TIP: Always push STOP EJECT STOP EJECT STOP EJECT STOP EJECT STOP EJECT button before storing.
This will relieve pressure on certain parts in the
recorder that might deform after long periods of time.
STOP EJECT P AUSE PLA
Y
REC
FFWD CUE REV REW
OFF • • ON 1/2 • • NORMAL
AVR switch
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