Record With An External Microphone - GE 3-5377 User Manual

Using the Recorder
Mic Sensitivity Switch
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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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