Tape Speed - GE 3-5377 User Manual

Using the Recorder
Automatic Voice Activated Recording Switch (avr)
The AVR feature allows the recorder to sense sound and to record only
when you are speaking into the microphone. When dictation stops for
approximately 6 seconds, tape operation will stop. Recording will start
again when you resume dictation.
• On position—a tape saver. Ideal feature to allow for hands-free
operation during dictation.
• Off position—The AVR circuit is disconnected and recording is
continuous when unit is in RECORD mode.
Record with AVR On
1. Place the AVR switch in ON position.
2. Press the 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.
4. Adjust the VOLUME control so that the sensitivity of the built-in mic is
at the point where your voice level will just activate the AVR feature and
automatically start recording. The first syllable or two may be lost when
you start recording, because this "sound" is used to turn on the AVR
feature. It is a good practice to make some "sound or say a short word to
activate the AVR before you begin actual dictation. Recorder will
automatically stop recording when you cease dictation for a period of
approximately 6 seconds.
5. Push STOP EJECT button when finished recording.
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.
1/2 • • NORMAL
Tape Speed Switch
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