MICRO-30  (140-1062)            Operation              Faxback Doc. # 15061

LOADING A MICROCASSETTE TAPE

NOTE:  We recommend MC-60 microcassette tapes (Cat. No. 44-640) for up to
       two hours of recording/playback time (at half the normal speed), or
       MC-90 microcassette tapes (Cat. No. 44-644) for up to three hours of
       recording/playback time (at half the normal speed).

Follow these steps to load a microcassette tape.

1.  Use a pencil to turn the cassette's hub and remove any tape slack.
    Avoid touching the tape.

2.  Press STOP/EJECT to open the cassette compartment door.

3.  Insert the microcassette into the door's guides so the microcassette's
    open edge faces out.

NOTE:  An arrow on the cassette compartment door indicates tape travel
       direction.  Be sure the tape's full reel is in the opposite
       direction from the arrow.

4.  Close the cassette compartment door.

RECORDING

When you use the VOX feature, the VOLUME setting determines the sound level
that activates the VOX circuit and starts recording.  At higher settings, a
softer sound starts VOX recording.  At lower settings, a louder sound
activates VOX recording.  Use a low VOLUME setting in a high-noise
environment such as in a plane or automobile.

NOTE:  You can monitor the sound level by connecting an optional earphone
       to the EAR jack.  See "Using an Earphone."

Follow these steps to record.

1.  Load the microcassette tape.

2.  Set SPEED as follows:

    To double the tape's recording/playback time, set SPEED to 1.2.  This
    setting allows 120 minutes total recording/playback time on an MC-60
    tape, or 180 minutes on an MC-90 tape.

    For better sound quality, set SPEED to 2.4.  This setting allows 60
    minutes total recording/playback time on an MC-60 tape, or 90 minutes
    on an MC-90 tape.

3.  Set VOX-OFF ON as follows:

    To manually start and stop recording, set VOX-OFF ON to VOX OFF.

    To use voice-actuated recording, set VOX-OFF ON to ON.  Recording
    begins when the recorder picks up sound and stops a few seconds after
    the sound stops.

NOTE:  The voice-actuation feature saves power and tape if there are long
       or frequent pauses in the material or presentation you are
       recording.

4.  Press REC and PLAY at the same time to begin recording.  REC and PLAY
    both lock down.

If VOX-OFF ON is set to VOX OFF, recording begins, REC appears on the
display, and the record indicator lights steadily.  If VOX-OFF ON is set
to ON, recording begins, REC appears on the display, and the record
indicator lights steadily only when the recorder picks up sound.

CAUTIONS:  Do not force down REC and PLAY.  If you cannot easily press REC
           and PLAY, check the cassette tape's erase-protection tabs.

           To protect the recorder, press REC and PLAY only when a
           cassette tape is loaded.

NOTE:  To momentarily stop the recorder, slide PAUSE/OFF to PAUSE.  Slide
       PAUSE/OFF to OFF to resume operation.

5.  If you set VOX-OFF ON to ON, adjust VOLUME to set the microphone's
    sensitivity.

6.  Press STOP/EJECT to stop the tape.

NOTE:  To record on the other side of the tape, unload the cassette tape,
       turn it over and reload it.

Using the Time/Date Stamp

NOTE:  You can use the time/date stamp only after you set SPEED to 2.4.

When you record a tape, the Micro-30 automatically records the current
time and date onto the tape every 30 seconds.

When you play back the tape (see "Playing a Tape"), the Micro-30 displays
the time and date at each point where it is was recorded.

NOTES:  The Micro-30 might take as long as 1 minute to update and display
        the recorded time and date during playback.  This is not a
        malfunction.

        During playback, the Micro-30 continuously displays the last
        recorded time and date if there is no time and date recorded on
        the tape after the recorded portion.

Using the Index Marker

NOTE:  You can use the index marker only after you set SPEED to 2.4.

To mark the beginning of a recorded section, press INDEX during recording.
The record indicator blinks rapidly, and the Micro-30 records the time and
date at the point on the tape where you pressed INDEX.

When you review the tape (see "Quick Review"), the tape stops at the point
where you pressed INDEX.  Release REV REW/FF CUE to play back the tape.
The display shows the recorded time and date after a few seconds.

NOTE:  The Micro-30 might take as long as 1 minute to display the recorded
       time and date after the tape reaches the point where you pressed
       INDEX.  This is not a malfunction.

Using an External Microphone

You can use an external microphone to make high-quality recordings.  Insert a microphone with a 3/32-inch plug into the Micro-30's MIC jack.
Your local Radio Shack store has a wide selection of microphones.

PLAYING A TAPE

1.  Load the cassette tape.

2.  Set SPEED to the speed used when the tape was recorded.

3.  Set NORMAL/F. PLAY to NORMAL to listen to the tape at normal speed.
    If you want to listen to the tape at about 25% faster than normal, set
    the switch to F. PLAY.

4.  Press PLAY.

5.  Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable listening level.

6.  Press STOP/EJECT to stop playback.

NOTE:  To play the other side of the tape, unload the cassette tape, turn
       it over, and reload it.

USING REV REW AND FF CUE

Slide REV REW/FF CUE to REV REW to rapidly rewind a tape, or to FF CUE to
fastforward a tape.

If you slide REV REW/FF CUE to REV REW or FF CUE when the tape is stopped,
the control locks.  The tape rewinds or advances until you press
STOP/EJECT or slide REV REW/FF CUE to the center position.

If you slide REV REW/FF CUE to REV REW or FF CUE during playback, you can
hear the tape at a faster speed as it rewinds or fast-forwards.  When you
release the control, the recorder resumes normal playback.

QUICK RECORD

During playback, simply press REC to go directly to the record mode
without pressing STOP/EJECT first.

QUICK REVIEW

During recording, simply slide REV REW/FF CUE to REV REW to go directly
to the review mode without pressing STOP/EJECT first.

AUTO SHUT-OFF

When the tape reaches the end during recording, playback, rewind, or fast
forward, the recorder automatically stops.

NOTE:  Although the Micro-30's auto shut-off feature stops the tape and
       turns the recorder off when the tape reaches the end during
       recording, playback, rewind, or fast forward, the tape-handling
       parts continue to touch the tape until you press STOP/EJECT.  We
       recommend you press STOP/EJECT as soon as you finish recording or
       playing a tape to release it from the tape-handling parts.  This
       reduces the possibility of the tape being inadvertently tangled or
       damaged.

USING THE TAPE COUNTER

You can use the tape counter at the top of the display to note locations
of specific sections of tape so you can easily return to them.  The tape
counter counts from 0000 to 1999, then resets to 0000.  Press and quickly
release COUNTER RESET/SET to set the counter to 0000 at the beginning
of a tape.  As the tape plays or records, note the counter reading at the
position(s) where you want to return.

USING AN EARPHONE

Follow these steps to use an optional earphone with a 3/32-inch plug (such
as Cat. No. 33-174) to listen to a tape in privacy.

NOTE:  You can also use an earphone to monitor a recording and check the
       microphone's sensitivity.

1.  Rotate VOLUME counterclockwise to set the volume to its lowest level.

2.  Insert the earphone's plug into the recorder's EAR jack.  The built-in
    speaker automatically disconnects.

3.  Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable listening level.

Listening Safely

To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use an earphone.

Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening.  After
you begin listening, adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level.

Do not listen at extremely high volume levels.  Extended high-volume
listening can lead to permanent hearing loss.

Once you set the volume, do not increase it.  Over time, your ears
adapt to the volume level, so a volume level that does not cause discomfort might still damage your hearing.

Traffic Safety

Do not wear an earphone while operating a motor vehicle or riding a
bicycle.  This can create a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas.

Even though some earphones are designed to let you hear outside sounds
when listening at normal volume levels, they still present a traffic
hazard.


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