Micro-22  (140-1160)            Operation              Faxback Doc. # 2241

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.

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

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

4.  Close the compartment.

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 MIC SENS/VOX as follows:

    To manually start and stop recording, set MIC SENS/VOX to MIC SENS.

    To use voice-actuated recording, set MIC SENS/VOX to VOX.  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 RECORD to begin recording.  RECORD and PLAY both lock down.

    If MIC SENS/VOX is set to MIC SENS, recording begins and the indicator
    in the tape compartment lights.  If MIC SENS/VOX is set to VOX,
    recording begins and the indicator lights only when the recorder picks
    up sound.

Cautions:  Do not force down RECORD.  If you cannot easily press
           RECORD, check the cassette tape's erase-protection tabs

           To protect the recorder, press RECORD only when a cassette
           tape is loaded.

    Note:  To momentarily stop the recorder, slide PAUSE in the direction
           of the built-in microphone.  Slide PAUSE to OFF to resume
           operation.

5.  If you set MIC SENS/VOX to VOX, 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.

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 20% 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
fast forward 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 advances or rewinds 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 fast-forwards or rewinds.  When you
release the button, the recorder resumes normal playback.

QUICK RECORD

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

AUTO SHUT-OFF

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

When the tape reaches the end during fast-forward and rewind, you must
press STOP/EJECT or set REV REW/FF CUE to the center position to stop the
recorder.

    Note:  Although the Micro-22's auto shut-off feature stops the tape
           and turns the recorder off when the tape reaches the end during
           recording and playback, 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 to mark locations of specific sections of
tape so you can easily return to them.  Press the reset button to set the
counter to 000 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" plug 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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