Ge 3-5156 User manual

MODEL

3-5156

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PERSONAL COMPUTER

CASSETTE DATA RECORDER

SYSTEM

SISTEMA DE GRABACION DE

DATA CON CASSETTE DE

LA COMPUTADORA

RECORD SERIAL NUMBER

According to some State laws and in the event service sho ld be req ired, yo may need both the Model and Serial

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Controls and Features

ACCESSORY JACKS

Data Recorder — Model No. 3 5148

1. Cassette Compartment

8. One Button Record — Depress Record Button to record pro

gram or data on cassette. (PLAY button will automaticall

engage.)

3. Play — Press to load program or data into Computer.

4. Rewind/Re iew — Press to skip over portions of tape in a

reverse direction. When desired position is reached, push

STOP. Also permits momentar review (or rewind) while

recorder is in PLAY mode. Press and hold. Normal pla opera

tion resumes when released.

5. rast Forward/Pre iew — Press to skip over portions of tape

in a forward direction. When desired position is reached, push

STOP. Also permits momentar preview (or fast forward) while

recorder is in PLAY mode. Press and hold. Release to continue

normal pla operation.

6. Stop/Eject — Press to stop an operating mode. Returns

push buttons to up (off) position. Press again to open cassette

compartment door and release cassette.

7. Pause Button — Stops tape while in PLAY or RECORD mode.

To continue operation, depress PAUSE button again.

8. Program Locator / Reset Button — Used to reference the ap

proximate tape location of a program or data. Reset button

returns counter to “000".

9. Monitor Le el Switch — Permits monitoring of the signals

through the speaker while pla ing. To monitor, place switch in

HI or LO position.

10. Monitor Speaker — Volume controlled through monitor level

switch.

11. Data Le el Control — Adjusts signal volume level of output

from Data Recorder to computer.

18. Record LED — While in RECORD mode, LED blinks to in

dicate the intensit level of the signal being recorded.

13. Play/Batt LED — Lights when unit is in PLAY mode. If light

becomes dim or does not light, replace batteries.

14. 6V DC Jack — Jack for AC Power Converter when 120V AC

household power is used.

18. Earphone Jack — Output from Recorder to Computer.

16. Remote Microphone Jack — Input to Recorder from

Computer.

17. Remote On/Off Jack — When connected, allows for com

puter control of tape during data input/output.

18. AC Power Con erter — Plugs into 6V DC Input Jack on

Recorder or Interface when using 120V AC household power

operation.

19. Systems Switch (on bottom of Data Recorder)

• ATARI Position — For use with Atari Computers

• ALL OTHER Position — For other Home Computers

(including Commodore)

Interface Unit — Model No. 3 5149

(Tor use with Model 3-8148 Data Recorder when using Atari/

Commodore Computer Systems)

80. Interconnect Cable — 2 included: 1 for use with Atari Com

puters and 1 for Commodore Computers

81. Interface Connections to Model 3-8148 Data Recorder

Ear — 6V DC — Mic & Remote

88. Le el LED Indicator — When DATA LEVEL Control on

recorder is properl adjusted, LED indicator will light and re

main on.

83. 6V DC Jack — When using Interface Unit with Data Recorder,

the AC Power Converter plugs into this 6V DC jack. Batter

operation is not possible when using the Atari/Commodore In

terface S stem.

FROM GENERAL ELECTRIC . . . A Computer Cas

sette Data Recorder S stem designed for use with man home com

puter s stems. Includes unique Interface with separate Intercon

nect cables for use with Atari and Commodore Home Computers.

Prior to using our Computer Program Data Recorder, please read

the following instructions carefull .

TO USE YOUR DATA

RECORDER WITH ATARI

HOME COMPUTERS

(Used with external AC power converter only)

PRELIMINARY SET-UP

1. Ensure SYSTEM switch, located on bottom of Data Recorder is

set, to position marked, “ATARI".

2. Connect the plugs from the Interface unit to the 6V DC, Ear, Mic

and Remote jacks on the Data Recorder.

3. Plug the AC Power Converter into the 6V DC jack on the Inter

face unit and into 120V AC household power outlet.

4. Plug the Atari Interconnect Cable into the Interface unit and the

other end into our Atari Home Computer S stem.

CASSETTE INSERTION

1. To insert or remove cassette when RECORD or PLAY button is

'depressed, ou must first press STOP/EJECT button (return all

buttons to “ off” position), then depress STOP/EJECT button

again to open CASSETTE CARRY DOOR.

NOTE: An internal interlock prevents the cassette door from

opening unless all controls are in off (up) position.

2. Insert cassette with the exposed tape facing the push buttons.

Gentl slide into the CASSETTE CARRY DOOR with the full reel

of tape to the left.

IMPORTANT: To avoid possible loss of data at the beginning of the

tape during recording or pla back resulting in an “error” read/write

b the computer, be sure the tape leader is advanced prior to recor

ding or pla ing back a tape.

TO SAVE (Record) DATA

(Computer to Tape)

1. Insert a blank cassette in the Computer Program Data Record

er. Rewind to the beginning of the tape. (If ou are adding an

additional program to the tape,

push the Program Locator Reset

Button so that “000” appears in

the Program Locator window and,

then, fast forward to locate the

end of our previousl recorded

programs).

2. On our computer, t pe CSAVE and press RETURN. Two beeps

will be heard.

3. Push RECORD button. (PLAY button will automaticall depress

at the same time.)

4. Press RETURN on computer ke board.

5. When recording of information is complete, push the STOP I

EJECT button on the recorder.

NOTE: In the unlikel event that interference occurs to other peri

pheral equipment, such as a printer, modem, etc., during the

“SAVE” mode, unplug the Interface “ EAR" plug from the back of the

recorder during the “SAVE” operation. Be sure to reconnect this

plug after “SAVE” operation is complete to allow NORMAL “ LOAD"

operation.

RECORD (REC) LED INDICATOR

When in RECORD mode, the LED on the Interface unit and the REC

LED on the Data Recorder will blink to indicate the intensit of the

signal level being recorded.

NOTE: Normall , the DATA LEVEL control must be

set at 1/4 position or higher setting to activate LED.

RECORD MONITORING

When recording, ou can monitor (listen to) what is being record

ed through the PROGRAM MONITOR SPEAKER. Set MONITOR

LEVEL switch to LO or HI posi- MONITOR LEVEL

tion for preferred listening level.

Switch MONITOR LEVEL to OFF

to turn off PROGRAM MONITOR

SPEAKER.

TO LOAD COMPUTER

(Tape to Computer)

1. Insert Cassette into recorder.

2. Position cassette tape so the start is slightl prior to the desired

program. If desired program is not at the beginning of the tape,

use PROGRAM LOCATOR/DIGITAL COUNTER to locate its

previousl noted position.

3. Set DATA LEVEL control to ( T ) indicator on scale, as a starting

point The DATA LEVEL control setting is critical for proper loading

of data into the comp ter, and may req ire some f rther ad

j stments, depending on yo r comp ter and/or the tape sed.

DATA LEVEL

4. On the computer ke board, t pe CLOAD and depress RETURN.

A beep will sound.

5. Press PLAY button on the Data Recorder and press RETURN

again on the computer ke board.

6. With the MONITOR Switch in either the LO or HI position, ou

will hear a stead tone when the program starts; then, im

mediatel adjust the DATA LEVEL control on the recorder to the

point where the LEVEL LED on the Interface unit lights in

dicating the Data Recorder LEVEL control is properl adjusted.

7. After loading is complete, screen will prompt, “ READY”.

NOTE: Since tapes of different qualit will require a different DATA

LEVEL control setting, ou ma have to experiment with the setting

to insure optimum performance.

PLAY/BATT LED INDICATOR

When the Data Recorder is in PLAY mode, LED will

light and remain ON.

PLAY

BATT

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REC

COUNTER

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TO USE WITH ATARI HOME COMPUTER

USING THE PROGRAM LOCATOR

If ou intend to record more than one program per tape side, start

the tape at the beginning (magnetized portion). Set the PROGRAM

LOCATOR to “000” b pushing the RESET button. Record our pro

gram onto the cassette, allowing the tape to run at least 10 counts

past the end of the program. Make note of the PROGRAM LOCA

TOR number for the start and end of each program so ou can later

easil locate the desired program.

To select a particular program later, start the tape at the beginning,

set the PROGRAM LOCATOR to “000” and push the Fast Forward

(F-FWD) button. Wind the tape until the corresponding number for

the start of the desired program appears in the LOCATOR window.

The digital PROGRAM LOCATOR does not indicate actual distance

in units of measure but onl determines the relative position of each

program. You ma find it necessar to Rewind (RWD) or Fast For

ward (F-FWD) a few counts to arrive at the start of the program, par

ticularl if the program was recorded on another recorder.

PAUSE CONTROL

Your recorder is equipped with a convenient PAUSE control which

will stop PLAY and RECORD operation. Press PAUSE button to

stop PLAY or RECORD operation, and press again for continued

operation.

RECORD PLAY REWIND F-FWD STOP/EJECT PAUSE

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REWIND/REVIEW

(REW/REV)

• REWIND (REW): While in OFF position (all buttons up), depress

REWIND button to run the tape back to the beginning or to an

point of our recording. Depress STOP/EJECT button after ou

have rewound the desired amount.

• REVIEW (REV): While in PLAY position, ou can momentaril

review (or rewind) a portion of the recorded tape. Push the RE

WIND/REVIEW button and the tape will rewind until ou release

it, then the unit will resume its normal pla operation. This

feature allows quick scanning without resetting the controls.

FAST FORWARD/PREVIEW

(F-FWD/PREV)

• FAST FORWARD (F-FWD): While in OFF position (all buttons up),

depress F-FWD button, which remains depressed, to skip over

portions of the tape quickl . Depress STOP/EJECT button after

ou have advanced the desired amount of tape.

• PREVIEW (PREV): While in PLAY position, ou can momentaril

preview (or fast forward) our recorded tape. Press and hold the

FAST FORWARD/PREVIEW button and the tape will advance.

To stop the tape, merel release the button and continue PLAY

operation.

NOTE: If the REVIEW or PREVIEW feature is used while in record, the

RECORD button will automaticall disengage. This is to prevent ac

cidental erasure.

AUTOMATIC STOP

When the Data Recorder is in PLAY or RECORD mode and the end

of the tape is reached, the unit will automaticall shut itself off and

return the engaged button to its off position.

TAPE ERASE

There are two wa s to erase tape:

1. Record over unwanted programs.

2. B inserting TAPE ERASE plug, Accessor No. 5-1804, into the

MIC jack and pressing the RECORD button. When ou have

erased the tape, the recorder will shut off automaticall .

CLEANING THE HEADS

Iron oxide particles from the magnetic tape will, in time, build up on

the parts that come into direct contact with the tape. These depo

sits can sometimes prevent automatic stop at the end of the tape or

cause incomplete erasure and a “ muffled” sound during pla back.

Clean areas indicated after every 40 ho rs of se.

With the cassette door open, the parts indicated can be cleaned

(gentl ) with the optional head cleaner in Tape Care Kit No. 5-1715.

Another convenient method is to use the optional cassette head

cleaning tape, No. 5-1108.

PREVENT

ACCIDENTAL ERASURE

When ou have a recording ou want to keep permanentl , break off

the rear left tab of the side ou want to save as shown in the follow-

When a cassette with the tab broken off is inserted into the tape

unit, accidental erasure is prevented b a lever in the mechanism

that keeps the REC button lever from depressing. Cellophane tape

can be placed over the opening if ou later decide to record over the

original recording.

PLEASE NOTE: Your machine is equipped with a cassette sensing

mechanism. This mechanism prevents the RECORD button from

being depressed when cassette is not in unit.

CHECK LIST

In case of difficult , check the following before seeking service:

• Be sure DATA LEVEL control is properl set. LEVEL LED on

Interface unit should light and remain ON while inputting data in

to the computer.

NOTE: LEVEL LED ma momentaril blink. This is normal

depending on data input.

• Be sure both the RECORD and PLAY buttons are depressed

when recording.

• Be sure recording tabs on the cassettes are not broken off when

tr ing to record.

• Be sure Interface Unit and Interconnect cables are properl and

securel connected.

• Be sure AC Adapter is securel plugged into the Interface Unit

and 120V AC power outlet.

SERVICE

This product should be serviced onl b those speciall trained

in appropriate servicing techniques. Competent sen/ice can be

obtained from General Electric authorized service facilities. You

ma obtain the name and address of the nearest authorized serv

ice facilit b telephoning, toll-free, The GE Answer Center ™ on

800.626.2000,

Attach our sales receipt to the booklet for future reference or jot

down the date this product was purchased or received as a gift. This

information will be valuable if service should be required during the

warrant period.

Purchase D ate

_______________________________________________

Name of Store _______________________________________________

TO USE YOUR DATA

RECORDER WITH

COMMODORE HOME

COMPUTERS

(Used with external AC power converter only)

PRELIMINARY SET-UP

1. Ensure SYSTEM switch, located on bottom of Data Recorder is

set to position marked, “ALL OTHER".

2. Connect the plugs from the Interface Unit to the 6V DC, Ear, Mic

and Remote jacks on the Data Recorder.

3. Plug the AC Power Converter into the 6V DC jack on the Inter

face Unit and into 120V AC household power outlet.

4. Plug the Commodore Interconnect Cable into the Interface Unit

and the other end into our Commodore Home Computer

S stem.

CASSETTE INSERTION

1. To insert or remove cassette when RECORD or PLAY button is

depressed, ou must first press STOP/EJECT button (return all

buttons to off position), then depress STOP/EJECT button again

to open CASSETTE CARRY DOOR.

NOTE: An internal interlock prevents the cassette door from

opening unless all controls are in off (up) position.

Insert cassette with the exposed tape facing the push buttons.

Gentl slide into the CASSETTE CARRY DOOR with the full reel

of tape to the left.

IMPORTANT: To avoid possible loss of data at the beginning of the

tape during recording or pla back resulting in an “error” read/write

b the computer, be sure the tape leader is advanced prior to record

ing or pla ing back a tape.

TO SAVE (Record) DATA

(Computer to Tape)

1. Insert a blank cassette in the Com

puter Program Data Recorder. Re

wind to the beginning of the tape. (If

ou are adding an additional program

to the tape, push Program Locator

Reset Button so that “000” appears

in the Program Locator window and,

COUNTER

then, fast forward to locate the end of our previousl recorded

programs).

2. On our computer, t pe SAVE or SAVE plus “ PROGRAM NAME”

and press RETURN. (Screen will indicate, “Press PLAY and

RECORD” .

3. Push RECORD button and PLAY button will automaticall

depress at the same time. (Screen will blank.)

4. Press RETURN on computer ke board.

5. When recording of information is complete, Screen will give

READY prompt. Then, push STOP/EJECT button.

NOTE: In the unlikel event that interference occurs to other peri

pheral equipment, such as a printer, modem, etc., during the

“SAVE” mode, unplug the Interface “ EAR” plug from the back of the

recorder during the “SAVE” operation. Be sure to reconnect this

plug after “SAVE” operation is complete to allow NORMAL “ LOAD”

operation.

RECORD (REC) LED INDICATOR

When in RECORD mode, the LED on the Interface unit and the REC

LED on the Data Recorder will blink to indicate the intensit of the

signal level being recorded. r e c

NOTE: Normall , the DATA LEVEL control must be

set at 1/4 position or higher setting to activate LED.

RECORD MONITORING

When recording, ou can monitor (listen to) what is being recorded

through the PROGRAM MONITOR SPEAKER. Set MONITOR

LEVEL switch to LO or HI posi

tion for preferred listening level.

Switch MONITOR LEVEL to OFF

to turn off PROGRAM MONITOR

SPEAKER.

TO LOAD COMPUTER

(Tape to Computer)

MONITOR LEVEL

OFF^ ^ fHI

Insert Cassette into recorder.

Postion cassette tape so the start is slightl prior to the desired

program. If desired program is not at the beginning of the tape,

use PROGRAM LOCATOR/DIGITAL COUNTER to locate its

previousl noted position.

Set DATA LEVEL control to ( T ) indicator on scale, as a starting

point The DATA LEVEL control setting is critical for proper loading

of data into the comp ter, and may req ire some f rther ad

j stments, depending on yo r comp ter and/or the tape sed.

DATA LEVEL

I I I II I M I I I I I I iTl I I I I

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T pe LOAD and press RETURN on the computer ke board. Com

puter will respond with, “ Press PLAY on tape” .

Press PLAY button on the Data Recorder. (Screen turns blank.)

With the MONITOR switch in either the LO or HI position, ou

will hear a stead tone when the program starts; then, im

mediatel adjust the DATA LEVEL control on the recorder to the

point where the LEVEL LED on the Interface unit lights in

dicating the Data Recorder LEVEL control is properl adjusted.

After program is found, the screen will displa “FOUND” or

“FOUND” plus “PROGRAM NAME”. There will be a pause or

dela of several seconds before loading. Screen will blank out.

6. After loading is complete, screen will prompt, “ READY”.

NOTE: Since tapes of different qualit will require a different DATA

LEVEL control setting, ou ma have to experiment with the setting

to insure optimum performance.

PLAY/BATT LED INDICATOR

When the Data Recorder is in PLAY mode, LED will

light and remain ON.

PLAY

BATT

TO USE WITH COMMODORE HOME computer

USING THE

PROGRAM LOCATOR

If ou intend to record more than one program per tape side, start

the tape at the beginning (magnetized portion). Set the PROGRAM

LOCATOR to “000” b pushing the RESET button. Record our pro

gram onto the cassette, allowing the tape to run at least 10 counts

past the end of the program. Make note of the PROGRAM LOCA

TOR for the start and end of each program so ou can later easil

locate the desired program.

To select a particular program later, start the tape at the beginning,

set the PROGRAM LOCATOR to “000" and push the Fast Forward

(F-FWD) button. Wind the tape until the corresponding number for

the start of the desired program appears in the LOCATOR window.

The digital PROGRAM LOCATOR does not indicate actual distance

in units of measure but onl determines the relative position of each

program. You ma find it necessar to Rewind (RWD) or Fast For

ward (F-FWD) a few counts to arrive at the start of the program, par

ticularl if the program was recorded on another recorder.

PAUSE CONTROL

Your recorder is equipped with a convenient PAUSE control which

will stop PLAY and RECORD operation. Press PAUSE button to

stop PUW or RECORD operation, and press again for continued

operation.

RECORD PLAY REWIND F-FWD STOP/EJECT PAUSE

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REWIND/REVIEW (REW/REV)

• REWIND (REW): While in OFF position (all buttons up), depress

REWIND button, to run the tape back to the beginning or to an

point of our recording. Depress STOP/EJECT button after ou

have rewound the desired amount.

• REVIEW (REV): While in PLAY position ou can momentaril

review (or rewind) a portion of the recorded tape. Push the

REWIND/REVIEW button and the tape will rewind until ou

release it, then the unit will resume its normal pla operation. This

feature allows quick scanning without resetting the controls.

FAST FORWARD/PREVIEW

(F-FWD/PREV)

• FAST FORWARD (F-FWD): While in OFF position (all buttons up),

depress F-FWD button, which remains depressed, to skip over

portions of the tape quickl . Depress STOP/EJECT button after

ou have advanced the desired amount of tape.

• PREVIEW (PREV): While in PLAY position, ou caa momentaril

preview (or fast forward) our recorded tape. Press and hold the

FAST FORWARD/PREVIEW button and the tape will advance. To

stop the tape, merel release the button and continue PLAY

operation.

NOTE: If the REVIEW or PREVIEW feature is used while in record,

the RECORD button will automaticall disengage. This is to prevent

accidental erasure.

AUTOMATIC STOP

When the Data Recorder is in PLAY or RECORD mode and the end

of the tape is reached, the unit will automaticall shut itself off and

return the engaged button to its off position.

TAPE ERASE

There are two wa s to erase tape:

1. Record over unwanted programs.

2. B inserting TAPE ERASE plug, Accessor No. 5-1804, into the

MIC jack and pressing the RECORD button. When ou have

erased the tape, the recorder will shut off automaticall .

CLEANING THE HEADS

Iron oxide particles from the magnetic tape will, in time, build up on

the parts that come into direct contact with the tape. These

deposits can sometimes prevent automatic stop at the end of the

tape or cause incomplete erasure and a “muffled” sound during

pla back.

Clean areas indicated after every 40 ho rs of se.

With the cassette door open, the parts indicated can be cleaned

(gentl ) with the optional head cleaner in Tape Care Kit No. 5-1715.

Another convenient method is to use the optional cassette head

cleaning tape, No. 5-1108.

PREVENT ACCIDENTAL ERASURE

When ou have a recording ou want to keep permanentl , break off

the rear left tab of the side ou want to save as shown in the follow-

When a cassette with the tab broken off is inserted into the tape

unit, accidental erasure is prevented b a lever in the mechanism

that keeps the REC button lever from depressing. Cellophane tape

can be placed over the opening if ou later decide to record over the

original recording.

PLEASE NOTE: Your machine is equipped with a cassette sensing

mechanism. This mechanism prevents the RECORD button from

being depressed when cassette is not in unit.

CHECK LIST

In case of difficult , check the following before seeking service:

• Be sure DATA LEVEL control is properl set. LEVEL LED on In-

' terface Unit should light and remain ON while inputting data into

the computer.

NOTE: LEVEL LED ma momentaril blink. This is normal

depending on data input.

• Be sure both the RECORD and PLAY buttons are depressed

when recording.

• Be sure recording tabs on the cassettes are not broken out when

tr ing to record.

• Be sure Interface Unit and Interconnect cables are properl and

securel connected.

• Be sure AC Adapter is securel plugged into the Interface Unit

and 120V AC power outlet.

SERVICE

This product should be sen/iced onl b those speciall trained

in appropriate servicing techniques. Competent service can be

obtained from General Electric authorized service facilities. You ma

obtain the name and address of the nearest authorized service

facilit b telephoning, toll-free, The GE Answer Center ™ on

800.626.2000,

Attach our sales receipt to the booklet for future reference or jot

down the date this product was purchased or received as a gift. This

information will be valuable if service should be required during the

warrant period.

Purchase D ate

_______________________________________________

Name of Store _______________________________________________

TO USE YOUR DATA

RECORDER WITH

HOME COMPUTERS OTHER

THAN ATARI/COMMODORE

(Interface unit not required)

BATTERY OPERATION

1. Remove batter compartment door (located on cabinet bottom)

b pressing it inward in direction of arrow and slide off cabinet

bottom.

2. Insert 4 “AA”-size batteries (not included) into batter compart

ment. Be sure the (+) or cap end of each batter is installed as

shown inside the batter compartment.

3. Replace batter door.

AA -SIZE

BATTERIES

IMPORTANT: Be sure to remove the batteries when storing the set

for more than a few weeks at a time. Leak batteries can badl

damage the recorder. Alwa s push STOP/EJECT button before stor

ing. This will relieve pressure on certain parts in the recorder that

might deform after long periods of time.

NOTE: If the recorder develops problems reading or loading data,

or if the tape reels turn ver slowl or not at all, check with a new set

of batteries use AC power or tr another cassette before seeking

service.

AC POWER CONVERTER —

No. 5-107S

You can extend the life of the batteries substantiall b using them

onl when portable operation is required. An time AC household

electrical power is available, ou can use the AC Power Converter to

operate our recorder instead of using batteries. The batteries ma

remain in the recorder when using the AC Power Converter.

The AC Power Converter plugs into the 6V DC PWR JACK on the

recorder (which automaticall disconnects the batteries), and plugs

into 120-volt AC household power.

PRELIMINARY SET UP

Interconnect cables are required to hook up our Data Recorder

with our home computer. If ou do not alread have the required

ca|?le, check with our computer dealer or refer to our computer

handbook for recommended cable to use with our computer.

1. Plug in the recorder’s AC converter as described under "AC

Power Converter".

2. Plug interconnect cable to the Ear, Mic and Remote jacks on the

side of the Data Recorder and the other end to our home compu

ter. (Refer to computer handbook to ensure proper connection.)

3. Ensure SYSTEM switch, located on bottom of Data Recorder is

set, to position marked "ALL OTHER”.

CASSETTE INSERTION

1. To insert or remove cassette when RECORD or PLAY button is

depressed, ou must first press STOP/EJECT button (return all

buttons to off position), then depress STOP/EJECT button again

to open CASSETTE CARRY DOOR.

NOTE: An internal interlock prevents the cassette door from

opening unless all controls are in off ( d ) position.

2. Insert cassette with the exposed tape facing the push buttons.

Gentl slide into the CASSETTE CARRY DOOR with the full reel

of tape to the left.

1 FACE SIDE -1

UPWARD

2. EXPOSED TAPE

OUTWARD

3. THEN SLIDE

CASSETTE INTO

COMPARTMENT

TO USE SECOND HALF OF CASSETTE,

FACE SIDE "2 UPWARD

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4 AA SIZE BATTERIES

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IMPORTANT: To avoid possible loss of data at the beginning of the

tape during recording or pla back resulting in an “error” read/write

b the computer, be sure the tape leader is advanced prior to record

ing or pla ing back a tape.

TO SAVE (Record) DATA

(Computer to Tape)

1. Follow our computer instructions for programming data.

2. Insert a blank cassette in the Com

puter Program Data Recorder. Re

wind to the beginning of the tape. (If

ou are adding an additional program

to the tape, push Program Locator

Reset Button so that “OCX)” appears

in the Program Locator window and,

then, fast forward to locate the end of our previousl recorded

programs).

3. On our computer, insert the appropriate instruction for Saving

Data.

4. Push RECORD button. (PLAY button will automaticall depress

at the same time.)

5. Insert appropriate computer ke board instruction to start the

recording.

6. When recording of information is complete, push the STOP/

EJECT button of the recorder.

NOTE: The Automatic Level Control (ALC) will set the record level

for optimum recording regardless of DATA LEVEL control setting.

RECORD (REC) LED INDICATOR

When in RECORD mode, the LED on the Interface Unit and the REC

LED on the Data Recorder will blink to indicate the intensit of the

signal level being recorded. REC

NOTE: Normall , the DATA LEVEL control must be

set at 1/4 position or higher setting to activate LED. r— —

RECORD MONITORING

When recording, ou can monitor (listen to) what is being recorded

through the PROGRAM MONITOR SPEAKER. Set MONITOR

LEVEL switch to LO or HI posi- MONITOR LEVEL

tion for preferred listening level.

Switch MONITOR LEVEL to OFF

to turn off PROGRAM MONITOR

SPEAKER.

TO LOAD COMPUTER

(Tape to Computer)

1. Refer to computer handbook for instructions regarding data

retrieval.

2. Insert Cassette into recorder.

3. Position cassette tape so the start is slightl prior to the desired

program. If desired program is not at the beginning of the tape,

use PROGRAM LOCATOR/DIGITAL COUNTER to locate its

previousl noted position.

4. Set DATA LEVEL control to ( T ) indicator on scale, as a starting

point. The DATA LEVEL control setting is critical for proper loading

of data into the comp ter, and may req ire some f rther ad

j stments, depending on yo r comp ter and/or the tape sed.

DATA LEVEL

5. Press PLAY button and insert appropriate computer ke board

command for loading the computer.

6. With the MONITOR switch in either the LO or HI position, ou

will hear a stead tone when the program starts.

7. After loading is complete, push the STOP/EJECT button.

NOTE: Since tapes of different qualit will require a different DATA

LEVEL control setting, ou ma have to experiment with the setting

to insure optimum performance.

OFF-j | |-HI

COUNTER

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TO USE WITH ALL OTHER HOME computers

PLAY/BAIT LED INDICATOR

• PLAY INDICATOR: When the Data Recorder is t w

in PLAY mode, LED will light and remain ON.

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• BATTERY CONDITION INDICATOR: When LED becomes dim or

does not light, batteries are weak and need replacing.

NOTE: AC Power Converter must be disconnected from 6V DC jack

to check batteries.

USING THE

PROGRAM LOCATOR

If ou intend to record more than one program per tape side, start

the tape at the beginning (magnetized portion). Set the PROGRAM

LOCATOR to “000” b pushing the RESET button. Record our pro

gram onto the cassette, allowing the tape to run at least 10 counts

past the end of the program. Make note of the PROGRAM LOCA

TOR number for the start and end of each program so ou can later

easil locate the desired program.

To select a particular program later, start the tape at the beginning,

set the PROGRAM LOCATOR to “000” and push the Fast Forward

(F-FWD) button. Wind the tape until the corresponding number for

the start of the desired program appears in the LOCATOR window.

The digital PROGRAM LOCATOR does not indicate actual distance

in units of measure but onl determines the relative position of each

program. You ma find it necessar to Rewind (RWD) or Fast For

ward (F-FWD) a few counts to arrive at the start of the program, par

ticularl if the program was recorded on another recorder.

PAUSE CONTROL

Your recorder is equipped with a convenient PAUSE control which

will stop PLAY and RECORD operation. Press PAUSE button to stop

PLAY or RECORD operation, and press again for continued operation.

RECORD PLAY REWIND F-FWD STOP/EJECT PAUSE

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REWIND/REVIEW (REW/REV)

• REWIND (REW): While in OFF position (all buttons up), depress

REWIND button, to run the tape back to the beginning or to an

point of our recording. Depress STOP/EJECT button after ou

have rewound the desired amount.

• REVIEW (REV): While in PLAY position, ou can momentaril

review (or rewind) a portion of the recorded tape. Push the

REWIND/REVIEW button and the tape will rewind until ou

release it, then the unit will resume its normal pla operation.

This feature allows quick scanning without resetting the controls.

FAST FORWARD/PREVIEW

(F-FWD/PREV)

• FAST FORWARD (F-FWD): While in OFF position (all buttons up),

depress F-FWD button, which remains depressed, to skip over

portions of the tape quickl . Depress STOP/EJECT button after

ou have advanced the desired amount of tape.

• PREVIEW (PREV): While in PLAY position, ou can momentaril

preview (or fast forward) our recorded tape. Press and hold the

FAST FORWARD/PREVIEW button and the tape will advance. To

stop the tape, merel release the button and continue PLAY

operation.

NOTE: If the REVIEW or PREVIEW feature is used while in record,

the RECORD button will automaticall disengage. This is to prevent

accidental erasure.

AUTOMATIC STOP

When the Data Recorder is in PLAY or RECORD mode and then end

of the tape is reached, the unit will automaticall shut itself off and

return the engaged button to its off position.

TAPE ERASE

There are two wa s to erase tape:

1. Record over unwanted programs.

2. B inserting TAPE ERASE plug, Accessor No. 5-1804, into the

MIC jack and pressing the RECORD button. When ou have

erased the tape, the recorder will shut off automaticall .

CLEANING THE HEADS

Iron oxide particles from the magnetic tape will, in time, build up on

the parts that come into direct contact with the tape. These

deposits can sometimes prevent automatic stop at the end of the

tape or cause incomplete erasure and a “muffled” sound during

pla back.

Clean areas indicated after every 40 ho rs of se.

With the cassette door open, the parts indicated can be cleaned

(gentl ) with the optional head cleaner in Tape Care Kit No. 5-1715.

Another convenient method is to use the optional cassette head

cleaning tape, No. 5-1108.

PREVENT ACCIDENTAL ERASURE

When ou have a recording ou want to keep permanentl , break off

the rear left tab of the side ou want to save as shown in the follow

ing illustration:

When a cassette with the tab broken off is inserted into the tape

unit, accidental erasure is prevented b a lever in the mechanism

that keeps the REC button lever from depressing. Cellophane tape

can be placed over the opening if ou later decide to record over the

original recording.

PLEASE NOTE: Your machine is equipped with a cassette sensing

mechanism. This mechanism prevents the RECORD button from

being depressed when cassette is not in unit.

CHECK LIST

In case of difficult , check the following before seeking service:

• Be sure DATA LEVEL control is properl set. Tr increasing

and/or decreasing DATA LEVEL control setting in 1 or 2 in

crements. The DATA LEVEL control setting, depending on the

computer used, ma be ver sensitive.

• Be sure the PAUSE button is not depressed.

• Be sure both the RECORD and PLAY buttons are depressed

when recording.

• Be sure recording tabs on the cassettes are not broken off when

tr ing to record.

• Be sure Interconnect cables are properl and securel connected.

• Be sure AC Adapter is securel plugged into the Interface Unit

and 120V AC power outlet.

SERVICE

This product should be services onl b those speciall trained

in appropriate servicing techniques. Competent sen/ice can be

obtained from General Electric authorized service facilities. You ma

obtain the name and address of the nearest authorized service

facilit b telephoning, toll-free, The GE Answer Center ™ on

800.626.2000,

Attach our sales receipt to the booklet for future reference or jot

down the date this product was purchased or received as a gift. This

information will be valuable if service should be required during the

warrant period.

Purchase D ate

_______________________________________________

Name of Store

Controles y Formas

ACCESSORY JACKS

Grabadora de Data — Modelo No. 3-5148

1. Compartimiento del Cassette (Porta-Cassette)

2. Un Bot6n para Grabar — Oprimir el Botbn Grabar programas

o data en cassette [Botbn Operar (PLAY) se enlace

automAticamente.]

3. Operar — Oprimir para introducir el programa c data a la

Computadora.

4. Retroceder/Regresar — Oprimir para brincarporcionesde la

cinta en direccibn reversa. Cuando se llega a la posicibn

deseada, oprimir PARAR (STOP). Tambi6n permite un regreso

momenteneo cuando la grabadora est& en el modo OPERAR

(PLAY). Oprimir detener. La operacibn normal recomienza

cuando se suelte.

5. Avance Rgpido/Adelantar — Oprimir para brincar porciones

de la cinta en direccibn hacia adeiante. Cuando se llega a la

posicibn deseada, oprimir PARAR (STOP). Tambien permite un

avance momentcineo rapido cuando la grabadora esta en el

modo OPERAR (PLAY). Oprimir detener. Soltar para continuar

la operacion normal.

6. PARAR/SOLTAR — Oprimir para parar cualquier modo en

operacibn. Los botones se regresan a la posicibn OFF. Oprimir

de nuevo para abrir la puerta del porta-cassette soltar el

cassette.

7. Bot6n de Pa sa — Para la cinta cuando esta en el modo

OPERAR (PLAY) o GRABAR (RECORD). Para continuar la

operacibn, oprimir de nuevo el botbn de PAUSA.

8. Localizador del Programa/Bot6n de Restablecimiento —

Usado para dar referencia a la localizacibn aproximada del pro

grama o data en la cinta. Botbn de restablecimiento regresa el

contador a “000”.

9. Selector Monitor de Nivel — Permite monitorar las senales

a travbs de la bocina al estar operando. Para monitorar, poner

el selector en posicion HI o LO.

10. Bocina Monitor — Controla el volumen a traves del selector

monitor del nivel.

11. Control de Nivel de Data — Ajusta el nivel de volumen de la

serial de salida de la Grabadora de Data a la computadora.

12. FOCO (LED) de Grabacion — Al estar en el modo GRABAR

(RECORD), el FOCO parpadea para indicar el nivel de inten-

sidad de la senal grabada.

13. FOCO (LED) de Operacidn/Pilas — Se ilumina cuando la

unidad esta en el modo OPERAR (PLAY). Si la luz aparece debil

o no aparece, cambiar las pilas.

14. Ench fe de CD 6V — Enchufe para el Convertidor de Energia

CA cuando se usa la energia domestica CA 120V.

15. Ench fe para el A difono — Salida de la Grabadora a la

Computadora.

16. Ench fe para Microfono Remoto — Entrada a la Grabadora

de la Computadora.

17. Ench fe de ON/OFF Remoto — Cuando es conectado, per

mite el control de la cinta por la computadora durante la introduc-

cion obtencibn de data.

18. Convertidor de Energia CA — Se introduce en el Enchufe de

Entrada CD 6V en la Grabadora o Intermedia al estar operan

do con energia CA 120V domestica.

19. Selector de Sistemas (en la parte de bajo de la Grabadora de

Data)

• Posicibn ATARI — Para uso con Computadoras Atari.

• OTRAS Posiciones — Para otras Computadoras

Personales (inclu endo Commodore)

Unidad de Intermedia — Modelo No. 3-5149

(Para so con la Grabadora de Data Modelo 3-5148 al estar san-

do Sistemas Comp tacionales Atari/Commodore)

20. Cable de Interconeccibn — Inclu e 2: Uno para uso con

Computadoras Atari otro para Computadoras Commodore.

21. Conecciones de Intermedia a la Grabadora de Data Modelo

3-5148.

Oido — CD 6V — Micrbfono Remoto

22. Foco Indicador de Nivel — Cuando el Control del Nivel de

Data en la grabadora es ajustado debidamente, el foco indicador

se ilumina queda iluminado.

23. Ench fe CD 6V — Al usar la Unidad Intermedia con la

Grabadora de Data, el Convertidor de Energia CA se introduce

en este enchufe CD 6V. La operacibn con pila no es posible al

usar el Sistema de Intermedia Atari/Commodore.

DE GENERAL ELECTRIC . . . Un Sistema de Grabacibn de

Data con Cassette de la Computadora disenado para uso con varios

sistemas de computadoras personales. Inclu e un Intermedia unico

con cables de Interconeccibn separados para uso con Computadoras

Personales Atari Commodore.

Antes del uso de su Grabadora de Data de Programas Computa-

cionales, favor de leer cuidadosamente las siguientes instrucciones.

PARA USAR CON COMPUTADORAS

PERSONALES ATARI

PARA USAR SU

GRABADORA DE DATA

CON COMPUTADORAS

PERSONALES ATARI

(Uso solamente con el convertidor externo de

energia CA)

ACCIONES PRELIMINARES

1. Asegurar que el selector SISTEMA (SYSTEM), localizado en la

parte de abajo de la Grabadora de Data, este en posicibn “ATARI”.

2. Introducir las terminales de la unidad Intermedia en los enchufes

CD 6V, Oido, Microfono Remoto en la Grabadora de Data.

3. Introducir el Convertidor de Energia CA en el enchufe CD 6V de

la unidad Intermedia en un tomacorriente de energia domestica

CA 120V.

4. Conectar el Cable de Interconeccibn Atari a la unidad Intermedia

el otro extremo a su Sistema de Computacion Personal Atari.

INSERCION DEL CASSETTE

1. Para insertar o remover el cassette cuando el botbn GRABAR

(RECORD) o OPERAR (PLAY) es oprimido, primeramente se debe

oprimior el botbn PARAR/SOLTAR (STOP/EJECT) (regresar todos

los botones a la posicibn OFF), luego oprimir de nuevo el botbn

PARAR/SOLTAR (STOP/EJECT) para abrir la puerta del

porta-cassette.

AVISO: Un interlock interno impide que la puerta del cassette

se abra al menos que todos los controles esten en posicibn OFF

(hacia arriba).

2. Insertar el cassette con la cinta expuesto enfrente de los botones.

Introducirlo lentamente en la PUERTA DE PORTA-CASSETTE con

la cinta entera a la izquierda.

IMPORTANTE: Para prevenir una posible pbrdida de data en el

comienzo de la cinta durante la grabacibn o repeticibn resultan-

do en un “error” leer/imprimir por parte de la computadora,

asegurarse que la porcion initial sea avanzada antes de grabar

o repetir la cinta.

PARA ALMACENAR (GRABAR) DATA

(De la Comp tadora a la Cinta)

1. Insertar un cassette vacio en la Grabadora de Data de Programas

Computacionales. Retroceder al comienzo de la cinta. (Si se

anade un programa adicional a la cinta, oprimir el botbn de

Restablecimiento Localizador de Programa hasta que “ 000”

aparezcan en la ventanilla del Localizador de Programa despues,

avanzar rapidamente hasta localizar el final de los programas

previamente grabados.)

2. En su computadora, imprimar CSAVE oprimir REGRESAR

(RETURN). Se oir£n dos silbidos.

3. Oprimir el botbn GRABAR (RECORD). [El botbn OPERAR (PLAY)

se oprimira automaticamente al mismo tiempo.]

4. Oprimir REGRESAR (RETURN) en la consola de la computadora.

5. Cuando se terrnina la grabacibn de informacion, oprimir el botbn

PARAR/SOLTAR (STOP/EJECT) en la grabadora.

AVISO: En el raro caso que una interferencia ocurra en otros equipos,

como la impresora, modem, etc., al estar en el modo ALMACENAR

(SAVE), desconectar el enchufe “OIDO” Intermedia de la parte trasera

de la grabadora durante la operacion ALMACENAR (SAVE).

Asegurarse de reconectar este enchufe despues de completar el

ALMACENAMIENTO de data (SAVE) para permitir la operacibn de

INTRODUCCION NORMAL de data.

FOCO (LED) INDICADOR DE GRABACION

(REC)

Al estar en el modo GRABAR (RECORD), el FOCO en la unidad In

termedia el FOCO REC en la Grabadora de Data se parpardean

para indicar la intensidad del nivel de serial grabada.

AVISO: Normalmente, el control de NIVEL DE DATA debe indicar

la posicibn 1/4 o mas arriba para activar el FOCO.

EL MONITOREO DE GRABACION

Al estar grabando, se puede monitorar (escuchar) la que se esta

grabando a traves de la BOCINA MONITORA DE PROGRAMA. Poner

el selector de NIVEL DE MONITOREO en position LO o HI como

se desea escuchar.

Cambiar el NIVEL DE MONITOREO a OFF para apagar la BOCINA

MONITORA DE PROGRAMA.

PARA CARGAR LA COMPUTADORA

(De la Cinta a la Comp tadora)

1. Insertar el Cassette en la grabadora.

2. Poner la cinta del cassette de manera que el comienza este antes

del programa deseado. Si el programa deseado no este en el com

ienzo de la cinta, usar el LOCALIZADOR DE PROGRAMA/CON-

TADOR DIGITAL para localizar su posicibn previamente

determinada.

TO USE SECOND HALF OF CASSETTE.

FACE SIDE " 2” UPWARD

3. Poner el control de NIVEL DE DATA en la posicibn ( T ) de la

escala, como punto de partida. La indicaci6n del control de NIVEL

DE DATA es critica para la introduccibn apropiada de data a la

computadora, puede requerir ajustes adicionales, dependien-

do de la computadora /o cinta usada(s).

DATA LEVEL

4. En la consola de la computadora, imprimir CLOAD oprimir

REGRESAR (RETURN) se oira un silbido.

5. Oprimir el botbn OPERAR (PLAY) en la Grabadora de Data

oprimir REGRESAR (RETURN) de nuevo.

6. Con el Selector de MONITOREO en la posicibn LO o HI, se oira

un tono estable cuando se comienza el programa; despues,

ajustar inmediatamente el control del NIVEL DE DATA en la

grabadora al punto donde el FOCO (LED) DE NIVEL en la Unidad

Intermedia se ilumina indicando el ajuste apropiado del control

de NIVEL de la Grabadora de Data.

7. Despubs de terminar la introduccibn de data, en la pantalla

aparecerb la palabra “ READY”.

AVISO: Debido a que cintas de diferentes calidades requeriran de

una indicacibn diferente del control de NIVEL DE DATA, puede que

sea necesario experimentar con la indicacibn para asegurar una

operacibn bptima.

FOCO (LED) INDICADOR DE

OPERACION/PILAS

Cuando la Grabadora de Data este en el modo OPERAR (PLAY), el

foco se iluminarb quedarb iluminado.

USANDO EL LOCALIZADOR DEL

PROGRAMA

Si ha intencibn de grabar mbs de un programa en un solo lado de

la cinta, correr la cinta del comienzo (la porcion magnetezada).

Restablecer el LOCALIZADOR DE PROGRAMA a “ 000” oprimien-

do el botbn de RESTABLECIMIENTO. Grabar el programa en el

cassette, permitiendo que la cinta corra al menos 10 numeros

despubs del final del programa. Tomar nota del numero del

LOCALIZADOR DE PROGRAMA para el comienzo el final de cada

programa para que posteriormente se pueda localizar facilmente el

programa deseado.

Para elegir posteriormente un programa en particular, empezar la

cinta del comienzo, establecer el LOCALIZADOR DE PROGRAMA

en “000'’ oprimir el botbn AVANCE RAPIDO (F-FWD). Correr la cinta

hasta que el numero correspondiente al comienzo del programa

deseado aparezca en la ventanilla Localizador.

EL LOCALIZADOR DIGITAL no indica la distancia actual en unidades

de medida pero solamente determina la posicibn relativa de cada

programa. Puede que sea necesario Retroceder (RWD) o Avanzar

Rbpidamente (F-FWD) pocos numeros para llegar al comienzo del

programa, particularmente si el programa ha a sido grabado en otra

grabador.

CONTROL DE PAUSA

La grabadora es equipada con un control de PAUSA conveniente que

detendrb el OPERAR GRABAR. Oprimir el botbn PAUSA para

detener el OPERAR GRABAR, oprimir de nuevo para continuar

la operacibn.

RECORD PLAY REWIND F-FWD STOP/EJECT PAUSE

■-dd\

RETROCEDER/REGRESAR (REW/REV)

• RETROCEDER (REW): Al estar en posicibn OFF (todos los

botones hacia arriba), oprimir el botbn RETROCEDER (REW) para

retornar la cinta al comienzo o a cualquier parte de la grabacibn.

Oprimir el botbn PARAR/SOLTAR (STOP/EJECT) despubs de

haber retrocedido lo deseado.

• REGRESAR (REV): Al estar en posicibn OPERAR (PLAY), se

puede regresar momentbneamente a una porcibn de la cinta

grabada. Oprimir el botbn RETROCEDER/REGRESAR (REW/-

REV) la cinta se retrocederb hasta que se suelte el botbn,

despubs la unidad empezara de nuevo su operacibn normal. Esta

forma permite una revisibn rbpida sin restablecer los controles.

AVANCE RAPIDO/ADELANTAR

(F-FWD/PREV)

• AVANCE RAPIDO (F-FWD): Al estar en posicibn OFF (todos los

botones hacia arriba), oprimir el botbn Avance Rapido (F-FWD),

quedando oprimido, para brincar rapidamente partes de la cin

ta. Oprimir el botbn PARAR/SOLTAR (STOP/EJECT) despues de

haber avanzado la distancia deseada en la cinta.

• ADELANTAR (PREV): Al estar en la posicibn OPERAR (PLAY),

se puede momentbneamente adelantar la cinta. Oprimir detener

el botbn AVANCE RAPIDO/ADELANTAR (F-FWD/PREV) para que

la cinta se avance. Para detener la cinta, soltar el botbn con

tinuar OPERAR (PLAY).

AVISO: Si la forma REGRESAR o ADELANTAR es usada durante

la grabacibn, el botbn GRABAR (RECORD) se suelte automa-

ticamente. Esto es para prevenir una borradura accidental.

PARO AUTOMATICO

Cuando la Grabadora de Data este en el modo OPERAR (PLAY) o

GRABAR (RECORD) se acerca al final de la cinta, ia unidad se

para automaticamente suelta el botbn oprimido.

BORRADURA DE LA CINTA

Ha dos maneras para borrar la cinta.

1. Grabar sobre programas no deseados.

2. Insertado el tapbn BORRADURA DE LA CINTA, Accesorio No.

5-1804, en el enchufe MICROFONO (MIC) oprimiendo el botbn

GRABAR (RECORD). Cuando se ha a borrado la cinta, la

grabadora se parara automaticamente.

LIMPIANDO LOS CABEZALES

Particulas de oxido de hierro de la cinta magnetica se acumularan,

con el paso del tiempo, sobre las partes que esten en contacto directo

con la cinta. Estos depositos pueden algunas veces impedir el paro

automatico al final de la cinta o causar una borradura incompleta

un ruido durante el recorrido de la cinta.

Al abrir la puerta del cassette, se pueden limpiar (gentilmente) las

partes indicadas con el limpiador de cabezal opcional en el “Tape

Care Kit” No. 5-1715. Otra opcion conveniente es usar la cinta lim-

piadora de cabezales, No. 5-1108.

PREVENIR BORRADURA ACCIDENTAL

Cuando se requiere conservar una grabacibn permanentemente,

romper la tapa falsa en la parte trasera izquierda del lado que se

quiere conservar como se demuestra en la siguiente ilustracion:

Cuando un cassette con la tapa rota es introducido en la unidad,

se impide una borrradura accidental por medio de una palanca en

el mecanismo, la cual impide que la palanca del botbn GRABAR

(REC) sea oprimida. Se puede poner cinta adhesiva sobre la aber-

tura si se decide posteriormente grabar sobre la grabacibn original.

FAVOR DE NOTAR: El aparato es equipada con un mecanismo sen

sor del cassette. Este mecanismo impide que el botbn GRABAR

(RECORD) se oprima cuando el cassette no este en la unidad.

LISTA DE REFERENCIA

En caso de dificultades, checar lo siguiente antes de poner en

servicio:

• Asegurar que el control de NIVEL DE DATA es propiamente

establecido. El FOCO DE NIVEL en la unidad Intermedia debe

iluminarse quedarse asi durante la introduccibn de data a la

computadora.

AVISO: El FOCO DE NIVEL puede parpardean momentanea-

mente. Esto es normal dependiendo de la entrada de data.

• Asegurar que los botones GRABAR (RECORD) OPERAR (PLAY)

estbn oprimidos al estar grabando.

• Asegurar que las tapas falsas en los cassettes no estbn rotas al

querer grabar.

• Asegurar que la Unidad Intermedia los Cables de Interconec

cibn est6n debidamente seguramente conectados.

• Asegurar que al Adaptador CA este seguramente enchufado en

la Unidad Intermedia el tomacorriente de energia CA 120V.

SERVICIO DE REPARACIONES

Este producto debe ser mantenido solamente por aquellas personas

entrenadas especialmente en la t6cnica de su funcionamiento. Ser-

vicio competente puede ser obtenido de cualquier lugar de repara-

ciones autorizado por la General Electric. Ud. puede obtener el nom-

bre la direccibn deLservicio de reparaciones autorizado mas cer-

cano a Ud. Ilamando, (sin cargo a Ud.) al GE Answer Center™ No.

800.626.2000,

Adjunte el recibo de venta a este Manual para una referencia futura,

o anote la fecha en que este producto fue comprado o recibido como

regalo. Esta informacion es importante si alguna reparacion fuese

necesaria durante el plazo de la garantia.

Fecha de Compra ___________________________________________

Nombre de la Tienda _______________________________________

PARA USAR CON COMPUTADORAS

PERSONALES COMMODORE

PARA USAR SU

GRABADORA DE DATA

CON COMPUTADORAS

PERSONALES

COMMODORE

(Uso solamente con el convertidor externo de energia CA)

ACCIONES PRELIMINARES

1. Asegurar que el selector SISTEMA (SYSTEM), localizado en la

parte de abajo de la Grabadora de Data, este en posicion

“ OTROS” (ALL OTHERS).

2. Introducir las terminales de la unidad Intermedia en los enchufes

CD 6V, Oido, Microfono Remoto en la Grabadora de Data.

3. Introducir el Convertidor de Energia CA en el enchufe CD 6V de

la Unidad Intermedia en un tomacorriente de energia domestica

CA 120 V.

4. Conectar el Cable de Interconeccibn Commodore a la Unidad In

termedia el otro extremo a su Sistema de Computadora Per

sonal Commodore.

INSERCION DEL CASSETTE

1. Para insertar o remover el cassette cuando el botbn GRABAR

(RECORD) o OPERAR (PLAY) es oprimido, primeramente se debe

oprimir el boton PARAR/SOLTAR (STOP/EJECT) (regresar todos

los botones a la posicibn OFF), luego oprimir de nuevo el botbn

PARAR/SOLTAR (STOP/EJECT) para abrir la puerta del

porta-cassette.

AVISO: Un interlock interno impide que la puerta del cassette

se abra al menos que todos los controles esten en posicibn OFF

(hacia arriba).

2 Insertar el cassette con la cinta expuesta enfrente de los botones.

Introducirlo lentamente en la PUERTA DE PORTA-CASSETTE con

la cinta entera a la izquierda.

IMPORTANTE: Para prevenir una posible perdida de data en el com

ienzo de la cinta durante la grabacibn o repeticibn resultando en un

“error” leer/imprimir por parte de la computadora, asegurarse que

la porcion initial sea avanzada antes de grabar o repetir la cinta.

PARA ALMACENAR (GRABAR) DATA

(De ia Comp tadora a la Cinta)

1. Insertar un cassette vacio en la Grabadora de Data de Programas

Computacionales. Retroceder al comienzo de la cinta. (Si se

anade un programa adicional a la cinta, oprimir el botbn de

Restablecimiento Localizador de Programa hasta que “000”

aprezcan en la ventanilla del Localizador de Programa despues,

avanzar rapidamente hasta localizar el final de los programas

previamente grabados.)

2. En su computadora, imprimir SAVE (ALMACENAR) o SAVE el

“ NOMBRE DEL PROGRAMA” oprimir RETURN. [La pantalla

indicara “ Oprimir OPERAR (PLAY) GRABAR (RECORD).” ]

3. Oprimir el botbn GRABAR (RECORD) el botbn OPERAR (PLAY)

se oprimira automaticamente al mismo tiempo. (La pantalla se

borrara.)

4. Oprimir REGRESAR (RETURN) en la consola de la computadora.

5. Cuando se termina la grabacibn de informacion, en la pantalla

aparecera la instruccion “ READY”. Luego, oprimir el botbn

PARAR/SOLTAR (STOP/EJECT).

AVISO: En el raro caso que una interferencia ocurra en otros equipos,

como la impresora, modem, etc., al estar en el modo ALMACENAR

(STORE), desconectar el enchufe “ OIDO" Intermedia de la parte

trasera de la grabadora durante la operacibn ALMACENAR (SAVE).

Asegurarse de reconectar este enchufe despues de completar el

ALMACENAMIENTO de data (SAVE) para permitir la operacibn de

INTRODUCCION NORMAL de data.

FOCO (LED) INDICADOR DE GRABACION

(REC)

Al estar en el modo GRABAR (RECORD), el FOCO en la unidad In

termedia el FOCO REC en la Grabadora de Data se parpardean

para indicar la intensidad del nivel de serial grabada.

AVISO: Normalmente, el control de NIVEL DE DATA debe indicar

la posicibn 1/4 o mas arriba para activar el FOCO.

EL MONITOREO DE GRABACION

Al estar grabando, se puede monitorar (escuchar) la que se esta

grabando a traves de la BOCINA MONITORA DE PROGRAMA. Poner

el selector de NIVEL DE MONITOREO en position LO o HI como

se desea escuchar.

Cambiar el NIVEL DE MONITOREO a OFF para apagar la BOCINA

MONITORA DE PROGRAMA.

PARA CARGAR LA COMPUTADORA

(De la Cinta a la Comp tadora)

1. Insertar el Cassette en la grabadora.

2. Poner la cinta del cassette de manera que el comienza este antes

del programa deseado. Si el programa deseado no este en el com

ienzo de la cinta, usar el LOCALIZADOR DE PROGRAMA/CON-

TADOR DIGITAL para localizar su posicibn previamente

determinada.

3. Poner el control de NIVEL DE DATA en la posicibn (? ) de la

escala, como punto de partida. La indicacibn del control de NIVEL

DE DATA es critica para la introduccibn apropiada de data a la

computadora, puede requerir ajustes adicionales, dependien-

do de la computadora /o cinta usada(s).

DATA LEVEL

11 m 11111111111T11111

l ~ ■■■IIIIHl

4. Imprimir LOAD (CARGAR) oprimir REGRESAR (RETURN) en

la consola del computadora. La computadora responder^ con

“ Oprimir OPERAR (PLAY) en la cinta.”

5. Oprimir el botbn OPERAR (PLAY) en la Grabadora de Data. (La

pantalla se blanquearb.) Con el Selector de MONITOREO en la

posicibn LO o HI, se oira un tono estable cuando se comience

el programa; despubs, ajustar inmediatemente el control del

NIVEL DE DATA en la grabadora al punto donde el FOCO (LED)

DE NIVEL en la unidad Intermedia se ilumina indicando el ajuste

apropiado del control de NIVEL de la Grabadora de Data. Despues

de hallara el programa, en la pantalla se indicarb “ FOUND” o

“ FOUND” "el NOMBRE DEL PROGRAMA”. Habrb una pausa

o una tardanza de algunos segundos antes de cargar. La pan

talla se blanqueara.

6. Despubs de terminar la introduccibn de data, en la pantalla

aparecera la palabra “ READY”.

AVISO: Debido a que cintas de diferentes calidades requerirbn de

una indicacibn diferente del control de NIVEL DE DATA, puede que

sea necesario experimentar con la indicacibn para asegurar una

operacibn bptima.

FOCO (LED) INDICADOR DE

OPERACION/PILAS

Cuando la Grabadora de Data este en el modo OPERAR (PLAY), el

foco se iluminarb quedarb iluminado.

USANDO EL LOCALIZADOR DEL

PROGRAMA

Si ha intencibn de grabar mas de un programa en un solo lado de

la cinta, correr la cinta del comienzo (la porcibn magnetezada).

Restablecer el LOCALIZADOR DE PROGRAMA a “ 000” oprimien-

do el botbn de RESTABLECIMIENTO. Grabar el programa en el

cassette, permitiendo que la cinta corra al menos 10 numeros

despubs del final del programa. Tomar nota del numero del

LOCALIZADOR DE PROGRAMA para el comienzo el final de cada

programa para que posteriormente se pueda localizar facilmente el

programa deseado.

Para elegir posteriormente un programa en particular, empezar la

cinta del comienzo, establecer el LOCALIZADOR DE PROGRAMA

en “000” oprimir el botbn AVANCE RAPIDO (F-FWD). Correr la cinta

hasta que el numero correspondiente al comienzo del programa

deseado aparezca en la ventanilla Localizador.

EL LOCALIZADOR DIGITAL no indica la distancia actual en unidades

de medida pero solamente determina la posicibn relativa de cada

programa. Puede que sea necesario Retroceder (RWD) o Avanzar

Rbpidamente (F-FWD) pocos numeros para llegar al comienzo del

programa, particularmente si el programa ha a sido grabado en otra

grabador.

CONTROL DE PAUSA

La grabadora es equipada con un control de PAUSA conveniente que

detendra el OPERAR GRABAR. Oprimir el botbn PAUSA para

detener el OPERAR GRABAR, oprimir de nuevo para continuar

la operacibn.

RECORD PLAY REWIND F-FWD STOP/EJECT PAUSE

olN

RETROCEDER/REGRESAR (REW/REV)

• RETROCEDER (REW): Al estar en posicibn OFF (todos los

botones hacia arriba), oprimir el botbn RETROCEDER (REW) para

retornar la cinta al comienzo o a cualquier parte de la grabacibn.

Oprimir el botbn PARAR/SOLTAR (STOP/EJECT) despubs de

haber retrocedido lo deseado.

• REGRESAR (REV): Al estar en posicibn OPERAR (PLAY), se

puede regresar momentbneamente a una porcibn de la cinta

grabada. Oprimir el botbn RETROCEDER/REGRESAR (REW/-

REV) la cinta se retroceder^ hasta que se suelte el botbn,

despubs la unidad empezarb de nuevo su operacibn normal. Esta

forma permite una revisibn rbpida sin restablecer los controles.

AVANCE RAPIDO/ADELANTAR

(F-FWD/PREV)

• AVANCE RAPIDO (F-FWD): Al estar en posicibn OFF (todos los

botones hacia arriba), oprimir el botbn Avance Rapido (F-FWD),

quedando oprimido, para brincar rbpidamente partes de la cin

ta. Oprimir el botbn PARAR/SOLTAR (STOP/EJECT) despubs de

haber avanzado la distancia deseada en la cinta.

• ADELANTAR (PREV): Al estar en la posicibn OPERAR (PLAY),

se puede momentbneamente adelantar la cinta. Oprimir detener

el botbn AVANCE RAPIDO/ADELANTAR (F-FWD/PREV) para que

la cinta se avance. Para detener la cinta, soltar el botbn con

tinuar OPERAR (PLAY).

AVISO: Si la forma REGRESAR o ADELANTAR es usada durante

la grabacibn, el botbn GRABAR (RECORD) se suelte automa

ticamente. Esto es para prevenir una borradura accidental.

PARO AUTOMATICO

Cuando la Grabadora de Data este en el modo OPERAR (PLAY) o

GRABAR (RECORD) se acerca al final de la cinta, la unidad se

para automaticamente suelta el botbn oprimido.

BORRADURA DE LA CINTA

Ha dos maneras para borrar la cinta.

1. Grabar sobre programas no deseados.

2. Insertado el tapon BORRADURA DE LA CINTA, Accesorio No.

5-1804, en el enchufe MICROFONO (MIC) oprimiendo el botbn

GRABAR (RECORD). Cuando se ha a borrado la cinta, la

grabadora se parara automaticamente.

LIMPIANDO LOS CABEZALES

Particulas de oxido de hierro de la cinta magnetica se acumularan,

con el paso del tiempo, sobre las partes que esten en contacto directo

con la cinta. Estos depositos pueden algunas veces impedir el paro

autombtico al final de la cinta o causar una borradura incompleta

un ruido durante el recorrido de la cinta.

Al abrir la puerta del cassette, se pueden limpiar (gentilmente) las

partes indicadas con el limpiador de cabezal opcional en el “ Tape

Care Kit” No. 5-1715. Otra opcibn conveniente es usar la cinta lim-