GE 3-5383 User manual

Microcassette
Recorder
with AVR
3-5383
u s e r m a n u a l
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•Do not play your headset at a high volume.
Hearing experts advise against continuous extended
play.
• If you experience a ringing in your ears, reduce volume
or discontinue use.
• Do not use while operating a motorized vehicle or
bicycle, it may create a traffic hazard and is illegal in
many areas.
• You should use extreme caution or temporarily
discontinue use in potentially hazardous situations.
• Even if your headset is an open-air type designed to let
you hear outside sounds, don't turn up the volume so
high that you can't hear what's around you.
Headset Safety
• Alkaline batteries are recommended for longer play.
Carbon-zinc or nickel cadmium rechargeable batteries
can substantially reduce play time.
• If you’re not going to use your player for a month or
more, be sure to remove batteries because they can
leak and damage the unit.
• Dispose of batteries in the proper manner, according
to federal, state, and local regulations.
• Any battery may leak electrolyte if mixed with a
different battery type, if inserted incorrectly, if all
batteries are not replaced at the same time, if
disposed of in fire, or if an attempt is made to charge
a battery not intended to be recharged.
• Discard leaky batteries immediately. Leaking batteries
can cause skin burns or other personal injury.
Important Battery Information
Battery Installation
1. Open hinged battery door by pressing down just
above the arrow, sliding it as indicated and lifting up.
Note that to avoid damage to the battery door, do not
attempt to force door beyond its normal stopping
point.
Powering the Recorder
2. Insert 2 “AA” alkaline batteries (not included) into the
battery compartment. Be sure each battery is installed
as shown on the battery diagram in the battery
compartment.
3. Close the battery door by lowering and sliding door
into the closed position.
NOTE: If the recording sounds distorted, or if the tape
moves very slowly or not at all, check the batteries, try AC
power or a fresh set of batteries before seeking service
(See Record/Battery Indicator).
AC/DC Converter (not included)
To save batteries you can use the AC Converter to
operate your recorder. The cord plugs into the DC 3V jack
on the recorder and the AC end plugs into a household
outlet. When the AC/DC Converter is used, batteries are
automatcially disconnected.
Record/ Battery Indicator
• Recording Indicator—Light will remain on when in
continuous record mode.
• Battery Condition Indicator—When in the record
mode, the brightness level of the light indicates
battery condition. When the indicator is dim or does
not light, batteries are weak and need replacing. Note
that the optional AC/DC Converter (not included) must
be disconnected from DC 3V jack to check batteries.
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Volume Control
• Adjust the volume when in the PLAY mode to your
preferred listening level.
• Adjust the volume when in the RECORD mode to fine
tune the sensitivity of the built-in microphone for
record operations.
VOLUME
HI • • LO
MIC
REC/
BATT
Using the Recorder Using the Recorder
Insert or Remove a Microcassette
1. Press the STOP EJECT button to stop recorder or to
open cassette carry door and remove microcassette.
Note that when in play or record mode you must press
STOP EJECT once to turn player off and again to open
the cassette carry door.
2. Insert microcassette into the cassette carry door with
the side to be used visible through cassette door
window. Face exposed tape outward and close door.
Note that Rim drive and capstan drive tapes look
alike, but only CAPSTAN DRIVE MICROCASSETTE tapes
will work in this recorder.
TIP: Always push STOP EJECTSTOP EJECT
STOP EJECTSTOP EJECT
STOP EJECT button before
storing. This will relieve pressure on certain
parts in the recorder that might deform after
long periods of time.
Tape speed switch
Tape buttons
STOP
EJECT
PAUSE
PLAY
REC
FFWD
CUE
REV
REW
OFF • • ON
1/2 • • NORMAL
AVR Switch
Volume
Headphone jack External MIC Jack
Mic sensitivity switch
Mic Sensitivity Switch
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.
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 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 (or external) 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 approxi-
mately 6 seconds.
5. Push STOP EJECT button when finished recording.
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Using the Recorder Using the Recorder
Rewind (REW)/ FAST FORWARD (FFWD)
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.
Headphone Jack
Plugging in an optional headphone (3-5750) 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.
Record with an External Microphone
To record with external microphone, plug the
microphone into the MIC JACK, The built-in microphone
is disconnected.
Record with AVR Off
Records continuously when the recorder is in the
RECORD mode.
1. Place the AVR switch in OFF position.
2. 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.)
3. Select HI or LO with the MIC sensitivity switch.
Recording level may be fine tuned with the volume
control.
4. 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.
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
Tape Play
To listen to your recorded microcassette, rewind to the
starting point and press STOP/ EJECT button. Press PLAY
and adjust the VOLUME to desired listening level.
IMPORTANT: Tapes must be played back at the same
speed in which they were recorded.
• REW—Slide switch to REW to rewind to beginning or
any point of your recording. Press STOP/EJECT button
after you have rewound the desired amount.
• FFWD—Slide switch to FFWD to advance the tape.
Press STOP/EJECT button after you have reached the
desired location on the tape.
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Using the Recorder Using the Recorder
Review (REV)/ Cue
This feature is helpful in finding the beginning or the end
of the recorded segment on the tape. While in PLAY
mode, Slide and hold REV or CUE switch and listen for
change from noise to silence (end of recording) or from
silence to noise (beginning of recording).
When desired portion has been reached, release REV or
CUE switch.
Use the same procedure if you want to skip a portion or
listen to the same segment again.
Playback Switch
During the PLAY mode, you can speed up the playback
of recording tapes by placing the PLAYBACK switch in:
• FAST—Speed up Playback, 15%-25% faster than
normal playback.
• NORMAL—Playback at normal speed.
Digital Tape Counter
The digital tape counter is used to quickly determine the
location of different recording selections.
1. Rewind to the beginning of the tape.
2. Push the reset counter button to read “000”. After
each selection is played or recorded, make a note of
the numbers in the read-out window. This will serve
as a reference for the start of next selection or
recording.
3. To locate a selection previously noted, Slide and hold
FFWD or REV switch until the counter indicates the
selection number you desire. The digital counter will
not indicate actual distance in units of measure; it
determines only the relative location of each
selection.
PLAYBACK
NORMAL • • FAST
Tape Erase
To erase a tape simply record over the unwanted
recording.
Erase Protection
When you record new material, the cassette deck records
over whatever is on a tape. To protect a tape from
accidental erasure, break off one or both plastic tabs (one
for each tape side) on the side of the cassette tape. If you
decide later to record on the tape, seal the hole with a
piece of cellophane tape.
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MICRO 30
Playback Switch
Cleaning the Tape Heads
Over time, iron oxide particles from the magnetic tape
build up on the parts that come in contact with the tape.
These deposits can cause incomplete erasure, a muffled
sound during playback.
To clean the heads, open the compartment door, push
the PLAY button and gently clean the heads, capstan and
pinch wheel with a head cleaner.
Allow 30 minutes drying time when using a liquid
cleaner.
Care & Maintenance
Pinch wheel
Capstan
Erase head
Play/Record head
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Limited Warranty
What your warranty covers:
• Any defect in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
• One year.
(The warranty for rental units begins with the first rental.)
What we will do:
• Provide you with a new, or at our option, a refurbished unit.
• The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the
original product’s warranty period.
How to make a warranty claim:
• Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were
originally provided with the product. We recommend using the
original carton and packing materials.
• Include in the package evidence of purchase date such as the bill
of sale. Also print your name and address and a description of
the defect. Send standard UPS or its equivalent to:
Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
Product Exchange Center
11721B Alameda Ave,
Socorro, TX 79927.
• Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service
not covered by the warranty.
• A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you prepaid
freight.
What your warranty does not cover:
• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual provides
information regarding operating instructions and user controls.
For additional information, ask your dealer.)
• Installation and set-up service adjustments.
• Batteries.
• Damage from misuse or neglect.
• Products which have been modified or incorporated into other
products.
• Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.
• Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
How state law relates to this warranty:
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have
other rights which vary from state to state.
If you purchased your product outside the USA:
• This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty
information.
P.O. Box 1976, Indianapolis, IN 46206
© 1999 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.
Trademark(s) ® Registered
Marca(s) Registrada(s)
Model 3-5383
55066640 (Rev. 0 EN/E)
11-1999
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