0n-0ff Volume
Turn thiscontrol clockwise toturn the power on
to the unit. Further rotation increases the volume on
playback and the recording level on record.
Function
This control selectsthe differentmodes of oper-
ation. Turning this control clockwise from the Stop
position places the unit in the Playback mode. To
place the unit in the Record mode, depress the Func-
tion control and turn it clockwise until it locks into
position.
FUNCTION OF CONTROLS
OPERATI NG I N STRUCTI ONS
Wind-Rewind
Move this control to the right to wind the tape
onto the takeup reel and to the left to rewind the tape
onto the supply reel. Before operating this control,
make sure the Function control is in the Stop position.
Speed Change
To change the recorder speed to 3 3,/ 4 ips, pull
up onthe control. Pushing downon the controlchanges
the speed to 7 L/ 2 ips.
NOTE: This control should be operated only
when the recorder is turned on.
Threading the Tape
l. Place a reel of tape on supply reel spindle (18).
2. Place an empty reel on takeup reel spindle (3).
3. Unwind about 12" of tape from the reel. HoId a
section taut and insert it into the tape slot.
Make surethe dull-coated side faces the rearof
the recorder.
4. Insert the free end of the tape into one of the
radial slots in the hub of the takeup reel. Turn
the reel several turns counterclockwise to se-
cure thetape to the reel and to take up all slack
between reels.
To Record f rom Microphone
l. Turn the unit on andallow sufficient time forthe
tubes to warm up.
2. Insert the microphoneinto the microphone jack.
3. Set tlte Speed Selector forthe desired reeording
speed.
4. Move the Function Control to the Record posi-
tion.
5. Place the microphone about 6 to 12 inches from
the signal source.
6. Adjust theVolume control until the record level
indicator flashes on the loudest peaks.
NOTE: Correct volume levelwhen recording is
very important. Too weak a signal will
result in weak playback and high baek-
ground noise. Too strong a signal will
result in distortion during playback.
To Record from a Radio
To record from a radio, one of the following
methods may be used:
l. Microphone Pickup from Radio SpeakeI. -
Place the microphone about 6 to 12 inches in
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front of the radi.o speaker. Turn the radio
volume control to a normal level. Turn the
radio tone control to treble or high. Set the
recording level and record as under "To Record
from a Microphone".
2. Direct Connection to Radio Speaker. -
Make a shielded cable with a two-eonductor
phono plug on one end and two alligator clips on
the other end. Connectthe alligator clips across
the voicecoil terminals ofthe radio speakerand
insert theplug intothe microphone jack. Set the
radio volume d,nd tone controls as described in
Step l. Set the recording level and proceed as
describedunder "To Recordfrom a Microphone".
3. DirectConnectionto Volume Controlof Radio. -
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end. Connect the other end across the radio
volume control. Insert the phono plug in the
microphone jack. Set the recording level and
reeord as described under "To Record from a
Microphone". The setting of the radio volume
and tone controls will have no effect on this
setup.
To Record from Phonograph
A phono plug is required on the pickup leads of
the phonograph. Insert itinto the microphone jackand
proceed as described under "To Record from a Mic-
rophone".
To Record from a Television Reieiver
Use one of the methods described under "Re-
cording from a Radio".
Dual Track Recording
This recorder is designed to record and play
on one-half the width of the tape at a timel thereby,
resulting in two-track recording. After the first re-
cording is completed, remove the full reel f rom the
takeup reel spindle (3), turn the reel over and place
it on the supply reel spindle (18). The second track
can now be recorded. The tape can be played back in
the same manner,
