MICRO-21  (140-1159)               Operation           Faxback Doc. # 7194

LOADING A MICROCASSETTE TAPE

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

Follow these steps to load a microcassette tape.

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

1.  Lift the latch and open the cassette compartment door.

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

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

3.  Close the compartment.

RECORDING

CAUTION:  To protect the recorder, press REC only when a microcassette
          tape is loaded.

1.  Load the microcassette tape.

2.  Set SPEED.

    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.  Press REC and PLAY at the same time.

CAUTION:  Do not force down REC.  If you cannot easily press REC, check
          the microcassette tape's erase-protection tabs (see "Preventing
          Accidental Erasure").

NOTES:  The ALC (automatic level control) circuit automatically sets the
         recording level.  The VOLUME setting does not affect the
         recording level.

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

4.  Press STOP to stop recording, then open the cassette compartment door
    and remove the microcassette.

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

PLAYING A TAPE

1.  Load the microcassette 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. 
    To listen to the tape at about 20 percent faster than normal speed,
    set the switch to F. PLAY.

4.  Press PLAY.

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

5.  Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable listening level.

6.  Press STOP to stop playback, then open the cassette compartment door
    and remove the microcassette.

NOTE:  To play the other side of the tape, unload the microcassette 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 of FF CUE when the tape is stopped,
the control locks.  The tape advances or rewinds until you press STOP or
slide REV REW/FF CUE to the position between REV REW and FF CUE.

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 control, the recorder resumes normal playback.

USING QUICK RECORD

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

AUTO SHUT-OFF

When the tape reaches the end during recording or playback, REC and PLAY
automatically release.

During fast-forward and rewind, you must press STOP or set REV  REW/FF CUE
to the position between REV REW and FF CUE to stop the recorder when the
tape reaches the end.

USING AN EARPHONE

Follow these steps to use an optional earphone to listen to a recorded
microcassette in privacy.

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

1.  Rotate VOLUME counterclockwise to set the volume to 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 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 the 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.

(ALL-9/15/94)