CTR-73  (140-1053/A)               Operation            Faxback Doc. # 7730

PLAYING A TAPE

1.  Press the STOP/EJECT to open the cassette compartment.

2.  Insert a cassette into the slot on the compartment lid so the open
    edge of the cassette faces up and the full reel of tape is toward the
    left.

3.  Close the cassette compartment lid.

4.  Press PLAY.

5.  Adjust VOLUME and TONE to the desired levels.

6.  Press STOP to stop the tape.

7.  Press FAST-F to rapidly advance the tape.  Press STOP to stop the
    fast-forward motion.

8.  Press REWIND to rapidly rewind the tape.  Press STOP to stop
    rewinding.

USING CUE/REVIEW

You can use FAST-F and REWIND while you are in the middle of play mode to
quickly find a particular section.

Press and hold either FAST-F (cue) or REWIND (review) while the tape is
playing.  You hear a high-pitched squeal.  When the tape reaches a blank
section between selections, the squeal stops.  Release FAST-F or REWIND at
that point to resume normal playback.

USING THE TAPE COUNTER

You can use the tape counter to mark the location of a specific section of
tape.  Press the reset button on the right to set the counter to 000 at
the beginning of the tape.  Then, as the tape plays or records, note the
counter reading at the point(s) to which you want to return.

RECORDING

Using the Built-in Microphone

1.  Refer to Steps 1 through 3 in "Playing a Tape."

2.  Position the recorder so the built-in condenser microphone faces the
    sound source.  If you are dictating into the unit, speak in a normal
    voice 6 to 8 inches away from the microphone.  The ALC (Automatic
    Level Control) circuit sets the recording level automatically.

3.  Press RECORD.  Recording begins.

4.  Press PAUSE to temporarily stop recording.  Press it again to resume
    recording.

5.  Press STOP to stop recording.

6.  Use FAST-F and REWIND to rapidly move the tape as needed.

USING AN EXTERNAL MICROPHONE

1.  Insert the 1/8-inch plug of an optional external microphone into the
    MIC (microphone) jack.

2.  If the microphone has a separate, small remote operation plug, insert
    that plug into the REM (remote) jack.  Inserting the microphone plug
    into the MIC jack disconnects the internal microphone.

3.  Record using the same technique as you used with the built-in
    microphone.  However, if your microphone has a remote on-off switch,
    you can use that switch to start and stop the recorder.

CAUTION:  Be sure to press STOP/EJECT when you finish recording.  Do not
          store the unit unless you first pressed STOP/EJECT.  During
          recording the tape mechanism's capstan and pinch roller are in
          contact.  If you leave the mechanism engaged, a flat spot can
          develop on the roller causing uneven or distorted sound.

RECORDING FROM AN EXTERNAL SOURCE

You can record from a tuner, radio, TV sound, or any high-level signal
source.  Obtain an audio connecting cord with a 1/8-inch plug on one end
appropriate for your external sound source.  Your local Radio Shack store
can assist you to select the correct cord.

1.  Insert the 1/8-inch plug into the AUX (auxiliary) jack on the
    recorder.

    When you insert the plug, you disconnect the built-in microphone and
    any external microphone that might be connected.

2.  Connect the other end of the cord to the earphone output jack, line
    output jack, tape output jack, or similarly designated jack on the
    source unit.

3.  Follow Steps 3 through 6 in "Using the Built-In Microphone."  The ALC
    circuit sets the recording level automatically.  The VOLUME and TONE
    controls have no effect on the recorded sound.

    During recording, the speaker is muted.  If you want to monitor the
    recording, use the supplied earphone.

USING AN EARPHONE

You can use the earphone for private listening.  Insert the plug of the
earphone into the EAR (earphone) jack.  This automatically disconnects the
internal speaker.  You can also connect an external or pillow-type speaker
to this jack.

You can monitor the recording with the earphone.  Just plug the earphone
to the EAR jack.  Do not use an external or pillow-type speaker, because
this might cause acoustic feedback.

(ALL-9/27/94)