MICRO-26  (140-1043)             Operation             Faxback Doc. # 7734

LOADING THE MICROCASSETTE

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

2.  Insert a microcassette with its open side up and its full reel
    opposite the direction of the arrow on the compartment.  The arrow
    indicates the tape-travel direction.

3.  Close the cassette compartment.

There are two types of small cassettes -- microcassettes and
minicassettes.  Use only microcassettes, such as Radio Shack's Micro-60
(Cat. No. 44-644).  Do not use minicassettes because they are designed for
a different kind of drive system.

RECORDING

You can record with your microcassette recorder using the built-in
microphone or an external microphone.  You can even start and stop
recording automatically using the voice actuation features.

Using the Tape Speed Switch

You can record and play tapes at two different speeds using the TAPE SPEED
switch.  Use the 2.4 cm/s (centimeter per second) setting for best
recording/playback sound quality.  This speed allows 60 minutes total
recording/playback time with a Micro-60 cassette.

Use the 1.2 cm/s (centimeter per second) setting for longer recording/
playback.  This speed allows 120 minutes total recording/playback time
with a Micro-60 cassette.

At 1.2 cm/s the quality of the recording is not as good as the faster
speed.  Under certain circumstances, however, the quantity of information
might be more important to you than the sound quality.

Adjusting the VOL/VOX Control

When you use the voice actuation feature, the volume setting determines
the sound level that activates the VOX circuit.  At higher settings, a
softer sound can start VOX recording.  At the lower settings, VOX requires
a louder sound to activate the recording process.  use the lower volume
setting in a high-noise environment such as in a plane or automobile.

You can monitor the sound level by connecting the supplied earphone to the
recorder's EAR jack.

Recording With The Built-in Microphone

1.  Select your desired tape speed, 2.4 for normal, 1.2 for longer
    recording times.  (Note the tape speed on the cassette label for
    future play.)

2.  Set the multi-function switch to NORM.  For VOX recording, see
    "Recording with Voice Actuation."

3.  Press [RECORD].  The REC/BATT indicator lights.  (In the VOX recording
    mode, the indicator blinks until the actual recording begins.)

4.  Press [STOP/EJECT] to stop the tape.

NOTE:  If you do not press [STOP/EJECT] at the end of the tape, the motor
       turns off automatically.  However, the pinch roller and capstan
       remain in contact with the tape.  Be sure to press [STOP/EJECT] to
       prevent damage to the tape.  You cannot press any other button
       until you press [STOP/EJECT].

Recording with an External Microphone

Insert the plug of an external microphone (not provided) in the recorder's
MIC jack.  If your microphone's plug is a 1/8-inch mini type, use a plug
adapter such a Radio Shack's Cat. No. 274-327.  Then proceed with
recording as outlined in "Recording with the Built-in Microphone."

Recording with Voice Actuation

Set the multi-function switch to VOX IN and press [RECORD].  As soon as
your recorder picks up sound, the recording starts.  Recording stops about
three to four seconds after the sound stops, and the REC/BATT indicator
flashes.

PLAYING A TAPE

1.  Set the TAPE SPEED switch to the speed at which the tape was recorded.

2.  Set the multi-function switch to NORM.  If you fail to do this, you
    hear the tape at an accelerated speed.  (When you want to scan tape
    content rapidly, set the multi-function switch to FAST.)

3.  Press [PLAY] and adjust the VOL/VOX control to a comfortable listening
    level.

4.  Press [STOP/EJECT] to stop playing the tape.

5.  Press [FAST-F] to advance the tape rapidly.

6.  Press [STOP/EJECT] to stop the fast-forward motion.

7.  Press [REWIND] to rewind the tape rapidly.

8.  Press [STOP/EJECT] to stop the rewind motion.

NOTE:  Although the Micro-26 recorder features auto off at the end of a
       tape, always press [STOP/EJECT] to release the tape from the record
       mechanism.  You cannot press any other button until you press
       [STOP/EJECT].

USING THE EAR JACK

For private listening, connect the earphone to the recorder's EAR jack.
The speaker is automatically disconnected when the earphone is plugged in.

You can also use the earphone to monitor a recording and check microphone
sensitivity.

USING CUE/REVIEW

To quickly find a particular section, while you are playing a tape, press
and hold either [FAST-F] or [REWIND].  You hear a high-pitched sound to
help you locate a specific portion of a recording.  Release [FAST-F] or
[REWIND] to resume normal playback.

USING QUICK REVIEW

To quickly review what you recorded, while you are in the record mode, you
can instantly begin reviewing without pressing [STOP/EJECT].

Press and hold [REWIND] until you locate a specific portion of a
recording.  Release [REWIND] to play back the tape.

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 a tape.  Then, as the tape plays or records, note the
counter reading at the point(s) to which you want to return.

INSTANT SWITCHING FROM PLAY TO RECORD

During play, you can instantly start recording  without pressing
[STOP/EJECT].  Simply press [RECORD].

You can use this feature for tight editing at the end of a selection,
while still playing a tape, press [RECORD].

USING PAUSE

To momentarily stop the recorder, slide the multi-function switch to
PAUSE.  Slide the switch to the previous position to resume operation.

(ALL-9/27/94)