Optimus CTR-109 - Manual (Page 10)

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Using an External
Microphone
You can connect an external micro-
phone (not supplied) with a
1 /
8
-inch
plug to the CTR-109. Your local
RadioShack store sells a variety of mi-
crophones.
Note: Connecting an external micro-
phone automatically disconnects the
built-in microphone.
Follow these steps to record using an
external microphone.
1. Load a blank cassette tape, or one
you want to record over, into the
cassette compartment.
2. Insert the microphone’s plug into
the CTR-109’s MIC jack.
Note: If the external microphone
has a separate, smaller plug for
remote operation, insert that plug
into the
REM jack. Then you can
use the microphone’s remote
switch to stop or start recording.
3. Press RECORD to begin record-
ing. Both PLAY and RECORD lock
down.
DC IN 6V
AUX EAR REM MIC TONE VOLUME
Note: To temporarily stop record-
ing, press
PAUSE . Press PAUSE
again to resume recording.
4. Speak into the external micro-
phone.
5. Press STOP/EJECT to stop record-
ing.
Recording from a Connected
Audio Source
You can record directly from an exter-
nal audio source, such as a radio, tape
deck, or CD player. To make the con-
nection, you need a suitable mono
patch cord with a
1 /
8
-inch plug (avail-
able at your local RadioShack store).
Note: Before you connect an external
audio source to the recorder, be sure
the source’s and the recorder’s volume
controls are set to their minimum set-
tings.
Follow these steps to record from an
external audio source.
Note: If you connected an external mi-
crophone, disconnect it.
1. Load a blank cassette tape, or one
you want to record over, into the
cassette compartment.
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