GE 3-5385 - AVR and Microphone Sensitivity Settings; Automatic Voice Activated Recording (AVR); Microphone Sensitivity Adjustment; Recording with AVR Feature

VOLUME CONTROL
When in PLAY mode, adjust volume control to your preferred
listening level.
When in RECORD mode, the VOLUME control is used to fine
tune the sensitivity of the built-in (or external) microphone for re-
cord operations.
AUTOMATIC VOICE
ACTIVATED RECORDING (AVR)
This recorder has an AVR feature which allows it to sense sound
and to record only when you are speaking into the microphone.
When dictation stops for approximately 3 seconds, tape opera-
tion will stop. Operation will start again when you resume your
dictation.
AUTOMATIC VOICE
ACTIVATED RECORDING (AVR) SWITCH
ON Position — A tape saver. Ideal feature to allow for hands-
free operation during dictation. When unit is in RECORD mode,
it will record only when you are speaking into the microphone.
OFF Position — The AVR circuit is disconnected and recording
is continuous when unit is in RECORD mode.
MIC SENSITIVITY SWITCH
This two-position switch enables selection tetween two micro-
phone sensitivity levels...
• HI for maximum sensitivity for conferences or general use,
and,
• LO for a lower sensitivity level for dictation purposes.
TO RECORD WITH AVR FEATURE
1. Place AVR switch in "ON" position.
2. Press RECORD button (PLAY button will depress simultane-
ously). If the RECORD button will not depress, see
"PREVENTING ACCIDENTAL ERASURE" page 7.
3. Select HI or LO with the MIC SENSITIVITY switch.
4. Adjust VOLUME control so that the sensitivity of the MIC
(built-in or external) is at the point where your voice level will
just activate the AVR circuitry and automatically start record
operation.
NOTE: The first syllable or two may be lost when you start
recording since this "sound" is used to turn AVR "on". It is a
good practice, therefore, to make some sound or say a short
word to activate AVR before you begin actual dictation.
Variations in voice level during record operation will not
cause the unit to stop recording. Unit will automatically stop
recording when you cease talking for a period of approx-
imately 3 seconds.
5. When you finish recording, push STOP/EJECT button.