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Recording
The ALC (automatic level control) circuit automatically sets
the recording level and the REC/BATT indicator flashes to
show that recording is in progress.
Note:
 If the audio input is too strong, the REC/BATT indica-
tor lights steadily.
7. To pause recording while the sound continues, slide 
PAUSE
to 
ON
. Slide 
PAUSE
 to 
OFF
 to resume recording.
Caution:
 Never try to force down 
RECORD
 if you have
removed the cassette’s erase protection tab (see “Prevent-
ing Accidental Erasure” on Page 15). This can damage the
record/play mechanism.
8. Recording stops when the sound stops. Press 
STOP
 to stop
recording sooner.
MANUAL RECORDING
Manual recording is like VOX recording, except you control
when recording begins and ends. 
1. Set 
VOX/TONE
 to 
OFF
.
2. Press 
RECORD
 to begin recording. 
3. Press 
STOP
 to stop recording, or slide 
PAUSE
 to 
ON
 to
pause recording.