User's Manual

should be as large as possible. If the VU meter needle stays on the right side of the

scale, the level is too high and results in distorted sound. Conversely, if the VU meter

needle stays on the left side of the scale, the level is too low and a poor signal to noise

ratio will result.

LIMITER RECORDING LEVEL OPERATION: This mode allows manual setting

of the recording level while an internal limiter circuit automatically prevents overload

distortion resulting from sudden level peaks. Set the REC MODE control to the

"LIMITER" position after setting the recording level desired with the control placed in

the "MANUAL" position. See section on "MANUAL RECORDING LEVEL

OPERATION" for proper procedures.

NOTE: TACTICAL TECHNOLOGIES SUGGESTS THAT ALL RECORDINGS BE

MADE WITH THE "REC MODE" CONTROL PLACED IN THE "ALC" POSITION.

12.) Use the PAUSE key on the cassette deck to temporarily stop the recording. Press it again to

resume recording.

13.) To end the recording session, press the STOP/EJECT button on the tape deck.

14.) If the Citation is equipped with the optional Marantz PMD-650 Mini-Disk Digital tape deck,

see the PMD-650 operator's manual for detailed instructions on how to make recording with this

system.

PLAYBACK OF PRERECORDED TAPE

1.) Press the STOP/EJECT button on the cassette deck to open the cassette compartment lid.

Insert a prerecorded tape into the slot on the compartment lid so that the open edge of the cassette

faces up. Close the cassette holding compartment lid on the deck.

NOTE: Be sure to check the setting of the TAPE SELECTOR switch on the left side of the

recorder and compare it to the type of cassette you are using.

2.) Set the RECD/PLAY switch to the "RECORDER PLAYBACK" position (LED is RED).

3.) Set the VOLUME control to the center position.

4.) Set the operation of the DSP system.

5.) Press the PLAY button on the cassette deck.

6.) Your Citation will now play back any prerecorded tape through the internal speaker.

7.) Adjust the volume control to operator preference once playback has begun.

8.) If you prefer private listening, insert the male stereo phone jack from any headphones or

earphone into the EAR jack on the Citation's control panel. This will disconnect the external

speaker. The volume control will now control the audio level in your headphones.

NOTE: The Headphones jack on the front panel of the recorder may also be used for private

listening of a prerecorded tape through any stereo headphones. To adjust the volume through this