GE 3-5156 Use And Care Manual
MODEL
3-5156
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Controls and Features
ACCESSORY JACKS
Data Recorder — Model No. 3-5148
1. Cassette Compartment
8. One Button Record — Depress Record Button to record pro
gram or data on cassette. (PLAY button will autom atically
engage.)
3. Play — Press to load program or data into Computer.
4. Rewind/Review — Press to skip over portions of tape in a
reverse direction. When desired position is reached, push
STOP. Also permits momentary review (or rewind) while
recorder is in PLAY mode. Press and hold. Normal play opera
tion resumes when released.
5. rast Forward/Preview — Press to skip over portions of tape
in a forward direction. When desired position is reached, push
STOP. Also permits momentary preview (or fast forward) while
recorder is in PLAY mode. Press and hold. Release to continue
normal play operation.
6. Stop/Eject — Press to stop any operating mode. Returns
push buttons to up (off) position. Press again to open cassette
compartment door and release cassette.
7. Pause Button — Stops tape while in PLAY or RECORD mode.
To continue operation, depress PAUSE button again.
8. Program Locator / Reset Button — Used to reference the ap
proximate tape location of a program or data. Reset button
returns counter to “000".
9. Monitor Level Switch — Permits monitoring of the signals
through the speaker while playing. To monitor, place switch in
HI or LO position.
10. Monitor Speaker — Volume controlled through m onitor level
switch.
11. Data Level Control — Adjusts signal volume level of output
from Data Recorder to computer.
18. Record LED — W hile in RECORD mode, LED blinks to in
dicate the intensity level of the signal being recorded.
13. Play/Batt LED — Lights when unit is in PLAY mode. If light
becomes dim or does not light, replace batteries.
14. 6V DC Jack — Jack for AC Power Converter when 120V AC
household power is used.
18. Earphone Jack — Output from Recorder to Computer.
16. Remote Microphone Jack — Input to Recorder from
Computer.
17. Remote On/Off Jack — When connected, allows for com
puter control of tape during data input/output.
18. AC Power Converter — Plugs into 6V DC Input Jack on
Recorder or Interface when using 120V AC household power
operation.
19. Systems Switch (on bottom of Data Recorder)
• ATARI Position — For use with Atari Computers
• ALL OTHER Position — For other Home Computers
(including Commodore)
Interface Unit — Model No. 3-5149
(Tor use with Model 3-8148 Data Recorder when using Atari/
Commodore Computer Systems)
80. Interconnect Cable — 2 included: 1 for use with Atari Com
puters and 1 for Commodore Computers
81. Interface Connections to Model 3-8148 Data Recorder
Ear — 6V DC — Mic & Remote
88. Level LED Indicator — W hen DATA LEVEL Control on
recorder is properly adjusted, LED indicator will light and re
main on.
83. 6V DC Jack — When using Interface Unit with Data Recorder,
the AC Power Converter plugs into this 6V DC jack. Battery
operation is not possible when using the Atari/Commodore In
terface System.
FROM GENERAL ELECTRIC . . . A Computer Cas
sette Data Recorder System designed for use with many home com
puter systems. Includes unique Interface with separate Intercon
nect cables for use with Atari and Com modore Home Computers.
Prior to using your Computer Program Data Recorder, please read
the following instructions carefully.
TO USE YOUR DATA
RECORDER WITH ATARI
HOME COMPUTERS
(Used with external AC power converter only)
PRELIMINARY SET-UP
1. Ensure SYSTEM switch, located on bottom of Data Recorder is
set, to position marked, “ ATARI".
2. Connect the plugs from the Interface unit to the 6V DC, Ear, Mic
and Remote jacks on the Data Recorder.
3. Plug the AC Power Converter into the 6V DC jack on the Inter
face unit and into 120V AC household power outlet.
4. Plug the Atari Interconnect Cable into the Interface unit and the
other end into your Atari Home Com puter System.
CASSETTE INSERTION
1. To insert or remove cassette when RECORD or PLAY button is
'depressed, you must first press STOP/EJECT button (return all
buttons to “ o ff” position), then depress STOP/EJECT button
again to open CASSETTE CARRY DOOR.
NOTE: An internal interlock prevents the cassette door from
opening unless all controls are in off (up) position.
2. Insert cassette w ith the exposed tape facing the push buttons.
Gently slide into the CASSETTE CARRY DOOR w ith the full reel
of tape to the left.
IMPORTANT: To avoid possible loss of data a t the beginning of the
tape during recording or playback resulting in an “error” read/write
by the computer, be sure the tape leader is advanced prior to recor
ding or playing back a tape.
TO SAVE (Record) DATA
(Computer to Tape)
1. Insert a blank cassette in the Computer Program Data Record
er. Rewind to the beginning of the tape. (If you are adding an
additional program to the tape,
push the Program Locator Reset
Button so that “000” appears in
the Program Locator window and,
then, fast forward to locate the
end of your previously recorded
programs).
2. On your computer, type CSAVE and press RETURN. Two beeps
will be heard.
3. Push RECORD button. (PLAY button will automatically depress
at the same time.)
4. Press RETURN on computer keyboard.
5. When recording of information is complete, push the STOP I
EJECT button on the recorder.
NOTE: In the unlikely event that interference occurs to other peri
pheral equipment, such as a printer, modem, etc., during the
“SAVE” mode, unplug the Interface “ EAR" plug from the back of the
recorder during the “SAVE” operation. Be sure to reconnect this
plug after “SAVE” operation is complete to allow NORMAL “ LOAD"
operation.
RECORD (REC) LED INDICATOR
When in RECORD mode, the LED on the Interface unit and the REC
LED on the Data Recorder will blink to indicate the intensity of the
signal level being recorded.
NOTE: Normally, the DATA LEVEL control must be
set at 1/4 position or higher setting to activate LED.
RECORD MONITORING
When recording, you can monitor (listen to) what is being record
ed through the PROGRAM MONITOR SPEAKER. Set MONITOR
LEVEL switch to LO or HI posi- MONITOR LEVEL
tion for preferred listening level.
Switch MONITOR LEVEL to OFF
to turn off PROGRAM MONITOR
SPEAKER.
TO LOAD COMPUTER
(Tape to Computer)
1. Insert Cassette into recorder.
2. Position cassette tape so the start is slightly prior to the desired
program. If desired program is not at the beginning of the tape,
use PROGRAM LOCATOR/DIGITAL COUNTER to locate its
previously noted position.
3. Set DATA LEVEL control to ( T ) indicator on scale, as a starting
point The DATA LEVEL control setting is critical for proper loading
of data into the computer, and may require some further ad
justments, depending on your computer and/or the tape used.
DATA LEVEL
4. On the computer keyboard, type CLOAD and depress RETURN.
A beep will sound.
5. Press PLAY button on the Data Recorder and press RETURN
again on the computer keyboard.
6. W ith the MONITOR Switch in either the LO or HI position, you
will hear a steady tone when the program starts; then, im
mediately adjust the DATA LEVEL control on the recorder to the
point where the LEVEL LED on the Interface unit lights in
dicating the Data Recorder LEVEL control is properly adjusted.
7. After loading is complete, screen will prompt, “ READY” .
NOTE: Since tapes of different quality will require a different DATA
LEVEL control setting, you may have to experiment with the setting
to insure optimum performance.
PLAY/BATT LED INDICATOR
When the Data Recorder is in PLAY mode, LED will
light and remain ON.
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COUNTER
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TO USE WITH ATARI HOME COMPUTER
USING THE PROGRAM LOCATOR
If you intend to record more than one program per tape side, start
the tape at the beginning (magnetized portion). Set the PROGRAM
LOCATOR to “000” by pushing the RESET button. Record your pro
gram onto the cassette, allowing the tape to run at least 10 counts
past the end of the program. Make note of the PROGRAM LOCA
TOR number for the start and end of each program so you can later
easily locate the desired program.
To select a particular program later, start the tape at the beginning,
set the PROGRAM LOCATOR to “000” and push the Fast Forward
(F-FWD) button. Wind the tape until the corresponding number for
the start of the desired program appears in the LOCATOR window.
The digital PROGRAM LOCATOR does not indicate actual distance
in units of measure but only determines the relative position of each
program. You may find it necessary to Rewind (RWD) or Fast For
ward (F-FWD) a few counts to arrive at the start of the program, par
ticularly if the program was recorded on another recorder.
PAUSE CONTROL
Your recorder is equipped with a convenient PAUSE control which
will stop PLAY and RECORD operation. Press PAUSE button to
stop PLAY or RECORD operation, and press again for continued
operation.
RECORD PLAY REWIND
F-FWD
STOP/EJECT
PAUSE
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REWIND/REVIEW
(REW/REV)
• REWIND (REW): While in OFF position (all buttons up), depress
REWIND button to run the tape back to the beginning or to any
point of your recording. Depress STOP/EJECT button after you
have rewound the desired amount.
• REVIEW (REV): While in PLAY position, you can momentarily
review (or rewind) a portion of the recorded tape. Push the RE
WIND/REVIEW button and the tape will rewind until you release
it, then the unit w ill resume its normal play operation. This
feature allows quick scanning without resetting the controls.
FAST FORWARD/PREVIEW
(F-FWD/PREV)
• FAST FORWARD (F-FWD): While in OFF position (all buttons up),
depress F-FWD button, which remains depressed, to skip over
portions of the tape quickly. Depress STOP/EJECT button after
you have advanced the desired amount of tape.
• PREVIEW (PREV): While in PLAY position, you can momentarily
preview (or fast forward) your recorded tape. Press and hold the
FAST FORWARD/PREVIEW button and the tape will advance.
To stop the tape, merely release the button and continue PLAY
operation.
NOTE: If the REVIEW or PREVIEW feature is used while in record, the
RECORD button will automatically disengage. This is to prevent ac
cidental erasure.
AUTOMATIC STOP
When the Data Recorder is in PLAY or RECORD mode and the end
of the tape is reached, the unit will automatically shut itself off and
return the engaged button to its off position.
TAPE ERASE
There are two ways to erase tape:
1. Record over unwanted programs.
2. By inserting TAPE ERASE plug, Accessory No. 5-1804, into the
MIC jack and pressing the RECORD button. When you have
erased the tape, the recorder will shut off automatically.
CLEANING THE HEADS
Iron oxide particles from the magnetic tape will, in time, build up on
the parts that come into direct contact with the tape. These depo
sits can sometimes prevent automatic stop at the end of the tape or
cause incomplete erasure and a “ m uffled” sound during playback.
Clean areas indicated after every 40 hours of use.
With the cassette door open, the parts indicated can be cleaned
(gently) with the optional head cleaner in Tape Care Kit No. 5-1715.
Another convenient method is to use the optional cassette head
cleaning tape, No. 5-1108.
PREVENT
ACCIDENTAL ERASURE
When you have a recording you want to keep permanently, break off
the rear left tab of the side you want to save as shown in the follow-
When a cassette with the tab broken off is inserted into the tape
unit, accidental erasure is prevented by a lever in the mechanism
that keeps the REC button lever from depressing. Cellophane tape
can be placed over the opening if you later decide to record over the
original recording.
PLEASE NOTE: Your m achine is equipped with a cassette sensing
mechanism. This mechanism prevents the RECORD button from
being depressed when cassette is not in unit.
CHECK LIST
In case of difficulty, check the follow ing before seeking service:
• Be sure DATA LEVEL control is properly set. LEVEL LED on
Interface unit should light and remain ON while inputting data in
to the computer.
NOTE: LEVEL LED may mom entarily blink. This is normal
depending on data input.
• Be sure both the RECORD and PLAY buttons are depressed
when recording.
• Be sure recording tabs on the cassettes are not broken off when
trying to record.
• Be sure Interface Unit and Interconnect cables are properly and
securely connected.
• Be sure AC Adapter is securely plugged into the Interface Unit
and 120V AC power outlet.
SERVICE
This product should be serviced only by those specially trained
in appropriate servicing techniques. Competent sen/ice can be
obtained from General Electric authorized service facilities. You
may obtain the name and address of the nearest authorized serv
ice facility by telephoning, toll-free, The GE Answer Center ™ on
800.626.2000,
Attach your sales receipt to the booklet for future reference or jot
down the date this product was purchased or received as a gift. This
information will be valuable if service should be required during the
warranty period.
Purchase D a te
_______________________________________________
Name of Store _______________________________________________
TO USE YOUR DATA
RECORDER WITH
COMMODORE HOME
COMPUTERS
(Used with external AC power converter only)
PRELIMINARY SET-UP
1. Ensure SYSTEM switch, located on bottom of Data Recorder is
set to position marked, “ ALL OTHER".
2. Connect the plugs from the Interface Unit to the 6V DC, Ear, Mic
and Remote jacks on the Data Recorder.
3. Plug the AC Power Converter into the 6V DC jack on the Inter
face Unit and into 120V AC household power outlet.
4. Plug the Commodore Interconnect Cable into the Interface Unit
and the other end into your Commodore Home Computer
System.
CASSETTE INSERTION
1. To insert or remove cassette when RECORD or PLAY button is
depressed, you must first press STOP/EJECT button (return all
buttons to off position), then depress STOP/EJECT button again
to open CASSETTE CARRY DOOR.
2.
NOTE: An internal interlock prevents the cassette door from
opening unless all controls are in off (up) position.
Insert cassette with the exposed tape facing the push buttons.
Gently slide into the CASSETTE CARRY DOOR with the full reel
of tape to the left.
IMPORTANT: To avoid possible loss of data at the beginning of the
tape during recording or playback resulting in an “ error” read/write
by the computer, be sure the tape leader is advanced prior to record
ing or playing back a tape.
TO SAVE (Record) DATA
(Computer to Tape)
1. Insert a blank cassette in the Com
puter Program Data Recorder. Re
wind to the beginning of the tape. (If
you are adding an additional program
to the tape, push Program Locator
Reset Button so that “ 000” appears
in the Program Locator window and,
COUNTER
then, fast forward to locate the end of your previously recorded
programs).
2. On your computer, type SAVE or SAVE plus “ PROGRAM NAME”
and press RETURN. (Screen will indicate, “Press PLAY and
RECORD” .
3. Push RECORD button and PLAY button will automatically
depress at the same time. (Screen will blank.)
4. Press RETURN on computer keyboard.
5. When recording of information is complete, Screen will give
READY prompt. Then, push STOP/EJECT button.
NOTE: In the unlikely event that interference occurs to other peri
pheral equipment, such as a printer, modem, etc., during the
“SAVE” mode, unplug the Interface “ EAR” plug from the back of the
recorder during the “SAVE” operation. Be sure to reconnect this
plug after “ SAVE” operation is complete to allow NORMAL “ LOAD”
operation.
RECORD (REC) LED INDICATOR
When in RECORD mode, the LED on the Interface unit and the REC
LED on the Data Recorder will blink to indicate the intensity of the
signal level being recorded. r e c
NOTE: Normally, the DATA LEVEL control must be
set at 1/4 position or higher setting to activate LED.
RECORD MONITORING
When recording, you can monitor (listen to) what is being recorded
through the PROGRAM MONITOR SPEAKER. Set MONITOR
LEVEL switch to LO or HI posi
tion for preferred listening level.
Switch MONITOR LEVEL to OFF
to turn off PROGRAM MONITOR
SPEAKER.
TO LOAD COMPUTER
(Tape to Computer)
MONITOR LEVEL
OFF^ ^ fHI
Insert Cassette into recorder.
Postion cassette tape so the start is slightly prior to the desired
program. If desired program is not at the beginning of the tape,
use PROGRAM LOCATOR/DIGITAL COUNTER to locate its
previously noted position.
Set DATA LEVEL control to ( T ) indicator on scale, as a starting
point The DATA LEVEL control setting is critical for proper loading
of data into the computer, and may require some further ad
justments, depending on your computer and/or the tape used.
DATA LEVEL
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4.
5.
Type LOAD and press RETURN on the computer keyboard. Com
puter will respond with, “ Press PLAY on tape” .
Press PLAY button on the Data Recorder. (Screen turns blank.)
With the MONITOR switch in either the LO or HI position, you
will hear a steady tone when the program starts; then, im
mediately adjust the DATA LEVEL control on the recorder to the
point where the LEVEL LED on the Interface unit lights in
dicating the Data Recorder LEVEL control is properly adjusted.
After program is found, the screen will display “FOUND” or
“FOUND” plus “PROGRAM NAME” . There will be a pause or
delay of several seconds before loading. Screen will blank out.
6. After loading is complete, screen will prompt, “READY” .
NOTE: Since tapes of different quality will require a different DATA
LEVEL control setting, you may have to experiment with the setting
to insure optimum performance.
PLAY/BATT LED INDICATOR
When the Data Recorder is in PLAY mode, LED will
light and remain ON.
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BATT
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TO USE WITH COMMODORE HOME com puter
USING THE
PROGRAM LOCATOR
If you intend to record more than one program per tape side, start
the tape at the beginning (magnetized portion). Set the PROGRAM
LOCATOR to “000” by pushing the RESET button. Record your pro
gram onto the cassette, allowing the tape to run at least 10 counts
past the end of the program. Make note of the PROGRAM LOCA
TOR for the start and end of each program so you can later easily
locate the desired program.
To select a particular program later, start the tape at the beginning,
set the PROGRAM LOCATOR to “000" and push the Fast Forward
(F-FWD) button. Wind the tape until the corresponding number for
the start of the desired program appears in the LOCATOR window.
The digital PROGRAM LOCATOR does not indicate actual distance
in units of measure but only determines the relative position of each
program. You may find it necessary to Rewind (RWD) or Fast For
ward (F-FWD) a few counts to arrive at the start of the program, par
ticularly if the program was recorded on another recorder.
PAUSE CONTROL
Your recorder is equipped with a convenient PAUSE control which
will stop PLAY and RECORD operation. Press PAUSE button to
stop PUW or RECORD operation, and press again for continued
operation.
RECORD PLAY REWIND F-FWD
STOP/EJECT PAUSE
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REWIND/REVIEW (REW/REV)
• REWIND (REW): While in OFF position (all buttons up), depress
REWIND button, to run the tape back to the beginning or to any
point of your recording. Depress STOP/EJECT button after you
have rewound the desired amount.
• REVIEW (REV): While in PLAY position you can momentarily
review (or rewind) a portion of the recorded tape. Push the
REWIND/REVIEW button and the tape will rewind until you
release it, then the unit will resume its normal play operation. This
feature allows quick scanning without resetting the controls.
FAST FORWARD/PREVIEW
(F-FWD/PREV)
• FAST FORWARD (F-FWD): W hile in OFF position (all buttons up),
depress F-FWD button, which remains depressed, to skip over
portions of the tape quickly. Depress STOP/EJECT button after
you have advanced the desired am ount of tape.
• PREVIEW (PREV): While in PLAY position, you caa momentarily
preview (or fast forward) your recorded tape. Press and hold the
FAST FORWARD/PREVIEW button and the tape will advance. To
stop the tape, merely release the button and continue PLAY
operation.
NOTE: If the REVIEW or PREVIEW feature is used while in record,
the RECORD button will automatically disengage. This is to prevent
accidental erasure.
AUTOMATIC STOP
When the Data Recorder is in PLAY or RECORD mode and the end
of the tape is reached, the unit will autom atically shut itself off and
return the engaged button to its off position.
TAPE ERASE
There are two ways to erase tape:
1. Record over unwanted programs.
2. By inserting TAPE ERASE plug, Accessory No. 5-1804, into the
MIC jack and pressing the RECORD button. When you have
erased the tape, the recorder will shut off automatically.
CLEANING THE HEADS
Iron oxide particles from the magnetic tape will, in time, build up on
the parts that come into direct contact with the tape. These
deposits can sometimes prevent automatic stop at the end of the
tape or cause incomplete erasure and a “ m uffled” sound during
playback.
Clean areas indicated after every 40 hours of use.
With the cassette door open, the parts indicated can be cleaned
(gently) w ith the optional head cleaner in Tape Care Kit No. 5-1715.
Another convenient method is to use the optional cassette head
cleaning tape, No. 5-1108.
PREVENT ACCIDENTAL ERASURE
When you have a recording you want to keep permanently, break off
the rear left tab of the side you want to save as shown in the follow-
When a cassette with the tab broken off is inserted into the tape
unit, accidental erasure is prevented by a lever in the mechanism
that keeps the REC button lever from depressing. Cellophane tape
can be placed over the opening if you later decide to record over the
original recording.
PLEASE NOTE: Your m achine is equipped with a cassette sensing
mechanism. This mechanism prevents the RECORD button from
being depressed when cassette is not in unit.
CHECK LIST
In case of difficulty, check the following before seeking service:
• Be sure DATA LEVEL control is properly set. LEVEL LED on In-
' terface Unit should light and remain ON while inputting data into
the computer.
NOTE: LEVEL LED may m omentarily blink. This is normal
depending on data input.
• Be sure both the RECORD and PLAY buttons are depressed
when recording.
• Be sure recording tabs on the cassettes are not broken out when
trying to record.
• Be sure Interface Unit and Interconnect cables are properly and
securely connected.
• Be sure AC Adapter is securely plugged into the Interface Unit
and 120V AC power outlet.
SERVICE
This product should be sen/iced only by those specially trained
in appropriate servicing techniques. Competent service can be
obtained from General Electric authorized service facilities. You may
obtain the name and address of the nearest authorized service
facility by telephoning, toll-free, The GE Answer Center ™ on
800.626.2000,
Attach your sales receipt to the booklet for future reference or jot
down the date this product was purchased or received as a gift. This
information will be valuable if service should be required during the
warranty period.
Purchase D ate
_______________________________________________
Name of Store _______________________________________________
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