Record Procedure - in detail9Recording a message onto the internal “message chip.”1 Insert the Control Lock Key in the control lock hole located on the back of the Transmitter. Select eitherPart-1 or Part-2 on the Two-Part Message Switch located on the back of the Transmitter. Note that youcan record or re-record either message part at any time and select to playback either only Part-1 orPart-1 and Part-2 when transmitting. Therefore, Part-1 is often used as a “wrap-around” or permanentpart of the message while Part-2 is used for additional information and topical updates.2 To record from the internal built-in MIC, speak into the top grill of the unit. To record from an externalMIC or LINE-INPUT plug either device into its corresponding rear panel connector.3 Press and hold the Record /Pause button on the front of the Transmitter until the Display Panel beginscounting down in seconds (i.e. 300, 299, 298...) and then immediately begin speaking or press the startbutton on your external audio source.4 To pause during recording, press the Record/Pause button. Push Record/Pause again to continue. Donot use the Pause Button to end a recording.5 When your message is complete, wait a second or two then press and hold the Play button located onthe front of the Transmitter until you see the frequency re-display on the front panel. The message willbegin to playback, and will repeat in a loop.If desired, repeat the recording procedure for message PART-2 by selecting Part-2 on theTWO-PART MESSAGE SELECT SWITCH.6 To protect your message from accidental erasure or tampering, remove the Control Lock Key from theControl Lock located on the back of the Transmitter and place it in a safe place where it cannot be lost.Note - You can monitor your recording on the Transmitter’s Internal Speaker by turning up the“SPEAKER VOLUME” control on the transmitter rear panel, but doing so when utilizing a MIC as the recordsource may cause feedback. The setting for this internal speaker volume will not affect of audio transmission.OUTDOORANTENNACONNECTANTENNASELECTTWO-PARTMESSAGESELECTPart 1 Part 2CUSTOM POWERINPUT120 VACRemove key to prevent changesto message or frequencyBasic Outdoor SPEAKER VOLUMEMust be OFF when using amicrophone to avoid feedback18 VDCBACK-UP MICROPHONE:Speak into vent on cabinet topLINE INPUT500mV PP/10KWITH AGCTRANSMIT MODE SWITCHMessage Chip Live Radio5 minutesFront Panel