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OPERATION
The numbers in circles (® to 43) following the switches and indicators are described in the
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS section on page 3.
@ TAPE PLAYER OPERATION
1.
Turn the power on by rotating the VOLume control/Power switch @ clockwise. With
the tape opening to the right, insert the cassette into the loading slot @ as far as it will
go. One of the tape direction indicators @ will light and the tape will start playing.
If a metal or CrO, cassette tape is inserted, the tape mechanism automatically sets
itself for 70 usec equalization.
If a Dolby B-encoded tape is used, press the DOLBY NR B switch @, to activate this
NR feature.
Adjust the VOLume @, BASS ©, TREBle @, BALance @ and FADer ® controls to suit
your listening preference. Tape reverses automatically at the end of the tape to play
the other side.
To change playback from side A to play side B (or vice versa) before the end of the
tape is reached, press the PROGRAM switches @.
To stop tape play, press the EJECT switch @.
To turn the power off, fully rotate the VOLume CORUOUPOWE! switch @2
counterclockwise.
Winding the Tape Rapidly in Forward or Reverse Direction
1, Press the PROGRAM switch ( «4 or p> switch) @ until it locks and the tape will run
rapidly in the designated direction.
2. Lightly press the other switch to stop the Fast Winding mode. The tape will start
playing again.
3. When the Fast Winding operation reaches the end of the tape, the mode will
automatically switch to playback.
Tape Pause
Push the TAPE PAUSE switch @. The tape disengages from the tape head, capstan,
and pinch roller while the cassette remains in the cassette compartment. The mode
switches from tape to radio, and the radio frequency will be displayed. To switch from
radio to tape mode and resume tape play, press the TAPE PAUSE switch @ again.
Music Sensor
1.
With Music Sensor, you can play the next selection ahead on the tape or replay the
current selection. To play the next selection ahead, press the M.S. switch @ then
check to see which way the tape direction indicator @) is pointing. If itis » , press
the >» switch @ into the locked position. The Music Sensor will automatically
locate the next selection ahead and begin playback. If the tape direction indicator
shows << , press the <4 switch @ and the Music Sensor will automatically locate
the next selection ahead on the tape.
To replay the selection currently being played, press the M.S. switch @ and if the tape
direction indicator shows > , press the <4 switch @ into the locked position and
the tape will automatically rewind to the beginning of the song; likewise, if the tape
direction indicator shows < , press the P® switch @ to replay the current
selection.
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