Fisher MC-723BK - Tape Dubbing and Maintenance; Dubbing Cassette Tapes; Cleaning and Care

DUBBING FROM DECK A TO DECK B
This unit has two synchronized cassette docks and a high-speed
dubbing function to facilitate tape dubbing, using DECK A for
playback and DECK B for recording.
1. Switch on the unit's power.
2. Set the RECORD/PLAY switch to DUBBING {left).
3. Place a recorded cassette into DECK A, and a blank cassette
into DECK B.
4. If you wish to monitor the recording during dubbing, press
the TAPE FUNCTION switch.
5. Set the TAPE COUNTE R to 000.
6. To make a rapid copy of the tape in DECK A, set the
DUBBING SPEED switch to HIGH (left).
For normal speed dubbing, set it to NORMAL (right).
7 First, set DECK A to the PLAY-PAUSE mode by pressing
the PAUSE and PLAY buttons, then press the RECORD
button on DECK B.
The PAUSE button on DECK A will automatically release
and the unit start dubbing from DECK A to DECK B
NOTE:
« The recording level tor dubbing is preset and cannot be
controlled. Therefore, there is no need to adjust the
INPUT LEVEL control for dubbing.
* During high-speed dubbing, you will not hear normal
sound Adjust the VOLUME control to a suitable low
level.
8, When you have finished dubbing, press the STOP/EJECT
buttons on both decks.
NOTE:
Playback and recording time may vary with each tape, even
if the same length tape is used in both decks (C-30, C-60,
or C-90}. Therefore, both decks may not stop at the same
time.
9. Release the POWER switch to switch off the unit.
NOTE:
In the dubbing function, the Dolby NR system is automatically
set to OFF. even if the DOLBY NR switch is set to ON.
When you dub a Dolby encoded tape {recorded with the
Dolby NR system), the copy tape will also be Dolby encoded.
When you dub a tape recorded without the Dolby NR system,
the copy tape will also be recorded without the Dolby NR
system.
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MAINTENANCE
CAUTION: FOR YOUR SAFETY, UNPLUG THE AC POWER CORD BEFORE CLEANING.
CLEANING THE HEADS, PINCH ROLLER AND
CAPSTAN
Clean the heads, pinch roller and capstan on a regular basis
before dust and red-brown oxide can build up. These items
may be cleaned with a cotton swab moistened in isopropyl
alcohol (available at drug stores) or special head cleaning fluid.
1. Press the STOP/EJECT button. The cassette compartment
will open.
2. Carefully rub the face of the* head with the cotton swab
moistened with alcohol until it is dean. Even though
pre-recorded tapes seem to play properly, recording may be
prevented on one or both channels if even a slight amount
of dust or oxide is left on the heads.
3. Carefully clean the pinch roller and capstan. If the pinch
roller and capstan become dirty, the tape will slip and the
tape speed will not be steady (producing a wavering sound).
Capstan
CLEANING THE CABINET AND VISIBLE METAL
PARTS
Use a clean soft doth moistened with plain lukewarm water.
Never use benzol, benzine or other strong chemical cleaners
since they could damage the finish of your unit.
It is important that no liquid reaches the inside of the unit.
CARTRIDGE & STYLUS
This stylus should have a long life If you take care of it.
Always clean records before use and remove any dust or
fluff from the stylus tip with a small brush. Never allow the
cartridge stylus to crash down onto the record or onto the
turntable planer.
Reduced sound quality from a good record means that the
stylus may need replacing. A replacement stylus assembly can
be bought at your Fisher Service Center.
To remove the old stylus, puli out the stylus assembly in the
direction shown (arrow), while holding the head-shell with the
other hand (Fig. 11;-. Then, reverse the procedure to install the
new stylus as shown in.
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