Panasonic SV-3800 - Basic Operations; Cassette Loading and Unloading; Recording and Playback Basics; Headphone Usage

Inserting and removing cassette tapes
1 Press the POWER switch to switch on power.
2 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button.
The cassette holder will open.
3 Insert a cassette tape.
Insert a cassette correctly so that the tape reels are visible.
4 Press the OPEN/CLOSE button.
The cassette tape will be loaded automatically into the transport mechanism.
Note: During recording, the OPEN/CLOSE button does not operate. When removing tape, first press STOP button
and then press this button.
While the cassette holder is being opened or closed, the counter display will flash. When the display is
flashing, the control buttons will not operate.
When the power is switched on with a cassette tape in the unit, counter display shows:
When the cassette tape has not been inserted, no display will be shown.
Basic operations
Object to operate Button to press Indicator
To begin playback Press the PLAY button. The play indicator illuminates.
To begin recording Press the REC button and then press =‘ The rec and play indicators illuminate.
the PLAY button.
To interrupt recording or Press the PAUSE button. The pause indicator illuminates.
playback temporarily (Press the PLAY button to resume
recording or playback.)
To stop recording or Press the STOP button.
playback
Unloading function
After 12 hours of the unit in stop, pause or record standby modes, the cassette tape will be released automatically
from the head drum.
CAUTION! If the unit is not going to be used for extended periods, rewind the cassette tape back to the beginning,
remove it and turn off the power.
Using the headphones
Connect the headphones to the headphones jack.
Before connecting, reduce the volume level.
Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent hearing damage.
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