Sharp MZ-800 - 7.2.7 External cassette tape recorder (for MZ-811 only)

7.2.7 External cassette tape recorder (for MZ-811 only)
With the MZ-811, an ordinary audio cassette tape recorder can be used as the data recorder.
Connect the WRITE and READ jacks on the rear panel of the MZ-811 to the MIC and EAR
(or EXT.SP) jacks on the tape recorder, respectively. Use shielded audio cables with 3.5 9 jacks
at the computer ends,
Note the following when using an ordinary cassette tape recorder,
1) The message ‘* 4 RECORD. PLAY” does not appear when a SAVE command is entered.
Be sure to press the | RECORD | button on the recorder before entering this command. Press
the | STOP | button to stop the recorder after the message ‘‘Ready”’ is displayed. The recorder
will not stop until the |STOP | button is pressed.
2) The message “‘ £ PLAY’ does not appear when a LOAD command is entered. Be sure
to start playing the tape after entering the command. Press the button to stop the
recorder after the message ‘‘Ready’’ is displayed. The recorder will not stop until the
button is pressed.
3) The level and tone controls of the cassette tape recorder must be adjusted to appropriate
levels. Some cassette recorders (e.g., those with an automatic level control) may not be usa-
ble. In such cases, please purchase the MZ-1T04.
4) Programs cannot be loaded unless the head polarity is correct. Try changing the setting of
switch 4 of the system switch to reverse the head polarity if programs cannot be loaded.
5) For any transfer or collation, use the tape recorder that was used for recording. If the tape
recorder for transfer or collation is different from that used for recording, no transfer nor
collation may be possible.
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