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[Tape Aging Mode]
This mode can be used for operation check of tape deck section.
Tape deck section work in parallel.
• If an error occurred:
The aging operation stops and displays then status.
• If no error occurs:
The aging operation continues repeatedly.
Procedure:
1. Load the tapes into the decks A and B respectively.
2. Press the CD button to select the function “CD”.
3. Press the PLAY MODE button to set the ALL DISCS mode,
and press the REPEAT button to “REPEAT” off.
4. Press three buttons of p , ENTER , and DISC SKIP/EX-
CHANGE simultaneously.
5. The aging mode is activated.
6. To exit from the aging mode, press the 1/u button to turn the
power OFF and operate the cold reset. (Refer to the “MC Cold
Reset”)
1. Display at the Aging Mode
• Display operating state of tape deck section alternately.
• If an error occurred, stop display.
2. Tape Deck Section
• The sequence during the aging mode is following as below.
• If an error occurred, stop display that step.
Aging mode sequence (Tape deck section) :
Rewind the tape A and B
“TAPE A AG-1”
Shut off
FWD play the tape A
“TAPE A AG-2”
2 minutes
Fast forward the tape A
“TAPE A AG-3”
Shut off or 20 seconds
REV play the tape A
“TAPE A AG-4”
2 minutes
Rewind the tape A
“TAPE A AG-5”
Shut off
FWD play the tape B
“TAPE B AG-2”
2 minutes
Fast forward the tape B
“TAPE B AG-3”
Shut off or 20 seconds
REV play the tape B
“TAPE B AG-4”
2 minutes
Rewind the tape B
“TAPE B AG-5”
Shut off
Note: “TAPE
*
AG-
*
” is display of each step.