Optimus 744 owner manual Recording, Dubbing Copying Cassette Tapes

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When the tape in TAPE 1 finishes playing, the tape in TAPE 2 automati- cally begins playback. The system au- tomatically stops the tape in TAPE 2 when it reaches the end.

Pressing a GRAPHIC EQUALIZER button (CLASSIC, JAZZ, POPS, or

FLAT) on the system while record- ing might cause a pop to be recorded onto the tape.

RECORDING

You can use the system to record onto a cassette tape from:

Another cassette tape

The CD changer

The tuner

Another audio source

Caution: Do not force down RECORD. This can damage the recording mech- anism.

Notes:

Be sure the cassette’s erase-pro- tection tab is in place. See “Pre- venting Accidental Erasure” on Page 36.

The recording level is preset. Adjusting VOLUME CONTROL UP or DOWN on the system or

VOLUME UP or DOWN on the remote control does not adjust the recording level.

To prepare a blank tape for recording, completely rewind the tape, then press PLAY, wait about 8 seconds for the tape to play past the tape leader, then press STOP/EJECT.

Dubbing (Copying) Cassette Tapes

You can use the cassette deck to copy a tape from TAPE 1 to TAPE 2. You can select between normal and high- speed dubbing, and you can monitor the tape as you dub it.

1.Press TAPE to select the tape function. TAPE appears on the system display.

2.Press STOP/EJECT on both TAPE 1 and TAPE 2. The cassette com- partment doors open.

3.Load the tape you want to copy into TAPE 1.

4.Load a blank tape, or one you want to record over, into TAPE 2.

5.Gently close the cassette com- partment doors.

6.Set the dubbing speed:

To record in half the normal recording time, press HI-SPEED DUBBING on the system until it clicks and stays in.

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Contents System FCC Wants YOU to Know Features CD ChangerDual Cassette Deck Stereo Tuner Other Special FeaturesContents Disc Scan Connecting the Front Speakers Connecting SpeakersConnecting Rear Speakers PreparationConnecting the AM Loop Antenna Connecting AntennasRemoving the CD Protection Lock Connecting the FM AntennaConnecting Power Connecting AN Additional Audio SourceResetting the CD Changer Installing Batteries in the Remote ControlListening Safely Connecting HeadphonesUsing the System Using the Remote ControlBasic Operation System DisplaysUsing Mute Using the Preset Graphic Equalizer Manual Tuning Using the TunerPreset Tuning Automatic TuningStoring Preset Stations Recalling a Preset Station Loading CDS Using the CD ChangerFm Page 19 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 629 PM Removing CDS Selecting Playing a CDTo stop play, press Stop on System or on the remote control Displaying Information About CDs Skip PlayAudible Search Repeat Play Random PlayMusic Scan Random Repeat PlayProgrammed Play Disc ScanProgramming and Playing a Sequence System. You Reviewing the Programmed Sequence Group File PlayClearing the Programmed Sequence Assigning CDs to GroupsAfter Loading CDs Reviewing a Group ProgramPlaying a Group Clearing a CD from a GroupClearing an Entire Group CD Care Tips Loading and Playing a Cassette Tape Using the Cassette DeckUsing Consecutive Play Dubbing Copying Cassette Tapes RecordingCopying CDs to a Cassette Tape Recording from the Tuner or Another Sound Source Tape TipsRecommended Tapes Storing Your TapesErasing a Cassette Tape Preventing Accidental ErasureRestoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality Problem Possible Cause Suggestion TroubleshootingFm Page 38 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 629 PM Care and Maintenance Tape Cleaning the TAPE- Handling PartsAmplifier SpecificationsGeneral Fm Page 43 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 629 PM RadioShack Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth, Texas