Optimus 745 owner manual Recording from the Tuner or an Audio Source

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Recording from the Tuner or an Audio Source

You can record from the tuner or from an external audio source connected to the System 745, such as a turntable, a VCR, or video equipment.

1.Load a blank cassette tape, or one you want to record over, into Deck 1.

2.Press PLAY on Deck 1, wait for the blank tape to play past the tape leader (about 8 seconds), then press STOP/EJECT on Deck 1.

3.Press TUNER, PHONO, or VIDEO to select the audio source you want to record from.

4.On Deck 1, press PAUSE then

RECORD. RECORD and PLAY on Deck 1 automatically lock down.

Caution: Do not force down RECORD. This can damage the recording mechanism.

5.Simultaneously press PAUSE on Deck 1 and start the selected audio source (if necessary). The cassette records until it reaches the end of the side, then it auto- matically stops.

Note: To pause recording, press PAUSE on Deck 1. To resume recording, press PAUSE again.

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6.To completely stop recording before it automatically stops, stop the selected audio source (if nec- essary), then press STOP/EJECT on Deck 1. Press STOP/EJECT again to open the cassette com- partment and remove the cassette tape.

Note: When you play back a cassette tape on which you recorded an AM ra- dio program, you might hear a high- pitched tone or whistling sound. This is called a beat. To reduce the beat while playing a tape, set HIGH SPEED

DUBBING/BEAT CANCEL on the tape deck to NORMAL/1 or HIGH/2 and

leave the switch on the setting that gives the best recording quality.

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Contents System Stereo Rack System Fm Page 2 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 649 PM Features Stereo TunerDual Cassette Deck FCC Wants YOU To Know Contents Repeat Play Random Play Placing Speakers PreparationUnpacking System Connecting Speakers Surround Speakers Front SpeakersCenter Speaker Connecting Antennas Connecting an FM AntennaConnecting Other Audio Sources Connecting the AM Loop AntennaConnecting a Turntable Connecting Video EquipmentConnecting Headphones Putting Batteries in the Remote ControlListening Safely Connecting PowerResetting System Operation Basic OperationUsing the Remote Control Dolby Surround Encoded Material Selecting the Dolby Surround ModeDolby PRO Logic Surround Press Test Tone to turn off the test tone Adjusting the Sound Using the Tuner Manual Tuning Seek TuningMemory Tuning Automatically Storing StationsSelecting Preset Stations Manually Storing StationsChanging the Tuning Increment Using the CD Changer Loading CDSFm Page 25 Wednesday, July 14, 1999 649 PM Selecting a CD Removing CDSPlaying CDS AgainSkipping Tracks Audible SearchRepeat Play Random PlayIntro Scan Assigning Preset Category Names Assigning Category and Subcategory Names to Loaded CDSCreating and Assigning New Category Names Creating and Assigning Subcategory Names Changing/Erasing Category and Subcategory Names Category/Subcategory Play Sequence Programmed PlayProgramming and Playing a Changing a Programmed Sequence Reviewing the Programmed SequenceAdding Selections to the Programmed Sequence CD Care Tips Clearing the Programmed SequenceUsing the Cassette Deck Loading a Cassette TapePlaying a Cassette Tape Using Consecutive Play Deck 2 to Deck Using Dolby Noise ReductionRecording Dubbing Copying Cassette TapesDubbing Copying CDs Recording from the Tuner or an Audio Source Tape Tips Storing CassettesPreventing Accidental Erasure Erasing a Cassette TapeTroubleshooting Disc Error scrollsRepeatedly press FM Care and Maintenance Cleaning the TAPE- Handling Parts Amplifier SpecificationsGeneral Dual Cassette Deck Infrared Remote ControlCD Changer RadioShack