Recording on a tape manually
— Manual Recording
You can record just the portions you like from a CD, tape or radio program on a tape.
You can also record from connected components (see “Hooking up optional components” on page 30).
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1 Load a recordable tape.
2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select the desired source to record.
•CD: To record from this system’s CD player.
•FM or AM: To record from this system’s tuner.
•AUX: To record from the optional component connected to the AUX IN jacks.
•PC: To record from the personal computer connected to the USB port.
3 Press z REC PAUSE/START.
“REC” flashes and the tape deck stands by for recording.
4 Press DIRECTION repeatedly until g appears to record on one side or h(or j) to record on both sides.
5 Press TAPE nN repeatedly to select recording side.
If you select both sides recording or front side recording, press TAPE nN to light up the N indicator. If you record on the reverse side, press TAPE nN again to light up the n indicator.
6 Press z REC PAUSE/START, then start playing the desired source to record.
Recording starts.
To stop recording
Press x.
Notes
•You cannot listen to other sources while recording.
•If you press CD, TUNER BAND, TAPE or FUNCTION during recording and select a sound source different from the sound source being recorded, the recording stops.
Tips
•When you record on both sides, be sure to start from the front side. If you start from the reverse side, recording stops at the end of the reverse side.
•For recording from the tuner:
If noise is heard while recording from the tuner, move the respective antenna to reduce the noise.