Power supply

OPE/BATT

The OPE/BATT indicator lights up while the power is on.

Using on AC house current

Connect the AC cord as illustrated below.

1 to the AC inlet of

the unit

 

supplied AC cord

2 to an AC outlet

(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)

•The rated voltage of the unit is 120 V AC.

•If abnormal high voltage is supplied, “Hi” flashes in the display and the unit does not accept any operation. Disconnect the AC cord.

CAUTION

Use only the supplied AC cord. Use with other cords may result in the risk of fire.

Maintenance

To clean the cabinet

Use a soft cloth lightly moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol, benzine or thinner.

To clean the heads

Using on batteries

Open the lid of the battery compartment on the rear and insert eight R14 (size C) batteries, not supplied, as illustrated below. Then close the lid.

To switch from AC power supply to battery supply, disconnect the AC cord from the AC inlet.

R14 (C)

•When using the unit on the batteries, the display light is out.

When the OPE/BATT indicator becomes dim, volume decreases, or sound is distorted during operation, replace the batteries.

When the batteries become weak during tape operation, “Lo” flashes in the display. In stop mode, the unit will not accept w REC, e PLAY/PAUSE, f and g. In playback or recording mode, the unit will be stopped and turned off.

Replace the batteries.

Notes on batteries

To avoid damage from leakage or explosion, observe the following:

•Insert the batteries with the 0 and 9 marks correctly aligned.

•Do not mix different types of batteries or old batteries with new ones.

•When the unit is not to be used for a long period, remove the batteries.

•Never recharge the batteries, apply heat to them or take them apart.

•Remove dead batteries.

If liquid leaks from the batteries, wipe thoroughly to remove.

After every 10 hours of use, clean the tape heads with a head cleaning cassette.

Use separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning cassette.

Refer to the instructions of the cleaning cassette for details.

When the tape heads are dirty;

- high frequency sound is not emitted

To clean the lens

Lens

- the sound is not adequately high

- the sound is off-balance

- the tape cannot be erased

- the tape cannot be recorded on

Use a cotton swab slightly moistened with cleaning fluid. Wipe gently from the center to the edge.

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