TAPE RECORDING

To record a CD

Use only type I (normal) tapes.

1Press zPUSH EJECT to open the cassette holder.

2Insert the recordable tape.

Insert with the exposed side down, and the side to be recorded on first facing out from the unit. Press zPUSH EJECT to close the cassette holder.

3Hold down SHIFT and press REV MODE on the remote repeatedly to select the reverse mode. To record on one side only, select p.

To record on both sides, select [.

If selecting "]" mode in this step, the reverse mode changes to "[" when starting recording.

4Press FUNCTION on the remote repeatedly to select the CD function, and load the disc.

To record only one track, start play of the track.

5Press SYNCHRO REC.

The unit enters the recording pause mode, and "REC" indicator flashes on the display.

6Press wREC START/REC PAUSE to start recording.

"MUTING" flashes in the display for 2 seconds and recording starts.

When only a track is to be recorded, CD playing returns to the beginning of the current track and recording starts.

•Volume or tone adjustment(s) does not affect recording. •"NO TAB" is displayed if you attempt to record a tape

with the tab broken off.

To record a selected set of tracks from a CD Program the desired tracks (see "Programmed play" on page 9) and then press SYNCHRO REC.

To record radio programs and external equipment

Use only type I (normal) tapes.

1Press zPUSH EJECT to open the cassette holder.

2Insert the recordable tape.

3Hold down SHIFT and press REV MODE on the remote repeatedly to select the reverse mode.

4Prepare the source.

To record radio programs, press TUNER/BAND and tune in the desired station.

To record from connected external equipment, press AUX and prepare the equipment.

5Press wREC START/REC PAUSE twice to start recording.

When recording input from connected equipment, manually start playback of the source.

Recording from CDs can also be made in this way. To do that, press CD and start the playback in step 4.

To stop recording

Press s.

To pause recording (only for TUNER or AUX source)

Press wREC START/REC PAUSE. Press again to resume.

To record a 4-second blank space (only for recording with only wREC START/REC PAUSE)

Inserting 4-second blank spaces may help you locate the beginning of the track on other equipment with the "Music Sensor" function.

1 Press dTAPE (REC MUTING) on the unit during recording or in recording pause mode.

"MUTING" flashes in the display for 4 seconds (a blank space is added) and then the unit enters recording pause mode.

2 Press wREC START/REC PAUSE to resume recording.

To record a blank space shorter than 4 seconds, press again while "MUTING" flashes.

To record a blank space longer than 4 seconds, press again after the unit enters recording pause mode.

Each time the button is pressed, a 4-second blank space is added.

To erase a tape

1 Insert the tape. Set the tape to the desired point if needed. 2 Press AUX.

If optional equipment is connected to the AUX IN jacks, turn it off.

3 Press wREC START/REC PAUSE twice.

To prevent accidental erasure

Remove the plastic tab of the cassette tape with a screwdriver or other pointed tool. To record on the tape again, cover the detection slot with adhesive tape.

Side A

Tab for side A

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Aiwa XR-FA500 manual Tape Recording, To record a CD, To stop recording, To erase a tape
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XR-FA500 specifications

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