MAKING A TAPE RECORDING
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
The tape recorder in this system allows you to make direct recordings from the radio or CD player to a blank cassette in the tape compartment. An automatic recording volume level control (ALC) circuit will automatically control the volume level of your recordings to prevent distortion. You may change the settings of the volume during a tape recording, as these controls have no effect on the material being recorded onto the tape.
To make a tape recording, proceed as follows:
SAFEGUARD AGAINST ACCIDENTAL ERASURE
When a new recording is make, any program material previously recorded is automatically erased and only the new recording remains. To safeguard valuable recordings from being erased accidentally, the cassette and the deck are equipped with a spacial device.
Tab for side 1
1 | Open surface side |
On the back of the cassette there is an erase prevention tab on each side. To prevent accidental erasing, break out these tabs wish a screwdriver. If only one side of the tape is to be protected break out the tab on the left side with the side desired facing you.
Tab for side 2
Emptiest reel |
To record on a tape in which the tab has been broken, place a place of adhesive tape over that area.
Tab | Break out the tab |
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Open the Cassette Door and |
| Select the function you wish to |
| When you are ready to begin |
insert a good quality blank |
| record, either radio or CD, and |
| recording, press the cassette |
cassette tape into the slots on |
| operate that function according |
| Record ( ) Button. The cassette |
the door, with the open end facing |
| to its own instructions. |
| Play ( ) Button will also engage. |
up and the full reel on the right- |
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| The tape will begin moving and |
hand side. Close the Cassette |
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Door |
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NOTE: When a tab is broken out, the record button cannot be depressed.
Cover with tape
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CASSETTE TAPE RECOMMENDATIONS
Standard tape lengths have 15
If there is any stack in the tape in the cassette, it should be removed before inserting the cassette. Place a pencil in one of the hubs and rotate toward the outside of the cassette until all stack is taken up.
To avoid recording unwanted material, such as radio commercials, use the Pause
( 
) Button to stop the recording temporarily . Release the Pause ( 
) Button to begin recording again.
When you are finished recording press the Stop/Eject( 
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Button to stop the tape.
If you wish to listen to your recording immediately, press the
cassette Rewind ( 
) Button
1until the tape rewinds to the beginning, then press the
Stop/Eject ( ) Button | 2 . |
Set the FUNCTION Switch | 3 to |
the TAPE position and press the cassette Play ( 
) Button 4 to begin playback.
Dynamic Bass Boost System (DBBS)
This special circuit provides bass response, especially at lower volume levels | |
where the bass has a tendency to disappear. Set,the DBBS button to,On , | |
to increase the bass. Set the DBBS button to,Off | for normal bass response. |
Note: If you have the DBBS circuit On at high volume and you are listening to music that contains very strong bass, you may experience some, distortion. If this occurs, reduce the volume or switch the DBBS button,Off .
