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When the tape in TAPE 1 finishes playing, the tape in TAPE 2 automati- cally begins playback. The system au- tomatically stops the tape in TAPE 2 when it reaches the end.

Pressing a GRAPHIC EQUALIZER button (CLASSIC, JAZZ, POPS, or

FLAT) on the system while record- ing might cause a pop to be recorded onto the tape.

RECORDING

You can use the system to record onto a cassette tape from:

Another cassette tape

The CD changer

The tuner

Another audio source

Caution: Do not force down RECORD. This can damage the recording mech- anism.

Notes:

Be sure the cassette’s erase-pro- tection tab is in place. See “Pre- venting Accidental Erasure” on Page 36.

The recording level is preset. Adjusting VOLUME CONTROL UP or DOWN on the system or

VOLUME UP or DOWN on the remote control does not adjust the recording level.

To prepare a blank tape for recording, completely rewind the tape, then press PLAY, wait about 8 seconds for the tape to play past the tape leader, then press STOP/EJECT.

Dubbing (Copying) Cassette Tapes

You can use the cassette deck to copy a tape from TAPE 1 to TAPE 2. You can select between normal and high- speed dubbing, and you can monitor the tape as you dub it.

1.Press TAPE to select the tape function. TAPE appears on the system display.

2.Press STOP/EJECT on both TAPE 1 and TAPE 2. The cassette com- partment doors open.

3.Load the tape you want to copy into TAPE 1.

4.Load a blank tape, or one you want to record over, into TAPE 2.

5.Gently close the cassette com- partment doors.

6.Set the dubbing speed:

To record in half the normal recording time, press HI-SPEED DUBBING on the system until it clicks and stays in.

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Optimus 744 owner manual Recording, Dubbing Copying Cassette Tapes