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Press the red button in the center

 

 

 

and slide REC.

REC

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REC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After a few seconds, the frequency is displayed.

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Tips

•Adjusting VOLUME and TONE does not affect the sound to be recorded.

•Speaker output is monaural when recording. To enjoy FM stereo reception, plug the stereo headphones.

•Recording stops automatically when

RADIO POWER ON/OFF is pressed to turn off the radio.

Notes

•Use Type I (normal) cassettes only for recording. Playback may be distorted or a previously recorded segment may not be erased completely when a CrO2 or metal cassette is used.

•Recording with weak batteries generates unnecessary noise and produces unsatisfactory recordings. In this case, replace the batteries with new ones.

•Operate REC approximately 2 seconds prior to the point you wish to begin recording. If not, the leading segment may not be recorded.

•Switching the recording side is not possible when œis pressed during recording.

•The buttons for the radio are operational while recording. To prevent accidental operations, use the hold function (see page 30).

To stop recording

Press p.

To record the side facing the unit (reverse side)

Insert the cassette with the side you wish to record facing the unit (reverse side). Press œwhile pressing

pto display “ª REV”.

Recording stops on the side facing the unit regardless of whether one side or both sides is selected.

To record an FM stereo broadcast

Set ST • MONO to ST or MONO to select stereo or monaural recording as necessary.

To improve AM reception for recording

When recording an AM broadcast, the reception may contain noise interferences that were not present prior to recording. In this case, set ISS on the bottom of the unit to the position (1, 2 or 3) in which noise interferences are minimal to obtain optimum reception for recording.

To protect your important recorded cassettes

Break off the cassette tab of side A or B to prevent accidental recording of your important cassettes. If you wish to use the cassette for recording again, cover the opening of the broken tab with adhesive tape.

Side A

Tab

Adhesive tape

“†” flashes when recording is attempted on a cassette with a broken tab. A cassette with a broken tab cannot be recorded.

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ICF-SW1000TS, ICF-SW1000T specifications

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