
Precautions
On operating voltage
(Except for North American and European countries model)
Before operating the tape deck, check that the operating voltage of your tape deck is identical with the voltage of your local power supply.
On safety
•The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet (mains), even if the unit itself has been turned off.
•Unplug the tape deck from the wall outlet (mains) if it is not to be used for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord (mains lead), pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
•Should any solid object or liquid fall into the component, unplug the tape deck and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further.
•The AC power cord (mains lead) must be changed only at a qualified service shop.
On placement
•Place the tape deck in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat
•Do not place the unit in an inclined position.
•Do not place the unit in locations where it is:
—Extremely hot or cold
—Dusty or dirty
—Very humid
—Subject to vibration
—Subject to direct sunlight
Before placing a cassette in the tape deck
Take up any slack in the tape. Otherwise, the tape may get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and become damaged.
When using a tape longer than 90 minutes
The tape is very elastic. Do not change the tape operations such as play, stop, and
To save a tape permanently
To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded over, break off the cassette tab from side A or B as illustrated.
Detector slots
Tab of side B | Tab of side A |
Side A
Break off the cassette tab of side A
If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken tab with adhesive tape. However, be careful not to cover the detector slots which allow the tape player to automatically detect the type of tape.
Detector slots
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