Getting Started

Unpacking

Check that you received the following items:

• Audio connecting cords (2)

Hooking Up the System

This section describes how to hook up the tape deck to an amplifier. Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making the connections.

To purchasers of the TC-WR681

For information on connecting your tape deck to the TA-AV581 Amplifier, refer to the Operating Instructions included with the TA-AV581.

To purchasers of the TC-WE525/WE425

Follow the instructions below to connect your tape deck to an amplifier.

TC-WE525/WE425

 

 

 

 

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to an AC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

outlet

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

REC

 

 

 

TAPE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUT

 

 

 

IN

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amplifier

to a wall outlet

CONTROL

A1

CD player

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Hookups

•Connecting the tape deck to an amplifier

Connect the amplifier to the LINE IN/OUT connectors using the supplied audio connecting cords.

When connecting an audio connecting cord, be sure to match the color-coded cord to the appropriate jacks on the components: Red (right) to Red and White (left) to White. Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise.

Connect the tape deck to the amplifier as shown below.

TapeÇdeck

Amplifier

LINE

TAPE

 

IN OUT

REC OUT

IN

L

L

L

R

R

R

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•Connecting the tape deck to a CD player equipped with CONTROL A1 connectors (TC-WE525/WE425 only)

For information on connections through the CONTROL A1 connectors, refer to the pamphlet included with this manual.

Connecting the AC power cord

Connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet.

Where do I go next?

Now you’re ready to use your tape deck.

For basic operations, go to pages 5 to 7; for advanced operations, go to the sections starting from page 8.

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