Location of parts and controls
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BATT
FM/AM/TAPE (RADIO OFF)
VOLUME
TUNING NORM/CrO2/METAL•ST/MONO or NORM/CrO2/METAL•DX/LOCAL
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MODE
DIR
9PLAY
MEGA BASS DOLBY NR
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HIGH
To play a tape recorded with Dolby*NR system (FX375 only)
Set DOLBY NR to ON.
*Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “DOLBY” and the
Notes
•When you set AVLS to LIMIT:
–the MEGA BASS effect is reduced.
–turn down the volume, if the
•Do not open the cassette holder while the tape is running.
•To select the direction of the tape, set MODE to a for both sides repeatedly or Åfor both sides once (from the front side to the reverse side only). If play begins from the reverse side, the tape stops at the end or that side (FX375/FX373 only).
Listening to the radio
1 Set FM/AM/TAPE (RADIO OFF) to AM or FM.
FM AM TAPE (RADIO OFF)
2 Tune to the station you want.
TUNING
Specifications
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3V DC batteries R6 (AA) x 2/External DC 3V power sources | ||||||
• Dimensions |
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FX375/FX373/FX177/FX173: 88.5 x 118.6 x 38.2 mm | ||||||
(3 1/2 x 4 3/4 x 1 9/16 inches) (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts and | ||||||
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FX171: 88.5 x 118.6 x 37.6 mm (3 1/ | 2 | x 4 | 3/ x 1 | 1/ | 2 | inches) |
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• Mass |
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FX375/FX373: |
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Approx. 170 g (6.0 oz) |
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Approx. 250 g (8.9 oz) incl. batteries and a cassette | ||||||
FX177: |
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Approx. 165 g (5.9 oz) |
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Approx. 250 g (8.9 oz) incl. batteries and a cassette | ||||||
FX173: |
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Approx. 165 g (5.9 oz) |
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Approx. 245 g (8.7 oz) incl. batteries and a cassette | ||||||
FX171: |
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Approx. 160 g (5.7 oz) |
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To turn off the radio
Approx. 240 g (8.5 oz) incl. batteries and a cassette |
Playing a tape
1 Set FM/AM/TAPE (RADIO OFF) to TAPE (RADIO OFF).
FM AM TAPE (RADIO OFF)
2 Set NORM•CrO2/METAL to match the tape type.
NORM
CrO2/METAL
3 Insert a cassette and press 9PLAY.
To | Press or Switch |
Stop playback* | pSTOP |
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Cange sides | DIR (FX375/FX373 only) |
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Play both sides once | MODE to Å |
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Play both sides | MODE to a |
repeatedly | (FX375/FX373 only) |
*When the tape direction is set to Å mode, the depressed button 9PLAY is released automatically at the end of the reverse side (Auto
To limit the maximum volume automatically
Set AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) to LIMIT. The maximum volume is kept down to protect your ears, even if you turn the volume up. To cancel the AVLS function, set AVLS to NORM.
To emphasize sound
Set the MEGA BASS switch to ON to produce deep and poweful sound.
Turn the HIGH and LOW controls to get the desired tone (FX375/FX373/FX173 only).
FX177/FX171 FX375/FX373/FX173
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ON | HIGH |
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Set FM/AM/TAPE (RADIO OFF) to TAPE (RADIO OFF).
To improve broadcast reception
For FM, extend the headphones/earphones cord or adjust ST/MONO or DX/LOCAL .
For AM, reorient the unit itself.
FM
LOCAL | MONO |
DX | ST |
AM
• Supplied accessories |
Stereo headphones or Stereo earphones (1)/Belt clip (1) |
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. |
Troubleshooting
The volume is not turned up.
•AVLS is set to LIMIT.
The sound is unstable or no audio.
•Insert two R6 (size AA) batteries properly. •Replace all batteries if they are weak.
Poor tape playback quality.
•Clean the headphones/earphones plug. •Dirty heads. Clean the unit with a cotton swab
slightly moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol.
FX375/FX373
PLAY
Note
If the broadcast becomes noisy when a cassette with a metallic shell or label is inserted, remove the cassette.