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• Playing in the normal signal path mode
1
Set the Tape Monitor selector to SOURCE
2
Select CD on the function selector
3
Set the CD DIRECT switch to OFF
4
Start playing the compact disc and raise the volume to
the desired level with the VOLUME control
Radio broadcast reception
1. Set the Tape Monitor selector to SOURCE
2
Select TUNER on the function selector
3 Tune in the desired station on the tuner and raise the
volume to the desired level
Playing back tape deck
1
Set Tape Monitor selector to TAPE 1 or TAPE 2 posi¬
tion according to the tape deck you are going to play back
2
Start playback
3. Raise the volume to the desired level
Recording program source
Play the desired program source according to the procedures
mentioned above The signal from the source will be sent
through TAPE MONITOR OUT terminals on unit's rear panel
Put the tape deck in the record mode to record the signal
During recording, operation of Volume control, and Tone con¬
trol will have no effect on the signal being sent through TAPE
MONITOR OUT terminals.
Note: When playing a compact disc in the direct signal path
mode, the signal will not be sent to TAPE MONITOR OUT
terminals but only to the speaker terminals, and so cannot
be recorded.
Dubbing
By connecting two tape decks, dubbing (tape-to-tape copy¬
ing) of prerecorded tapes can be performed The unit allows
two modes of dubbing from TAPE 1 to TAPE 2 deck, and
TAPE 2 to TAPE 1 deck
1
Set Tape Monitor selector to "1 >2 " or
"
2
>
1".
2
Play back TAPE 1 (or TAPE 2) deck, and put TAPE 2
(or TAPE 1) deck in record mode, then dubbing starts Dur¬
ing this operation, you can listen to the signal with Volume
control or Tone control set as desired; they have no effect on
the signal to be recorded
PLAYBACK AND RECORDING WITH AV
EQUIPMENT
The RA-870BX permits connection and switching of audio¬
visual components, so that the receiver can be used as an
AV control center
There are one set of inputs for a stereo AV component such
as a video disc player and one set of inputs/outputs for a
stereo video recorder There is also a separate TV monitor
output for connection of a color monitor for high quality
viewing
This system then not only provides for easy selection of video
sources, but also allows high performance operation for op¬
timal sound quality such as digital sound from a Hi-Fi video
recorder
In addition, sound track of video components can be dubbed
onto a tape recorder connected to the receiver, or vice ver¬
sa Video dubbing is also possible from AV/AUX 1 to AV/AUX
2
Playback
To carry out playback with the equipment connected to the
AV/AUX inputs, set the function selector to AV/AUX 1 or
AV/AUX 2 as required and set the tape monitor selector to
SOURCE position
Set the TV or video monitor to the video input mode to view
the picture Adjust the volume and other controls on the
receiver to suit your needs
Recording (Dubbing)
Set the tape monitor selector to SOURCE position and func¬
tion selector to AV/AUX 1. where the source to be recorded
is connected
Then record with the video recorder connected to the AV/AUX
2 terminals on the rear panel The video signal being recorded
can be monitored by the connected TV or video monitor
For advanced applications, such as combining sound from
an audio source with a video signal and recording both on
the video cassette recorder connected to the AV/AUX 2 ter¬
minals. please refer to the signal flow table shown on page 21
(Note the audio and video signal supplied to the video record¬
er is completely unaffected by the volume, balance and tone
settings of the receiver).
HUM AND NOISE
In any high fidelity installation, hum may be caused by the
interconnection of a turntable, tuner and amplifier, and speak¬
ers as the result of wiring, different grounding or locations of
components
If hum is experienced with your unit, disconnect everything
but the speakers from the unit. Plug in the turntable and if
hum or howling appears, move the turntable away from the
speakers as much as possible
Note hum may also be induced by defective cable connec¬
tions or by running the cables too close to strong AC field
When your unit picks up noise during the reception of broad¬
casts, causes are mostly due to external objects such as
fluorescent lamps and house appliances using motor or ther¬
mostat, or others that may induce the noise
Either relocating the unit away from the noise sources or using
an improved outdoor antenna may readily solve the problem
In the event you cannot find the cause, consult your dealer
or a qualified electrician
PROTECTION CIRCUIT
The RA-870BX incorporates thermal protector to prevent
accident or damage If for some reason the protection cir¬
cuit is activated, there will be a sudden cut-off of sound from
the speakers, and the protection indicator will light up
If no sound is produced, the reason may be due to the func¬
tioning of the protection circuit. First, turn off the power and
disconnect the plug from the electrical outlet Then locate
and remedy the cause of the trouble When the thermal pro¬
tector is activated, the unit will start functioning automatical¬
ly after the temperature is lowered again.
If the protection circuit is activated again despite taking the
above action, cut off the power supply from your entire audio
system and consult your dealer or a qualified electrician.
Note: The protection circuit will normally operate to prevent
a popping noise from being generated upon turning on the
power
No sound is produced for several seconds after
turn-on
VOLTAGE SELECTION
Not available for U.K., Canada and Scandinavia
The unit is a variable voltage equipment that can run on 120V.
220V or 240V power supply Your unit should already be
preset at the proper voltage for use in your area However,
if you move to an area where the power supply voltage is
different, consult your dealer
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