Directly Recording From The In-In Radio; Care And Maintenance; Troubleshooting - Ricatech PR85 User Manual

Directly Recording from the In-In Radio

1. Set the Function Selector to the RADIO position.
2. Turn in the radio station you want to record.
3. Insert a blank cassette into the tape compartment.
4. Press the Record button, Play button will be pressed automatically and recording starts.
5.Direct recording will continue until the STOP or PAUSE button is pressed, or until the tape reaches the
end.

Care and Maintenance

TO ensure optimum performance from your unit, keep the tape inside clean. To clean the tape
path, open the cassette door. Moisten a cotton swab with isopropyl alcohol or special tape head
cleaning fluid. Remove any excess alcohol front the swab. Clean the tape head, capstan and pinch
roller. Avoid scratching the head surface. To clean the unit housing, use a soft damp cloth. After
cleaning, wipe the unit surface with a dry cloth.
Caution: Never use chemicals such as benzene or paint thinner for cleaning; otherwise, the case
may be deformed or discolored.
Keep magnets and metallic objects away from the tape head. If the bead becomes magnetized,
noise will increase and the tone will deteriorate possible damage from battery corrosion.

Troubleshooting

Check The Following Guide For Problem Resolution
SYMPTOM CAUSE
Tape fails to Head of weak batteries AC cord
move connect properly.
Function Selector not set properly
Defective tape
Sound fades Dead or weak batteries
or is Headphones not connected properly
unsteady Tape mechanism dirty
Defective tape
Poor radio Station not tuned
reception
SOLUTION
not Replace battery
Check AC cord connection
Set function selector to position
Try another tape
Replace battery
Check headphone connection
Clean the head, pinch roller and capstan
Try another tape
Use TUNING control
telescopic ANTENNA
reception, rotate the unit for AM reception.
to adjust, extend
for FM/SW1-SW2