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STEP 4 Press the PLAY button on the cassette unit. Look to see that, as
the button is engaged, the READ/WRITE heads move towards
the spindles and the capstan comes into contact with the pinch
roller (see Fig. 1). The take-up spindle should be moving
smoothly in a counter-clockwise direction.
STEP 5 Now press the STOP button. The heads should move back and
the spindle stop.
STEP 6 Press the REWIND button. The tape heads should remain in the
inactive position and the supply spindle should move rapidly
clockwise.
STEP 7 Press STOP again and then F.FWD. The tape heads should still
remain in the inactive position and the take-up spindle should
move rapidly counter-clockwise.
STEP 8 Press STOP once more and then GENTLY attempt to press
REC. You should feel strong mechanism resistance.
STEP 9 If all has worked properly, proceed to the operations test on the
next page. If you have encountered any difficulties with the
preliminary checkout, please turn to the last page in this manual.
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