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NOTE:
In rare case, the level meter and tape counter may not be normally operated, when switching the
POWER "OAT-OFF*' continuously.
In this case, switch the POWER "OFF" and set the POWER "ON" again a few seconds later.
Then it will be normally operated.
FRONT PANEL FACILITIES
POWER SWITCH
The power comes on when the POWER switch is depressed. The
level meter and tape counter, and the tape remaining display lamp
will then come on.
MONITOR SWITCHES—---
You will be able to listen to the recorded signals (playback sound)
if you depress the TAPE switch while you are recording a program.
You will be able to listen to the signals (recording input) just
before they are recorded if you depress the SOURCE switch. Use
these switches to monitor y^ur recording. Depress the TAPE
switch during playback,
DUST COVER
When you are not using the deck, always keep this cover in place
to prevent dust and dirt from adhering to the head section and
rotating parts.
BIAS CONTROL
Use this control to adjust the bias in accordance with the
characteristics of the tape being used. It is set so that the center
(click stop) position corresponds to the standard bias. For further
details, refer to "ADJUSTING THE BIAS" on page 9.
TAPE SWITCH
Use this switch to select bias and equalization characteristics when
recording, and equalization characteristics when playing back in
accordance with the type of tape being used.
STD:
For standard tapes and
low-noise/high-output (LH)
tapes.
Fe-Cr:
For ferrichrome tapes.
NOTE:
There is no need to operate this switch if you are using a chrome
tape since the bias and equalizer are selected automatically by
the built-in mechanisms. Make sure that your chrome tape has
the extra detection holes shown in the figure on page 11. The
chrome tape detector will not work with chrome tapes which
are not equipped with these detection holes, and so this type of
tape should not be used.
DOLBY NR SWITCH-----
Set this switch to ON for recording with the built-in Dolby noise
reduction system and for the playback of tapes which have been
Dolby*recorded*
INPUT SELECTOR SWITCH—----
Use this switch to select the program source which you intend to
record*
LINE:
Set to this position for recording a program source
which is connected to the rear panel INPUT jacks.
MIC/DIN; Set to this position for recording signals from a micro¬
phone which is connected to the MIC jack or rear
panel DIN connector*
NOTE:
You will be able to record signals from the INPUT jacks if the
LINE switch
is depressed
even
when the microphones are
plugged into the MIC jacks.
If microphones are connected to front panel MIC jacks, a source
connected to DIN connector cannot be recorded.
OUTPUT (PLAYBACK LEVEL) CONTROLS-
Use these to adjust the output signal level during playback.
Turning the controls to the right increases the level. The controls
are coupled when turned but it is also possible to adjust the right
channel (rear) and the left channel (front) independently.
MIC JACKS
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These are the input jacks for microphone recording. Plug the left
channel microphone into the L jack and the right channel micro¬
phone into the R jack.
INPUT (RECORDING LEVEL) CONTROLS--
Use these to adjust the level of the input signals from the MIC
jacks or rear panel INPUT and DIN jacks.
Turning these controls to the right increases the level. How to
setting the recording level is detailed on page 9.
The controls are coupled to the left and right channels, but
you can also use them to adjust the right channel (rear) and the
left channel (front) independently.
•HEADPHONE JACK
This is the output jack for your stereo headphones. You will be
able to hear sound from signals selected by the MONITOR switch¬
es. Use this jack when you want to monitor the quality, of a
recording or when you want to listen to a tape privately on the
CT-F900. Adjust the output level with the OUTPUT controls.
NOTES:
• Use low-impedance headphones. If you use a high-impedance
model, you will not be able to obtain sufficient volume.
• You will damage the microphone if you plug it into the
HEADPHONES jack by mistake.
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