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If the cassette feels tight while performing the operation, the tape may be
jamming due to ridges in the winding of the tape (visible through the center
window). These may be removed in most cases by fast winding the cassette
from one end to the other and back again. Or the tape may be permanently
damaged. Do not play damaged or worn out tapes, as this may cause your
set to break.
NOTES FOR STORING CASSETTE TAPES
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Do not put a cassette near a magnetic field, such as a TV set, or speaker.
Magnetic fields may reduce the tape sensitivity or even erase the recording.
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Do not store cassette for any length of time in a hot, moist or dusty place.
TO PLAY CASSETTE TAPE
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Open the cassette door by pressing the Cassette Stop/Eject Button (in some
cases, you may have to press the Cassette Stop/Eject Button twice since
this button has combined functions).
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Insert the cassette, with the exposed tape facing downwards, into the tracks
of the cassette door.
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Close the cassette door.
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Check the position of the Function Switch to make sure that it is in TAPE
position.
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Press down the Cassette Play Button.
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Adjust the Volume Control to your listening preference.
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To stop the tape manually, press the Cassette Stop/Eject Button.
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To remove the cassette, press the Cassette Stop/Eject Button again and the
cassette door will open.
Unload the cassette tape, reverse it and return to cassette compartment if you
want to play the other side of the cassette tape.
CAUTION:
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The automatic stopping mechanism may not operate during playback of tape
when the unit is using batteries and the battery level is low (weak batteries).
*
Disconnect the AC power cord from the AC outlet and the unit if the unit is
not going to be used for a long period of time (2 weeks or more).
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Do not leave any tape buttons down when the set is not in use, or else the
pinch roller could be damaged.
TO RECORD FROM BUILT-IN RADIO
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Follow the instructions to play the radio.
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Load the cassette tape into the cassette compartment.
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Locate the portion of the tape where you desire to start recording by:
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Finding the start of the tape by using the Rewind feature (or Fast
Forward).
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Tune into the station you want to record, press the Cassette Record
Button and Cassette Play Button simultaneously. Both buttons should
remain in their depressed positions when released.
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You are now recording from the Built-in Radio and the recording process will
automatically stop at the end of the tape.
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To stop the recording manually, press the Cassette Stop/Eject Button.
NOTE:
When you want to play the cassette tape after recording, press
Cassette Stop/Eject Button first, then press Rewind Button to locate
the desired portion of the tape, and finally press Cassette Play
Button. Adjust Volume Control to your listening preference.
NOTE:
Remember to pull out the power cord from the wall outlet and the unit
if the unit is to be stored for a long time.
TO RECORD FROM BUILT-IN MICROPHONE
Ê
Set the Function Switch to TAPE position.
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Load a cassette tape suitable for recording into the cassette compartment.
Ì
Depress the Cassette Record Button & Play Button at the same time.
Í
Speak your message through the Built-in condenser microphone.
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You are now recording from the Built-in condenser microphone and the
recording process will automatically stop at the end of the tape.
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To stop the recording manually, press the Cassette Stop/Eject Button.
TO RECORD FROM COMPACT DISC
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Load a cassette tape into the cassette compartment.
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Load the disc and close the CD Door.
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Set the Function Switch to CD position.
Í
Press the Cassette Pause Button.
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Press the Cassette Record Button and Play Button for record stand-by.
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Start the CD playing by pressing the CD Play/Pause Button, CD Play /Pause
Indicator will light up.
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Release the Cassette Pause Button when you wish to record.
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Press the Cassette Stop/Eject Button to stop the recording.
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To hear what you recorded, press Cassette Rewind Button firstly and then
Cassette Play Button.
CLEANING THE TAPE HEADS
When the heads, capstan and pinch roller become dirty, this may result in
muffled, distorted or reduced sound during playback and may even result in tape
jams.
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