Recording On Cassette Tapes - RCA RP-7987 User Manual

Erase Protection
When you record new material, the cassette deck records
over whatever is on a tape. To protect a tape from accidental
erasure, break off one or both plastic tabs (one for each
tape side) on the top of the cassette tape. If you decide later
to record on the tape, seal the hold with a piece of
cellophane tape.

Recording on Cassette Tapes

You can record programs from the radio, CDs, or from
another cassette. All you do is to set up the system to use
whichever option you choose, and then record it.
Recording from the Radio
1. Insert a cassette tape into the TAPE 1 deck.
2. Choose the RADIO function and select a radio station.
3. Press the RECORD button to begin recording.
4. Press STOP/EJECT to end recording.
Recording from Compact Discs
1. Insert a cassette tape into the TAPE 1 deck.
2. Choose the DISC function.
3. Insert the compact disc to be recorded. You can start
with any track on a disc (or you can create a program
to record).
4. Press PLAY/PAUSE (
begin and pause disc play).
5. Press the RECORD button on the cassette deck to begin
recording.
6. Press PLAY/PAUSE (
Recording from another Cassette
Two speed options are available for recording cassette tapes.
Use the HIGH SPEED TAPE DUBBING button to activate high
speed dubbing of tapes.
1. Select the TAPE function.
2. Insert the pre-recorded tape you want to dub into
the TAPE 2 deck, and set it to the point in the tape at
which you want the recording to begin; then press both
the PLAY and PAUSE buttons.
3. Insert a blank tape into the TAPE 1 deck; then press both
the RECORD and PAUSE buttons.
4. Press PAUSE on both decks at the same time to begin
recording.
) on the CD player twice (to
) on the CD player.
Don't Infringe on Copyrights
This product is capable of sub-
stantial uses that do not constitute
infringement under the Copyright
Laws. It is sold only for such uses,
and it should not be used to infringe
the copyrights of others.
We're on the Level
The built-in Automatic Level Control
automatically sets the input level for
optimum recording sound. You can
listen to, and even adjust the volume
setting without affecting the quality
of the recording.
Pause for a Moment
Using the PAUSE button on the
cassette deck instead of the STOP
button to momentarily interrupt
recording gives you a much cleaner
sounding recording when you play it
back later.
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