Panasonic SA-PM53E Service Manual page 22

tab for FWD side is not suitable for recording.
- When in this mode, if
stops automatically.
8.1.5. Tape Recording and Playing
Assuming the recording to TAPE has been done in test 3, only playing TAPE is made.
Purpose : To check the Tape function.
Below is the procedures for this mode.
Step 1: Enter into Doctor mode (For more information refer to section 8.1 on key operation to enter into
this mode).
Step 2 : Press [6] button on remote control. Enter into Tape recording Test mode. (During this mode,
Tape function is set to automatically, volume is set to [VOLUME 50], Bass & Treble is set to 0dB &
H.BASS is switch off).
Step 3 : FWD play is made for 3 seconds after setting the above-mentioned, TAPE is stopped 3 seconds
later. Tape should open
Note : When in CD to Tape Recording Test mode, the following process is perform :
a) If the erasure prevention tab for FWD side the tape is broken, it is judged as an error and the
recording operation does not start.
b) If tape stops by detecting a tape end while recording, it becomes an error.
c) If STOP key is pressed while recording or playing, the operation shall be terminated by stopping
TAPE. In this case, the doctor mode is not released.
d) DMT is output with the same timing as usual.
button is pressed the process will
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