Panasonic RX-5080F Operating Instructions Manual page 8

1) Open the Cassette Compartment cover by depressing the Stop/
Eject Button. Insert the cassette as shown in the figure, and then
close the Cassette Compartment cover.
Full reel of tape
Note:
Make sure the exposed part of the cassette tape is face
down. If itis upside down, the Cassette Compartment cannot
be closed.
2) Set the Function Selector to "POWER [OFF|/TAPE".
3) Set the Tape Selector as shown in the table, according to the
cassette tape used.
@Tape Selector Settings for Various Tapes
Tape Selector position Tape
+--+
METAL Metal tape
CrOz2 High bias chromium tape
or equivalent
NORMAL Low bias ferric oxide tape
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4) Set the Mode Selector to "AMBIENCE", "STEREO" or
"MONO".
6) Adjust the Volume, Balance, Bass and Treble Controls.
7) To stop playback, depress the Stop/Eject Button. Otherwise, at
the end of the tape, the Playback Buttan will release and the
power will shut off automatically.
@Tape Counter and Reset Button
The digits return to ''000"' when the Reset Button is depressed. The
digits advance with the tape to provide a reference to quickly find a
desired part of the tape.
™@ Pause Button
The Pause Button can be used to temporarily stop the tape from
moving during recording or playback.
Before beginning a recording, first depress and lock the Pause
Button. Then, depress the Record Button. (The tape will not move.)
When ready to record, depress the Pause Button to release it. This
will start the tape movement for immediate recording.
Note:
Do not use the Pause Button to stop the tape for along period
of time.
The power is not turned off when the Pause Button is
depressed. Always use the Stop Button to turn the power off.
@ Fast Forward and Rewind
The tape will move rapidly forward when the Fast Forward Button is
depressed.
The tape will rewind rapidly when the Rewind Button is depressed.
Note:
Do not depress the Playback Button during fast forward or
rewind, as this may jam the tape. Always depress the Stop
Button first, between functions.
@ Full Auto Stop System
When the tape reaches the end during playback, recording, fast
forward or rewind, the automatic stop system will release all the
buttons and automaticlly turn the power off.
Note that the power is not turned off if the Function Selector is set to
"LINE IN" or "RADIO"; the Function Selector must be set to
"POWER [OFF]/TAPE".
@ Ambience
The Ambience Sound System enhances the sound from a normal
stereo sound source.
This unit increases the stereo imaging, thereby broadening the
listening area of the stereo sound. Therefore, you can enjoy the
stereo sound as if you were in a concert hall.
@ Level Meter:
The Level Meter lights up to indicate the source level in each mode;
in the radio listening, tape playback, recording, using the set as an
amplifier, and so on.