Tape Counter; Peak Level - Teac C-3 Owner's Manual

@ Push Button Control Panel
> (Play) Button
Pressing this button causes the tape to run
at normal speed (form left to right). If the
deck is in the REC MUTE or RECORD/
PAUSE modes, pressing the play (>) but-
ton resumes normal recording. To initiate
the RECORD mode, see below.
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The left and right controls are geared to-
gether to allow simultaneous adjustment
of the record level to both channels. Each
channel can be adjusted independently by
holding one knob and turning the other.
"<= @ OUTPUT Control
This knob is used to adjust the output level
to the PHONES jack and to the OUTPUT
jacks on the rear panel. Both channels are
controlled together. When the MONITOR
switch is at TAPE or SOURCE position the
level at the OUTPUT jacks and indicated on
the PEAK LEVEL meters is not affected by
this knob.
¢< (Rewind) Button
Pressing this button rewinds the tape at
high speed to the beginning of the tape or
to the 000 position on the tape counter if
the MEMORY switch is ON. When the tape
is fully rewound, the end-of-tape stop
mechanism automatically stops the tape
transport.
~@ TAPE COUNTER
The TAPE COUNTER counts up when the
tape is moving forward and counts down
when the tape is moving in reverse (rewind)
direction. Counter can be reset to 000 by
>> (Fast Forward) Button depressing the reset button on the right
Press this button if you want to fast forward side of the counter. The TAPE COUNTER
wind the tape. The end-of-tape stop mecha- _—_~ is also used in conjunction with the
nism operates when the tape is fully wound. — MEMORY switch for auto stop or repeat
STOP Button play operation. See MEMORY switch
RECORD Button (with Indicator Lamp)
In order to initiate recording, press this
button and, while holding it in, simultane-
ously press the play ( » ) button. The deck
will go into the record mode, the RECORD
indicator lamp will light and the tape will
run at normal speed. If the RECORD but-
ton and the PAUSE button are pressed
together, the deck willgo intothe RECORD/ — aa
PAUSE mode — the deck is ready for ree [7 2
cording but the tape will not run. Sub- |
sequently pressing the play ( > ) button
will set the deck in the record mode. In the
RECORD/PAUSE mode both the RECORD
indicator lamp and the PAUSE indicator
lamp will light.
Note: It is not possible to initiate the record
mode if the cassette inserted in the deck
has had the record protection tabs removed.
REC MUTE Button (record muting)
If the REC MUTE button is pressed while a
recording is being made, the signal is re-
moved and only the erase signal is applied
to the tape. In other words, a period of
silence will be recorded on the tape. The
REC MUTE mode is released by pressing
either the play (» ) or PAUSE buttons.
See page 9 for a fuller explanation of
record muting.
PAUSE Button (with Indicator Lamp)
Use the PAUSE button to stop the tape
motion temporarily during RECORD, REC
MUTE or play ( » ) operation. The pinch
roller is retracted from the capstan and the
tape stops moving but the previously
selected mode is not deactivated. Press p ,
me <<) or STOP buttons to release the
PAUSE mode.
Note: PAUSE is not effective during rewind
( << ) or fast forward ( >> ).
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TAPE COUNTER
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_ With the button in the PRE-SET position
the bias level appropriate for recording on
normal, chromium dioxide (CrO,) or metal
tape is selected using the BIAS switch @.
These factory pre-set levels are 'average'
levels for the three types of tape. For precise
calibration of the record and bias levels to
suit your favorite tape, the button can be
set in the ADJUST position and adjust-
ment made with a small screwdriver. This
procedure is explained in detail on pages 7
~ and 8 under BIAS/REC Calibration.
RECORD REC MUTE NG po) ol
L/MONO MIC BIAS/REC CALIBRATION
BIAS REC LEVEL
~--@® PEAK LEVEL Meters