Tape Recording - Aiwa XR-FA500 Operating Instructions Manual

TAPE RECORDING

To record a CD
Use only type I (normal) tapes.
1 Press zPUSH EJECT to open the cassette holder.
2 Insert the recordable tape.
Insert with the exposed side down, and the side to be
recorded on first facing out from the unit. Press zPUSH
EJECT to close the cassette holder.
3 Hold down SHIFT and press REV MODE on the
remote repeatedly to select the reverse mode.
To record on one side only, select p.
To record on both sides, select [.
If selecting "]" mode in this step, the reverse mode
changes to "[" when starting recording.
4 Press FUNCTION on the remote repeatedly to
select the CD function, and load the disc.
To record only one track, start play of the track.
5 Press SYNCHRO REC.
The unit enters the recording pause mode, and "REC"
indicator flashes on the display.
6 Press w REC START/REC PAUSE to start
recording.
"MUTING" flashes in the display for 2 seconds and
recording starts.
When only a track is to be recorded, CD playing returns
to the beginning of the current track and recording starts.
•Volume or tone adjustment(s) does not affect recording.
•"NO TAB" is displayed if you attempt to record a tape
with the tab broken off.
To record a selected set of tracks from a CD
Program the desired tracks (see "Programmed play" on page
9) and then press SYNCHRO REC.
To record radio programs and
external equipment
Use only type I (normal) tapes.
1 Press zPUSH EJECT to open the cassette holder.
2 Insert the recordable tape.
3 Hold down SHIFT and press REV MODE on the
remote repeatedly to select the reverse mode.
4 Prepare the source.
To record radio programs, press TUNER/BAND and tune
in the desired station.
To record from connected external equipment, press AUX
and prepare the equipment.
5 Press wREC START/REC PAUSE twice to start
recording.
When recording input from connected equipment,
manually start playback of the source.
Recording from CDs can also be made in this way.
To do that, press CD and start the playback in step 4.
To stop recording
Press s.
To pause recording (only for TUNER or AUX source)
Press wREC START/REC PAUSE. Press again to resume.
To record a 4-second blank space (only for recording
with only wREC START/REC PAUSE)
Inserting 4-second blank spaces may help you locate the
beginning of the track on other equipment with the "Music
Sensor" function.
1 Press d TAPE (REC MUTING) on the unit during
recording or in recording pause mode.
"MUTING" flashes in the display for 4 seconds (a blank
space is added) and then the unit enters recording pause
mode.
2 Press wREC START/REC PAUSE to resume recording.
To record a blank space shorter than 4 seconds, press again
while "MUTING" flashes.
To record a blank space longer than 4 seconds, press again
after the unit enters recording pause mode.
Each time the button is pressed, a 4-second blank space is
added.
To erase a tape
1 Insert the tape. Set the tape to the desired point if needed.
2 Press AUX.
If optional equipment is connected to the AUX IN jacks, turn
it off.
3 Press wREC START/REC PAUSE twice.
To prevent accidental erasure
Remove the plastic tab of the cassette tape with a screwdriver
or other pointed tool. To record on the tape again, cover the
detection slot with adhesive tape.
Side A
Tab for side A
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