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TDX-85 DUAL CASSETTE DECK OWNER’S MANUAL CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT CAUTION REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
IMPORTANT SATETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: “Note to CATV system installer: • This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention Read all of these instructions. • to Section 820-40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper Save these instructions for later use. •...
CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................2 CONTENTS ................................3 PRECAUTIONS.................................4 Read This Before Operating..........................4 Handling the Cassette tape ...........................4 CONNECTIONS ................................5 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS..........................6 Front Panel................................6 OPERATIONS ................................7 Basic Operations ..............................7 Continuous play of cassette tape ..........................7 Playing by use of SKIP button..........................8 Recording of a cassette tape..........................8 Dubbing of a cassette tape............................9 OPERATION ACCORDING TO SELECTED MODE ....................10...
PRECAUTIONS Head demagnetization Read This Before Operating The head assembly should be demagnetized after about each 50 hours of use in order to maintain good sound Choose the installation location of your unit carefully. Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or close to a source of quality.
Connect the other end of the remote control cable to the rear of the matching STR-84 or PLR-85 receiver. The remote control function of this tape deck will only operate when connected to a matching Techwood receiver. IMPORTANT : A remote control is not included with this tape deck.
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Front Panel 1. POWER STANDBY / ON button and Indicator 9. Pause button ( ) and Indicator Press the button When you need to stop the tape temporaily 2. Cassette Holder during recording or playing. 3. Deck I operation button 10.
OPERATIONS Basic Operations Continuous Play of cassette tape This function is to play a cassette tape continuously until 1. Open the cassette holder by pressing “ ” PUSH OPEN you stop the operation of the cassette tape. lightly and insert the desired tape into either of the cassette holders.
Playing by use of SKIP button Recording of a cassette tape This function is used when you want to listen to the previous A cassette can only be recorded in Deck II. Select the source to record from on your amplifier (CD, or next music item while playing the cassette tape.
To Prevent erasing of recorded sound Dubbing of a cassette tape Tab for side1 Tab for side2 The tab with driver 1. Open the cassette holder by pressing “ ” PUSH OPEN lightly and insert the tape to be played into Deck I and the tape to be recorded on into Deck II.
OPERATION ACCORDING TO SELECTED MODE While playing, dubbing or recording the operation of the deck will be determined according to mode selection switch. Mode When a tape is played only in one direction to Deck I When playing a side 1 of the cassette tape. Play its end, deck will stop automatically.
TROUBLESHOOTING To determine any problem with your tape deck, always check the most obvious possible causes first. If any problem still remains after your have checked the items below, consult your nearest TECHWOOD dealer. Problem Probable Cause Remedy No sound while the tape is operating.
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