Instruction Manual

PREPARATIONS
BEFORE OPERATION
CASSETTE TAPES
Usable tapes
For playback, use normal (type I), CrOz (type II), and metal (type
IV) tapes.
The proper bias and equalization to suit the type of tape are
selected automatically.
For recording, use a normal (type I) tape.
Tape slack
Take up any slack in the tape with a pencil or similar tool before use.
Slack tape may break or jam in the mechanism. Q
120-minute or longer tapes
These are extremely thin and easily deformed or damaged. They
are not recommended.
To prevent accidental erasure
Break off the plastic tabs on the cassette tape after recording, with
a screwdriver or other pointed tool. -> [0
® Side A
® Tab for side A
To record on the tape again, cover the tab openings with cello
phane tape.
■DEMO
DEMO (DEMONSTRATION) MODE
When you first connect the AC cord, the display window demon
strates the unit’s preset functions.
When the power is turned on, the DEMO display is hidden by the
operation display. When the power is turned off, it is restored.
To cancel DEMO mode B
Press the DEMO button.
To reenter DEMO mode
Press the DEMO button again.
DEMO
After a power interruption
The unit enters DEMO mode.
DIRECT PLAY FUNCTIONS
You can turn the unit on and start playback immediately by pressing
one of the direct play buttons. Press the TUNER/BAND button to
listen to the tuner, the TAPE button to listen to a tape, or the CD
button or DISC DIRECT PLAY buttons to listen to discs loaded in
the disc compartment.
NOTE
If the power is on, pressing the CD button or the TAPE button
selects a source to be played. Press the button to start play.
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