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Operating Instructions

Stereo Radio Cassette Recorder
The numbers - ; - refer to page numbers.
Connecting the stereo earphones and the remote control

(See =.)

Using the hold function
(See =.) This function prevents the unit from operating when a button is pressed in error. Use this function to prevent the following situations: A. While not in use, playback or radio reception starts inadvertently and the battery runs out. B. Playback, radio reception or recording is interrupted while the unit is in use. Both the main unit and the remote control have this function, but each works independently. To use this function, set [HOLD] to the on position (hold mode). Before using the buttons, be sure to set [HOLD] to the off position.

Power Sources

(See :-<.)

Selecting reverse mode

(from the main unit only) Press [PRESET/TAPE MODE] and then press [RADIO ON/BAND, b/l ]. Each time this operation is repeated, the display changes as follows. !# : Both the forward and the reverse sides are played once. : One side is played.

Presetting stations

You can store each station separately as follows. (Total: 30 stations) AM 1-10 FM 1-10 TV 1-10 1. Tune in the desired station. 2. Press [PRESET/TAPE MODE] and then press and hold one of memory buttons ([1], [2], [3], [4], [5]). Three beeps can be heard. To select a memory channel from 6 to 10 Press [PRESET/TAPE MODE] twice and then press and hold one of memory buttons ([1], [2], [3], [4], [5]). To recall a preset station Press [PRESET/TAPE MODE] and then press one of memory buttons ([1], [2], [3], [4], [5]). To select 6 to 10, press [PRESET/TAPE MODE] twice and then press one of memory buttons ([1], [2], [3], [4], [5]). From remote control, press [i] or [j] to change in sequence.

Recording

Recording from the stereo microphone

(See pages H-I.)

: Both sides record (Forward#Reverse) : One side only records. Tape mode X2 :Long play (Doubles the recording time, e. g., 120 min. on a 60 min. tape.) (no display):Normal recording Use the same mode when playing the tape.

Tape Operation

Listening to a tape

(See >-?.)

To change tape direction
From the main unit, press [TAPE/21, X2 ] during playback. From the remote control, press and hold [21/] during playback.

Blank control function

(from the main unit only) Press [PRESET/TAPE MODE] and then press [OFF// , BLANK CONTROL] to display BLANK. Reduces the noise between tracks and when a silence of more than 13 seconds is detected during playback, the tape fast forwards until the next song is found. To cancel, do the same as above.

Fast forward and rewind

From the main unit, press [i/FF, 1 REP] (fast forward) or [j/REW, NR] (rewind) in the stop mode. From the remote control, press [i] (fast forward) or [j] (rewind) in the stop mode.

Recording from the radio

1. 2. Press [PRESET/TAPE MODE] and then press [TAPE/21, X2 ] to select the tape mode. Tune in the desired station. (See steps 1-4 of pages B-C.) Open the cassette compartment and insert the cassette. (Main unit) Slide and hold [REC, REC PAUSE] (Remote control) While pressing and holding [REC], press [21/]. , BLANK CONTROL] on the To stop the recording, press [OFF// main unit or [21/] on the remote control. , BLANK CONTROL] on the To turn off the radio, press [OFF// main unit or press and hold [21/] on the remote control. Beat proof function (See J.) When an AM broadcast is recorded, [FM MODE/B.P.] can be used to reduce unwanted beat signals (whistle) which are sometimes present. Set the selector to whichever position best reduces these beat signals. 3. 4.
Finding the start of the song
You can skip songs (up to 9) each time the button is pressed. From the main unit, press [i/FF, 1 REP] or [j/REW, NR] during playback. From the remote control, press [i] (fast forward) or [j] (rewind) during playback.
Repeating a song (One-repeat function)
(from the main unit only) Press [PRESET/TAPE MODE] and then press [i/FF, 1 REP] during playback to display REP. To cancel, do the same as above.

For overseas use

Select the allocation setting according to your area. 1. Press [RADIO ON/BAND, / ] to power on. 2. Press and hold [RADIO ON/BAND, / ] for more than 5 seconds. 3. While the setting like J is displayed, press [i/FF, 1 REP] or [j/REW, NR] to select the allocation setting. (See E.) J : for Japan E : for Europe, etc. U : for U.S.A, etc. 4. While the setting is displayed, press [PRESET/TAPE MODE] for more than 5 seconds. Changing allocation settings erases the stations stored in the memory.

Radio Operation

Listening to the radio

(See B-C.)

To listen to a tape recorded with Dolby B NR
(from the main unit only) Press [PRESET/TAPE MODE] and then press [j/REW, NR] during playback to display NR. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
To obtain better reception
AM:Try various directions to obtain optimum reception. FM:Extend the earphone cord. Selecting FM monaural (See D.) Set [FM MODE/B.P.] to [MONO]. This will reduce noise and provide clear reception, but the broadcast will not be heard in stereo.

Quick skip

Skip about 10 seconds, backward and forward. From the main unit, press and hold [i/FF, 1 REP] or [j/REW, NR] during playback. From the remote control, press and hold [i ] (forward) or [j ] (backward) during playback.

Record time counter

(from remote control only)
Press [ , REC TIME-SOUND] during recording. Displayed in 1 minute units from 0 to 239. To change the display, press [ , REC TIME-SOUND]. Alternately displays the counter and either MIC, when recording with the microphone, or the frequency of the station being recorded. To reset the counter, press and hold [ , REC TIME-SOUND].
To temporarily stop the recording
From the main unit, slide [REC, REC PAUSE] during recording. From the remote control, press [REC] during recording. To resume the recording, do the same as above.

Monitoring

The sound being recorded can be monitored through the stereo earphones. The volume adjustment can be done using the volume control.

Changing the Tone

Press [ , REC TIME-SOUND] during playback or radio reception. (no display) : Normal sound. S-XBS : This will boost the low frequency range. TRAIN : This lessens high sounds that tend to disturb the people around you when riding the train. RQTT0399
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