Sharp GF-800Z Operation Manual

ENGLISH

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PRECAUTIONS 1
NAMES OF CONTROLS 2
BUILT-IN CLOCK/TIMER 4

POWER SOURCE .............................................. 5

SPEAKER BOX 7
COMMON FUNCTIONS 8
RADIO OPERATION 10

LOADING CASSETTE TAPES ..... .....11

CASSETTE PLAYBACK 12
RECORDING 15
HOW TO USE BUILT-IN TIMER 17
USE WITH MICROPHONES (not supplied) 19
USE WITH EXTERNAL UNITS 20
MAINTENANCE 21
SPECIFICATIONS 21

Note for users in Australia: For other countries:

Copyright may.exist in material you wish to record. Copying Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works
or broadcasting such material without permission of the which must not be recorded without the authority of the
relevant licensee(s) or owner(s) of the copyright is prohibited owner of the copyright. Please refer to relevant law in your
by law. SHARP is not in a position to authorise the copying country.
or broadcasting of copyright materials and nothing in this
OPERATION MANUAL should be implied as giving that
authority.

The last letter of the model name on the catalogue, packing case, etc. indicates the colour of the product.
Operations and specifications are the same for all units regardless of the cabinet colour.

• The photograph shows GF-800Z(D},a dark grey model.

PRECAUTIONS

Do not expose the unit to rain or mois­ture, as this will result in damage to
internal circuitry.

Do not expose the unit to temperature
higer than 60°C (140°F). This includes
leaving the unit inside closed vehicles,
placing it in direct sunlight or in the
vicinity of heaters, etc.

Do not locate or store the unit in humid

or dusty places for a long time.

Do not apply petroleum, any organic
solvents, or insecticides to the cabinet
surface, as this may result in cracking or
other surface damage.

Do not apply oil to any part of the
mechanical unit.

Be sure to hold the AC supply plug —
NOT THE LEAD — when removing the
plug from the AC outlet. Removing the
plug by pulling the lead may result in
damaged or broken connections.

Remove the AC supply lead before servic­ing or cleaning heads, pinch rollers, etc.
Do not remove the unit's cover, as it may
result in electric shock or malfunction.
Refer all services and repairs to your local
SHARP dealers.

Do not use this unit with AC voltages other than those
specified, as it may result in damage, fire, etc. SHARP may
NOT be held responsible for damage resulting from using the
unit with the voltage not specified.

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NAMES OF CONTROLS

Tweeter

Woofer

FM/SW1/SW2 Telescopic Rod Antenna
Band Selector: BAND

Fine Tuning Control: FINE TUNING

FM Stereo Indicator: FM STEREO

Tuning Control: TUNING

FM Mode Switch: FM MODE

Automatic-off Timer Switch

(Sleep Timer): SLEEP ON/OFF

Automatic-on Timer Switch

(Wake up Timer): TIMER ON/OFF

Power Switch: POWER

Level Meter: LEVEL'

METER

Power Indicator:

Function Selector
Buttons:

FUNCTION

• Do not press more
than two FUNC­TION buttons at
once.

Clock/Timer Display

Hour Digit Button: HOUR'
Minute Digit Button:

MINUTE

Right Channel Volume Control:
RIGHT/VOLUME

Left Channel Volume Control:

LEFT/VOLUME
Graphic Equalizer Controls:

GRAPHIC EQUALIZER

Clock Adjust Button;
ADJUST

APLD/APPS Set Button: SET

APLD/APPS Clear Button: CLEAR

APLD/APPS Programme Set Indicators

APPS End-Pause Indicator: END PAUSE

Pause Button: PAUSE

Stop/Eject Button: STOP/EJECT

Fast Forward/Forward APLD Button: FF

Rewind/Reverse APLD Button: REW

Play Button: PLAY

Tape Selector: TAPE

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REAR PANEL

External DC Power Supply Socket: DC 15V

AC Power Supply Socket: AC INPUT

External Speaker Sockets: EXT SP

Beat Cancel Switch: BEAT CANCEL

Battery Compartment

Earth Terminal: GND (PHONO)
Phono/Line Input Sockets: INPUT R/L
Input Selector: LINE IN/PHONO INPUT
Line Output Sockets: LINE OUT

Speaker Release Knob

Speaker Lead Holder

DECK 2 OPERATION

Tape Counter and Reset Button

Record Indicator: RECORD
Fast Forward/Cue Button: FF

Stop/Eject Button: STOP/EJECT

Pause Button: PAUSE
Rewind/Review Button: REW

-Play Button: PLAY

-Record Button: RECORD

-Tape Selector: TAPE [2]

Dubbing Start Button: DUBBING START
Dubbing Speed Button: DUBBING SPEED
Playback Mode Selector: CONT PLAY

Headphones Socket: PHONES

Flight Microphone Socket: R/EXTMIC

Left Microphone Socket: L/EXT MIC

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HOUR button: Hour digits advance

one at a time if the button is
pressed. If the button is pressed
for more than two seconds,
hour digits advance continuous­ly.

MINUTE button: Minute digits

advance one at a time if the
button is pressed. If the button
is pressed for more than two
seconds, minute digits advance
continuously with five minutes
increment.

Press the ADJUST button with a pencil or ball-point

pen at the moment another time piece shows the "00"
second reading.

Set the TIMER/CLOCK/SLEEP Selector to the CLOCK
position.

While pressing the ADJUST button with a pencil or ball­point pen, at first, press the HOUR button to set hour
digits for current time. Then press the MINUTE button
to set minute digits.

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CLOCK SETTING

BUILT-IN CLOCK/TIMER

TIMER BATTERY

• Set a timer battery before placing the main batteries.

• Replace the battery once a year.

Lay the unit face down on a soft cloth so as not to

damage the unit. Then, remove the battery compart-

Set a new battery — UM/SUM-3, R6 or equivalent —
into the timer battery compartment.

• If the battery is placed with reversed polarity, the
timer display may be damaged.

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4

POWER SOURCE

BATTERY OPERATION

Placing Batteries

• Set the POWER switch to the OFF position.
Remove the battery compartment cover as described on

page 4.

Place ten new batteries (1.5V cell x 10) - UM/SUM-1 or
R20 type — into the compartment.

Replace the battery compartment cover.

Battery Operation

The unit is automatically changed to battery operation if the
AC power supply lead or car battery adaptor is disconnected
from the unit.

Set this battery
finally by push­ing them toward
the (—) terminal.

• When batteries become weak, recording sometimes becomes
impossible, even though radio broadcasts may be audibly

received. Batteries should be replaced at once.

• Be sure to keep battery contact parts clean. Dust accumula­tions between batteries and battery terminals may result in
imperfect contacts, and may even prevent the unit from
operating.

Improper use of batteries may cause leakage or explosion.

Therefore, observe the following precautions:

(1) Correctly insert batteries with their polarity as indicated on

the unit.

(2) Avoid using new batteries and old ones together — when

one battery needs to be replaced, change others at the same
time.

(3) Do not use batteries of different kinds together. Batteries of

the same size may differ in voltage.

(4) Remove all the batteries from the unit when they are weak or

when not in use for extended period of time.

(5) Batteries are available in two types: rechargeable and non-

rechargeable. Before use, carefully read the cautions on the
battery.

• Precautions for Battery Use

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AC OPERATION

AC SUPPLY VOLTAGE SELECTOR

Check the setting of the voltage selector before connecting
the AC supply plug to an AC outlet. If necessary, change the
setting as follows:

WARNING

When this unit is not in use, also before attempting any
internal examination, pull the mains plug out of the wall
socket.

Loosen the screw of the supply voltage selector.

Slide the panel right or left, until the correct voltage
reading is seen on either side. Secure the screw.

CONNECTION TO THE AC OUTLET

Connect the AC supply lead to the AC supply socket of the
unit. Then, connect the AC supply plug to an AC outlet.
Supply is either 110V - 1 27V or 220V - 240V.

• Inserting the AC supply lead into the unit automatically
disconnects the batteries.

• An AC power supply should be used whenever possible in
order to conserve battery power.

• Remove the batteries when using the AC power for a long
time.

AC PLUG ADAPTOR

In areas (or countries) where an AC outlet as shown in
illustration (3) is used, connect the unit using the AC

plug adaptor supplied with the unit, as illustrated. The

AC plug adaptor is not included in areas where the AC

wall outlet and AC supply plug can be directly connected

(See illustrations (1)and (2) ).

Note for users in Australia:

An AC plug adaptor is not included in units, for
Australian Standard plug is attached to an AC cord
supplied.

AC 110- 127V

AC 220 - 240V

CAR BATTERY OPERATION

Use car battery adaptor AD-118N (not supplied), for 12V car
battery. Connection of the adaptor to the DC 15V input on
the rear panel of the unit and cigarette lighter socket of the
car will cut out the internal batteries.

The center pin is a negative polarity. Use the specified car

battery adaptor because polarity is different in manufac-

turers.

Car battery adaptor AD-118N
(not supplied)

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SPEAKER BOX

•Set the POWER switch to the OFF position before connecting speakers.

HOW TO INSTALL SPEAKERS TO THE
UNIT

HOW TO USE SPEAKERS SEPARATELY

1 Align the grooves of the speaker box to the protruding

portion of the main body.

2 Lower the speaker box until it becomes the same height

to the main body.

1 Disconnect the plugs from the EXT SP sockets at the rear

of the unit.

2 То unlock the speaker, slide the RELEASE knob at the

rear of the speaker box in the direction as shown in illust­ration, and then lift the box to remove it from the main
body while holding the RELEASE knob.

CORRELATION BETWEEN SPEAKERS AND UNIT

• The speakers' maximum input power is 26W.

Do not connect the speakers to an amplifier with a maximum
output power of more than 26W, as this may damage the speakers.

Caution

Do not short-circuit the EXT SP (External Speaker) outputs

or leads, positive and negative polalities at both right and/or

left speakers, since it may damage the audio output circuit of
the amplifier.

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• Connecting speakers with less than 8 ohms impedance to the
unit may damage the electric circuitry in the amplifier section
of the unit.

3 After extending the desired length of the speaker leads,

connect the plugs to the EXT SP sockets.

3 Open out the two speaker leads in order to reach the EXT

SP sockets. And connect the plugs to the EXT SP sockets.
Put the speaker leads into the grooves in the speaker box
and main unit as shown in illustration.

RELEASE Knob

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COMMON FUNCTIONS

•POWER SWITCH

Before starting any function such as decks and radio, set
the POWER switch to the ON position. If the deck is in
operation, turn the POWER switch off after stopping tape
transport by pressing the "± STOP/EJECT button.
The deck is not turned off even after turning the POWER
switch off while the sleep timer or automatic ON timer is
in operation.

• DUBBING SPEED SWITCH

Set this switch to the NORMAL position, except when using
the high speed dubbing function.
If you set it to the HIGH position when a tape is played
back, the equalizer circuit for high speed operation will be
actuated and the high range of the tape will be reduced.

MECHANICAL NOTES

NOTE FOR SOFT-TOUCH MECHANISM

When the batteries are too weak, the unit will not function by
pressing the PLAY button or • REC button, and then the

• PLAY button or • REC button can not be returned com-

pletely by pressing the STOP/EJECT button. In that case,
change the batteries or use an AC supply lead without opening
the cassette compartment.

MODE SELECTION

Before changing from one mode to another while the unit is in
operation for recording, playback, fast forward or rewind mode,
press the STOP/EJECT button.
For the APLD operation, it is not necessary to press the
STOP/EJECT button in advance : to set it press the FF or

REW button.

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•VOLUME CONTROLS

To control output sound level, use the LEFT VOLUME

control for left channel level and RIGHT VOLUME control

for right channel level.

LOUDNESS CIRCUIT

When listening to the radio or a tape at low volume settings,
the built-in loudness circuit is automatically activated to
compensate for tone deficiencies.

• GRAPHIC EQUALIZER CONTROLS

• By setting all GRAPHIC EQUALIZER controls to the
center position, ("0" position) the frequency response
become flat.

• Set a control of a specific range upward (toward +10 posi­tion) to emphasize the sound in the particular range, or
set it downward (toward —10 position) to diminish the
sound.

• If the sound is too bright, set 1.8 kHz and 3.1 kHz controls
downward. Then, it become less bright and comfortable to
listen to.

• To reduce tape hysteresis noise, set 10kHz and 16 kHz con­trols downward accordingly.

100Hz

To emphasize or diminish low pitch sound like that of
electric base, pipe organ or bass drum.

180Hz

To emphasize or diminish middle low pitch sound like that of
slide trombone.

310Hz

To emphasize or diminish upper low pitch sound like that of
violoncello or bass voice.

550Hz

To emphasize or diminish middle pitch sound which ex­presses volume of the music and sound like that of male
vocals.

1 kHz
To emphasize or diminish upper middle pitch sound like that
of piano, brass instruments or female vocals.

1.8 kHz
To emphasize or diminish lower high pitch sound like that of
percussion instruments or trumpets.

3.1 kHz

To emphasize or diminish middle high pitch sound like that
of string instruments.

5.5 kHz
To emphasize or diminish high pitch sound like that of high
range of string instruments.

10 kHz

To emphasize or diminish upper high pitch sound like that of
cymbals or triangles.

16 kHz
To emphasize or diminish highest pitch sound like that of
highest part of pipe organ.

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RADIO OPERATION

Refer to the instructions on page 8.

Press the RADIO button of the FUNCTION selector.

Slide the BAND selector to the FM, AM, SW1 or SW2 posi­tion.

Rotate the TUNING control until the desired broadcast is
received. The FINE TUNING control functions only for
SW1 and SW2 bands.

With the BAND selector in the FM position, set the FM
MODE switch to the STEREO position.
Even with the FM MODE switch in STEREO position, mono
broadcasts can be. received if the station is not transmitting
a stereo programme at that time. If stereo reception is
unsatisfactory, set the FM MODE switch to the MONO
position.

• Adjust volume and sound quality (refer to instructions on page

9).

• ADJUSTING THE ANTENNA Adjust the aerial appropriately to obtain the best reception on the band selected.

FM BROADCASTS
Raise and extend the telescopic rod

aerial. Adjust the position and length of
the antenna until FM boradcast recep­tion signal is at peak strength.

AM OR SW1 BROADCASTS
Turn or locate the unit to receive peak

signal strength of the AM or SW1

broadcast.

SW1 OR SW2 BROADCASTS

Raise and extend the telescopic rod

aerial vertically to its full length.

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LOADING CASSETTE TAPES

TAPE SLACK

Tighten any loose tape with a pencil or ball-point pen before
inserting the cassette into the unit, as shown at the left
figure.

LOADING

1 Press the STOP/EJECT button of Deck 1 or Deck 2

respectively.

2 Load a cassette tape into the compartment so that the

title of the tape to be used is facing outwards.
Close the compartment lid.

SETTING OF TAPE SELECTORS

The unit is furnished with independent tape selector switches
for Deck respectively.
According to the deck to be used, the designated switch
should be set to the proper position before beginning play­back or recording, in order to match the bias and equaliza­tion circuits with the cassette tape being used.

• Refer to the following chart, and set the switch to the appropriate settings.
The unit has been adjusted to

match the following cassette
tapes.

• Normal and low-noise tapes

.... Sharp SD, Maxell UD

• Metal tape .... Sharp MX,

Maxell MX

Cassette Tape Selection

• Use only well-known brands of tape.

• Use of C-120 (120 minutes) cassettes is not recommended.
The extreme thinness of this tape may result in breakage
or other problems.

• Stretched tapes will run at uneven speed and will distort
anything recorded on them.

NOTES FOR STORING CASSETTE TAPES

• Do not leave cassettes near the objects with strong magnetic
field, such as radio, TV sets or loudspeakers. Strong
magnetic field may reduce the tape sensitivity or even
damage the recordings.

• Do not store cassettes for extended period of time in hot,
moist or dusty places.

All cassette tapes are provided with tabs which, when in
place, allow tape erasure. If the tab (A or B/1 or 2) is
removed, the tape on that side cannot be recorded or erased.

(The • RECORD button will not function.)

The tape can be re-recorded or erased by covering the tab
holes with tape.

PROTECTING CASSETTE TAPE AGAINST ERASURE

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CASSETTE PLAYBACK

• Since treble is emphasised on tapes recorded with Dolby NR
system, for playback of such tapes with this unit, lowering

treble slightly with the GRAPHIC EQUALIZER controls
makes for easier listening.

• When playing a tape with Deck 1, set the DUBBING SPEED
selector switch to the NORMAL position. At the HIGH posi­tion, the equalizer circuit for high speed operation is activated
and the high range will be lowered.

Load a pre-recorded cassette into the cassette compartment

of Deck 1 and/or Deck 2 and set the tape selector switches

(refer to instructions on page 11).

Refer to the instructions on page 8.

Press the TAPE button of the FUNCTION selector.

INDIVIDUAL PLAYBACK |

Set the CONT PLAY switch to the position.

Press the • PLAY button of Deck 1 or Deck 2 to begin play-

back.

SEQUENTIAL PLAYBACK |

Sequential playback starts with Deck 1 first and then Deck 2,
or vice versa can be performed.

Press the PLAY button of the Deck to be played first.
Then, the first Deck will start.

Set the CONT PLAY switch to the position.

Press the • PLAY button of the Deck to be played finally.
(Playback of the Cassette Deck to be played finally will
begin when the Cassette Deck played first has ended)

[SIMULTANEOUS PLAYBACK[

Set the CONT PLAY switch to the[1]&/or[2]position.

Press the • PLAY buttons of Deck 1 and Deck 2 simultane-

ously.

The stereo audio reproduction from both cassettes will be

mixed and reproduced concurrently from the speakers.

• Adjust volume and sound quality (refer to instructions on page

9.)

TO INTERRUPT PLAYBACK

Press the II PAUSE button to discontinue playback temporarily.
The tape will stop at the point where this button is pressed. The
playback will be resumed from this point when the II PAUSE
button is pressed again.

HOW TO STOP THE TAPE

To stop the tape when the unit is in the recording, playback, fast
forward, rewind or APLD mode, press the
button.

FULL AUTO STOP SYSTEM

When the tape is reached to the end while the unit is in the
recording, playback, fast forward, rewind mode, the full auto
stop system is activated, and it automatically set the deck to the
stop mode.

• The auto-stop system may not be functioned when the unit is
battery powered and the batteries are weak.

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APLD (Auto Program Locate Device) and APPS (Auto Program Pause System)

SHARP has solved one of the main drawbacks of cassette play in comparison with record play: That of finding the beginning
or end of a selection. To eliminate the need for trial, error and delay, APLD was developed to automatically scan a tape for
the blank space between recording, and to either start playback from the beginning of the recording following the space.
By using the APPS, desired number of musics can be reproduced and then the unit is set to pause mode automatically.
APLD/APPS is available only on Deck 1.

APLD OPERATION-

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• In order to change search direction of the APLD, press the
STOP/EJECT button first to stop tape transport and

perform all steps for APLD operation again.

APPS OPERATION

1 Count the number of blank spaces (musical gaps) on the

tape between the current tape position and the desired
selection.
Enter that number into memory by pressing the SET
button the same number of times. The corresponding
APLD/APPS indicator will illuminate.

• It is necessary to enter the APLD number only when
wishing to skip more than one space on the tape.

• When pressing the CLEAR button, the APLD/APPS
indicator will extinguish.

2 If the deck 1 is not in the playback mode, press

PLAY button.

3Press the button if the blank space or spaces are

searched forward. Press the button if they are
searched backward.

4 In order to discontinue APLD operation in progress,

press the CLEAR button, and the deck will return to the
playing mode

5 When Deck 1 reaches the desired space between selec-

tions, it will automatically release the button or

button and start playback of the desired selec-

tion.

APLD Pause Control:

If it is desired to stop the tape at the beginning of the selec­tion, press the II PAUSE button prior to performing the
APLD operations.

Press the • PLAY button of Deck 1 to start playback.

Count the number of selections to be played back, and
enter that number into memory by pressing the SET
button the same number of times.

• As spaces are passed during playback, the indicator
shows the number of selections remaining to be played.

• Press the CLEAR button to release the APPS function,
and start normal playback from the point.

When the last selection is reached to the end, the tape will

stop automatically, and the END PAUSE indicator will
illuminate. The button will not be released.

Release the END PAUSE function by pressing the
CLEAR button. While the END PAUSE indicator illumi­nates, Deck 1 and Deck 2 will not function.

• Other operation such as cassette tape ejection has to be
done after the APPS is finished and the unit is in the
pause mode, the STOP/EJECT button for the Deck

1 and 2 have to be pressed before the operation.

• The APLD/APPS can only accommodate numbers up to 5. To
locate selection separated by more than 5 spaces, have the
APLD/APPS locate the fifth space, the reactivate for the

additional number of spaces necessary to reach the desired
selection.

• You can change the APLD/APPS numbers while APLD/APPS
is functioning.

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v Notes

For APLD

• When the APLD is functioning (searching for a programmed
item forward or reverse), the speakers may emit a light high­pitched sound. This is not due to any malfunction of the unit.

For APPS

• Do not allow the APPS function to remain engaged for ex­tended period as it may damage the tape or pinch roller. When
playback shall not be continued, press the
button, and also press the CLEAR button.

• At times of simultaneous playback, or dubbing from Deck 1 to
Deck 2, if the APPS is activated, both decks will be stopped.

• When the music is gradually faded out, the APPS may be acti-

vated before the end of the music.

• When pressing the II PAUSE button or

button after setting the APPS music number, the number

will decrease by one.
If only one music number is set, the END PAUSE indicator
will illuminate. In this case, press the CLEAR button.

For both APLD and APPS

• If the APLD/APPS function is activated near the end of a
selection, one programme may be skipped. Check by watching
the APLD/APPS indicator as it is displayed.

• The APLD/APPS may not function perfectly at all times with
tape containing the following characteristics:
a. The recorded signal on the tape is of an intermittent nature

(speech, music with silent passages etc.).

b. The recorded signal on the tape contains soft classical

music, solo performance, modern jazz, etc.
с The recorded signal on the tape is of low strength.
d. The recorded programme items are separated by less than a

three-second spaces (during which there occurs no signal).
e. The recorded programme items are separated by spaces

which are not free of noise or stray signals.

• Avoid leaving the unit in the vicinity of powerful magnetic
fields, such as those generated by TV sets, dynamos or other
electrical appliances.

FAST FORWARD OR REWIND: DECK 1 AND DECK 2

• Press the button if the deck is in a mode

other than neutral.

Fast Forward

In order to rapidly advance the tape in the same direction as

playback, press the button.

Rewind

To rewind the tape in the opposite direction to playback,
press the button.

Auto Stop

The unit automatically returns to the stop mode when the
tape is reached to the end.

How to Stop Tape

To stop the tape when the unit is in the fast forward or
rewind mode, press the button.

• For fast forward winding or rewinding of short sections of

the tape, the CUE and REVIEW functions may be used,
accordingly

CUE

During playback on Deck 2, press the button to,

advance the tape in the same direction as playback.

REVIEW

During playback on Deck 2, press the button to
rewind short sections of the tape.

• Fast Winding will continue as long as the button is

pressed and playback will be resumed from the point where
the button is released.

CUE AND REVIEW (SKIPPING): Possible only for Deck 2

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RECORDING

RECORDING FROM THE BUILT-IN RADIO

• When recording important selections, be sure to make a pre­liminary test to ensure that the desired material is being
properly recorded.

• The ALC (Automatic Record Level Control) circuit auto­matically controls the level of input signal strength used for
recording.

Load a cassette into the Deck 2 cassette compartment (refer
to instructions on page 11). Make sure that the protection
tabs are intact (refer to page 11).
Set the tape selector switches of Deck 2 to their proper
position.

Tune in to the desired station (refer to instructions on page

10.)

Press the II PAUSE button of Deck 2.

Press the button. This will also engage the
PLAY button.

Press the II PAUSE button again to release it and begin re­cording.

• The VOLUME and GRAPHIC EQUALIZER controls may be
adjusted without effecting the recording level of the input
signal.

TO PAUSE RECORDING

Press the II PAUSE button.
The tape will stop at this point. To resume recording from the
same point, release the II PAUSE button by pressing it again.

AFTER USE

All buttons will be released automatically when the tape is
reached to the end. However, radio reception will continue,
uninterrupted. If it is desired to turn the radio off at this time,
set the POWER switch to the OFF position.

DIGITAL TAPE COUNTER (function only with Deck 2)

Press the RESET button at the side of
the counter to reset it to "000". The
counter will advance while recording or
playback, and it provides a useful
eference during these operations.

BEAT CANCEL SWITCH (on rear panel)

BEAT CANCEL

When AM, SW1 or SW2 radio reception
is hampered by interference, set the
BEAT CANCEL switch on the back of
the unit to one of the following posi­tions: А, В or С by which the interfer­ence will be reduced apparently.

MAKING BLANK SPACES FOR APLD AND APPS

To operate the APLD/APPS correctly, there must be a space of
at least 4-second duration between each item on the tape. In
order to edit blank (non-signal space) on the tape, follow the
instructions below.

• Check to ensure that Deck 1 is out of operation.

1 Press the II PAUSE button on Deck 2 at the end of recording.

2 Press the TAPE button of the FUNCTION selector.

Remove the microphones from the EXT MIC sockets when

connected.

3 Press the button on Deck 2 to release the pause

function, and run the tape for about 5 seconds.

4 Press the button on Deck 2 to stop the tape. The

Space is now edited onto the cassette tape recording.

5 Press the desired button of the FUNCTION selector, and

press the II PAUSE button to release it and begin recording
of the next selection.

• Perform steps 1 — 4 to edit spaces between selections so that
the tape may be used for future APLD/APPS operation.

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• Record ing is possible only Deck 2.

ERASING RECORDED TAPES

Previously recorded materials will be erased automatically
whenever new materials are re-recorded onto the tape. If it
is desired to erase a previously recorded tape without record­ing over it, follow the instructions below.

• Check to ensure that Deck 1 is out of operation.

• Do not connect any microphones to the EXT MIC sockets.

| Load a tape to be erased into the cassette compartment of

Deck 2.

2 Press the TAPE button of the FUNCTION selector.
3 Press the button. This will automatically

engage the button and begin erasing the tape.

DUBBING FROM DECK 1 TO DECK 2

• Normal speed dubbing as well as high-speed dubbing may
be performed with this unit.

Load a pre-recorded cassette tape into the cassette compart­ment of Deck 1, and a cassette tape to be recorded into the
cassette compartment of Deck 2.
Set the TAPE selectors of Deck 1 and Deck 2 to their
proper positions (refer to instructions on page 11).

• Do not connect any microphones to the EXT MIC sockets.

Set the CONT PLAY switch to the [1] &/or [2]position.
Press the TAPE button of the FUNCTION selector.
Set the DUBBING SPEED selector to either the

NORMAL or HIGH speed position.

The NORMAL position permits to dub at the normal
speed.
The HIGH position permits to dub at twice the normal
speed.

• Do not change the setting of the DUBBING SPEED
selector during dubbing.

Press the DUBBING START button. The button
of Deck 1, button and button of
Deck 2 are automatically pressed.

For rest of the operations, refer to the recording section on
the previous page.

DUBBING WITH APLD AND APPS FUNCTIONS

Certain selected materials can be dubbed by using the APLD
or APPS function to locate each desired selection.

| Perform steps 1 - 3 of DUBBING FROM DECK 1 TO

DECK 2 to prepare the unit for dubbing.

2 Locate the beginning of the desired selection by using the

APLD (refer to page 13).

3 Set the desired number of selections to be dubbed with

the SET button (refer to instructions for APPS OPERA­TION on page 13).

4 Press the DUBBING START button.
5 Upon conclusion of dubbing of the preset selections, the

tapes on Deck 1 and Deck 2 will simultaneously stop and
the END PAUSE indicator illuminates.

6 Press the button of Deck 1 and 2.
7 To perform dubbing of subsequent selections, repeat

Steps 1 - 6.

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HOW TO USE BUILT-IN TIMER

To listen to the built-in radio by turning it on, to record radio programmes or to playback a cassette tape at
desired time.

In order to record or playback a tape, load the tape into the
compartment. And in order to listen to the radio, set the
POWER switch to the ON position and tune in to the desired
radio station.

Set the TIMER/CLOCK/SLEEP selector to the TIMER

position. Lower dot of the colon between hour and minute
digits goes out.

Set the timer to desired time which appears on the display
panel by pressing the HOUR button and MINUTE button.

Set the TIMER switch to the ON position.
Then mark appears on the display panel.

Set the POWER switch to the OFF position.
Up to this operation, the radio can be turned on auto­matically at desired time.

To record radio programmes |

Press the • RECORD button.

To playback a cassette tape

Press the button of Deck 1 or 2.

6 The unit starts playing or recording radio programmes or

reproducing the tape automatically at desired time.

7 The unit is turned off automatically at 64 minutes after

desired time.

• If the unit has to be turned off within 64 minutes, set the
TIMER switch to the OFF position. (Once the TIMER switch
is turned off, the timer will not be activated again even if the
TIMER switch will be turned on again.) if the cassette deck is

in operation for playback or recording, press the
EJECT button first and then turn the TIMER switch off.

• The unit may not be turned off if the TIMER switch is turned
off once and turned on again for setting wake-up timer for the

next day. This is because the sleep timer is not cleared to
"00" time.

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To turn the unit off at desired time within 64 minutes

• The radio can be turned off automatically, or cassette deck can
be stopped and then the unit can be turned off automatically
after recording or reproducing.

• The timer can be set either the unit is in operation or it is out
of operation.

Set the TIMER/CLOCK/SLEEP selector to the SLEEP
position. Upper dot of the colon between hour and minute

digits goes out.

• To set the Selector to the SLEEP
position, slide the selector knob toward
the right while pressing the button on
the right side of the Selector.

When the Selector is set to the CLOCK
or TIMER position again, the button
on the right side of the Selector does

not have to be pressed.

Press the MINUTE button to set the SLEEP timer to desired
period of time.

• The time decreases a minute at a time if the button is
pressed.

• If the button is pressed for more than two seconds, the
time decreases continuously.

• If desired period of time is 64 minutes, do not press the

button.

Do not set the period of time shorter than
cassette recording time. Be sure to set the
time which is long enough to stop the tape
by auto-stop, and then turn the unit off by
the timer.

Set the SLEEP switch to the ON position. Then the timer

starts counting down.

Set the POWER switch to the OFF position.

The unit will be turned off after the period set is lapsed.

The SLEEP timer can be set again to 64 minutes after turning
the unit off automatically by setting the TIMER/CLOCK/
SLEEP selector to the CLOCK or the TIMER position once
and then back to the SLEEP position.

• During SLEEP timer operation, current time or TIMER set
time can be displayed by changing the TIMER/CLOCK/SLEEP
selector to either the CLOCK or TIMER position. The SLEEP
operation is still active while displaying those and it can be

restored by selecting back to the SLEEP mode.

To turn the radio off automatically by the SLEEP timer and then turn it on automatically again by the

Automatic ON TIMER.

1 Set the Automatic ON TIMER as described in steps 1 to 4

on the previous page.

2 Set the SLEEP timer as described in steps 1 to 3 on this

page for automatic turn off time.

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USE WITH MICROPHONES (not supplied)

• Microphones have to be 400 ohms to 3 kilo ohms impedance
and equipped with a 6.3 mm diameter plug.

• Howl may occur when increasing the volume too much. In
such a case, decrease the volume or place the microphones as

far as possible from the speakers.

If howl occurs, the ALC circuit operates and the sound of a

microphone becomes small for a while.

• Set the DUBBING SPEED switch to the NORMAL position
before using the microphone. When setting the switch to the
HIGH position, no sound can be introduced from the micro-

phone.

RECORDING FROM MICROPHONES

• Check to ensure that Deck 1 is in the stop mode.

1 Connect two microphone plugs to the MIC right-hand socket

(R) and the MIC left-hand socket (L).

• In the event that a microphone is connected only to the
right or left socket, sound from the microphone will be
recorded from that channel alone.

2 Press the TAPE button of the FUNCTION selector.
3 Perform steps 2 to the end of the instruction for RECORD-

ING FROM THE BUILT-IN RADIO on page 15.

MIXING OF MICROCHONES WITH RADIO, TAPE OR EXTERNAL UNITS

1 Connect the microphones (one or two) to the EXT MIC

sockets.

2 Adjust volume and sound quality (refer to instructions on

page 9).

3 Let's sing a song to the accompaniment of the external units:

tapes, or radio broadcasts.

TO RECORD

Press the TAPE button of FUNCTION selector.
Perform steps 2 to the end of the instruction for RECORDING

FROM THE BUILT-IN RADIO on page 15.

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USE WITH EXTERNAL UNITS

• Before connecting any lead or operating the selector switch,
turn off the power of all units.

RECORD PLAYER

1 Connect the output leads of the record player using

magnetic cartridge (optional) to the PHONO/LINE
INPUT of the unit. Players with ceramic or crystal

cartridges are not suitable for use with the unit. If the

record player is equipped with an earth lead (or terminal),
connect it to the GND terminal of the unit.

2 Set the INPUT selector switch on the rear panel to the

PHONO position.

3 Press the PHONO/LINE button of the FUNCTION

selector.

4 Set the record player in play mode.

TO RECORD

Follow the instructions for RECORDING FROM THE
BUILT-IN RADIO on page 15.

EXTERNAL AMPLIFIER

AUDIO REPRODUCTION THROUGH AN AMPLIFIER

1 Connect the amplifier input (TAPE PB, TAPE IN, etc.) to

the LINE OUT of the unit (with leads having plugs suit­able for fitting into each set of sockets).

2 Prepare the unit for radio operation (refer to page 10) or

cassette playback (refer to page 1 2).

3 Adjust the volume controls of the amplifier to suitable

levels.

RECORDING FROM AMPLIFIER
1 Connect the amplifier output (TAPE REC, TAPE OUT,

etc.) to the PHONO/LINE INPUT of the unit (with leads
that have plugs suitable for fitting into each set of
sockets).

2 Set the INPUT selector switch on the rear panel to the

LINE IN position.

3 Press the PHONO/LINE button of the FUNCTION

selector.

4 Begin recording (refer to the instructions for RECORD-

ING FROM THE BUILT-IN RADIO on page 15).

Headphones have to be 8 ohms to 32 ohms impedance and
be equipped with a 6.3 mm diameter stereo plug.

Connect the headphones plug to the PHONES socket. Then
speaker output will be automatically disconnected. The
volume level can be adjusted with the VOLUME controls.

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To TAPE REC or
TAPE OUT terminal

Record by connecting to the amplifier.

To TAPE PB or
TAPE IN terminal

HEADPHONES

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MAINTENANCE

CLEANING THE TAPE HEADS AND MECHANICAL PARTS

Dirt on the heads will impair the sound qualify of both

recording and play back.

Dust or magnetised particles attached to the capstan or pinch
roller are the direct cause of uneven tape speed during
recording and playback. This is the cause of "wow" and
"flutter", namely tape speed variations below and above
normal speed, respectively.
Clean the heads and mechanical parts frequently to remove
dust and tape residue.

1 Press the buttons of Deck 1 and Deck 2

in order to open the cassette compartments. Remove the
cassette tapes in the compartments.

2 Press the buttons of Deck 1 and Deck 2.

3 Wipe the parts with a soft lint-free cloth or cotton swab

that has been partially soaked in alcohol methylated
spirit), until the heads are free of all dirt and residue
deposits.

DEMAGNETISING THE HEADS

CLEANING THE CABINET (Use only a damp cloth for cleaning the cabinet.)

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SPECIFICATIONS

Power source: AC 110V - 127V and 220 - 240V,

50/60Hz
DC 15V (UM/SUM-1 or R20 type x 10,

or external 15V DC)

Output power: PMPO; 52W (26W + 26W) (AC opera-

tion)

MPO; 40W (20W + 20W) (AC opera-

tion)

RMS; 26W(13W + 13W) (DC opera-

tion, 10% distortion)

Dimensions: Width; 681 mm (26-13/16")

Height; 225 mm (8-7/8")
Depth; 210 mm (8-1/4")

Weight: 8.8kg(19.4lbs.) without batteries

TAPE RECORDER

Tape: Compact cassette tape

Frequency response: 30Hz — 14,000Hz (normal tape)

30Hz - 16,000Hz (CrO2 tape)
30Hz - 17,000Hz (metal tape)

Signal/noise ratio: 55 dB (Deck 1, playback)

50 dB (Deck 2, recording)

Input impedance: External mic; 600 ohms

Phono/line in; 50 kohms/50 kohms

Loaded impedance: Headphones; 8 ohms —32 ohms

External speakers; 8 ohme — 16 ohms
Line out; 0.6V/50 kohms

RADIO

Frequency range: AM; 526.5 kHz - 1606.5 kHz

SW1 2.3 MHz - 7.3 MHz
SW2 7.3 MHz - 22 MHz
FM; 87.6 MHz - 108 MHz

SPEAKER

Speakers: 16 cm (6-1/2") free-edge woofer x 2

tweeter x 2

Impedance: 8 ohms

Input: 26W (maximum)

The manufacturer reserves the right to vary specifications,
design, or use alternative materials as may be deemed neces­sary or desirable at any time, any such changes or variations

being of a kind as not reduce the quality, performance or

appearance.

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When the head is used for a long time, it is sometimes
magnetised to a certain degree. Furthermore, it is also
magnetised when magnetised metals, such as screwdrivers,
etc. are brought near the head. As a result, treble deterio­rates, a static noise is recorded and noise is introduced into
important music tapes.

Sometimes use a head demagnetiser sold on the market and
demagnetise the head according to the instructions supplied
with head demagnetiser.

Capstan

Record/playback
head

Capstan

Pinch roller

Erase
head

Playback head Pinch roller