ENGLISH
Before Use
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Table of Contents
Connections and Rear Panel Overview .... 4
Front Panel Controls and Their
Functions..................................................... 5
Display............................................................ 5
Tape Playback ............................................... 6
Skip Play (CPS) Function ............................. 6
Recording....................................................... 7
Synchronous Recording.............................. 7
Timer-Controlled Recording/Playback ...... 8
HX Pro Headroom Extension &
Dolby Noise Reduction Unit..................... 8
AI Function..................................................... 8
Head Maintenance....................................... 8
Specifications................................................ 8
Troubleshooting ............................................ 9
Read This Before Operating
*Dolby noise reduction and HX Pro
headroom extension manufactured under
license from Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation. HX Pro originated
by Bang & Olufsen.
"DOLBY", the double-D symbol
∂ and
"HX PRO" are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Environment
Avoid using the deck in the following
conditions:
● At high temperatures (near a heater,
exposed to direct sunlight, etc.).
● At extremely low temperatures.
● Where there is excessive humidity.
● In a dusty atmosphere.
● Where power line voltage fluctuations
are severe (in which case the use of a
voltage regulator may be advisable).
Cassette Tape
Tape Selection:
For the automatic tape select function to
work properly, metal and chrome (cobalt)
tapes must have identification holes.
Tape Handling:
Do not store tapes in the following places:
● On top of heaters, exposed to direct
sunlight or in any other places with high
temperatures.
● Near speakers, on TV sets or amplifiers
or where they would be exposed to
strong magnetic fields.
● Where humidity is high and in dirty,
dusty places.
● Avoid dropping or subjecting cassettes
to excessive shocks.
● As C-120 tapes are physically weak and
could twist or tangle around the capstan
and pinch roller, do not use them.
Normal
Tapes
Chrome
(Cobalt)
Tapes
Metal
Tapes
…Tape position identification holes.
IMPORTANT (for U.K. Customers)
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this
equipment.
If the plug fitted is not
suitable for the power points in your
home or the cable is too short to reach
a power point, then obtain an
appropriate safety approved extension
lead or consult your dealer.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off,
remove the fuse and dispose of the plug
immediately, to avoid a possible shock
hazard by inadvertent connection to the
mains supply.
If this product is not provided with a
mains plug, or one has to be fitted,
then
follow the instructions given below:
IMPORTANT. DO NOT make any
connection to the larger terminal which
is marked with the letter E or by the
safety earth symbo
ç or coloured
GREEN or GREEN-and-YELLOW.
The wires in the mains lead on this
product are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
BLUE: NEUTRAL
BROWN: LIVE
As these colours may not correspond
with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug proceed as
follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must
be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the letter N or coloured
BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN
must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter L or
coloured RED.
When replacing the fuse only a
correctly rated approved type should
be used and be sure to re-fit the fuse
cover.
IF IN DOUBT — CONSULT A
COMPETENT ELECTRICIAN.