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Recording from several CDs continuously:
To perform programmed recording:
To stop recording:
Press the (TAPE ) button.
The CD and tape will stop.
Press the (TAPE ) button.
The CD and tape will stop.
Auto restart function:
If the recording side is switched from side A to B during recording,
the system will record the interrupted track on side B from its begin-
ning. The recording will be made without cutting the beginning of the
track on side B.
If the recording side is switched from side A to B during recording,
the system will record the interrupted track on side B from its begin-
ning. The recording will be made without cutting the beginning of the
track on side B.
! Recording from the radio
To interrupt recording:
Press the
Press the
button.
To resume recording, press the same recording button you pressed
in step 5. Other buttons do not allow resuming.
in step 5. Other buttons do not allow resuming.
To stop recording:
Press
Press
the
(TAPE )
button.
Note:
If you hear a whistling noise whilst recording an AM station, move
the AM loop aerial.
If you hear a whistling noise whilst recording an AM station, move
the AM loop aerial.
! Erasing recorded tapes
1
Press the TAPE button.
2
Follow steps 2 - 5 in "Recording from the radio".
1 Perform steps 1 - 5 in "Recording from a CD (CDs)" on page 24.
2 Press the / ( ) button to record on side A, or the button for
2 Press the / ( ) button to record on side A, or the button for
side B.
1 Programme discs and tracks. (See page 20.)
2 Press the
2 Press the
button.
3 Press the / ( ) button to record on side A, or the button for
side B.
Erase-prevention tab of cassette tapes:
" When recording on a cassette tape,
" When recording on a cassette tape,
make sure that the erase-prevention
tabs are not removed. Cassettes have
removable tabs that prevent accidental
recording or erasing.
tabs are not removed. Cassettes have
removable tabs that prevent accidental
recording or erasing.
" To protect the recorded sound, remove
the tab after recording. Cover the tab
hole with adhesive tape to record on the
tape without the tab.
hole with adhesive tape to record on the
tape without the tab.
Side A
Tab for
side B
side B
Tab for
side A
side A
1
Tune in to the desired station. (See page 21.)
2
Load a cassette into the cassette compartment with side A
facing you.
Wind past the leader of the tape, on which recording cannot be
performed.
facing you.
Wind past the leader of the tape, on which recording cannot be
performed.
3
Press the
button to choose one side or both sides.
...
To record on both sides.
...
To record on only one
side.
side.
4
Press the
button.
Recording will be paused.
5
Press the / ( ) button to record on side A, or the but-
ton for side B.
To record on both sides, begin on side A. (If recording is started
from side B, the tape will not switch over to side A.)
ton for side B.
To record on both sides, begin on side A. (If recording is started
from side B, the tape will not switch over to side A.)
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Timer and sleep operation
Timer playback:
The unit turns on and plays the desired source (CD, tuner, tape) at
the preset time.
The unit turns on and plays the desired source (CD, tuner, tape) at
the preset time.
Timer recording:
The unit turns on and starts recording from the tuner at the preset
time.
The unit turns on and starts recording from the tuner at the preset
time.
Sleep operation:
The radio, compact disc and cassette tape can all be turned off
automatically.
The radio, compact disc and cassette tape can all be turned off
automatically.
! Timer playback or timer recording
Before setting timer:
1 Press the CLOCK button to check that the clock is on time.
2 For timer play-
back:
Load a cassette or discs to be played.
For timer re-
cording:
cording:
Load a cassette for recording in the cassette
compartment.
compartment.
1
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
2
Press the CD, TUNER (BAND) or TAPE button to select the
desired function.
desired function.
To select the timer playback source: CD, TUNER (BAND) or
TAPE.
TAPE.
To select the timer recording source: TUNER (BAND).
When you selected the TUNER (BAND), tune in to the de-
sired station.
sired station.
3
Adjust the volume using the VOLUME control.
Do not turn the volume up too high.
4
Press the TIMER/SLEEP button repeatedly to select timer
playback or timer recording.
playback or timer recording.
Display the white " " for timer playback and the red " " for
timer recording.
timer recording.
White
Red
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To reset or change the timer setting:
Perform "Timer playback or timer recording" from the beginning.
Perform "Timer playback or timer recording" from the beginning.
Notes:
5
Press the TUNING/TIME ( or ) button to specify the hour
to start, then press the MEMORY/SET button.
to start, then press the MEMORY/SET button.
The illustrations show the timer playback setting.
6
Press the TUNING/TIME ( or ) button to specify the min-
utes, then press the MEMORY/SET button.
utes, then press the MEMORY/SET button.
The unit will enter the timer stand-by mode automatically.
To cancel the timer playback/timer recording:
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
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When the preset time is reached, playback or recording will
start.
The volume will increase gradually until it reaches the volume
you were listening at before your system enters the timer stand-
by mode.
In timer playback:
If you select CD or TAPE, the unit will enter the stand-by mode
after the playback. If you select TUNER, it will enter the stand-
by mode one hour after the timer playback starts.
In timer recording:
When the recording tape reaches its end, the timer recording
will end, and the unit will enter the stand-by mode.
start.
The volume will increase gradually until it reaches the volume
you were listening at before your system enters the timer stand-
by mode.
In timer playback:
If you select CD or TAPE, the unit will enter the stand-by mode
after the playback. If you select TUNER, it will enter the stand-
by mode one hour after the timer playback starts.
In timer recording:
When the recording tape reaches its end, the timer recording
will end, and the unit will enter the stand-by mode.
" Once the time is set, the setting will be retained until a new time is
entered.
" When performing timer playback or recording using another unit
connected to the VIDEO/AUX sockets, select "VIDEO/AUX" in
step 2.
At this time, only this unit will be turned on or enter the power
stand-by mode automatically. It will enter the power stand-by
mode when the end of the recording tape is reached in timer re-
cording or 1 hour after the playback starts in timer playback. How-
ever, another unit will not be turned on or off.
step 2.
At this time, only this unit will be turned on or enter the power
stand-by mode automatically. It will enter the power stand-by
mode when the end of the recording tape is reached in timer re-
cording or 1 hour after the playback starts in timer playback. How-
ever, another unit will not be turned on or off.
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Timer and sleep operation (continued)
! Sleep operation
To cancel the sleep operation:
Press the ON/STAND-BY button whilst the sleep timer is set.
Press the ON/STAND-BY button whilst the sleep timer is set.
To confirm the remaining sleep time:
Press the TIMER/SLEEP button whilst the sleep timer is set.
The remaining sleep time is displayed for about 5 seconds.
Press the TIMER/SLEEP button whilst the sleep timer is set.
The remaining sleep time is displayed for about 5 seconds.
Enhancing your system
The connection lead is not included. Purchase a commercially avail-
able lead as shown below.
able lead as shown below.
! Listening to the playback sounds from VCR,
DVD, etc.
Note:
To prevent hum interference, place this unit away from a television.
To prevent hum interference, place this unit away from a television.
1
Play back the desired sound source.
2
Press the TIMER/SLEEP button repeatedly until "SLEEP" is
displayed.
displayed.
To change the sleep time:
Whilst the sleep time is displayed, press the TUNING/TIME (
or )
or )
button.
(Maximum: 3 hours - Minimum: 1 minute)
" 3 hours - 5 minutes 5-minute intervals
" 5 minutes - 1 minute 1-minute intervals
" 3 hours - 5 minutes 5-minute intervals
" 5 minutes - 1 minute 1-minute intervals
3
Press the MEMORY/SET button.
4
Your system will enter the power stand-by mode automat-
ically after the preset time has elapsed.
ically after the preset time has elapsed.
The volume will be turned down 1 minute before the sleep op-
eration finishes.
eration finishes.
1
Use a connection lead to connect the VCR, DVD, etc. to the
VIDEO/AUX sockets.
When using video equipment, connect the audio output to this
unit and the video output to a television.
VIDEO/AUX sockets.
When using video equipment, connect the audio output to this
unit and the video output to a television.
2
Press the ON/STAND-BY button to turn the power on.
3
Press the VIDEO/AUX button.
4
Play the connected equipment.
VCR, DVD, etc.
To the line
output sockets
output sockets
Red
RCA lead
(not supplied)
(not supplied)
White
Red White
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