bto plus deck2c Instruction manual

BTO Co., Ltd. www.plusdeck.com
ManualforUseandInstallation(awarrantycard enclosed)

Copyright © 2000–2005 BTO Co., Ltd.
Thank you for using Plusdeck2c
This manual includes the installation process, Plusdeck2c operation,
and troubleshooting. In the back of the manual included is the
registration card.
User manual (a warranty card enclosed) Version. 3.50
■The contents of this manual can be changed without prior notice due to any
change in the product.
■Printed images may differ from the actual images.
■Copying or distribution of the contents of this material without our written
permission is forbidden.

Before Installation
1. About Plusdeck2c ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯ 4
2. Product Information and Requirements ⋯⋯⋯⋯ 5
3. Plusdeck2c components ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯ 5
4. Plusdeck2c specification and electromagnetic
wave regulation⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯ 6
5. Suggestions when installing and using
Plusdeck2c ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯ 7
6. Electromagnetic Waves Validation ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯ 7
7. Suggestions about Installation And Use ⋯⋯⋯⋯ 8
Note: Throughout this manual, the names PC and
computer are used interchangeably.
플러스데크2c사용
1.Before installation ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯ 3
2.Installing Plusdeck2c ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯ 9
3.Connecting Plusdeck2c⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯ 15
4.Getting Started ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯ 21
5.Using Plusdeck2c ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯ 33
6.Getting more out of Plusdeck2c ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯ 47
7.Warranty and Registration Card⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯ 63
Contents

Part 1
Before Installation
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•It uses normal type cassette tapes.
•It is a cassette deck for PC.
•It has software controlled full logic mechanism.
•It is assembled with a high quality Japanese deck and audio mechanism to deliver
CD quality sound.
•It has auto-reverse function.
■The followings are possible with the Plusdeck2c.
•Play the tape: Listen to the cassette tape on your PC.
•Convert the tape: Sounds in cassette tapes can be converted to the digital
files on PC as wav or mp3 format.
•Save Streaming audio into files on PC
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About Plusdeck2c
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Patent issue 0390012/International patent PCT/KR01/1567
Registration of design 30-2001-0034551
Registration of program 2001-01-23-4046
Best prize of the second Digital Innovation/Success Design of KIDP (Korea Institute
of Design Promotion, 2002)/Procurement Success Designed Special Product chosen
by Supply Administration/Best New Product chosen by Hankook Ilbo/Hit Product
chosen by Electronic Newspaper/Hit Product chosen by Computer Times/Emerging
SuccessTechnique Award chosen by the Seoul Economy, etc..
•5.25” bay 1EA
•Expansion slot 1EA
•Soundcard(analog Line In)
•Minimum 10M of hard drive space for the software installation
•Windows 95/98/ME/2000/XP(Windows is the trademark of Microsoft)
Product Information
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Requirements for Plusdeck2c installation
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Part 1
Before Installation
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Check all following components are in the box. If you find any component missing or
damaged, contact the distributor or manufacturer.
1. Plusdeck2c main body 2. 20 pin cable
3. Connection card 4. Serial cable(RS232C cable)
5. Stereo cable 3 EA 6. Installation CD
7. User manual 8. Fixing screws
■A crossed screwdriver is needed to install the Plusdeck2c.
■If you move it to a different computer, all other components should follow it.
Plusdeck2c components
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❶Plusdeck2c main body
❸Connection card
❺Stereo Cable 3 EA
❼User manual ❽Fixing screws
❻Software CD
❹Serial cable (RS232C cable)
❷20 pin cable
green
blue
pink
Plusdeck2c Specification
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Electromagnetic Wave Compliances
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E-H900-01-5845(B)
•Size (W×H×D): 145×40×215mm
•Tape speed: 4.75Cm/sec
•Wow & Flutter: 0.09%(WRMS)
•Frequency response: 20 ~ 18,000Hz
•Separation: 40dB
•Signal to Noise Ratio : 55dB
•Power: DC12V
FCC Information
This is device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Results.
Operation is subject to the Following two conditions:
(1) This Device may not cause harmful interface, and
(2)This Device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for CLASS B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a
commercial environment.This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radiocommunications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
1.1.Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
1.2.Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
1.3.Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which receiver is connected.
1.4.Consult the dealer or experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
WARNING
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate
the equipment.
FCC ID : R4EPlusdeck2c-1

Installing Plusdeck2c
1 Make room for the installation ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯10
2 Inserting Plusdeck2c ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯11
3 Connecting 20 pin cable⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯11
4 Connecting power cable ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯12
5 Fixing connection card and Plusdeck2c ⋯⋯⋯⋯13
6 Closing PC case ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯14
Part 1
Before Installation
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•Make sure that the power is off during the installation.
•A caution should be given with the sharp edges inside the PC
•Do not leave other materials or do not touch other parts inside the PC.
•Avoid a direct exposure to the sun or moisture when installing.
•Mechanical or chemical damage should be avoided.
•Keep screws or other small components out of children’s reach.
•Do not use bent or damaged tapes.
•Do not move the product while in operation.
•A great care must be given when using important tapes.
•Avoid inserting the finger or materials other than tapes.
•Do not disassemble, modify, fix the product by an unauthorized personnel.
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Suggestions when installing and using Plusdeck2c.
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1.Fully insert the Plusdeck2c into an empty 5.25”bay.
2.Make sure that the back of the Plusdeck2c does not touch other PC components.
3.For some PC models, you may need a side bracket to hold the Plusdeck2c.
(A side bracket is sold separately.)
1.Connect one end of the 20 pin cable to the Plusdeck2c and the other end to the
connection card. Connecting 20 pin cable may well be done after step 5.
2.The 20 pin cable is connected between the Plusdeck2c and ocnnection card.
Notice that there is a notch in the middle of the connector which prevents you
from connecting the cable upside down.
Inserting Plusdeck2c
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Connecting 20 pin cable
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Part 2
Installing Plusdeck2c
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Make room for installation
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1.Open the PC case.
2.Caution should be given with sharp edges inside PC.
3.Locate an empty 5.25 inch bay where Plusdeck2c is installed.
Note •How to open the case differs from manufacturer to manufacturer.
•If you are having a difficulty, read the user’s guide or contact the PC
manufacturer.
•Turn the power of PC off before installing.
•It can cause an electrical shock if it is installed with the power switch
on.
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1.Fix the connection card at an empty slot of PC with a screw.
2. It can be installed in any empty slot as it does not connect to a PCI bus or
controller.
3. Fix the Plusdeck2c main body with screws as shown in the picture on the left.
4. In order to reduce noise or other related problems, fix all PC components firmly.
5. It is recommended that you use the screws that come with the product to fix the
product well.
Fixing Connection Card and Plusdeck2c
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Part 2
Installing Plusdeck2c
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1. The internal power cable is shown in the picture on the left.
2. A 4 pin power cable supplies 5V and 12V.
3. Before connecting the power cable, check the power cable direction as shown in
the picture.
4. The rounded edge of the power cable must face downward when inserted.
5. An extra caution should be used as the power cable connection of the Plusdeck2c
can be different from that of CD or DVD drive.
6. If the power cable is connected wrong, it could damage the the unit.
7.If there is no available power cable, a Y adapter power cable can be used for
extension.
Connecting Power Cable
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four lines of power cable
(yellow, black, black, red)
power cable of
computer(inside computer)

Connecting Plusdeck2c
1. About the connection card ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯ 16
2. Connect serial cable ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯ 17
3. Connect to the sound card ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯ 18
1. Standard connection ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯ 18
2. Advanced connection
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3. Microphone connection
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Part 2
Installing Plusdeck2c
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1.A completed cable connection inside PC is shown in the figure on the left side.
2.Close the PC case to finish the installation.
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Closing PC case
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1. Connect the serial cable between the serial ports of the connection card
and PC.
2. “Hardware Connect error”message appears if the serial cable is not
properly connected and the software will not work.
3. The PC serial port is usually located near the printer port below the mouse
and key board port.
4. The 15 pin port in the sound card is a MIDI port not a serial port.
5. The serial cable included in the product uses 1:1 direct communication.
The crossly connected serial cable will not work with the Plusdeck2c.
6. In case the serial port in the PC is out of order or not available, install a PCI
RS232 expansion card to make a serial port.
7. The USB/serial connector will not work as it does not allow two way
communication.
Part 3
Connecting Plusdeck2c
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1. The connection card can be installed in any slot of the PC as it does not
connect to a PCI interface. It lets the Plusdeck2c communicate with the
PC(serial port and sound card).
2. Its main components as shown on the left side consist of
A. 20 pin cable connector
B. audio input/ouput ports
C. serial port
D. Jumper (default value – open)
3. The jumper D is the switch to ground the Plusdeck2c circuitry. The default
value is open position. Changing it to short position could improve the
sound quality.
4. The tape sound from the Plusdeck2c flows out of the blue jack of the
connection card and flows into the PC.
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About Connection card
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Connecting Serial Cable
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B
AD
C
The same port can be found
in the back of the PC.

Part 3
1. Standard Connection
①Connect the blue jack of the connectin card to the blue jack of the sound card
with the blue stereo cable. If the sound card jacks do not have color distinction,
find the jack with “inward arrow” icon.
②If “Line In” of the soundcard can not be located, contact the sound card
manufacturer for more information.
③The tape sound flows out of the blue jack of the connection cand and flows into
the blue jack of the sound card. Then the sound card delivers this sound to the
speaker or store it on the PC
④Using with the TV capture car
The TV capture card works like the Plusdeck2c by sending the analog sound to
Line In jack of the sound card. Since two cables need to be connected to one
input jack, a Y jack can be used. But with a Y jack, one of the input sound levels
could be reduced due to an impedance difference. If this happens, use an audio
splitter instead.
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Connecting to Soundcard
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2. Advanced connection
①The advanced connection is useful when a headphone set is used. The
headphone sound volume can be adjusted by the volume control located in the
front panel of the Plusdeck2c. Since the headphone is a two channel system,
output sounds from rear and center speakers can still be heard if you are using a
multichannel system.
②Connection to use a headphone set
A. Move the speaker cable connected to the green jack(Line Out)of the sound
card to the black jack of the connection card. (If a multi channel speaker setup is
used, other speaker cables except the one to the green jack of the sound card
should remain where they are.)
B. Connect the green jack of the connection card to the green jack of the sound
card with the green stereo cable.
C. Sound flow -Before advanced connection : green jack(Line Out) of the sound
card 󱈇speaker
After Advanced connection : green jack(Line Out) of the sound
card 󱈇green jack of the connection card 󱈇headphone in the
front panel(or black jack of the connection card 󱈇speaker)
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•Tape sound out jack
•This is connected to Line In of the sound card.
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Part 3
Connecting Plusdeck2c
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3. Connecting to Soundcard
①Connect the pink jack(D) of the connection card to the pink jack of the soundcard
with the pink stereo cable.
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• If the advanced connection is not done, no sound will be heard through the
headphone jack.
• The tape playing sound will be heard from the front panel jack only when
the advanced connection is done.
• Make sure that the headphone volume control is not in the minimum
position.
Caution
Now all cable connections are completed.
Follow the steps in Section 4 to test the installation.
Check
Getting Started
1. Starting PC ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯ 23
2. Checking power supply⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯ 24
3. Checking tape playback sound ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯ 26
4. Installing Software ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯ 28
1. Methods of installation ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯ 28
2. Installation
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5. Running Software ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯ 31

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Starting the PC
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Part 4
Getting Started
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•Check if the power cable is connected properly or power switch is on.
•There are too many devices connected or power supply is not sufficient.
Upgrade the power supply or remove devices no longer in use
•Check if other PC parts are properly connected or get loosened.
Problem/Solution - PC won’t start
Start PC after you plug the power switch on.
After the installation and cable connection is finished, this section lets you
test the setup and helps familiarize yourself with the Plusdeck2c operation.
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Getting Started
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•If you push the tape by 2~3 cm, it will be inserted by itself.
•Do not insert the tape by force. If the tape is not inserted automatically,
most likely the power is not supplied. See the next page.
•Plusdeck2c assumes the top side of the inserted tape as A side.
•When the tape is inside Plusdeck2c, the swinging door in the front face
may look open.
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Checking the power supply to the Plusdeck2c
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󱈻󱈻
Side A
The tape should be inserted as shown in the picture on the left.
When the power is normally supplied to the Plusdeck2c, the tape
should be inserted without excessive force and ejected by itself with
the eject button.
When the power is not supplied or the power cable is not properly
connected, the Plusdeck2c will not operate. Check these
1. The power supply cable to the Plusdeck2c is connected upside down
- the rounded side of the power supply should go downward.
2. The power supply cable is dead
- connect with a different power supply cable.
Problem/Solution
•If all LED lights are dimmer, the power cable is connected upside down.
•If all LED lights are flashing constantly and the tape can not be inserted or
ejected, the tape gets stuck or the Plusdeck2c has a mechanical problem.
•Contact the distributor or manufacturer for service.
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Part 4
Getting Started
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Checking the tape playback sound
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1. Check the standard connection in page 18.
2.To hear the sound from the headphone jack in the front panel, the
advanced connection in page 19 must be completed.
Problem / Solution 1
1. Check if Line In in the Recording control window is selected.
•Windows98 : Start
1 Control Panel 1 Multimedia 1 Audio 1
Click Sound playback
•Windows XP : Start
1 Control Panel 1 Sound and Audio devices 1 Audio 1
Click Volume in Sound playback.
(If line in is not seen in the recording control window, click Option -
Properties and select line in and click OK.)
2. If Line In in the volume control is muted, mute must be unchecked. Also
increase the Line In level if it is set too low.
Problem / Solution 2
If you still not hear the sound after steps 1 and 2 are checked, it is likely that
the Line In of the soundcard has been assigned to perform a different function.
In order for the sound card with only three jacks(Line In, Line Out, Mic) to
support a multichannel speaker setup, Line In and Mic jack are used as Line
Out. To fix this problem, you need to select desktop stereo speaker(2
channel) setup instead of multichannel speaker setup.
Problem / Solution 3
•After the tape is inserted, play the tape by pushing the playback
button shown in the picture on the left side.
•If you don’t hear the tape sound, check the following problem/solution.
PlayBack Button

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Getting Started
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If you agree to te terms of the licence,
click Next to continue the installation.
Click Next
Specify a folder where Plusdeck2c is Installed.
Installing Software
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1. Methods of installation
1) Install over the internet
①Go to http://www.plusdeck.com
②Search for the latest version at DOWNLOAD menu
③Download the software
2) Install from a CD
①Insert the Plusdeck2c installation CD in the CD-ROM drive
②If the setup program is not started automatically, double click setup.exe in the
disc.
2. Start Installing

Running the software
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Getting Started
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①The software can be started by either double clicking the shortcut icon in the
desktop or clicking start
1 Plusdeck2c
②When the software has started, the interface as shown on the left appears.
③The software is closed by clicking X on the upper right corner.
2
Click Next
The installation is in progress.
Click Stop to finish the installation.
Close program

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Getting Started
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Using Plusdeck2c
1. Inserting the tape ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯ 34
2. Plusdeck2c hardware⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯ 36
1. Command Buttons ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯ 36
2. LED lights
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3. Using Software ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯ 39
1. Operating Deck ⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯ 39
2. Converting and Recording
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3. Menu List
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1. The problem with the serial cable
①The serial cable is not properly connected. (See page 17)
②The serial cable you are using is not provided by us. (The Plusdeck2c uses 1:1
direct communication. The crossly connected serial cable will not work with the
Plusdeck2c.)
③The pin in the serial cable has been bent.
2. The problem with the serial port
①The serial port is already in use by other device.
- Other program (including previously installed program) may be blocking the
serial port. This program must be removed.
②The serial port is set to disable at the BIOS setup.
- Change the setting to auto or enable.
3. Others
①When there is no power supplied
②When multiple Plusdeck2c software’s were launched
③When the serial port has gone bad
Software will not run
Problem/ Solution
If the serial port is not available or out of order, a PCI
RS232 expansion card can be used to make an additional
serial port. An unknown serial port problem may go
away if you use a PCI RS232 card.
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Part 5
Using Plusdeck2c
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1. Wet tapes(can cause rust in the deck)
2. Physically bent or damaged tape
3. Tape with loose label or partly detached label
Do not use the Following Tapes
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1. Insert the tape as shown in the picture on the left.
2. If you push the tape gently, it is inserted by itself.
3. Do not insert the tape by force. It can damage the deck.
4. The Plusdeck2c recognizes the top of the inserted tape as A side.
5. When the tape is inside the deck, the swinging door in the front face may look
open.
6. Make sure the tape is well winded before inserting. A loosened tape could get
entangled.
7. Foreign materials inserted inside the deck could damage the deck.
Inserting the tape
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■When the tape can not be inserted, the possible causes are
A. The tape is bent significantly
B. The power supply problem - the power cable is connected upside down or
the power cable is dead
Caution
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Side A
Caution
■Do not leave the tape inside the deck for long when it is not in use.
■When longer tapes(C-90 or C-120 minutes) are used, a care must
be given to prevent any damage as these tapes are thinner than C-60
minute tapes.
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I:Headphone jack - You can hear all sounds from PC or tape sound using a
headphone set.
J :Microphone jack - You can connect an external microphone to this port. It
supports mono and stereo microphone.
L : LED lights - 2 green and 1 red LED lights show the status of the Plusdeck2c
operation.
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Using Plusdeck2c
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1. Command Buttons
A : Playback A side
B : Playback B side
C : Stop - Stop all Plusdeck2c operation
D : Pause playing back the tape
E :Volume Control - adjusting the volume of the headphone jack in the font panel
of the deck
F and K : Eject the tape
G : Fast forward
H : Fast rewind
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L
DB
CA E F G H J KI
L
DB
CA E F G H J KI
If E is at the minimum position, no sound will be
heard from the headphone jack.
Caution
The stereo cable connection described in page 19 must be done properly
in order to use the front panel headphone and microphone jack.
Caution