Eiki 3279 User manual

How to operate yo ur
cassette tape
player/recorder
with full automatic tape stop
Important:
Models
3279/
3269
Please read these instructions
carefully before operating this
uni
t.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
WHEN USING THIS EQUIPMENT, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS
BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
1. READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING EQUIPMENT.
2. DO NOT OPERATE EQUIPMENT WITH A DAMAGED CORD OR, IF THE
EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN DROPPED OR DAMAGED-UNTIL IT HAS BEEN
EXAMINED BY A QUALIFIED SERVICEMAN.
3. IF AN EXTENSION CORD IS NECESSARY CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO
ARRANGE THE CORD SO THAT ITWILL NOTBE TRIPPED OVER OR PULLED.
4. ALWAYS UNPLUG EQUIPMENT FROM ELECTRICAL OUTLET WHEN NOT IN
USE. NEVER YANK CORD TO PULL PLUG FROM OUTLET. GRASP PLUG AND
PULL TO DISCONNECT.
5. TO PROTECT AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS EQUIPMENT TO RAIN, MOISTURE,
OR OTHER LIQUIDS.
6. TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THIS EQUIP-
MENT, BUT TAKE ITTO A QUALIFIED SERVICEMAN WHEN SOME SERVICE OR
REPAIR WORK IS REQUIRED. INCORRECT REASSEMBLY CAN CAUSE ELEC-
TRIC SHOCK HAZARD WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS USED SUBSEQUENTLY.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK. DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK).
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON-
NEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,
within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert
the user to the presence of uninsulated "danger-
ous voltage" within the product's enclosure that
may
be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shocl{to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral tri-
angle
is intended to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and maintenance (servic-
ing) instructions in the literature accompanying
the appliance.

Cassette tape
playerIrecorder
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The controls and
their functions
1. Listening center
Four 1/4" jacks for group listening of
tape playing.
2. Auxiliary input jack (AUX IN)
With accessory connecting cord, this
jack a
llo ws recording directly from a
radio, phonograph, tape player, or other
source.
3. Microphone/Remote jacks (MIC
REMOTE)
Provide connection for dual-plug micro-
phon
e, with remote start-stop switch
on microphone.
4. Record level (3279 only)
Single lighted diode shows right level
of recording. When light is not on
during recording, volume is too l
ow . If
light . is on continually, volume is too
high. A flickering light indicates volume
is adjusted to the right range.
5. Tape counter and reset button
(3279 only)
Provides method for indexing tape
se lections and locating parts of tape
when desired. Button r
ese ts counter to
"0 00". Conforms to 2X ANSI standards.

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The controls and
their functions
6. ALC switch (3279 only}
Automatic Level Control allows selec-
tion of either automatic level control
circuit or manual level control circuit
for recording.
7. Condenser microphone
Built in to allow convenient hands-free
recording. Offers extra sensitivity for
group recordings at meetings and con-
ferences.
8. Tone control
This knob controls the tone quality.
Turn it toward you to boost the low
frequency or away from you to boost
the high frequency sound level.
9. Carrying handle
Pulls out for easy and safe carrying.
Slides back into unit when not in use.
10. Volume control
Adjusts sound level of tapes being
played, and adjusts record level when
recording with ALC (Automatic Level
Control) off.
11. Record key
Switches recorder into record mode
when depressed simultaneously with
Play key.
NOTE: The cassette must have "knock-
out" tabs intact to permit recording and
pressing down of Record
key.
12. Play key
Turns on the unit and starts tape trans-
port in motion for playing and, when
used simultaneously with Record
key,
for recording.
13. Review key
Pressing key while tape is playing per-
mits quick back up
of tape for review-
ing a previously played portion. When
other keys
are not depressed, this key
locks down and rapidly rewinds tape
back to the start.
14. Cue key
Pressing this key while the tape is
playing permits quick forward move-
ment of the tape to another selection.
This key also locks down for fast for-
ward when other keys are not de-
pressed.
15. Stop/Eject key
This key stops tape movement and
returns all
keys to up positions to stop
all play, record or winding functions.
When pressed a second time, the cas-
sette
is ejected.
16. Pause key
When .depressed, this key stops the
tape transport instantly if Play key
or
Record and Play keys are down. Push
once to.stop tape; push again to restart
tape.
17. Symbol keyboard
Provides added assistance to the visu-
ally handicapped. Symbols used are
those approved by the Library of Con-
gress.
18. Cassette chamber
Holds tape cassette during playing and
recording. Cassette tape slides into
channel rails inside cover for positive
positioning. Pop-up cover allows
easy
loading and unloading.
19. Built-in speaker
Provides strong amplification with ex-
cellent sound reproduction. Is muted
automatically when
~eadphone jacks
are used.
20. AC Line Cord Storage
Located in bottom of unit; holds 1.7
meter AC cord when unit is being
operated on batteries, or during trans-
port.

Installing batteries
Remove battery compartment cover
(located on bottom of unit) as shown in
photo at right. Insert six "C" size bat-
teries in compartment; alkaline type
batteri
es are recommended for longer
life and maximum power output. Care-
fully follow polarity (+ and -symbols)
diagram inside
case.
After batteries are installed and
seated correctl
y, replace compartment
cover.
NOTE: Always rem ove old or weak
batteries 'immediately to prevent dam-
age due to leakage. Batteries shoulc;l
be removed if player/recorder is not to
be used for an extended period of time.
Operating on AC current
This player/recorder may be operat ed
on r eg ular 1 20 - vo lt 60 Hz AC curr en t.
1.7 meter AC cord fits snu gly within
open storage compartment on bottom
of unit.
Plug cord into a properly ground-
ed wall outlet. T his automatically discon-
nects battery circuit. The three-prong
plug should be used without a tw o-
prong adapter whenever possible. If an
adapter is used, be certain the green
w ir e or grounding tab on the adapter is
a
tt ached to the screw on the wall outlet
plate for proper grounding.
CAUTION: If it is necessary to use a
power cord adapter, have a trained
electrician install the adapter to the
outlet and check wiring to be sure
there is no shock hazard. Fau lty wiring
can cause damage to the unit and
possible
in jury to the operator.
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Setting up your
player
Irecorder
Connecting remote
microphone'
Jacks · for two-plug external micro-
phone (microphone not provided with
the unit) are located on the top of uni
t.
These are marked "MIC REMOTE ".
When inserting into jacks, push plugs
in firmly until they are seated.
With microphone installed, remote
on/
off switch will start and stop re-
corder in eith
er play or record mode.

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Using your
player/recorder
Playing a recorded
cassette
After se tting up your player/recorder
by installing batteries or by plugging in
the AC power cord (See Pag e 4), you
can play recorded cassettes by follow-
ing these thr ee easy steps.
1. Open Cassette Chamber cover by
pressing down Stop/eject key. In se rt
cassette into channel rail inside cham-
ber cover
as shown with exposed edge
of tape facing you and full r ee l to your
lef
t. If you are playing a commercially
re corded cassette, selections listed on
label on top side are the ones that will
be played.
2. With cassette seated so that spindles
engage the hubs, close cover of Cas-
sette Chamber, and press
Pl ay key to
listen to the tap e. If you are using a
remote control microphon
e, be su re
that the on/off switch is turned to "on".
3. Adjust Vo lume Control and Tone
Control for a comfortable listening
le ve l.
Most tape cassettes have two sides,
just the same as records. Pre recorded
cassettes are recorded on both sides.
You can also make your own re cord-
ings on both sides of a blank cassette
when the
"k nock-out" tabs on the cas-
sette are intact.
Your play er /recorder has a Fu ll
A ut omatic Shut-off feature which turns
the unit
"o ff " when all of the tape on
one side has bee n played. To hear
selections on the other side, just turn
cassette over and reload as explained
above. The full reel of the cassette
should always be on your left when
loading.

Using review and
c
ue keys
Af te r playing a tape and with the tape
stopped, pressing
Rev iew key or Cue
key will lock the key down
for_ fast
rewind
or fast forward, respecti ve l y.
Pressing Stop key returns Review or
Cue
key to up position.
For a quick
rev iew, back up the tape
by pressing Review key (leaving
~ lay
key down) and hold it for the desire?
time. When Review key is released, unit
returns to play mode.
To advance tape to another section,
press Cue key (leaving
Pl ay key down)
and hold
it for desired ti me. When Cue
key is released, unit returns to play
mode.
When using Review key and Cue
ke~,
you soon learn to es timate approxi-
ma tely how long to hold the key de-
pressed to reach a desired tape loca-
tion.
Using pause key
The Pause key is used to instantly stop
the tape t
ra nsport without releasing the
Play key. Push this key once to stop
tape movement; push it again to restart
tape.
The Pause key also is useful in re-
cording since it instantly stops the
tape.
See information on pages 7 and
8.
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Using your
player/recorder
(continued)
Using tape counter
(3279 only)
The counter provides a means of
numerically indexing se lections on tape
cassettes and allows f
as t re turn to
specific parts of the tape.
To reset
co unter to "000" at the start of tape,
press reset button. The counter con-
forms
to 2X ANSI standards.
The Tape Counter is helpful when
recording and re-recording a tape in
segments.

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Using your
player/recorder
(continued)
Recording with
automatic level
control
This unit is equipped with Automatic
Level Control which adjusts the record-
ing level automatically. Combined
with
the built-in Condenser Microphone,
you have the advantages
of "hands
free" recording. Move the
ALC switch
to the
"on" position. Insert a blank tape
cassette with
"knock-out" tabs intact
and depress the Record and Play key.
On the 3279 the Record Level indicator
Light will flicker
as you record which
shows you that a signal is being re-
corded on the tape.
You can also record with Automatic
Level Control when using a Remote
Control Microphone. Just plug the
microphone cord into the "REMOTE
MIC" jacks, move the
ALC switch to
"on", insert a blank cassette with
"knock-out" tabs intact and press Re-
cord and Play keys. Holding the
micro-
phone about 6 to 8 inches away from
your mouth, turn microphone switch
"on" and begin speaking. To pause
during recording, move
microphone
switch to "off", then back to "on" when
you wish to resume.
The unit's Pause key also may be
used to stop the recording
without
disturbing the position of the Record
and Play keys.
When the recording is complete,
press Stop/Eject key to release all other
keys.
To play what you have recorded,
press Review key to back
up tape, then
press the Play key. If microphone is
still plugged in, leave the switch "on''.
The counter on the model 3279 can
also be used to indicate position of the
tape. With a little practice you soon will
be using the key most effectively.

Recording with
manual level control
(3279 only)
There are times when it is desirable to
record with manual level control.
Music for example, usually can be
recorded with better results in the
manual method; the same is true when
you are recording with a relatively high
level of background noise. This unit is
sensitive to background noise in the
ALC mode and will tend to emphasize
background sounds in noisy rooms.
To record with manual
level control,
follow
these steps:
1. Load unit with a blank tape cassette
with "knock-out" tabs intact.
2. Set the ALC switch to "off" position.
3. Use the built-in Condenser Micro-
phone,
Remote Control Microphone, or
Auxiliary input.
4. Press Pause key down, then both
Record
and Play keys. Turn switch on
remote microphone to "on".
5. Start the voice or source to be re-
corded. Sounds will
be picked up by
the microphone, but
because the Pause
key is down, they will not be recorded.
To set the
level correctly, watch the
Record
Level Indicator Light and set
the Volume Control
so that the red light
flickers.
When the light is riot on,
volume
is set too low. When the light is
on continuously, volume is set too
high.
6. When the level is right, press the
Pause key to release it. Tape transport
will start instantly.
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Using your
player/recorder
(continued)
To record from sound sources such
as a radio, tape player or other device
through the AUX input jack, obtain a
suitable connecting cord to hook-up
the source with the
AUX jack. If using
the ALC recording system, turn the
sound source to a normal listening
level. Follow regular recording proce-
dures. If using the manual recording
system, follow the procedure
as when
using a microphone.

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Optional Equipment
Us in g Li stening Center
Located on the top of the uni t. this
center consists of
four standard 1/4"
headphone jacks. From one to four
headphone sets may be plugged into
this center at one t ime for gro up list en-
ing of tape cassette being played.
NOTE: Wh en using more than one
headphon e. be sure that all head-
phones are of the same type
or im-
pedance so that they will all r
eproduce
at the same volume level.
NOTE: The 1/4" jacks are not designed
to operate extension loudspeakers.
Eiki op tional accessories allow even
more flexibility and convenience in the
use and performance
of yo ur new
qual ity cassette player/recorder. These
recommended accessories are available
from your Ei ki dealer.
Headphones #715735
Make the most of your Listening Cent er
f ea ture. Fu ll range sound r eproduction
·large, comfortable ea r muffs are wash-
able and replaceable ·speaker-like
so un d elements ·protected headsize
adjustment band.
Remote Control Microphone #707253
When you're recording where there is
high backgrou
nd noise levels. this ac-
cessory greatly impro ves re cording
qualit y.

Hints on using your
player/recorder
Listen in privacy by connecting
headphones to a listening Center jack.
When you play back a tape with head-
phones plugged
in, the unit's built-in
speaker is automatically turned off.
On the 3279 recorded tapes can be
erased by running them through the
unit with controls
in the Record mode.
Be sure to turn off the ALC switch and
have the Volumn Control turned all the
way down. A bulk tape eraser is the
fastest, easiest and best way
to erase
recorded tape cassettes. These are
available form your dealer.
Dimensions
Weight
Frequency Response
Wow & Flutter
Signal to Noise Ratio
Power Output
Distortion in your recordings can be
caused by having the manual recording
level set too high when using the
manual system with ALC off on the
3279, or by having the sound source or
background nqise much too high when
using the ALC system.
Caring for your
player/recorder .
Clean the heads periodically for con-
tinued high fidelity performance.
Use a
cotton swab
and any commercial mag-
netic head cleaning agent. Follow
instructions on the cleaner container.
The magnetic head which
is used for
recording and playback can become
magnetized from continued use. A
magnetized
head will cause distortion
in playback
or recording.
Demagnetize the
head periodically
with a commercially available head
demagnetizing unit. Complete instruc-
tions are provided with these specially
designed units.
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Specifications
Model 3279 Model 3269
7%"x111h''x23.4"
4 lbs. 8 oz.
4 lbs. 6 oz.
125 Hz to 8 kHz
125 Hz to 8 kHz
S0.30% S0.30%
S40db S40db
>1W@5%T.H.D. >1W@5%T.H.D.
Protecting your cassettes
Keep in mind that unless tabs on back
of cassette have been removed, any
sound already on tape will
be erased
automatically if that cassette is used in
Record mode of player/recorder. You
can protect cassette from accidental
erasure by removing the two small tabs
on back of each cassette.
With Side 1 of cassette facing
up, tab
on left may
be used to protect Side 1,
and tab on right to protect Side 2.
Tabs can be removed merely by
breaking them outward with a small
screwdriver, penpoint or other suitable
tool.
If at a future date. you no longer want
to preserve a protected cassette, mere-
ly cover the openings (where tabs were
removed) with small pieces of cellon-
phane tape. That cassette then can be
used for re-recording.

CASSETTE TAPE RECORDER
WARRANTY
LIMITED 1 YEAR WARRANTY
EIKI International Corporation warrants this product when sold to the
original purchaser from an authorized EIKI dealer, to be free from defective
materials and workmanship for a period
of 1 year. (Batteries and tape
excluded).
EIKI agrees to repair any defect or furnish a new or equal part through an
authorized EIKI Service Dealer or Station.
It shall be the obligation of the purchaser to provide proof of purchase and
cover all transportation charges
to and from the service facility. Damage or·
loss to the product during transit is not covered by this warranty.
This warranty does not apply to appearance items
nor to any product
subjected to misuse, abnormal service
or handling, nor to any product
altered or repaired by other than an Authorized EIKI Service Dealer or
Station. The provisions of this warranty does not apply to any products
purchased
or serviced outside the United States. its territories or posses-
sions, except Canada.
Elki International Inc.
26794 VistaTerrace Drive
LakeForest, California 92630-S113,
U.S.A.
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
THIS SHALL BE THE EXCLUSIVE WRITTEN WARRANTY TO THE
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For questions concerning this warranty
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International, Inc. at one
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