Jensen JMC-1000 User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
JMC-1000
HOME AUDIO SYSTEM WITH
3 CD CHANGER,
BELT-DRIVE TURNTABLE,
DUAL CASSETTE DECK AND
REMOTE CONTROL
PLEASE READ THIS OPERATING MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT
AND RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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DEAR JENSEN CUSTOMER
Selecting fine audio equipment such as the unit you've just purchased is only the
start of your musical enjoyment. Now it's time to consider how you can maximize the
fun and excitement your equipment offers. This manufacturer and the Electronic
Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of
your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through
loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion and, most importantly, without
affecting your sensitive hearing.
Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing "comfort level" adapts to higher
volumes of sound. So what sounds "normal" can actually be loud and harmful to your
hearing. Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your
hearing adapts.
Start your volume control at a low setting.
Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly, and
without distortion.
Set the dial and leave it there.
Taking a minute to do this now will help to prevent hearing damage or loss in the
future. After all, we want you listening for a lifetime.
Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide a lifetime of fun and enjoyment.
Since hearing damage from loud noise is often undetectable until it is too late, this
manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics
Group recommend you avoid prolonged exposure to excessive noise.
The serial number of this product is found on its back cover. You should note the
serial number of this unit in the space provided as a permanent record of your
purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft of loss.
To establish a safe level:
Once you have established a comfortable sound level:
We Want You Listening For a Lifetime
Customer's Record:
Model Number: JMC-1000 Serial Number: _______________
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C AU T I O N
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The exclamation point within
an equilateral triangle is in-
tended to alert the user to
the presence of important
operating and maintenance
(servi ci ng) ins tr uctions in
the literature accompany-
ing the appliance.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER
( O R B A C K ) , N O U S E R
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
R E F E R S E R V I C I N G T O
Q U A L I F I E D S E R V I C E
PERSONNEL.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The lightning flash with arrow-
head symbol, within an equi-
lateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated dangerous voltage
within the product s enclosure
that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock to persons.
"See Back of Unit"
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain
or moisture.
THE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SHALL INCLUDE, AS APPLICABLE TO THE
APPLIANCE, STATEMENTS THAT CONVEY TO THE USER THE INFORMATION ITEMIZED IN
THIS PARAGRAPH:
1. Read these instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the
appliance is operated
2. Keep these instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be kept for future
reference.
3. Heed all warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be
adhered to.
4. Follow all instructions - All operation and use instructions should be followed.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water - The appliance should not be used near water; for
example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool, and the like.
6. Clean only with dry cloth - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the
manufacturer.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions. - The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not
interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a
bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or placed in a built-in
installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the
ventilation openings.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has
two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
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13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for a long periods of time.
14. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type
described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance. Do not overload wall
outlet.
15. Wall and Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
16. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.
17. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not
spilled into the enclosure through openings.
18. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
19. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the
operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF
PLUG TO WIDE SLOT. FULLY INSERT THE PLUG TO MAIN
POWER SOCKET.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
APPAREIL LASER DE CLASSE 1
PRODUCTO LASER DE CLASE 1
CAUTION
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS
DEFEATED.
AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM
This product contains a low power Laser Device.
Note:
ON PROTECTION AGAINST LASER ENERGY EXPOSURE
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This product complies with DHHS Rule 21 Subchapter J at date of manufacture.
Follow the advice below for safe and appropriate operation.
As the laser beam used in this compact disc player is harmful to the eyes, do not
attempt to disassemble the casing.
Stop operation immediately if any liquid or solid object should fall into the cabinet.
Do not touch the lens or poke at it. If you do, you may damage the lens and the player
may not operate properly.
Do not put anything in the safety slot. If you do, the laser diode will be ON when the
CD door is still open.
This unit employs a laser. The use of controls or adjustment or performance of
procedures other than those specified here may result in exposure to hazardous
radiation.
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COMPLANCE WITH FCC REGULATIONS
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, 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 a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 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 radio communications. 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 to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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SPEAKER CONNECTION
Connect each speaker to the corresponding speaker terminals on the back panel
of the main unit. Make sure that the left speaker is connected to the left (L) speaker
jack and the right speaker to the right (R) speaker jack.
CONNECTING THE AC POWER CORD
After connecting the speakers unwind the AC power cord fully and connect it to any
convenient household AC outlet.
PREPARATION FOR USE
Right Speaker Left Speaker
SPEAKER
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NOTE:
This product is designed to operate on normal 120V 60Hz AC only. Connecting
this system to any other power supply could result in damage to the unit which is
not covered by your warranty. You will note that this system is equipped with a
polarized AC power plug having one blade wider than the other. This is a safety
feature.
If this plug does not fit into your existing AC outlet,
do not try to defeat this safety feature by filing the
wide blade to make it fit into your outlet. If this plug
will not fit into your outlet, you probably have an out-
dated non-polarized AC outlet. You should have your
outlet changed by a qualified licensed electrician.
AC Plug
AC Outlet

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PROTECT YOUR FURNITURE !!
This model is equipped with non-skid rubber 'feet' to prevent the product
from moving when you operate the controls. These 'feet' are made from
non-migrating rubber material specially formulated to avoid leaving any
marks or stains on your furniture. However certain types of oil based
furniture polishes, wood preservatives, or cleaning sprays may cause the
rubber 'feet' to soften, and leave marks or a rubber residue on the furniture.
To prevent any damage to your furniture we strongly recommend that you
purchase small self-adhesive felt pads, available at hardware stores and
home improvement centers everywhere, and apply these pads to the bottom
of the rubber 'feet' before you place the product on fine wooden furniture.
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FRONT VIEW
CONTROL PANEL
LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
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1.) POWER On/Off Button.
2.) PRESET EQ Button.
3.) FM STEREO Indicator.
4.) STANDBY/MUTE Indicator.
5.) ROCK Equalizer Indicator.
6.) POP Equalizer Indicator.
7.) Dial Scale.
8.) LCD Display.
9.) JAZZ Equalizer Indicator.
10.) CLASSIC Equalizer Indicator.
11.) Remote SENSOR.
12.) VOLUME UP Button.
13.) VOLUME DOWN Button.
14.) FM MONO/HI-SPEED DUBBING (ON /OFF )Button.
15.) BALANCE Control.
16.) Cassette DECK B Door.
17.)Cassette DECK B Control Keys.
18.) CD Tray Open/Close Button.
19.) Disc 3 Select Button.
20.) Disc 2 Select Button.
21.) Disc 1 Select Button.
22.) CD Tray.
23.) Cassette DECK A Control Keys.
24.) Cassette DECK A Door.
25.) PHONES (Headphone) Jack.
26.) DISC SKIP Button.
27.) PROGRAM Button.
28.) REPEAT Button.
29.) FUNCTION (PHONO/TUNER/TAPE/CD) Selector Switch.
30.) STOP Button.
31.) TUNING Control.
32.) PLAY/PAUSE Button.
33.) BAND (FM/AM) Selector Switch.
34.) SKIP/SEARCH Reverse Button.
35.) SKIP/SEARCH Forward Button.
36.) INTRO Button.
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1.) FM Wire Antenna.
2.) Speaker L / R Jacks.
3.) AC Power Cord.
BACK VIEW
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B AT T E R Y I N S T AL L AT I O N
1.) Open the battery compartment cover.
2.) Insert two "AAA" (UM4) batteries (not included)
to match the polarities as indicated inside the
battery compartment.
3.) Close the cover.
REMOTE CONTROL
1.) STANDBY/ON Button.
2.) STOP Button.
3.) PROGRAM Button.
4.) PLAY/PAUSE Button.
5.) SKIP/SEARCH Button.
6.) SKIP/SEARCH Button.
7.) DISC Select Button.
8.) MUTE Button.
9.) VOLUME - Button.
10.) VOLUME + Button.
11.) Battery Compartment (Back Cabinet).
DISC
MUTE
VOLUME +
STANDBY/
ON
PROGRAM
SKIP/SEARCH
PLAY/
PAUSE
STOP
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Battery Precautions
Replacement of batteries must be done by an adult.
Do not mix old and new batteries.
Do not mix alkaline, standard carbon-zinc or rechargeable nickel-cadmium
batteries.
The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
Exhausted batteries are to be removed.
Only batteries of the equivalent type are to be used.
Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.
Dispose of batteries properly. Do not dispose of batteries in fire. The batteries
may explode or leak.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL CONTROLS
Preset Electronic Equalizer
When the unit is switched "On" for the first time, the Equalizer will be in the "Flat"
setting. Press the PRESET EQ button repeatly to select "ROCK", "POP",
"CLASSIC" or "JAZZ" sound effect to suit your taste. The appropriate EQ Indicator
lights to confirm your selection.
Mute Button Remote Control Only
To temporarily shut off the sound from the speakers press the MUTE button on the
remote control. The STANDBY/MUTE indicator on front panel will flash and the
sound will stop. Press the MUTE button again to cancel Mute and restore the
sound. The MUTE indicator goes "Off".
Balance Control
This control adjusts the relative volume of the left and right speakers. When this
control is set to the center-click position you will have equal volume from both
speakers. If your normal listening position is closer to one of the two speakers,
rotate this control to the left or to the right until the volume from both of the speakers
sounds the same at your normal listening position.
FM Mono/Hi-Speed Dubbing ON /OFF Selector
This button is used to select between the FM STEREO and FM MONO operation
modes (It is also used to select either Normal Speed or High Speed tapepe
dubbing.) To receive FM Stereo broadcasts this switch must be set to the STEREO
position. However if you are listening to a distant or weak FM Stereo station
and reception is unsatisfactory, setting the selector to the FM MONO position
may provide some improvement.
PHONES Jack
The Stereo Headphone Jack is located on the left front panel. Connect a set of
stereo headphones (not included) to this jack for private listening without disturbing
others. The speakers are automatically disconnected when headphones are
connected to the headphone jack.
IMPORTANT: When using headphones always set the volume control to a low
level before you put the headphones on. Then put the headphones on and
gradually increase the volume to a comfortable listening level.
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LISTENING TO THE RADIO
1.) Slide the FUNCTION selector to the TUNER position.
2.) Slide the BAND selector to the desired band, FM or AM.
3.) Tune to your desired station with the TUNING control. If you have tuned to a
FM Stereo station the FM STEREO LED Indicator will light.
4.) Adjust the VOLUME control and EQ as desired.
5.) When you are finished listening press the POWER button to shut the power
"O ff".
Antenna Information
AM - The AM antenna is inside the cabinet. IF AM reception is unsatisfactory try
rotating the entire unit until you find the position that provides the best reception.
FM - For best FM reception, the FM lead wire antenna, located on the back of the
set, should fully unwound and extended.
NOTE: If you are listening to a weak FM Stereo station you can usually improve
the reception by pressing the FM MONO selector to the ON position, however
the sound will now be mono.
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PLAYING COMPACT DISCS
This system features a carousel type 3-CD changer which can provide you with
up to 3 hours of uninterrupted music playback. You may load up to 3 CDs in the
changer for continuous playback, or you may program up to 32 tracks among all 3
discs to be played back in the specific order you select.
LOADING THE DISCS
1.) Press the POWER button to turn the system"On".
2.) Slide the FUNCTION selector to the CD position.
3.) Press the Open/Close button to open the CD tray. When the tray openss
two of the three CD pockets will be accessible to you. Load up to 2 CDs in the
pockets making sure that the label side of the discs face up and that the discs
are correctly centered in the pockets.
4.) Press the DISC SKIP button to rotate the CD tray and expose the 3rd CD
pocket. Insert an additional disc in the open pocket if desired.
NOTES:
Keep the CD disc tray closed when the system is not in use to prevent dirt
and dust from entering the CD mechanism.
Never place more than one CD in the same pocket of the CD tray. If two
discs are loaded in the same pocket, the CD mechanism may jam and /or
the discs themselves may be damaged.
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5. Press the Open/Close button to close
the CD tray. The CD player will search
for the first disc and the display will show
the number of tracks and total playing
time of that disc.
IMPORTANT: This CD player can play normal CDs plus CD-R and CD-RW
discs. However the playability of CD-R/RW discs may be affected by the type
of software that was used in 'ripping' the tracks from the original discs and
'burning' the tracks onto the blank media. Playability may be affected by
the quality and condition of the blank media you use for recording. 100%
compatibility cannot be guaranteed. This is not an indication of any problems
with your player.

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TO BEGIN CD PLAYBACK
After you have loaded up the 3 CDs in the changer:
1.) Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to begin playback. The changer will search
for the first available disc in the tray and will begin playback from Track 1 on
the first disc.The
number of the disc
being played flashes
on the display. It will
continue playing until
it has played all of the discs in the tray and then stops automatically.
NOTE: To begin playback from a specific disc, press the DISC SKIP button
on front panel or DISC button on remote control to select the desired disc,
and then press the PLAY/PAUSE button. Or, press the appropriate disc
button DISC 1, DISC 2, DISC 3. on front panel for the disc you wish to
start. Playback will begin on Track 1 of the selected disc. It stops
automatically after finished playing all discs.
2.) Adjust the VOLUME and EQ control as desired.
3.) To temporarily stop playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE button again. The
indicator appears in the display. The disc continues to spin, but no sound
is heard. Press the PLAY/PAUSE button once more to cancel pause and
resume playback.
4.) To stop playback before the end of a disc, press the STOP button.
ALL DISC
ALL DISC
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IMPORTANT!!
If the disc is smudged or scratched it may skip or stop completely. This does
not indicate a problem with the player. If this occurs, try playing another disc.
If that disc plays properly, you may assume that the first disc is damaged and
unplayable.
Simultaneous Play and Load System
This CD changer allows you to change two discs while a third disc continues playing.
Press the CD drawer Open/Close button during playback. The drawer will open,
allowing you to remove two discs and insert two new discs, while the third disc
continues to play. After loading two new discs in the tray press the Open/Close
button to close the drawer.
SKIP/SEARCH /Buttonss
To skip forward or backward to the beginning of a particular track during
playback, press the or SKIP/SEARCH buttons repeatedly until the desired
track number appears on the display. Playback will begin on the desired track.
To search for a particular passage on a track during playback, press and hold the
or SKIP/SEARCH buttons. The player will search rapidly forward or
backward. Release the buttons when you reach the desired point on the track
and normal speed playback will resume at that point.
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NOTE: You can only skip tracks within the disc being played and cannot skip
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PROGRAMMED CD PLAYBACK
You can program the CD changer to play up to a total of 32 tracks on all 3 discs in
any desired order.
NOTE: You can not program the CD changer during playback. If a disc is
playing press the STOP button first and then follow the instructions.
1.) Press the PROGRAM button once. The PROGRAM, EDIT indicators, program
# 01, disc # 01 appears in the display.
2.) Press the DISC SKIP button or one of the three DISC buttons to select the
disc which contains the first track you wish to program. Example: Disc 2.
3.) Press the or buttons to select the first track you wish to program.m.
Example: Track 8.
4.) Press the PROGRAM button again to store the desired disc and track number
into memory location Number 1. The display will change from Program Number
01 to Program Number 02 .
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5.) Use the DISC SKIP button or one of the three DISC buttons to select the disc
containing the next track you wish to program. Example: Disc 3.
6.) Press the or buttons to select the next track you wish to program.m.
Example: Track 18.
7.) Press the PROGRAM button again to store the desired disc and track into
memory location Number "02".
Repeat the above procedure until you have stored up to 32 tracks in the
program memory.
After all your desired tracks are programmed you may press the PROGRAM
button to reconfirm that the information has been stored correctly.
8.) Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to begin programmed playback. Playback
will start at the first disc and track which you have programmed and will continue
until all programmed discs and tracks (up to a total of 32) have been played.
NOTE: If you press the or buttons during programmed playback, the
player will skip forward or backward to the next track and disc which you
have programmed, but not the next track in sequence of the disc which is
being played.
TO CLEAR THE PROGRAM MEMORY
If the disc is playing, press the STOP button to stop the discs. Then press
the PROGRAM button and then press the STOP button again, switch the
FUNCTION selector to other position, or turn power "Off" to clear the program
memory.
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9.) Press the PROGRAM button and then press the PLAY/PAUSE button if
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REPEAT Playback On Front Panel Only
This system has a four-way repeat function which allows you to continuously repeat
one track, one disc, all discs, or all of the tracks which you have programmed.
One Track Repeat
1.) Press the REPEAT button until the "REPEAT 1" Indicator appears in the CD
display.
2.) Use the or buttons (and the "DISC SKIP" button, if necessary) to selectct
the exact track that you wish to repeat.
3.) Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to begin one track repeat. The selected
track will begin playing. It will repeat continuously until repeat function is
cancelled.
One Disc Repeat
1.) Press the REPEAT button until the "REPEAT 1 DISC" Indicator appears on
the display. Press the DISC SKIP button to select the disc you wish to play.
2.) Press the PLAY/PAUSE button. The selected disc will begin to play starting
with Track 1. When the final track on the disc has been played, it will
automatically begin playing again starting with Track 1.
3.) To cancel One Disc Repeat playback, press the REPEAT button until the
indicator no longer appears in the Display.
REPE AT 1
DISC
REPE AT 1
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4.) To cancel One Track Repeat, press the REPEAT button until the indicator no
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All Discs Repeat
1.) Press the REPEAT button until the "REPEAT ALL DISC" Indicator appears in
the Display.
2.) Press the PLAY/PAUSE button, the changer will begin playing the first
track of the disc which is in the play position. It will continue until it has played
all tracks on all discs in the changer. When it has played the last track on the
last disc it will begin playing again with the first track on the first disc. This All
Discs Repeat will continue indefinitely.
3.) To cancel All Discs Repeat playback, press the REPEAT button until the
Indicator no longer appears in the Display.
Programmed Repeat Playback
You can use the Program and Repeat features together to continuously repeat a
programmed sequence of tracks. First, program the desired tracks according to
Steps 1 through 7 in previous page. When Programmed Playback begins press
the REPEAT button until the "REPEAT ALL DISC" Indicator appears in display. All
the tracks in your programmed sequence will be repeated continuously.
To cancel Programmed Repeat Playback press the STOP button until both the
PROGRAM and REPEAT Indicators go "Off".
ALL DISC
REPE AT
REPE AT
ALL DISC
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