Kenwood 104AR User manual

KENWOOD
104AR_
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
KENWOOD
CORPORATION

Before
applying
po
wer
|.
Caution
:
Read
this
section
carefully
to
ensure
safe
operation.
104AR [En}
Units are designed for operation as follows.
U.S.A and Canada AC 120 V only China AC 220 ¥ only
Australia
AC
240
V
oaly
*Other
couatries
__________
AC.
110-120/Z20-240
V
switchable
*AC voltage selection
AC voltage selector switch
The AC voltage selector switch on the rear panel is set to the
voltage that prevails in the area to which the unit is shipped. ACIIO-120¥ -~ ac?z20240v ~
Before connecting the power cord to your AC outlet, make sure
that the setting position of this switch matches your line voltage.
If not, it must be set to your voltage in accordance with the fol-
lowing direction.
Note:
;
Move
switch
lever
Our
warranty
does
not
cover
damage
caused
by
excessive
line
fo
match
your
fine
voltage
due
to
improper
setting
of
the
AC
voltage
selector
switch.
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==
Fe
c
=
voltage
with
a
:
:
:
smail
screwdriver
or
other
pointed
tool.
Caution
:
mean
ins
section
carefully
to
ensure
safe
eparetion
WARNING
-
TO
|
PREVENT
|
FIRE
OR
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO
NOT
EXPOSE
THIS
APPLIANCE
TO
RAIN
OR
MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
TO
REDUCE
THE
RISK
OF
ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
DO
NOT
REMOVE
COVER
{OR
BACK).
NO
USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS
INSIDE,
REFER
SERVICING
TO
QUALIFIED
SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
THE
LIGHTNING
FLASH
WITH
ARROWHEAD
SYMBOL,
WITHIN
AN
EQUILATERAL
TRIANGLE,
JS
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.
THE
EXCLAMATION
POINT
WITHIN
AN
EQUILATERAL
TRIANGLE
IS
INTENDED
TO
ALERT
THE
USER
TO
THE
PRESENCE
OF
IMPORTANT
OPERATING
AND
MAINTENANCE
{SERVICING}
INSTRUCTIONS
IN
THE
LITERATURE
ACCOMPANYING
THE
APPLIANCE.
TS
Unpack
the
unit
carefully
and
make
sure
that
ali
accessories
are
put
aside
so
they
will
not
be
fost.
Examine
the
unit
for
any
possibility
of
shipping
damage.
If
your
unit
ts
damaged
or
faiis
to
operate,
notify
your
dealer
immediately.
If
your
unit
was
shipped
to
you
directly,
notify
the
shipping
company
without
delay
Only
the
consignee
(the
person
or
company
recerving
the
unit)
can
file
a
claim
against
the
carrier
for
shipping
damage.
We
recommend
that
you
retain
the
original
carton
and
packing
materials
for
use
should
you
transport
or
ship
the
unit
in
the
future.
Accessories
FM
indoor
antenna
(1)
AM
loop
antenna
(1)
Loop
antenna
stand
(1}
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Special
features
—
SRS
3D
:
This
epoch-making
SRS
30
(Sound
Retrieval
System
3
Dimen-
Sion)
system
produces
a
three
dimensional
sound
Stage
from
normal
stereo
signals.
It
greatly
improves
the
perceived
width
and
depth
of
the
sound
stage,
as
well
as
sound
imaging,
while
expanding
the
listening
area.
TO4AR [En}
oo) 2
Station
preset
fens
This
unit
incorporates
a
function
for
storing
received
stations
in
preset memory with a simple operation. it is very convenient to
preset the stations you like. The preset stations can be recalled
alsa very easily.
— 16
Speaker
system
Setting
the
Speaker
Impedance
Selector
to
match
the
impedance
of
your speakers allows
you
to
take
full advantage
of your
speaker's performance
characteristics
by
driving
them
under the
best possible conditions.
We've also included 2 sets of speaker terminals so you can
connect two different sounding speaker systems, or use two sets
of speakers at once (only when both sets of speakers have an
impedance of 8 ohms or more}.
6
eal
TAPE
2
(MONITOR)
The
TAPE
2
(MONITOR)
jacks
of
this
unit
accept
the
connection
of
a
cassette
deck,
graphic
equalizer,
surround
processor,
etc.
Wen
a
3-head
cassette
deck
is
connected
to
the
TAPE
2
(MONI-
TOR)
jacks,
it
is
possible
te
monitor
the
sound
which
has
just
been
recorded
during
recording.
Remote controllable audie function
~ 13,
By
connecting
KENWOOD
source
components
such
as
a
cassette
deck
and
CD
player
through
system
control
connection,
the
basic
operations
of
these
components
can
be
controfled
from
the
remote
control
unit
provided
with
this
unit.
A
single
remote
control unit can control the entire audio system easily. So.
Contents
Caution
:
Read
the
pages
marked
A\
carefully
to
ensure
safe
operation.
Before
applying
power
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app
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pawer
ge
Safety
precautions
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features;
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SPACE
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Retrieval
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stereo
experience
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12
Recording
cigs
We
adtes
13
Broadcast
reception
14
Receiving
broadcast
Stations
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sibdaces
14
Receivings
radio
stations
by
specifying
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15
Storing
radio
StauOns
IN
Memory
(Station
Preset)
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Rece:ving
a
preset
Station
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peadadedietes
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Ste
ath
16
Receiving
all
preset
stations
in
order
..........
16
in
case
of
difficulty
17
1,
Specifications
18

System connections
Make connection as shown below.
When connecting the related system components, refer also
to the instruction manuals of the related components.
Do not plug in the power lead until all connections are
completed.
Video deck or LD player
1044R (En}
ponents
Malfunction of microcomputer
If operation is not possible or erroneous display appears even
though all connections have been made properly, reset the
microcomputer referring to “In case of difficulty”. at
- 42
Monitor TV
SYSTEM CONTROL jack
Used for system
control connection
of KENWOOD com-
ponents. - 8.
SPEAKERS IMPEDANCE SELECTOR
To wall AC outlet
For U.S.A., Canada 1 0
and China i} xg
Turntable
For other countries
x2

About
the
system control operations.
Connecting
system
control
cords
after
connecting
a
KENWOOD
audio
com
1O4AR [En}
ponent
system
lets
you
take
advantage
of
convenient
There
are
two
KENWOOD
system
control
modes.
Make
connections
according
to
the
groups
of
terminal
symbols
shown
below.
_XS8:
Mode:
lets
you
combine
Xv,
(XS,
and
XSS:
terminals
(LIB)
Mode:
for
GLB)
terminals
only
This
unit
is
compatible
with
both
[X$8]
and
{SL16]
modes.
It
comes
from
the
fac
mode,
follow
the
instructions
in
“SWITCHING
FROM
[XS8]
TO
[SL16)”
below.
EXAMPLE: [XS8] mode connections
The
underlined
portion
represents
the
setting
of
the
system
control mode.
Receiver
[SL16] [xS8}
System
contral
cord
MD Recorder
[SL16}
Cassette Deck
[SL16] [XS] {XS8] [XR}
(SL16} [XS] [XS8]
CD Ptayer
[XS] Turntable
tory
set
to
the
[XS8]
mode.
To
switch
to
the
[SL16]
EXAMPLE:
[SL16]
mode
connections
The
underlined
portion
represents
the
setting
of
the
system
contro]
mode.
[SL16] [XS8]
[SL16}
[SL16} [XS] [XS8] [XR]
{SL16} [XS] [XS8]
[XS]
Receiver
System
MD
Recorder
control
cord
Cassette Deck
CD Ptayer
| Turntable
@
Some
CD
players
ana
cassette
decks
are
not
compatible
with
the
[SL16]
system
control
mode.
Be
sure
to
use
the
[XS8]
system
contro!
mode
when
making
system
connections
with
equipment
that
1s
not
[SL16}
compatible.
@
Some
MD
players
are
not
system
control
compatible.
You
cannot
make
system
contro!
connections
to
this
kind
of
equipment
1
(SL16]
equipment
cannot
be
comb:ned
with
[XR],
[XS].
and
{XS8]}
equipment
for
system
opera-
Notes
we
affecting performarce
2.
Do
not
cannect
system
control
cords
to
any
components
other
than
those
specified
by
tions
Tf
your
equipment
consists
of
this
kind
of
combination,
please
do
not
connect
any
system
~
contro!
cords.
Ever
without
system
control
cards,
normal!
operations
can
be
carried
out
without
KENWOOD.
ft
may
cause
a
malfunction
and
damage
your
equipment
3
Be
sure
the
system
control
Plugs
are
inserted
all
the
way
in
to
the
system
control
terminals.
ABOUT
THE
SYSTEM
CONTROL
OPERATIONS
Remote Control (Except [SL16]}
Lets
you
operate
source
components
with
the
system
re-
mote supplied with this unit.
Automatic
Operation
(Except
[XR]
equipment}
When
you
start
piayback
from
a
source
component,
the
in-
put
selector
on
this
unit
switches
to
that
component
auto-
matically.
(Except
TAPE
2)
Synchronized
Recording
(Except
[XR]
equipment)
Lets
you
synchronize
recording
with
the
start
of
playback
when
recording
from
CD,
MD,
or
analog
discs.
SWITCHING
FROM
[XS8]
TO
[SL16]
You
can
easily
change
the
system
control
mode
with
the
following
operation.
Do
this
operation
after
completing
all
connections.
Switching to [SL16]:
Switching back to [XS8]:
Unplug the AC power cord from
the wail outlet, then plug it back
in
while
holding
down
the
AUTO/
MANUAL key .
Unplug the AC power cord from
the wall outlet, then plug it back
in while holding down the BAND
key.
@
This
operation
will
not
affect
items
stored
in
the
memory.
The
system
control
mode
will
revert
to
[XS8]
if
the
power
cord
is
disconnected
from
the
AC
outlet
for
three
consecutive
days.
If
you
would
like
to
make
the
unit
completely
(and
permanently)
(SL16}
com-
patibie,
please
consult
your
nearest
retailer
or
the
1.
Connect
ali
cords
firmly.
If
connections
are
loose,
there
could
be
loss
of
sound
or
noise
produced,
Notes
-|
2.
When
plugging
and
unplugging
connection
cords,
be
sure
to
first
remove
the
power
cord
from
the
AC
outlet.
Plugging
/
unpiug-
ging
connection
cords
without
removal
of
the
power
cord
can
cause
malfunctions
or
damage
to
the
unit.
3
Do
not
connect
up
a
power
source
which
is
larger
than
that
indicated
on
the
socket
at
the
rear
of
the
unit.

TO44R [En)
1 Strip coating.
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2 Push lever.
Speaker system A
~~
{ —_—
2
Insert
cord.
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bat)
Speaker protection circuitry
lf
the
speaker
cords
are
short-circuited,
the
speaker
protection
circuitry
Ss
activated
and
the
sound
1s
muted.
If
this
occurs,
|
switch
the
POWER
key
to
OFF,
remove
the
short-circurt
from
tne
speaker
cords,
and
switch
the
POWER
key
to
ON
again
Normal
operation
will
resume.
Setting
the
speaker
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
When using the speaker A or speaker B separately
Speaker impedance
40,69
8 2, 16 2
Selector position
802, 16 22
S)
i
R L
Speaker system B
@ Never short-circuit the + a:id - speaker cords.
e
(f
the
left
and
right
speakers
are
connected
inversely
or
if
the
speaker
cords
are
connected
with
reversed
polarity,
the
sound
pecomes
unnatural
with
ambiguous
acoustic
image
positioning
Be
sure
to
connect
the
speakers
and
speaker
cords
correctly
CAUTION:
to
prREVENT
FIRE
OR
DAMAGE
REQUIRING
SERVICE,
SET
THE
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
SWITCH
AS
DESCRIBED
BELOW.
According
to
the
impedance
of
the
speakers
used,
set
the
speaker
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
on
the
rear
panel
as
shown
in
the
table.
@
When
the
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
switch
is
set
to
“AorB:
LESS
THAN
89,
AandB:
82
OR
MORE”,
it
is
possible
to
use
the
A
and
B
speakers
at
the
same
time.
Therefore,
when
using
the
speakers
A
and
B
simultaneously,
be
sure
to
set
the
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR
switch
to
the
“AorB:
LESS
THAN
82,
AandB:
89
OR
MORE”
position.
e
During
speaker
system
connection
and
operation
of
the
speaker
IMPEDANCE
SELECTOR,
set
the
REMOTE
POWER
key
to
OFF.

Connection method to each antenna terminal
J: Push lever. @ Insert cord. 3 Return lever.
The supplied antenna is for indoor use. Place it as far as possible
from the main system, TV set, speaker cords and power cord, and
set it to a direction which provides the best reception
Loop antenna
G2
sf
—
FM indoor antenna
FM indoor antenna connection
The accessory antenna ts for temporary indoor use oniy For stable
signal reception we recommend using an outdoor antenna. Remove
the indoor antenna if you connect one outdoors
FM
DE-EMPHASIS
/
CHANNEL
SPACE
switch
(Except
for
U.S.A.,
Canada
and
Australia)
The
FM
DE-EMPHASIS
/
CHANNEL
SPACE
switch
on
the
rear
panel
'§
set
to
the
correct
setting
that
prevails
in
the
area
to
which
the
unit
is
shipped.
However,
if
the
FM
DE-EMPHASIS
/
CHANNEL
SPACE
setting
is
not
matched
to
the
area
where
the
unit
1s
to
be
used:
for
instance,
when
you
moved
from
area
1
to
area
2
or
vice
versa,
des:red
reception
of
AM/FM
broadcasts
1s
not
expected
In
this
case,
change
the
FM
DE-EMPHASIS
/
CHANNEL
SPACE
set-
ting
In
accordance
with
the
area
corresponding
to
the
table.
The
FM
DE-EMPHASIS
1s
switched
over
at
the
same
time
@
When
changing
the
setting
of
the
FM
DE-EMPHASIS
/
CHANNEL
SPACE
switch,
first
disconnect
the
power
cord
of
the
amopiifier,
then
reset
the
channel
space
switch,
connect
the
power
cord
again,
and
turn
the
power
on.
DAE ace ey ANS cetettion
1044R [En}
RS PROS
Peetee sted
AM outdoor antenna connection
If
the
reception
is
poor
when
the
AM
loop
antenna
ts
used,
distrib-
ute
a
vinyl-coated
wire
of
more
than
6
meters
outdoors,
without
disconnecting the loop antenna.
Outdoor antenna
Coaxial
cable
FM
outdooar
3). antenna
10mir 1Ormrr
FM outdoor antenna connection
Lead
the
75
2
coaxial
cable
connected
to
the
FM
outdoor
antenna
into
the
room
and
connect
it to
the
FM
75
Q
terminal.
CHANNEL FM DE-
SPACE freq. | EMPHASIS
5SOkHz
9kH2
50 us

Controls and indicators
1044A (En)
MUTE
indicator
LOUDNESS
indicator
MEMORY
indicator
SPEAKERS
indicators
SRS
3D
indicator
;
F
SPEAKERS:
MUTE
LOUDNESS
_==SRS
3D"
MEMORY
|
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STEREO
|
-
Reception
mode
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TAPE
2
indicator
—
|
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Rak
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|
Gis
com
|
Tuning
mode
indicator
Broadcast
band
indicators
eal
disptay,
a
indicator
Input display,
Preset channel display
7)
KENWOOD
@SPEAKERS 4/B keys
OPOWER
key
Press
to
select
the
A
and/or
B
speaker
Switches
the
power
ON/OFF
systems
@
STANDBY
indicator
®SRS
3D
key
©LEVEL
MODE
key
@®TAPE
2
key
Press
when
adjusting
the
tone
Press
to
monitor
the
sound
being
re-
OLEVEL
CONTROL
keys
corded
Press
to
adjust
the
tone
@
Numeric
keys
@
BAND
key
@
AUTO/MANUAL
key
Press
ta
switch
the
broadcast
band
Press
to
select
the
auto
tuning
mode.
GINPUT
SELECTOR
knob
@
DIRECT
key
Turn
to
select
the
input
sources
Press
for
direct
station
tuning
based
on
@VOLUME
CONTROL
knob
numerical
input.
O
PHONES
jack
@
MEMORY
key
Used
for
headphone
listening
Press
to
preset
a
station
in
the
memory.
©LOUDNESS
key
@P.CALL
keys
Press
to
enhance
low
frequencies
*
Recalls
preset
stations.
@
MUTING
key
@
TUNING
keys
Press
to
mute
sound
temporarily.
Press
to
tune
broadcast
stations
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This
unit
has
a
STANDBY
indicator.
When
the
STANDBY
indicator
1s
lit,
the
unit
consumes
a
small
amount
of
power
to
preserve
the
memory.
This
1s
called
STANDBY
mode.
This
mode
also
lets
you
turn
the
power
ON/OFF
using
the
remote
control.

Remote
controlunit
—s_—-
The
remote
contro!
unit
provided
with
the
receiver
can
also
control
KENWOOD
cassette
decks,
and
CD
player
connected
to
the
receiver
through
system
control
cords.
For
details
of
the
controllable
functions,
refer
to
the
instruction
manuals
of
these
components.
OPOWER key
@BAND
key
14,
Press
to
switch
the
broadcast
band.
©P.CALL keys -
Recalls preset stations.
© Play/pause key (»/t) (CD)
© Stop key (m) (CD)
OSkip
keys
(~4
,
m1)
(CD)
@DISC SKIP key (CD)
For
use
as
the
disc
skip
key
of
the
multi-CD
player.
@ Input selector keys =o
Press to select the inputs.
OSRS 3D key
Press for SRS 3D play
@LEVEL MODE key - 1
Press when adjusting the tone.
@TAPE
A/TAPE
B
keys
(Cassette
decks)
@ Play keys (<, ») (Cassette decks)
@
Fast
Forward/Rewind
keys
(<4
,
>>)
(Cassette
decks)
@ Stop key (m) (Cassette decks)
@REC/ARM key (Cassette decks)
When
recording
on
TAPE
B,
puts
the
deck
in
record-pause
mode
after
jeaving
a
non-recorded
blank
of
4
seconds.
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key
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REMOTE
CONTROL
UNIT
Press
to
mute
sound
temporarily.
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@LOUDNESS
key
ms
Press to enhance low frequencies.
@VOLUME/LEVEL
CONTROL
keys
~
(30,
=
iL
Press
to
adjust
the
volume.
If
the
LEVEL
MODE
key
iS
pressed
before
these
keys,
these
keys
can
also
be
used
to
adjust
the
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Infrared ray system
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Loading batteries
i | Remove the cover.
Operation procedure
When
the
STANDBY
indicator
is
lit,
the
power
turns
ON
when
you
press
the
POWER
key
on
the
remote.
When
the
power
comes
ON,
press
the
key
you
want
to
operate.
Approximate operating range
Remote sensor
@
Insert
two
AA-size
(R6
/
SUM-3)
batteries
as
indicated
by
the
;
polarity
marking.
3
Close
the
cover.
Model:
RC-R0504
Infrared ray system
@
When
two
operation
keys
on
the
remote
control
unit
are
pressed
successively,
press
each
key
securely
reserving
an
interval
of
more
than
1
second
for
each
press.
2.
When
the
remote-controliable
distance
gets
shorter
than
before,
replace
both
batteries
with
new
ones.
3
Malfunction
may
occur
if
direct
sunlight
or
the
light
of
a
tigh-frequency
lighting
fiuorescent
lamp
enters
the.
remote
contro}
light
sensor.
In
such
@
case,
change
the
system
installation
position
to
prevent
the
malfunction.
1.
The
supplied
batteries
are
intended
for
use
in
Operation
checks.
Therefore,
their
lives
may
be
shorter
than
ordinary
batteries.
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Playing music
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7 Turn the power ON.
Ler
ON/STANDBY
—
2
Select
the
SPEAKERS
key
setting.
a SPEAKERS B
The indicators of the speaker SPEAKERS
systems to be used should —-iG — TI
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3 Select the input source.
INPUT SELECTOR
=O
—
4 Play the selected source.
—
5 Adjust the volume.
VOLUME CONTROL
Z
I= —i
To increase
volume
To decrease
volume uP
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=
+
Keys
or
controls
to
be
used
in
this
operation
A, B OFF
Sound
is
not
output
from
the
speakers.
Use
this
setting
for
listening
through headphones, etc.
A ON
Sound
1s
output
from
the
speakers
connected
to
the
SPEAKERS
A
terminals on the rear panel.
BON
Sound
1s
output
from
the
speakers
connected
to
the
SPEAKERS
B
terminals on the rear panel.
A, B ON
Sound
is
output
from
the
speakers
connected
to
the
SPEAKERS
Aang
B terminals on the rear panel
The
input
sources
are
switched
in
the
following
order
The
selected
source
1 TUNER (frequency display) is dinplayed.
2 PONG
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a
KENWOOD
MD
recorder
connected
through
the
system
remote
control
cord
in
the
[SL16]
mode,
it
1s
necessary
to
change
the
TAPE
1
input
to
MD
input
using
the
following
pro-
cedure
1
Select
the
input
name
to
be
changed.
2
Press
and
hold
the
AUTO/MANUAL
key
for
more
than
2
fj
seconds.
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@
The
sound
of
input
source
cannot
be:
listened
to
while
TAPE
2
is.
ON