Sharp GX-CD1200WBK User manual

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MODEL MODELO
MODÈLE
OPERATION MANUAL
MODE D’EMPLOI
PORTABLE CD STEREO COMPONENT SYSTEM
CHAÎNE CD STÉRÉO PORTATIVE
SISTEMA ESTEREO COMPONENTE CON REPRODUCTOR DE CD
GX-CD1200W
MANUAL DE MANEJO
Thank you for purchasing this SHARP product.
Nous vous remercions d’avoir porté votre choix sur ce produit SHARP.
Muchas gracias por haber adquirido este producto SHARP.
SHARP CORPORATION

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ACCESSORY ..................................................................... 1
SPECIAL NOTES ............................................................... 1
PRECAUTIONS .................................................................. 2
NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS .................... 3
POWER SOURCE .............................................................. 4
DETACHABLE SPEAKERS ............................................... 5
SOUND CONTROL ............................................................ 5
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COMPACT DISC OPERATION .......................................... 6
RADIO OPERATION .......................................................... 7
CASSETTE OPERATION ................................................ 7-8
RECORDING ................................................................. 9-10
USING EXTERNAL UNITS................................................11
MAINTENANCE ............................................................... 12
SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................ 12
Note:
Parts and accessories mentioned in this operation manual
other than those in the drawing are not included.
AC power lead ×1
CONTENTS
ACCESSORY
SPECIAL NOTES
Note for users in Australia:
●Copyright may exist in material you wish to record. Copy-
ingorbroadcastingsuch materialwithout permissionof the
relevant licensees or owners of the copyright is prohibited
by law. SHARP is not in a position to authorise the copying
or broadcasting of copyright materials and nothing in this
OPERATION MANUALshould beimplied asgiving thatau-
thority.
For other countries:
●Audio-visual material may consist of copyrighted works
which must not be recorded without the authority of the
owner of the copyright.
Please refer to the relevant laws in your country.
●The letters in brackets contained in the model number indi-
cate the colour of the product only. Operation and specifi-
cations are unaffected.
CAUTION
●This Portable CD Stereo Component System is classi-
fied as a CLASS 1 LASER product.
●The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT label is located on the
rear cover.
●Use of controls, adjustments or performance of proce-
duresother than thosespecified hereinmay result inhaz-
ardous radiation exposure.
As the laser beam used in this compact disc player is
harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Laser Diode Properties
Material: GaAIAs
Wavelength: 780 nm
Emission Duration: continuous
Laser Output: max. 0.6 mW
CAUTION-INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. DO NOT STARE INTO
BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTLY WITH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.
VARNING-OSYNLIG LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL AR OPPNAD. STIRRA
EJ IN I STRALEN OCH BETRAKTA EJ STRALEN MED OPTISKA INSTRUMENT.
ADVERSEL-USYNLIG LASERSTRALING VED ABNING. SE IKKE IND I
STRALEN-HELLER IKKE MED OPTISKE INSTRUMENTER.
VARO! AVATTAESSA OLET ALTTIINA NAKYMATON LASERSATEILYLLE.
ALA TUIJOTA SATEESEEN ALAKA KATSO SITA OPTISEN LAITTEEN LAPI.
VARNING-OSYNLIG LASERSTRALNING NAR DENNA DEL AR OPPNAD.
STIRRA EJ IN I STRALEN OCH BETRAKTA EJ STRALEN GENOM OPTISKT
INSTRUMENT.
ADVERSEL-USYNLIG LASERSTRALING NAR DEKSEL APNES. STIRR IKKE
INN I STRALEN ELLER SE DIREKTE MED OPTISKE INSTRUMENTER.
●When the FUNCTION switch is set at STAND-BY position,
mains voltage is still present inside the unit.
Warning:
This unit contains no user serviceable parts. Never remove
covers unless qualified to do so. This unit contains dangerous
voltages, always remove mains plug from the socket before
any service operation and when not in use for a long period.
Warning:
●To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appli-
ance to dripping or splashing. No objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

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PRECAUTIONS
■General
●Please ensure that the equipment is positioned in a well
ventilated area and ensure that there is at least 10 cm (4")
of free space along the sides, top and back of the equip-
ment.
●Donot useoil, solvents,petrol, paintthinners orinsecticides
on the unit.
●Do not expose the unit to moisture, to temperatures higher
than 60°C (140°F) or to extreme low temperatures.
●Keep the unit away from direct sunlight, strong magnetic
fields, excessive dust, humidity and electronic/electrical
equipment (home computers, facsimiles, etc.) which gener-
ates electrical noise.
●Hold theAC power plug by the head when removing it from
theAC socket, aspulling theleadcan damageinternal wires.
●When cleaning the heads, pinch rollers, etc., remove the
AC power plug from the wall socket as the unit contains
high voltages.
Do not remove the outer cover, as this may result in electric
shock. Refer internal service to your local SHARP service
facility.
●Use the unit on a firm, level surface free from vibration, and
do not place anything on the top of the unit.
●Ifthe unit doesnot workproperlywhilst inuse, set theFUNC-
TION switch to STAND-BY and then to ON again.
●Ifan electricalstorm istaking placenear you,it issuggested
that you disconnect the AC power lead from the AC socket
for safety.
●The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ven-
tilation openings with items, such as newspapers, table-
cloths, curtains, etc.
●No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should
be placed on the apparatus.
●Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of
battery disposal.
Warning:
The voltage used must be the same as that specified on this
unit. Using this product with a higher voltage other than that
whichis specifiedis dangerousand may result in a fire orother
type of accident causing damage. SHARP will not be held re-
sponsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a
voltage other than that which is specified.
■Volume control
The sound level at a given volume setting depends on a com-
bination of speaker efficiency, location and various other fac-
tors.
It is advisable to avoid exposure to high volume levels, which
occur whilst turning the unit on with the volume control setting
up high, or whilst continually listening at high volumes.
■Condensation
Sudden temperature changes and storage or operation in an
extremelyhumid environmentmay causecondensation inside
the cabinet (tape head, etc.).
Condensation can cause the unit to malfunction.
If this happens, leave the power on with no cassette in the unit
until normal playback is possible (about 1 hour).
Warning:
CD players use a laser pickup which can damage the eyes if
viewed directly. Do not look at the pickup, and do not touch the
pickup directly.
■Care of compact discs
Compact discs are fairly resistant to damage, however
mistracking can occur due to an accumulation of dirt on the
disc surface.
Followthe guidelinesbelow for maximum enjoyment fromyour
CD collection and player.
●Do not write on either side of the disc, particularly the non-
label side. Signals are read from the non-label side. Do not
mark this surface.
●Keep your discs away from direct sunlight, heat, and exces-
sive moisture.
●Always hold the CDs by the edges. Fingerprints, dirt, or wa-
ter on the CDs can cause noise or mistracking. If a CD is
dirty or does not play properly, clean it with a soft, dry cloth,
wiping straight out from the centre, along the radius.
■Cassette tape
●For playback, use normal or low-noise tape for the best
sound. (Metal or CrO2tape is not recommended.)
For recording, use only normal tape.
●Use the same tape formula for both TAPE 1 and TAPE 2.
●Do not use C-120 tapes, tapes with large diameter reels, or
poor-quality tapes, as they may cause malfunctions.
●Beforeloading a tapeinto thecassette compartment, tighten
the slack with a pen or pencil.
●Cassettes have removable tabs which prevent accidental
recording or erasing from taking place. Removing the tab
willprotect thecorresponding side frombeing erased.Cover
the tab holes with adhesive tape to erase or record again.
●TAPE 1: Playback or record.
TAPE 2: Playback only.
NO
YES
Correct
Tab for side B (2) Tab for side A(1)
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NAMES OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
1. CD Compartment
2. CD Eject Button
3. Track Number Indicator
4. (CD) Play Indicator
5. (CD) Pause Indicator
6. Extra Bass Control
7. Graphic Equalizer Controls
8. Power/(TAPE 2) Play Direction Indicators
9. (CD) Track Down/Review Button
10. (CD) Track Up/Cue Button
11. (CD) Stop Button
12. (CD) Play/Pause Button
13. Fine Tuning Control
14. Built-in Microphone
15. Volume Control
16. Headphone Socket
17. Mixing Microphone Socket
18. Function Selector Switch
19. (TAPE 1) Cassette Compartment
20. Tuning Control
21. FM Stereo Indicator
22. Surround Indicator
23. Surround Switch
24. Band Selector Switch
25. Dubbing Speed/Built-in Microphone/FM Mode Switch
26. (TAPE 2) Cassette Compartment
27. (TAPE 1) Record Button
28. (TAPE 1) Play Button
29. (TAPE 1) Rewind Button
30. (TAPE 1) Fast Forward Button
31. (TAPE 1) Stop/Eject Button
32. (TAPE 1) Pause Button
33. (TAPE 2) Reverse Mode Switch
34. (TAPE 2) Play Button
35. (TAPE 2) Fast Wind Buttons
36. (TAPE 2) Stop/Eject Button
37. (TAPE 2) Direction Switch
38. FM/SW Telescopic Rod Aerial
39. Beat Cancel Switch
40. Speaker Terminals
41. AC Voltage Selector
42. AC Power Input Socket
43. Battery Compartment
44. Tweeter
45. Bass Reflex Duct
46. Woofer
47. Speaker Release Lever
48. Speaker Wire
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POWER SOURCE
■AC power
Check the setting of the AC voltage selector located on the
rearpanel beforeplugging the unit into anAC socket. If neces-
sary, adjust the selector to correspond to the AC power volt-
age used in your area.
Selector adjustment:
Slide the selector with a screwdriver to the appropriate volt-
age number (AC 110 - 127 V or AC 220 - 240 V).
Notes:
●If the unit will not be used for a long period of time, remove
the AC power lead from the AC socket.
●Connection of the AC power lead to the unit disconnects
the batteries.
●Never use a power lead other than the one supplied. Use
of a power lead other than the one supplied may cause an
electric shock or fire.
●Ifa humming noiseoccurs, turnthepower plugupside down
where it is connected to the AC power input socket on the
unit.
● AC Plug Adaptor
In areas (or countries) where an AC socket as shown in illus-
tration ➁is used, connect the unit using the AC plug adaptor
supplied with the unit, as illustrated. The AC plug adaptor is
not included in areas where theAC wall socket andAC power
plug can be directly connected (see illustration ➀).
Note for users in Australia and New Zealand:
An AC plug adaptor is not supplied if the lead has an Austra-
lian Standard plug.
■Battery power
1DisconnecttheAC powerlead,and removethebattery com-
partment cover.
●Connection of the AC power lead to the unit disconnects
the batteries.
2Insert 10 “D” size batteries (UM/SUM-1, R20, HP-2 or simi-
lar) into the battery compartment.
●When inserting or removing the batteries ➄and ➉, push
them towards the ëbattery terminals.
●Installingthe batteries incorrectlymay causethe unit tomal-
function.
●Batteries are not included.
3Replace the battery compartment cover.
Precautions for battery use:
●Insert the batteries according to the direction indicated on
the rear panel.
●Remove the batteries if they are weak or if the unit will not
be used for long periods of time. This will prevent potential
damage due to battery leakage.
●Replace all old batteries with new ones at the same time.
●Do not mix old and new batteries.
Caution:
Do not use rechargeable batteries (nickel-cadmium battery,
etc.).
Battery replacement:
Replace the batteries when they become weak and/or record-
ing or playback is impaired. This may occur even though radio
broadcasts are audible.
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AC 220V
-240V
AC 110V
-127V
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
AC 220V
-240V
AC 110V
-127V
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
1
2
To AC INPUT AC 110-127/220-240 V,
50/60 Hz
To an AC socket

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DETACHABLE SPEAKERS
SOUND CONTROL
SPEAKER (8 )
LEFT RIGHT
1 2 3
MIN
MAX
V
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L
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M
E
500Hz 2kHz 10kHz
10
10
10
10
0
GRAPHIC EQUALIZER
SURROUND
ON
OFF
X-BASS
MAX
MIN
●Set the FUNCTION switch to STAND-BY before con-
necting or disconnecting the speakers.
■Mounting the speakers to the main unit
Fit the grooves of the speaker to the guides on the main unit,
and then slide the speaker all the way down to lock it in place.
■Removing the speakers from the main unit
Push the RELEASE lever as shown in the illustration to unlock
the speaker, and then lift up the speaker to remove it from the
main unit.
■Speaker connection
Connect each speaker wire to the SPEAKER terminals as
shown. Use speakers with an impedance of 8 ohms or more,
as lower impedance speakers can damage the unit.
Caution:
●Connect the black wire to the minus (–) terminal, and the
red wire to the plus (+) terminal.
●Do not mix the right channel and left channel wiring when
connecting the speakers to the unit.
●Do not let bare speaker wires touch each other as this may
damage the amplifier and/or speakers.
●Do not stand or sit on the speakers. If the speakers fall or
collapse, you may be injured.
Note:
●The speaker grille is not removable.
Right speaker Left speaker
Red Red
Black
Volume
Rotate the VOLUME control towards MAX to increase the vol-
ume, and towards MIN to decrease the volume.
Extra bass (X-BASS)
Move the X-BASS control towards MAX to emphasise bass
sound.
The centre position represents a normal setting.
Graphic equalizer
Move the GRAPHIC EQUALIZER control for any frequency
towards + 10 to boost the level for that frequency, and towards
-10 to lower the level.
Surround
“Surround” refers to an acoustical effect similar to the ambi-
ence of a concert hall, where the listener has the feeling of
being “surrounded” by the sound.
To enjoy the surround effect:
Set the SURROUND switch to ON.
Note:
●The surround effect cannot be
obtainedfrom monaural sound
signals.
●Volume ●X-BASS
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COMPACT DISC OPERATION
CUE /
TRACK UP PLAY / PAUSE
STOP
REVIEW /
TRACK DOWN
FUNCTION
Precautions:
●When “Cd” or track number is displayed, the power is
connected.
If you do not use the CD player, set the FUNCTION
switch to STAND-BY.
●Do not open the CD compartment whilst the disc is ro-
tating.
●If the disc is damaged, dirty, or loaded upside down, the
total number of tracks will not appear.
Clean, replace, or reload the disc properly.
●Keep foreign objects out of the CD compartment.
●Subjecting the unit to shock or vibration may cause
mistracking.
●Keep the CD compartment closed except when loading
discs.
●Playing certain compact discs at a high volume may
cause mistracking. In this case, listen at a lower vol-
ume.
●Thetemperature rangefor playingcompact discsis rec-
ommended to be 5°C (41°F) - 35°C (95°F).
●If TV or radio interference occurs during CD operation,
move the unit away from the TV or radio.
■APSS (Auto Program Search System)
APSS automatically locates the beginning of any track.
To listen again to the track being played:
Pressthe DOWNbutton forless than0.5 secondsduring play-
back.
To move to the beginning of the next track:
Press the UP button for less than 0.5 seconds during play-
back.
Notes:
●To skip a number of tracks at one time, press the UP or
DOWN button repeatedly until the desired track number is
shown.
●To start playback from a desired track, press the UP or
DOWN button whilst in the stop mode to select the track
number, and then press the PLAY/PAUSE button.
■Cue and review
1Load a disc and begin playback.
2Hold down the CUE button for audible fast forward, and
hold down the REVIEW button for audible fast reverse.
3Normal playback will resume when the REVIEW or CUE
button is released.
Notes:
●When the end of the disc is reached whilst cueing, “En” will
appear in the display and CD operation is paused. Press
the REVIEW button for fast reverse or press the STOP
button to stop CD operation.
●If the beginning of the disc is reached whilst reviewing, the
mode will automatically switch to normal playback at that
point.
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■CD playback
1Set the FUNCTION switch to CD.
2Press the CD EJECT button to open the CD compartment.
3Place a compact disc on the spindle, label side up.
●8 cm (3") discs can be played without an adaptor.
4Close the CD compartment by firmly pushing the right cor-
ner of it.
●The unit reads the CD information.
“Cd” flashes, then the maximum number of tracks, finally
“1” (the minimum number of tracks) appears in the display.
Whilst “Cd” flashes, do not press the PLAY/PAUSE button.
The unit may not be able to read the CD information prop-
erly.
5Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to start playback from
track 1.
To interrupt playback:
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button during playback.
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button again to resume playback.
To stop playback:
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3Use the TUNING control to tune in to the desired station.
TheFINE TUNING control functions onlyfor SW1and SW2
bands.
4To receive an FM stereo transmission, set the FM MONO/
FM STEREO switch to FM STEREO.
●The FM STEREO indicator lights up when an FM broad-
cast is in stereo.
5Ifthe FM receptionis weak, setthe FM MONO/FMSTEREO
switch to FM MONO.
●Althoughthe receptionchanges to monaural, the soundbe-
comes clearer.
After use:
Set the FUNCTION switch to STAND-BY.
FM MW/SW1 SW1/SW2
Note for users in Australia and New Zealand:
This product can receive FM stereo/FM monaural and AM
monauralbroadcasts.AMstereo broadcastswill notbe played
in stereo.
RADIO OPERATION
FM
STEREO FINE TUNING
BAND
SELECTOR
FM MONO/
FM STEREO
FUNCTION
POWER TUNING
F FWD
REWIND PAUSE
STOP/EJECTPLAY
TAPE 1
FUNCTION
CASSETTE OPERATION
Aerial adjustment
■TAPE 1 playback (one tape side only)
1Set the FUNCTION switch to TAPE.
2Press the STOP/EJECT button and load a cassette into
the TAPE 1 cassette compartment.
3Press the PLAY button of TAPE 1.
●The POWER indicator will light up.
Fast forward/rewind:
To advance thetape,press the STOP/EJECTbutton, then press
the F FWD button. To rewind, press the STOP/EJECT button,
then press the REWIND button.
Notes:
●When the end of the tape is reached during the recording,
playback, fast forward or rewind mode, the full auto stop
system is activated and automatically puts the unit into the
neutral (stop) mode.
●If the PAUSE button is pressed whilst the fast forward or
rewind operation is in progress, the F FWD or REWIND
button will not be released when the tape end is reached.
In this case, press the STOP/EJECT button.
To interrupt playback:
Press the PAUSE button during playback.
Press the PAUSE button again to resume playback.
To stop playback:
Press the STOP/EJECT button.
Precautions:
●Be sure not to press the PLAY and REWIND buttons simul-
taneously, or the tape will become damaged.
●Before changing from one tape operation to another, press
the STOP/EJECT button.
●If TAPE 1 and TAPE 2 are played simultaneously, only the
sound from TAPE 2 will be audible.
●The TAPE 2 DIRECTION indicator refers to the travel di-
rection for TAPE 2 [SideA(1) or Side B (2)]. It is not related
to the movement of TAPE 1.
1Set the FUNCTION switch to RADIO.
●The POWER indicator will light up.
2Setthe BAND SELECTORswitchto FM,MW, SW1or SW2.

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POWER / TAPE 2 DIRECTION
PLAY STOP/EJECTPLAYPAUSE
FAST
DIRECTION
REVERSE
MODE
STOP/EJECT
TAPE 1 TAPE 2
FUNCTION
■TAPE 2 playback (both tape sides)
1Set the FUNCTION switch to TAPE.
2Press the STOP/EJECT button and load a cassette into
the TAPE 2 cassette compartment.
3Set the REVERSE MODE switch to : P to listen to each
tape side once, or 9 S for endless repeat of the entire
tape.
●When the : P setting of the REVERSE MODE switch is
selected, playback always stops at the end of side B(2).
4Press the PLAY button of TAPE 2.
●The POWER indicator will light up.
To change the side of tape:
Press the DIRECTION switch during playback.
●To listen to side A(1), theTAPE 2 DIRECTION “A” indicator
will be illuminated.
●To listen to side B(2), the TAPE 2 DIRECTION “B” indicator
will be illuminated.
To fast wind the tape:
Press the STOP/EJECT button, then the FAST button (3or
2as desired).
Caution:
●When the end of the tape is reached during fast forward/
rewind operation, the tape will stop, but the motor will con-
tinueto rotate.Press the STOP/EJECTbutton immediately.
To stop playback:
Press the STOP/EJECT button.
■Continuous playback (TAPE 2 to TAPE 1)
1Press the STOP/EJECT button and load cassettes into the
TAPE 1 and TAPE 2 cassette compartments.
2Set the REVERSE MODE switch to : P.
●Thecontinuous playbackfunction willnot operatewhen the
REVERSE MODE switch is set to 9 S.
3Press the PLAY button of TAPE 2.
4Select side A(1) or side B(2) on TAPE 2 with the DIREC-
TION switch.
●When playback begins from sideA(1) on TAPE 2, the play-
back sequence will be as follows:
TAPE 2 side A(1) ➞side B(2) ➞TAPE 1 side A(1) ➞stop
●When playback begins from side B(2) on TAPE 2, the play-
back sequence will be as follows:
TAPE 2 side B(2) ➞TAPE 1 side A(1) ➞stop
5Press the PAUSE button of TAPE 1.
6Press the PLAY button of TAPE 1.
●When TAPE 2 stops at the end of the tape, the PLAY but-
ton of TAPE 2 and the PAUSE button of TAPE 1 will be
automatically released, and TAPE 1 will start playing.
Note:
●When in the continuous play mode, pressing the STOP/
EJECT button of TAPE 2 will start TAPE 1 automatically.

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RECORDING
PLAY PLAYPAUSE
DIRECTION
RECORD
FUNCTION
TUNING
FINE TUNING
ABC
BEAT CANCEL
TAPE 1
PLAY/PAUSE
Built-in microphone
■Recording from the CD player
1Set the FUNCTION switch to CD.
●Load the disc to be recorded.
2Load a cassette into the TAPE 1 cassette compartment.
3Press the RECORD button.
4Press the PLAY/PAUSE button on the CD.
To stop recording:
Press the STOP/EJECT button.
The tape will stop.
Note:
●If the STOP or PLAY/PAUSE button on the CD player is
pressed whilst recording, or if the CD comes to its end, the
tape deck will not stop.
To record a specific track:
Press the UP or DOWN button on the CD player until the de-
sired track number is displayed, then start recording.
■Recording from the radio
1Tune in to the desired station. (See page 7.)
2Load a cassette into the TAPE 1 cassette compartment.
3Press the PAUSE button of TAPE 1.
4Press the RECORD button of TAPE 1, which also engages
the PLAY button.
5Press the PAUSE button of TAPE 1 again to begin record-
ing.
Beat cancel switch:
If a whistling noise occurs when recording from an MW, SW1
or SW2 station, set the BEAT CANCEL switch to A, B or C,
whichever gives the best reception.
■Recording from the microphone
1Set the FUNCTION switch to TAPE.
2Set the DUBBING SPEED switch to MIC.
3Load a cassette into the TAPE 1 cassette compartment.
4Press the PAUSE button of TAPE 1.
5Press the RECORD button of TAPE 1, which also engages
the PLAY button.
6Press the PAUSE button again to begin recording.
Notes:
●Do not connect anything to the MIX MIC socket.
●Monitoring of the recording is not possible.
●Recording from the built-in microphone is not in stereo.
●When recording important selections, be sure to make a
preliminary test to ensure that the desired material is being
properly recorded.
●The VOLUME, X-BASS, SURROUND and GRAPHIC
EQUALIZER controls may be adjusted with no effect to the
recorded signal (Variable Sound Monitor).
●Metal and CrO2tapes cannot be used for recording.