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COMPACT
DIGITAL AUDIO
BAND
ONE TOUCH
REC
TAPE
OPEN
CD
TUNER
TIMER/SNOOZE
STANDBY
AUX
MICRO COMPONENT SYSTEM UX-T550
VOLUME
M
U
L
T
I
J
O
G
ACTIVE HYPER
BASS PRO
SLEEP
12
3
4
7
10
8
+10
AUX
9
6
5
AUTO
PRESET
DISPLAY
PROGRAM RANDOM
REPEATBEAT CUT
REVERSE
MODE
STEREO
AUTO/MONO
MULTI CONTROL
BASS
AHB.PRO
TREBLE
REW
FF
VOLUME
TAPE TUNER
BAND
C D
CLOCK
AUTO REVERSE
AUTO TAPE SELECTOR
Note:
If the power is switched off while tape is running, it may be impossible
to remove the cassette. If this happens, switch the power on again be-
fore attempting to remove the cassette.
Auto tape select mechanism
This unit has an Auto Tape Select mechanism which distinguishes be-
tween different types of tape using detection holes in the cassette. After
the type of tape has been detected, bias and equalization suitable for
the tape are set.
● Cassettes with detection holes:
Metal tape (EQ: 70 µs)................................................. Type IV
CrO2 (chrome) tape (EQ: 70 µs) .................................. Type II
● Cassettes without detection holes:
Normal tape (EQ: 120 µs) .............................................. Type I
HANDLING CASSETTE TAPES
Cassette tapes
1. Loose tape may cause trouble. Using a pencil or like object, gently
tighten the tape as shown.
2. To prevent recordings from being erased accidentally, remove the
tab(s) with a screwdriver, etc. Reseal the slots with adhesive tape to
erase and re-record after the tabs have been removed.
3. C-120 cassettes are not recommended because they are prone to
malfunction.
Cassette loading
1. Press the eject (0) button to open the cassette holder.
2. Load a cassette as shown.
3. Close the cassette holder by pressing it gently. Listen for the click
indicating that the holder is securely shut.
Metal/CrO2 tape detection holes
CASSETTE PLAYBACK
~ Load a cassette tape.
Ÿ Press to start playback. (The power is switched on and the TAPE
mode is engaged to start tape playback.)
! Select the reverse mode ( / / ).
⁄ Adjust.
● After loading a cassette tape, simply press the TAPE 23 button. The
power is switched on and the tape starts playback. (To select the
playback direction, press the TAPE 23 button. The change in direc-
tion can be checked in the tape direction indicator (2 or 3).)
● When the tape plays back with the reverse mode set to (single
side play) or (both side play) mode, the tape stops automatically
at the end of tape after playing one or both sides. When the reverse
mode is set to the (continuous play) mode, the tape continu-
ously plays one side after the other until you stop operation.
Operate in the order shown
⁄
!
~
Ÿ
Side “A”
Adhesive tape
Tab “A”Tab “B”
Side “B”
Turn the pencil to tighten the tape.
How to fast-wind tapes
1. Press the TAPE (23) button (to set TAPE mode).
2. Press the 4 or ¢ button.
● A tape can be fast-wound in either tape playback direction, and
when it reaches the end of a side, it stops automatically.
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