Philips MAS55 Stereo System User Manual


 
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English
Helpful hints:
During playback, the keys are automatically
released at the end of a tape and the set is
switched off (unless PAUSE
Å
has been
activated).
During fast forwarding/rewinding, the keys will
not be released at the end of a tape. To stop fast
winding, press STOPOPEN
70
.
General information on
recording
For recording, use only tape of IEC type I
(normal tape).
The recording level is set automatically, regardless
of the position of the Volume, DBB, DSC and so
forth.
The tape is secured at both ends with leader
tape. At the beginning and end of the tape,
nothing will be recorded for six to seven
seconds.
To prevent accidental recording, break out the
tab on the left shoulder of the tape side you
want to protect.
IMPORTANT!
Recording is permissible if copyright
or other rights of third parties are not
infringed upon.
Recording is possible only on tape
deck 1.
Ta pe Operation / Recording
IMPORTANT!
Before playing a tape, check and
tighten slack tape with a pencil. Slack
tape may jam or burst in the mechanism.
C-120 tape is extremely thin and is
easily deformed or damaged. It is not
recommended for use in this system.
Store the tapes at room temperature
and do not put them too close to a
magnetic field (for example, a
transformer, TV or speaker).
Loading tapes
1 Press POWER to on, then press TAPE to
select TAPE mode.
Display: shows TAPE throughout tape
operation.
2 Press STOPOPEN 70 to open the tape
deck door.
3 Load the tape with the open side downward and
full spool to the left.
4 Close the tape deck door.
Playing tapes
To playback a selected tape
Press PLAY £on tape deck 1 or 2.
The tape will stop at the end of playback..
Continuous playback of two tapes
1 Load the tapes in tape deck 1 and 2.
2 Press PLAY £ on tape deck 2.
3 On tape deck 1, press PAUSEÅ and then,
PLAY £.
Playback will begin from tape deck 2 and
continue with tape deck 1. It will stop at the end
of tape deck 1.
4 To pause playback, press PAUSEÅ. To resume
playback, press PAUSEÅ again.
5 By pressing REWà / F. FWD á , fast
winding of the tape is possible in both directions.
To stop fast winding, press STOPOPEN 70.
6 To stop the tape, press STOPOPEN 70.