Power supply
OPE/BATT
The OPE/BATT indicator lights up while the power is
on.
Using on AC house current
Connect the AC cord as illustrated below.
supplied AC cord
• The rated voltage of the unit is 120 V AC.
• If abnormal high voltage is supplied, "Hi" flashes in
the display and the unit does not accept any
operation. Disconnect the AC cord.
CAUTION
Use only the supplied AC cord. Use with other cords
may result in the risk of fire.
Maintenance
To clean the cabinet
Use a soft cloth lightly moistened with mild detergent
solution. Do not use strong solvents such as alcohol,
benzine or thinner.
To clean the heads
When the tape heads are dirty;
- high frequency sound is not emitted
- the sound is not adequately high
- the sound is off-balance
- the tape cannot be erased
- the tape cannot be recorded on
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1 to the AC inlet of the unit
2 to an AC outlet
(AC 120 V, 60 Hz)
Using on batteries
Open the lid of the battery compartment on the rear and
insert eight R14 (size C) batteries, not supplied, as
illustrated below. Then close the lid.
To switch from AC power supply to battery supply,
disconnect the AC cord from the AC inlet.
When the OPE/BATT indicator becomes dim, volume
decreases, or sound is distorted during operation,
replace the batteries.
When the batteries become weak during tape
operation, "Lo" flashes in the display. In stop mode, the
unit will not accept REC, e PLAY/PAUSE, f and
g. In playback or recording mode, the unit will be
stopped and turned off.
Replace the batteries.
Notes on batteries
To avoid damage from leakage or explosion, observe
the following:
• Insert the batteries with the 0 and 9 marks correctly
aligned.
• Do not mix different types of batteries or old batteries
with new ones.
• When the unit is not to be used for a long period,
remove the batteries.
• Never recharge the batteries, apply heat to them or
take them apart.
• Remove dead batteries.
If liquid leaks from the batteries, wipe thoroughly to
remove.
After every 10 hours of use, clean the tape heads
with a head cleaning cassette.
Use separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning
cassette.
Refer to the instructions of the cleaning cassette for
details.
To clean the lens
Use a cotton swab slightly
moistened with cleaning
fluid. Wipe gently from the
center to the edge.
R14 (C)
Lens