Magnadyne M9860f - Manual (Page 10)

Cassette Operation
Some Notes About Cassette Tapes
* It is not recommended to use any
tape with a length longer than 90
minutes playing time. Longer tapes
create excessive load on the tape
motor and mechanism causing pre-
mature wear and failures. Longer
tapes have a tendency to tangle and
jam automotive tape mechanisms.
* Cassette tape housings that are
warped or that have loose indicator
labels should not be used. Doing so
will result in the tape becoming
jammed in the mechanism.
* Storing cassette tapes in areas
directly exposed to sunlight or
high temperatures will cause the
cassette cases to warp rendering
them unusable. Store cassette tapes
in a case designed specifically for
that purpose. This will prevent
warpage and foreign material cont-
amination.
Periodic Tape Mechanism Cleaning
While the tape is playing, small
deposits of foreign material attach
themselves to the tape head, pinch
rollers and capstans of the tape player
mechanism. Failure to periodically
clean the foreign material off will
result in poor sound quality and a tape
mechanism that will “eat” cassette
tapes. To prevent this from happening,
the use of a good quality “wet type” cas-
sette head and capstan cleaner is rec-
ommended every 10 hours of use.
FAILURE TO CLEAN THE TAPE
DECK AT REASONABLE INTER-
VALS WILL RESULT IN TAPE DECK
SERVICE THAT IS NOT COVERED
BY WARRANTY.
How to Listen to a Tape
1. Turn the vehicles ignition key to
the ON or ACC position to provide
power to the radio.
2. Rotate knob (1) clockwise to turn
on the unit. Adjust the volume
knob (1) to a low listening level.
3. Insert a cassette tape into the the
cassette opening (10) with the
thick side pointing toward the
right
Note: The cassette tape will only fit
in one direction. If the tape does
not insert easily, DO NOT FORCE
IT. Turn the tape over and re-
insert it. At this time the display
(9) will be showing the tape play
indicators (9e)
4. Adjust the volume, bass and treble
controls to suit your taste.
Changing the Tape Program
Cassette tapes have two playing sides,
side (A) and side (B). The cassette
player in this unit will play either side
of the tape. If you wish to change play
from side (A) to side (B) or vise versa,
press and release the FF and REW
buttons at the same time. The tape
play indicator (9E) will show the new
direction and the tape will begin to
play.
Note: If the tape is allowed to run to
the end of the side that is playing , it
will automatically change over to the
remining side and play.
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