Optimus 16-132 - Manual (Page 13)

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USING THE CASSETTE RECORDER
The cassette recorder has a full-release
auto-stop system to protect tapes and
prevent pinch roller damage. When a
tape reaches the end of a side, the tape
mechanism automatically stops and re-
leases the tape.
LOADING A CASSETTE
TAPE
1. Take up any slack in the cassette
tape by turning the hub with a pen-
cil. This helps prevent the tape from
tangling in the record/playback
mechanism. Avoid touching the tape
with your fingers.
2. Press STOP/EJECT to open the cas-
sette compartment door.
3. Insert the tape into the guides on the
door with the exposed tape edge
facing out, the side you want to play
facing up, and the full reel to the left.
4. Close the compartment door.
PLAYING A CASSETTE
TAPE
1. Load a tape.
2. Set TAPE/RADIO/TV to TAPE .
3. Press PLAY . The button locks down
and the tape begins to play.
Notes:
• To temporarily stop playback,
press PAUSE . Press PAUSE again
to continue playback.
• To fast-forward or rewind the
tape, press STOP/EJECT , then
press FAST-F or REWIND .
To stop fast-forward or rewind,
press
STOP/EJECT again.
4. Adjust VOLUME and TONE for the
desired sound.
illus of STOP/EJECT location
illus of cassette insertion
illus of PLAY location
illus of PAUSE location
illus of REWIND, FAST-F, and
REWIND locations
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