SONIQ MC9 - Manual (Page 9)

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Automatic stop
When the cassette comes to its end in PLAY or RECORD modes, the built-in automatic stop system
ensures that the PLAY or RECORD buttons pressed down are released. This system works whether a
RADIO or CD program is being recorded. Only the Cassette function is automatically stopped, the
RADIO or CD player continues to operate.
Types of cassettes
Only use good quality IEC TYPE 1 cassettes for making recordings. The system can read other type of
cassettes, but it cannot make good quality recordings onto these more specialized tapes. The use of
C120 cassettes is not recommended with this tape deck.
Protecting recordings
Normally, everything present on the tape is automatically erased when a new recording is made over it.
You can however protect your recordings against accidental erasure by removing the
tabs located on the rear of the cassette.
A
SIDE A
When the cassette is held with the recorded side up and the
exposed tape facing forward, the corresponding protection tab is
the one located on the left rear of the cassette. All pre-recorded
cassettes are protected in this way against accidental erasure of
the commercial recordings that they contain. “Protected”
cassettes will not allow you to press the Record button. It you
attempt to make a recording and find it impossible to press this
button down, never force the mechanism for this may cause
damage to it. Ensure that a cassette has been loaded and that its
protection tab has not been removed. It is possible to record on a
cassette after its protection tabs have been removed by covering
the open slots with a piece of self adhesive tape.
Maintaining the cassette tape mechanism
Carefully clean the heads and the pinch roller/capstan assembly after every ten hours of use so as to
remove all traces of oxide deposits. Various maintenance products specifically designed for cassette
decks are available on the market.
The erase and record/play heads as well as the pinch roller surface are delicate components that must
absolutely not come into contact with metal objects such as screwdrivers. You will find it easier to clean
the complete assembly by pressing the PLAY button so as to raise the heads and the pressure roller into
clear sight. Never forget to press the CASS. STOP button after cleaning the mechanism. The pinch roller
may become damaged if the deck is left in play mode after powering down. Never attempt to lubricate
any of the parts in this system.
WARNING
Disconnect the system from the mains power outlet when it is not in use. Never expose it to rain or damp.
PLAYING A COMPACT DISC (CD)
1. To play a CD, start by pressing the CD OPEN/CLOSE button and the CD door will open automatically.
2. Place a CD into the compartment and press the CD OPEN/CLOSE button once again and the door
will close automatically.
Playing the entire disc
1. Playback will start when the PLAY/PAUSE button is pressed. Playback starts from the first track. The
display shows the current track number and the elapsed time since the start of the track.