Harman Kardon HK300XM Owners Manual - Page 9

During recording, there may be passages in your program source you wish to omit from your tape. To edit these passages out, press the PAUSE button (14) to stop the recording process, then when you wish to continue recording, press the PAUSE button (14) again. Pressing the RECORD MUTE pushbutton (5) during recording will defeat the program source, but allow the deck to continue recording a blank signal. Meter ballistics Occasionally, fast transients in music will make it difficult to get a peak reading on the PEAK LEVEL INDICATORS (18). By pressing the METER BALLISTICS button (23) to "slow" position (in), the PEAK LEVEL INDICATORS (18) will hold their readings longer without affecting attack response time. Live recording The front panel MIC jacks (31) accept low impedance microphones (600 ohms or less) for live recording. For recording with microphones, plug the microphones into the MIC jacks (31) and adjust for proper record levels (as described above) using the MIC LEVEL control (30) instead of the LINE LEVEL control (34). Record tabs The plastic case on every blank cassette fea- tures record tabs. These are found on the TOP LEFT side of the cassette when you hold the cassette with the exposed portion of tape facing you. To preserve a recording from accidental erasure, break off the appropriate record tab with a small screwdriver. To re-record over a cassette where the tabs have been removed, cover the appropriate tab with a piece of adhesive tape. To erase recorded material Recording new material automatically erases previous material. To erase a cassette without recording new material, remove any microphones attached to the MIC jacks (31) and set the LINE LEVEL CONTROL (34) to "0:" Then, using no program source, follow the instructions for recording. Cleaning capstan and heads The capstan and heads on your cassette deck should be cleaned after every 100 hours of use to prevent the accumulation of dirt and other materials that could interfere with recording and playback quality. Press the EJECT button (4) to open the CASSETTE DOOR (6). Clean all metal parts that come in contact with the tape with a cotton swab dipped in denatured alcohol. Clean the rubber pinch rollers with an aromatic hydrocarbon, as denatured alcohol will cause them to harden. Maintaining appearance Clean the metal panel with mild, diluted deter- gent applied with a soft cloth or cotton swab. Never use a strong abrasive cleaner. Remove dust or smudges from the acrylic front window with diluted glass cleaner applied with a soft cloth. Do not use a strong solvent type cleaner or ammonia. The 300XM cassette deck is a high-quality precision instrument. If the directions in this manual are followed thoughtfully, the cassette deck should provide many years of musical pleasure. Congratulations. Your new Harman Kardon High Technology Metal Cassette Deck is now properly connected and ready to use. We hope you'll enjoy it for years to come. If in the future you consider upgrading your present system, we hope you'll consider our new line of High Technology Components. These include 4 receivers, an integrated amp, a preamp and a power amp. Each has been styled to be a perfect mate for our High Technology Metal Cassette Decks. And we're sure you'll find a component with all the power and features you're looking for. Again, congratulations on your new cassette deck. With a little care it will provide enjoyment for a long, long time. 7