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Recording your favorite, CD tracks on a tape, Recording on a tape, manually - md

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Tape - Recording Recording your favorite CD tracks on a tape - CD-TAPE Synchro Recording You can record a whole CD on a tape. You can use TYPE I (normal). Use buttons on the unit for the operation. 1 Load a recordable tape. 2 Load a CD you want to record. For CMT-NE5 only: When you want to record an album from an MP3 disc, be sure to press PLAY MODE to select ALBM, then use ALBUM +/- to select the desired album before proceeding. 3 Press CD SYNCHRO. "SYNC" and "REC" appear. The tape deck stands by for recording and the CD player pauses for playback. 4 Press z REC PAUSE/START. Recording starts. When the recording is completed, the CD player and the tape deck stop automatically. To stop recording Press x. To record a disc by specifying track order You can record only your favorite CD tracks using Program Play. Between steps 2 and 3, perform steps 1 to 4 of "Creating your own program" (page 11). Recording on a tape manually - Manual Recording You can record just the portions you like from a CD on a tape. You can also record a radio program. Use buttons on the unit for the operation. 1 Load a recordable tape. 2 Select the desired source to record. • TUNER: To record from this system's tuner. • CD: To record from this system's CD player. • MD: To record from the optional component connected to the MD jacks. 3 Press z REC PAUSE/START. "REC" appears and the tape deck stands by for recording. 4 Press z REC PAUSE/START, then start playing the desired source to record. Recording starts. Other operations To Stop recording Pause recording Do this Press x. Press z REC PAUSE/START. Tip For recording from a CD, you can press ./> to select tracks during recording pause mode (after step 3 and before step 4). 16GB

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
How to use this manual	4
Playable discs	4
Hooking up the system	6
1 Connect the speakers.	6
2 Connect the FM and AM antennas.	6
3 For models with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage. The v...	7
4 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.	7
Setting the clock	8
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.	8
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.	8
3 Press ./> repeatedly to set the hour.	8
4 Press ENTER.	8
5 Press ./> repeatedly to set the minute.	8
6 Press ENTER.	8
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.	8
2 Press ./> until “CLOCK” appears, then press ENTER.	8
3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6 above.	8
Loading a disc	9
1 Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE on the unit.	9
2 Place a disc with the label side up on the CD compartment.	9
3 Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE on the unit again to close the lid of the CD compartment.	9
Playing a disc	9
1 Press CD to switch the function to CD.	9
2 Press PLAY MODE in stop mode repeatedly until the mode you want appears.	9
3 Press N.	9
Playing repeatedly	10
Creating your own program	11
1 Press CD to switch the function to CD.	11
2 Press PLAY MODE in stop mode repeatedly until “PGM” appears.	11
3 Press ./> repeatedly until the desired track number appears.	11
4 Press ENTER on the remote.	11
5 To program additional tracks, repeat steps 3 and 4.	11
6 Press N.	11
Presetting radio stations	12
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM”.	12
2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO” appears in the display.	12
3 Press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit).	12
4 Press TUNER MEMORY.	12
5 Press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit) repeatedly to select the desired preset number.	12
6 Press ENTER.	12
7 Repeat steps 3 through 6 to preset other stations.	12
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM”.	12
2 Press TUNING MODE on the unit repeatedly until “AUTO” and “PRESET” disappear from the display.	12
3 Press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit) repeatedly to tune in the desired station.	12
4 Press TUNER MEMORY.	12
5 Press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit) repeatedly to select the desired preset number.	12
6 Press ENTER.	12
7 Repeat steps 3 through 6 to preset other stations.	12
Listening to the radio	13
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM”.	13
2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “PRESET” appears in the display.	13
3 Press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit) repeatedly to select the desired preset station.	13
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM”.	13
2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO” and “PRESET” disappear from the display.	13
3 Press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit) repeatedly to tune in the desired station.	13
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)	14
Loading a tape	15
1 Press Z PUSH OPEN on the unit.	15
2 Load a recorded/recordable tape into the cassette holder.	15
Playing a tape	15
1 Press TAPE to switch the function to TAPE.	15
2 Press N (or TAPE/N on the unit).	15
Recording your favorite CD tracks on a tape	16
1 Load a recordable tape.	16
2 Load a CD you want to record.	16
3 Press CD SYNCHRO.	16
4 Press z REC PAUSE/START.	16
Recording on a tape manually	16
1 Load a recordable tape.	16
2 Select the desired source to record.	16
3 Press z REC PAUSE/START.	16
4 Press z REC PAUSE/START, then start playing the desired source to record.	16
Adjusting the sound	17
1 Press EQ (or BASS/TREBLE on the unit) repeatedly to select “BASS” or “TREBLE”.	17
2 Press ./> (or TUNING +/– on the unit) repeatedly to adjust the level while “BASS” or “TREBLE” a...	17
Falling asleep to music	17
Waking up to music	18
1 Prepare the sound source you want to play.	18
2 Adjust the volume.	18
3 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.	18
4 Press ./> repeatedly until “PLAY” appears, then press ENTER.	18
5 Set the time to start playing.	18
6 Set the time to stop playing following the same procedure as step 5.	18
7 Press ./> repeatedly until the desired sound source appears.	18
8 Press ENTER.	18
9 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.	18
Timer recording radio programs	19
1 Tune in the preset radio station (see “Listening to a preset station” on page13).	19
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.	19
3 Press ./> repeatedly until “REC” appears, then press ENTER.	19
4 Set the time to start recording.	19
5 Set the time to stop recording following the same procedure as step 4.	19
6 Load a recordable tape.	19
7 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.	19
Turning off the display	20
Viewing information about the disc in the display	20
Hooking up optional components	21
1 Connect audio cords. See the illustration above.	21
2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “MD” appears. Start playing the connected component.	21
1 Connect audio cords.	21
2 Start recording manually. See “Recording on a tape manually” on page16.	21
Problems and remedies	22
1 Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are correctly and firmly connected.	22
2 Find your problem in the troubleshooting checklist below and take the indicated corrective action.	22
1 Disconnect the power cord.	24
2 Reconnect the power cord.	24
3 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.	24
4 Press x, ?/1 and turn volume to the left at the same time.	24
Messages	24
Precautions	26
On operating voltage	26
On safety	26
On placement	26
On heat buildup	26
On operation	26
Notes on discs	26
Cleaning the cabinet	26
To save a tape permanently	27
Before placing a cassette in the tape deck	27
When using a tape longer than 90minutes	27
Cleaning the tape heads	27
Demagnetizing the tape heads	27
Specifications	27