User manual HARMAN KARDON DC520

[. . . ] ·DC520 (d). qx 11/6/96 12:02 Page 1 Reset Sync Rev SECONDARY Transport PLAY Auto Tape Selector Dual Auto Reverse Input L Power Eject Direction Mode Dolby NR Off Cont Play B C Printed in Taiwan Part #1111-DC520 DC520 ­ 8·16·96 ver (D) ­ (Back Cover) ·DC520 (d). qx 11/6/96 12:02 Page 2 Harman Kardon DC520 Dual Cassette Deck Reset Reset Sync Rev Copy High Speed Copy Rec Mute PRIMARY Transport Input Level REC/PLAY Record Auto Tape Selector Dual Auto Reverse Mode Dolby NR Eject Off Cont Play B C Input Balance Headphones Owner's Manual DC520 ­ 8·16·96 ver (D) ­ (Front Cover) ·DC520 (d). qx 11/6/96 12:02 Page 3 Owner's Manual DC520 Dual Cassette Deck Table of Contents Introduction and Safety Information . 9 CAU T I O N RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equalateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to consittute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equalateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DOMATCH WIDE THE CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, NOT REMOVE GROUNDING PLUG ON THE POWERSLOT, FULLY INSERT. [. . . ] Automatic Muting During a Recording If you wish to insert a four second blank space during a recording, or to end a recording, press the REC MUTE button J. The REC indicator 8 will flash and a four second blank space will be placed on the tape. Once the blank space is recorded the unit will stop and go into a Pause mode. Press the PAUSE button R to restart the recording. To place a blank space longer than four seconds, press and hold the REC MUTE button J for the length of time the blank space is desired. When the button is released the unit will automatically go into the Pause mode. Press the PAUSE button R to resume recording. Auto Reverse Operation The DC520 features Dual Auto Reverse operation, allowing a wide range of auto reverse functions that allow for automated, continuous playback and recording. Tape direction and auto reverse functions is set by the DIRECTION MODE switch c. Operation of the unit will vary according to the switch setting, if one or both transports is in use, and if the unit is in playback or record. Single Side Playback or Recording To play or record only one side of a tape, place the DIRECTION MODE switch c in the left position, over the 4 icon. With the switch in this mode, the DC520 will play or record in whichever direction is selected and then stop at the end of one side of the tape. Auto Reverse Playback or Recording For uninterrupted playback of both sides of a tape, place the DIRECTION MODE DC520 ­ 8·16·96 ver (D) ·DC520 (d). qx 11/6/96 12:02 Page 9 Operation 6 c switch in the center position, over the 3 icon. With the switch in this mode, the playback and recording will continue through the full length of the first side of the tape. At the end of the first side of the tape, the unit will automatically switch directions and continue for the full length of the second side. At the end of the second side the unit will automatically stop. Note: In playback this operation will function with either transport, depending on which PLAY button OPYZ is pressed to start operation. Auto reverse recording is only possible using the Primary Transport. Continuous Playback with One Transport For continuous playback of a tape in either the Primary Transport or the Secondary Transport, but not both, place a tape only in the desired transport. Set the DIRECTION MODE switch c in the far right position, over the 2 "Cont Play" icon. Press either the forward or reverse play button on the transport to start the playback. The unit will play the entire first side of the cassette and automatically switch to the second side of the cassette. When both sides have played through once, the DC520 will automatically repeat the process so that each side is played a total of five times without interruption. [. . . ] PROBLEM The unit does not turn on when the power switch is pressed. SOLUTION · Make certain AC power cord is firmly plugged into a live outlet. · Check to see if outlet is switch controlled. · Check to see if level indicators do not move. [. . . ]