Connections (Refer to Fig. 2)
System Connections
Please be sure that you have thoroughly
read the instructions for the amplifier you
intend to use
with the R-999X.
Turn off
power on both units before making connec-
tions.
Connect the line out of the amplifier to the
LINE IN terminals on the rear panel of the
deck.
Connect the OUTPUT terminals on
the deck to the tape input on the amplifier.
Connections to Another Deck
@
Other
tape
decks
may
be connected
directly to this deck for dubbing (copy-
ing) of tapes. See illustration.
©@ Some
stereo amplifiers have terminals
for connecting two or more tape decks
and special switching functions for tape
dubbing.
Carefully read the Instruction
Manual
for your
stereo
amplifier
to
learn
the
correct
operation
of these
facilities.
Cassette Tape
Choice of Tapes
The longer tape lengths such as C-120 and
C-180 are very thin and easily damaged. We
do not recommend
them for high fidelity
recording.
For good stereo recording we recommend
that you use only good quality, name brand
tapes,
@
For the automatic tape select function
to work properly, METAL
and Cr0,
(Co) formula tapes must be provided
with tape position identification holes.
Tape Handling
Do not store tape in the following areas.
©
On top of heaters; in direct sunlight or in
any other high temperature areas.
@
Near speakers, on TV sets or amplifiers
or near any strong magnetic fields.
@
High humidity areas or dirty, dusty areas.
Avoid dropping or subjecting the cassettes
to excessive shock.
(Cobalt)
Tapes
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Features and Controls (Refer to Fig. 1)
@PoweR Switch
Depress the POWER switch to apply power
to the tape deck.
The MULTI
DISPLAY,
AUTO
REVERSE
indicator, PEAK PRO-
GRAM
LEVEL METER, AUTO MONITOR
indicator (TAPE) and cassette holder will
light, and the 4 or > indicator will flash to
show that the power is on.
Depress and release the POWER
switch to
remove power.
The lamps will go out to
indicate the power is off.
CAUTION:
If the TIMER switch is in the
PLAY
or REC position when the POWER
switch
is depressed,
the deck will auto-
matically enter the play or record mode.
QOTIMER Switch
@ PLAY:
For Timer Playback.
@
QUT:
Normal position.
Timer control
not possible.
@
REC:
For Timer recording.
CAUTION:
TIMER Switch Operation
Set the TIMER switch to the OUT position
whenever the timer function is not being
used. If the TIMER switch is in the REC or
PLAY position when power is applied, the
deck will enter the record or play mode.
Even though the deck is set to allow timer
recording operation, the deck will enter the
play mode if the record-protection tabs are
removed from the cassette.
@ PHONES Cover
The phones cover can be opened by pulling
the upper left edge of the cover.
QOPHONES Jack
Connect 8 ohms stereo headphones to this
jack for private listening or monitoring.
Q@ EJECT Button
Pressing the EJECT button opens the door
of the cassette holder.
Do not try to press
the EJECT button when the tape is running,
you could damage your tapes or the cassette
mechanism.
When the power is on, pressing
the EJECT
button to open the cassette
holder clears start/stop memory positions.
QO Cassette Holder
The door of the cassette holder can be
opened
by pressing
the
EJECT
button.
Cassettes
should
be
inserted
with
the
exposed tape downwards.
The front panel
of this door can be removed for easy access
to the heads for cleaning, etc. See page 64.
@ PEAK PROGRAM LEVEL METER
This meter shows the peak level of the input
or playback signal.
The meter has a peak
hold
feature, which
will hold very
brief
peaks that might otherwise pass unnoticed.
In the record mode, the meter indicates the
level of the source signals which have been
adjusted with the RECORD
level controls.
The highest peak to be recorded
should
generally not exceed the '0 "' readings on
the PEAK
PROGRAM
LEVEL
METER.
During playback, the meter indicates the
level of the signals recorded on the tape.
@ MULTI DISPLAY
Tape Counter Mode
In this mode, the counter functions like a
conventional
tape
counter,
counting
up
when the tape is moving forward and down
when the tape is being rewound (reversed).
The display can be cleared by pressing the
CLEAR button, resetting the counter index
to 0000".
TRT (Tape-Run-Time) Counter Mode
In this mode,
tape travel is measured
in
increasing
minutes
and
seconds
up to a
maximum of 99:59 (99 minutes 59 seconds).
The display can be cleared by pressing the
CLEAR button, resetting the counter index
to "00:00.
To change the display mode,
press the MODE button.
CPS Display
Indicates the number
preset through the
CPS (Computomatic Program Search) facil-
ities.
CDS Display
Indicates the number
preset through the
CDS (Computomatic
Direct Search) facil-
ities.
@autTo TAPE SELECTOR
The deck automatically detects the type of
tape which
has been
loaded,
and
these
indicators
(Normal,
CrO.
and
METAL)
indicate the type of tape being used.
@
The
"NORMAL"
indicator
lights up
when
a
normal
type
tape
has been
loaded or a tape being used has no tape
identification holes.
@ The "CrO." indicators lights up when a
CrO. type tape has been loaded.
@ The "METAL" indicator lights up when
a metal tape has been loaded. However,
if an older metal tape having no tape
identification holes is used, the indicator
does
not
light up
but
the
"Cr0."
indicator will light up.
For the identification holes, refer to ''Cas-
sette Tape" on this page.
AUTO TAPE SELECTOR
[=] Norm
][e > croz
[ES Metal