System 730 Mini Stereo Component System
(130-1277)            Cassette Deck Operation         Faxback Doc. # 32560

The System 730 has a dual cassette deck system which lets you automatically
play two cassette tapes consecutively, record from the CD changer, record
one cassette tape onto another, and more.

NOTES:  The remote control does not operate the System 730's cassette deck.

        The System 730's Automatic Level Control (ALC) feature
        automatically adjusts the recording level.  The settings of VOLUME,
        X-BASS, and ROCK, POP, or CLASSIC have no effect on the recording.

        Tape quality greatly affects the quality of the recording.  We
        recommend regular length (60- or 90-minute) cassette tapes.  We do
        not recommend long-play cassette tapes, such as C-120s, because
        they are thin and can easily tangle in the cassette mechanism. 
        For low-noise, wide-range recordings, use normal-bias tape.

        Before you load a cassette tape for recording, turn the cassette's
        hub with your finger or a pencil to take up any slack and move the
        tape past its leader.  Avoid touching the tape with your fingers.

        Before recording, be sure the cassette tape's erase-protection
        tabs are in place.  See "Preventing Accidental Erasure."

LOADING A TAPE

1.  Press STOP/EJECT on the desired tape deck (TAPE 1 or TAPE 2) to open
    the cassette compartment door.

    NOTE:  TAPE 1 only plays prerecorded cassette tapes.  TAPE 2 both plays
           back and records.

2.  Insert the cassette tape into the tape guides with the exposed tape
    edge facing down, the side you want to play facing you, and the full
    reel to the left.

3.  Close the door.

PLAYING A TAPE

1.  Press TAPE.  TAPE appears on the display.

2.  Press PLAY.  The tape begins to play.

    NOTE:  To briefly stop the tape during playback, press PAUSE.  The
           button locks and the tape stops.  Press PAUSE again to continue
           playback.

3.  Set VOLUME (or press VOLUME + or - on the remote control) to the
    desired listening level, and select the desired X-BASS and graphic
    equalizer settings.

4.  The System 730 automatically stops the tape when it reaches the end.
    To stop the tape at any time during playback, press STOP/EJECT.

Consecutive Play

You can set the System 730 to automatically play the first side of the
cassette tape in each deck, one after the other.

1.  Load the first cassette tape you want to play into TAPE 1, and the
    other into TAPE 2.  Be sure the side of each tape you want to play is
    facing out.

2.  Press PLAY on TAPE 1.  The tape in TAPE 1 begins to play.

3.  Press PAUSE, then PLAY on TAPE 2.  Both buttons lock.

    When the tape in TAPE 1 reaches the end, the tape in TAPE 2
    automatically begins to play.

    NOTE:  To briefly stop the tape in either deck during playback, press
           PAUSE on the desired deck.  The button locks and the tape stops.
           Press PAUSE again to continue playback.

4.  At the end of the tape in TAPE 2, the system automatically stops the
    tape.  To stop playback on either deck at any time, press STOP/EJECT on
    that deck.  PLAY releases.

NOTES:  If you press STOP/EJECT on TAPE 1 during consecutive play, the tape
        in TAPE 2 automatically begins to play.

        To rapidly fast-forward or rewind a cassette tape in either deck
        while the tape is stopped, press FAST-F or REWIND.  The button
        locks and the tape fast-forwards or rewinds.

        The System 730 automatically stops the tape when it reaches the
        end.  To stop the tape at any time during fast-forwarding or 
        rewinding, press STOP/EJECT.

RECORDING ONTO A CASSETTE TAPE

The System 730 lets you record onto a cassette tape from the CD changer,
radio, another cassette tape, or from an external microphone (not
supplied).

NOTE:  You can also record from an additional audio source (see "Recording
       from an Additional Audio Source").

CAUTION:  Never try to force down RECORD after you remove an erase-
          protection tab from a cassette tape (see "Preventing Accidental
          Erasure").  You might damage the tape mechanism.

Recording from a CD

Follow these steps to record from a CD onto a cassette tape.

1.  Press CD.  CD, the last selected CD number, and TRACK 1 appear on the
    display.

2.  Load the CD(s) you want to record into the CD changer.

3.  Load a blank cassette tape, or one you want to record over, into TAPE
    2.

4.  To record the tracks from all loaded CDs in order, press the disc
    number on the first CD you want to begin recording, or press DISC then
    the number on the remote control.

    To record only selected tracks or change the sequence of the tracks,
    you must first program the desired sequence.

5.  To automatically start the CD and begin recording at the same time
    (synchronously), press RECORD on TAPE 2.  PLAY automatically locks down
    with RECORD, and the PLAY symbol appears.  Then the first selected CD
    or programmed track begins to play, its elapsed play time appears, and
    the tape begins recording.

    NOTE:  To briefly stop the tape while recording, press PAUSE on TAPE 2.
           The button locks and the tape stops.  Press PAUSE again to
           resume recording.

    To briefly stop the CD while recording press PAUSE on the main system.
    The PAUSE symbol appears on the display.  To resume play, press PLAY,
    or press CD on the remote control.  The PAUSE symbol disappears.

6.  To listen to the CD during recording, adjust VOLUME (or press VOLUME +
    or - on the remote control) to the desired listening level, and select
    the desired X-BASS and graphic equalizer settings.

7.  The System 730 automatically stops the tape when it reaches the end.
    To stop the tape at any time during recording, press STOP/EJECT on TAPE
    2.

    To stop the CD during or after recording, press STOP on the CD changer,
    or press CD on the remote control.

    NOTE:  The System 730 automatically stops the CD changer when it
           reaches the end of all loaded CDs or the programmed sequence.
           If the tape is still recording, press STOP/EJECT on TAPE 2 to
           stop the tape.

Copying Cassette Tapes

The System 730 lets you dub (copy) one cassette tape to another, one side
at a time, using its dual cassette decks (TAPE 1 and TAPE 2).

1.  Load a blank cassette tape, or one you want to record over, into TAPE
    2.

2.  Load the tape you want to record from into TAPE 1.

3.  Press PAUSE, then RECORD on TAPE 2.  PLAY automatically locks down with
    RECORD and PAUSE.

4.  To record at one and a half times the normal speed, press HI-SPEED.
    HI-SPEED appears on the display.  To set it back to normal speed, press
    HI-SPEED again.  HI-SPEED disappears.

5.  Press PLAY on TAPE 1.  The tape in TAPE 1 begins to play, PAUSE
    automatically releases on TAPE 2, and TAPE 2 begins to record.

6.  To listen to the tape in TAPE 1 during recording, adjust VOLUME (or
    press VOLUME + or - on the remote control) to the desired listening
    level, and select the desired X-BASS and graphic equalizer settings.

    NOTE:  If you use HI-SPEED during recording, you hear the sound at one
           and a half times the normal speed.

7.  To briefly stop the tape in either deck while recording, press PAUSE on
    that deck.  The button locks and the tape stops.  Press PAUSE again to
    resume recording.

8.  The System 730 automatically stops the tape in each deck when the tape
    reaches the end of the side.

    To stop the tape in either deck at any time during recording, press
    STOP/EJECT on that deck.

NOTES:  If you press STOP/EJECT on TAPE 1, PLAY releases on that deck,
        but recording on TAPE 2 continues.

        If you press STOP/EJECT on TAPE 2, PLAY and RECORD release, and
        recording stops.

Recording from the Radio

The System 730 lets you record onto a cassette tape from any AM or FM radio
station.  You can also set it to automatically turn on at a preset time and
begin recording from the radio.

1.  Repeatedly press TUNER to select the desired band, then select the
    desired station.

2.  Load a blank cassette tape, or one you want to record over, into TAPE
    2.

3.  Press PAUSE then RECORD on TAPE 2.  PLAY automatically locks down with
    RECORD and PAUSE.

4.  Release PAUSE on TAPE 2 to begin recording.

    NOTE:  To briefly stop the tape while recording, press PAUSE on TAPE 2.
           The button locks and the tape stops.  Press PAUSE again to
           resume recording.

5.  To listen to the radio during recording, adjust VOLUME (or press VOLUME
    + or - on the remote control) to the desired listening level, and
    select the desired X-BASS and graphic equalizer settings.

6.  The System 730 automatically stops the tape when it reaches the end.
    To stop the tape at any time during recording, press STOP/EJECT on TAPE
    2.  RECORD and PLAY release, and recording stops.

To set your System 730 to automatically begin recording from the radio at a
preset time, first set and turn on the wake-up timer (see "Setting a Wake
Time").

Then follow Steps 1-3 above, press POWER to turn off the system, then
release PAUSE on TAPE 2.  At the preset wake up time, your system
automatically turns itself on and immediately begins recording from the
radio.

Recording from an External Microphone

The System 730 lets you record onto a cassette tape using an external
microphone with a 1/8-inch plug (not supplied), such as RadioShack Cat. No.
33-2001.

NOTE:  The system also lets you hear sound from an external microphone
       combined with sound from the radio, a prerecorded CD or cassette, or
       an additional audio source (see "Using an External Microphone").

1.  Plug the microphone's 1/8-inch plug into MIC on the front of the System
    730.

2.  Press TAPE.  TAPE appears on the display.

3.  Load a blank cassette tape, or one you want to record over, into TAPE
    2.

4.  Press PAUSE then RECORD on TAPE 2.  PLAY automatically locks down with
    RECORD and PAUSE.

5.  Press PAUSE on TAPE 2 to begin recording.  Any sound captured by the
    external microphone is recorded on the tape.

    NOTES:  Follow any instructions provided with the external microphone
            for placement of the microphone to achieve the best recording
            results.

            To briefly stop the tape while recording, press PAUSE on TAPE 
            2.  The button locks and the tape stops.  Press PAUSE again
            to resume recording.

6.  To increase the volume of the microphone's sound input, turn MIXING
    toward MAX.  To decrease it, turn it toward MIN.

7.  To hear the sound being recorded, adjust VOLUME, or press VOLUME + or -
    on the remote control, to the desired level.

8.  The System 730 automatically stops the tape when it reaches the end.
    To stop the tape at any time during recording, press STOP/EJECT on TAPE
    2.  RECORD and PLAY release, and recording stops.

TAPE TIPS

Erasing a Cassette Tape

To record over a cassette tape, simply record over the previous recording.

NOTE:  The tape you are recording over must be a normal bias-type tape.

To quickly erase a tape, you might prefer to use a bulk tape eraser, such
as RadioShack Cat. No. 44-232.

Preventing Accidental Erasure

Cassette tapes have two erase-protection tabs - one for each side.

To protect a recording from being accidentally recorded over or erased,
break off the side's plastic tab with a screwdriver.

If you break off a tab and decide later that you want to record on that
side of the tape, carefully cover only the tab hole for that side of the
cassette with a piece of adhesive tape.

CAUTION:  Removing the erase-protection tab does not prevent a bulk
          eraser from erasing a cassette tape.

Restoring Tape Tension and Sound Quality

After you play a cassette tape several times, the tape might become tightly
wound on the reels.  This can cause playback sound quality to deteriorate.

To restore the sound quality, fast-forward the tape from the beginning to
the end of one side, then completely rewind it.  Then loosen the tape reels
by gently tapping each side of the cassette's outer shell on a flat
surface.

CAUTION:  Be careful not to damage the cassette when tapping it.  Do not
          touch the exposed tape or allow any sharp objects near the
          cassette.

USING AN ADDITIONAL AUDIO SOURCE

If you connected an additional audio source, such as a TV, VCR, turntable,
or an external CD changer or cassette deck, you can use your System 730 to
listen to or record from that source.

LISTENING TO AN ADDITIONAL AUDIO SOURCE

1.  Set VOLUME (or press VOLUME - on the remote control), to its lowest
    setting, and be sure that the audio source's volume control (if any) is
    also set to its lowest level.

2.  Press VIDEO AUX, or VIDEO on the remote control.  VIDEO appears on the
    display.

3.  Operate the audio source according to its owner's manual.

4.  Set VOLUME (or press VOLUME + or - on the remote control) and the audio
    source's volume control (if any) to the desired listening level.

RECORDING FROM AN ADDITIONAL AUDIO SOURCE

To record onto a cassette tape from an additional audio source, follow the
steps in "Recording from the Radio," with the following changes:

    In Step 1, press VIDEO AUX, or VIDEO on the remote control, so VIDEO
    appears on the display.

    Begin play on the additional audio source as instructed in its owner's
    manual after you release PAUSE to begin recording.


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