Playing A Cassette Tape

The longer side with the tape visible should face to the right. If the ignition and the radio are on, the tape can be inserted and will begin playing. If you hear nothing or hear a garbled sound, the tape may not be in squarely. Press EJECT to remove the tape and start over.

While the tape is playing, use the VOLUME, FADE, BAL, BASS and TREB controls just as you do for the radio. Other controls may have different functions when a tape is inserted. The display will show an arrow to show which side of the tape is playing. If you want to insert a tape when the ignition or radio is off, first press EJECT or RECALL.

The tape bias is set automatically.

If E and a number appear on the radio display, the tape won't play because of an error.
^ E10: The tape is tight and the player can't turn the tape hubs. Remove the tape. Hold the tape with the open end down and try to turn the right hub counterclockwise with a pencil. Turn the tape over and repeat. If the hubs do not turn easily, the tape may be damaged and should not be used in the player. Try a new tape to make sure the player is working properly.
^ E11: The tape is broken. Try a new tape.

PREV (1): Press this button to search for the previous selection on the tape. The tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for PREV to work. The sound will mute while seeking.

NEXT (2): Press this button to search for the next selection on the tape. The tape must have at least three seconds of silence between each selection for the NEXT to work. The sound will mute while seeking.

The SEEK up and down arrows will also find the previous and next selection on the tape.

�(3): Press this button to reverse the tape rapidly. Press it again to return to playing speed. The radio will play while the tape reverses.

�(4): Press this button to advance quickly to another part of the tape. Press the button again to return to playing speed. The radio will play while the tape advances.

SIDE (5): Press this button to change the side of the tape that is playing.

RAND (6): Press this button to reduce the background noise when playing a cassette tape. The double-D symbol will appear in the display.

SOURCE: Press this button to change to the tape or disc function when the radio is on. If both a tape or disc a disc are inserted, the system will first go to tape play; TAPE SIDE and an arrow will appear on the display. If SOURCE is pressed again, the system will go to disc play; CD PLAY will appear on the display.

EJECT: The system has two EJECT buttons. Press the button near the CD slot to remove a disc. Press the button near the tape slot to remove a tape and the radio will play. If you leave a cassette tape in the player while listening to the radio, it may become warm.

CLN: If this message appears on the display, the cassette tape player needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes, but you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent damage to the tapes and player.

After you clean the player, press and hold EJECT for 5 seconds to reset the CLN indicator. The radio will display - - - to show the indicator was reset.

The cassette tape player automatically reduces background noise from the tapes encode with Dolby NR. You may turn Dolby off by pressing the number six preset.

Dolby (R) Noise Reduction is manufactured under a license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.