Cassette Controls and Operation

The following features and controls are available when using the tape player.

Cartridge Insertion and Play

The cassette player can be operated whenever ignition voltage is present and the radio power switch is On. The clock will be displayed during tape operation.

When a tape is inserted while the radio is playing, the radio mode will be suspended, and the tape player will be automatically selected.

The radio preset buttons will change function upon the insertion of a tape. as identified by the alternate legends. After initial use, the cassette will be played on the same side used prior to the last ejection. The track arrow indicates whether the top or bottom track is being played.

When the tape player is operating, the MTL, Dolby�, and CLEAN indicators become available and appear in the display if the corresponding feature is active.

When the power switch or ignition are turned Off during tape operation, the tape will stop and the head and pinch rollers will retract to protect the tape. The tape will remain in the player, and tape playing will resume when power Is reapplied if the tape has not been ejected by the user.

When a cassette is ejected. radio operation will resume.

The cassette player employs motorized tape loading. A tape can not be loaded when the ignition or power switch Is Off.

PRG (Program) Button

Pressing the momentary contact PRG button while the tape is playing will cause the tape player to change direction and play the other side of the tape

When the end of the current side is encountered, the auto-reverse feature will automatically reverse the play direction and play wilt be resumed in the new direction.

EJCT Button

The EJCT button is a momentary contact switch. It is used to eject a tape cassette. After the tape is ejected, the system will return to radio mode. The EJCT button will be available to eject a cassette when the power switch and/or ignition are Off.

Fast Forward and Reverse - FWD and REV Buttons

Fast forward and reverse modes are activated by pressing the FWD or REV buttons respectively (alternating functions of preset buttons I and 3). The tape will be shuttled at fast speed to the appropriate end of the tape.

Pressing the FWD button will fast forward the tape in the direction of play. Without further input, the tape will be moved to the end of the current side and the play direction wilt be reversed. The track indicator will change, FWD will be cancelled, and play will resume in the new direction.

Pressing the REV button will cause the tape to be rewound in the direction opposite to the play direction. Without further input. the tape will be moved to the beginning of the current side. When the beginning of the side is reached, reverse is cancelled, and play will resume in the current direction.

If in the fast forward mode and REV is depressed, then the tape enters the reverse mode. If in the reverse mode and FWD is depressed, then the tape enters the fast forward mode.

Reverse and fast forward modes are cancelled and play resumes after cycling the power switch or vehicle ignition. Reverse and fast forward modes are cancelled when ejecting the tape.

CLEAN Indicator

After approximately 30 hours of tape player operation, the CLEAN indicator will be displayed during tape operation to indicate that the tape head, capstan. and guides should be cleaned. The CLEAN indicator is not normally displayed in radio mode.

After cleaning the mechanism. the CLEAN indicator is reset to "off" by the following sequence:

1. User ejects the cassette and returns to radio mode.

2. User presses and holds the EJCT button. CLEAN will be displayed. After holding the EJCT button for 5 seconds CLEAN will be reset and disappear from the display. The clean function timer will be reset to zero.

By following steps 1 and 2 above. the user can reset the tape clean timer at anytime.

Reverse and fast forward can be cancelled by the user by pressing the same button a second time. Tape shuttling is also cancelled by pressing the PRG or by pressing and releasing RCL if the clock has not been adjusted using RCL with TUNE/SEEK button combinations.

Dolby(R) Noise Reduction - NR Button

Pressing the momentary contact NR (noise reduction) button while the tape is playing will alternately enable and disable the Dolby0 B noise reduction circuitry. The Dolby� trade system annunciator will appear in the display when the feature is active and the tape player is operating. The status of this feature is maintained in memory until battery power is interrupted.

Metal Tape Equalization

Metal tape sensing is automatic. and no user button is required or provided. Equalization for metal and Cr02 tapes will be automatically set by a tape deck sensor switch when appropriate, and the MTL annunciator will appear in the display when the feature is active and the tape player is operating.