Jensen MCR-500, User Manual

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RADIO OPERATION
1. Slide the FUNCTION SELECTOR (#2) to AM or FM position, POWER INDICATOR (#11)
turns on
2. Rotate the TUNING CONTROL (#13) to your desired radio station according to the RADIO
DIAL SCALE(#15) and POINTER.
3. Rotate the VOLUME CONTROL (#1) to adjust to the desired output level.
4. To turn off the radio, slide the FUNCTION SELECTOR (#2) to OFF/TAPE position.
TIPS FOR BEST RECEPTION
The AM and FM antennas are located inside the cabinet of the unit. If radio reception is weak,
change the position of unit until the internal antenna picks up the strongest signal.
CASSETTE PLAYER / RECORDER OPERATION
1. Press the CASSETTE STOP/EJECT BUTTON (#6) to open the CASSETTE DOOR
(#16) and insert a pre-recorded cassette tape with the exposed tape facing upwards. Push
the CASSETTE DOOR (#16) to close it.
2. Slide the FUNCTION SELECTOR (#2) to OFF/TAPE position, press the CASSETTE
PLAY BUTTON (#9) to start playback and adjust the VOLUME CONTROL (#) to obtain
the desired sound level.
3. Press the CASSETTE F.FWD BUTTON (#7) or the CASSETTE REW BUTTON (#8)
to rapidly advance or rewind the tape.
4. Press the CASSETTE PAUSE BUTTON (#5) to pause the playback, press it again to
resume the playback.
5. Press the CASSETTE STOP/EJECT BUTTON (#6) to stop operation.
Recording from the radio/auxiliary source
1. Set the FUNCTION SELECTOR (#2) to TAPE/OFF position.
2. Press the CASSETTE STOP/EJECT
BUTTON (#6) to open the cassette holder.
3. Insert a tape and close the Cassette Holder.
4. Select the desired sound source with the FUNCTION SELECTOR (#2).
In radio mode, tune to your desired radio station.
In AUX mode, start playback from your auxiliary source.
5. Press CASSETTE RECORD BUTTON (#10). The CASSETTE PLAY BUTTON (#9)
is depressed automatically.
6. To pause recording, press the CASSETTE PAUSE BUTTON (#5). Press the
CASSETTE PAUSE BUTTON (#5) again to resume recording.
7. To stop recording, press the CASSETTE STOP/EJECT BUTTON (#6).
8. To listen to your recording, set the FUNCTION SELECTOR (#29) to TAPE /OFF position.
Press the CASSETTE REW BUTTON (#8) to rewind the tape to search your recording,
and then press the CASSETTE PLAY BUTTON (#9) to listen.
AUTOMATIC STOP
To protect your cassette tapes and prevent unnecessary wear to the pinch roller of the
cassette mechanism, this unit is equipped with an Automatic Stop System. When the tape
ends during play, the CASSETTE PLAY
BUTTON (#9) will automatically release to stop the
cassette from running.