Mercedes-Benz 126 Series, Owner'S Manual

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Dolby B and C noise reduction
To replay cassettes recorded using
the Dolby B or C noise reduction sys­
tems, press the Dolby NR button
Q
3
repeatedly until the desired type
of Dolby noise reduction (Dolby B or
Dolby C) is attained. This reduces
tape hiss. The indicator lamps in the
button indicate the type of Dolby
noise reduction selected. To replay
cassettes not recorded in Dolby,
press the button repeatedly until
the indicator lamps in the button E E
3
go out.
Tape equalization
For optimum reproduction quality it is
necessary to select the correct tape
equalization for the particular type of
tape being used. Press the tape
equalization button b | ] only when
playing Chromium dioxide (CR02) or
“metal” cassette tapes. The indicator
lamp in the button will illuminate when
CR0
2
or metal equalization has been
selected. For all other types of tape,
do not press the tape equalization
button
. The indicator lamp in
the button remains off.
Cassette eject
To removea cassette, press the eject
button B
0
. Remove the tape after
the motorized-loading system has
disengaged the cassette. The unit will
automatically switch from cassette
playback to radio operation.
When the unit is turned off by
pressing the “OFF” side of the On/Off
button
or by turning the
key to steering lock position
0
, the
cassette will automatically eject.
Care and maintenance
To avoid deterioration of the tone
quality, periodically clean the tape
head with the special cleaning tape
kit available at your authorized
MERCEDES-BENZ dealer.
Cassette tapes should be properly
stored when not in use. It is recom­
mended that cassettes be stored in a
cassette box designed to prevent un­
winding and the accumulation of dust.
If the cassette ejects during playback,
this may be caused by binding of the
tape in the cassette. To eliminate this
condition, fast forward the cassette to
the end of the track and then rewind
to the beginning of the track.
Protect cassette tapes from direct
sunlight or other temperature
extremes.
Radio anti-theft protection
Removal of the radio with the vehicle
anti-theft alarm armed will render the
radio inoperative indicated by a
dashed line across the display.