Mercedes-Benz 380 SEL 126 1981, Owner'S Manual

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Radio
Cassette playback
It is recommended to use only good
quality cassettes with a playback
time of not more than 30-45
minutes per side, (C 60) or (C 90).
To start playback, insert a cassette,
side one on the top and the tape
forward, into the cassette slot (19).
Push forward until the cassette is
locked in its playing position.
When the end of one playing side is
reached, the unit switches automati­
cally to reverse for playing the
second track.
Manual reverse can be activated by
depressing the cassette track
switch button (15). The built-in indi­
cators show the track of the
cassette the unit is playing back.
To stop playback, press the eject
button (18). The unit will automatical­
ly switch from cassette playback to
radio reception.
For fast tape reverse depress, the
fast reverse button (16). The button
will lock into position until the end of
the tape is reached or until the
“eject” or “fast forward” button is
activated.
Accordingly, for fast forward trans­
port of the tape, depress the fast
forward button (17).
When the radio is turned off by acti­
vating the “OFF’ switch or by turning
the ignition key, the cassette will
automatically be ejected.
Care and maintenance
To avoid a deterioration of the tone
quality, occasionally clean the tape
head with the special cleaner
supplied in your glove compartment
or available through your dealer.
To set clock
Turn ignition key to position “1”.
Briefly depress recessed button (9)
by use of a pencil or ballpen.
Enter the time at which you want to
start the clock by use of the top row
of push buttons (6). The input will be
displayed.
Note:
This is a 24 hour clock and time
must be entered in four digits.
Example 1: To enter 7.30 AM, press
buttons 0,7,3,0.
Example 2: To enter 4.28 PM, press
buttons 1,6,2,8.
To start the clock, depress the
recessed button (9). A colon sign
between the second and third digits
indicates that the clock is activated.
To display time
Briefly depress the call button (12).
The time will be displayed for a few
seconds.
To set the time for automatic turn-on
of the radio.
Depress theT1 button (11).
Via the top row of push buttons,
enter the time at which the radio
should turn on. - See instructions
given under “To set clock”.