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[Aging Mode]
This mode can be used for checking the operations of the CD player
and tape deck.
• When problems occur:
Aging stops. If currently aging the tape deck, the state when
aging stops will be displayed on the fluorescent display tube.
• When no problems:
Aging continues.
Preparations:
• Set the CD on the DISC 1 tray.
• Insert a commercially available tape for recording (tapes which
contents can be erased, etc.) in decks A and B.
Setting the aging mode:
Press the
p
button,
[ENTER/NEXT]
button, and
[DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE]
button together. When the aging mode
is set, the CD roulette work blinks. To exit the mode, press the
I/
u
button and turn OFF the power.
Sequence:
The aging mode is executed in the following sequence.
If the function is set to “CD” when the aging mode is set, aging is
performed starting from the CD player. When set to “TAPE A” or
“TAPE B” aging is started from deck A.
If the function is to others aging will not be stated until the func-
tion is switched to CD or TAPE.
Display of status:
• The aging status is displayed on the fluorescent display tube.
(Only when executing the tape deck section.)
• During the aging of the tape deck, the operations performed
will be displayed. If operations ended abnormally, this will be
displayed at the fluorescent indicator tube.
Tape Deck
Display of Operations
Operation
Timing of Ending
TAPE A AG-1
TAPE A REW
Shutoff
TAPE A AG-2
TAPE A FWD
2 minute playback
TAPE A AG-3
TAPE A FF
20 seconds or shutoff
TAPE A AG-4
TAPE A REV
2 minutes playback
TAPE A AG-5
TAPE A REW
Shutoff
TAPE B AG-1
TAPE B REW
Shutoff
TAPE B AG-2
TAPE B FWD
2 minute playback
TAPE B AG-3
TAPE B FF
20 seconds or shutoff
TAPE B AG-4
TAPE B REV
2 minute playback
TAPE B AG-5
TAPE B REW
Shutoff
Aging of CD player (12 minutes)
Aging of deck A
Aging of deck B
Maximum about 12 minutes
Operations during aging
• Operations are performed in the following sequence during ag-
ing.
<CD player>
1. The CD tray rotates and disc 1 is selected.
2. Chucking is performed.
3. TOC is read.
4. Track 1 played back for 8 seconds.
5. The CD tray opens and closes again.
6. 1 to 5 is repeated.
7. After 12 minutes of aging, aging is switched to the tape deck.
<Tape Deck>
1. The tape in deck A is rewound to the head.
2. The FWD side is played back for 2 minutes.
3. The tape is fast forwarded (FF) for 20 seconds. The following
procedure is performed when the tape end is reached before
the 20 seconds.
4. The REV side is played back for 2 minutes.
5. The tape is rewound to the head (REW).
6. The tape in deck B is rewound to the head.
7. The FWD side is played back for 2 minutes.
8. The tape is fast forwarded (FF) for 20 seconds. The following
procedure is performed when the tape end is reached before
the 20 seconds.
9. The REV side is played back for 2 minutes.
10. The tape is rewound to the head (REW).
11. Aging is switched to the CD player.