SoundMax SM-3221, Instruction Manual

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RECORDING FROM RADIO
· Set the Function switch to RADIO position thus the Power LED indicator should light up.
· Tune to the desired station by turning the Tuning control regulator.
· Insert a blank cassette into deck .
· To start recording press the PLAY button and RECORD button on deck simultaneously.
· Press the STOP/EJECT button when finished.
NOTE:
· You may want to monitor playback during recording. You can adjust the sound with the VOLUME control.
This adjustment does not affect the content of recording
· Sometimes when recording from AM you may hear a whistling noise due to interference. Set the FM MODE
to a different position to step down such interference
Special features
AUTOMATIC STOP
· During playback or recording, the unit will shut itself off automatically at the end of tape.
AUTOMATIC RECORDING LEVEL CONTROL (ALC)
· The unit incorporates with built-in ALC circuitry which automatically adjust the optimum recording level
without overloading during recording or dubbing.
Maintenance and care
· Check your batteries regularly, old or discharged batteries should be replaced. If the unit is not going to
be used for some time or is being run exclusively on the alternative power, remove the batteries to avoid
leakage and damage.
· Electronic products of this kind should never be subjected to moisture or extreme temperatures.
· If necessary, clean the unit with a piece of cloth dampened with water only (be sure the AC power cord is
disconnected from the power supply).
· The heads and capstan are in constant contact with the moving tape. Use a small cotton bud with alcohol
or special tape head cleaner to clean these parts. Never touch the heads with anything metallic.
ERASE PROTECTION
· To prevent accidental erasing of a cassette, simply break off the two plastic tabs located on the cassette
tape s rear side.