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Timer-controlled playback and recording
Connecting a commercially-available programmable timer to your
audio setup lets you wake up to your favorite music or start recording
at specified times .
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The source for timer playback must be CD, TAPE or USB . Timer
playback does not work with external devices connected to the
LINE inputs .
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The timer recording source can only be an external device
connected to the LINE inputs . And the timer recording can only
record to cassette tape .
Connections
Referring to the illustration below, connect your audio equipment .
Wall socket
Timer
Audio source
Amplifier
AD-850
To make a timer-controlled
recording of a radio program, set
your tuner as required .
Set the input/output selec-
tors and other options to
their proper positions .
Signal flow
during
recording
Signal flow
during
playback
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Complete all other connections before turning the unit
on.
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Read the instructions of each device that you intend to use with
this unit .
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Be sure to connect each plug securely . Do not bundle connecting
cables with power cords . Doing so could cause noise .
Timer-Controlled Playback (
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The source for timer playback must be CD, TAPE or USB . Timer
playback does not work with an external device connected to the
LINE input .
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Connect this unit and a stereo system to a commercially-
available programmable timer (see the previous section).
2
Set the power switch of all components to ON.
3
Prepare the source for timer playback.
4
Set the POWER ON START CD-TAPE-USB switch to the
desired source for timer playback.
5
Set the POWER ON START OFF-PLAY-REC (TAPE) switch to
the PLAY position.
“TIMER” appears on this unit’s display .
