8 RQTX1148Cassette tape – Play and recordBasic playBasic playUse normal position tapes.High position and metal position tapes can be played, butthe unit will not be able to identify the characteristics of thesetapes.1 Press [TAPE/OFF].2 Open the cassette operation buttons’ lid.3 Press [8/x, STOP/EJECT] and insert the cassette.Insert with the side to be played facing up and the exposedtape facing towards you. Close the deck by hand.4 Press [4, PLAY] to start play.Stop tapeplaybackPress [8/x, STOP/EJECT].Pause play Press [9, PAUSE].Press again to resume play.Fast-forward andrewindPress [3, REW/REV] or [5, FF/CUE] inthe stop mode.Search fora specificpointPress [3, REW/REV] (to search backward)or [5, FF/CUE] (to search forward) duringplayback.Play is resumed when the button is released.RecordingRecordingUse normal position tapes.High position and metal position tapes can be used, but theunit will not be able to record or erase them correctly.✒ PreparationWind up the source tape so recording can begin immediately.1 Press [0, STOP/EJECT] and insert the cassette tobe recorded.Insert with the side to be recorded facing up and theexposed tape facing towards you.2 Select the source to be recorded.Radio Tune in the station (Z page 7).Disc 1. Insert the disc you want to record.Press [4/9, CD] and then [8] (stop).2. Prepare the desired disc recording mode.Record programmed tracksProgram the tracks you want (Z page 6).Record specific albums or tracksPress [PLAY MODE] to select the desiredmode (Z page 6).Music port Select music port (Z page 10).3 Press [V ] to start recording.Stop recording Press [8/x, STOP/EJECT].Record on theother side ofthe tapeTurn the cassette over and press [V ].Erase arecordedsound1. Press [TAPE/OFF].2. Insert the recorded cassette.3. Press [V ].Your attention is drawn to the fact that recording pre-recorded tapes or discs or other published or broadcastmaterial may infringe copyright laws.✒ NoteChanges to volume and sound quality do not affect recording.Erasure preventionThe illustration shows how to remove the tabs to preventrecording. To record on the tape again, cover as shown.Side ATab for Side ATab for Side BTo prevent recordingAdhesive tapeTo re-record✒ Note• Tapes exceeding 100 minutes are thin and can break or getcaught in the mechanism.• Tape slack can get caught up in the mechanism and shouldbe wound up before the tape is played.• Endless tapes can get caught up in the deck’s moving partsif used incorrectly.