Other convenient tape functions
Skipping the blank portions on the tape
You can skip blank portions between the tunes. (Blank Skip)
When this function is on, the unit skips blank portions of 15 seconds or more, fast-forwards to
the next tunes, then starts playing it.
• See also "Changing the general settings (PSM)" on page 20.
1. Press and hold SEL (Select) for more than 2 seconds so that one of the PSM items appears
on the display.
2. Select "B SKIP (Blank Skip)" with
3. Select the desired mode with the control dial.
The Blank Skip mode alternates between on and off.
Note:
When the tape reaches its end while fast-forwarding, the tape direction will be changed automatically.
Playing the current tune repeatedly
You can play the current tune repeatedly. (Repeat Play)
RPT
Notes:
• In the following cases, Blank Skip and Repeat Play may not operate correctly:
– Tapes with tunes having long pianissimo passages (very quiet parts) or non-recorded portions during
tunes.
– Tapes with short non-recorded sections.
– Tapes with high level noise or humming between tunes.
– The Dolby NR setting does not match. For example, if Dolby B NR is on and the tape was recorded with
no Dolby NR.
Prohibiting cassette ejection
You can prohibit the cassette ejection and can "lock" a cassette in the cassette compartment.
Press and hold TAPE 2 3 and
the display for about 5 seconds, and the cassette is "locked."
To cancel the prohibition and "unlock" the cassette, press and hold TAPE 2 3 and
for more than 2 seconds again. "EJECT OK" flashes for about 5 seconds, and this
time the cassette is "unlocked."
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ON
OFF
Each time you briefly press RPT (Repeat) while playing a tape, Repeat
Play turns on and off alternately.
Lights up when Repeat Play is turned on.
4.
for more than 2 seconds. "NO EJECT" flashes on
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