SCR-63 Extended Bass AM/FM Stereo Dual-Cassette Recorder 140-0703 Operation

SCR-63 Extended Bass AM/FM Stereo Dual-Cassette Recorder
(140-0703) Operation Faxback Doc. # 37764

Playing the Radio

1. Set TAPE (POWER OFF)/RADIO to RADIO.

2. Set AM/FM-STEREO to the desired band and rotate TUNING to tune the
desired station.

3. Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable listening level.

4. Set E-BASS to ON to enhance the bass effect or to OFF for normal bass
effect.

5. To turn off the radio, set TAPE (POWER OFF)/RADIO to TAPE (POWER OFF).

NOTES: The SCR-63's AM/FM radio has two antennas. The AM antenna is built-
in. For the best AM reception, turn the system. For the best FM
reception, fully extend and adjust the telescoping antenna.

If you set AM/FM/-STEREO to STEREO and a station is received in stereo, the
FM STEREO indicator on the front of the system lights steadily.

To improve the reception of a weak FM station, set AM/FM/-STEREO to FM. The
signal changes from stereo to monaural, but the reception should improve.

Loading a Cassette Tape

Your system has two cassette decks. You can use Deck 1 (PLAYBACK) for normal
playback and consecutive play. You can use Deck 2 (RECORD/PLAYBACK) for
normal playback, consecutive play, and dubbing (recording).

The control buttons for each deck are located over the deck.

NOTE: Before playing or recording any cassette tape, take up any slack in
the tape by turning one of the cassette's hubs with a pencil. If you
do not remove excess slack, the tape might become tangled in the
record/playback mechanism.

1. Press STOP/EJECT to open the cassette compartment door.

2. Load the cassette tape with its open edge up, the desired side facing
out, and the full reel to the right.

3. Gently close the cassette compartment door.

Playing a Cassette Tape

You can play a cassette tape in either Deck 1 or Deck 2, or you can load
both tapes and play them consecutively.

1. Load a cassette tape.

2. Set TAPE (POWER OFF)/RADIO to TAPE (POWER OFF).

3. Press PLAY on the deck that you are using. The tape plays until it
reaches the end of the side, then automatically stops.

NOTES: To temporarily stop playback press PAUSE on the deck you are using.
Press PAUSE again to continue playback.

To fast-forward or rewind the tape, press STOP/EJECT (if the tape is
playing), then press FAST-F or REWIND. Press STOP/EJECT when the
tape reaches the desired location.

4. Adjust VOLUME to the desired listening level.

5. Press E-BASS to ON to enhance the bass effect or OFF for normal bass
effect.

6. Press STOP/EJECT to stop the tape. Press STOP/EJECT again to open the
cassette compartment door, then remove the tape.

Consecutive Play

You can set the system to play one side of the tape in Deck 1, then auto-matically play one side of a tape in Deck 2.

1. Load the cassette tape you want to hear first in Deck 1, then load the
other cassette in Deck 2.

2. Gently close both cassette compartment doors.

3. Set TAPE (POWER OFF)/RADIO to TAPE (POWER OFF).

4. Press PLAY on Deck 1.

5. Press PAUSE then PLAY on Deck 2. The tape in Deck 1 plays until it
reaches the end of the side, then the tape in Deck 2 plays until it
reaches the end of the side.

To stop consecutive play before the tape in Deck 2 reaches the end and auto-matically stops, press STOP/EJECT on the deck that is playing.

Recording

You can record onto a cassette tape from the radio, use the built-in micro-
phone to make a live recording, or dub (copy) from one cassette tape to
another.

NOTES: The record level is preset. Adjusting VOLUME or E-BASS does not
affect the record level.

Most material on compact discs and prerecorded tapes is copyrighted.
Unauthorized duplication of copyrighted material is a violation of
the copyright laws of most countries and such duplication may result
in fines and/or imprisonment. Note, however, that in the United
States, it is not a violation of U. S. copyright laws for a consumer
to use an audio recording device to duplicate musical recordings for
noncommercial (personal) use.

Recording Tips

Tape quality greatly affects the quality of the recording. We recommend
extended-range or low noise type 1 regular length (60- or 90-minute) normal
bias cassette tapes. We do not recommend long-play cassette tapes such as
C-120s because they are thin and can easily tangle.

Before recording, be sure the tape you are recording on has its erase
protection tabs in place (see "Preventing Accidental Erasure" on Faxback
Doc. # 37765).

Recording From the Radio

1. Load a blank tape, or one that you want to record over, into Deck 2.

2. Set TAPE/(POWER OFF)/RADIO to RADIO.

3. Set AM/FM/-STEREO to the desired band and rotate TUNING to tune the
desired station.

NOTE: Sometimes AM broadcasts produce a whistling sound that you can hear
while playing a recording. If you hear this sound, set DUBBING MIC/
NORM/HIGH to HIGH (AM BEAT CUT) to help reduce or eliminate it.

4. Press RECORD on Deck 2. RECORD and PLAY both lock down.

NOTE: Press PAUSE on Deck 2 to temporarily stop recording. Press PAUSE
again to resume recording.

5. When you are finished, press STOP/EJECT on Deck 2 to stop the tape.
RECORD and PLAY release.

NOTE: The deck automatically stops when the tape reaches the end.

Making a Live Recording

You can use the built-in microphone to make a live recording.

1. Load a blank tape, or one that you want to record over, into Deck 2.

2. Set DUBBING MIC/NORM/HIGH to HIGH.

3. Set TAPE (POWER OFF)/RADIO to TAPE (POWER OFF).

4. Place the system 2-3 feet away from the live recording source.

5. Press RECORD on Deck 2. RECORD and PLAY both lock down.

NOTE: Press PAUSE on Deck 2 to temporarily stop recording. Press PAUSE
again to resume recording.

6. When you are finished, press STOP/EJECT on Deck 2 to stop the tape.
RECORD and PLAY release.

NOTE: The deck automatically stops when the tape reaches the end.

Dubbing (Copying) a Cassette Tape

You can easily copy a tape by playing it in Deck 1 and recording it onto
another tape in Deck 2.

Follow these steps to copy a cassette tape.

1. Load a blank tape, or one that you want to record over, into Deck 2.

2. Load the tape you want to copy in Deck 1.

3. Set DUBBING MIC/NORM/HIGH to NORM (to record at normal speed) or HIGH
(to record at twice the normal speed).

4. Set TAPE (POWER OFF)/RADIO to TAPE (POWER OFF).

5. Press PAUSE then record on Deck 2. RECORD and PLAY both lock down.

6. Press PLAY on Deck 1 to begin copying. PAUSE on Deck 2 automatically
releases.

NOTES: You can listen to the tape playing in Deck 1 as you copy it. Adjust
VOLUME to the desired listening level. (adjusting VOLUME does not
affect the recording level).

The tape's sound is distorted if you set DUBBING MIC/NORM/HIGH to
HIGH and listen to the tape playing in Deck 1 as you copy it.

To temporarily stop recording on the tape loaded in Deck 2, press
PAUSE on Deck 2. The tape in Deck 2 stops, and the tape in Deck 1
continues to play. Press PAUSE on Deck 2 again to resume recording.

7. To stop copying before the tape ends, press STOP/EJECT on Deck 2. RECORD
and PLAY on Deck 2 release. Press STOP/EJECT on Deck 1 to stop that tape.

(AV/EB 2/5/97)