Recording and playback by this unit can be started at set times by
connecting a commercially-available timer .
o Only cassette tapes loaded in this unit can be played back using
timer playback . Timer playback cannot be used with other con-
nected equipment .
o Timer recording sources are limited to connected equipment
that can be operated by timer . This can be used for timed record-
ing of radio broadcasts, for example .
o A timer cannot be used for dubbing from TAPE 1 to TAPE 2 .
Connections
Referring to the illustration below, connect your audio equipment .
To make a timer-controlled
recording of a radio program,
set your tuner as required .
Make settings, including
input and output .
Signal when
V
Complete all other connections before turning
the unit on.
o Carefully read the manuals of the devices that you are connect-
ing and follow their instructions when making connections .
o Do not bundle connecting cables with power cords . Doing so
could cause noise .
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Timer-controlled playback and recording
Wall outlet
Timer
Audio source
Amplifier
Signal when
recording
playing
202MKVII
Timer-controlled playback
o Only cassette tapes loaded in this unit can be played back using
timer playback . Timer playback cannot be used with other con-
nected equipment .
1
Connect the 202MKVII and the other equip-
ment to a commercially-available timer as
shown in the illustration to the left.
2
Set the power switches of all components to
ON.
3
Load the cassette that you want to use for
timer playback.
o Load the cassette tape with the side to be played facing
forward .
o If cassettes are loaded in both TAPE 1 and TAPE 2, TAPE 1 will
play back and stop .
If a cassette is loaded only in TAPE 2, it will play back .
4
Set the TIMER switch to PLAY.