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
W-1200
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 W-1200 and the other equipment
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.
Set the TIMER switch to PLAY.
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