[. . . ] Q If the unit does not work properly, set the FUNCTION switch to STAND-BY and then to ON again. Q This unit should only be used within the range of 5°C - 35°C (41°F - 95°F). Q The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. [. . . ] Q Before loading a tape into the cassette compartment, tighten the slack with a pen or pencil. q Cassettes have removable tabs that prevent accidental recording or erasing. Removing the tab will protect the corresponding side from being erased. Precautions: q Be sure not to press the PLAY 0 and REWIND 3 buttons simultaneously, or the tape will become damaged. Q Before changing from one tape operation to another, press the STOP/EJECT s 7 button. Q Do not press the PAUSE 6 button whilst the fast forward or rewind operations are in progress. The F FWD 2 or REWIND 3 button will not be released when the tape end is reached. Before recording: q When recording important selections, make a preliminary test to ensure that the desired material is properly recorded. Q SHARP is not liable for damage or loss of your recording arising from malfunction of this unit. Q The ALC (Automatic Record Level Control) circuit automatically controls the level of the input signal used for recording. Q The VOLUME and X-BASS controls may be adjusted with no effect on the recorded signal. (Variable Sound Monitor) q Metal and CrO2 tapes cannot be used for recording. S Recording from the radio s Recording from the built-in microphone 1 Set the FUNCTION switch to RADIO. 4 Load a blank cassette into the cassette compartment with the side to be record- 4 Press the RECORD q button. [. . . ] Clean these parts with a cotton swab moistened with commercial head/pinch roller cleaner or isopropyl alcohol. Q After long use, the deck's heads and capstan may become magnetised, causing poor sound. Demagnetise these parts once every 30 hours of playing/recording by using a commercial tape head demagnetiser. [. . . ]