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system settings Tape operationScanning
The tracks on a tape can be scanned one after the other
for 8 seconds each if there is enough blank tape
separating the individual tracks (approx. 2 seconds).
Use the rotary/pushbutton
to highlight and confirm
the “Scan” function. Scan will begin and “Scan” will
appear in red. The message “Seek” will appear on the
screen.To end function:
Press
/
on the rocker switch or press the
rotary/pushbutton
. Playback then starts.
Note:
At the end of the tape, the tape will automatically
switch to the other side and scan will continue.
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Repeating tracks
Use the rotary/pushbutton
to highlight the
“Settings” menu field and press it to confirm your
selection. The Settings menu will now appear.
Press the rotary/pushbutton to highlight and
activate the “Repeat” function (a checkmark will
appear).
There are three ways to return to the tape menu:
• automatic return after 8 seconds
• press
• hold the rotary/pushbutton
longer than
2 seconds
“RPT” will appear below the side display when this
function is active.
Notes:
The current track will be repeated continuously after it
has played through once.
The “Repeat” function may not work properly if:
• there is not enough blank tape between the indi-
vidual tracks,
• there is interference noise on the blank tape
between the tracks,
• the system does not clearly recognize the end or
beginning of a track.
To switch off the function:
In the menu “TAPE Settings” highlight the function
“Repeat” with the rotary/pushbutton
and confirm
by pressing (no checkmark).
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Turn the rotary/pushbutton
to highlight the “Skip
blanks” function in the “Settings” menu field and press
it to confirm your selection (a checkmark will appear).
There are three ways to return to the tape menu:
• automatic return after 8 seconds
• press
• hold the rotary/pushbutton
longer than
2 secondsIf the function is activated “SB” is displayed below the
track information.
Note:
If the tape deck does not detect a sound signal for
longer than 15 seconds, it will fast forward to the next
track. This function will continue after the tape has
reached the end and switched to the opposite track.
To switch off the function:
In the menu “TAPE Settings” highlight the function
“Skip Blanks” with the rotary/pushbutton
and
confirm by pressing (no checkmark).
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Dolby B, Dolby C (noise reduction)
Turn the rotary/pushbutton
to highlight the
“Dolby B” or “Dolby C” function and press it to confirm
your selection (a checkmark will appear).
There are three ways to return to the tape menu:
• automatic return after 8 seconds
• press
• hold the rotary/pushbutton
longer than
2 secondsThe DB or DC symbol will appear below the side
display when this function is active.
Notes:
Dolby B and Dolby C cannot be selected simultaneously.
The functions serve the optimum playback of tapes
recorded with Dolby B or Dolby C.
The Dolby noise reduction system is manufactured
under licence by Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpora-
tion. The word Dolby and the double-D symbol D are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpora-
tion.
Switching the function off:
In the menu “TAPE Settings” highlight the function
“Dolby B” or “Dolby C” with the rotary/pushbutton
and confirm by pressing (no checkmark).
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The note “Reminder. Please clean tape head.” appears
after 50 hours cassette player operating time. Erase the
screen message by pressing the rotary/pushbutton .
Insert cleaning cassette.
Alarm on serious malfunction
If, for example, a tape jams, you will hear a beep. You
can only switch the beep off by switching COMAND off. Tape playback mute
Press
.
The tape will stop playing and the symbol
will
appear on the icon bar.
Cancel playback mute:
Press
again.
The symbol will disappear from the icon bar and the
playback will start again.
Note:
The mute function will also be cancelled if you switch
to a different audio source (e.g. CD) use
or
to
select another radio station or use
or
to alter
the volume.
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Notes on tape care
Do not expose the tapes to direct sunlight or high
temperatures.Do not leave tapes near magnetic fields or magnets.
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Ensure that the tape is adequately tightened before you
insert it into the tape slot.Do not insert a tape if its label is not stuck on properly.
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The message “Caution. Please clean sound head.” is
displayed after 50 hours of playback.
Clear the screen message by pressing the rotary/
pushbutton
. Insert a high quality cleaning tape.
Note:
For questions concerning the type of tape cleaner to
use, contact your Mercedes-Benz Center.
Do not touch the tape.
Note:
It is not possible to use tapes with a playing time of
longer than 120 minutes.
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