JBL SG2020 - Manual (Page 16)

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ENJOYING JBL SOUNDGEAR
Using External
(Auxiliary) Sources
1. Switch on the auxiliary device (TV, VCR or
MP3 player) connected to the front or rear
AUX 1 or AUX 2 jacks.
2. Select the desired auxiliary device by repeat-
edly pressing the Aux 1/2 button ‹
5.
3. See the Recording section on page 16 for
information on tape recording from an auxiliary
source.
Playing Tapes
Playback
JBL Soundgear can only use normal bias tapes.
It is equipped with two cassette decks, “A”
and “B”. Deck A is used only for playback, and
will stop at the end of each side of the tape.
Deck B may be used for either playback or
recording, and includes an auto reverse capability
which can be controlled with the Play Mode
button h.
1. Switch the unit on ¡ 1.
2. Open either cassette deck A or B by pressing
gently on the door at the Eject position ·
.
Insert the cassette with the tape side to the bot-
tom and the side that you wish to hear facing
the front. Gently push the door to close it.
3. Press the Tape A/B button ¤
)!. If
necessary, press the button again to select the
other deck. JBL Soundgear will display which
deck has been selected
cn. The unit will
not select a deck that does not have a tape
loaded.
4. Auto reverse (for Deck B only):
Press the Play Mode button h repeatedly to
select:
• One side
: Unit plays the side that is fac-
ing the listener and stops automatically at the
end of that side.
• All sides
: Unit plays the front and
reverse sides and stops automatically at the
end of the tape.
• Endless loop
: Unit plays both sides of
tape six times in succession.
JBL Soundgear will display the current Play
mode
k.
5. Press the Play button c 7 to begin play-
back. Press the Reverse Play button g @ to
play the reverse side of the tape. The direction
of the tape will be indicated in the display
h.
6. In either the Stop or Play mode, press the
Fast Forward
›› ›› ■ § ›› 9 button to
fast forward to the desired point, or to the end
of the side. The Fast Forward indicator
m
will light in the display.
To rewind, in either the Stop or Play mode, press
the Rewind ■
‹‹ ‹‹ § ‹‹ # button. The
Rewind indicator j will light in the display.
7. To end playback, press the Stop/Reset
button
6.
Alternatively, the unit will stop automatically at
the end of the tape.
Tape Counter
The Tape Counter c will apppear in the
Information Display when in Tape mode.
During Play or Fast Forward, the Tape Counter
c increases and, during rewind, the tape
counter decreases.
While in Stop mode or while playing, press the
Counter Reset button ‡ to reset the counter
to zero. This can be convenient for locating the
point at which you wish to begin a recording
session. Note, however, that JBL Soundgear
will automatically rewind the tape to its
beginning and it will not stop when the
counter reaches zero.
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