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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BA-800
DOUBLE CASSETTE PLAYER
DOUBLE CASSETTE PLAY AMPLIFIER
BA-806
DOUBLE CASSETTE PLAY AMPLIFIER BA-823
BA-800
BA-806
BA-823
Please follow the instructions in this manual to obtain optimum results from this unit. We also
recommend that you keep this manual handy for future reference.
TOA Corporation
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THE LIGHTNING FLASH WITH ARROWHEAD WITHIN A TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO TELL THE USER THAT PARTS INSIDE THE PRODUCT ARE A CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK TO TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL PERSONS. SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN A REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED TRIANGLE IS INTENDED TO TELL THE SERVICE PERSONNEL. USER THAT IMPORTANT OPERATING AND SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS ARE IN THE PAPERS WITH THE APPLIANCE. This equipment has been tested and fo
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CONTENTS 1. USER PRECAUTIONS 4 2. CASSETTE TAPES 5 3. NOMENCLATURE 3.1. BA-800 Front and Rear View 6~7 3.2. BA-806 Front and Rear View 8~9 3.3. BA-823 Front and Rear View 10~11 4. CONNECTIONS 4.1. BA-800 Connection Example 12 4.2. BA-806 Connection Example 13 4.3. BA-823 Connection Example 14 4.4. BA-806 Speaker Connection 15 4.5. BA-823 Speaker Connection 16 4.6. Timer Connection 16 5. OPERATION 5.1. Playback (1) Playback Operation 17 (2) Stop Operation 17 (3) Tape Ejection/Loading 18 (4) Timer
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1. USER PRECAUTIONS Avoid installing the unit near heaters, as well as locations exposed to direct sunlight as this may discolor or deform the unit's exterior. Avoid using the unit in humid or dusty locations. Also, do not block air exhaust vents located on the top and side panels to prevent equipment failures. (BA-806/BA-823) Keep beverages away from the unit as they may be spilt. Also, do not insert combustibles or metallic objects, such as hairpins and needles, into the unit to prevent fires,
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2. CASSETTE TAPES Your tape player automatically detects the type of tape you are using, without having to switch a tape selector in accordance with the type of tape. The following three different cassette tapes are usable: Good!! (1) Normal tape (2) Chrome tape (3) Metal tape Normal tape Chrome tape Metal tape The C-120 tapes (120 minutes' recording time for both sides) and No!! endless tapes are not recommended because their tapes are extremely thin and can often be slack or twist, leading to
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3. NOMENCLATURE [BA-800] < Front View > Power Switch Press this switch to turn power ON. To turn power OFF, press this switch again. Power Indicator (Green) Lights when the power is switched ON, and goes out when switched OFF. Play Button Press this button when playing back a tape. For details, refer to "Tape Playback" on p.17. Stop Button Press this button to stop the tape run. Tape Travel Indicator (Green) The indicator of a cassette player unit in operation lights. It flashes when the cassett
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[BA-800] < Rear View > Monaural Line Output Terminal Monaural Line Output Volume Control Stereo Line Output Connector AGC Switch Setting this switch to ON maintains the playback output volume constant regardless of variations in the tape recording level. For details, refer to "AGC Circuit" on p.18. Link Input Connector (Signal) Link Switch (ON/OFF) Set this switch to ON when expanding. Be sure to set the switch to OFF if not expanded. Link Input Terminal (Control) [Note] : Use and for expansion
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[BA-806]< Front View > Power Switch Press this switch to turn power ON. To turn power OFF, press this switch again. Power Indicator (Green) Lights when the power is switched ON, and goes out when switched OFF. Play Button Press this button when playing back a tape. For details, refer to "Tape Playback" on p.17 Stop Button Press this button to stop the tape run. Tape Travel Indicator (Green) The indicator of a cassette player unit in operation lights. It flashes when the cassette player unit fail
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[BA-806]< Rear View > Microphone Input Terminal AUX-1 Input Connector AUX-1 Volume Control AUX-2 Input Terminal AUX-2 Volume Control AGC Switch Setting this switch to ON maintains the playback output volume constant regardless of variations in the tape recording level. For details, refer to "AGC Circuit" on p.18. Tone Control (Bass/Treble) Line Output Terminal Link Input Connector (Signal) Link Switch Set this switch to ON when expanding the BA-806 using the BA-800. Be sure to set the switch to
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[BA-823]< Front View > Power Switch Press this switch to turn power ON. To turn power OFF, press this switch again. Power Indicator (Green) Lights when the power is switched ON, and goes out when switched OFF. Play Button Press this button when playing back a tape. For details, refer to "Tape Playback" on p.17. Stop Button Press this button to stop the tape run. Tape Travel Indicator (Green) The indicator of a cassette player unit in operation lights. It flashes when the cassette player unit fai
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[BA-823]< Rear View > Microphone Input Terminal AUX-1 Input Connector AUX-1 Volume Control AUX-2 Input Terminal AUX-2 Volume Control AGC Switch Setting this switch to ON maintains the playback output volume constant regardless of variations in the tape recording level. For details, refer to "AGC Circuit" on p.18. Balance Control Tone Control (Bass/Treble) Line Output Terminal Link Input Connector (Signal) Link Switch Set this switch to ON when expanding the BA-823 using the BA-800. Be sure to se
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4. CONNECTIONS 4.1. BA-800 Connection Examples [Note]: Be sure to plug the power cord into the 120VAC wall outlet. If the power voltage differs, the equipment may not work properly or fires or electrical shocks may result. BA-800(for extension) PROGRAM TIMER BA-800 120VAC, 60Hz GROUND STEREO AMPLIFIER AMPLIFIER — 12 —
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4.2. BA-806 Connection Examples [Note]: Be sure to plug the power cord into the 120VAC wall outlet. If the power voltage differs, the equipment may not work properly or fires or electrical shocks may result. MICROPHONE BA-800(for expansion) PROGRAM TIMER BA-806 120VAC, 60Hz GROUND To amplifier line input To amplifier or mixer line output SPEAKER CD PLAYER or To tape recorder playback output CD PLAYER AMPLIFIER AMPLIFIER CASSETTE DECK — 13 —
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4.3. BA-823 CONNECTION EXAMPLE [Note]: Be sure to plug the power cord into the 120VAC wall outlet. If the power voltage differs, the equipment may not work properly or fires or electrical shocks may result. MICROPHONE BA-800(for expansion) PROGRAM TIMER To amplifier line input GROUND 120VAC, 60Hz To amplifier or mixer line output AMPLIFIER CD PLAYER or To tape recorder playback output SPEAKER(RIGHT) CD PLAYER AMPLIFIER CASSETTE DECK SPEAKER(LEFT) — 14 —
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4.4. Speaker Connections [BA-806] Low-impedance speakers (4 to 16 OUTPUT Low impedance speakers (4 to 16 When connecting two or more speakers, make sure that the total speaker impedance is greater than 4 .. (If two 8 speakers are connected in parallel, the total impedance is 4 ). High-impedance speakers have to be connected to the 70V or 25V terminal. 1. Connection to the 70V terminal Parallel connection (Total impedance has to be greater than 83 or total wattage less than 60W.) 2. Connection to
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4.5. Speaker Connections [BA-823] OUTPUT SPEAKER (RIGHT) SPEAKER (LEFT) Low impedance speakers (4 to 16 The type of speakers connectable to each channel are those with impedance of over 4 . When connecting multiple speakers, the total speaker impedance must be over 4 . If under 4 , a protective circuit is triggered to prevent the equipment's normal operation, or equipment failures will occur. Use speakers with permissible input of over 30W. Note that if the power exceeding the permissible input
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5. OPERATION [BA-800, BA-806 and BA-823] Check for proper connection of the power cord, speaker cables, etc. Set each volume control to minimum position. Set the tone control to center position. (BA-806/BA-823) Set each of the following switches to desired position: AGC switch: Refer to p.18. Track sequence selection switch: Refer to p.20. Blank skip switch: Refer to p.26. Link switch: Refer to p.21~22. Set the Dolby NR switch to ON to play a tape recorded with Dolby B-type noise reduction. 5.1.
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(3) Tape Ejection and Loading Press the eject button to eject the tape. When inserting a new tape, set the Dolby NR switch to ON or OFF depending on whether or not the tape has been recorded using the Dolby NR. [Note]: (1) Tape can be ejected only when the power is ON. (It cannot be ejected if power is OFF.) (2) When both cassette player units (TAPE 1 and 2) are loaded with tapes, if the tape being played back is ejected, other tape is played back. TAPE 1 ejected. TAPE 2 played back TAPE 2 eject
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(6) Microphone Announcements [BA-806 and BA-823] Connect a microphone to the microphone input terminal located on the rear panel. Set the power switch to ON, and confirm that the power indicator lights. Adjust the microphone volume control. Making an announcement during tape play triggers an internal microphone-activated muting circuit, and the tape output volume automatically decreases by approximately 20dB. The tape volume automatically returns to a previous level after announcement completion
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5.2. Track Sequence Selection [BA-800, BA-806 and BA-823] When both cassette player units (TAPE 1 and 2) are used, the tapes can be played back in order of side A-A-B-B or A-B-A-B, which is selectable by means of the track sequence selection switch. (1) Alternate A-A-B-B Playback With the track sequence switch set to A-A-B-B position, both cassette player units first play back side A of their respective tapes, and then side B, starting with TAPE 1. This is repeated between both cassette player u
