technics 631

[bob_v5]

hi, i recently was given a technics 631 tape deck. I think its really good, the nicest tape ive ever heard. To be fair im only comparing it to rubbish ones tho. I was just wondering if any of you guys could tell me what the memory switch and the timer swith do. the memory makes a red light come on, the timer doesnt seem to do anything and its really winding me up! Also do you have any tips on how to make it sound better?

 

[sreten]

Hi,

The memory should allow you to rewind to a saved fixed point.

The timer should allow you to record a radio programme at a later time.
You probably will need to set the tape recorder to record/pause.

Only tip is buy / find a demagnetising tape head cleaner cassette.

/sreten.

 

[bob_v5]

yea i figured the memory out by my self. thanks anyway! Any ideas about the timer? If i press it when fastforward or rewind it stays down. otherwise it just pops up again.