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Features & Benefits

  1. Power Loading/Unloading

    Tape is loaded with power assist.
  2. Auto Reverse Tape

    Plays both sides of a tape with no need to eject.
  3. Power Off Tape Protection

    Prevents tape damage if the ignition is turned off while tape is in play mode.
  4. Soft Touch Tape Controls

    Controls tape functions: Previous (PREV), Next, Rewind (REW), and Fast Forward (FF).
  5. Radio Monitor

    The radio is played while the tape player is fast rewinding or fast forwarding a tape.
  6. Next/Previous Music Search

    The tape player automatically locates the beginning of the next or current selection.
  7. Tape Side Changing

    Changes side of the tape being played with the press of a button.
  8. Dolby Noise Reduction (Switchable)

    Reduces hiss on Dolby encoded tapes.
  9. Automatic Metal Tape Equalization

    Allows better sound quality when using metal tapes.
  10. Repeat Play Button

    Repeats desired selection on the tape.
  11. Fast Forward/Rewind, Next/Previous Functions

    Rewinds or forwards the tape, until the function is disabled, to the desired location. The arrows on the display show which side of the tape is playing. The up arrow upper triangle refers to the top side of the tape. The down lower triangle arrow refers to the bottom of the tape.
  12. Tape Clean Indicator

    Reminds the user to clean the cassette head after 30 hours of use.


  1. Power Loading/Unloading

    Tape is loaded or ejected with power assist.
  2. Auto Reverse

    Plays both sides of a tape with no need to eject and reload.
  3. Power Off Tape Protection

    Prevents tape damage if the ignition is turned off while tape is in play mode.
  4. Soft Touch Tape Controls

    Controls tape functions: Previous (PREV), Next, Rewind (REW), and Fast Forward (FF).
  5. Radio Monitor

    The radio is played while the tape player is fast rewinding or fast forwarding a tape.
  6. Next/Previous Music Search

    The tape player automatically locates the beginning of the next or current selection.
  7. Tape Side Changing

    Changes side of the tape being played with the press of a button.
  8. Dolby Noise Reduction (Switchable)

    Reduces hiss on Dolby® encoded tapes.
  9. Automatic Metal Tape Equalization

    Optimizes sound quality when using metal tapes.
  10. Repeat Play Button

    Repeats desired selection on the tape.
  11. Fast Forward/Rewind, Next/Previous Functions

    Rewinds or forwards the tape to the desired location, until the function is disabled.
  12. Tape Clean Indicator

    Reminds the user to clean the cassette head after 30 hours of use.