Denon DR-M33HX, DR-M44HX Service Manual

Specifications and Main Features

  • Type: Horizontal tape loading cassette deck, 4-track 2-channel stereo.
  • Heads: S-Head; SF Recr/playback combination head x 1 E-head. Erase head (Ferrite) x 1.
  • Motors:
  • Capstan FG Servo Direct drive motor x 1 (DR-M44HX)
  • Capstan electronic servo dc motor x 1 (DR-M33HX)
  • 4 x 5pole dc motors for reel winding motors.
  • Capstan DC Motors:
  • Tape Speed: 4.8 cm/sec.
  • Fast forward, rewind time: Approx. 80 sec. with C-60 cassette
  • Recording bias: --- 105 KHz.
  • Overall S/N ratio: --- 75 dB (CCIR/ARM) at 3% THD level (Dolby C NR on).
  • Overall frequency response: --- 25~20,000 Hz +3dB (at —20 dB METAL TAPE).
  • Channel separation: more than 40 dB at 1 kHz.
  • Crosstalk: more than 65dB at 1 kHz.
  • Wow & flutter: --- 0.035% w.rms (DR-M44HX); 0.04% w.rms (DR-M33HX).
  • Inputs: F, 77.5 mV (—20dB) max input; 50 Kohm unbalanced output.
  • Outputs:

-Line:775mV (0dB) max output (47 Kohm load 200 pwb/mm recorded level)

-Headphone:1.2 mW output max ( for 8 ohm to 1.2 Kohm optimum load)

  • Accessories: parallel pin cord x 2
  • Power supply: 50/60 Hz compatible, voltage as shown on rating label
  • Power consumption: 25W (DR-M44HX), 24W (DR-M33HX)
  • Dimensions:
  • DR-M33HX: 434 (W) x 115 (H) x 286 (D) mm
  • DR-M44HX: 464 (W) x 115 (H) x 286 (D) mm
  • Weight:
  • 5.6 kg (DR-M33HX)
  • 6.3 kg (DR-M44HX)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1:What types of tape does the device support?

A1: The device support other tapes such as those of NORMAL, CrO₂ and METAL types – that is the only range of available tape supports for this device.

Q2: Is there a remote control feature?

A2: Yes, the device has a connection terminal for the remote control type of operation.

Q3: How do I change the recording bias for the different tape types?

A3: This recording device is also designed in a way that facilitates bias recording. The DR-M33HX model, for instance, has a bias fine adjustment for normal and CrO₂ types of tapes.

Q4: Is it possible to listen to the recordings even when they are being done?

A4: Yes, it is possible because even this device has a monitoring switch which allows the user to listen to the source program prior to its recording and during its playback.

Q5: Which systems for noise reduction has this device incorporated?

A5. The device comprises of a Dolby C noise reduction system which falls into the Double Dolby system category.

Q6: On what principles is the Auto Tuning system predicated on the DR-M44HX?

A6. The Auto tuning system on the DR-M44HX and works by optimizing the desired recording characteristics of the tape.

Q7: What is the weight of this cassette tape deck?

A7. The weight of the DR-M33HX are found to be 434 W x 115 H x 286 D mm while DR-M44HX had larger dimensions of 464 W by 115 H 286 D mm.

Q8: What is the average power requirement of this equipment?

A8. On average, the power requirement ranges between 25 watts for DR-M44HX and 24 watts for DR-M33HX.

Q9: What is the distance covered during fast forward or rewinding of a C-60 cassette?

A9: It takes approximately 80 seconds to fast forward or rewind a C-60 cassette.

Q10: What are the warranty details of this device?

A10: Details related to warranty and the period of coverage are usually indicated on the product informing customers of the opportunities available.

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Denon DR-M33HX, DR-M44HX Service Manual
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