Marantz SD4050 User Manual

Model SD4050 User Guide

Cassette Deck

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

 FOR U.S.A. & CANADA MODEL ONLY

ATTENTION

POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT.

IMPORTANT TO SAFETY

CAUTION:

1. Handle the power supply cord carefully

Do not damage or deform the power supply cord. If it is damaged or deformed, it may cause electric shock or malfunction when used. When removing it from wall outlet, be sure to remove by holding the plug attachment and not by pulling the cord.

2. Do not open the top cover

In order to prevent electric shock, do not open the top cover. If problems occur, contact your MARANTZ DEALER.

3. Do not place anything inside

Do not place metal objects or spill liquid inside the cassette tape deck. Electric shock or malfunction may result.

Please, record and retain the Model name and serial number of your set shown on the rating label. Model No. SD4050 Serial No.

 POUR LES MODELES AMERICAINS ET CANADIENS

UNIQUEMENT

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the persence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the persence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instruction in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

ENGLISHFRANÇAIS

This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of.

1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5. Water and Moisture – The appliance should not be used near water–for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

6. Carts and Stands – The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

6A. An appliance and cart combination

should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

8. Ventilation – The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built–in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.

9. Heat – The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

10. Power Sources –The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.

11. Grounding or Polarization –Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated.

12. Power–Cord Protection –Power–supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

14. Cleaning –The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.

15. Power Lines –An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.

16. Outdoor Antenna Grounding –If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built–up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead–in wire to an antenna–discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna–discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure A.

17. Nonuse Periods –The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

18. Object and Liquid Entry –Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

19. Damage Requiring Service –The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

A. The power–supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or

B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the

appliance; or

C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or

D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits

a marked change in performance; or

E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

20. Servicing –The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS

NOTE ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION

 Avoid high temperatures

Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed on a rack.

 Eviter des températures élevées

Tenir compte d’une dispersion de chaleur suffisante lors de l’installation sur une étagère.

 Keep the set free from moisture, water,

and dust.

 Protéger l’appareil contre l’humidité,

l’eau et la poussière.

 Do not let foreign objects in the set.  Ne pas laisser des objets étrangers

dans l’appareil.

 Do not let insecticides, benzene, and

thinner come in contact with the set.

 Ne pas mettre en contact des

insecticides, du benzène et un diluant avec l’appareil.

 Never disassemble or modify the set in

any way.

 Ne jamais démonter ou modifier

l’appareil d’une manière ou d’une autre.

 Unplug the power cord when not using

the set for long periods of time.

 Débrancher le cordon d’alimentation

lorsque l’appareil n’est pas utilisé pendant de longues périodes.

 Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.  Ne pas obstruer les trous d’aération.

*(For sets with ventilation holes)

 Handle the power cord carefully.

Hold the plug when unplugging the cord.

 Manipuler le cordon d’alimentation avec

précaution. Tenir la prise lors du débranchement du cordon.

ENGLISHFRANÇAIS

Thank you very much for purchasing the MARANTZ component stereo cassette tape deck. MARANTZ proudly presents this advanced tape deck to audiophiles and music lovers as a further proof of MARANTZ’s non-compromising pursuit of the ultimate in sound quality. The high quality performance and easy operation are certain to provide you with many hours of outstanding listening pleasure.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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FEATURES ................................................................ 5

CONNECTION ............................................................ 5

NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS ............................... 6, 7

CASSETTE TAPES ....................................................... 7

AUTOMATIC TAPE SELECTION ........................................ 8

PLAYBACK ............................................................... 8

RELAY PLAY ............................................................ 9

RECORDING ............................................................. 9

PROPER RECORDING LEVEL ....................................... 10

REC MUTE AND REC PAUSE BUTTON ............................ 10

DUBBING ............................................................... 10

SYNCRO REVERSE DUBBING ........................................ 11

TAPE COUNTER ........................................................ 11

DOLBY B AND C NOISE REDUCTION SYSTEM ..................... 11

DOLBY HX PRO HEADROOM EXTENSION SYSTEM ............... 12

MAINTENANCE ......................................................... 12

REMOTE CONTROL .................................................... 13

USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ............................... 13

TROUBLE SHOOTING ................................................. 14

SPECIFCATIONS ....................................................... 14

Please check to make sure the following items are included with the main unit in the carton:

(1) Operating Instructions ............................................ 1

(2) Stereo audio cable ................................................ 2

(3) Remote control unit (RC455SD) ................................. 1

(4) AA (R6) Batteries ................................................. 2

FEATURES

 Computer Controlled Mechanism  Dolby HX-Pro Headroom Extension System  Dolby B & C Noise Reduction Systems  Dual Computing Tape Counter with 4-Digit Readout  FL Peak Level Meters  Auto Tape Selector  2-Speed Dubbing  Relay Playback  Remote Controllable  Pitch Control Function (DECK A)

 Leave your entire system (including this cassette deck) turned off

until all connections between the deck and other components have been completed.

 Connecting the Deck to an Amplifier

 Before connecting the deck to your amplifier, please review

your amplifier’s instruction manual.

 Use the white plugs for the left channel and red plugs for the

right channel.

 Tape Dubbing

 Many stereo amplifiers and receivers have tape dubbing

circuitry so that tape duplication can be performed between two or more tape decks. Review your amplifier’s instruction manual for a full explanation of this mode of operation.

 Connecting Headphones

To listen through headphones, plug your headphones into the PHONES jack.

 REMOTE CONTROL

For the operation of the system remote control. The following functions of this Marantz product can be remotecontrolled.

Play, FF, REW, Stop, Rec, Rec Pause, Rec Mute, Counter Reset, Direction, Deck A, Deck B.

However, the remote-controllable functions are dependednt on the type of remote control used. If this Marantz product is to be remote-controlled by a Marantz Learning Remote Control, please refer to the Command Code Table of page 12 at the end of this manual.

 Installation Precautions

If the deck is placed near an amplifier, TV or tuner, noise (induced hum) or beat interference may result, especially during FM or AM reception. If this occurs, place the deck further away from other components or reorient its position.

CONNECTION

LINE

OUT

REMOTE

OUT

CONTROL

WHITE

RED

TAPE-1

Receiver or amplifier

RED

WHITE

LINE

IN OUT

SD4050

Power supply outlet.

WHITE

PB REC

WHITE

A mechanical sound is heard the first time the power switch is set to “ON” after the power cord is plugged into an outlet. This is the sound of the cassette mechanism being set to the proper operating state, and is normal. (When using an AC outlet on a receiver or amplifier, used an “UNSWITCHED” outlet.)

Caution

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