Technics RS-TR575 Operating Instructions

Technics

Stereo cassette deck

RS-TR575

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. Operating Instructions

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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please
read these instructions completely.

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Dear Customer

Thank

you

for purchasing this Technics product.
For optimum performance and safety, please read
these instructions carefully.

The model number and serial number of this product can

be

found

on

either the back or the bottom of the unit.

Please note them

in

the space provided below and retain

them for future reference.

MODEL NUMBER

RS-TR575

SERIAL NUMBER

Table

of

contents

Before

use

Precautions .... .

...

... ....... .. ...... -. -.... . -.. _.. 4

Front panel controls. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . .. .. . . . . . 5

Connections .. ..

......

...

.....

...... -

......

-. . . . . .. 6

Playback

Playback

1~"M'!D!fJ

.. -.. ....

-. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

..

7

Reverse function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

..

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

About the automatic-tape-select function . , , . . . .

...

. . ' , " 8

About the remote control function , . , , ' , . , , ,

..

. , 8

About the Dolby noise-reduction system . , . , . , , , , . ,

...

, 8

About the Dolby HX-Pro headroom extension system , , ,

,.

8

Series playback .. , ,

..

, . , . , . , , , ' , , , .. ' , , . , . , 9

Linear counter , . , .

...

, , , , ,

....

.. ' , , .. ' ..

...

. ' . , ... , 10

To

reset the linear counter . ... '

..

, , , . , , , , , , ' , , . . . . . . ,

.,

10

To fast·forward or rewind the tape , , , , , .. ' , , ... 10
To

find the beginning of a program

(TPS function), , . ,

......

. , , , ' , ' .,

.,,

', .. , .. .. , .... ,

11

Recording

Recording

.........

......

.. . ..

...

, .. . .. . ..

..

12

About the ATC function " , ... . .

....

.. . .. .... .. -., 14

Series recording . , ,..... , .. . , . , , ' , .. ' . ,

....

15

Parallel recordings .. .. ' .... ' . .. ..

...

....

......

... 16

To make a silent interval

..

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...

.. . .. ..

....

.. .. ,

17

To

make a 4-second silent

interval.,.,

... . ".,

. . .

..

".,.

17

To

make a silent interval more than 4 seconds, . , . , . . ,

.. , 17

To erase recorded sound

.....

, . .. ,

....

" .. .. -_.. 17

Tape·to·tape recording,

.... ,.... ........... ,....

18

To

record selected tracks , . , , , ,

.,

. , . , . , , , ,

....

.•

..

_, _"

19

To

cut unwanted parts during recording, , , . , . , . .

.. ..

, .

,.

19

Reference

Concerning cassette tapes .. ' .... , . , ... , , .. , ... ,

20

Maintenance , , . ,

...

. , . , . , ' ... .... -.. , . , , , , _.

....

. , .

21

Technical specifications , , . ' ..

...

" ... ' , .. , . , . , , '

21

Troubleshooting guide , .. , . , .. , .. ' ... ,

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Product service, ,..

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.-.. , .. . -

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... -....

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23

(For USA only)

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE

OR

ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO

NOT EXPOSE THIS

APPLIANCE TO RAIN

OR

MOISTURE.

This device complies with Part

15

of the

FCC

Rules. Operation

is

subject to the following two conditions:

(1)

This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must ac­cept any interference received , including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

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CAUTiON:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part

15

of the

FCC

Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential in­stallation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used

in

accor­dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur

in

a particular installation. It this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televi­sion reception, which can be determined by turning the equip­ment ott and on, the user

is

encouraged to try to correct the in-

terference by one

of

the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radiolTV technician for

help.

Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment
would void the user's authority to operate this device.

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH

WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.

CAUTION

: TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT
REMOVE SCREWS.
NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE .
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.

A

The

lightning

flash

with

arrowhead symbol.
within an equilateral triangle. is Intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"

dangerous

voltage"

within

the product's

enclosure

that may

be

of

sufficient magnitude

to

constitute

a risk of electric shock to persons.

A

The

exclamation

point within an equilateral

triangle is intended to alert the user

to

the

presence of

important

operating and main­tenance (servicing) instructions in the literature .
accompanying

the applianc e.

3

Precautions

Before using this unit please read these operating instructions
carefully, Take special care to follow the warnings indicated on
the unit itself as well as the safety suggestions listed below,
Afterwards keep them handy for future reference.

Safety

1. Power

Sou

rce

--

The unit should be connected to power sup-

ply only of the type described

in

the operating instructions or

as marked on the unit.

2. Polarization

--

If the unit

is

equipped with a polarized

AC

power plug

(a

plug having one blade wider than the other),

that plug will fit into the

AC

outlet only one way. This is a safe·
ty feature . If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the
outlet, try reversing the plug, If the plug should still fail to fit,
contact

your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do

not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

3. Power Cord Protection .. AC 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. Never take hold of the
plug or cord if your hand

is

wet, and always grasp the plug

body when connecting

or

disconnecting it.

4. Nonuse Periods

..

When the unit

is

not used, turn the power

off

, When left unused for a long period of time, the unit should

be unplugged from the household

AC

outlet.

Installation

Environment

1. Water

and

Moisture·· Do not use this unit near

water-for

ex·

ample, near a bathtub, washbowl, swimming pool,

or

the like.

Damp basements should also be avoided,

2.

Heat··

The unit should be situated away from heat sources

such as radiators and the like. It also should not be placed

in

temperatures less than 5' C (410

F)

or

greater than

35'C

(95' F),

Placement

1. Ventilation· · The unit should be situated so that its location
or

position does not interfere with its proper ventilation . Allow

10 cm (4") clearance from the rear of the unit.

2.

Foreign Material

--

Care should be taken so that objects do
not fall into and liquids are not spilled into the unit. Do not sub·
Ject this unit to excessive smoke, dust, mechanical vibration,
or

shock,

3.

Magnetism

--

The unit should be situated away from equip·

ment or devices that generate strong magnetism.

4.

Stacking··

Do

not place heavy objects, other than system

components, on top of the unit.

5.

Surface··

Place the unit

on

a flat, level surface.

6.

Carts

and

Stands .. The unit should be used only with a cart

or

stand that

is

recommended by the manufacturer.
The unit and cart combination should be mov·
ed with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the unit and

cart

com-

bination to overturn.

7.

Wall or Ceiling Mounting

-.

The unit should not

be

mounted

to a wall or ceiling, unless specified

in

this operating instruc·

tions.

Maintenance (See page 21.)

Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth lightly
moistened with mild detergent solution.

Do·not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent
such as alcohol or benzine.

Service

1. Damage Requiring Service

--

The unit should be serviced by
qualified service personnel when:
(a) The

AC

power supply

cord

or the plug has been damaged;

or

(b)

Objects have fallen

or

liquid has been spilled into the unit;

or
(c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or
(d)

The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a

marked change

in

performance;

or

(e)

The unit has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

2.

Servicing·· The user should not

attempt

to service the unit

beyond that described

in

the operating instructions . All other

servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

4

Front

panel

controls

When any of the numbers indicated below is repeated more than
once (for example, @), the number indicated

on

the left is the con-

trol for Deck 1

and

that indicated

on

the right is for Deck 2.

1 2

3

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7 8

9

10

10

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DECK 1

=--

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.........

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7

11

4 3 2

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DECK 2

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1

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19 @l1

18

17

16

15

12

13

14

No.

Name

Ref.

page

G)

Power "STANDBY

<b

/ON"

switch

(POWER, STANDBY

<b

ION) 7

Press to switch the unit from

on

to standby mode or vice

versa.

In

standby mode, the unit is still consuming a small

amount of power.

(2)

Cassette

holder

@

Auto

tape

calibration

button

(ATC)

12

@ Open/close

button

( ~ OPEN/CLOSE) 7

@ Remote

control

signal

receptor

(Refer to " About the remote control function"

on

page 8.)

@ Reverse-mode

select

button

(REVERSE MODE) 7,8

(J)

Counter reset

button

(COUNTER

RESEn

10

@ Recording-balance

control

(BALANCE)

12

® Display

@ Recording-level

control

(REC LEVEL)

13

No.

Name

Ref.

page

QD

Dolby noise-reduction

button

(DOLBY NR)

@ Reverse-side

playback

button

(.

@

Stop

button

(.)

@ Forward-side

playback

button

(~)

@ Rewind/fast-forward search

buttons

(

.....

~~

TPS) 10,11

@ Pause

button ( ..

PAUSE)

@

Automatic-record-muting

button

(0

AUTO

REC

MUTE)

17

@ Record

button

(.

REC)

12

@ Synchro-start

button

(SYNCHRO

STARn

18

@ Tape-to-tape recording-speed

button

(SPEED)

18

7
7
7
7

7

5

ConnectiolUJ

Please check and identify the supplied
accessories

D

AC

power supply cord

.......

.....

. .

. . . 1

ps.

D Stereo connection cables

(For

USA

: SJA175-A or SJA175-1)

(SJP2249-6)

........

.........

........

...

2 pcs.

(For Canada:

SJA

175)

AC

OUTLET

or Household

AC

outlet

(AC

120

V, 60

Hz)

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AC

OUTLETS

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"AC OUTLET" (UNSWITCHED)

Power is always available, regardless of the unit's power
switch setting.
Audio

equ

ipment rated

up

to 100 W can

be

connected.

Before making connections, make sure that the power

to

this unit

and

all

other system components

is

turned off first.

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Avoid letting the cables touch each other

as

much

as

possible,

otherwise noise will

be

generated.

Stereo connection cable

White

(L)

~)--

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-(,-:::P

Red

(R)

=--'

'-=

Placements hints

If this unit is placed near a receiver or a tuner, a " hum" noise
may

be

heard during tape playback, recording, or

AM

recep-

tion of the receiver or the tuner.

If this occurs, leave

as

much space

as

possible between the

units, or place them where there

is

the least amount of

"hum"

.

or amplifier

.i';;ill"'1

Connect this cord after
all other cables and
cords are connected.

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Playback

Basic

play

Either normal, Cr02

or

metal type cassettes can be used.

1

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PA!SE

0

The

procedures described below are

an

example

of

playback

on

Deck 1.

1

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POWER

Press POWER.

(The unit will switch

on

.)

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Press OPEN/CLOSE, and

lfJ "

then inse rt the cassette
tape.

Press again to close the cassette
holder.

'"wa<d

';d'-..

,;de

Tape opening faCing downward .

1§1

...

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'

.

..

'Press DOLBY

NR

to

select

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Q the appropriate noise·reduc-

D tion syste

m.

,-,,-, n

,-,

,-,

,-,

,-,

,-,

U

U.U

U

UU.U'_'

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dB

-20

A

-1(5

-

10

--ti

- 3

IlDO

+2

+4

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Each time the button

IS

pressed , the Indicators will

change

in

the order:

lID

......

[gJ

--+ off .

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Select the same type

as

that used for recording.

When playing back a tape which was not recorded

us-

ing a Dolby

NR

system, press

so

that the indicators

go off.

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Press REVERSE MODE

to
select the appropriate
reverse mode.

nn

n,-,

'-'

'-' .'-' '-'

L

•

-

-

,-,n

n,-,

'-' '-' .'-' '-'

!;8

-20

-l!:I

-10

-it

-3

11:10

+2

+4

~

A

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Each time the button

is

pressed,

th

e indicator will

change

in

the order:

~

--+

C)

--+

00

.

t I

~

: One side only.

C)

: Both sides repeatedly

(up

to 8 times).

00

: Both sides, once only.

(Refer to page

8.)

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..

......

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...

.....

......

.... ....

...

....

...

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Press

.....

or

~.

5

~

"

(Playback will begin .)

/B

<)

• :

To

begin from the forward side.

~

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To

begin from the reverse side.

,-,,-,

,-,,-,

00.0

3

•

'-' '-' .'-' '-'

LDLAY L

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1"

ell

-20

-15

-10

-fS

-3

IXIO

+2

+4

tt A 111111111111111111111111111111111

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Illuminates

I~dicates

the side being played.

To play back on Deck

2,

In steps 2 and 5 above, press the but·

tons (

2 and 5 )for Deck

2.

To te

mpor

arily

stop

playback

PAUSE

Press

II

PAUSE.

W The

"PLAY"

indicator will flash .

"a

Press once again to resume playback.

To

stop

playback

~

Press

•.

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Playback (continued)

Reverse

function

The reverse function on this unit has three modes (~,

c:::>

,

0::» . Read the descriptions below and select the mode as

desired. (Refer to step 4 on page

7.)

Mode Tape travel

Only one side of the tape (either the forward side

--.

or the reverse side) will be played, and operation
will automatically stop when playback has been

I

completed.
Both sides of the tape will be played repeatedly

eight times, and then operation will automatically

0

stop.

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I (If playback is begun from the reverse side, the for-

ward side will be played seven times.)

When there 'Is a tape In only one of the decks

Both sides of the tape will be played once, and
then operation will automatically stop.
(If playback is begun from the reverse side, the for­ward side will not be played,)

When there

Is

a tape In each of the decks

The forward and reverse sides of the tape

in

Deck
1 will be played, followed by the forward and
reverse sides of the tape

in

Deck 2, and after this

operation

is

repeated eight times, operation will
automatically stop.
(If playback is begun from Deck 2, the tape

in

Deck 1 will be played seven times.)

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About

the automatic-tape-select

function

This unit is equipped with the automatic-tape-select feature; it
automatically detects the type of tape being used, and then
makes the suitable adjustments of the bias and equalization ac-

cordingly.

About

the

remote

con trol function

This cassette deck can be operated by using the remote control

provided with a Technics receiver. (For detailed information,
refer to the operating instructions of the receiver.)
During operation from the remote control, the

"R.C.

" indicator

will light

up

.

,-, ,-,

,-,

,-,

R C

R C

II

,-, ,-, ,-,

I_I

U -'-, U

I'

r . U U _

UU

Deck 1 "

R.C

."

Deck 2 "R.C

."

indication indication

About

the

Dolby

noise-reduction

system

The Dolby noise-reduction system is designed to effectively redu­ce the annoying high-frequency

"hissing"

noise typical

of
cassette tapes. During recording, the system functions to in­crease the high-frequency sound level, the sound, and then, dur ­ing playback, that same portion is weakened

to

bring it back to

the previous level.

This unit includes two types of Dolby noise-reduction systems,
the Dolby B NR-type and C

NR

-type.

Dolby B-type noise-reduction

Noise is reduced to about one-third.
Use this system when playing back tapes recorded by the Dolby­B noise-reduction system, such as prerecorded mus ic tapes, etc.

Dolby C-type noise-reduction

Noise is reduced to about one-tenth.
Use this system for the recording and playback of sound sources
that have a wide dynamic range and good tone quality, such as

FM

broadcasts of live performances,

etc

., and for playing back

such tapes.

About

the

Dolby

HX-Pro headroom

extension

system

By ,functioning to improve the maximum output level of the tape's
high-frequency range, this system permits recordings without a
reduction

in

the level of the sound source's high-frequency

range.

In

addition, by using the system

in

parallel with this unit's

noise-reduction system, recording and playback with a greatly

ex-

tended dynamic range

Is

possible.

Dolby noise reduction and

HX

Pro headroom extension

manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories

licens

-

ing Corporation.

HX

Pro originated by Bang & Olufsen.

"DOLBY",

the double-D symbol

II]

and "

HX

PRO" are

trademarks

of

Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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Series playback

Both sides of the tape

in

Deck 1 will be played, followed by both

To temprarily stop playback

sides of the tape

in

Deck 2, (Repeated

up

to eight times ,)

PAUSE

Press

II

PAUSE for the deck which

Is

playing.

4

13

2 1

Press once again to resume playback,

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··

·,·

,·,·,

··,·,·"

"""

·,

·,

"

"""

·"""·

··

"'

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Press OPEN/CLOSE

on

both

~

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decks, and then insert the
cassette tapes.

~

Press again to close the cassette
holder,

Note that for series playback it

is

not possible to

select different types of Dolby

NR

for Deck 1 and

Deck 2. It is recommended that you use two tapes
which were recorded using the same type of Dolby
NR

(or both recorded without Dolby

NR)

.

For your reference:

It is also possible to begin series playback from the reverse side
of the tape in Deck 1 or from Deck

2,

(Refer to the tape travel

table

on

page

8,)

To stop playback

Press.

for the deck which

is

play·

ing.

9

Linear counter

To

ftuJt-formard or remind

the tape

The

linear counter indicates the amount of tape travel

as

the

approximate amount of elapsed time.

1

Deck

11 1Deck 21

Linear counter

Linear counter

Minutes

Minutes

Seconds

Seconds

•

=

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-115

-to

-e

-3

1:1:1

a

+2

+4

I>

R 111111111111111111111111111111111

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COUNTER 1 COUNTER 2

RESET RESET

o 0

To

reset

the linear counter

COUNTER 1

Press COUNTER RESET.

RESET

The

linear counter indication will return to

"00.00"

.

For your reference:

When the tape

is

travelling

in

the reverse direction, the value

displayed

on

the linear counter will count down.

After "00.00"

is

reached, the value will then start to become

greater, but with a minus sign displayed (example:

.. -OO.OS").

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The

linear counter

is

not a digital clock . The difference between
the actual recording and playback time and the counter display
may

be

anything up to several minutes.

1Deck 11 1Deck 21

Tape side indicator

Tape side indicator

n

-

,

nn

,-

,n

''-

=

u

,

._'

,

•

UU.UU

-10

-10

...

1110

+2

-

~~

-.

+4~

-

/

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/'

"'"

/

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10

01

10

01

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0

--

0"

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,--,=,

= -.'. ..'

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DECK 2

DECK

1

-

.

..

-

..

. . ..

.

.

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[

TPS

) [TPS)

.... 1 ••

[TPS ] [In stop mode]

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Press

........

or

~~.

Because this unit

is

capable of playing back both sides of the
tape, the operation changes in accordance with the direction of
the tape side indicator.

Tape

side

Rewind Fast·forward

Indicator

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in

deck 1 and deck 2 can

be

advanced or

re-

wound at the same time.

High·speed tape transport

When fast-forwarding from near the beginning of the tape

or
wher, rewinding from near the end of the tape, the tape travel
speed will

be

faster than that during normal fast-forwarding or

re­wind.
(During high-speed tape transport, the

[EJ

indication will light up.)

This high-speed tape transport will also function during

TPS.

10

To

find the beginning

of

a program

(TPS

function)

(TPS

: Tape Program Sensor)

1Deck

21

Tape side indicator Tape side indicator

Play

indicator

Play indicator

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[TPS] [While tape

is

bei

ng

played back]

~

1

~iJ

Press ~~or

~~.

~ '(~~~)(The

tape will be re-wound or fast-forwarded to
the beginning of the track, and then playback
will automatically begin.)

Because this unit

is

capable of playing back both sides of the

tape, the operation changes

in

accordance with the direction of

the tape side indicator.

Tape side
Indicator

Tape returns to the
beginning of the
track currenlly
being played, and
playback begins.

Playback begins
from the
beginning of the
next track.

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Deck 1 H indication Deck 2 [8] indication

• During operation of the

TPS

function , the play indicator will

flash quickly.

•

To

find the beginning of a track which is several tracks before
or after the track currently being played, repeat the procedure
until the desired track is found.

• If the reverse mode

is

set to "

C:)

" or "

0:;>

" , when the end

of the tape

is

reached, operation will switch to the other side of

the tape and the

TPS

function will continue to operate.

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Because the

TPS

function utilizes the blank spaces between

tracks, it may not

be

able to function properly under the followi

ng

conditions:

• When there is less than 4 seconds of silent interval between
tracks

• When there are no completely silent intervals (such

as

when

the tape has been recorded using a microphone)

• When there are especially low-level parts or silent parts inside a
track (such

as

sometimes occurs

in

classical music)

·If

the

..........

or ~~button is pressed when less than

10

seconds

has elapsed from the beginni

ng

of the track or there is less than

10 seconds remaining to the beginning of the next track

• If the tracks have been recorded with a fade-in

(a

gradual

in-

crease

in

the recording level) or a fade-out

(a

gradual decrease

in

the recording level)

To return to the normal speed during high-speed

tape transport

Press the

..........

or ~~button corresponding to the current direc-

tion of tape travel.

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Depending

on

the amount of tape

on

the take-up and supply

sides. the tape may not be 'transported

at

high-speed.

11

Recording

----------~----------~------~~---------------------------------

Either normal, Cr02 or metal type cassettes can
be

used.

10 4

1375

82

This unit is equipped with

an

ATC

function

(refer to page

14)

which automatically sets
the optimum recording conditions to match
the characteristics of the tape being used. It
is

recommended that you use this function

when recording.

1 Preparation 1

Wind the tape past the leader tape section so
that recording can begin straight away.

•

The procedures described below are an example of recording

on

Deck

1.

\IJ'....

~

~~~;,

.....

'f~:~~in~:~N/~~OSc~ss:ti:

tape to be used for recor·
ding.

Press again to close the cassette
holder.

/'

~

I

10

01

I

I

= ' .

I

.{

I

10 01

rB

ern

1\

DECK

1

~ ~

-

=".

~

..

~

~

-

-

..

-

. .

~,

I

I

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..

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I DfCK 2

..

~

---

£

1

D

I ~ I • 1'. I

I"

I 0

.;

• I 0

1.."

I

II!~

I • I • I

i

Press REVERSE

MODE

to

select the desired reverse

mode.

""

,-,,-,

,-,,-,

,

+-

,-,,-,

""

,-,

n

;:

UU.UU

UU

L

15

-20

-15

-10

-e

-3

tIIO

+2

+4

..

R

Each time the button is pressed, the

in-

dicator will change

in

the order:

lID

-+

@]

-+

off. .

UU.UU

UU

•

-

L

c11-20

-115

-10

-e

-3

IXIO

+2

+4

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R

lEach

time the button is pressed', the in·

dicator will change

in

the ordel:

2

-+

C)

-+

CO.

I I

2 : Only one side will be recorded,

and then operation will automatically
stop.

~

,

CO

: Both sides (the forward

side first, and then the reverse side)
will be recorded, and then operation
will automatically stop.

I

I

PA!SE

I

I!

c .~

PJSE

! !

....

_--,

!

0

50

41

10 0

1lJ·

.·

1·

~;~

.

·=:t~~:

:~~·A~C(":::

to

~~'14)

will commence, and will be completed
after approximately one minute.
When the settings are complete, the
tape will be returned to the position
from which the ATC function began,
and then the unit will enter the stop
mode.

n

,-,

,-,,-,

;:

n,-,

UU.U

,_,

uu

•

L

-e

-3

[1]0

+,

+<

c8~

-15 -10

..

R

Indicates that

ATC

has been set.

[Recording is also possible wilhout performing ATC.]

l§).

.. ~.

·~::~~it~'I~~i~;h'''~~'diOg,,''~

by mode.)
Illuminates

,-, ,-,

,-, n ;:

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U.U U ••

UU

-lG

-10

-6

-3

CDO

+2

Flashes

.......

.

.........................................

.

6

Play the source

in

order to

adjust the recording sound.

!B

1JJ·

.

·0;·

...

~~:

~y.:~~

~~~\'~::~i~:~ooi,~;;

- LEFV RIGHT If necessary, adjust the

BALANCE control to

a~just

the balance.

12

IBJ

....

~~~

~~~~~

....

u'~~' th~

'

flEe'LEVEL

'~~

' '

1

~i~~

I2.l

O~

to adjust the recording level.

(Refer

to

the right of this page.)

o 10

110,

'

G;d

,

~)[jj

.

·

:~~=~

·

a!d~~·tyt~h~~~~~~:~~

",.'

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be recorded.

~

:

Forward side

....

: Reverse side

II

,-,

II

-,;:

II

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AY

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-lO

-.,

....

-3

<>-

R

Illuminates

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When recording on both sides of the
tape,

be

sure

to

press the ~ button.

To

record

on

Deck

2,

in

steps 1, 4, 5 and

10

above, press the but-

tons

1 ,

4J , :;

and

U}

for Deck 2.

To temporarily stop recording

PAUSE Press

II

PAUSE.

~

p""

00"

agalo

10

,","me '"oo,d'og.

To stop recording

~

Pr

•••••

About

the selection

of

the

Dolby

NR

type

The Dolby

NR

effect can be obtained by using the same type of

Dolby NR duri

ng

both recording and playback. Refer to the follow-

ing table when selecting the type (either B or

C). _

.......-~ _ ~

--

Use this type when the deck on' which

th~

tape

Type B will be played back

is

equipped with only type B

Dolby

NR.

Use this type when the deck

on

which the tape

Type C

will be played back

is

equipped wi

th

type C

Dolby

NR.

(for example, when this unit

is

also

go-

ing to be used to play back the tape.)

(Refer

to

"About the Dolby noise-reduction system "

on

page 8.)

About

the recording

level

adjustment

If the recording level is too high, there will be distortion

in

the

recorded sounds, and if it is too low, the hiss noise inherent

to
recording tapes will become noticeable.
In

order to make high-quality recordings, use the

REC

LEVEL

con­trol to adjust so that highest values of the input level indicated by
the level meter do not exceed the standard recording Ilevel (,the
number indicated

in

parentheses) for the tape being used.

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II

;:

,-,,-,

,-,,-,

U U .U U •

UU.UU

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cB

-20

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+2

+4

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R

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Do-

Normal or

Cr02 tape (O)-.J

LMetal

tape

(+2)

To cancel the ATC settings

[While

ATC

settings are

in

progress]

~

Pr

••••.

[After

ATC

settings have been completed]

AT

C Press ATC.

~

If the

[!!]

Indicator begins to flash quickly while the ATC set·

tlngs are

In

progress, it indicates that the settings cannot be

made for one of the following reasons.

•

The

tape

has

reached the leader tape.

•

The

tape

is

severely damaged.

•

The

cassette deck's heads are severely dirty.

• Tl

he

tape

is

a non-standard type, such as a metal tape which

has

no

tape type identification hole

in

the cassette.

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.If

the cassette holder

is

opened after the

ATC

settings have

been completed, the settings will be canceled.

• When making the

ATC

settings midway along a tape, provide a

silent interval

at

least 2 seconds long after the last track prior to

where the settings will begin.

13

----------

About the

ATe

funcno

".

The

ATC

(auto tape calibration) function records a test signal

in
order to automatically set the bias, equalizer and recor·
ding/playback level to the optimum recording conditions

in

accor·

dance with the characteristics of the tape being used.

The table below shows the conditions of the display and the
operation of the unit while the

ATC

settings are being made.

Example: Performing

ATC

on

Deck 1

Unit operation

Display

The

bias is adjusted so that the output level

is

the same

at

400

Hz

and at

10kHz.

B

' ,

CI

C

,)!t-

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-15

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-3

aDO

+2

+4

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111111111

c>

,~

-'.

"BIAS"

is

displayed.

:;

Q.

.;:::::::::::

::::~~

~~~~:~:::::::::

::~

...t......

.

:;0

:

400

,K

3K

,OK Frequency

(Hz)

o

CD

Bias adjustment

t

Flashes

'.

:;

Q.

:;

o

(2)

Equalizer adjust-

ment

/

The

equalizer

is

adjusted so that the output

level

is

the same

at

400 Hz and at 3 kHz.

@ Level adjustment

The

tape sensitivity

is

compensated so that the

recording input level and the playback output

I level are the same.

r

"EQ"

is

displayed.

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n n n n

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dB

-20

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+2

+4

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Do-

Flashes

"LEVL"

is

displayed.

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+4

Flashes

14

Series recording

Recordings can be made first

on

side "

A"

and then side

"B"

of

the cassette

in

either Deck 1 or Deck

2,

and then continued to

1lJ~

~~::

~RECO~D~~l<i

and

side

"A"

and side

"B"

of the cassette

in

the other Deck.

This means, for example, if two gO-minute cassettes are used,

Both Decks will then change to the

that a long recording (total length 3 hours) can be made. recording stand·by mode.

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6

[ Preparation [

• Wind the tape past the leader tape section so that recording
can begin straight away.

• Set the BALANCE control to the center position.

Press OPEN/CLOSE

on

both
decks, and then insert the
cassette tapes to be used

for recording.

Press again to close the cassette

holder.

,-,

,-,

,-,

,-,

;:

II

,-, ,-, ,-,

UU.UU

iii

UU.UU

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'i

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Be

sure that the forward-side indicators ([» of

both Decks are illuminated.

...

~~~~~~~

....

'p'ress

REVERSE MODE

so

MODE

that the

"~"

indicator iI·

~

~

luminates.

To

record using the

ATC

function, now press the

ATC

button

on

Deck 1, and then, after the

ATC

set-

tings have been completed, press the

ATC

button

on

Deck

2.

l§]

....

~~~.~~~~~

..

·::~:~:'i~j::~:~:~

th~s~~~~=

O

·

REC

LEVEL control to ad·

o 10

just the recording level.

After that, stop the play being done so as to ad­just the recording level.

To

temporarily stop recording

PAUSE

Press

II

PAUSE for the deck

which

is

recording.

Press once again to resume recording .

~

To

stop recording

Press • for the deck which

is

recording.

15

Parallel recordings

The

same sound source can be recorded simultaneously to both

Deck 1 and Deck

2.

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DEC

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~

~

~

CK'

t:J 1-' ·

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.

~

ctEE

- I • I • I

~

L-J

I

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6 6

• Wind the tape past the leader tape section

so

that recording

can begin straight away.

• Set the BALANCE control to the center position.

III

·· ·····..

···

·

Press OPEN/CLOSE

on

both

decks, and then insert the
cassette tapes to be used
for recording.

Press again to close the cassette
holder.

...

.....

..

..

,,

2 DOl

BYNR

Press DOLBY

NR

to select

~

l§}

the desired noise-reduction
system.

l§]

....

~~~~~~~

..

"p'

ress

REVERSE

'

MODE

so

MODE

that the

..

~"

or

"C:>"

in·

c=.;] dicator illuminates.

'0

~:

Only one side will be recorded.

C)

: Both sides of the tape will be

recorded.

To

record using the

ATC

function. now press the

ATC

button

on

Deck 1. and then. after the

ATC

set·

tings have been completed. press the

ATC

button

on

Deck 2.

Press.

REC

on

Deck 1 and

Deck

2.

Both decks wi

ll

then change to the

record i

ng

stand·by mode.

IE'..

'

~Eo

~

~~~~~

'

...

·=:~:~:'i~i:;·~:h:~

th;S:~~~:

REC

LEVEL control to

ad-

o 10 just the recording level.

After that, stop the play being done so as to ad·
Just

the recording level.

l§)B\\

~

)

'.'...

t~:~k~

:

'::

'~h~

'~s~::

'

~i~:'

:}:::,

and play the source to

be

"..' recorded.

(Deck 2)

~:

Forward side

4?0\~

~.

"w,,,,

"d,

ma

•

The

same direction of tape movement for recording should be

selected for each tape deck.

• When recording

on

both sides of the tape. be sure

to

press the

~

buttons.

To temporarily stop recording

PAUSE Press

II

PAUSE

on

both decks.

~

p""

0''''

,,"010

'''om,

,,,,,,diog

To stop recording

Press •

on

both decks.

ma

Different sound sources cannot be recorded separately

on

deck

1 and deck 2

at

the same time.

16

To

make a

silent

interval

To

erase recorded sound

A silent interval of 4 seconds or more can be provided between
tracks . This

fun

cti

on

is useful for playing back

on

decks which

can skip to the beginning of trac

ks,

and for cutting unwanted

sound from commercials.

When new recordi

ng

s are made

on

a pre-recorded tape, all

sounds recorded

on

that portion of the tape are automatically

er

ased.

To

erase a tape without making a new

re

cording. follow

the steps below.

1Deck 11

AUTO

REC

MUTE

1Deck 21

AUTO REC MUTE

6

13542

/

~

10

01

J

10

0 1

o

~

I

~_

~

is

.

I

I

I

~.

,

~

~

->--<

DECK

2,

DE

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.

-

~

~

-

-

..

.

:.

. .

..

.

• I

o

I·

I • I

J

I '

~

I I

....

--~

I I I

I

6 5 1

6

To

make

a 4-second

silent

interval

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'

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1

(0~~~~~C2~~:n~'th:~

AUTO

REC

MUTE

Press AUTO

REC

MUTE momen·

insert the recorded cassette

tarily while a recording is being

tape.

made.

Press again to close the cassette
holder.

A 4-second silent interval will be recorded, and
the unit will automatically be set to the recor-

ding standby mode.

To

make

a

silent

interval

more

than

3

REVERSE

Press REVERSE MODE

to

MODE

4

seconds

select the desired reverse

1l1

AUTO

REC

MUTE

mode.

Press and hold AUTO

REC

MUTE

~

:

To

erase one side of the tape .

for the necessary number of

~

CJ,

CO

: To era se both sides of

seconds while a recording

is

being

the tape.

made.

The unit will change to the recording stand-by
mode when the button is released.

REC

LEVEL

Set the

REC

LEVEL control

5

to "0".

001

0

To resume recording

Press.

REC.

~))

~

Press either

.....

or

~,

correspon·

(The

unit will be

in

the recording stand-

L~:~\.

ding

to

the side of the tape side in·

by-mode.)

<: dicator which

is

lit.

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,-,

nn

nn

;:

u

CI

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,

IiJ

UU .U'~'

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-10

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IJDO

+2 +4

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'~'

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t~ 'b~gi~'

~~~s

'

·

R'IIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII

<II>

I(f1

tb))~·,

l!:!J . "'::'.

mg

the tape .

'>.,.)

~

:

Forward side

Tape side indicato r

....

: Rever

se

side

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To

erase both sides of the tape,

be

sure

to

pre

ss

the ~ button.

""""

"""

17

TtJpe-to-tape reeenlUig

----------------------------------------------------------

------~

Either normal, Cr02 or metal type cassettes can

be

used.

Use

Deck 2 to record the sound being played back

on

Deck

1.

125

3

14

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01

6 __

~

I

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0 1

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h:

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.....

/

~

DeCK 1

=::'i::::Y::J

-

..

DECK 2

P

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I

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r-:·r

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.

I

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L--J

IPreparation I

Wind the tape past the leader tape section so that recording can
begin straight away.

····

··

··········

····

··

···

····

···

···

··

·····

··

··· ···

Press OPEN/CLOSE on both

decks, and then insert the

Ill

cassette tapes.

Deck

1:

For playback

Deck

2:

For recording
Press again to close the cassette
holder.

,-,

II II

=

II

,-, ,-, ,-,

U.UU.

UU.UU

-20

-to

-.,

....

-3

EIIO

+2 +4

Each time the button

is

pressed, the in·

dicator will change

in

the order:

~

-+

C)

-+

CC>.

t I

~

: Only one side of the tape will be

recorded, and then operation
will automatically stop.

C~:

Both sides of the tape (first the
forward side and then the
reverse side) will

be

recorded,
and then operation will
automatically stop.

If the recording tape

is

longer
than the playback tape, the
playback tape will

be

played

repeatedly

as

many

as

eight

times until the recording tape

is

finished.

CC>:

Both sides

of

the tape (first the
forward side and then the
reverse side) will

be

recorded
once, and then operation will
automatically stop.

flED

To

record

on

only one side of the tape, set the tape side

in-

dicators

(<1

or

t»

on

Deck 1 and Deck 2

in

accordance with the

tape sides to

be

played back and recorded.

To

record

on

both sides of the tape, set the tape side indicators

on

both Deck 1 and Deck 2 to the forward side (t».

-20

-15

-lO

......

- 3

Ell Q +2

+4

Each time the button

is

pressed, the

in-

dicators will change

in

the order:

x

1

-+ ~-+

off.

t I

x

1:

Normal speed

~

Double speed

......

.... ............

....

.. ..

...........

........

.

ATC Press ATC on Deck

2.

[[J

D

4

[~]

(The

ATC

function will enter the stand-

by

mOde.)

,-,

II

,-,

;:

,-,

II

,-,

II

','.UU

x,

UU.UU

-20

-15

-10

-e

-3

1Il0

+2

+4

Flashes

[Recording

is

also possible without performing

ATC

.]

.............

.

SYNCHRO

Press SYNCHRO START.

START

5

(ATC

will begin, and when it '

is

com-

!I1

pleted, recording will begin.)

~

flED

In

order to avoid operation errors later, be sure to switch OFF

the

SPEED

button

(the"

xl"

and "

0]

" indicator will

go

out)

after the tape-to·tape recording has finished.

18

1

3

1 2

/'

~

l

I

~b

I

I

I

0

10

01

0

(5

~

" 4 '

,--

,2

,

DE

CK

1

r:=:b=

~

c::=I=

DECK 2

Cd

I -

1"1-

1

1;

1-:1:1

l;

j-:I::

1

1

-

I " I

-

I

L----l

L----l

To record

selected

tracks

rIJ'

.. ...

.~.

....

.

'~~~~:~'kr~~~~di~

'

g: .'

p~~~~'

'ii

[!]

(D"k

1 will

"00.

ood

D,ek

2 will

~

record a 4-second silent interval and
then enter the recording standby
mode.)

.

6p~~~t~'

'D~~k'

'

1'

t~ .ii~d

.

th~'

t~~~k

'y~~

121

·

!.=:..J

wish to record.

It

is

also possible to change the playback tape at this

time.

For your reference:

The

TPS

function

is

useful for finding the beginning of

the track. (Refer to page

11

.)

............

..

3

SYNCHRO

Press SYNCHRO START.

START

(Recording will resume .)

lffJ

~

To stop recording

Press • on Deck

2.

(On

Deck

2)

/

~

I I

10

01

10

01

~

I

I I

~~D':O::

0'

= _. -

r::

!G

DECK

1

DECK 2

"

-

..

=

~

-

,,~

1

:;

r:-I: I

.

.

0

I

-

I

"

I

.

I I

-

I

"

I

-

I

L----l

L----l

To

cut

unwanted

parts

during

recording

rIJ'....

~~~~~

.. ..

.

·:~~~;g·ir~:o~~i~·:.

~~

.

'D~~k

'2

CD

(Deck 2, which was recording, will

~

enter the pause mode, and Deck 1 will

continue playback.)

lfJ

.....

~~I~~~

'

....

·t~;o~~~k

~ .;~~~~~~

.~ ~~'r;

~~~

~i~h

CD

Press

II

PAUSE

on

Deck 2.

~

(Deck 2 will resume recording.)

For your reference:

•

The

recording level and the Dolby effect will

be

recorded

as

they are

on

the tape being played back.

• Because the signal being recorded from Deck 1 onto Deck 2
does not pass through the receiver, it is possible to change the
setting of the receiver's input selector during recording

in

order

to listen to some other sound source.

Il1!Il!I

When

recording with the recording speed set to double speed,

noise interference may

be

recorded onto the tape if there

is

a

television set nearby,

so

make the recording

in

a location
separated from the television set or switch of! the television set
during recording.

19

Concerning

caaette

tapes

Selection

of

cassette

tapes

Cassette tapes exceeding 90 minutes

These tapes are handy for their long playback and recording time

but

be

careful about repeatedly stopping and starting, rewinding

and fast forwarding these tapes in short intervals

as

they are thin,

tend to stretch and may become entangled

in

the machine.

Fe·Cr tapes (TYPE

m)

The

high frequency range will

be

emphasized, and it will not be

possible to obtain a flat frequency response.

Metal tape without detection holes

In

the cassette

Recordings will be very distorted. (However, there will

be

no pro-

blem with playback.)

Metal tape

t:!:~=~~=~=~!"'!j

Erasure prevention

Remove the tab(s).

To re·record

on

a protected cassette

Cover the slot with adhesive tape.

..

Tape

slack

Tape

slack may cause the tape to break.

Use a pencil or similar
object to take up the
slack.

Tape

storage

Tapes can

be

damaged if stored

in

places such

as

those describ-

ed below.

• Where the temperature

is

high (95· F/35· C or higher) or where

the humidity

is

high (80% or higher)

• Where there

is

a strong magnetic field (near a speaker, on top

of a

TV,

etc.). Recording may become erased.

•

In

direct sunlight

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Cotton swab

Maintenance

Head

care

To

assure sound quality for recording and playback, be sure to

clean the heads after approximately every

10

hours of use.

1)

Press the open/close buttolil to open the cassette holder.

2)

Disconnect the AC power supply cord from the AC outlet.

3)

Clean the heads, pinch roller and the capstan shaft with a cot­ton swab (or with a soft, lint-free cloth) slightly moistened with
isopropyl alcohol.
Do not use any solution other than alcohol for head cleaning.

Heads

Capstan

Head

demagnetization

In

order to maintain good sound quality during recording and

playback, it

is

recommended that the head assembly be
demagnetized if distortion or poor sound quality persists after
cleaning the heads.

If the head assembly becomes magnetized, it could create noise

in

the recordings, loss of high-frequency response or erasure of

valuable recordings.

Several types of head demagnetizers are available and may

be

purchased separately

at

local electronics supply stores.

Follow the instructions that are supplied with the device.

Do

not bring any type of metal objects or tools such as magnetic

screwdrivers

in

contact with the head assembly.

Maintenance

of

external

surfaces

To

clean this unit, use a soft, dry cloth.

If the surfaces are extremely dirty, use a soft cloth, dipped into a
soap-and-water solution or a weak detergent solution .
Wring the cloth well before wiping the unit.
Wipe once again with a soft, dry cloth.

Never use alcohol, paint thinner, benzine, nor a chemically

treated cloth to clean this unit.
Such chemicals may damage the finish of your unit.

Technical specifications

• CASSETTE DECK SECTION

Deck system

Stereo cassette deck

Track system

4-track, 2-channel

Recording system

AC

bias

Bias frequency

80 kHz

Erasing system

AC

erase

Heads

DECK 1

Recording/Playback head (Permalloy) x 1

Erasing head (Double-gap ferrite) x

1.

DECK

2

Recording/Playback head (Permalloy) x 1

Erasing head (Double-gap ferrite) x 1

Motors

DECK 1

Capstan drive

(DC

servo motor) x 1

Reel table drive

(DC

motor) x 1

DECK

2

Capstan drive (DC servo motor) x 1

Reel table drive

(DC

motor) x 1

Tape speed

4.8 cm/sec. (1-7/8 ips)

Wow and flutter

0.1% (WRMS)

Fast forward and rewind times

Approx. 50 seconds with C-60 cassette tape

Frequency response (Dolby NR off)

NORMAL

40

Hz-15

kHz. ± 3

dB

20

Hz-17

kHz

40

Hz-15

kHz,

±3

dB

20

Hz-17

kHz

METAL

40

Hz-16

kHz,

±3

dB

20

Hz-18

kHz

SIN

(Signal level = max recording level,

Cr02 type tape)

NR off 56 dB

(A

weighted)

Dolby B NR

on

66

dB

(A

weighted)

Dolby C NR on

74

dB

(A

weighted)

Input sensitivity and Impedance

REC (IN)

100 mV/47

kn

Output voltage and impedance

PLAY (OUT)

500 mV/500 n

.GENERAL

Power consumption 28 W

Power supply

AC

60 Hz, 120 V

Dimensions

(W

x H x

D)

430 x 136 x 285

mm

(16-15/16" x 5-5/16" x 11-7/32" )

Weight 4.4

kg

(9.7 lb.)

Note:

Specifications are subject

to

change without notice.

Weight and dimensions are approximate.

21

Troubleshooting guide

Before requesting service for this unit, check the chart below for the directory

of

Authorized Service Centers (enclosed with this unit)

a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some sim-

to

locate a convenient service center,

or

consult your Technics

ple checks or a minor adjustment

on

your part many eliminate dealer for instructions.

the problem and restore proper operation.

(In U.S.A. consult PASC Authorized Servicenters for detailed

II you are

in

doubt about some of the check points, or if the instructions.)

remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to

Problem

Probable cause{s)

Suggested remedy

Tape moves but no sound

Is

The volume control of the receiver

is

set to its

• Adjust the volume control to the desired level.

heard_

minimum position.

The input selector of the receiver is not set to the

• Set to the "TAPE" position.

"TAPE" position.

Distorted sound. The recording level

is

too high .

• Select the appropriate recording level.

Previously recorded sound Erase head

is

dirty.

• Clean the head.

has not been erased.
Sound output

Is

hoarse or Heads are dirty.

• Clean the heads.

unsteady.

Tape

is

damaged.

• Try operation with a new cassette; if there

is

no
problem with the new cassette, discard the damaged
cassette.

Poor sound quality The correct Dolby noise-reduction button

is

not

• Set it to the correct position.

(especially

In

the high set.

treble and low bass ranges).
Sound Is low, poor tone,

Heads, capstan and/or pinch roller are dirty

or

• Clean the heads, capstan and/or pinch roller, or try a

Intermittent sound noise. tape

is

damaged.

new cassette.

A "hum" noise

Is

heard

This unit is placed too close to a receiver, • Leave

as

much space

as

possible between the units,

during tape playback or amplifier or tuner.

or place them where there

is

the least amount of

recording.

"hum".

Recording

Is

not possible. The recording level control

is

at the

"0"

position.

• Select the appropriate recording level.

One of the tape-to-tape recording-speed

• Switch

OFF

whichever tape-to-tape recording speed

indicators

(" x 1"

or

"G]J")

is

illuminated. indicator

is

illuminated

(by

pressing the

SPEED

button).

TV noise Is accidentally This unit

is

placed near a

TV.

• Try placing this unit further away from a

TV.

recorded.

22

Product service

Do

not attempt

to

remove the coverts) or repair the unit yourself.

Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Product information

For product service, product information or assistance in product
operation, refer to the servicenter directory.

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