Panasonic RSB965 Operating Instructions

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Notes:
«Specifications differ according to the area code.
*The “EB” area code, for example, indicates United Kingdom
specifications,
The “EB” indication is shown on the packing case and serial
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Contents
eSuggestions for Safety ................ .. 2
sFor United Kingdom ................... .. 3
e Accessories .......... TEE san en . 3
eBefore Use ..... dau un ARE e......... 8
eConnections ....... RP сете... e... 4
eFront Panel Controls and Functions ...... 5
ePlayback ........, RE RS 8
eRecording ....... казна я RER e... 12
E Use a standard AC wall outlet
1. Use from an AC power source of high voltage, such as for
an air conditioner, is very dangerous.
There 1s the possibility that a fire might be caused by making
such a connection.
2. À DC power source cannat be used.
Be sure to check the power source carefuily, especialiy on a
ship or other place where DC is used.
M Grasp the plug when disconnecting the power
suppiy cord
1. Wet hands are dangerous.
À dangerous electric shock may result if the plug is touched by
wel hands.
2. Never place heavy items on top of the power supply cord,
and never force it to bend sharply.
M Place the unit where it will be well ventilated
Place this unit at least 10 cm (4) away from wal surfaces, etc.
@ Avoid places such as the following:
In direct sunlight or in other places where the temperature is
high.
In places where there is excessive vibration or humidity.
Such condiions might damage {he cabinet and/or pther compo-
nent parts and thereby shorten the unit's service life.
HM Be sure to place the unit on a flat, level surface
It the surface 15 inclined, à maltunction may result.
BM Never attempt to repair or reconstruct this unit
A serous electric shack might occur if this unit is repaired,
disassembled or reconstructed by unauthorized persons, or if the
internal parts are accidentally touched.
from this new addition to your home.
Please read these operating instructions carefully,
and be sure to keep them handy for convenient
reference.
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e Recording with High Tone Quality ........ -15
e Timer Recording/Playback ............ .... 19
e After Recording ........... —..—... recono. . 20
e About Cassette Tapes ........ HR .... 20
Maintenance ......... seen eee was n0000000 21
eTechnical Specifications ...... nee cae. 21
eTroubleshooting Guide ................ .. 22
E Take particular care if children are present
Never permit children to put anything, especially metal, inside th:s
unit. A serious electric shock gr malfunction could occur 1! articies
such as coins, needles, screwdrivers, etc. are inserted through the
ventilation holes, etc. of this unit.
M If water is spliled on the unit
Be extremely careful if water is Spilled on the unit, because a fire or
senous electric shock might occur Immediately disconnect the
power cord plug. and consult with your dealer
HB Avold spray-type insecticides
Insecticides might cause cracks or “cloudiness ın the cabinet and
plastic parts of this unit. The gas used in such sprays might
morecver, be ignited suddenly.
E Never use aicohol or paint thinner
These and similar chemicals should never be used, because they
might cause flaking or cloudiness of the cabinet finish.
Ш Disconnect the power supply cord if the unit
will not be used for a long time
If the unit is left for a long time with the power ON. this will not only
shorten its useful operation life, but may also cause other troubles.
E if trouble occurs
If, during operation. the sound is interrupted or indicators no longer
liurinate, or if abnormal odor or smoke a detected, immediately
disconnect the power cord plug, and contact your dealer or an
Authorized Service Center.
For United Kingdom
- {"EB" area code model only) As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may
The "EB" indication is shown on the serial number tag. not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals
important in your plug proceed as follows. The wire which is coloured BLUE
THE WIRES IN THIS MAINS LEAD ARE COLOURED IN ACCORB- must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N
- DANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING CODE. or coloured BLACK.
- BLUE: NEUTRAL —. i The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the
BROWN: LIVE terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
This apparatus was produced to BS 800.
Accessories
The configuration of the AC power supply cord differs according to area.
—— Placements hints |
If this unitis placed near a receiver or a tuner, a “hum” noise |
may be heard during tape playback, recording. or AM
reception of the receiver or the tuner.
If this occurs, leave as much space as possible between the
Е units, or place them where there is the least amount of
HL “hum”.
Note:
This unit is a precision instrument. Be sure to place it on a flat
surface.
Before Use
=. Ве sure to disconnect the mains cord before adjusting the voltage (If the power supply in your area is 117 V or 120 Y, set to the
selector. “127 V" position.)
Use a minus {—} screwdriver to set the voltage selector (on the rear Note that this unit will be seriously damaged if this setting is not
—. panel} to the voltage setting for the area in which the unit will be made correctly. (There is no voltage seiector for some countries;
used. the correct voltage is already set.)
Connections
Follow the figures below to connect the unit with other units. Make sure that the power has been turned off to the units while they are
being connected.
[1]! Regular connections [2] When there are 2 sets of CD player
output terminals
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Note:
This connection diagram applies for a CD player equipped with
digital output terminals. If the CD player is provided with 2 sets of
analog output terminals. connect one set to the CD analog input
terminals on the amplifier.
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In addition, the signal-to-noise ratio can also be enhanced since
the input sensitivity of the CD direct input terminals is set in
accordance with the output levef of the CD player and 1s lower than
the line input terminals.
Note:
The configuration of the AC outlet and AC power supply cord
differs according to area.
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Return to the regular connections upon completion of the record-
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Front Panel Controls and Functions
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@ Power “standby d) /on” switch
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This switch switches ON and OFF the secondary circuit power
only. The unit is in the “standby” condition when this switch is
set to the standby (I) position. Regardless of the switch
setting, the primary circuit is always “live” as long as the
power cord is connected to an electrical outlet.
6) Open/close button (4 open/close)
This button can be used to open or close the cassette holder,
€) Cassette holder
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© CD direct button (CD direct)
This button enables direct input for the signais from the CD
player connected to this unit.
Monitor switch (monitor)
In order to monitor the tape (check the recording condition],
the sound on the tape (immediately after recording) and the
sound of the sound source (the original sound, béfore
recording) can be alternately selected by pressing this button.
{The corresponding indicator will illuminate.)
@ Calibration selector (rec cal.)
This selector can switch the input level display between the
level adiustment indicator and bias adjustment indicator,
€) APRS button (APRS)
This bution can be used to hold the peak level while
monitoring the input sound. (Refer to page 15.)
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© Recording-level control (rec level)
This control can be used to regulate the recording level and
the peak level.
U) Recording-balance control (balance)
This control can be used to balance the left and right sound
levels during recording.
® Calibration-level control (rec cal. level)
The sensitivity differences (high or low recording levels) for
each tape type can be corrected by using these. controls.
(D Calibration-bias control (rec cal. bias)
The frequency response for each tape type can be ecualized
by using this control.
€) Headphones Jack (phones)
® Headphones volume control (phones level)
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Ф Timer switch ([] timer)
This switch is used to automatically begin a tape récording or
tape playback at a certain time, selected by a timer {not
included). (Refer to page 19.)
17) Counter buttons (counter reset/mode)
reset: This button can be used to reset !he tape/linear
counter indication to “000. “00.00.
mode: This button can be used to select the tape/linear
counter indication.
(E) Memory-mode buttons (memory repeat/stop)
repeat: This button can be used to set this unit to the "А-В
repeat” mode. (Refer to page 11.)
stop: This button can be used to rewind the tape to the
nreset "0000" saint when the rewind {4 button
is pressed. (Hefer to pages 10 and 13)
(D) Meter-range selector (meter range)
This selector can be used to select the meter-range display of
the input level meter.
€) Multiplex filter switch (MPX filter)
This switch prevents the Doiby circuit from operating in error
when FM stereo broadcasts are recorded using the noise
reduction function.
(A) Nolse-reduction buttons (noise reduction)
These buttons can be used to reduce the hiss noise that is
characteristic of tape. This unit is provided with both the Dolby
B NR-type and C NR-type, and dbx noise-reduction systems.
D Record button and indicator (rec/@)
¢® Automatic-record-muting button
(auto rec mute/Q)
This button can be used lo make a silent interval on the tape
being recorded on lape deck.
© Pause button {pause/I 1)
(25) Hewind/fast-forward/search buttons
(rew!<<, tt!>D>)
These buttons can be used to fast forward or rewind the tape,
or to easily search for the tune's beginning of the tape quickly.
O Playback button and indicator (play/»)
This bution can be used io start ihe playback Or recording oí
the cassette.
(The tape wil! then begin moving in the left-to-right direction.)
When this indicator #luminates steadily, it indicates tha! this
tape deck is in the playback mode or the recording mode.
When it flashes continualiy. this is an indicaron that this tape
deck is in the pause mode or the recording stand-by mode.
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28) Input level meter
During piayback, this meter indicates the level of the recorded
sound.
During recording, it indicates the level being recorded,
adjusted by the recording-level control.
During calibration, it switches between the bias adjustment
indicator and level adjustment indicator.
€) Bias adjustment indicator (BIAS CAL)
Indicates thal the bias can now be adjusted.
€) Level adjustment indicator (LEVEL CAL)
Indicates that the recording level can now be adjusted.
€) Noise-reduction Indicators (B], [E], dbx)
One of these indicators iliuminates to show the type of
noise-reduction system selected by pressing one of the
noise-reduciion buitons.
69 CD direct indicator (CD direct)
Indicates that direct input is possible for the signals from the
CD player connected to this unit.
€® Multiplex filter indicator (MPX)
llluminates to indicate that the multiplex filter is set to “on”.
ED) APRS Indicator (APRS)
llluminates to indicate that the "APRS"
recording stand-by made.
Is set to “on” in the
€D Monitor indicators ([source]/[tape]) ~
Each indicator illuminates to show which of the monitor was
set by the monitor switch.
€) Tape-select indicators
The type of tape being used will be automatically detected
and the indicator will illuminate,
€) Memory-mode Indicators
(memory repeat/stop)
Each indicator illuminates to show which of the memory mode
was set by the memory-mode buttons.
€) Tape/Linear counter
Indicates the amount of tape movement or elapsed time,
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Noise-reducton buttons
Normal play
1 switch the amplifier ON, and select its “tape”
Input source.
Switch OFF the timer switch.
Switch ON the power “standby © /on” switch.
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Press the open/close button to open the
cassette holder, and then insert the cassette
tape.
{The part of the cassette where the tape is
exposed should face downward.)
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the cassette holder.
D Press the playback button.
(The playback indicator will illuminate, and playback will
begin.)
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playback automatically, when pressing the playback,
fast-forward or rewind button before pressing the
open/close button to close the cassette holder.
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Press the pause button.
(The playback indicator will begin flashing.)
To resume playback, press the playback button.
E To stop piayback
Press the stop button.
(The playback indicator will switch OFF.)
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Noise-reduction buttons and indicators
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which was activated during recording.
(The noise reduction indicator will illuminate.)
eTo switch OFF the noise-reduction system. prass the button
corresponding to the noise-reduction indicator that is iHuminated.
(The indicator will then switch OFF}
E About the Dolby noise-reduction recording/
__ playback system
The Dolby noise-reduction system is a system designed to
effectively reduce the anroying high-frequency “hissing” noise
typically heard from tapes if this system is not used. During
recording, the system functions to increase ihe ievei of ihe
high-frequency part of the sound, and then, during playback, that
---- same portion is weakened and returned to the previous level. This
-- unit includes two types of Dolby noise-reduction systems, the
Dolby B NR-type and C NA-type, and Dolby HX PRO headroom
extension system.
‘Dolby B-type noise-reduction system
Noise is reduced to about one-third.
—:.. Use this system when playing back tapes recorded by the Dolby B
. noise-reduction system, such as prerecorded music tapes, etc.
Dolby C-tvne nolse-reduction svstem
Noise is reduced to about one-tenth.
Use this system for the recording and playback oí sound sources
that have a wide dynamic range and good tone quality, such as FM
broadcasts of live performances, elc., and for playing back such
tapes.
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
drop of the level of the sound source's high-frequency range. In
addition, by using the system in paralle! with this units noise-
reduction system, recording and playback with a greatly extended
dynamic range is possible.
E dbx noise-reductlon system
With this noise-reduction system, "hiss” noise is reduced ta about
10. This system is particularly suitable for the recording and
playback of live FM broadcasts and other sound sources with high
tone quality and a wide dynamic range.
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Tape/Linear counter display
The counter-mode button can be pressed to select either of the
counter-display modes (see below): the tane-counter display or the
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{Note that the linear-counter display appears when the power is
switched ON.)
When the counter-reset button is pressed, “0000”
regardless of the setting of the counter-mode bution.
IS reset.
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Ga) This display shows the amount of tape movement as a series of
consecutive numbers.
@ The display changes aiternately each time the counter-mode
button is pressed.
3 This display shows the amount of tape movement as expressed
minutes and seconds.
sThe linear-counter display is particularly convenient when you
wan! to know how much time is remaining for a tune now playing
or you want i0 know now much recording time is remaining.
Notes:
eThe counter reading will retum to “0000” when the power 15
switched OFF, В LL
eThe linear counter of this unit does not function as a clock.
Depending on the length of the tape used, the diameter of the
cassetfte's hubs, sic, there may be a difference between the time
displayed by the counter and the actual recording or playback
time.
< Difference when an ordinary tape is played on one side from
beginning to end>
Cassette type Approx. difference
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Tolocate and play a certain tune
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Press the rewind/fast-forward/search button during playback.
After the tune's beginning is located, the tune will begin playing.
(The playback indicator wil! flash rapidly while the tune's beginning
is being located.)
Playback after “memory stop”
The tape is rewound to the designated point and then play can be
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Ш То set the piayback start point
1 Pressthe memory stop button and then begin
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{for previous tune if pressed again)
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To locate a certain tune that is several tunes before (or after) the
tune now playing, repeat the same steps as many times as
necessary.
Note:
Note that this feature might not function correctly uncer the
following circumstances:
e|f there is noise between tunes.
&if the silent interval between tunes if less inan 3% seconas.
elf these is a particularly low level of sound, or a silent interval, at
any place within the tune.
e|f less than 10 seconds elapse until the start of the next tune.
elf a tape has been recorded with fade-ins and fade-outs.
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S.A., Bruxelles, Belgium.
Ш To fast-forward or rewind the tape
While in the STOP mode, press the fast-forward (Pp) button or
the rewind (dd) button.
YRe playback.
(The memory stop indicator wil! ifiurmnate }
2 Press the counter-reset button at the point to
which you want the tape to rewind.
{The countsr will be reset to “0000” )
H To bealn piavback from the set point
3 Press the stop button.
4. press the rewind (<<) button.
The tape will be rewound 10 the set point, and then will be
automatically stopped.
D Press the piayback button to begin the piay-
back once again.
P To cancel the “memory slop” function. press the memory-stop
button once again.
(The memory-stop indicator will be switched OFF.)
Notes:
eThe “memory stop” function can be used while either the tape
counter or the linear counter is displayed. but a change from one
to the other cannot be made dunng the “memory stop” mode.
eThere may be a slight difference (maximum +4 seconds)
between the point where the tape counter was reset and the point
where the tape actually stops during rewind.
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_A-——B repeat play (memory repeat””)
By simply designating the beginning ("0000") and the end of the
part that you want to play repeatedly, that part can be repeatedly
played for as many as 16 times.
(This repeat-play feature can be used only in the playback mode.)
1 Press the playback button.
(The playback indicator will illuminate, and playback will
begin.)
2 Press the counter-reset button at the place
(A) where you want the repeat play to start.
(The counter will be reset to "0000".)
3 Press the memory-repeat button at the place
(B) where you want the repeat play to end.
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When the memory-repeat button is pressed, the tape will be
rewound to point (A), and the repeat play will then begin.
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button was pressed
Place where memory-repeat
button was pressed
Repeat piay (16 times) of this part
№ То cancel the repeat-olay function before it stops (after 16
repeats), press the memory-repeat button,
{The memory-repeat indicator will switch OFF.)
№ То change the setting of point (B), first cancel the repeat-play
operation (see above), and then press the memory-repeat button
at The new place.
Notes:
eThe repeat-play function will be cancelled if the stop button or the
rewind/fast-forward/search button is pressed during repeat play.
To stop temporarily, press the pause button.
eThere may be a slight difference (maximum x4 seconds)
between the settings mace for points (A) and (B) and the points at
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To listen through headphones
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Set the headphones volume control to low
position before connecting headphones.
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Connect headphones (not included) to the
headphones jack.
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Use the headphones volume control to adjust
the volume while listening to music.
Plug type: 6 mm (14) phone plug, stereo type.
Note:
Avoid listening for a long time that it irritates the ears.
The unit is equipped with the automatic-tape-select feature; it
automatically detects the type of tape being used, and then makes
the suitable adjustments accordingly of the bias and equalization.
(The tape-select indicator will illuminate.)
Your attention ls drawn to the fact that recording pre-recorded
tapes or discs on other published or broadcast material may
infringe copyright laws.
Recording
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Normal recording
Switch the amplifier ON, and select the Input 8 Adjust the recording level.
source. Adjust so that the indication of the input level meter
occasionally is as high as shown below.
Switch OFF the timer switch.
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Switch ON the power ‘standby ¢& /on™ switch.
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Press the open/close bution to open the
cassette holder, and then Insert the cassette dbx +5 8
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Press the open/close button again to ciose
the cassette holder.
Press the button corresponding to the
noise-reduction system to be used.
(The noise-reduction indicator will illuminate.)
If no noise-reduction system is to be used. press the
noise-reduction button corresponding to the noise-reduction
indicator that is illuminated. (The indicator will then switch
OFF.)
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played before the recording is started in
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Press the meter-range selector to display —7 to +8 of the
input level meter.
{The leve! wil! be displayed in 1 dB increments)
9 Adjust the left/right volume balance.
Stop the piay being done so as to adjust the
recording ievel, and begin playing the sound
source Once again.
Press the piayback button.
(The playback indicator мл illuminate steadily. and the
recording will begin.)
order to adjust the recording level. a To temporarlly stop recording
Press the pause button.
{The playback indicator will begin flashing.)
To resume recording. press the playback button.
Press the record button.
(The recording indicator will illuminate and the playback
indicator will flash continuously; the unit will be in the
recording stand-by mode.)
eYVhen the cassette with no erase-prevention tab is inserted
and the record button is pressed, the cassette holder will
open automatically.
E To stop recording
Press the stop button.
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To monitor a recording
The monitor switch can be used while the recording Is in progress
to monitor playback sound (to check the recording condition), if this
unit is connected to the amplifier that has the tape monitor switch or
recording selector.
Set the amplifiers monitor switch or input selector switch {on a
model with a separate recording selector switch) to the “tape”
position.
The sound being monitored (source sound or recorded sound) can
be selected by pressing this button; the selected sound changes
(“source™ to “tape” to “source”, etc.) each time the switch is
pressed.
(The corresponding Indicator will illuminate.)
H “source”: For sound source (input signals)
E “tape”: For tape sound (output signals)
1 Monitor switch
Recording after “memory stop”
If the recording start position is memorized at times such as those
listed below, the tape can be automatically rewound to that position
and recording {or playback} can commence.
swren recording is to be conducted again
eWhen the calibration has been adjusted (see page 17)
sWhen a recording is to be played back
1 Press the memory-stop button.
{The memory-stop indicator wil! illuminate.)
2 Press the counter-reset button.
(The counter will be reset to "0000" and the start point will be
set.)
3 Follow steps 5 through 11 in “Recording” to
begin the recording.
{Refer to page 12.)
4 To begin the recording again from the begin-
ning, press the rewind (<<) button.
(The tape will be rewound to the set position where the
counter was reset, and the tape will automatically stop.)
5 Begin the recording once agaln.
(Follow steps 7. 10-11 in “Recording”.)
P To cancel the “memory step” operation. press the memory-stop
button once again.
(The mermory-stop indicator will be switched OFF.)
Notes:
eThe “memory stop” function can be used while either the tape
counter or the linear counter is displayed, but a change from one
to the other cannot be made during the “memory stop” mode,
eThere may be a slight difference (maximum +4 seconds)
between the point where the tape counter was reset and the point
where the tape actually stops during rewind.
Automatic-record-muting function
By simply pressing the automatic-record-muting button while a
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This teature is also convenient for omitting. during recording.
unwanted material such as commercial messages, etc.
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the CD player through the amplifier. Recordings with an improved
signal-to-noise ratio can be made as wall. | —
This comes in handy when the CD player has two sets of line
output terminals.
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During the recording, To resume recording,
press the automatic- press the piayback
record-muting button bution.
one time.
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This unit will make a silent interval (4 seconds long)
between tures, and then will change to the recording
stand-by mode.
E To make ea silent interval of more than 4 seconds on
ine tape
Press the automatic-record-muting button
necessary number of seconds.
The unit will change to the recording stand-by mode when
the button is released.
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1 Connect the CD player to the CD direct input
terminals on the unit.
(See page 4)
2 Select the CD direct mode.
{The CD direct indicator will illuminate.)
3 Follow steps 4 through 11 of the recording
procedure {on page 12).
“Recording with High Tone Quality
Input level meter
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APRS function | | | |
Because the dynamic range of cassette tape is narrower than the
dynamic range of a digital source, the recording will be too noisy if
the recording level setting is too low, and, conversely, the recorded
sound wili be distorted If the setting is toc high.
lt was for this reason that it has always been recommended that
the signals to be recorded be first (before recording) input to the
cassette deck and the recording level then be set while watching
the level meter, but, for former conventional level meter equipped
with the peak-hold function, it was necessary to re-adjust and input
the signals again ¡f the level setting was too high or toc low.
This unit, however, is equipped with the APRS: Advanced
Precise Recording-level System, which holds and displays the
maximum peak of the input signal level, so that ance the peak level
of the source is held, there is no necessity to re-input the source
»The APRS function can be used only during the recording-
standby mode.
1 Prepare for recording as described in steps 1
to 6 of the “Recording” section.
(Refer to page 12.)
2 Press the record button.
(The recording indicator will illuminate and the playback
indicator will flash continuously, the unit will be in the
recording stand-by mode.)
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Set the recording-level control and the
recording-balance contro! to the suitable
position for the sound source.
4 Press the APRS button.
(The APRS indicator will illuminate.)
5 Play the sound source to be recorded, fram
beginning to end.
¡The peak level (the highest level of the input signal) of the
sound source will be displayed and held on the input-level
meter.]
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Peak level
The range within which the peak level can be held is
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flash continuously if the peak level of the sound source
is input at a level that exceeds the maximum recording —:
level (—16 dB).
If that happens, press the APRS button to cancel the ;
APRS function, and then reset the recording level and
set the APRS once again.
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6 Using the recording-level control, adjust the
peak level to the desired setting.
The peak level will move to the right wher the recording-level
control is turned to the right, and will move to the left when the
recording-level control is turned to the left.
e The recording-balance control cannot be used to adjust the
peak level,
7 Begin playing the sound source from the
beginning once again.
8 Press the playback button.
(The playback indicator will illuminate steadily, and the
recording will begin.)
The APRS indicator will switch OFF, and the indication of the ~
input-level meter will return to the ordinary peak-hold mode.
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input level meter
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Depending on the type of tape and the brand used, cassette tapes
are characterized hu individual variations in sensitivity differences
(high and low recording levels) and frequency responses (particu-
larly in the high range). In addition, the recording and playback
levels ditter when recording is done using a noise reduction system
so that the sound quality is sometimes impaired,
To deal with these problems, this unit comes with a calibration
function which takes the form of bias adjustment and is based on a
test oscillator. The tape's performance can therefore be given full
rein by setting the optimum bias value and compensating for the
sensitivity in accordance with the recording characteristics of the
tape while observing the input leve! display.
Eu Before preceeding wiih calibration
“Switch to the CD direct mode when recording directly from the CD
player.
1 Press the button corresponding to the
noise-reduction system to be used.
(The noise-reduction indicator will illuminates.)
If no noise-reduction system is to be used, press the
noise-reduction button corresponding to the noise-reduction
indicator that is illuminated. {The indicator wili then switch
OFF.)
2 Press the record button,
(The recording indicator will illuminate and the playback
indicator will flash continucusiy: the unit will be in the
recording stand-by mode.)
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3 The sound source to be recorded should be
piayed before the recording is started in
order to adjust the recording level.
4 Press the playback button,
(The playback indicator will illuminate sleadily. end the
recording will begin.)
E Calibration procedure
5 Press the calibratlon selector.
[The input level display switches to the level adjustment
indicator. (in figure (J on right)]
6 Compensate for the difference in the record-
ing levels using the callbration-ieve! control.
Adjust the left and right recording levels to the indicator
arrow position. (in figure ‘2 on right)
7 Press the calibration setector again.
(The level adjustment indicator now switches to the bias
adjustment indicator. {in figure ‘© on right)
8 Compensate for the difference in the high-
range sound quality using the calibration-
Dias controi.
[Adjust the high-range recording level to the low-range
recording level. {in figure & on right))
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recording level.
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The “left” side indicates the recording level of the high
frequencies; the "right" side indicates the recording level of
the low frequencies,
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Nultiplex filter switch
E Starting the recording
9 Return to the original play source, and press
the rewind button to rewind the tape.
10 Press the record button.
(The recording indicator wil illuminate and the playback
indicator will flash continuousty; the unit will be in the
recording stand-by mode.)
11 Press the playback button to start the re-
cording, and start playing the source which
is to be recorded.
Because the pilot signals, etc. included with FM stereo broadcast
signals are subjected to Dolby noise-reduction processing in the
same way as the music signals when an FM stereo broadcast is
being recorded, there is apt to be deterioration of the tone quality.
and the noise-reduction effect is reduced.
This unit, however, is provided with an MPX filter that filters out the
19 kHz frequency, which is the frequency of the pilot signal.
Note that there is virtually no audible effect upon the tone quality as
a result of the use of the MPX filter.
This switch can be used during the recording of an FM stereo
broadcast that employs Dolby noise reduction so as to
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This switch, however, should be switched OFF when a sound
source other than the FM broadcast is being recorded, such
as for example, a sound source that has a wide frequency
range, such as a compact disc, etc.
*Pilot signal
The pilot signal is a signal that is used to separate FM broadcast
signals in stereo {left and right channels); this signal is generated
on a frequency that is very close to the 19 kHz music band.
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Monitor Switch
This unit is of 3-head type, and the record head is independent of
the piayback head. Aisp. the sound before recording can be
compared with the recorded sound by use of the monitor switch,
therefore the state of recording can be easily checked.
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The recording-equalizer amplifier is an amplifier for supplying (tc
the head) the current necessary for recording. Usuaily, ioads such
as the recording head and bias trap circuilry {circuitry for control of
the bias current) would be applied to the output of this amplifier,
with the result that complex changes of the current phase occur,
causing distortion of the recording signal.
The recording-equalizer amplifier used in this unit, however. is 8
linear magne-field class AA amplifier that is à combination of class
A voltage-control amplifier circuitry and current-drive amplifier
circuitry. {See the figure below.) As a result, a current flow that is
equivalent to the current flowing in the pure resistance of the
current-drive amplifier can be supplied to the recording head.
Consequently, a mannetic field that corresponds to the input
signals is produced at the head and is recorded on the tape, which
means tha! recorded sounds are faithful to the original sound
source, without fluctuations of the current phase.
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— Timer Recording/Playback
If an audio timer (not included) is connected to this unit, recording of a radio broadcast, or tape playback, will automatically begin at the preset time.
Timer recording or playback is also possible by using a tuner with timer.
Connect the AC power cord of this unit to the power source qutiet of the timer. (See the operating instructions of the timer for detailed information.)
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Timer recording |
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Follow steps 1 through 9 of “Recording” on page 12. After
adjusting the recording level, press the stop button.
Set the timer to the desired recording-start
time.
(Power "standby ( fon" switch will be “standby D *
position.)
Set the timer switch to the “rec” position.
{Al the set time, the power “standby cd) :on” switch will come
on and the broadcast will be recorded.)
NM After setting the timer
Check to be sure that the power “standby (I) гоп" switch is set to
the “on” position.
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Timer playback
1
2
3
Rewind the tane to the position from which
you want playback to begin.
(Refer to page 10.)
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Set the timer to the desired playback-start
time.
(Power “standby () fon” switch will be “standby D "
position.)
Set the timer switch to the “play” position.
(At the set time, power “standby dy on™ switch will come on
and the playback will begin)
E After setting the timer
Check to be sure that the power “standby (b:on” switch is set to
the “on” position.
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After Recording
To prevent erasure of recorded sounds
Remove the erase-prevention tabs (thus preventing recording).
Use a screwdriver
or similar object to
/ break out the tab.
Tab for side "B”
E To re-record on a protected cassette
Block up the hole by adhering a piece of cellophane tape lo the
area where the safety tab was broken out.
Aftach tape
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To erase recorded sounds
When new recordings are made on a recorded tape, all sounds
recorded on that portion of the tape are automatically erased. To
erase a tane without making a new recording, follow ‘he steps
below.
1 Insert the recorded cassette into the cassette holder of
tape deck.
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C Set the recording-leve! control ta “0”.
Press the nolse-reduction button corresponding to the
nolse-reduction indicator that is Huminated.
(This indicator wilt then switch OFF.)
Press the record hutton.
Press the playback button.
About Cassette Tapes
Avoid the following types of tapes
e 120-minute (or longer) tapes
Because this tape is very thin, it might stretch during use, become
tangled with rotating parts in this unit, and/or tape movement
might not be stable.
eFe-Cr tape (TYPE WD)
The hugh range will be emphasized and a flat frequency response
characteristic cannot be obtained.
eMetal tape without detection holes In the cassette
Recordings wil! be very distorted. (There is no playback problem,
however.)
Metal tape
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Notes about the handling of cassettes
If the tape in the cassette 1s loose, the tape can easily break during
use or otherwise be damaged.
Never touch the tabe itself, or attemaot to pull tout Of the cassette.
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slack.
Avoid tape storage in the following
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Tape can be damaged if it is stored in places such as described
below.
eWhere the temperature is high (95°F/35°C or higher) or where the
humidity is high (80% or higher).
2 Where there 15 a strong magnetic field (near a speaker. on top of
a TV, etc).
Sin direct sunlight,
Maintenance
Head care
To assure good sound quality for recording and playback, be sure
to clean the heads after approximately every 10 hours of use.
1) Press the open/close button.
2) Press the power “standby dy :on” switch to turn the unit off.
3) Clean the heads, pinch roller and the capstan shaft with a
cotton swab (or with a soft, lint-free cloth) slightly morstened
with alcohol.
Do not use any solution other than alcono! for head cleaning.
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Head demagnetization
In order to maintain good sound quality during recording and
playback, it is recommended that the heads should be demagne-
tized if distortion or poor sound quality persist after cleaning the
heads.
If the heads become magnetized, they could create noise in
recordings, toss of high-frequency response, or erasure of valuabie
recordings. Several types of head demagnetizers are available and
may be purchased at local electronics supply stores Follow the
instructions that are supplied with the device. -
—eDo ñot bring any type of metal objects or tools such as magnetic
screwdrivers in contact with the head assembiy.
Maintenance of external surfaces
To clean this unit, use a soft, dry cloth,
For very dirty surfaces. dip a soft cloth in a weak soap-and-water
solution and wring well. After cleaning, wipe with a soft. dry cloth.
Never use alcohol. paint thinner, benzine, or a chemically treated
cloth to clean this unit.
Such chemicals may damage the unit's finish.
Technical Specifications
E CASSETTE DECK SECTION
Deck system Stereo cassette deck
Track system 4-track, 2-channel
Heads
Record Permalloy headx 1
Playback Permalloy headx 1
Erasure Double-gap ferrite head 1
Motors
Capstan drive Quartz DD motor
Reel table drive DC motor
Cassette holder open/close DC motor
Recording system AC bias
Bias frequency 80 kHz
Erasing system AC erase
Tape speed 4.8 cm:sec (178 1p5)
Frequency response
NORMAL 20 Hz— 18 kHz (-3 dB)
20 Hz—19 kHz (DIN)
Cro: 20 Hz- 19 kHz (=3 dB)
20 Hz —20 kHz (DIN)
METAL 20 Hz~20 kHz (=3 dB)
20 Hz—21 kHz (DIN)
S/N (signal level =máax recording level, CrO: type tape)
dbx on 92 dB (A weighted)
Dolby C NR on 74 dB (CCIR)
Dolby B NR on 66 dB (CCIR)
Dolby NR off 57 dB (A weighted)
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Wow and flutter 0.03% (WRMS)
=0.09% (DIN)
Fast forward and rewind times
Approx. 100 seconds with C-60 cassette tape
Input sensitivity and impedance
LINE IN 60 mV:47 KCl
CD DIRECT IN 240 mVi47 kQ
Output voltage and impedance
LINE OUT 400 mV:/1 kG
HEADPHONES 125 mVv/8Q2
{8Q2~ 6000)
E GENERAL
Power consumption 26 W
Power supply
For Unlted Kingdom,
Australia and New Zealand AC 50 Hz:60 Hz, 240 V
For continental Europe AC 50 Hz/60 Hz, 220 V
For others AC 50 Hz'60 Hz, 110 Y:127 V:220 V:240 V
Dimensions (WxHxD) 4360 x 135 x 290 mm
(1675416 " xB" x 1113432")
6 A kg {14,1 16,1
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Note:
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Weight and dimensions are approximate.
Troubleshooting Guide
Before requesting service for this unit, check the chart below for a possible cause of the problem you are experiencing. Some simple checks or a
minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the problem and restore proper operation.
If you are in doubt about some of the check points, or if the remedies indicated ir the chart do not solve the problem, refer to the directory of
Authorized Service Centers (enclosed with this unit) to locale a convenient service center, Or Consult your Technics dealer for instructions.
| Problem | Probable cause(s) i ... Suggested remedy
While using the tape deck rer ee ma
Tape moves but no sound is The volume control of the amplifier is set to its ® Adjust the volume control to the desired leve!.
heard. minimum position.
The input selector of the amplifier is not set the eSet to the “tape” positon.
“tape” position.
“LINE IN” and “LINE OUT” sterso connection e Connect them properly.
cables have been connected in reverse.
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. aClean the heads.
unsteady. в Tape is damaged. a Try operation with a new cassette; :f there ts no
problem with the new cassette, discard the damaged
cassette.
Poor sound quality The correct noise-reduction button 1s no! set. eSetitto the correct position.
(especially In the high treble
and low bass ranges).
Sound is low, poor tone, i Heads, capstan and/or pinch roBer are dirty or tape *Clean the heads, capstan and-or pinch roller ortry a
intermittent sound, noise. ‘is damaged. new cassette.
| Recording is not possible. The recording level control is at the “0” position. + Select Ihe appropriate recording level.
No sa!ety tab on cassette tape. I eBlock up the hole by adhering a piece of celiophane
; = | tape toà the area where the safety tab was broken out 4
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