Technics Stereo Cassette Deck RS-BX707 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Before operating this unit, please read these instructions com- pletely. (EGIDear Steven Fan We want to thank you for selecting this product and to welcome you to the growing family of satisfied Technics product owners around the world. We feel certain you will get maximum enjoyment Contents ‘Suggestions for Safety. 2 Accessories - 3 Connections 3 Front Panel Controls and Functions - 4 Playback ......-. oe 7 Recording .... "1 14 from this new addition to your home. Please read these operating instructions carefully, and be sure to keep them handy for convenient reference. Timer Recording/Playback .. 7 Technical Information 18 After Recording .........s60escseeee 20 About Cassette Tapes 20 Maintenance ... 2 Technical Specifications ........... at Troubleshooting Guide . - 22 Suggestions for Safety 1 Use a standard AC wall outlet 1. Use from an AC power source of high voltage, such as for an ir conditioner, is very dangerous. There is the possibilty that a fire might be caused by making sucha connection. 2. ADC power source cannot be used. Be sure to check the power source carefully, especially on a ship or other place where DC is used ™ Grasp the plug when disconnecting the power supply cord 1. Wet hands are dangerous. ‘A dangerous electric shock may result the plug is touched by wet hands. 2. Never place heavy items on top of the power supply cord, ‘and never force itto bend sharply. Place the unit where it will be well ventilated Place this unit at least 10 om (4") away from wall surfaces, et. 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 conditions might damage the cabinet andior other component parts and thereby shorten the unit's service life Be sure to place the unit on a flat, level surface tthe surface Is inclined, a maitunction may rut. 1 Never attempt to repair or reconstruct this unit A serious electiic shock might occur if this unit is repaired, cisassombled or reconstructed by unauthorized persons, or if the internal parts are accidental touched 1 Take particular care if children are present Never permit children to put anything, especially metal, inside this Unit, A serious electric shock or malfunction could occur i arcies such as coins, needles, screwdrivers, etc. are inserted through the ventilation holes, etc of this unit 1 If water is spilled on the unit Be extremely careful if wator is spilled on the unit, because a fire oF serious electric shack might occur. Immadiately disconnect tha ower cord plug, and consult with your dealer. ™ Avoid spray-type insecticides Insecticides might cause cracks or “cloudiness” in the cabinet and plastic parts of this unit. The gas used in such sprays might, ‘moreover, be ighited suddenly. 1 Never use alcohol or paint thinner These and similar chemicals should never be used, because they might cause flaking or cloudiness ofthe cabinet finish. 1 Disconnect the power supply cord if the unit will not be used for a long time it the units lft fora long time with the power ON, this will not only shorten its useful operation life, but may also cause other troubies. 1 Iftrouble occurs lf, during operation, the sound is interrupted or indicators no longer illuminate, oF f abnormal odor or smoke is detected, immediately disconnect the power cord plug, and contact your dealer or an Authorized Service CentAccessories | stereo connection cables 2 ‘© AC power supply cord oA ‘The configuration of the AO power supply cord difers according to area. Connections Make connections in the numbered sequence by using the included cables. @ Connect the stereo connecti ‘Stereo connection cable White (L) Pos a9) n cables. @® Connect the AC power supply cord. Receiver or amplifier (not included) REG PLAY OUT Back spe eee rt (OIPVANL) Household AC outlet a mnt (ven 9) AC power supply cord (®) ‘The configuration othe AC outlet ané AC power supply cord difars according to area. Placement hints If this units placed near a receiver ora tuner, @ "hu" 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 Units, or place them where isthe least amount of “hum Note: This unit is @ precision instrument, Be sure to place it on a flat surface.Front Panel Controls and Functions peri cisco @ Power “STANDBY (b/ON" switch (POWER & STANDBY () = ON) ‘This switch switches ON and OFF the secondary circult power ‘only. Tho unit isin the “standby” condition when this ewiteh is set fo the STANDBY () position. Regardless of the switch setting, the primary circu ‘s always “live” as long as the power cordis connected to an electrical ote. @ Openiclose button (4 OPEN/CLOSE) ‘This button can be used to open or cose the cassette holder @ Cassette holder @ Indicators section (Roterto page 8) © Monitor switch (MONITOR) In order to monitor the tape (cheek the recocding consiton) the sound on the tape (immeciately attr recording) and tho sound of the sound source (the original sound, before recording) can be altemately selected by pressing this bution {The corresponding indicator wililuminat.) © Recording-level control (REC LEVEL) ‘This control can be used to regulate the recording level @ Recording-balance control (BALANCE) This control can be used to balance the left and right sound levels during recorsing © Calibration-tevel control (REC CAL. LEVEL) The sensitivity diferences (high oF low recording levee) for ‘each tape type can be corrected by using these controls © Calibration-bias control (REC CAL. BIAS) The frequency response for each tape type can be equalized by using this contra Operation section (Peter to" Control section 11” on page S) @ Headphones jack (PHONES) @ Headphones volume control (PHONES LEVEL)omens ® Timer switch (79 TIMER) This switch s used to automaticaly begin a tape recording or tape playback at a certain time, selected by a timer (not included). (Retertopage 17) @® Counter buttons (COUNTER RESET, MODE) RESET: This button can be used to reset the tapelinear counter incication to “000 100.00 MODE: This button can be used to select the tapelinear counter incicaton, @® Memory-mode button (MEMORY REPEAT/STOP) REPEAT: This bution can be used to set this unit to the ‘A-B repeat’ mode. (Reterto page 10.) ‘his button can be used to rein the tape tothe preset "000_/00.00" point when the rewind (4) button is pressed. (Reter to page 9.and 12) @® Meter-range selector (METER RANGE) This selector can be used to select the meter-range display of the input level meter. @ Calibration selector (REC CAL.) ‘This selector can switch the input level display betwoen the level adjustment incicator and bias adjustment indicator. sToP: @ APRS button (APRS) This button can be used to hold the peak level while ‘monitering the input sound, (Refer to page 16) Multiplex filter switch (MPX FILTER) ‘This prevents the Dolby NR circuit from operating in error non FM stereo broadcasts are recorded using the noise recucton function. (Refer to page 13.) ® Dolby noise-reduction buttons (B-DOLBY NR-C) ‘These buttons can be used to reduce the hiss noise that is characterise of tape. This units provided with both the Dolby Btype and C type noise-reduction systems. @ Record button and indicator (@ REC) This button can be used to change the tape deck to the recording stand-by mode, @ Automatic-record-muting button (© AUTO REC MUTE) This button can be used fo make a silent interval on the tape being recordedion tape deck. @ Pause button (Il PAUSE) “This button can be used to temporarly stop the tape playback cor recoring of tape deck @ Rewind/tast-forward/search buttons (44 REW, b> FF, [TeS) ‘These butions can be used to fast forward or rewind the tape, orto easily search fo the tune's beginning ofthe tape quick @® Playback button and indicator ( PLAY) ‘This button can be used to siart the playback or recording of th cassette {The tape wilthen begin moving inthe fet-o-ight rection ) When this indicstor iluminates steadily, it indicates that this tape deck isin he playback mode or the recording mode. ‘When it lashes continually, this is an indication that this tape decks in the pause mode or the recording stand-by mode. ® Stop button (m STOP) ‘This bulton can be usedto stop pe movementFront Panel Controls and Functions (continued) ree Teer @ 8 @ ® ® Input level meter DDuring playback, this meter indicates the level ofthe recorded sound During recording, it indicates the level being recorded adjusted by the recording-ievel control Bias adjustment indicator (BIAS CAL.) Indicates thatthe bias can now be adjusted Level adjustment indicator (LEVEL CAL.) Indicates thatthe recording level ean now be adjusted. Monitor indicators (SOUEGS, MANES) Each indicator illuminates to show which of the monitor was set by the monitor switch Dolby noise-reduction indicators Each indicator lluminates to show the type of Dolby noise- reduction system selacted by pressing one of the Dolby noise-reduction buttons. @ @ @ ® ® Multiplex filter indicator (MPX) liuminates to indicate that the mutiplexfiter is set to “ON APRS indicator (APRS) llurinates to indicate that the “APRS” is set to “on” in the recording stand-by mode, Tape-select indicators (UNORMAL, II/CrO:, IV/METAL) ‘The type of tape being used will be automatically detected and the indicator wililuminate, Memory-mode indicators (MEMORY REPEAT, MEMORY STOP) Each indicator illuminates to show which of the memory modes was set by the memory-mode button. Tape/Linear counter Indicates the amount of tape movement or elapsed time.Playback 3 4 [STOP] [Pause [eee 1 switch the amplifier ON, and select its “TAPE” input source. ‘Switch OFF the timer switch. ‘Switch ON the power of this unit. ROM Press the open/close button to open the cassette holder, and then insert the cassette tape. (The pat ofthe cassette where the tape is ‘exposed should face downwar) + Press the openiclose button again to close the cassette holder. 5 Press the button corresponding to the Dolby noise-reduction system (B or C) to be used. [The Dolby noise-reduction ("B" or “C°) indicator wil lu rminate 6 Press the playback button. (The playback indicator will lluminate, and playoack wil begin) You can close the cassette holder and begin the playback automaticaly, when pressing the playback, fast-forward or rewind button before pressing the openiclose button to close the cassette holder lm To temporarily stop playback Press the pause button. (The playback indicator willbogin flashing } ‘Toresume playback, press the playback button. To stop playback Press the stop button. (The playback indicator wil switch OFF) 1 To listen to a Dolby NR recorded tape Dotoy noise-reduction buttons and indicators B—DOLBY NR—C Press the button which corresponds to the type of Dolby noise reduction which was activated during recording. (The Dotby noise-reduction indicator now lights) To switch OFF the Dolby noise-eduction system, press the Dutton corresponding to the Dolby noise-reduction indicator that is lluminated. (The incicator will then switch OFF)Playback onines About the Dolby noise-reduction recording/ playback system ‘The Dolby noise-teduction system is a system designed to ef fectively reduce the annoying hightrequency “hissing” noise typically heard from tapes if this system is not used. During recording, the system functions to increase the level of the high-frequency part of the sound, and then, during playback, that samo porion s weakened and returned to the previous level. This Unit includes two types of Dolby noise-reduction systems, the Dolby B type and C type, and Dolby HX PRO headroom extension system. Dolby B-type noise-reduction system Noise is reduced about one-nire Use this system when paying back tapes recorded by the Dolby 8 roise-edution system, such as prerecorded music tapes, et. Dolby C-type noise-reduction system Noise is reduced to ebout one-tenth, Use this system for the recording of sound sources that have @ wide dynamic range and good tone qualty, such as FM broadcasts, of ive performances, etc, and for playing back such tapes. Dolby HX-PRO headroom extension system ‘By functioning to improve tne maximum output level of the tape’s “requency range, this system permits recordings without @ rep of the level of the sound source's high-frequency range. In dation, oy using the system in parallel with this unit's noise: Fecuction system, recording and playback with a greatly extended dynamic ranges possible. fence ees The counter-mode button can be pressed to select either of the counter-dispiay modes (see below): the tape-counter display or the linear-counter display. (Note that the counter cisplay set previously ‘appoars when the units turned ON.) When the counter-reset button is pressed, the counter reading is reset to either "000" or “00.00, according to the setting of the ‘counter cisplay. Linear-counter display JOU COUNTER Minutes ou Tape-counter display @ This dspiay shows the amount of tape movement as a series of consecutive numbers. @ The display changes alternately each time the counter-mode bution is pressed. @ This cisplay shows the amount of tape movement as exprossod minutes and seconds. ‘*The linear-counter display is particularly convenient when you want to know how much time is remaining for a tune now playing fr you want to know how much recording time is remaining, Dolby noise reduction and HX Pro headroom extension manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Li ‘censing Corporation. HX Pro originated by Bang & Olufsen. DOLBY”, tho double-D symbol OO and "HX PRO” are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation, Notes: ‘*The counter reading will return to “000/00.00" when the ‘openiclose button is pressed. ‘*The linear counter of this unit does not function as a clock Depending on the length of the tape used, the diameter of the ccassette's hubs, etc. there may be a diference between the tine displayed by the counter and the actual recording or playback time, Dotterence when an ordinary tape is played on one side from beginning to end. Cassette type | 646 (large hub), C60, C80 | (C46 (small hub) ‘Approx. diference —30~+30 seconds +20r3 minutesoe 10 6 —— ier ores 1 To find a tune's beginning (TPS: Tape Program Sensor) Press the rewind/fast-forward/search button during playback. Attar 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.) el er lew le 1 — | cor tin now lying Nextune (for previous tune if pressed again) ‘To locate @ certain tune that is several tunas betore (or after) the tune now playing, repeat the same steps as many times as necessary, Notes: [Note that this feature might not function correctly under the following circumstances: ‘it there is noise between tunes. ‘Ifthe silent interval between tunes is less than 3 seconds. ‘lf there is a particulary low level of sound, ora silent interval, at ‘any place within the tune. ‘fess than 10 seconds elapse until the start of the next tune. ‘fa tape has been recorded with fade-ins and fade-outs, IW To fast-forward or rewind the tape Wile inthe stop mode, press the fast-forward (BB) button or the rewind (44) button 35 Playback after “MEMORY STOP’ ‘The tape is rewound to the designated point and then play can be ‘begun from that point. To set the playback start point 1 Press the memory-stop button and then begin the playback. (The memory-stop indicator wil turinate.) 2 Press the counter-reset button at the point to which you want the tape to rewind. (The counter wll be reset to “000 00.00".) To begin playback from the set point 3 Press the stop button. 4 Press the rewind (44) button. The tape wil be rewound to the setpoint, and then will be automaticaly stopped 5 Press the playback button to begin the play- back once again. To cancel the “MEMORY STOP” function Press the stop button and then press the memory stop button once again. (The memory stop indicator willbe switched OFF.) Notes: The" MEMORY STOP" function can be used while either the tape ‘counter or the linear counter is displayed, but a change from one {othe other cannot be made during the ‘MEMORY STOP" mode. ‘There may be a slight difference (maximum +4 seconds) be- tween the point where the tape counter was reset and the point where the tape actually stops during rewind,Playback connes Headphones volume control 23 1 ies (= Q Headphones (not included) ey (“MEMORY REPEA’ By simply designating the beginning ("000_/00.00") 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 teature can be used only inthe playback mode.) 1 Press the playback button. (The playback indicator wil uminate, and playback wil begin) 2 Press the counter-reset button at the place (A) where you want the repeat play to start. (The counter wil be reset to "000 100.00") 3 Press the memory-repeat button at the place (B) where you want the repeat play to end, (The memory-epeatindcator wil lurinate ) ‘nen the memory:repeat button is pressed, the tape wil be rewound to point (A), and the repeat pay wl then begin, Place where memory-repeat button was pressed Piace wnere counter-reset button was pressed A: 000.00.00 8 ZZ, 2 Pe ———— Repeat play (16 times) ofthis part To cancel the repeat-play function before it stops (after 16 repeats). Press the memory-repeat button. (The momory-repeatindeator wil snitch OFF ) 1 To change the setting of point (B). First cancal the repeat pay operation (see above), and then press the memory-repeat button a the new place -10- Note ‘The repeat play function willbe cancelled i the stop button or the ‘ewind/fast-forwardisearch button is pressed during repeat play ‘To stop temporarily, press the pause button. ‘*There may be a slight difference (maximum +4 seconds) be- ‘ween the settings made for points (A) and (B) and the points at hich the tape is actually played during repeat pay. To listen through headphones 7 Set the headphones volume control to low position before connecting headphones. 2 Connect headphones (not included) to the headphones jack. 3 Use the headphones volume control to adjust the volume while listening to music. Plug type: 6mm (1") phone plug, stereo type. Note: ‘Avoid listening for a long time that irritates the ears. eine a ‘The unit is equipped with the automatic-ape-select feature; It automatically detects the type of tape being used, and then makes the suitable adjustments accordingly ofthe bias and equalization. (The tape-select incicator wil ilurinate.)cord aaa (stoP| 1 Switch the amplifier ON, and select the 8 Adjust the recording level. recording source. ‘Adjust so that the indication of the input level meter ‘ccasionally is as high as shown below. 2 Switch OFF the timer switch. ‘Normal tape, CrOs tape Metal tape 3 Switch ON the power of this unit. oo+s) +5 4 Press the open/close button to open the For additional precision of the recording level adjus cassette holder, and then insert the cassette ment tape to be used for recording. Press the meter-range selector to display ~7 to +7 of the (The par of the cassette where the tape input evel meter. is exposed should face downward.) (The level will be displayed in 1 dB increments.) 9 adjust the left ht recording balance. +t 10 Stop the play being done so as to adjust the Press the open/close button again to close recording level. baa teattiad 11 Press the playback button, and begin 5 Press the button corresponding to the Dolby playing the sound source once again. noise-reduction system (B or C) to be used. {Tne playback ineator wil Hite teniy, and the [The Dolby noise-reduction ("B" or "C") indicator will i+ recording will begin.) luminate) It neither Dotby noise-reduction system isto be used, press, im To temporarily stop recording the Dolby noise-reduction button corresponding tothe Dolby Press the pause button. noise-recuction indicator that is iluminated. (The indicator {The playback incicator will begin ashing.) wilthen switch OFF.) To resume recording, press the playback button. 6 The sound source to be recorded should be i To stop recording played before the recording is started in Press the stop button. order to adjust the recording level. 7 Press the record button. (The recording indicator wil iluminate and the playback indicator wil flash continuousty; the unit wil be in the ‘ecording stand-by mode.) ‘When the cassette with no erase-prevention tab is inserted and the record buton is pressed, the cessette holder will open automatically -1-RECOFING conmes ihren) “The monitor switch can be used while the recording is in progress to moritor playback sound (to check the recording condition), if this Unitis connected to the amples that has the tape monitor switch or recording selector. ‘Set the amplifiers monitor gwiteh 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 bo selected by pressing this button; the selected sound changes (source” to “tape” to “source”, etc.) each time the switch is pressed (The corresponding indicator wil iluminate.) | “SOURCE”: For sound source (input signals) ‘APE: Fortape sound (output signals) =12- LiCtrD celal RUC Laie) ML Ifthe recording start postion is memorised at times such as those listed bolow, the tape can be automatically rewound to that positon and recording (or playback) can commence. ‘*When recording isto be conducted again ‘#When the calibration has been adjusted (see page 14) ‘*When a recording is to be played back 1 Press the memory-stop button. (The memery-stop indicator wil iluminate.) 2 Press the counter-reset button. (The counter will be reset “000_00.00" and the start point willbe set) 3 Follow steps 5 through 11 in “Recording” to begin the recording. (Refer to page 11.) 4 To begin the recording again from the be- ginning, press the rewind (44) 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 again. (Folow steps 7, 10~11 in "Recorsing’) 1 To cancel the "MEMORY STOP” operation Press the memory-stop button once again. (Tre memory-stop incicator wil be switched OFF.) Notes: The" MEMORY STOP" function can be used wile either the tape ‘counter or the linear counter is displayed, but a change from one {othe other cannot be made during the “MEMORY STOP" mode. ‘There may be @ slight ditference (maximum +4 seconds) be- ‘ween the point where the tape counter was reset and the point where the tape actually stops during rewind,Multiplex fiter switch Automatic-record-muting function By simply pressing the automatic-record-muting button while & recording is being made, a silent (which is necessary for locating the beginning of a tune) can be made, This feature is also convenient for omiting, during recording, unwanted material such as commercial messages, etc. ‘This unit will make a silent interval (4 seconds long) between tunes, and then will change to the recording stanc-oy mode, press the automatic- press the playback | Motmaingturton | | Bonen a | rwboatcass > | az | | Recordmoce [BP], | AD AaD 1 To make @ silent interval of more than 4 seconds on the tape Press the automatic-record-muting button for the nec- ‘essary number of seconds. ‘The unit will change to the recording stand-by mode when the buttonis released -13- ‘Automati-record-muting-button Warmed This switch can be used during the recording of an FM stereo broadcast that employs Dolby noise reduction so as to prevent rmisoperation ofthe Dolby noise reduction This switch, however, should be switched OFF when a sound source other than the FM broadcast is being recorded, such as, for ‘example, @ sound source that has a wide frequency range, such as a compact ais, etc,Recording with High Tone Quality Inouttevaimeer Ae & a aa E ele eee 17 °5 Recording calibration 1 Calibration procedure Depending on the type of tape and the brand used, cassette tapes ‘are characterized by individual variations in sensitivity diferences (high and low recording levels) and frequency responses (par ticularly inthe high range). In addition, the recording and playback lovolsdifer when recording is done using a noise reduction system so tha the sound quaity is sometimes impaired, To deal with these problems, this unit comes with a callration function whicn 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 level display. § Before proceeding with calibration 1. Press the record button. (The recording indicator will luminate and tho playback incicator will lash continuously; the unit wil be in the recording stanc-by mode.) 2 The sound source to be recorded should be played before the recording is started in order to adjust the recording level. 3 Press the playback button. (The playback indicator will sluminate steady, and the recording will begin -14- 4 5 Press the calibration selector. [The input lovel display switches to the level acustment indicator. (in figure @ on right] Compensate for the difference in the record- ing levels using the calibration-level control. Adjust the left and right recording levels to the indicator arrow position. (in figure @ on right) Press the calibration selector again. [The level adlustment indicator now switches to the bas agjustmentinciato. (in igure @ on right} Compensate for the difference in the high- range sound quality using the calibration- bias control. [Adjust the high-range recording level to the low-range recording level. in figure @ on right)@ Level adjustment indicator LeFT RIGHT ‘Adjust the lft and right recording levels tothe arrow position. LeFT RIGHT 1 1 LEVEL CAL Bias adjustment indicator Lert m1 RIGHT PASCAL ‘Adjust the high-range recording level to the low-range recording level LerT on RIGHT 4mm ‘The "LEFT" side indicates the recording evel ofthe high frequencies; the "RIGHT" side indicates the recording level of the low frequencies. ~15- 10 9 Starting the recording 8 9 10 Return to the original play source, and press the rewind button to rewind the tape. Press the record button. (The recording indicator will iluminate and the playback indicator will flash continuously; the unit will be in the recording stand-by mode.) Press the playback button to start the re- cording, and start playing the source which is to be recorded.Recording with High Tone Quality (continued) Input level meter 84 26 3 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 the recording level setting is too low, and, conversely, the recorded sound will be distorted i the setting is too high Iwas for this reason that it has always been recommended that the signals to be recorded be first (belore recording) input 10 the cassette deck and the recording level then be set while watching ‘ne lavel meter, but, for former conventional leval meter equipped with the peak-nold function, it was necessary to re-adlust and input tne signals againif the level setting was too high or tao 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 once the peak lavel of the source Is held, there Is no necessity to re-input the source signals, and the optimum recording level can be set. ‘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. (Reterto page 13.) 2 Press the record button. (The recording indicator wil iluminate and the playback incicator wil fash continuous; the unit wil be in the re cotcng stanc-by mode. 3 Set the recording-level control and the recording-balance control to the suitable Position for the sound source. 4 Press the APRS button. (The APRS indeator wliluminate) = 16- 5 Play the sound source to be recorded, from beginning to end. [The peak level (he highest level ofthe input signal) of tho sound source will be displayed and hed on the inputievel meter) Input level meter > lin Peak level Note: The range within which the peak level can be held is: =6 dB to +12 dB. Note that the APRS ingicator will ‘lash continuousty if the peak evel of the sound source 's input at a level that exceeds the maximum recording level (+12 48), If that happens, press the APRS button to cancel the [APRS function, and then reset the recording level and. set the APRS once again, 6 Using the recording-level control, adjust the peak level to the desired setting. The peak lave wil move to the right when the recording level Controls turned tothe right, and will move to the lft when the recording-level control is turned tothe left. ‘*The recording-balance control cannot be used to adjust the peak evel 7 Stop the play being done so as to adjust the recording level. 8 Start recording, then start playing the source to be recorded from the beginning. (The playback incicator will iluminate steadily, and the recording wil begin) ‘The APRS incicator wil switch OFF, and the indication ofthe inputleve! meter wil return to the ordinary peak-nold modoTimer Recording/Playback river, prey OD oljoe =e - It 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 tothe power source outlet of the timer. (See the operating instructions of the timer for detailed Information) fica) 1 Prepare for recording. Folow steps + through 9 of "Recording" on page 11. After adjvting the recording level ress the stop buton 2 Set the timer to the desired recording-start timer. (Power “STANDBY O/ON” switch will be “STANDBY ©’ position.) 3 Set the timer switch to the “REC” position. Criver ree (0 (At the set time, the power "STANDBY (/ON” switch will ‘come on and the broadcast willbe recorded.) After setting the timer Chock to be sure thatthe power "STANDBYQ/ON" switch is sot to the "ON" postion, ‘When timer recording has ended, set the timer switch to “OFF”. -a7- Giucas ir 1 Rewind the tape to the position from which you want playback to begin. {eter o pages) 2 Set the timer to the desired playback-start time. (Power "STANDBY ®/ON" switch will be “STANDBY position.) 3 Set the timer switch to the “PLAY” position. Dorwer, neg OD) [At the set time, power "STANDBY (/ON” switch will come on and the playback will begin) After setting the timer Check tobe sure thatthe power “STANDBY @/ON" switch is set to the "ON" position When timer playback has ended, set the timer witch to SpeeTechnical Information Monitor switen Because the pilot signals", et. included with FM stereo broadcast signals are subjected to Dolby noise-reduction processing in the ‘same way as the music signals wnen 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 fier that fiters out the 19kHz frequency, whichis the frequency ofthe plot signal Note that there is virtually no audible affect upon the tone quality as a result of the use of the MPX titer. “Pilot signal ‘The plot signal is a signal that is used to separate FM broadcast signals in stereo (loft and right channols); this signal is generated ‘on a frequency that is very close to the 19 kHz music band. -18- Multiplex titer switch This unit is of 8-head type, and the record head is independent of the playback head. Also, the sound bafore recording can be compared with the recorded sound by use of the monitor switch, therefore the state of recording can be easily checked. \ Tape y REC PLAYBACK HEAD, HEAD, REC AMP PLAYBACK AMP MONITOR SWITCH "SOURCE! POSITION TAPE POSITION LINE oureur © SACK (Playback)‘The recording-equalizer amplifier is an amplifier for supplying (to the head) the current necessary for recording. Usually, loads such 2 the recording head and bias trap circuitry (circuitry for contral 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 a linear magne-field class AA ampitior that is a combination of class A voltage-controt amplifier citcuitry 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 bo supplied tothe recording hes. Consequently, a magnetic field that corresponds to the input signals is produced at the head and is recorded on the tape, which means that recorded sound are faithful to the original sound ‘source, without fluctuations ofthe current phase. CLASSAVOLTAGE CURRENT DRIVE AMP | CONTROL AMP (VI CONV.) |_iNeur | © Pure resistance ® Current tlowing through the current-crive ampitior’s pure resistance and current flowing through the recording head become equivalent. aoAfter Recording ioe ae Romove the erase-prevention tabs (thus preventing recording). Use a screwdriver ego 9F Similar object to b for side “A” break out the tab. Tal | Tab fot side “8 i To re-record on a protected cassette Block up the hole by adhering a piece of cellophane tape to the area where the erase-prevention tab was broken out » Dy\ | 2-2 ‘Attach tape. Ce eed When new recordings ere made on a recorded tape, all sounds Tecorded on that portion of the tape are automatically erased. To erase a tape without making a new recording, follow the steps below. 1 Insert the recorded cassette into the cassette holder of tape deck. 2 Set the recording-level control to “0 3 Press the Dolby noise-reduction button corresponding to the Dolby noise-reduction indicator that is illuminated. (Thisindicator wil then viteh OFF) 4 Press the record button. a Press the playback button. About Cassette Tapes irri eee 1#120-minute (or longer) tapes ‘Because this tape is very thin, it might stretch during use, become tangled with rotating parts in this unit, andior tape movement might not be stable ‘*Fe-Cr tape (TYPE II!) ‘The high range will be emphasised and a fat requency response characteristic cannot be obtained ‘¢Metal tape without detection holes in the cassette Recordings will be very distorted. (There is no playback problem, however.) Notes about the handling of cassettes If the tape inthe cassette is loose, the tape can easily break during se or otherwise be damaged. Never touch the tape itsel,or attempt to pullit out ofthe cassette Use apencilor similar object to take up the slack Metal tape Detection holes ~20- rere una a) es Tape can be damaged if it is stored in places such as described below. ‘*Where the temperature is high (95°F/38°C or higher) or where the humidity is high (80% o- higher). ‘eWnere there is strong magnetic feld (near a speaker, on top of aTV,etc). ‘indirect sunlight.Maintenance 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 openiclose button to open the cassette holder. 2) Press the power "STANDBY SION” switch to turn the unit of 3) Clean the heads, pinch roller and the capstan shaft with a Cotton swab (or with a soft, lint-‘ree cloth) slightly moistened. with alcohol. Donat use any solution other than alcohol for head cleaning, Record Head Play Head Erase Head Pinch Roller Cotton Swab Capstan Petro aeee ten In order to maintain good sound quality during recording and playback, it is recommended that the heads should be de- ‘magnetised if distortion o° poor sound quality persist after cleaning the heads. If the heads become magnatised, they could create noise in recordings, loss of high-frequency response, or erasure of valuable recordings. Several types of head demagnetisers are available and may be purchased at local elactronies supply stores. Follow the instructions that are supplied withthe device. Do not bring any type of metal objects or tools such as magnetic ‘screwdrivers in contact withthe head assembly. Maintenance of external surfaces To clean this unit, se a sot, dry cloth For very dirty surfaces, cip a soft cloth in a weak soap-and.water solution and wring well ter cleaning, wipe with a soft, dry cloth over use alcohol, paint thinner, benzine, or a chemically treated cloth to clean this unit ‘Such chemicals may damage the unt's finish Technical Specifications CASSETTE DECK SECTION Deck system ‘Stereo cassette deck Track system 1ck, 2-channel Recording system AC bias Bias frequency 80 kHz. Erasing system AC erase Heads Recording head [Permalloy (Combination)]» 1 Playback head [Permalioy (Combination)]%1 Erasing head (Double-gap ferite)<1 Motors Capstan drive (Quartz DD motor)x1 Reel table drive (OC motor) x1 Cassette holder openiciose (DC motor) x1 Tape speed 4.8 cmiseo. (174 3) Wow and flutter 0.05% (WRMS) +0.14% (DIN) Fastforward and rewind time ‘Approx. 100 seconds with C-60 cassotte tape Frequency response (Dolby NR off) NORMAL 90 Hz~17 kHz, £368 20 He~ 18 kHz (DIN) cro: 30 Hz~ 18 kHz, +368 20 He~ 19 kHz (DIN) METAL 30 H2~19 kHz, +38 20 He~20 kHz (DIN) SIN (signal level=max recording level, CrOs ype tape) NRott 57 6B (A weighted) Dolby BNR on 66 08 (COIR) Dolby CNR on 74 68 (CGR) Input sensitivity and impedance LINE IN 60 mvia7 ka Output voltage anc impedance LINE OUT 400 mvi8000 HEADPHONES. 125 mv(80) (Loac impedance 82~8000) 1m GENERAL Power consumption zow Power supply ‘AC 50 Hei60 Hz, 290 V-240 V Dimensions (WxHxD) 430% 135x300 mm (16°54e55b6 117%) Weight 5.0kg (11) Not Specifications are subject to change without notice, ‘Weight anc 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 problam and restore proper operation. It you are in doubt about some of the check points or it the remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, refer to the directory of Authorized Service Centers (enclosed with this unit to locate a convenient service center, or consult your dealer for instructions Problem Probable cause(s) Suggested remedy While us ig the tape deck ‘Tape moves but no sound is, heard. “The volume control of the amplifiers Seto ts minimum poston. ‘Adjust the volume contralto the desired evel “The input selector of the ampifier isnot set the “TAPE position. ‘Seto the "TAPE" position ‘LINE IN" and "LINE OUT stereo connection ‘cables have been connected in reverse. ‘*Connect them properly Distorted sound. ‘The recording levels too high, ‘*Solect the appropriate recording level Previously recorded sound has not been erased. Erase headis dit. ‘*Clean the head. ‘Sound output is hoarse or unsteady. Heads are at, ‘Clean the head. Tape is damaged ‘*Try operation with a new cassette; ifthereis no problem with the new cassette, discard the damaged cassette. Poor sound quality (especially n the high treble and low bass ranges). ‘The correct Dolby nelse-reduetion button isnot set ‘*Setitto the correct position ‘Sound is io intermit poor tone, nt sound, noise. Heads, capsian andr pinch roller are dirty or tape mages ‘*Clean the heacs, capstan andior pinch role, or try operation with a new cassette. Recording is not possible. ‘The recording level controls at the "0" postion. ‘*Select the appropriate recording level. No erase-prevention tab on cassette tape. “*Biock up the hole by adhering a piece of cellophane tape to the area where the erase-prevention tab was, broken out