Denon DRW-5830 User manual

DENON
SERVICE MANUAL
MODEL
DRW-5830
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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IMPORTANT TO SAFETY
e FOR U.S.A. & CANADA MODEL ONLY
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
1. Handle the power supply cord carefully
Do not damago or deform tho power supply cord. If it is damagod or
deformed, it may cause electric shock or malfunction when used, When
removing it from wali outlet, be sure to remove by holding the plug
attachment and not by pulling the cord.
2. Do not open the top cover
in order to provant olactric shock. do not apen the top cover.
HW problams occur, contact your OFNON DEALER
3. Do not place anything inside
Do not place metal odjocts of spill quid inside the cassette tape deck
Electris: shock of malfunction may cosult
Please, record and retain the Mode! name and serial number af your sot
shown on tho rating label,
Model No. DRW-580 Serial No, —....—-
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG
WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET
UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE
EXPOSURE.
¢ POUR LES MODELES AMERICAINS ET CANADIENS UNIQUEMENT
ATTENTION
POUR
PREVENIR
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CHOCS
ELECTRIQUES
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SANS
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LAISSER
AUCUNE
PARTIE A DECOUVERT.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DONOT OPEN!
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol! within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within
the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient
Magnitude to constitute a tisk of olectric shock to
persons
>
The exclamation point within an equilaterat triangle
is intended 10 alert the user of the prosence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instruction in the literature accompanying the ap-
pliance,
1, Read Instructions — All the safety and operating 12.
instructions should be read before the appliance is
operated.
2. Retain instructions - The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.
3.
Heed
Warnings
~
All
warnings
on
the
appliance
and
14,
in
the
operating
instructions
should
be
adhered
to.
4.
Follow
Instructions
~
All
operating
and
use
instruc-
15.
tions
should
be
fotlowed.
S. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be 16.
used near water - for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used
only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the
manufacturer.
6A. An appliance and
cart combination
should be moved
with care. Quick
stops, excessive 7
force,
and
uneven
=
:
surfaces may cause Pa
the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
7.
Wail
or
Ceiling
Mounting
—
The
appliance
should
be
18.
mounted
to
a
wall
or
ceiling
only
as
recommended
by
the
manufacturer.
8.
Ventilation
-
The
appliance
should
be
situated
so
ts
that
its
location
or
position
does
not
interfere
with
its
proper
ventilation.
For
example,
the
appliance
should
not
be
situated
on
a
bed,
sofa,
rug,
or
similar
surface
that
may
block
the
ventilation
Openings;
or,
placed
in
a
built-in
installation,
such
as
a
bookcase
or
cabinet
that
may
impede
the
flow
of
air
through
the
ventilation
openings.
9.
Heat
-
The
appliance
should
be
situated
away
from
heat
sources
such
as
radiators,
heat
registers,
stoves,
or
other
appliances
(including
amplifiers)
that
produce
heat.
10.
Power
Sources
-
The
appliance
should
be
connected
20
to
a
power
supply
only
of
the
type
described
in
the
:
operating
instructions
or
as
marked
on
the
ap-
pliance.
11.
Grounding
or
Polarization
—
Precautions
should
be
taken
so
that
the
grounding
or
polarization
means
of
an
appliance
is
not
defeated.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Power-Cord Protection — Power-supply cords should
be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on
or pinched by items placed upon or against them,
paying particular attention to cords at plugs, con-
venience receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the appliance.
Cleaning ~ The appliance should be cleaned only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located
away from power lines.
Outdoor Antenna Grounding ~ If an outside antenna
is connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna
system is grounded so as to provide some protec-
tion against voltage surges and built-up. static
charges, Article 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to
proper grounding of the mast and supporting struc:
ture, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna-
discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, loca-
tion of antenna-discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode. See Figure A.
Nonuse Periods — The power cord of the appliance
should be unplugged from the outlet when left
unused for a long period of time.
Object and Liquid Entry — Care should be taken so
that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into
the enclosure through openings.
Damage Requiring Service ~ The appliance should
be serviced by qualified service personne! when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been
damaged; or
B. Objects have fatten, or liquid has been spilled into
the apptiance; or
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; of
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normal-
ly or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure
damaged.
Servicing
-
The
user
should
not
attempt
to
service
the
appliance
beyond
that
described
in
the
operating
instructions.
All
other
servicing
should
be
referred
to
qualified
service
personnel
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NOTE
ON
USE/OBSERVATIONS
RELATIVES
A
L'UTILISATION/NOTAS
SOBRE
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Avoid high temperatures
Allow for sufficient heat dispersion
when installed on a rack.
Eviter das tampératuras dlevéees
Tenir compte d'une dispersion de
chaleur suffisante lors de installa
tion sur une étagére.
Evite altas temperaturas
Permite la suficiente dispersion del
calor cuando esté instalado en la
consola.
Handle the power cord caretulty,
Hold the plug when unplugging the
cord
Manipuler le cordon d’alimentation
avec précaution,
Tenis la prise tors du débranche-
ment du cordon.
Maneje et cordén de energia con
cuidado.
Sostenga el enchufe cuando de-
sconecte el cordén de energia.
@ Keep the set free from moisture,
water, and dust.
@ Proteger l’spparei! contre I’humidi-
té, l'eau et la poussidre.
e Mantenga el equipo libre de hume-
dad, agua y polvo.
iy
@ Unplug the power cord when not
using the set for jong periods of
time,
@ Débrancher le cordon d‘alimenta-
tion lorsque l'appareil n’est pas
utilisé pendant de longues
périodes.
«# Desconecte el cordén de energia
cuando no utilice el equipo por
mucho tiempo.
Do not tot foreign objects in the set.
Ne pas laisser des objets étrangers
dans l'appareil.
No deje objetos extrahos dentro
del equipo.
-
Do not let insecticides, benzene,
and thinner come in contact with
the set.
Ne pas mettre en contact des insec-
ticides, du benzéne et un diluant
avec l'appareil.
No permita el contacto de insectici-
das, gasolina y diluyentes con el
|
"(For sets with ventilation holes}
« Do not obstruct the ventilation
holes.
« Ne pas obstruer las trous d’aéra-
tion.
¢@ No obstruya los orificios de ventita-
cién.
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Never disassemble or modify the
set in any way.
Ne jamais démonter ou modifier
l'appareil d'une maniére ou d’une
autre.
Nunca desarme o modifique el
equipo de ninguna manera.
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Thank you very much for purchasing the DENON component stereo
cassette tape deck.
DENON proudiy presents this advanced tape deck to audiophiles and
music lovers as 6 further proof of OENON’s non-compromising pursuit of
the ultimate in sound quatity. The high quality performance and easy
operation are certain to provide you with many hours of outstanding
listening pleasure.
— TABLE OF CONTENTS —
Please check to make sure the following items are included with the main
unit in the carton:
(1) Operating Instructions ...... " 1
{2} Connection Cords .
{3} Mini-Plug Cable ..
FEATURES
®@ Computer Controlled Mechanism
Dual Power Supply
FEATURES . @ Dolby HX-Pro Headroom Extension System
CONNECTION 0. : M Dolby B & C Noise Reduction Systems
NAMES AND FUNCTION OF PARTS ... @ Manual Bias Adjustment Control
CASSETTE TAPES ....... a @ Dual Computing Tape Counter with 4-Digit Readout and Memory Stop
AUTOMATIC TAPE SELECTION . @ Music Search System
PLAYBACK dese WM FL Peak Level Meters
RELAY. PUAY aiscaz pinecone @ Auto Tapo Soloctor
MUSIC SFARCIISYSTEM @ = 2-Speed Dubbing
AL CORDING wr @ > Rolay Playback
PROPER RECORDING LEVEL @ Synchronizod Recording
HECORDING BIAS ADJUS IMENT . siisgives M@ Timer Play and Timer Recording
REC/REC MUTE AND REC PAUSE BUTTON ......... @ Optional Remote Controtlable
DIMMER ADJUSTMENT
DUBBING oo. ecsceesseeeeeee on a
SYNCHRONIZED RECORDING FUNCTION
TAPE COUNTER AND MEMORY STOP
TIMER RE CORDING/ PLAYBACK
DOLBY BAND C NOISE REDUCTION SYSTEM...
OOt BY HX-PRO HEADROOM EXTENSION SYSTEM
MAINTENANCE
TROUULESHOO TING
SPECILICATIONS
CONNECTION: (ois ee — osietet Stee ens
¢ Leave your entire system (including this cassette deck) turned off until all connections between the deck and other components have bern completed,
Receiver or amplifier
@ Connecting the Deck to an Amplifier
* Before connecting the deck to your amplifier, please review your
wWopbifior’s instruction manual,
¢ Use the while plugs for the loft channel and red piugs for the right
channel.
@ Tape Dubbing
* Many stereo amplifiers and receivers have tape dubbing circuitry so
that tape duplication can be performed between two or more tape
decks. Review your amplifier’s instruction manual for a full
explanation of this mode of operation
@ Connecting Headphones
To tisten through headphones, plug your headphones into the PHONES
jack.
DRW-580
This jack is for the synchro-
nized recording function onty
Do nat plug in microphonas,
bradphonas nae other plugs
Power supply
outlet, i
@ Installation Precautions
If the deck is placed near an amplifier, TV of tuner, noise linduced hum)
ot baat Interference may result, especially during EM of AM reception.
lf this occurs, place the deck further away from other components or
reorient its position.
Caution aaa ies
A mechanical sound is heard the first time the power switch is set to
"ON" after the power cord is plugged into an outlet. This is the
sound of the cassette mechanism being set to the proper operating
state, and is normal.
(When using an AC outlet on a receiver or amplifier, used an
“UNSWITCHED” outlet.)
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NAMES
AND
FUNCTIONS
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PARTS
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Power Switch (POWER)
Press once to turn the power to deck on, and once more to turn the
power off.
The deck remains ino stand by (nan-operative) mode for approx:
imately 2 seconds after it is switched on
Eject Button ( & )
Press this button to open the cassette compartment cover. When
the tape is running, press the STOP ( Ml) button first to stop tape
transport, then press the Eject button
Counter Reset Button (COUNTER RESET}
Press this button to reset the tape counter to zero
MPX Filter Button (MPX)
The MPX FILTER button should be used to prevent interference with
the Dolby NR circuit when making Dolby NR encoded recordings of
FM stereo programs.
Whon making Dolby NR encoded recordings from any program
sourco other than FM stereo, wave this button in the “OFF”
position,
Counter Memory Button (MEMORY)
When this button is pressed during forward tape travel {D), fast
rewinding { 44 ) will stop automatically at the tape counter position
"0000"
Whan this button is pressed during reverse tape travel (4), fast
forwarding (PP } will slop automatically at the tape counter position
"0000", Seo page 13.
Dolby NR Switch (DOLBY NR)
To record of playback tapes with Dolby 8 or C-type noise reduction,
set this switch to “B” or Turn a “OFF” when not using the
Dolby N& system,
Reverse Mode Switch (REV. MODE)
Select the typo of tape transport The traverse mode canbe set to
fone sido), CLD (continuous playback), RELAY (ralay playback),
Dubbing Speed Buttons (OUBBING SPEED)
Pressing the NORMAL button starts regular speed dubbing from
deck A to deck B. Press the HIGH button to perform dubbing at
double speed. See page 1?
©
Bias Fine Control (BIAS FINE)
(For Normal, CrO, and Metal tape)
Use this control to fine-adjust the bias. Standard bias is obtained at
the centor ctick-stop position. See page 11
Input Level Control (INPUT LEVEL)
This knob adjusts the recording input level. It affects the level in
both channets. See page 10.
Cassette Compartment Cover
\f the cover is not closed completely, the tape transport buttons will
remain inoperative.
Headphone Jack (PHONES)
For private music enjoyment without disturbing others, or for
monitoring a recording, a headphone set may be connected to this
jack. Use a headphone with an impedance rating of 8 to 1200
Q/ohms.
Remote Sensor (REMOTE SENSOR)
With DRW-580 the remote contro! unit is not included.
Each of “PLAY, FF, REW, STOP, REC PAUSE and REC/REC MUTE”
functions can be remote controlled with wireless handset of the
receiver (DRA Series receivers). For details refer to the DRA Series
operating instructions
NOTE:
Note that only the A deck can be operated with remote control units
which have no A/B soloctor button.
Caution: = eee
Whanavar tha powor switch is in the OFF state, the apparatus is still
connectad on AC line voltage.
Please be sure to unplug the cord when you leave home for, Say, a
vacation.
Timer Switch (TIMER)
This switch is provided for use with an optional audio timer tor
unattended recording of morning-alarm playback.
For non-timer operation, this switch should be set in the “OF!”
position. See page 14
® Tape Transport Buttons
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PLAY
Play
Button
Press
to
playback
tape
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Stop
Button
Press
to
stop
the
tape
in
any
mode.
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Rec/Rec
Mute
Press
the
REC/REC
MUTE
(@)
button
and
PLAY
button
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fo
shane
REC/REC
MUTE
Button
tding.
Wf
only
the
REC/REC
MUTE
(@)
button
is
Prossed,
the
deck
enters
the
(Deck
B
only)
Recording
Pause
mode.
Pressing
this
button
in
the
Recording
Pause
modi
wit
atart
Auto
Rec
Mute,
und
a
5-second
sitent
space
is
recorded
anto
the
lape.
See
page
1)
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Ree
Pause
Button
Press
this
button
to
enter
the
recording
pause
mode
from
the
recording
of
recurding
REC
PAUSE
mute
mode.
This
button
can
only
be
used
during
recording.
See
page
11
{Deck
B
only}
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Direction
Button
Changes
the
tape
transport
direction
from
forward
"to
reverse
"@0.
and
vine
versa
(16)
Display
Incheators:
with
an
eneitcled
number
light
up
when
the
corresponding
bullon
is
pressed
Deck
A
Tape
Transport
indicators
Peak
Level
Meter
Indicates
the
recording
and
playback
siqnal
tevels
tor
the
det
and
cabht
channola
Dock
B
Tape
Cranspoet
lndicatars
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Deck
B
Memory
Indicator
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Deck
A
Tape
Counter
Deck
B
Tape
Counter
MPX
Filter
Indicator
Dubbing
Speed
Indicators
Remote
Control
Indicator
Deck
A
Memory
Indicator
Synchro
Rec
Indicator
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13
CASSETTE
TAPES
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Handling
Precautions
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Storage
Precautions
©
©
120
Cassottes
¢
Do
not
store
cassette
tapes
in
a
place
where
they
wil
be
subject
to
C1270
«
ite
apes
are
not
tccommended
as
they
use
a
very
thin
tape
©
Extremely
high
temperature
or
excessive
moisturn
base
which
may
become
tangled
around
the
capstan
or
pinch
roller
«
Excessive
dust
e
Tape
Stack
«
Direct
suntight
Before
putting
a
tape
into
the
deck,
take
up
any
stack
wilh
a
pencil
oF
¢
Magnetic
fields
(near
TV
sets
or
speakers
your
finger
tip.
This
precaution
prevents
the
tape
from
becoming
*
To
eliminate
tape
slack,
store
your
cassettes
in
cassette
cases
with
hub
entangled
around
the
capstan
or
pinety
roller,
stops
@ Accidental Erasure Prevention
All cassettes havo orasure provention tabs for each side. To protect
valuable recordings trom accidental or inadvertent erasure, remove the
tab for the appropriate side with a screwdriver or another tool
é
¢
To
record
on
a
tape
whose
orasura
prevention
tabs
have bean
removed,
cover
the
tab
hotes
with
adhesive
tape
Erasure prevention tab for side B

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AUTOMATIC TAPE SELECTION . SSascpcicdecet te
This Stereo Cassette Deck contains an automatic tape selector which
automatically selects the optimum bias and equalization for the tape in use.
This is accomplished by detection of the tape type detections holes in the
cassette housing.
PLAYBACK ar
@ ff. tape without tape type detection holes is used, the deck will
be set for normal tapes.
Detection holes
for metal tape
Detection holes for
chrome tape
The operations described below apply to deck A and deck B alike.
Set the Tape Monitor switch on your amplifier or receiver to the TAPE position.
The numbers in the Illustration below depict the order in which operation sieps are carried out.
.
® Switch on your amplifier or receiver.
.
.
AUTO REVERSE
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@ Press the POWER switch to the ON { m= ) position.
@ Press the EJECT ( @ ) buttan to apen the cassette compartment cover.
@ Load the cassette tape and close the cagsetta compartment cover.
@ Whan dataning to a tape that haa bean recorded with Dalby nolse
reduction, sat the DOLBY NA switch to match the system used at the
me of recording.
DOLBY NR
B OFF _C
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Ca)
© Press the Direction {4} button to select the direction of tape
transport.
Transport Direction indicator
Forward Dd
Reverse
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@ Select the type of tape transport with the REVERSE MODE switch.
REV.MOODE
x iz ABLAY
To flsten to one side only
Switch position
To listen to repeat playback
of both sides
To listen to continuous play
back of both sides and both decks.
@ Press the PLAY button to begin playback.
@ Press the stop { MB} button to stop the playback.
« In the continuous playback mode {REVERSE MODE set toC=)},
playback of both tape sides will be repeated 5 times and then stop
automatically,
¢ Hf different types of Dolby noise reduction are used for record and
playback, playback response will be adversely affected.
«© When power is turned off during tape transport, it may not be
possibie to remove the cassette by pressing the EJECT ( 4} button.
In this case, turn on power again before you press the EJECT { #)
button.
M@ RELAY PLAY (continuous playback of the tapes In deck A and deck B}
e Load a cassette Lape into dock A and B, and set the Dolby NR bulton correctly.
AUTO REVERSE
OO BAIT AT KAAX AO
@ REVERSE MODE set to “RELAY”
@ Press the PLAY button of the deck you first wish to listen to.
© To stop retay play, press the stop { M@) button of the deck currently
playing the tape.
« Relay play will play decks A and 8 in succession for 5 cycles, upon
which playback stops. When playback starts from deck B, when
switching to deck A, the first deck A playback cycte will be counted
as the second cycle. The completion of § cycles will always be at the
opposite side of the tape in deck B
MM MUSIC SEARCH SYSTEM
the music search system detects blank sections (lasting for at least 4
seconds} between selections in order to locate the beginning of selections
in the forward or reverse direction.
1. To advance from the current selection to the beginning of the next
selection (CUE)
Press the PLAY button, keep it pressed in, and press the Fast Forward
(DP ) button when the tape is travelling in the forward { D } direction.
Press the PLAY button, keep it pressed in, and press the Rewind ( 44)
button when the tape is travelling in the reverse ( 4 } direction
The tape transport indicator flashes,
the deck will skip the rest of the current selection and automatically
resume play from the beginning of the next selection.
2. To repeat playback from the beginning of the current selection
(REVIEW):
Prons the PLAY button, koop it prossod in, and press the Rewind ( 44}
button when the tape is travelling in the forward { > } direction.
Press the PLAY button, keep it pressed in, and press the Fast Forward
{ DP ) button when the tape is travelling in the reverse { < } direction.
The tape transport indicator flashes.
The deck wil! rewind the tape to the beginning of the current selection
and automatically resume play from that point.
This is very convenient for repeating piayback of the current selection.
Notes on Musle Search Operation:
The search functions operates by detecting comparatively long, blank
sections approximately 4 to 5 seconds long, in between recorded
selections. Therefore, the system may not operate normally in the
following cases:
¢ Recordings with discontinuous speech or conversation
Recordings with long periods of pianissimo {softly played music)
Recordings with iong silences.
Blank sections with a high level of noise.
Blank sections shorter than 4 seconds,
If noise-emitting appliances, such an ploctric racora, dolls, retageralors,
eic., are operated nearby.
@ REV close to the beginning of the program or CUE close to the ending.
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RECORDING
(DECK
B
only)
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PROPER
RECORDING
LEVEL
it
the
high
frequencies
{trabie
sounds)
aro
to
be
boosted,
tun
the
BIAS
A
too
high
recording
level
can
saturate
the
tape
and
cause
distortion.
FINE
controt
counter-clockwise
to
decrease
the
bias
current.
Turn
the
*
Switch
on
your
amplifier
or
receiver
and
the
source
component.
On
the
other
hand,
if
the
recording
level
is
set
too
low,
soft
passages
contro!
clockwisz
to
increase
bias
current.
will
be
marked
by
residual
noise.
A
proper
recording
evel
is
the
single
By
the
use
of
this
control,
you
can
record
tapes
with
a
frequency
®
Set the
Tape
Monitor
switch
on
your
amplifier
or
receiver
to
the
SOURCE
position.
4 :
most
important
factor
for
making
well
balanced
recordings.
response
that
will
perfectly
match
your
listening
taste.
Guideline for maximum recording level
TYPE
|
(Normal)
0
dB
level
on
peaks
3
Counterclockwise
TYPE
$1
(CrO2}
+1
dB
level
on
peaks
Z
_DENON
smeacr
sce
commen
cant
nts
one
DFW
80
TYPE
IV
(Metal)
+3
dB
level
on
peaks
4
een
CM
-_
:
=
=
>
Note;
Tho
opimum
recording
level
differs
deponding
on
the
program
E
Clockwise
O
A
O
source
and
the
typu
of
tape
used.
6
z
evcruseaon,
——
toh
Gee
ae
atest
sate
[4
FREQUENCY
(Hz)
AUTO
REVERSE
ciao
AUTO
REVERSE
ab
a>
Herren
cua
Wate
oy
aren
ou
rae
W@ RECORDING BIAS ADJUSTMENT
For
best
recording
results,
monitoring
during
recording
and
comparing
a
different recordings using your own judgement are essential.
The DENON cassette deck is equipped with a BIAS FINE control to
assist you in setting the proper bias for different types and brands of
lape.
Al
the
conter
stap-click
position,
the
deck
is
set
to
the
reference
REC/REC MUTE AND REC PAUSE Button
To record a S-second blank section during recording:
Press
the
REC/REC
MUTE
(@)
button.
A
5-second
blank
will
be
recorded
and
the
deck
will
enter
the
recording
standby
mode.
2.
To
record
a
$-second
blank
section
during
the
rocarding
standby
mode;
bias
level
for
Normal,
CrO,
and
Metal
tape,
If
the
resulting
recording
in
Press
the
REC/REC
MUTE
(@)
button
from
the
recording
standby
this
position
has
too
much
or
too
little
high
frequency
content,
mode.
A
5
second
blank
will
be
recorded
and
the
deck
will
enter
the
adjusting
tho
BIAS
FINE
contro}
can
be
useful
to
achieve
better
results.
recording
standby
mode
ayain.
3.
To
cancel
recording
of
blunk
space
Press
tho
REC
PAUSE
(I)
button,
Blank
space
recording
will
be
cancelled
and
the
deck
enters
the
recording
standby
mode.
@
Press
the
POWER
switch
to
the
ON
(
==
)
position.
Caution;
@
Load
the
cassette
tape.
©
8e
careful
not
to
erase
important
recordings
by
mistake.
Inadvertent
4,
To
extend
the
blank
section
with
another
5
seconds
or
more:
(Check
that
the
erasure
prevention
tabs
of
the
cassette
housing
have
start
of
recording
will
happen
in
the
following
cases:
Simply
press
the
REC/REC
MUTE
{@)
button
and
the
blank
section
will
not
been
broken
off.)
1.
Ifthe
PLAY
button
is
pressed
while
the
@
indicator
lights,
recording
be
increased
with
another
5
seconds
@®
Move
the
DOLBY
NR
switch
and
select
the
Dolby
NR
type
that
suits
the
starts.
recording
2.
lithe
PLAY
and
REC/REC
MUTE
(@)
button
are
pressed
at
the
same
DOLBY
NR
time,
recording
starts,
@
DIMMER
ADJUSTMENT
B_OFF_C
The
best
way
to
avoid
accidental
erasure
is
to
break
off
the
two
erasure
BIAS
FINE
With
the
ORW-580,
the
brightness
of
the
display
can
be
adjusted
in
seven steps.
To make the display brighter, press the B deck's fast forward ( DR }
button while holding in the B deck’s STOP button.
To
make
the
display
dimmer,
press
the
fast
rewind
(
44}
button
while
prevention tabs on the cassette housing.
@
ee
Direction
(€
>)
button
to
select
the
direction
of
tape
holding
in
the
STOP
button.
z
The
display
is
initially
set
to
the
maximum
brightness.
®
Select
the
type
of
tape
transport
with
the
REVERSE
MODE
switch,
prays:
¥
a
Mode
Switch
position
To
record
on
onty
one
side
os
To
continuously
record
on
both sides
Cl
or
RELAY
© Press the REC/REC MUTE ( @} button to set the recording pause mode,
The @W indicator will light up.
@ Adjust the recording level with the INPUT LEVEL control while watching
the Peak Level Meter
@® Press the PLAY button to start the recording,
The PLAY (<4 or PD) and the @ indicator will tight during recording.
@® To stop recording, press the stop { HH) button.
€9 To pause the recording, press the REC PAUSE (II) button. Press the
PLAY button to resume recording.
a
11
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DUBBING (from deck A to deck B)
* Switch on the amplifier or receiver
e@ Set the Tape Monitor switch on your amplifier or receiver to the TAPE position.
DENON wean wee of
AUTO REVERSE
AUTO REVERSE
van are CORRE reTTAE
@ Press the POWER switch to the ON ( am) position,
@® Load the cassette tape to be played in deck A and the one to be
recorded in deck B
@ Selact the type of tape transport with the REVERSE MODE switch,
REV.MODE
x CSD RELAY
Reverse mode Operation
Dubbing is performed only for one side.
ta The decks stop when either deck A or B
reaches the end of the tape,
The tape direction is reversed on each
CD deck when they reach the end of the tape.
(This is convenient for dubbing to a tape
with a different length.)
Durning dubbing of (he side facing you, the
deck that first reaches the end of the tape
will stand by until the other deck reaches the
end of the tape, then both decks will reverse
the tape direction together.
(Depending on the manufacturer, the length of
tapes having the same recording time may differ
somewhal. Setting this mode permits the arrange-
ment of the beginning portion of the opposite
side Of the taped
SYNCHRONIZED RECORDING FUNCTION — -_—
@ Convenient synchronized recording can be performed when used in
combination with a DENON CD player equipped for the synchronized
recording function
@ SYNCHRO Jack Connection Connect the SYNCHRO Jack with a DENON
CD player which is equipped with a SYNCHRO jack, then make a
synchronized recording. Use the connection cord supplied with this
cassette deck
@ Switch on your amplitier or receiver and the CD player,
» Set the tape Monitor switch on your amplifier or receiver to the source
position
42
@ to bayin normal speed dubbing, pross the OURBING SPELD NOKMAL
button, The DUB indicator will tight at thts time.
To high speed dubbing, press the DUBBING SPEED HIGH button
The HIGH indiculdr will fight at this time
® To stop dubbing, ipress the stop (MB) button of deck A or dock B
© When dock A is in the playback mode and deck B is in the stop
condition, setting deck B fe the recording pause mode will engage the
normal spoad dubbing pause mode. Oubbing is then startud by
pressing the PLAY button.
e Whon dubbing, the rocording level and the Dolby NA recording will be
tha same as those of the playback tape, regardless of the positions of
the INPUT LEVEL control and the DOLBY NR button:
© When sistuning to the playback sound during normal spood dubbing,
the DOLBY NR switch remains off even if it is pressed.
® The playback sound cannot be heard during high speed dubbing.
e Operation using the REC/REC MUTE ( @) and REC PAUSE (If) buttons of
deck B is permitted during normal speed dubbing.
* Buttons other than the stop (MB) button cannot be used during high
spoed dubbing
CD Player
”
DENON meee ano carvan som users ice DRW-400
CLHODLAY 1G A HX AAO)
AUTO REVERSE
Me aruorcanenes srt
@ Load the tape anto which you want to record into deck B, the disc you
want to recard into the CD ployer,
(2 Following the recotding ingtuctions en page 10, set the Dolby NR
wmode, the digetos, the reverse mode and the mput level.
@ Set the CO player to the stop or pause mode.
@rr the AEC/REC MUTE (@) button and REC PAUSE (I) button
or ty. The casuotte deck and CD player ure aulomatically wat
to the synchronized recording mode. The “SYNC” indicator lights on
the cassette deck and the synchronized recording mode is indicated on
the CO player.
(for details, rofer to the CD player's operating instructions.)
@ Jo slop synchronized recording, press the stop button on deck B and
slop button oo CD.
Tha synchronized recording mode is cancelled tor both the cassette
deck and CD player.
© To stop synchronized recording temporarily, press the stop button on
the CD player, A 5-second blank space is created on the tape, after
which Ihe recording pause mode is set. Tho "SYNC" indicator flashes.
To rosume synchronized recording, preas the PLAY button on the CD
player
TAPE COUNTER AND MEMORY STOP
COUNTER
RESET
wow | 8888
HIGH
ous
SYNC
6886 38
Note:
© if synchronized recording 1s slartad when the CO playar isin a mode
uther than the stop or pause wmode or when no chase ty pet, thu SYNC"
tockcator on the cassatie deck Hashes apd Ue recording padise Mode is
set until synchronized recording is possibly on the CO player
e In the synchronized recording mode, only the STOP button on deck B
will function
Caution:
¢ Do not set the cassette deck to the synchronized recording mode when
the CD player is in the play modu. Also, do not turn off the power of the
cassutte deck or the CD player during synchronized recording. Doing so
can result in malfunction
¢ During the editing operation, when using the uditng functions oo the
CD player, bo sure to select a tape with @ sufficiantly long recording
time.
For the CD player's editing functions, refer to the CO player's operating
instructions.
COUNTER
RESET
MEMORY
REC PAUSE
Parte
Dele
in]
RECTION RECAEC MUTE
1) Operation of the Tape Counter
{1) Press the RESET button to reset the counter to “9000”,
(7) By using the PLAY, FF, or REW functions, the reading of the
counter will change to indicate index position.
* During recording and playback operations, the counter is useful for
noting the location of existing programs or positions where
recording is to be started,
e The reading of this counter does not correspond with that of any
other deck.
{3) deck A and deck B have the memory of their own counter,
2} MEMORY STOP Operation
(1) During recording or playback, the Memory Stop feature can be
used to locate a particutar point on the tape. Press the COUNTER
RESET button at the desired point,
(2) Then Press the COUNTER MEMORY button, the MEMO indicator
lights.
(3) When the Rewind { #4 } button is pressed during forward tape
travel (D>), or the Fast Forward ( DP ) button is pressed during
reverse tapo travel (<J), the tape is rapidly rewound (or advanced)
unt! the counter indication of "0000" is reached.
© The Memory Stop feature will rewind or forward the tape to within
-5 counts in the forward ()) direction {from "0900" tg "-9925") and
to within +6 counts in the reverse {1} direction (from “9000” to
"0005"), Alter this, suveras seconds are required for corrective
operations.
* The Memory Stop function operates indepundentiy in both direc-
tions for deck A and deck 8
Caution:
if the memory stop operation is performed after repeated fast-
forwarding or rewinding, the tape may not stop at the proper position,
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4
4
2
4
TIMER RECORDING/PLAYBACK —_......
Timer
recording/playback
can
be
made
using
any
audio
timer
available
on
the
market,
Amplifier
DRW. 580
Wall outlet
On timer cacording/ playback
@ Timer recording procedure
Fun
eon ae
14
Mako
sure
the
connections
are
correct,
especialty
tho
power
supply
connections,
Turn “on” the power switch of each appliance.
Tune the desired station on tha tuner
Load
the
tape
for
tacording,
(Miler
nur
the
arose
pravention
tab
in
not
broken
off;
if
it
is,
cover
the
tule
with
plastic
tape).
Set the Dotby NR switch to the appropriate position
. Make sure the monitor switch to tho SOURCE position
Adjust the recording input level
Set the starting position of the tape
Set tho timer switch (TIMER) lo the "REC" sida
TIMER
REC OFF PLAY
—
10,
Set
the
audio
timer
to
the
dasired
time.
The
audio
timer
wilt
turn
the
power
supply
on
at
the
desired
time.
*
With
the
above
procedures,
timer
controlled
recording
can
be
made.
When
the
preset
time
comes,
the
power
is
supplied
and
the
FM
broadcast
can
be
recorded,
DOLBY
B
AND
C
NOISE
REDUCTION
SYSTEM
Speaker System
@ Timer playback procedure
er sen
Make
sure
the
connections
aro
correct,
espocially
the
power
supply
connections.
Turn “on” the power switch of each appliance.
Load the pre-recorded taps to be played back,
Sot the Dolby NA switchas to the appropriate poaitions.
Set
the
monitog
switch
of
the
Amplifier
to
the
TAPE
position.
Press
the
PLAY
{
b
)
button
and
playback
the
tape;
adjust
the
playback
tevel.
Pross the stop (M) button.
Set the
timer
switch
(TIMER)
to
the
“PLAY”
sido.
TIMER
REC OFF PLAY
8.
Set the
audio
timer
to
the
desired
time.
The
audio
timer
will
turn
the
power
supply
on
at
the
desired
time.
*
With
the
above
procedures,
timer
playback
can
be
accomplished.
When
the
preset
time
comes,
the
power
is
supptled
and
playback
will
start.
Note:
©
Please
read
the
operating
instructions
for
the
timer
before
use.
¢
if
the
timer
recording
or
playback
is
not
desired,
be
sure
to
switch
the
timer
awitch
(TIMER)
to
“OFF".
«
When
using
timers
that
allow
several
“on/off”
Operations,
timer
start
functioning
can
continue
an
unlimited
numbor
of
times
until
the
tape
in
the
machine
is
finished.
@
The
Dolby
noise
reduction
system
substantially
reduces
the
tape
background
noise
(hiss)
inherent
in
the
cassette
medium.
Dolby
B
NR
is
most
widely
in
use.
However
Dolby
C
NR
is
a
much
more
recent
devalopment
and
represents
significant
improvements
over
Dolby
B
NR
Tape
background
noise
consists
primadly
of
high
frequency
informa:
(ton,
which
is
particularly
annoying
during
soft
passages.
The
Dolby
NR
system
increases
the
level
of
low
volume
mid-
and
high-frequency
signals
during
recording
and
reduces
the
level
of
these
signals
by
an
identical
amount
during
playback.
As
a result,
the
playback
signal
is
identical
to
the
origina!
source,
but
the
level
of
background
noise
generated
by
the
tape
is
greatly
reduced.
WM
The
operating
principle
of
Dolby
C
NR
is
simitar
to
that
of
Dolby
B
NR
except
for
the
encoding/decoding
response
curves.
The
noise
reduc
tion
effect
obtained
with
Dolby
C
NR
is
up
to
20
dB,
compared
to
10
d@
with
Dolby
B
NR.
In
addition,
Dolby
C
NR
uses
an
anti-saturation
network
and
spectral
skewing
circuitry
for
a
significant
improvement
in
the
dynamic
range
of
the
mid.
to
high
frequoncion.
DOLBY
HX-PRO
HEADROOM
EXTENSION
SYSTEM
This
deck
is
equipped
with
the
Dolby
HX-PRO
headroom
extension
system
Since
the
system
functions
automatically
during
recording,
no
switching
operation
or
adjustment
is
required.
The
system
is
effective
with
any
type
of
Normal,
CrO,
and
Meta
tape.
The
Dolby
HX-PRO
headroom
extension
system
functions
during
recording
fo
raise
the
saturation
tevel
in
the
treble
range.
Therefore,
most
of
the
treble
range
components
distoried
or
lost
during
recording
on
convention
al
cassette
decks
are
more
faithfully
recorded
on
the
new
DENON
cassette
deck
MAINTENANCE soy ses :
@ Head Cleaning
After
long
usage,
tape
coating
or
dust
may
adhere
to
the
heads,
causing
deterioration
of
sound,
Therefore,
the
parts
depicted
in
the
illustration
should
be
cleanod
regutarly.
Use
a
cotton
swab
moistened
with
a
tape
head
cleaning
solution
(such
as
alcohol)
Note:
1,
Some
cloaning
cassettes
on
the
market
have
strong
abrasive
offocts
and
may
scratch
the
hoards.
Always
use
colton
swabs
instead
of
cleaning
cassettes.
2.
Sinco
the
use
of
metal
tape
is
apt
to
collect
mora
dust
on
the
heads,
the
heads
should
be
cleaned
more
often
to
anjoy
the
bost
possible
sound.
Features
of
the
Dolby
HX-PRO
Headroom
Extension
System
(1)
Performance
of
Normal
and
CrO;
tapes
can
be
improved
to
very
close
of
that
offered
by
Metal
tape.
(2)
The
dynamics
in
the
treble
range
are
improved
signifteantly.
{3}
Since
no
decoding
is
necessary
during
playback,
the
improved
sound
can
be
enjoyed
on
any
type
of
tape
deck,
including
portable
players
and
car
audio
systems.
(4)
The
system
functions
whother
the
Dolby
B/C
NK
systeny
is
engagad
or
not.
@ Cleaning the Pinch Rollers and Capstans
If
the
pinch
rollers
or
capstans
accumulate
dust,
tape
Uransport
may
become
unstable,
as
a
result
from
slippage,
during
tcording
ot
Playback.
Tho
tape
can
also
be
damaged
if
it
gets
entangled
in
the
capstan.
Clean these parts with a cotton swab or a
tape haad cleaning solution (such as a:
M@ Demagnetizing the Heads
The
heads
will
become
magnetized
after
long
usage
or
it
strongly
magnotized
abjects
are
brought
naar
them.
The
result
isa
generation
of
noise,
loss
of
tho
high
frequency
range,
and
in
axtrame
cases
erasure
of
trobie
componenta
on
pre-recorded
tapes
ie
combination
with
added
noise.
Thus,
the
heads
should
be
demagnetized
at
regular
intervals.
(Head
domagnetizers
are
separately
available
from
your
dealer.)
@ How to Demagnetize the Tape Heads
1, Turn off the power.
2.
Turn
on
the
demagnetizer
while
it
is
at
Ieast
30
cm
away
from
the
heads.
Bring
the
damagnetizer
near
the
hoads
and
slowly
move
it
in
small
circles
four
or
five
times
in
front
of
each
head,
making
sure
you
do
not
touch
them.
3.
Slowly
move
the
demagnetizer
away
and
turn
it
off
whnn
itis
at
Joast
30
cm
away
from
the
heads,
off cloth moistened with a
Hol)
15
O8S-Mya a

TROUBLESHOOTING .. .. ——
Check the foflowing before you draw the conclusion that your Stereo Cassette Deck is malfunctioning.
1. Are all the connections correct?
2. Are all system components being operated correctly in accordance with the operating instructions?
3. Are the speakers and amplifier/receiver functioning correctly?
if the tape deck still does not function properly, check the symptom against the list below. If the symptom does not correspond to the check list, please contact
your DENON dealer.
Seeds seins
Problem Cause Remedy
Tape does not run « Power cord is disconnected. @ Check power cord.
« Tape is loose. e Tighten tape with a pencil, etc.
e® Cassette is not toaded properly. e@ Load cassette properly.
« Defective cassette. ® Replace cassette.
Tape is not recorded when REC/REC MUTE (@} e No cassette is loaded. @ Load cassette.
button is pressed e Erase prevention tabs are broken off. e Cover holes with adhesive tape.
Sound is warbled and distorted. « Heads, capstan or pinch roller ara dirty. e Clean them.
@ Tape is wound too tight @ Fast forward of rewind to jioosen tape
winding.
e Recording input level is too high. e Adjust recording input levet.
e Tape is worn out and has “drop-outs”. e Replace tape.
Excessive noise e Tape is worn. e@ Roplace them,
@ Heads, capstan or pinch roller are dirty. e Cloan them
e Heads ara magnetized. e Demagnetize heads.
*@ Recording input level is too tow. e Adjust recording input level.
High frequency range (treble) is emphasized.
Dolby NR switch is set improperly.
Set Dolby NR Switch properly.
High frequency range (treble) is lost.
Heads are dirty.
Tape is worn.
Clean them.
Replace tape.
The cassette tape cannot be removed
L.. . See ew, igh eee
If the POWER switch is turned off either
during recording or playback and the unit is
stopped, there may be cases when the
cassette cannot be removed, even if the
EJECT ( & } button is pressed
Turn the POWER switch ON (=) again, and
then press the STOP { MM} button.
Now, press the EJECT { & | button to
remove the cassette tape.
SPECIFICATIONS —__
Type Vertical tape loading; 4-track 2-channel Input
stereo dorible cassette dock UNE
Heads Play back head x 1 recording/playback head x 1
Erase head (Double-gap ferrite} x 1 Output
Motors DC servo motor x 2 LINE
Tape Speed 4.8 cm/sec.
Fast Forward,
Rewind Time Approx. 100 sec. with a C-60 cassette PHONES
Recording Bias Approx 106 kHz
Overall S/N Ratio
{at 3% THD levet) Dolby C NR on; more than 74 dB (CCIR/ARM) Power Supply
Overall Frequency Power Consumption
Response 20 - 17,000 Hz +3 dB (at ~20 dB, Metal tapo) Dimensions
Channel Seperation
Wow & Flutter
Moro than 40 dB {at 1 kHz)
0.08% WAMS, +0.14% w. peak Weight
80 mV {~20 dBm) Input fevel at maximum
Input impedance: 50 kQ/kohms unbalanced
775 mV (0 dB) output fevel at maximum
{with 47 kQ/kohms load, recorded level of
200 pwb/mm)
1,2 mW output level at maximum
{optimum load impedance
8 Q/ohms ~ 1.2kQ/kobms)
60 Hz, voltage is shown on rating tabel
16W
434 (W) x 136 (H} x 263 (0} mm
{17-3/32" x 0-00/00" x 00-00/00"}
4.0 kg (00 Ibs)
* Above specifications and design are subject to change without prior notice.
Best results will bo obtained with use of DENON GR Series cassetie topes.
Dolby noise reduction and HX Pro headroom extension manufactured under ficense from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. HX Pro originated by
Bang & Olufsen.
“DOLBY”, the doubie-D symbol 0G and “HX PRO” are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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(5)
(6)
DISASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
How
to
Remove
the
Front
PANEL
A'ssy
Remove
the
six
screws
(SPECIAL
SCREW)
(101)
in
the
side
of
the
top
cover
(35).
Move
the
top
cover
to
the
rear
and
rise
it
to
remove it.
Disconnect all lead connectors.
C.
Mecha
(A)
_—_—P.B.
Head
wire
~
CB131 Audio
P.W.
board
C.
Mecha
(B)
{
ERASE
Head
wire
—-
CB143
Power
P.W.
board
PB/REC
Head
wire
—-
CB141
Audio
PW.
board
Display
CW121-1A
—
CN121-2A
P.W.
board
|
CW121-1B
—
CN121-2B
Remove the Volume knob (26).
Remove the screw (3X8CBTS(P)-B) (103).
Remove the screw (3X8CBTS(S)-B) (102).
Remove
the
two
Hooks
on
the
bottom,
Front
Panel
Ass’y
can
be
| Audio P.W. board
removed towards the front.
2.
3hooks on the bottom
ot rear panel
How
to
Remove
the
Cassette
Mechanisms
Remove
the
four
mechanism
retaining
screws
(3X8CBTS(P)-B)
(103),
(3X8CBTS(S)-B)
(102)
and
take
out
C.
Mechanism
(A)
(22)
and
C.
Mechanism
(B)
(23).
3.
(1)
(2)
How
to
Remove
the
Display
P.W.
board
Disconnect
leads
connectors.
C. Mecha (A) — CN242
C. Mecha (B) — CN241
Remove
the
six
Display
P.W.
board
tetaining
screws
(3X8CBTS(P)-B)
(103)
and
take
out
the
Display
P.W.
board.
Display P.W. board
How
to
Remove
the
Cassette
Door
Remove
the
Mini
Damper
(11)
retaining
screw
(3X8CBTS(P)-B)
(103)
and
take
out
the
Mini
Damper
(11).
Hold
the
legs
of
the
CASSETTE
BOX
folded
inwards
and
pull
up
to
remove
the
CASSETTE
BOX
(13)
and
BOX
SPRING
(15)
(16).
Front
surface
of
front
ass'y