Denon DRW840 - Stereo Double Cassette Deck User manual

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STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK
DRW-840
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
MODE D’EMPLOI
ISTRUZIONI PER L’USO
INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACION
GEBRUIKSAANWIJZING
BRUKSANVISNING
INSTRUCOES DE OPERACAO
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Avoid high temperatures
Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when
installed on a rack.
Vermeiden Sie hohe Temperaturen
Beachten Sie, da& eine zureichende Luftzir-
kulation gewdhrleistet wird, wenn das
Gerat auf ein Regal gestelit wird.
Eviter des températures élevées
Tenir compte d'une dispersion de chaleur
suffisante lors de |'installation sur une
étagére.
Evitate di esporre l’unita a temperature
alte.
Assicuratevi che ci sia un’adeguata disper-
sione del calore quando installate |’unita in
un mobile per componenti audio.
Evite altas temperaturas
Permite la suficiente dispersion del calor
cuando esta instalado en la consola.
Vermijd hoge temperaturen.
Zorg voor een degelijk hitteafvoer indien
het apparaat op een rek wordt geplaatst.
Undvik héga temperaturer.
Se till att det finns mdjlighet till god
varmeavledning vid montering i ett rack.
Evite temperaturas altas
Conceda suficiente dispersao de calor
quando o equipamento for instalado numa
prateleira.
Handle the power cord carefully.
Hold the plug when unplugging the cord.
Gehen Sie vorsichtig mit dem Netzkabel
um.
Halten Sie das Kabel am Stecker, wenn Sie
den Stecker herausziehen.
Manipuler le cordon d’alimentation avec
précaution.
Tenir la prise lors du débranchement du
cordon.
Manneggiate il filo di alimentazione con
cura.
Agite per la spina quando scollegate i] cavo
dalla presa.
Maneje el cordon de energia con cuidado.
Sostenga el enchufe cuando desconecte el
cordén de energia.
Hanteer het netsnoer voorzichtig.
Houd het snoer bij de stekker vast wanneer
deze moet worden aan- of losgekoppeld.
Hantera natkabeln varsamt.
Hall i kabeln nar den kopplas fran el-
uttaget.
Manuseie com cuidado o fio condutor de
energia.
Segure a tomada ao desconectar o fio.
NOTE ON USE/HINWEISE ZUM GEBRAUCH/ OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION
NOTE SULL’'USO/NOTAS SOBRE EL USO/ALVORENS TE GEBRUIKEN/OBSERVERA
OBSERVACOES QUANTO AO USO
Keep the set free from moisture, water, and
dust.
Halten Sie das Gerat von Feuchtigkeit,
Wasser und Staub fern.
» Protéger l'appareil contre I’humidité, l'eau
et la poussiére.
Tenete I’unita lontana dall’umidita, dall‘ac-
qua e dalla polvere.
Mantenga el equipo libre de humedad,
agua y polvo.
Laat geen vochtigheid, water of stof in het
apparaat binnendringen.
Utsatt inte apparaten for fukt, vatten och
damm.
Mantenha o aparelho livre de qualquer
umidade, agua ou poeira.
Unplug the power cord when not using the
set for long periods of time.
Wenn das Gerat eine langere Zeit nicht
verwendet werden soll, trennen Sie das
Netzkabel vom Netzstecker.
Débrancher le cordon d’alimentation Jors-
que l'appareil n’est pas utilisé pendant de
longues périodes.
Disinnestate il filo di alimentazione quando
avete l'intenzione di non usare il filo di
alimentazione per un lungo periodo di
tempo.
Desconecte el cordén de energia cuando
no utilice el equipo por mucho tiempo.
Neem altijd het netsnoer uit het stopkon-
takt wanneer het apparaat gedurende een
lange periode niet wordt gebruikt.
Koppla ur natkabeln om apparaten inte
kommer att anvandas i lang tid.
Desligue o fio condutor de forga quando o
apareltho nao tiver que ser usado por um
longo periodo.
*(For sets with ventilation holes)
Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.
Die Beliftungséffnungen durfen nicht ver-
deckt werden.
Ne pas obstruer les trous d’aération.
Non coprite i fori di ventilazione.
No obstruya los orificios de ventilacion.
De ventilatieopeningen mogen niet worden
beblokkeerd.
Tapp inte til! ventilationséppningarna.
Nao obstrua os orificios de ventilagao.
Do not let foreign objects in the set.
Keine fremden Gegenstande in das Gerat
kommen ltassen.
Ne pas laisser des objets étrangers dans
l'appareil.
E’ importante che nessun oggetto é inserito
all’interno dell’unita.
No deje objetos extrafos dentro del
equipo.
Laat geen vreemde voorwerpen in dit
apparaat vallen.
Se till att frammande foremal inte tranger
in i apparaten.
Nao deixe objetos estranhos no aparelho.
Do not let insecticides, benzene, and thin-
ner come in contact with the set.
Lassen Sie das Gerat nicht mit Insektiziden,
Benzin oder Verdinnungsmitteln in Be-
ruhrung kommen.
Ne pas mettre en contact des insecticides,
du benzéne et un diluant avec l'appareil.
Assicuratevvi che l'unita non venga in
contatto con insetticidi, benzolo o solventi,
No permita el contacto de insecticidas,
gasolina y diluyentes con el equipo.
Laat geen insektenverdelgende middelen,
benzine of verfverdunner met dit apparaat
in kontakt komen.
Se till att inte insektsmedel pa spraybruk,
bensen och thinner kommer i kontakt med
apparatens hdlje.
Nao permita que inseticidas, benzina e
dissolvente entrem em contacto com 0
aparelho.
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Never disassemble or modify the set in any
way.
Versuchen Sie niemals das Gerat auseinan-
der zu nehmen oder auf jegliche Art zu
verandern.
Ne jamais démonter ou modifier |'appareil
d'une maniére ou d'une autre.
Non smontate mai, né modificate l’unita in
nessun modo.
Nunca desarme o modifique el equipo de
ninguna manera.
Nooit dit apparaat demonteren of op
andere wijze modifiéren.
Ta inte isdér apparaten och férs6k inte
bygga om den.
Nunca desmonte ou modifique o aparelho
de alguma forma.

FRONT PANEL PANEL FRONTAL
FRONTPLATTE VOORPANEEL
PANNEAU AVANT FRAMSIDA
PANNELLO ANTERIORE PAINEL FRONTAL

IMPORTANT TO SAFETY
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 damage or deform the power supply cord. If it is damaged or
deformed, it may cause electric shock or malfunction when used. When
removing it from wall outlet, be sure to remove by holding the plug
attachment and not by pulling the cord.
Do not open the top cover
In order to prevent electric shock, do not open the top cover.
If problems occur, contact your DENON DEALER.
Do not place anything inside
Do not place metal objects or spill liquid inside the cassette tape deck.
Electric shock or malfunction may result.
Please, record and retain the Model name and serial number of your set
shown on the rating label.
Model No. DRW-840
Serial No.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT 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.
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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 risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user of the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instruction in the literature accompanying the ap-
pliance.
e NUR FUR EUROPAISCHE MODELLE
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e FOR U.S.A. & CANADA MODEL ONLY
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.
e POUR LES MODELES AMERICAINS ET CANADIENS UNIQUEMENT
ATTENTION
POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE
FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR UNE PRISE DE
COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT, SAUF Si LES
LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER
AUCUNE PARTIE A DECOUVERT.
IMPORTANT (BRITISH MODEL ONLY)
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the
following code:
Blue: Neutral Brown: Live
The colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in
your plug proceed as follows.
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
(AUSTRALIAN MODEL ONLY)
To ensure safe operation, the three-pin plug supplied must be
connected only with a standard three-pin power point which is
effectively earthed through the normal household wiring.
Extension cords used with the equipment must be three-core and
be correctly wired to provide connection to earth. Wrongly wired
extension cords are a major cause of fatalities.
The fact that the equipment operates satisfactorily does not imply
that the power point is earthed and that the installation is
completely safe. For your safety, if in any doubt about the effective
earthing of the power point, contact a qualified electrician.
Konformitatserklarung
Die DENON Electronic GmbH
HalskestraBe 32
4030 Ratingen 1
Erklart als Hersteller/Importeur, da& das in dieser Bedienungsanleitung beschriebene Gerat den Technischen Vorschriften fir Ton- und
Fernseh-Rundfunkempfanger nach der Amtsblattverfligung 868/1989 (Amtsblatt des Bundesministers fur Post und Telekommunikation vom 31. 8.
1989) entspricht.

Thank you very much for purchasing the DENON component
stereo cassette tape deck.
DENON proudly presents this advanced tape deck to audiophiles
and music lovers as a further proof of DENON’s non-
compromising pursuit of the ultimate in sound quality. The high
quality performance and easy operation are certain.to provide
you with many hours of outstanding listening pleasure.
— TABLE OF CONTENTS —
e Leave your entire system (including this cassette deck) turned off unti!
all connections between the deck and other components have been
completed.
Receiver or amplifier
M Connecting the Deck to an Amplifier
e Before connecting the deck to your amplifier, please review your
amplifier’s instruction manual.
e Use the white plugs for the left channel and red plugs for the right
channel.
M Tape Dubbing
e 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.
ENGLISH
Please check to make sure the following items are included with
the main unit in the carton:
FEATURES
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CONNECTION
Cassette deck
ty This jack is for the synchro-
nized recording function only.
Do not plug in microphones,
headphones nor other plugs.
Power supply (=
outlet. {=!
50/60 Hz
Connecting Headphones
To listen through headphones, plug your headphones into the PHONES
jack,
Installation Precautions
If the deck is placed near an amplifier, TV or tuner, noise (induced hum)
or beat interference may result, especially during FM or AM reception.
lf this occurs, place the deck further away from other components or
reorient its position.

NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF 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 in a stand-by (non-operative} mode for approx-
imately 2 seconds after it is switched on.
Eject Button (EJECT & )
Press this button to open the cassette compartment cover. When
the tape is running, press the STOP ( MM ) 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.
Counter Display Deck A/B Selector
(COUNTER A/B)
Press this button to switch the tape counter display between deck A
and deck B.
Counter Memory Button (MEMO)
When this button is pressed during forward tape travel (>), fast
rewinding ( €4 ) will stop automatically at the tape counter position
“0000”.
When this button is pressed during reverse tape travel (<), fast
forwarding ( PP ) will stop automatically at the tape counter
position “0000”. See page 12.
Dolby NR Switch (DOLBY NR)
To record or playback tapes with Dolby B- or C-type noise reduction,
set this switch to “B” or “C”. Turn it off when not using the Dolby
NR system.
Reverse Mode Button (REV. MODE)
Select the type of tape transport. The reverse mode canbe set to
=" {one side), CZ) (continuous playback), RELAY (relay
playback).
If you further press the button during the display, the reverse mode
will change in the following cycle.
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Tape Transport Buttons
Dubbing Speed Buttons (DUBBING 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 10.
Bias Fine Contro! (BIAS FINE)
(For Normal, CrO, and Metal tape)
Use this control to fine-adjust the bias. Standard bias is obtained at
the center click-stop position. See page 9.
Input Level Control (INPUT LEVEL) 2
This knob adjusts the recording input level. It affects the level in
both channels. See page 8.
Cassette Compartment Cover
if 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 ohms.
Remote Sensor (REMOTE SENSOR)
With the cassette deck the remote control 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 selector button.
When operating the B deck with remote control units equipped with
an A/B selector button, press A/B selector button before pressing
the operation button.
Twin Recording Button (TWIN REC)
Pressing this button will set both deck A and B to the recording
pause mode. See page 10.
PLAY Play Button Press to playback tape.
| Stop Button Press to stop the tape in any mode.
S| Fast Rewind Button Press for fast rewind.
[ »> Fast Forward Button Press for fast forwarding.
Press the REC/REC MUTE (@) button and PLAY button simultaneously to start
e Rec/Rec Mute recording. If only the REC/REC MUTE (@) button is pressed, the deck enters the
REC/REC MUTE Button Recording Pause mode. Pressing this button in the Recording Pause mode will start
Auto Rec Mute, and a 5-second silent space is recorded onto the tape. See page 9.
i Press this button to enter the recording pause mode from the recording or recording
REC PAUSE Rec Pause Button mute mode. This button can only be used during recording. See page 9.
+> Direction Button Changes the tape transport direction from forward “Pb” to reverse “q”, and vice versa.

@ Display
Indicators with an encircled number light up when the correspond-
ing button is pressed.
Synchro Rec Indicator See page 11
Remote Control Indicator
Lights up when the remote control is operated.
Tape Counter
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Deck B Tape Transport Indicators
Fluorescent Peak Level Meter
Indicates the recording and playback signal levels for
the left and right channels.
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Relay Mode indicator
Reverse Mode Indicator
Dubbing Speed Indicators
Memory Indicator
Counter Display Deck A/B Selection Indicators
CASSETTE TAPES
@ Handling Precautions
e C-120 Cassettes
C-120 cassette tapes are not recommended as they use a very thin tape
base which may become tangled around the capstan or pinch roller.
e Tape Slack
Before putting a tape into the deck, take up any slack with a pencil or
your finger tip. This precaution prevents the tape from becoming
entangled around the capstan or pinch roller.
AUTOMATIC TAPE SELECTION
@ Storage Precautions
Do not store cassette tapes in a place where they will be subject to:
« Extremely high temperature or excessive moisture
e Excessive dust
e Direct sunlight
e Magnetic fields (near TV sets or speakers)
e Toeliminate tape slack, store your cassettes in cassette cases with hub
stops
H@ Accidental Erasure Prevention
All cassettes have erasure prevention tabs for each side. To protect
valuable recordings from accidental or inadvertent erasure, remove the
tab for the appropriate side with a screwdriver or another tool.
e To record on a tape whose erasure prevention tabs have been
removed, cover the tab holes with adhesive tape.
Erasure prevention tab for side A
Erasure prevention tab for side B
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.
e If atape without tape type detection holes is used, the dexk will
be set for normal tapes.
Detection holes
for metal tape ;
Detection holes fo Fr
chrome tape

PLAYBACK
e The operations described below apply to deck A and deck B alike.
e Switch on your amplifier or receiver.
e Set the Tape Monitor switch on your amplifier or receiver to the TAPE
position.
e The numbers in the illustration below depict the order in which
operation steps are carried out.
@ Press the POWER switch @ to the ON ( -m } position.
@ Press the EJECT ( # ) button @ to open the cassette compartment cover
@.
(6) Load the cassette tape and close the cassette compartment cover @.
@ When listening to a tape that has been recorded with Dolby noise
reduction, set the DOLBY NR switch @ to match the system used at the
time of recording.
Dolby NR System Switch Setting
OFF
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DOLBY NR
DOLBY NR
OFF
OFF : A
DOLBY NR
©® Press the Direction (>) button @ to select the direction of tape
transport.
Indicator
Transport Direction
Forward
Reverse
© Select the type of tape transport with the REVERSE MODE button @.
Indicator
To listen to one side only
To listen to repeat playback
of both sides
To listen to continuous playback
of both sides and both decks. RELAY
@ Press the PLAY button ® to begin playback. The PLAY (<) or >)
indicator will light during playback.
Press the stop ( ll) button ® to stop the playback.
e In the continuous playback mode (REVERSE MODE set to C2},
playback of both tape sides will be repeated 5 times and then stop
automatically.
e lf different types of Dolby noise reduction are used for record and
playback, playback response will be adversely effected.
@ When power is turned off during tape transport, it may not be
possible to remove the cassette by pressing the EJECT ( & ) button.
n this case, turn on power again before you press the EJECT ( 4}
button,
i RELAY PLAY (continuous playback of the tapes in deck A and deck B)
e Load a cassette tape into deck A and B, and set the Dolby NR switch
correctly.
@ REVERSE MODE set to “RELAY” @.
@ Press the PLAY button ® of the deck you first wish to listen to.
The PLAY indicator of the deck playing back the tape will light up. ;
@ To stop relay play, press the stop ( Il} button ® of the deck currently
playing the tape.
e Relay play will play decks A and B 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 cycle will be counted
as the second cycle. The completion of 5 cycles will always be at the
opposite side of the tape in deck B.
@ 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 simultaneously with the Fast Forward ({ PP )
button when the tape is travelling in the forward ([>) direction. Press
the PLAY button simultaneously with the Rewind ( 44 ) button when
the tape is travelling in the reverse (<]) direction.
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:
Press the PLAY button simultaneously with the Rewind ( 44 ) button
when the tape is travelling in the forward (>) direction. Press the PLAY
button simultaneously with the Fast Forward ( PP ) button when the
tape is travelling in the reverse (<j) direction.
The deck will rewind the tape to the beginning of the current selection
and automatically resume play from that point.
This is very convenient for repeating playback of the current selection.
Notes on Music Search Operation:
The search functions operates by detecting comparatively jong, 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 long silences.
Blank sections with a high level of noise.
Biank sections shorter than 4 seconds.
If noise-emitting appliances, such as electric razors, drills, refrigerators,
etc., are operated nearby.
e REV close the beginning of the program or CUE close to the ending.

RECORDING
ENGLISH
e The operations described below apply to deck A and deck B alike.
e Switch on your amplifier or receiver and the source component.
e Set the Tape Monitor switch on your amplifier or receiver to the
SOURCE position.
@ Press the POWER switch @ to the ON { = ) position.
@ Load the cassette tape @, @.
(Check that the erasure prevention tabs of the cassette housing have
not been broken off.)
@ Set the DOLBY NR switch @ to the appropriate position.
Recording with Dolby Bee
NR type B S
DOLBY NR
Recording with Dolby Pm
NR type C @
DOLBY NR
Recording without
Dolby NR
DOLBY NR
@ Press the Direction (4>) button @ to select the direction of tape
transport,
© Select the type of tape transport with the REVERSE MODE button @.
C2) or RELAY
© Press the REC/REC MUTE (@) button @® to set the recording pause
mode. The @II 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 (<] or ) and the @ indicator will light during recording.
© To stop recording, press the stop ( Ml) button ©.
@ To pause the recording, press the REC PAUSE (If) button @®. Press the
PLAY button @ to resume recording.
| Mode Indicator
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To record on only one side
To continuously record
on both sides
OUTPUT LEVEL (dB)
Caution:
e Be careful not to erase important recordings by mistake. Inadvertent
start of recording will happen in the following cases:
1. If the PLAY button is pressed while the @ indicator lights, recording
starts.
2. If the PLAY and REC/REC MUTE (@) button are pressed at the same
time, recording starts.
The best way to avoid accidental erasure is to break off the two erasure
prevention tabs on the cassette housing.
M@ PROPER RECORDING LEVEL
A too high recording level can saturate the tape and cause distortion.
On the other hand, if the recording level is set too low, soft passages
will be marked by residual noise. A proper recording level is the single
most important factor for making well balanced recordings.
Guideline for maximum recording level
TYPE I (Normal)
TYPE II (CrOz)
TYPE IV (Metal)
0 dB level on peaks
+1 dB level on peaks
+3 dB level on peaks
Note: The optimum recording level differs depending on the program
source and the type of tape used.
Hi RECORDING BIAS ADJUSTMENT
For best recording results, monitoring during recording and comparing
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
tape. At the center stop-click position, the deck is set to the reference
bias level for Normal, CrO2 and Metal tape. If the resulting recording in
this position has too much or too little high frequency content,
adjusting the BIAS FINE control can be useful to achieve better results.
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BIAS FINE
If the high frequencies (treble sounds) are to be boosted, turn the BIAS
FINE control counter-clockwise to decrease the bias current. Turn the
control clockwise to increase bias current.
By the use of this control, you can record tapes with a frequency
response that will perfectly match your listening taste.
Counterclockwise
Clockwise
FREQUENCY (Hz)
Mi REC/REC MUTE AND REC PAUSE Button
To record a 5-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.
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2. To record a 5-second blank section during the recording standby mode:
Press the REC/REC MUTE (@) button from the recording standby
mode. A 5 second blank will be recorded and the deck will enter the
recording standby mode again.
3. To cancel recording of blank space:
Press the REC PAUSE (I) button. Blank space recording will be
cancelled and the deck enters the recording standby mode.
4. To extend the blank section with another 5 seconds or more:
Simply press the REC/REC MUTE (@) button and the blank section will
be increased with another 5 seconds.

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Mi TWIN RECORDING (simultaneous recording on deck A and deck B)
This is a convenient feature for recording the same program source
onto two tapes at the same time.
e Load cassette tapes into both deck A and B. Set the Dolby NR switch @
and the REVERSE MODE button @.
@ Press the TWIN REC button @. The Gb indicator will light up and
both decks will enter the recording pause mode.
@ Adjust the INPUT LEVEL control @ for the best recording input levels
while watching the Peak Level Meter.
@® Press the PLAY button @® of deck B to start twin recording.
@ To stop twin recording, press the STOP ( Mf) button ® of each deck.
e By pressing the deck B REC PAUSE (I) button or the REC/REC MUTE
(@) button, the recording pause or recording mute mode on both decks
can be set automatically.
The deck A (NH) and (@) buttons cannot be used.
e To set the twin recording mute mode from the twin recording pause
mode, press the REC/REC MUTE button (@) on deck B for at least 0.5
seconds.
e The retay mode cannot be set with the REVERSE MODE button when in
the twin recording mode.
DUBBING (from deck A to deck B)
e Switch on the amplifier or receiver.
e Set the Tape Monitor switch on your amplifier or receiver to the TAPE
position.
@ Press the POWER switch @ to the ON ( -m ) position.
@ Load the cassette tape to be played in deck A and the one to be
recorded in deck B @, @.
@ Select the type of tape transport with the REVERSE MODE button @.
Reverse mode Operation
Dubbing is performed only for one side.
The decks stop when either deck A or B
reaches the end of the tape.
The tape direction is reversed on each
C5 deck when they reach the end of the tape.
i (This is convenient for dubbing to a tape
with a different length.)
RELAY During dubbing of the 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
somewhat. Setting this mode permits the arrange-
ment of the beginning portion of the opposite
side of the tape.)
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M RELAY RECORDING (continues recording from deck A to deck B)
To record a long program, start recording on deck A, and when both
sides of the tape in deck A have been recorded, the relay recording
feature continues to record on the tape in deck B.
e Load cassette tapes into decks A and B, and set the Dolby NR switch.
@ REVERSE MODE set to “RELAY” @.
The RELAY indicator will light.
Recording Order
Deck A Deck B |
Side facing you 6
Side facing you
~+ Opposite side i
-+ Opposite side
@ Press the REC/REC MUTE (@) button ® of deck A to set the recording
pause mode.
@ Adjust the INPUT LEVEL contro! @ for the best recording input level
while watching the Peak Level Meter.
@ Press the PLAY button ® of deck A to start relay recording.
© To stop relay recording, press the STOP ( ll) button ® of the deck that
is recording.
@ To begin normal speed dubbing, press the DUBBING SPEED NORMAL
button @. The DUB indicator will light at this time.
To high speed dubbing, press the DUBBING SPEED HIGH button @.
The HIGH indicator will light at this time.
© To stop dubbing, press the stop ( HM ) button ® of deck A or deck B.
e When deck A is in the playback mode and deck B is in the stop
condition, setting deck B to the recording pause mode will engage the
normal speed dubbing pause mode. Dubbing is then started by
pressing the PLAY button.
e When dubbing, the recording level and the Dolby NR coding will be the
same as those of the playback tape, regardiess of the positions of the
INPUT LEVEL control and the DOLBY NR switch.
e When listening to the playback sound during normai speed dubbing,
set the DOLBY NR switch to match the Dolby NR system with which the
playback tape was recorded. This will assure correct sound reproduc-
tion, but does not affect the recording.
e 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.
e Buttons other than the stop { Ml) button cannot be used during high
speed dubbing.

SYNCHRONIZED RECORDING FUNCTION
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e Convenient synchronized recording can be performed when used in
combination with a DENON CD player equipped for the synchronized
recording function.
e 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
e Switch on your amplifier or receiver and the CD player.
e Set the tape Monitor switch on your amplifier or receiver to the source
position.
@ Load the tape onto which you want to record into Deck B, the disc you
want to record into the CD player.
@ Following the recording instructions on page 9, set the Dolby NR mode,
the direction, the reverse mode and the input level.
@® Set the CD player to the stop or pause mode.
@ Press the REC/REC MUTE (@) button and REC PAUSE (H) button
simultaneously. The cassette deck and CD player are automatically set
to the synchronized recording mode. The “Ml” indicator lights on the
cassette deck and the synchronized recording mode is indicated on the
CD player.
(For details, refer to the CD player's operating instructions.)
® To stop synchronized recording, press the stop button on Deck B.
The synchronized recording mode is cancelled for 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 the recording pause mode is set. The “MB” indicator flashes.
To resume synchronized recording, press the PLAY button on the CD
player.
CD player
Cassette deck
Note:
e If synchronized recording is started when the CD player is in a mode
other than the stop or pause mode or when no disc is set, the “J”
. indicator on the cassette deck flashes and the recording pause mode is
set until synchronized recording is possible on the CD player.
e In the synchronized recording mode, only the STOP button on Deck B
and the STOP, FF and REW buttons on Deck A will function.
* Caution:
e Do not set the cassette deck to the synchronized recording mode when
the CD player is in the play mode. Also, do not turn off the power of the
cassette deck or the CD player during synchronized recording. Doing so
can result in malfunction.
e During the editing operation, when using the editing functions on the
CD player, be sure to select a tape with a sufficiently long recording
time.
For the CD player’s editing functions, refer to the CD player's operating
instructions.
@ TWIN SYNCHRONIZED RECORDING
This is a convenient feature for synchronized recording the same
program source onto two tapes at the same time.
e Load cassette tapes into both deck A and deck B. Set the Dolby NR,
the direction, the reverse mode and the input level.
@ Set the CD player to the stop or pause mode.
@ Press the TWIN REC button. The indicator will light up and both
decks will enter the recording pause mode.
@ Press the REC/REC MUTE (@) button @® and REC PAUSE (H) button ®
of deck B simultaneously. The cassette deck and CD player are
automatically set to the twin synchronized recording mode.
The “Ml” indicator lights on the cassette deck and the synchronized
recording mode is indicated on the CD player.
@ Stop synchronized recording, press the STOP button on both deck A
and B.
® To stop twin synchroized recording temporarily, press the stop button
on the CD player. A 5-seconds blank space is created on the tape, after
which
the
recording
pause
mode
is
set.
The
"I"
indicator
flashes.
To
resume twin synchronized recording, press the PLAY button on the CD
player.
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TAPE COUNTER AND MEMORY STOP
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DOLBY B AND C NOISE REDUCTION SYSTEM
DOLBY HX-PRO HEADROOM EXTENSION SYSTEM
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Operation of the Tape Counter
(1) Press the RESET button to reset the counter to “0000”.
(2) By using the PLAY, FF, or REW functions, the reading of the
counter will change to indicate index position.
e 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.
Operate COUNTER A/B to change Deck A or B to display its
counter.
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
development and represents significant improvements over Dolby B
NR.
Tape background noise consists primarily of high frequency informa-
tion, 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 original source, but the level of background noise
generated by the tape is greatly reduced.
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 Metal tape.
The Dolby HX-PRO headroom extension system functions during recording
to raise the saturation level in the treble range. Therefore, most of the
treble range components distorted or lost during recording on convention-
al cassette decks are more faithfully recorded on the new DENON cassette
deck.
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2) MEMORY STOP Operation
(1) During recording or playback, the Memory Stop feature can be
used to locate a particular point on the tape. Press the COUNTER
MEMO button at the desired point.
(2) The MEMO indicator lights.
(3) When the Rewind ( €€ ) button is pressed during forward tape
travel (D>), or the Fast Forward ( >» ) button is pressed during
reverse tape travel (<)), the tape is rapidly rewound (or advanced)
until the counter indication of “0000” is reached.
e The Memory Stop feature will rewind or forward the tape to within
-5 counts in the forward (>) direction (from “0000” to “-0005”") and
to within +5 counts in the reverse (<]) direction (from “0000” to
“0005"). After this, several seconds are required for corrective
operations.
e The Memory Stop function operates independently in both direc-
tions for deck A and deck B. The MEMO indicator will switch over
with the use of the COUNTER A/B button.
Caution:
lf the memory stop operation is performed after repeated fast-
forwarding or rewinding, the tape may not stop at the proper position.
@ The operating principle of Dolby C NR is similar 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 dB
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-frequencies.
Features of the Dolby HX-PRO Headroom Extension System
(1)
{2)
{3)
(4)
Performance of Normal and CrO, tapes can be improved to very close
of that offered by Metal tape.
The dynamics in the treble range are improved significantly.
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.
The system functions whether the Dolby B/C NR system is engaged
or not. .

MAINTENANCE
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HE 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 cleaned regularly. Use a cotton swab moistened with a tape
head cleaning solution (such as alcohol).
Note:
1,
Some cleaning cassettes on the market have strong abrasive effects
and may scratch the heads. Always use cotton swabs instead of
cleaning cassettes.
Since the use of metal tape is apt to collect more dust on the heads, the
heads should be cleaned more often to enjoy the best possible sound.
@ Cleaning the Pinch Roliers and Capstans
lf the pinch rollers or capstans accumulate dust, tape transport may
become unstable, as a result from slippage, during recording or
playback. The tape can also be damaged if it gets entangled in the
capstan.
Clean these parts with a cotton swab or a soft cloth moistened with a
tape head cleaning solution (such as alcohol).
Demagnetizing the Heads
The heads will become magnetized after long usage or if strongly
magnetized objects are brought near them. The result is a generation of
noise, loss of the high frequency range, and in extreme cases erasure of
treble components on pre-recorded tapes in combination with added
noise.
Thus, the heads should be demagnetized at regular intervals. (Head
demagnetizers 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 least 30 cm away from the
heads. Bring the demagnetizer near the heads 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 when it is at
least 30 cm away from the heads.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Check the following 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.
Problem Cause Remedy
Tape does not run e Power cord is disconnected. e Check power cord.
e Tape ts loose. e Tighten tape with a pencil, etc.
e Cassette is not loaded properly. e Load cassette properly.
e Defective cassette. e Replace cassette.
Tape is not recorded when REC/REC MUTE (@) | e No cassette is loaded. e Load cassette.
button is pressed. e Erase prevention tabs are broken off. e Cover holes with adhesive tape.
Sound is warbled and distorted. e Heads, capstan or pinch roller are dirty. e Clean them.
e Tape is wound too tight. e Fast forward or rewind to loosen tape
winding.
e Recording input level is too high. e Adjust recording input level.
e Tape is worn out and has “drop-outs”. e Replace tape.
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Excessive noise e Tape is worn. e Replace them.
e Heads, capstan or pinch roller are dirty. e Clean them.
e Heads are magnetized. e Demagnetize heads.
e Recording input level is too low. e Adjust recording input level.
High frequency range (treble) is emphasized. @ Dolby NR switch is set improperly. e Set Dolby NR Switch properly.
wad
High frequency range (treble) is lost. e Heads are dirty. e Clean them.
e Tape is worn. e Replace tape.
his at
The cassette tape cannot be removed. e lf the POWER switch is turned off either | e Turn the POWER switch ON (=) again, and
during recording or playback and the unit is then press the STOP ( @ ) button.
stopped, there may be cases when the e Now, press the EJECT ( & ) button to
cassette cannot be removed, even if the remove the cassette tape.
EJECT ( & ) button is pressed.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Type
Heads
Motors
Tape Speed
Fast Forward,
Rewind Time
Recording Bias
Overall S/N Ratio
(at 3% THD level)
Overall Frequency
Response
Channel Separation
Wow & Flutter
Input
LINE
Output
LINE
PHONES
Power Supply
Power Consumption
Dimensions
Weight
Vertical tape loading; 4-track 2-channel
stereo double cassette deck
Recording/playback head x 2
Erase head (Double-gap ferrite) x 2
Capstan (DC servo motor) x 2
Real (DC motor) x 2
4.8 cm/sec.
Approx. 110 sec. with a C-60 cassette
Approx 105 kHz
Dolby C NR on: more than 74 dB (CCIR/ARM)
20 ~ 18,000 Hz +3 dB (at—20 dB, Metal tape)
More than 40 dB (at 1 kHz)
0.06% WRMS, +0.14% w. peak
80 mV (-—20 dBm) input level at maximum
Input impedance: 50 kohm unbalanced
775 mV (0 dB) output level at maximum
(with 47 kohm load, recorded level of
200 pwb/mm)
1.2 mW output level at maximum
(optimum load impedance 8 ohm ~ 1.2 kohm)
50 Hz/60 Hz, voltage is
shown on rating label
27W
434 (W) x 124 (H) x 275 (D) mm
(17-3/32" x 4-57/64" x 10-53/64”)
4.4 kg (9 lbs 11 02)
* Above specifications and design are subject to change without prior notice.
Best results will be obtained with use of DENON DX and HD Series cassette tapes.
Dolby
noise
reduction
and
HX
Pro
headroom
extension
manufactured
under
license
from
Dolby
Laboratories
Licensing
Corporation.
HX
Pro
originated
by
Bang
&
Olufsen.
“DOLBY”, the double-D symbol QO and “HX PRO” are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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