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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing a Harman Kardon
dual cassette deck. And congratulations!
Your new unit is an exceptionally well-
engineered product that will give you years
of superb performance.
The special features of this unit include:
@ Dual Mode Copying
The unit makes high quality, better
sounding cassette copies in either “real
time” or at high speed.
@ Unique Operating Software
Operating software designed with the user
in mind offers simple, streamlined unit
operations.
m@ Auto Tape Sensor
The unit determines the type of fape in use
and sets Bias/Equalization circuitry
automatically.
@ Quick Auto Reverse
While in Record mode, the unit senses the
leader at the end of the tape and
automatically reverses the tape direction,
permitting extended recording times.
@ Linear Time Counter
Tape position is indicated in minutes and
seconds.
m@ Discrete Circuitry
For maximum design flexibility and highest
possible performance, the playback
circuitry has been designed using discrete
electronic components, not off-the-shelf
integrated circuits.
@ Large Fluorescent Display
Function settings and signal levels are
indicated in bright, clear alpbhanumerics and
an easy-to-read format.
m@ Ergonomic Design
Controls are engineered and positioned for
simple, error-free recording and playback.
@ Intro Scan
(DC5500 and DC5700 only) At a single
touch, the unit automatically previews a
pre-recorded tape, playing the first 15
seconds of each segment, then rapidly
advancing to the next.
@ Music Search
(DC5500 and DC5700 only) Music Search
feature rapidly locates the start of any
desired segment on a pre-recorded tape.
m@ Remote Control
(DC5500 and DC5700 only.) Convenient
unit includes commonly used functions, as
well as special features such as Intro Scan
and Music Search.
m Dolby* HX PRO
(DC5500 and DC5700 only) Special
recording circuitry automatically monitors
signal levels and adjusts bias in the
presence of momentary high frequency
peaks. This allows you to record at higher
input levels (for better signal quality)
without distortion. Dolby HX Pro operates
automatically whenever recordings are
made, and the resulting higher-fidelity tape
can be played back on any casseite deck.
* Dolby noise reduction and HX Pro
headroom extension manufactured under
license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporatien. HX Pro originated by Bang &
Olufsen. “Dolby,” the double-D symbol DQ
and “HX PRO” are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Use 120-volt 60-cycle AC only.
Connecting the unit to an outlet supplying a
higher voltage may create a fire hazard.
Handle the Power Cord Gently.
™@ To disconnect the plug from the AC
outlet, pull on the plug itself, not on the
cord. Pulling the cord may break the
wire.
@ Disconnect the plug from the AC outlet
whenever the unit is to be left unused
for an extended period of time.
@ Do not place furniture or other heavy
objects on the cord, and avoid dropping
heavy objects on it. Also, do not make
a knot in the cord; this can damage it
and cause a fire hazard.
Place the cassette deck on a firm
and level surface.
Avoid installing it:
m@ Outdoors;
@ In moist or humid places;
@ Close to heating equipment or in places
exposed to direct sunlight;
HM Inadirect draft from an air conditioner
or in other very cold locations;
@ Inplaces subject to excessive vibration
or dust;
™@ In poorly ventilated areas.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Moving the Unit
Before moving the unit, be sure to unplug
the power cord from the AC outlet and
disconnect all wires to other stereo
components.
Cleaning
Remove dust by wiping the unit with a soft,
dry cloth. If necessary, use a soft cloth
lightly dampened with mild soapy water;
then wipe with a dry cloth. Never use
benzine, thinner, alcohol, or other volatile
agents, and avoid spraying insecticides
near the unit.
Service
Your dual cassette deck should be serviced
by authorized Harman Kardon service
personnel when:
mM The plug or power cord has been
damaged;
Objects have fallen into the unit;
Liquid has been spilled into the unit;
The unit has been exposed to rain;
The unit does not operate normally;
The unit has been dropped or the
cabinet has been damaged.
Please do not attempt to service your dual
cassette deck beyond the troubleshooting
suggestions in this manual. All other
service should be referred to authorized
Harman Kardon service personnel.

Packaging
Save all packing material. It is essential for
shipping, should you move or in the event
the unit ever needs repair.
Placement
The unit may be placed on top or beneath
other stereo components, so long as its
placement meets the cooling requirements
of the component beneath it.
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Make sure all stereo components are
turned off.
2. Use the cable provided to connect the
left and right Input jacks of the
cassette deck to the “Tape Monitor
Output” jacks (sometimes labeled
“Record”) of your pre-amplifier,
integrated amplifier, or receiver.
3. Connect the left and right Output jacks
on the deck to the “Tape Input” jacks
(sometimes labeled “Play” or “Monitor”)
on your pre-amplifier, integrated
amplifier, or receiver.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: If you are using an equalizer and/or
other external signal processing
components that are currently connected to
the Tape Monitor loop of your receiver/pre-
amp/integrated amplifier, you have two
choices:
1. Connect the deck to the Tape Monitor
loop provided on the last outboard
component; or
2. If your receiver/pre-amp/integrated
amplifier has two Tape Monitor loops,
you may connect the cassette deck to
the unused loop. (In this case, the
cassette deck will'be unaffected by the
external signal processing
components.)
DOLBY NOISE REDUCTION AND HX PRO HEADROOM EXTENSION MANUFACTURED UNDER
LICENSE FROM DOLBY LABORATORIES LICENSING CORPORATION. HX PRO ORIGINATED BY
BANG AND OLUFSEN.
“DOLBY”, THE DOUBLE-D SYMBOLDIUAND "HX PRO" ARE TRADEMARKS OF DOLBY
LABORATORIES LICENSING CORPORATION.
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Remote Control Rear Panel Jacks
1. If you wish to control your deck
through an external infrared remote
sensor: connect the wire from the
remote sensor to the “Remote Input”
jack on the deck.*
use a universal remote control unit,
such as Harman Kardon’s
Masterworks (TM), which can also
control other components, such as
TV’s, VCR’s, receivers, and CD
players. Masterworks is available from
your Harman Kardon dealer.
DC5300 does not come with its own
remote control. Also, the remote
control unit included with some
Harman Kardon receivers will control
some of the dual deck functions.
Consult your Harman Kardon dealer
for more information.
To control the deck, you may use the
remote control unit supplied with your
cassette deck. Alternatively, you may
3.
Connection to other stereo
components.
a.) To control additional components
through the external sensor: run a
control wire from the “Remote Output”
jack on your deck to the “Remote
Input” jack of another component.
Continue this process to include
multiple components.”
b.) Even if you do not use an external
sensor: you may still wish to connect
your deck to another component, if you
have one with a “Remote Input” jack
but with no other built-in remote
sensor. In this case, you may use the
built-in sensor in your deck to control
the other component.*
* NOTE: Not all components are
compatible. However, it will not hurt to
experiment.

CONTROLS
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Press to turn unit on/off.
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Stops tape movement.
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Begins playback or recording in
reverse direction.
Rewind
Rapidly rewinds tape.
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Press
to
load/remove
tape
cassette
in
Primary
transport.
Rec/Pause .--...-.
Puts cassette deck in Record-
ready or Pause mode.
Play
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Begins playback or
recording.
Fast Forward :
Rapidly advances tape. Rec Mute
Inserts blank space when
PRI/SEC Transport Selector -~
Selects which transport (either
Primary or Secondary) is to be
operated by the transport
controls.
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Selects one way, reverse,
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Adjusts recording level.
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(DC5500 & DC5700 only.) |
Previews each segment on
a pre-recorded tape.
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TRANSPORT
SELECTOR
Dolby NR .-...!
Selects Dolby on/off,
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Dolby
iI B mode, or Dolby C mode.
MPX Filter
stereo broadcasts.
Press when using Dolby nois
reduction while recording FV

r-~~ Input Balance
Adjusts recording balance of
left and right channels.
«Primary Bias
Adjust when recording.
Music Search
i : (DC5500 & DC5700 only.) Preset Music
i Search for a maximum of 15 tracks.
~~~ Secondary Bias
(DC5700 only.) Adjust when recording.
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EDIT REMORY
MEMORY
Memory
Press on: when <Q is pressed,
tape rewinds to approximately
00:00 on Counter.
| Eject
| Press to load/remove tape
+ cassette in Secondary transport.
Reset
Resets Counter to
00:00.
TION MODE MUSIC SEARCH SYNC.
REVERSE
Mo eennmneones COPY
Press to begin automatic
copying procedure.
Bi nnwneninmncos Hi-Speed Copy
Press to begin automatic high
speed copying procedure.
Berns SYNC Reverse
Activates automatic synchronized
reverse copying in Copy and Hi-
Speed Copy modes.
Bn nonnnemnanenr DUA Record
(DC5700 only.) Press to
RECORD activate Dual Record.
wee Auto Pause
(DC5500 & DC5700 only.)
Press to activate Auto Pause
when in Edit Mode.
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Press to begin Edit mode.

PRI
Illuminates when Primary tape
transport is currently operated by the
transport controls.
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Displays operating mode of transport: |
Record, Forward Play, Reverse Play, |
Fast Forward, Rewind, Pause, Stop.
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Record mode.
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llluminates if Dolby B or
C circuits are on.
MEMORY neces
DISPLAYS
Indicates MPX Filter is
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CONT HISPD RECORD
Shows signal level.
cmon SEC
llluminates when Secondary tape transport is
currently operated by the transport controls.
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Displays operating mode of
transport: Record, Forward Play,
Reverse Play, Fast Forward,
Rewind, Pause, Stop.
mn RECORD ,
Th | (DC5700 only.) illuminates when
transport is in Record mode.
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Iliuminates if Dolby B or
C circuits are on.
TRANSPORT MODE
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INTRO
Indicates
transport
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Indicates
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Copy
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Indicates Memory is : P / Indicates Memory is
engaged.
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reverse,
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EDIT
SEARCH
00:00
Indicates
unit
is
in
Indicates
Music
Seach
Indicates
tape
position
Edit
mode.
and
Blank
Skip
functions
in
minutes
and
seconds.
HI
SPD
are engaged. Indicates unit is in High
Speed Copy mode.

(DC5500 & DC5700 only.) The control unit
includes buttons that function the same
way as the corresponding keys on the
cassette deck.
Display
The Display button does not appear on the
deck itself. It is used to control the
fluorescent display on the deck. Its default
setting leaves the display illuminated on the
deck. Press the button once and all
settings extinguish, except the indicator for
the transport that is currently in use and its
operation. Press the button again and all
indicators are extinguished. Press the
button a third time and the display returns
to default mode.
Dual Rec
The two buttons marked Dual Rec are
pushed simultaneously to begin the Dual
Record function, available on the DC5700
only.
REMOTE CONTROL
Operation
The control unit operates effectively within
7 meters (23 feet) and within an angle of
30-degrees from the cassette deck. Using
the control unit near fluorescent lights may
shorten this range, as will any dust or dirt
that is allowed to accumulate on the front
end of the remote control, or the “Remote
Sensor” area of your deck. Also avoid
blocking the line of sight between cassette
deck and remote.
The control unit is powered by two AA
batteries, included with your cassette deck.
When you replace weak batteries, replace
both at the same time. When the remote is
to be unused for an extended period,
remove the batteries to prevent damage
from corrosion.
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Hi-Speed
Display Copy Copy Sync Rev
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Dolby NR_ MPX Filter Select
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Music
Reset Memory intro Search
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Rec Mute — Dir Mode _
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Rec/Pause

Operating the Unit as a Single
Cassette Deck
When operating the unit as a single
cassette deck, the transport switches
operate only one transport at a time. When
the unit is first turned on, the Primary
Transport is automatically selected as the
“current” transport, indicated by the
illumination of PRI in the display. The
Secondary Transport may be selected
manually by pressing the Transport
Selector button, at which time SEC is
illuminated in the display.
NOTE: If there is a tape in the secondary
transport and none in the primary transport
when the unit is first turned on, the
secondary transport is selected as “current”
and SEC is illuminated in the display.
BASIC OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
Inserting a Tape
1. Check cassette tape for excessive
slack. If necessary, insert a pencil into
one of the cassette hubs and rotate to
take up slack.
2. If using the Primary Transport, press
Eject on the Primary Transport.
3. Insert cassette, tape side down, and
close compartment door.
NOTE: The cassette deck determines the
type of tape in use and sets
Bias/Equailization circuitry automatically.
Playing a Tape
1. Determine if the tape was recorded
using Dolby B or C Noise Reduction
and press the Dolby B/C NR button
until the correct setting is displayed.
2. Press > (Forward Play) to play the
side of the tape facing the front. Press
<@ (Reverse Play) to play the side of
the tape facing the rear.
3. To pause playing, press REC/PAUSE.
To start playing forward again, press
p> (Forward Play) again. To change
play direction and stay in the Pause
mode, press <q (Reverse Play).
4. To stop playing, press @.
NOTE: In Auto Reverse mode, play
direction is automatically reversed when
leader tape is detected. Press the Direction
Mode button until the display shows (¢2)).
Auto Reverse will keep the unit playing until
each side of the tape is played eight times.
When in normal, one-way play mode,
indicated by = , the transport stops when
the tape reaches the end of the side.
Recording a Tape
1. Set Bias fine Trim knob to the center
and set Dolby NR setting as desired
for this recording.
2. If recording an FM stereo broadcast
and using Dolby Noise Reduction, turn
on the MPX Filter.
3. Press REC/PAUSE to put the unit in
Record Pause mode.
4. Play a louder segment of the material
to be recorded and check the signal
level indicated by the bars marked L
and R on the display. If levels are
unequal, correct the imbalance by
turning the Input Balance knob.
5. Set the record level by turning the
Input Level knob until the loudest
material illuminates the bars at +3dB.
6. Return to the beginning of the material
to be recorded.
7. Press p> (Forward Play) to begin
recording on the side of the tape facing
the front. Press < (Reverse Play) to
begin recording on the side of the tape
facing the rear.

8. To pause recording, press
REC/PAUSE. To start recording
forward again, press p> (Forward Play)
again. To change record direction and
stay in the Pause mode, press <q
(Reverse Play).
9. To stop recording, press Ml.
10. You may also stop recording by
pressing the Rec Mute button. This
records four seconds of silence and
then returns the deck to the Record
Pause mode for recording additional
selections.
NOTE: In Auto Reverse mode, recording
direction is automatically reversed when
leader tape is detected. Press the Direction
Mode button until the display shows (2) ).
Auto Reverse will record both sides of the
tape and stop.
When in normal, one-way play mode,
indicated by = , the transport shuts off
when the tape reaches the end of the side.
Copying a Tape
The Copy function automatically copies the
full contents of one tape onto another with
the push of a single button.
1. Place the recorded tape in the
Secondary Transport and the blank
tape in the Primary Transport.
2. Select the correct type of Dolby Noise
Reduction. For the DC5700 only, the
NR type for the Primary Transport
must be set independently from the
Secondary Transport. Use the Pri/Sec
Transport selector button to enable
independent settings.
3. Press the Copy button. Copy blinks in
the Display, the Secondary Transport
automatically becomes current, and
both tapes are rewound to their
beginning. At high speed, both tapes
are then brought to the end of their
leaders. The Primary Transport goes
into the Record Pause mode and the
Secondary Transport goes into the
Play Pause mode. When both
Transports are ready, Copy mode
begins, indicated by a steadily
illuminated Copy in the display.
4. Tostop Copy mode, press Mf. The
Primary Transport automatically
becomes current, and the status of the
Secondary Transport is kept in
memory until power is turned off.
NOTE: The unit will automatically copy
both sides of a tape in this manner if the
direction mode indicator displays
(2) ) when Copy is pressed. If the
direction mode indicator displays z= , Copy
is automatically turned off when either tape
reaches its end.
Hi Speed Copy
The Hi Speed Copy function copies a tape
at twice normal speed with exceptionally
good sonic quality.
Follow the instructions for Copy mode;
however, after placing the recorded and
blank tapes in their appropriate transports,
press Hi Speed Copy.

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Operating the Unit as a Dual
Cassette Deck
Operating the unit as a dual cassette deck
allows continuous play between two
different cassette tapes. It also allows
copying between tapes at “real time” or
high speed.
Continuous Play
1. With a pre-recorded tape in each
transport, press the Pri/Sec Transport
Selector button to select the Primary
Transport as current.
2. Press Direction Mode until both CONT
and C=) are illuminated in the Display.
3. Select the correct type of Dolby Noise
Reduction. For the DC5700 only, the
NR type for the Primary Transport may
be set independently from the
Secondary Transport. Use the Pri/Sec
Transport selector button to enable
independent settings.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS
4. Press p> (Forward Play) to begin
Continuous Play with the front side of
the tape in the Primary Transport. The
unit will play both sides of the tape in
the Primary Transport, followed by
both sides of the tape in the
Secondary Transport.
5. Press <q (Reverse Play) to begin
Continuous Play with the rear side of
the tape in the Primary Transport. The
unit will play the rear side of the tape in
the Primary Transport, followed by
both sides of the tape in the
Secondary Transport, and then the
front side of the tape in the Primary
Transport.
6. To play more than two tapes
continuously, you may exchange the
tape that is not playing.
NOTE: Continuous Play will keep the unit
playing until each side of each tape is
played eight times.
Continuous Record
(DC5700 only.)
1. With a tape in each transport, press
the Pri/Sec Transport Selector button
to select the Primary Transport as
current.
Press Direction Mode until 2) is
illuminated in the Display.
Select the correct type of Dolby Noise
Reduction in either PR! or SEC mode.
The NR type for the Primary Transport
must be set independently from the
Secondary Transport.
Press Rec/Pause to place the unit in
Record Pause mode.
Press > (Forward Play) to begin
Continuous Record on the front side of
the tape in the Primary Transport. The
unit will record both sides of the tape in
the Primary Transport, followed by
both sides of the tape in the
Secondary Transport.
6. Press <q (Reverse Play) to begin
Continuous Record on the rear side of
the tape in the Primary Transport. The
unit will record the rear side of the tape
in the Primary Transport, followed by
both sides of the tape in the Secondary
Transport.
NOTE: Continuous Record automatically
stops when the rear side of the tape in the
secondary transport is recorded.
Using Sync Reverse
When making “real time” or high speed
copies, you may want to use the Sync
Reverse mode. Simply press the Syne
Reverse button after choosing Copy or Hi
Speed Copy.
In Sync Reverse, when the leader at the
end of the recorded tape is detected, the
Secondary Transport goes into Play Pause,
while the Primary Transport goes into
Record Mute mode. At the point the blank
tape reaches its leader, the direction of
both Transports is reversed and recording
continues.

If the leader of the blank tape is detected
first, the Primary Transport goes into
Record Pause, while the Secondary
Transport continues to play. At the point
the recorded tape reaches its leader, the
direction of both Transports is reversed and
recording continues.
Copy mode is automatically stopped when the
second side of either tape reaches its end.
Edit
Edit mode allows you to make a recording
of selections from more than one recorded
tape.
1. Place the recorded tape in the
Secondary Transport and the blank
tape in the Primary Transport.
2. Press Edit. The Secondary Transport
becomes current and dubbing begins
immediately.
3. To record 4 seconds of silence on the
blank tape in Edit mode, press Rec
Mute. After the silence is recorded, the
unit goes into Edit Ready mode.
4. To begin copying again in Edit mode,
press Edit.
5. To turn off Edit mode, press Ml.
NOTE: In Edit mode, each tape is
automatically reversed separately when
the leader is detected if the direction
mode indicator displays ( 2) ). If
the direction mode indicator displays 2 ,
Edit mode is automatically turned off when
either tape reaches its end.
Auto Pause in Edit Mode
(DC5500 and DC5700 only.) When only one
track from a Source tape is to be recorded,
use the Auto Pause feature. Simply press
Auto Pause while in the Edit mode and
both transports will automatically be
paused at the end of every track recorded.
Blank Skip Edit
(DC5500 and DC5700 only.) This function
is active when Search is active in the Edit
mode. If there is no sound on the Source
tape for approximately 10 seconds, the
Secondary Transport goes into Search
mode for the next track, and the Primary.
Transport rewinds the blank tape to shrink
the blank spot down to approximately four
seconds.
When the next track is found in the
Secondary Transport, both transports return
to the Edit mode to continue dubbing.
Music Search in Edit Mode
(DC5500 and DC5700 only.) Music Search
in Edit mode is accomplished in the same
manner as in Single Cassette Deck
operation. However, when the desired track
has been detected, the Secondary
Transport goes into Play Pause. To resume
Edit mode at that point, press Edit.
Dual Record
(DC5700 only.) Dual Record allows you to
make two simultaneous copies of the same
program present at the unit’s inputs.
1. Place blank tapes in both the Primary
and the Secondary Transports.
2. Press Dual Rec to being Dual
Recording.
3. Tocreate a 4-second silence in both
tapes, press Rec Mute.
4. To stop recording in the Secondary
Transport only, press ll in Secondary
Transport mode. Use the Pri/Sec
Transport Selector to enter the
secondary mode, if necessary.
5. To turn off Dual Record mode, press Hf
in Primary Transport mode.
Setting Bias Fine Trim
The Bias Fine Trim control manipulates the
amount of high frequencies recorded and
has no effect in the Play mode. When in
doubt, position the control to its center
detent position. Turning it clockwise
increases the amount of high frequencies
recorded. Turning it counter-clockwise °
reduces the amount.
The user should record a short section of
tape. rewind it, and play it back as a
comparision to the original sound quality.
Continue to increase or decrease the bias
setting until the resulting sound is optimum.
Memory Rewind
The Linear Time Counter allows you to
rewind rapidly to any desired point ina
tape and either play the tape or stop the
transport. The Counter indicates
approximate tape position in minutes and
seconds. (Elapsed time is maintained in
Fast Forward and Rewind.)
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1. Press Reset at the desired return
point, setting the Tape Counter display
to 00:00.
2. Press Memory button and Memory
illuminates in the Display.
3. When you wish to return to and stop at
the Memory Rewind position on the
side of the tape facing front, press <q
(Rewind). For the side of the tape
facing rear, press }>p> (Fast Forward).
4. When you wish to begin play from the
Memory Rewind position on the side
of the tape facing front, press p>»
(Forward Play) while holding down the
<4<q (Rewind) button. For the side of
the tape facing rear, press <q
(Reverse Play) while holding down
the p>»p (Fast Forward) button.
NOTE: When the Counter is reset to
00:00 at the beginning of a cassette, the
approximate time remaining can be
determined by subtracting the counter
reading from the total tape time. Accuracy
is typically within one minute of the tape’s
actual running time.
ADVANCED OPERATIONS
Music Search
(DC5500 & DC5700 only.)
The unit can quickly locate the start of any
desired segment on a pre-recorded tape.
1. Press Music Search; SEARCH
illuminates in the display.
2. To find the beginning of the next
selection, press p>» while in Forward
Play or <4<q while in Reverse Play.
P 01 is displayed, the unit scans ahead
rapidly, and returns to normal play at
the next selection.
3. To skip ahead 2 or more selections,
press <Q<q while in Forward Play up to
15 times. The Display will show the
number of selections you wish to skip
(P-02 up to P-15), and will count down
as each selection is skipped until it
reaches P-00. Play then begins.
4. To find the beginning of the current
selection, press <{<q while in Forward
Play or p>} while in Reverse Play.
P 00 is displayed, the unit scans back
rapidly, and returns to normal play at
the next selection. Continue pressing
<4 or PP to locate the beginning of
previous selections (designated P-01,
P-02, etc.).
Blank Skip
(DC5500 & DC5700 only.)
Press the Music Search button. If the unit
senses no sound for approximately 10
seconds in Play mode, it automatically goes
into Search mode until it finds the next
track. Then it returns to Play mode.
Intro Scan
(DC5500 & DC5700 only.)
At a single touch, the unit automatically
previews a pre-recorded tape, playing the
first 15 seconds of each segment, then
rapidly advancing to the next.
1. Press Intro Scan; INTRO illuminates in
the display. The unit scans the tape at
high speed, locates the beginning of
recorded material, and plays for 15
seconds. The tape is then advanced to
the beginning of each successive
recorded segment or track and played
for 15 seconds before automatically
advancing to the next track.
2. While in Intro Scan, you may skip to the
next track or go back to the previous
track by pressing >> or <q.
3. Press p> or <q during any 15-second
play segment to go directly into play.
4. Tostop Intro Scan, press @.
NOTE: Intro Scan will automatically preview
both sides of a tape in this manner if the -
direction m@de indicator displays either
(c2>) or (C2>) when Intro Scan is selected.
If the direction mode indicator displays =,
Intro Scan is automatically turned off when
one side of the tape has been scanned.

Cleaning the Tape Heads
Tape heads must be cleaned periodically to
remove tape particles which gradually build
up on the heads, impairing sound quality
and increasing wear on tapes. Heads may
be cleaned in either of two ways:
1. Slightly dampen a cotton swab in
isopropyl alcohol and genily rub the
surfaces of each tape head. Use a
second dampened swab to clean other
surfaces coated with tape material.
Repeat this cleaning every 30 tapes.
2. Use a tape head cleaning kit that
comes in the form of a tape cassette
and is simply inserted into the deck.
Follow the instructions included with
the kit.
MAINTENANCE
Demagnetization
Tape heads and other internal parts
gradually pick up magnetic fields that can
add noise to your tape and even partially
erase them. To prevent this problem, tape
heads should be periodically
demagnetized, using either of two devices:
ae
A battery-powered demagnetizer is
easiest to use. It comes in the form of
a tape cassette and is simply inserted
into the deck. Be certain to use this
demagnetizer as frequently as its
instructions recommend.
A hand-held demagnetizer that plugs
into a wall socket is much more
effective since it generates a stronger
demagnetization field. For the same
reason, it must be used very carefully
or it may do more harm than good.
Before buying or using one, consult
your Harman Kardon dealer. Also,
read and follow carefully the
instructions included with the
demagnetizer unit, and be sure no
recorded tapes are near the it when
the demagnetizer is turned on.
Care of Tapes
1.
Store cassettes in their cases ina
location away from direct sunlight,
excessive heat, and high humidity.
Avoid placing a tape near a television
set or loudspeaker; their magnetic
fields can partial erase the tape.
To prevent accidental erasure of a
tape, use a small screwdriver to
remove the two square tabs located on
the side of the cassette opposite the
exposed tape. With these tabs
removed, the tape cannot be re-
recorded by mistake. If you later wish
to record on a tape that has been
erasure-protected in this way, simply
cover the small holes with adhesive
tape.
Do not use old cassettes whose tape
no longer moves smoothly from reel to
reel. They may jam and damage your
deck.
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This unit is designed for trouble-free
operation; most problems encountered by
users are due to operating errors. If you
have a problem, first check the chart below
for a possible solution. !f the problem
persists, consult your authorized Harman
Kardon service center.
TROUBLESHOOTING
If the problem is
The Display Panel does not illuminate
Make sure that:
The power cord is plugged in securely.
when the Power Switch is pressed. Hl The outlet is live.
The Primary Transport does not play when p> ™ The display indicates that the Primary Transport has been selected.
(Forward Play) or <q (Reverse Play) is pressed.
The Secondary Transport does not play when p> m@ The display indicates that the Secondary Transport has been selected.
(Forward Play) or <q (Reverse Play) is pressed.
No sound is heard when Play is pressed. lM The tape is not blank. (Level indicators on the Display Panel will flash if sound is recorded on
the tape.
M™ The receiver/pre-amp/integrated amplifier is on, and its Source, Tape Monitor, and Speaker
switches are set correctly.
™@ The tape deck is connected properly.
@ The hookup cables are unbroken.
The cassette deck does not record. ™@ The erase-prevention tabs have not been removed from the tape cassette.
The Input Level knob is set high enough.
ll The tape deck is connected properly.
HM The hookup cables are unbroken.
The cassette deck does not copy. ™ The Source tape has been placed in the Secondary Transport and the Target tape has been
placed in the Primary Transport.
™@ The erase-prevention tabs have not been removed from the Target tape cassette.
When a tape you have recorded is played Hi The Input Level was not set too high during recording.
back, the sound is distorted. ™@ Bias Fine Trim was set correctly when recording.
Hf The tape is being played back in the correct Dolby NR format.
The tape is not worn out.
The tape head is not dirty or magnetized.
When a tape you have recorded is played ™@ The tape is being played back in the correct Dolby NR format.
the sound is muffled, with reduced high lH Bias Fine Trim were set correctly when recording.
frequencies. lH The tape head is not dirty or magnetized.

SPECIFICATIONS
Model DC5300
Tape Speed (cm/sec): 4.76
Heads (Primary/Secondary): 2/1
Record/Play Head Type: Hard Permalloy
Frequency Response, -20dB with metal tape: 20Hz-18kHz, +/-3dB
Copy Mode Frequency Response, -20dB with metal tape: 20Hz-17kHz, +/-3dB
Wow-and-Flutter
DC5500
4.76
2/1
Isotropic
20Hz-18kHz, +/-3dB
20Hz-18kHz, +/-3dB
DC5700
4.76
2/2
isotropic
20Hz-18kHz, +/-3dB
20Hz-18kHz, +/-3dB
NAB, WRMS: 06% 06% 06%
DIN: 12% 12% 12%
Signal-to-Noise Ratio, w/Type Il Tape
Dolby off: 57dB 57dB 57dB
Dolby B on: 65dB 65dB 65dB
Dolby C on: 73dB 73dB 73dB
Total Harmonic Distortion
1kHz, Metal tape, Dolby level: 1.5% 1.5% 1.5%
Channel Separation: 45dB 45dB 45dB
Channel Crosstalk: 700B 70dB 70dB
Erase Ratio: 60dB 60dB 60dB
Bias Frequency: 105kHz 105kHz 105kHz
Fast Forward and Rewind Time (C-60): 90 sec. 90 sec. 90 sec.
Peak Reading Meter Range: -35dB to +8dB -35dB to +8dB -35dB to +8dB
Output Level, OdB, 10k Ohm load: 640 mV 640 mV 640 mV
Input Sensitivity (OdB) Line/Impedance: 45 mV/22 kOhms
45 mV/22 kOhms
45 mV/22 kOhms
Dimensions (w x h x d, mm): 443 x 134 x 342
443 x 134 x 342
443 x 134 x 342
Weight (lbs/kg): 17.2/7.8
17.2/7.8
17.2/7.8
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