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MAGN/N/OX
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Know these safety symbols
This bolt of lightning indicates
uninsulated material within your unit may
cause an electrical shock. For the safety
of everyone in your household, please do
not remove product covering.
This exclamation point calls attention to
features for which you should read the
enclosed literature closely to prevent
operating and maintenance problems,
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
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Read operating instructions carefully
The information in this manual can help you
take full advantage of your product's many
features, and ensure years of safe, reliable
operation. So don't miss out. Read the
enclosed instructions, safety tips and
warranty information today.
tNSIRggIrONS
For Customer Use:
Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the rear
of the cabinet.
Retain this information for future reference.
ModelNo. DCC 600
Serial No.
Please follow these three important steps
to get the most from your product
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - Read before operating equipment
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m This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict
,E quality and safety standards. There are, however, some
;-: installation and operation precautions which you should be
t particularly aware of .
1. Read lnstructions - All the safety and operating
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instructions should be read before the appliance is
operated.
Retain lnstructions - The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.
Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
Follow lnstructions - All operating and use instructions
should be followed.
Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used
near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a
swimming pool, etc,
Garts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with
a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
An appliance and cart combination should be
moved with care. Ouick stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance
and cart combination to overturn.
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be
mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the
manufacturer.
8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so 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; o1 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 to a
power supply only of the type described in the operating
instructions or as marked on the appliance.
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Caution: To prevent electric shock, match the wide blade
of this plug to the wide slot, fully insert. 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.
12. 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 and plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
appliance.
13. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
14. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away
from power lines.
15. Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance should
be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long
period of time.
16. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that
obiects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the
enclosure through openings.
17. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be
serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged;
or
B. Oblects have fallen, or liquid has spilled into the
appliance; or
G. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance; or
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure
damaged.
18. 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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LIMITED WARRANTY
Audio Systems
. One (1) Year Carry-ln Labor Warranty
. One (1) Year Carry-ln Service Parts Warranty
* For purchases outside the U.S.A. and Canada, see applrcable warranty from country of purchase
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Replacement Parts and Service Labor:
For one (1 ) year from the date of purchase an Authorized
Service Center will replace any part found defective and will
repair any product defect without charge to you for parts or
labor.
Replacement parts installed during the warranty period are
warranted only for the balance of the original warranty.
Who is protected?. . . Where?
This warranty is extended to the original retail purchaser for
products purchased and used in the U.S.A., puerto Rico, the
Virgin lslands and Canada. lf you move within these areas an
Authorized Service Center in your area will honor this warranty
for the remainder of the original warranty period.
What the Purchaser Must Do:
Before delivering your unit for service, check your operattng
instruction booklet. A slight adjustment of the customer
controls discussed in your instruction booklet may save you a
service call.
Warranty Exclusions - Your Warranty Does Not Cover:
Labor charges for installation or set-up, adjustment of customer
or preference controls and installation or repair of audio
antenna systems outside the unit.
Product repair and/or part replacement because of mis-use,
accident, unauthorized repair or other cause not within the
control of Philips Consumer Electronics Company.
Reception problems caused by signal conditions or antenna
systems outside the unit.
A unit purchased, used or serviced outside the U.S.A., puerto
Rico, the Virgin lslands and Canada, or used for commercial or
institutional purposes (included but not limited to products used
for rental purposes).
lncidental or consequential damages resulting from the product
or use of the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion
of incidental or consequential damages, so the above exclusion
may not apply to you.
IMPORTANT REMINDER:
Please fill out and mail your Warranty Registration Card
promptly. lt will be easier for us to notify you if it should ever
be required.
For product purchased in the U.S.A., Fuerto R!'co, or the For prgduct purchased in Canada
Virgin lslands
How To Get Warranty Service:
To obtain warranty service you must deliver your unit, with
evidence of the purchase date, to an Authorized Service
Center (see enclosed listing) for repair if service is required
during the warranty period. When repair is completed you
must pick up the unit at the Service Center.
ln the U.S.A., Puerto Rico or the Virgin lslands, alt imptied
warranties including implied warranties of merchantabitity.and
fitness for a particular purpose, are limited in duration to'the
duration of this express warranty. Some states do not allow
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above
limitation may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have
other rights which vary from state to state.
Philips Service Company
401 East Old Andrew Johnson Highway
Jefferson City, Tennessee, USA 37760
a (61s1 475-8869
How To Get Warranty Service:
To obtain warranty service, the product must be delivered
(carried-in) to a Philips Consumer Service Branch (see enclosed
listlng), Philips Self-Servicing Dealer or Authorized Service
Depot.
These warranties are given in lieu of all other warranties. No
other guarantees or warranties are expressed or implied,
including any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness
for purpose. Philips shall not be liable under any circumstances
for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential
damages, howsoever incurred, even if notified of the
possibility of same.
All that's required to validate your original factory warranty is to
present your bill of sale as proof of purchase.
Philips Electronics Ltd.
601 Milner Avenue
Scarborough, Ontario, Canada MIB 1M8
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PleasewriteinyourModelandSerialnumbersbelowThenumbersarelocatedonyour,nit.r""@
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EL 4553-E001 9214
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@) INTRODUCTION
Dear customer!
Congratulations on purchasing this DCC 600. We have made
use of our longstanding experience and have not spared the
use of up-to-date technology and thus succeeded in
developing the DCC 600.
ln the eighties, a new Audio system was invented - the CD.
The CD (Compact Disc) revealed to you the new dimension of
digital sounds and added to the pleasures of Audio.
Digital recordings on CD permit a high contrast in loud as well
as in quiet passages with perfect channel separation. lt is less
sensitive to dirt and destruction, as the CD player is equipped
with an error correction.
Magnavox has now further developed the music cassette - and
the result is the DCC.
DCC (Digital Compact Cassette) fills the large gap between the
music cassette and the compact disc. DCC is capable of being
recorded on and played back just like the music cassette. The
quality and the capacity is that of a CD. An additional
advantage is that you can also play the conventional analog
music cassette.
Please read the operating instructions carefully, to be able to
enjoy the troublefree operation of the DCC 600 for a long time.
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Copyright:
Recording or copying is only authorised if there is no violation
of copyright or other rights of third parties.
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REAR PANEL:
A ANALOG IN
ANALOG OUT
B DIGITAL IN
DIGITAL OUT
C POWER
POWER SUPPLY
lnput jacks (lefVright) for an
analog audio signal .
Output jacks (lefVright) of an
analog audio signal.
lnput jack for a digital audio
signal.
Output jack of a digital audio
signal.
Jack for supplied power cord
. Check that the tape plate on the rear of your'DCC 600'
indicates the correct supply voltage.
. lf your supply voltage is different, consult your dealer or our
Service Organisation.
INSTALLATION:
o Do not place the 'DCC 600' in humid, too warm or hot areas
(e.9. on top of the amplifier), near magnetic fields or in dusty
rooms, as this will reduce the life of the unit.
. When positioning the unit, put the 'DCC 600' on the bottom
of the stack or, when positioning the units side by side - the
'DCC 600' on the right side.
o Keep a free space of a few centimeters around the unit and
do not cover any vents.
o After you have positioned the unit correctly, it has to adapt
to the new ambient temperature. Leave the 'DCC 600' for
about 30 minutes, to allow possible condensation water to
evaporate.
Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage
to the electronics!
o Connect the units as follows:
ANALOG IN - lnsert the red plug to the R jack and the other
plug to the L jack of your 'DCC 600'. lnsert the two other plugs
to the corresponding output jacks of your amplifier. You can
also use the TAPE or AUX outputs of your amplifier.
ANALOG OUT - lnsert the red plug to the R jack and the other
plug to the L jack of your 'DCC 600'. lnsert the two other plugs
to the corresponding input jacks of your amplifier. You can also
use the TAPE, CD, AUX or TUNER inputs of your amplifier.
DIGITAL IN - lnsert one plug of the phono cord to the input
jack of your 'DCC 600' and the other plug to the corresponding
digital output jack of e.g. CD and DAT.
DIGITAL OUT - lnsert one plug of the phono cord to the
output jack of your 'DCC 600' and the other plug to the
corresponding digital input jack of e.g. amplifier, CD and DAT.
. Connect the smaller plug of the supplied power cord to the
POWER jack of the 'DCC 600' and the AC power plug to the
wall outlet.
. You can now start the operation. Enjoy yourself !
A FEW RECOMMENDATIONS:
o lf the unit is not used for some time, it is recommended to
switch off the unit and pull out the power plug. By doing
this, you will protect it from lightning damage.
. When you pull the power plug out, do not take it by the cord,
but by the connector shell.
. When you have pulled the power plug out, do not touch the
two contact pins, as the 'DCC 600' needs a few seconds to
discharge.
WARNING
Do not connect the set to the power until all other
connections have been made and the power supply
voltage has been checked.
The type plate is located on the rear of the unit
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@) TABLE OF CONTROLS
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FRONT PANEL:
1 CASSETTE COMPARTMENT 13 REC. PAUSE To interrupt the recording temporarily
and to enter the RECORD PAUSE
2 DtSpLAy mode.
3 MARK WRITE To write various markers. APPEND To search a free posltion for
recording.
MARK ERASE To erase various markers. The unit searches a free position on
the cassette, Provided You have
RENUMBER To correct the sequence of always been using the function
tracknumbers APPEND for recording.
When this free position is found, you
DIG./ANALOG To select the type of the recording can start recording.
input t REC/MUTE - To record from your chosen audio
4 RECORDING LEVELTo adjust the record level. source.
- To record 'digital silence'.
5 PREV. To rewind the tape to the beginning of
the current music track. 14 TEXT For displaying text information.
6 STOP To stop the tape. TIME For selecting the time information.
7 PLAY To play back the tape. C. RESET To reset the tape counter to '0000'.
8 NEXT Searching for the next music 15 DOLBY B/C NR To select the DOLBY NR functions.
track. 16 REPEAT To repeat the current track and to
9 BACKWARD To wind the tape backward. repeat the entire cassette.
SIDE A/B To select side A or side B of the tape. 17 OPEN/CLOSE To open and close the cassette
compartment.
FORWARD To wind the tape forward. 18 IR SENSOR lnfra red remote control eye
10 LEVEL To adjust the volume when using
headphones. 19 POWER ON/OFF To switch the unit on or off .
11 PHONES Jack for headphone connection.
12 BALANCE To adjust the balance during
recording.
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DIFFERENT TYPES OF CASSETTES PROTECTING A CASSETTE AGAINST RECORDING
Available on the market are the
DCC (Digital Compact Cassettel,
and the
ACC (Analog Compact Cassettel, also called 'Music
Cassette'.
Both cassettes are available in various lengths and tape
materials. The 'DCC' and the 'ACC' can be used in the
'DCC 600'. The'DCC'has a cover designed for quick and easy
handling. Always keep the 'DCC'and the 'ACC' in the cover
after use to avoid damages.
The 'DCC' and the 'ACC' must not come into contact with dust
or liquids, and must not be exposed to high temperatures and
to magnetic fields (heaters, TV sets, transformers...). Do not
push the tape protection of the 'DCC' aside, and avoid
touching the tape of the 'ACC'.
DCC:
When inserting the 'DCC' please observe the following points:
o lnsert the 'DCC' lengthwise into the open tray.
. The inscription must be face up.
. The protective slider must be on the right side.
DCC PRERECORDED ... can be bought prerecorded in the
shops and can only be played back.
The prerecorded'DCC' can display
information like text, track numbers,
playing times and tape counter.
DCC USER-RECORDED... the recording will be made by you
The user-recorded'DCC' can display
information like track numbers,
playing times and tape counter.
Accidental erasure of recordings made on your DCC cassettes
can be prevented by sliding the red switch on the back of your
cassette upward as shown below
No recording will then be possible on this tape.
ACC:
When inserting the 'ACC' please observe the following points:
r lnsert the 'ACC' lengthwise into the open tray.
r The inscription must be readable from the right side.
ACC ... has been recorded with an 'analog
cassette recorder' and can only be
played back on the 'DCC 600'. The
'ACC' can only display the tape
counter.
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POWER ON/OFF PLAYBACK
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Press the POWER ON/OFF button to switch the unit on.
After being switched on, the unit checks if a tape has been
inserted.
lf the unit does not find a cassette, the display panel shows
OPEN/CLOSE
Press the OPEN/CLOSE button to open the tray and insert a
cassette. Close the tray by pressing OPEN/CLOSE again. You
can also close the tray by briefly pushing its front.
After the tray has been closed, the unit reads and stores the
text and time information of the inserted cassette. During this
period the display panel shows:
lf the unit finds a user-recorded 'DCC', the display panel
shows for instance:
lf the unit finds an 'ACC' cassette, the display panel shows the
counter mode:
The unit can be switched to 'STANDBY' by pressing the
STANDBY button (only on the remote control).
Pressing one of the basic functions on the unit or on the remote
control cancels the 'STANDBY' and reactivates the unit, e.g.:
PLAY, STOP, NEXT, PREVIOUS, FORWARD, BACKWARD.
When you switch the unit off, the tape information of the cassette
(various texts and times) is erased from the unit's memory.
When you switch it on again, the tape information is re-read.
Notes:
The instruction to open can be given from any function with
the exception of 'RECORD' and'RENUMBER'.
While the tray is opened or closed, the display panel shows
'OPEN' or 'CLOSE'.
lf a rewound DCC cassette is inserted, the unit automatically
searches the beginning of the first music track.
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Open the cassette compartment.
Correctly insert the cassette.
Close the cassette compartment.
The unit automatically identifies the new cassette
Press the PLAY button to start playback.
The display panel shows for instance:
To stop playback, press the STOP button
Open the cassette compartment.
Take the cassette out.
Close the cassette compartment.
Switch the unit off.
You can find detailed information in the
chaPter'PLAVBACK advanced' .
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TRACK SEARCH RUN WINDING / FINDING A MUSIC PART
With the buttons PREV. and NEXT you can search forward or
backward to the required music track.
lf one of the two buttons is pressed several times, the forward
or backward step increases by one music track for each
depression of the button.
lf you choose this function in 'STOP' while the text indication
is being selected, the required track is displayed. Press the
PLAY button to select the displayed track and start playback.
lf you choose this function in 'PLAY', the required track is
selected and played.
. lf you press the PREV. or the NEXT button with a 'pre-
recorded DCC' cassette, the new music track will show on
the display panel.
lf the time indication has been selected, the display panel
shows for instance:
lf the text indication has been selected, the display panel
shows for instance:
. lf you choose this function with an ACC cassette, there
must be a silent passage of 4 seconds between the tracks,
otherwise this function will not work correctly.
lf the unit knows the number of music tracks (DCC), the newly
selected track cannot be higher than the highest possible on
the cassette. lf the current track number is not known, a
flashing indication on the display indicates the backwards or
forwards step, e.g.:
During the PREVIOUS and NEXT function, the unit automati-
cally responds to different markers on the tape and and to the
beginning and the end of the cassette (for better under-
standing see chapter 'MARKERS').
With the BACKWARD and FORWARD buttons, you can wind
the cassette to the beginning or the end of the side with max.
speed (in 'STOP').
In'PLAY'you can find a particular part of a music track.
Alote.'Regardless on which side of the cassette you are on,
the tape always plays forward when the FORWARD button is
pressed.
o lf the BACKWARD or the FORWARD button is called from
'SfOP' or from search functions such as 'PREVIOUS' or
'NEXT', the tape is wound backward or forward.
o lf the STOP button is pressed or if the cassette is wound
to the end of a side, the unit is switched to 'STOP'.
o lf rhe BACKWARD or FORWARD button is pressed in
'PLAY', the tape is wound in the corresponding direction as
long as you keep the button pressed. When you release it,
'PLAY' is resumed.
During this function, the unit automatically responds to
different markers on the tape and to the beginning and the end
of the cassette (for better understanding see chapter
,MARKERS').
TO SELECT THE SIDE
You can select the side of the cassette by pressing the
SIDE A/B button.
This function can only be selected in 'STOP', 'PLAY',
'FOfiWARD' and'BACKWARD'.
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the beginning of the current music track.
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immediately repeats the current music track.
. lf the PREV. button is pressed during 'STOP', you should
press PLAY to start playback.
The display shows for instance:
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With the DOLBY B/C NR button you can choose between 2
different modes. Either'DOLBY B' or 'DOLBY C'. To call the
next mode, press the same button again.
Example:
OFF -> DOLBY B -> DOLBY C -> OFF
'DOLBY NR' is a noise reduction system, which can suppress
tape hiss. When the 'ACC' cassette has been recorded with
'DOLBY B', it should also be played back with 'DOLBY B'.
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'STOP' and switches between 2 different repeat modes By
pressing the same button once again, the next mode is called
Example:
OFF.> TRACK REPEAT -> REPEAT CONT -> OFF
Off (no indication)
Press the REPEAT button (= TRACK REPEAT).
After the playback has finished the unit repeats the current
music track until you stop this functlon (works only with
,DCC').
The display shows for instance:
O Press the REPEAT button again (= REPEAT CONT).
The unit repeats the entire cassette without interruption
until you stop this function.
The display shows for instance:
O Press the REPEAT button again (= STOP)
You can also stop the 'REPEAT' mode by pressing the
STOP button.
Dolby noise reduction system manufactured under
license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation'
'DOLBY NR'and the double D symbol DC are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
4. MARKERS
During 'PLAYBACK' the unit automatically responds to various
markers and to the beginning of the cassette (for better
understanding see chapter'MARKERS').
5. HEADPHONES
The'DCC 600' has a head phone connection at the front,
suitable for 6,3 mm 'JACK PLUG'.lf your head phones are
equipped with such a plug, you can connect it to the jack.
Adlust the volume by means of the LEVEL adjusting knob
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Remember: The prerecorded DCC and the ACC can not
be used for recording!
There are two different ways to start the recording.
The following is the easier method.
Switch the unit on.
Open the cassette compartment.
Correctly insert the cassette.
Close the cassette compartment.
The unit automatically identifies the inserted cassette.
Select the recording source.
By pressing the DIG./ANALOG button you can choose the
type of recording source, that you want to record (digital or
analog signals).
The display shows for instance:
The change-over can be carried out in any function, except
during a recording.
Start recording.
The 'APPEND' function can only be called from 'STOp' or
'RECORD PAUSE' mode or after closing the cassette
compartment with OPEN/CLOSE.
Press the APPEND button.
The deck searches for the start of the tape or for the end of
the last recording. The Audio signal is muted.
The display shows:
When a suitable position has been found, the unit plays the
last few seconds of the previous recording. This function
permits you to control the position.
The display shows for instance:
After a few seconds of playback, the unit directly switches
tO,RECORD PAUSE'.
The display shows for instance:
From this position, you can use the REC/MUTE button to
start a recording.
The time and the track number will be correctly recorded
by the unit.
lf the 'DCC' is new or blank, the unit rewinds to the
beginning of the cassette, to write a 'LEAD lN MARKER'
(see chapter 'MARKERS') on the tape. The unit is then
switched to'RECORD PAUSE'.
The display panel shows:
At the beginning of the recording, a 'START MARKER' is
automatically written (see chapter'MARKERS).
Press the REC/MUTE button.
The display shows for instance:
The time is constantly recorded and the track number
automatically increased by one.
To stop the recording for a short time, press the
REC. PAUSE burton.
By pressing the REC/MUTE button again, the recording is
resumed.
To stop the recording, press the STOP button.
The actual recording stops immediately. The deck
continues to write a marker for a short period to mark the
end of the last recording.
This procedure will ensure the correct recording of time
and tracknumbers on the tape.
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dynamic passages.
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1. TO START A RECORDING FROM THE'RECORD PAUSE'
MODE
We recommend this recording method, when you wish to
make a recording on a specific location (e'9. replacing an
old recording by a new onel.
O Find first the position on the cassette from where you want
to continue recording.
O Press the REC. PAUSE button to enter the 'RECORD
PAUSE'mode.
O Press the REC/MUTE button.
The display shows for instance:
O A'SIART MARKER' is automatically written at the
beginning of the recording (see chapter 'MARKERS').
o lf the previous track number is known, the new track
number is correctly recorded.
o lf the previous track number is not known, '- -' is shown.
ln this case, please refer to chapter 'RENUMBER'
2. RECORD MUTING (recording a digital silence)
O lf you press the REC/MUTE button during 'RECORD' orii
'RECORD PAUSE' the recording is muted for 3 seconds.
Then the unit switches to 'RECORD PAUSE', mode. The
tracknumbers do not increase during these 3 seconds but
the time counting continues.
The display shows for instance:
3. MARKERS
During 'RECORD MUTE' the unit automatically responds to
various markers and to the beginning and the end of the
cassette (for better understanding see chapter 'MARKERS')
4. GENERAL
lf the recording starts at a blank spot (except the tape end),
the unit takes the previous track number as unknown.
To correct possible mistakes on the display, press
RENUMBER button after the last recording (see chapter
,RENUMBER').
For a precise record control, reset the tape counter to
';:;-t.,i:i' by pressing the C. RESET button.
During 'RECORD PAUSE', the unit constantly tests the
input signals. The copy protection is only tested when
'DIGITAU has been selected. lf the chosen record source is
copyrighted, recording cannot be started.
lf 'DIGITAL' has been selected, the unit checks if a digital
source has been connected. lf the digital source is missing
(e.g. bad cord connection), recording can not be started.
The text information can only be called with a 'prerecorded
DCC'.
O lf you press the TEXT button, the display shows for instance:
After a few seconds the display will show the title of the track
O lf you press the TEXT button again, the display shows for
instance:
O lf you press the TEXT button again, the display shows for
instance:
O lf you press the TEXT button again, the display shows for
insta nce:
TEXT
o lf there is no TEXT available the display shows
TIME
The 'DCC 600' takes the time in 3 different ways. By pressing
the TIME button, you can successively call the following time
information.
TIME
rOTAL TIME
rOTAL REM TIME
COUNTER
REM TIME
TOTAL TIME, TOTAL REM TIME and REM TIME can only be
called when the recording has been made with the use of the
APPEND button.
RESET
... shows you the period from the
beginning of the track to the current
position in minutes and seconds.
... shows you the period from the
beginning of the cassette to the
current position in minutes and
seconds.
... shows you the period from the
current position to the end of the
cassette in seconds.
... shows you the period from the
beginning of the cassette to the
current position revs/min.
... shows you the period from the
current position to the end of the
side.
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during'RECORD'.
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Markers are special signals on the DCC tape, marking certain
positions. Markers can be set automatically or manually.
No makers can be set on an 'ACC'.
The most frequent markers are:
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. NEXT SIDE MARKER
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START MARKER
A'START MARKEB' marks the beginning of a music track. lf
this marker is written, you can easily find the beginning of the
required music track.
e When you start recording, a 'START MARKEB' is auto-
matically set.
. A START MARKER is also written each time a silence of 4
seconds is detected during recording (to indicate the
beginning of a new track).
O To manually write a 'START MARKER' press the MARK
WRITE button during playback or recording. lt will mark the
beginning of a music track.
Caution: When you manually write a 'START MARKER', the
track-numbering will no longer be correct. By pressing the
RENUMBER button you can include the new marker into the
tracknumbering.
NEXT MARKER
A 'NEXT MARKER' marks the end of the last music track on
this side.
You notice that there is no more room on the current side for
the next music track (e.9. no. 6) and you therefore want to
continue the recording at the beginning of the second side.
lnterrupt the recording by pressing the REC. PAUSE
button.
Press the MARK WRITE button to write a 'NEXT
MARKER"
The unit writes a 'NEXT MARKER', changes the side,
rewinds to the beginning of the tape and writes a
'LEAD lN MARKER' (see illustration).
Continue recording by pressing the REC/MUTE button
The continued recording will be included in the track-
numbering as track no. 1 .
REVERSE MARKER
A 'REVERSE MARKER' marks the end of the last music track
on this side.
You notice that there is no more room on the current side for
the next music track (e.9. no.6) and you therefore want to
change the side.
O lnterrupt the recording by pressing the REC. PAUSE button.
O Press the SIDE A/B button.
The unit writes a 'REVERSE N/ARKER' and immediately
changes the side. The tape will not be wound to the
beginning of side B (see illustration).
O Continue recording by pressing REC/MUTE button.
The continued recording will be included in the track-
numbering as track no. 6.
'LEAD lN' marks the beginning of the tape on side A
MARKER ERASE
O Find the marker to be erased using the display.
O Press the MARK ERASE button just before the marker to
be erased. The unit erases the selected marker.
lf the unit does not find a marker within 2.5 seconds, it
switches to the previous position.
O Press the RENUMBER button to correct the
tracknumbering.
RENUMBER
The RENUMBER function can only be used when the
recording was made with the use of the APPEND button.
select the 'RENUMBER', function to update the sequence of
tracks of the 'DCC'.
Caution: This process may take a few minutes.
O Press the RENUMBER button (only 'DCC user-recorded').
The unit winds to the beginning of side A and then checks
both sides for their tracknumbers. lf a tracknumber is
incorrect or if a marker is badly set, they are corrected. The
unit winds to the beginning of the first music track on side
A and switches to 'STOP'. The audio signal is muted.
This function should not be interrupted!
While the cassette is being rewound to the beginning, the
display panel shows:
lf the unit began with the function 'RENUMBER', the
display shows for instance:
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The buttons on the remote control have the same f unctions as
the corresponding ones on the 'DCC 600'.
Exception: SEARCH = FORWARD and BACKWARD
EXTRA BUTTONS
To select directly tracknumbers (only
functional when using a 'DCC').
To select the 'STANDBY', mode.
MA!NTENANCE
r Pull the AC power plug out.
. Clean the'DCC 600'with a damp cloth.
. Clean ref lecting surfaces (e.g. the display panel or the head
of the remote control) with a gentle window cleaner.
CLEANING CASSETTES
. ln principle there is no need to clean the head of your DCC
player if you use only DCC cassettes.
The use of conventional compact cassettes of inferior qualitl
may leave dirt on the DCC head. This can affect the sound
quality of DCC cassettes.
. Special DCC cleaning cassettes are available to clean the
DCC head
o lt is strongly advised not to use conventional compact
cleaning cassettes as they will not clean the DCC head well
enough.
PROBLEMS WITH THE WHOLE SYSTEM
lf a fault occurs, read the points below before taking your 'DC(
600'for repair.
Electrostatic charge may cause unexpected symptoms, e.g.
the unit does ot respond to any command.
To reset the unit:
o Switch off the power by pressing the
POWER ON/OFF button.
. Switch the power on again after a few seconds.
tf these remedies fail to help, consult your dealer' ]
Under no circumstances should you try to repair the
unit yourself as that would invalidate the warranty. ulllt YuuIDEll ql lllqL Yvuulu l.rusrrsqre a.re wvsr ' srrrrr
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BATTER!ES
. Open the battery compartment and insert two batteries as
indicated, type R03, UM-4 or AAA-cells.
o Remove the batteries when they have run down or when
they will not be used again for a long period.
Only use special 'DCC cleaning cassettes'
for your'DCC 600'!
Do not use demagnetizing cassettes!
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INPUTS
OUTPUTS
DIGITAL IN:
AES/EBU format:
sampling frequency:
unbalanced phono:
ANALOG IN:
phono:
input impedance:
sampling frequency:
input sensitivity:
max. input voltage:
DIGITAL OUT:
AES/EBU format:
sampling frequency:
unbalanced phono:
ANALOG OUT
output voltage:
frequency response:
channel separation:
THD+N:
SNR:
wow and flutter:
ANALOG OUT
output voltage:
frequency response:
channel separation:
THD:
SNR:
wow and flutter:
HEADPHONE OUT:
output power:
frequency response:
channel separation:
SNR:
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32 I 44j I 48 k1z
75 Ohm
unbalanced
50 kOhm
44.1 kllz
150 mVrms
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32 I 44.1 I 48 kNz
75 Ohm
DCC PLAYBACK
2 Vrms +l- 2 dB
20 H2...20 kHz +/- 0,5 dB
80 dB (1 kHz)
87 dB (1 kHz)
90 dB
quartz crystal precision
ACC PLAYBACK
0,8 Vrms +1,5 dB / -0,5 dB at 200 nWb/m
40 iz ... 14kHz (5 dB)
26 dB (related tracks)
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Dolby OFF 50 dB
Dolbv B 59 dB
Dotby'C 67 dB
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50 mW / 600 Ohm
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80 dB (1 kHz)
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