Teac Esoteric R-9000 User manual

TEAC, ——
R-9000/ V-9000
STEREO CASSETTE DECK
OWNER'S MANUAL
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to 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.
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important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
e Read all of these instructions.
@ Save these instructions for later use.
@ Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the
audio equipment.
1. Read Instructions — All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions — The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings — All warnings on the appliance and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions — All operating and use instructions
should be followed.
5, 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.
6. Carts and Stands — The appliance should be used only with
a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
6A. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with
care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may
cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting — The appliance should be mount-
ed to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manu-
facturer.
8. Ventilation — The appliance should be situated so that its
location or position does not interfere with its proper venti-
lation. For example, the appliance should not be situated
on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the
ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in installation,
such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of
air through the ventilation openings.
9. Heat — The appliance should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
10. Power Sources — The appliance should be connected to a
power supply only of the type described in the operating in-
structions or as marked on the appliance.
11. Grounding or Polarization — The precautions that should
be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an
appliance is not defeated.
12. Power-Cord Protection — Power-supply cords should be
routed so that they are not tikely to be walked on or pinch-
ed by items placed upon or against them, paying particular
attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the appliance.
13.
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16.
17.
18.
19.
Cleaning — The appliance should be cleaned only as recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
Power Lines — An outdoor antenna should be located away
from power lines.
Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna is
connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage
surges and built up static charges. Section 810 of the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70 — 1984, pro-
vides information with respect to proper grounding of the
mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in
wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding con-
ductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding
electrode. See Figure below.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
AS PER NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
GROUND
CLAMP 5
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUNOING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810~21)
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“— GROUND CLAMPS
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ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
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NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
Nonuse Periods — The power cord of the appliance should
be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long
period of time.
Object and Liquid Entry — Care should be taken so that
objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the en-
closure through openings.
Damage Requiring Service — The appliance should be ser-
viced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the
appliance; or
C. 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 dam-
aged.
Servicing — The user should not attempt to service the
appliance beyond that described in the operating instruc-
tions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified
service personnel.

Reference Illustrations
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For the use of the UR REMOTE CONTROL
connector, refer to the owner's manuals of
future units with a “UR” mark.
CD Player

Normal Tapes Battery Placement
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Chrome (Cobalt)
pee Tapes
4
@ Tape position identification holes
Fig.8 (R-9000)
Voltage Conversion
Pinch Roller
Capstan
Erase Head
Record Head Playback Head
Fig. 9
| Tuner |
-\ Spare AC outlet
Amplifier
Audio timer
R-9000/V-9000

Precautions
Environment
Avoid using the deck in the following
conditions:
eAt high temperatures (near a heater,
exposed to direct sunlight, etc.).
e At extremely low temperatures.
e Where there is excessive humidity.
e In a dusty atmosphere.
e Where power line voltage fluctuations are
severe (the use of a voltage regulator may
be advisable).
Cassette Tape (Fig. 4)
Tape Selection:
For the automatic tape select function to
work properly, metal and chrome (cobalt)
tapes must have tape identification holes.
Tape Handling:
Do not store tapes in the following places:
e On top of heaters, exposed to direct sun-
light or in any other places with high
temperatures.
e Near speakers, on TV sets or amplifiers,
or where they would be exposed to strong
magnetic fields.
eWhere humidity is high and in dirty,
dusty places.
Avoid dropping or subjecting cassettes to
excessive shocks.
Voltage Conversion (For general export
models) (Fig. 7)
If it is necessary to change the voltage
selector of the deck to be suitable for your
area, use the following procedure:
1. DISCONNECT THE POWER LINE
CORD.
2. Using a screwdriver, turn the selector
until the required voltage marking
appears.
IMPORTANT (for U.K. Customers)
The wires in this main lead are coloured
in accordance with the following code:
BLUE: NEUTRAL
BROWN: LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains
lead of this apparatus may not corres-
pond with the coloured markings identi-
fying the terminals in your plug, pro-
ceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must
be connected to the terminal which js
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.
In the U.K, this unit is sold without an
AC plug.
THE APPLIANCE CONFORMS WITH
EEC DIRECTIVE 87/308/EEC RE-
INTERFERENCE SUP-
GARDING
PRESSION
CONFORME AL D.M. 13 APRILE 1989
DIRETTIVA CEE/87/308
*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
symbol and “HX PRO” are trade marks
of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corpora-
tion,
Features and Controls (Figs. 1 and 2)
Front Panel
@ POWER Switch
Press to switch the deck on. The display
window will be illuminated. Press again
to turn the deck off.
Note: When switching the power on again
after switching it off, be sure to wait for
more than 3 seconds.
@ Eject Button
Press in the stop mode to open the cassette
holder. (Eject functions only in the STOP
made.)
© Cassette Holder
Load the cassette here.
@ REMOTE SENSOR (Remote Con-
trol Infrared Signal Receptor)
This receives signals from the provided
RC-366 (R-9000)/RC-365 (V-9000) infrared
remote control unit.
© CPS Button
This button is used to activate the CPS
(Computomatic Program Search) facility.
For details, refer to page 9.
@ Multi-Display Window
@) Multi-Counter
e Tape Counter Mode (0000)
In this mode, the counter functions as a
conventional tape counter, counting up
when the tape is moving forward and
down when the tape is being rewound
(or reversed in the R-9000). The display
can be cleared by pressing CLEAR button
@) , resetting the counter to “0000”. {f the
DISPLAY button of the PEAK LEVEL
buttons is pressed, the indication will be
in “dB”,
eRT (remaining time) Counter Mode
(OOMOOS): The remaining time of tape
is indicated during recording and play-
back.
Connections (Fig. 3)
eTurn off the power of all equipment
before making connections.
e Read the instructions of each component
you intend to use with the deck.
e The UR (Unified Remote Control) termi-
nals are used for total system control
when linked to future TEAC components.
For the connection of the UR terminals,
refer to the owner's manual of the com-
ponent to which the deck is to be con-
nected.
e TAPE LENGTH Mode: Indicates the
length of three types of tape C-46L, C-60
and C-90. When a tape is loaded, enter
its length. (See page 9.)
(@® PEAK LEVEL METER
This meter shows the peak level of the
input or playback signal. The meter
has a peak hold feature, which will
hold very brief peaks that might other-
wise pass unnoticed. In the record mode,
the meter indicates the level of the
source signals after adjustment with the
record level controls. The highest peak
to be recorded should generally not
exceed the meter reference reading for
the type of tape used. During play-
back, the meter indicates the level of
the signals recorded on the tape.
© CALIBRATION Indicator
Lights together with “LEVEL/BIAS”
in the calibration mode.
(© Tape Type Indicator
Tape type indicator above the meter
indicates the type of tape being used.
The R-9000/V-9000 has an auto tape
selector function, with which the
NORMAL, CrO, or METAL indicator
lights when a tape is loaded into the
cassette holder.
(© MEMORY Indicator
Lights in the memory mode.
© Mode Indicator
ePLAY: Lights during recording and
playback, A direction indi-
cator lamp also fights.
e REC: Lights in the recording mode
and flickers during recording
muting.
ePAUSE: Lights when the tape is
stopped temporarily.
@ BLANK SCAN Indicator
(R-9000 only)
Lights during the blank scan mode.

(H) HX PRO: The Dolby HX Pro indicator
lights during the recording mode, indi-
cating that the Dolby HX Pro circuit
incorporated in the deck is operating.
This is engaged automatically whenever
the deck is used for recording.
C) MPX FILTER Indicator
Lights when the multiplex filter has been
activated.
@®DOLBY NA/ OOB/ OCC
Indicator: Lights when the DOLBY
NR selector is set to the 00 B or
DO C position.
() TAPE/SOURCE Indicator
Indicates whether the deck is set for tape
or source monitoring.
@ << (Rewind) Button/ >>
(Fast-Forward) Button
When these buttons are pressed, the tape is
rewound or fast-forwarded. When used with
the CPS feature, these buttons act as tune
search buttons.
© COUNTER Buttons
e CLEAR Button
Pressing the CLEAR button resets multi-
display tape counters to zero (0000).
*The CLEAR button also serves as a
TAPE LENGTH button.
*If the tape length counter is displayed
and the tape length indication is changed,
the remaining time will also change.
e MODE Button
Press this button to switch the display
between the conventional tape counter,
the tape length counter and the tape re-
maining time counter.
© MEMORY Button
If the MEMORY button is pressed at any
required position during recording/play-
back, the tape will stop at that position
during rewind/fast forward or playback.
(See page 10.)
@ AUTO MONITOR Button
This button allows you to select which
signal is to be monitored with its level
displayed by the meter. When power is first
applied to the deck, the monitor mode is
set to TAPE, in which mode the signal
recorded on the tape is monitored with
its level displayed by the meter. When the
deck enters the record-pause mode, the
monitor mode is automatically switched to
SOURCE, showing that the signal input to
the deck (from the LINE IN jacks on the
rear panel) is being monitored and its level
displayed. And when the record-pause
mode is released, it is automatically changed
to TAPE.
To change the monitor mode manually,
press this button.
@ PEAK LEVEL Buttons
e DISPLAY: If this button is pressed, the
counter will hold any peak
from 0 to +12 dB for a few
seconds.
eCLEAR: Press this button to release
the peak hold indication
memory.
@ REV(ERSE) MODE Select Switch
(R-9000 only)
Set this button to select the reverse mode.
Operations in each mode are as follows:
= : When the tape reaches the end,
playback (or recording) will stop.
=— : In the forward play or record mode,
when the tape reaches the end, the
direction of tape travel is reversed
and playback or recording continues
until the end of the reverse side.
In this mode, when both sides of the
tape have been played or recorded,
the deck will stop.
C=: When the tape reaches the end during
either forward or reverse play, the
direction of tape travel will be
reversed and playback will be repeat-
ed a maximum of 10 times or until
the STOP button is pressed. In
this mode, recording will be done in
the same way as in the — position.
@® STOP Button
Press to stop tape travel and release any
operation mode.
@ < (Reverse Play) Button
(R-9000 only)
Press the <@ side to play in the reverse
direction.
@® > (Play) Button
Pressing this button causes the tape to run
at normal speed (from left to right).
@ RECORD Button
Press this button together with the » but-
ton ( < or »& on the R-9000) to start
recording. The red RECORD indicator
lights.
@ REC MUTE Button
Press this button during recording to pro-
vide a blank section between tunes (approx.
4 seconds). The deck will enter the record-
pause mode. Press the play ( > ) button
to start recording again. (See page 8.)
@ PAUSE Button
Press to temporarily stop tape travel during
recording or playback. In the pause mode,
the PAUSE indicator in the multi-display
lights. Press the play ( ) button again to
restart the tape (the indicator goes out).
(CD DIRECT Button
If the CD DIRECT button is set to the on
position, the signals supplied from a CD
player to the CD DIRECT IN connectors
will have priority over the LINE IN signals
and be recorded.
@ REC LEVEL Control:
When recording, turn the REC LEVEL
contro! clockwise to fade the input sound
in or turn it counterclockwise to fade the
sound out, for smooth tune-to-tune transi-
tions.
@ TIMER Switch
PLAY: For timer playback
OFF: Set to this position when not
using a timer.
REC: For timer recording
(Refer to page 11.)
@ BLANK SCAN Button
(R-9000 only)
With this button engaged, (an indicator
lights in the multi-display window), when a
blank portion of more than 10 seconds is de-
tected, the tape skips to the beginning of
the next tune, from which point playback
resumes. When the button is pressed again,
this function is cancelled (the indicator
goes off). (See page 10.)
@ MPX FILTER Button
Press this button when making a recording
of an FM broadcast using Dalby NR; the
indicator lights. This eliminates the pilot
tone (19 kHz) and sub carrier tone (38 kHz)
of the FM broadcast which could affect
operation of the Dolby noise reduction sys-
tem. To release this function, press the MPX
FILTER button again.
@ DOLBY NR Selector
OFF: Set to this position when you do
not want to use any noise reduc-
tion system.
DO B: Set to this position when making
a recording using the Dolby B noise
reduction system, or playing back
tapes recorded with Dolby B NR.
OO C: Set to this position when making
a recording using the Dolby C noise
reduction system, or playing back
tapes recorded with Dolby C NR.
@ Calibration Level Controls
CAL ON Button:
Press this button to start the calibrating
operation. For details, refer to ‘Calibration
Procedure” on page 9.)
BIAS Control:
Used to adjust the bias current to obtain
the optimum recording characteristics for
the tape used.
LEVEL Control:
Used to adjust the level difference between
the left and right channels precisely.

@ PHONES LEVEL Control
Adjust the level of the signals output from
the PHONES jack. This knob does not
affect the level of the signals output from
the OUTPUT jacks on the rear panel or the
level indicated by the PEAK LEVEL
METER.
@ PHONES Jack
Plug stereo headphones into this jack for
private listening or monitoring.
@ BALANCE Control
Adjust the balance of the input signals
between the left and right channels to be
recording on tape.
Remote Control! Unit
@® DISPLAY Button
Press this button to switch off the multi-
display.
€) TAPE LENGTH (CLEAR) Button
Provides the same function as the CLEAR
button on the main unit. (See page 7.)
<P RECORD Buttons
When initiating recording from the remote
control unit, press these two buttons
simultaneously.
Rear Panel
@ LINE IN Terminals
Connect the amolifier’s REC OUT jacks
to these jacks.
& CD DIRECT IN Terminals
Connect the OUTPUT terminals of a CD
player to these jacks.
@ OUTPUT Terminals
Connect the amplifier’s TAPE PLAY or
LINE IN jacks to these jacks.
@UR (Unified Remote Control)
REMOTE CONTROL Terminal
This terminal is used to link components
with a “UR” mark which will be released
in the future.
€ Power Supply Cord
Insert into an AC wall outlet, etc. The
voltage required by this unit is shown on
the rear panel.
Operations
Playback and Recording
Stereo Playback
1. Press the POWER switch to ON.
2. Press the eject ( # ) button and load
the required cassette.
3. Select a tape length
1) Press the CLEAR button. The
counter will be ‘‘0000”.
2) Press the MODE button. Normally,
the indication will show “C-60”.
3) Press the CLEAR button to select
the tape length. The tape length
will be changed in the order C-46L,
C-60, C-90.
*If the tape length is changed
during recording or playback,
the RT counter indication will not
be correct.
4. R-9000 only: Set the REV(ERSE) MODE
switch to select the required tape travel
mode.
. Select the required NR system.
Press the » button on the V-9000,
(» or <@ button on the R-9000) to
start playback.
7. Adjust the volume with the amplifier’s
control.
8. To end playback, press the STOP
button.
Om on
Stereo Recording
Recording from a Stereo System:
1. Press the POWER switch to ON.
2. Press the eject { “ ) button and load
the cassette on which the recording is
to be made.
3. Select the tape length
1) Press the CLEAR button. The
counter will show “0000”.
2) Press the MODE button. Normally,
the indication will show “C-60""
3) Press the CLEAR button to select
the tape length. The tape length
will be changed in the order C-46L,
C-60, C-90.
4. R-9000 only: Set the REV(ERSE)
MODE switch for recording on one side.
If you want to make a bi-directional
recording, set to the => /C= position.
. Select the NR system used in recording.
. Set the BIAS/LEVEL controls to their
center detente positions.
7. Select an input using the CD DIRECT
select button.
. Play the source to be recorded.
. Press the AUTO MONITOR button so
that the SOURCE indicator lights. This
enables you to adjust the recording
level without recording on the tape.
10. Adjust the recording level.
Using the REC LEVEL/BALANCE con-
trols, adjust the recording level of each
channel.
11.R-9000 only: Press the PAUSE button
and the ( < / » ) Forward/Reverse Play
Buttons to determine the recording
direction.
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12.Press the RECORD button and the >
button (< or » for the R-9000) to
start recording.
13.To end recording, press the STOP
button.
Notes:
e To interrupt recording temporarily, press
the PAUSE button. To resume recording,
press it again.
eAs this deck has an auto tape selector
mechanism, be sure to use cassettes with
tape detection holes. If they do not
have detection holes, the optimum results
will not be obtained with chrome and
metal tapes.
e R-9000 only: It is recommended to load
the tape with side A facing towards you
so that, when the > button of the <¢/
> buttons is pressed, recording/playback
will be performed on side A.
e As C-120 tapes are physically weak and
could become entangled in the transport
mechanism, do not use them.
CAUTION:
Recording pre-recorded tapes, records,
or other published or broadcast material
may infringe copyright laws. Check
before recording.
Record Muting Operation
The ability to leave blank unrecorded
(erased) sections on a tape during recording
is a real advantage in many recording
situations. For instance, you may want to
eliminate undesired portions of an FM
broadcast that you are recording, such as
commercials, station breaks or announce-
ments. You may also want to record a
complete program with. controlled spacing
between each tune. Such blank sections
can easily be left using the REC MUTE
function.
1. Automatic Spacing Operation - for a
4second blank - (during recording)
Press the REC MUTE button during
recording. The tape continues to run,
and a blank of about 4 seconds is re-
corded (the REC indicator flashes).
After 4 seconds, the deck switches
automatically to the record-pause mode
(both the REC and PAUSE indicators
light). To start recording the next tune,
press the PAUSE button (the PAUSE
indicator goes off).
2. Automatic Spacing Operation - for a
4-second blank - (during record-pause)
If the REC MUTE button is pressed
while in the record-pause mode, the
REC indicator blinks to indicate the
record-muting stand-by mode. When the
Forward/Reverse play ( < / » ) button
is pressed, the tape starts running and
the above automatic spacing operation
will be initiated.

e For a Blank of More Than 4 Seconds
During recording, keep the REC MUTE
button pressed for a longer blank section.
Release the button to enter the record-
pause mode.
eFor a Blank of Less Than 4 Seconds
After pressing the REC MUTE button
during recording, press the PAUSE button
before the 4-second interval has expired,
to cancel the muting mode and engage
the record-pause mode. To restart record-
ing, press the PAUSE button. Or press
the REC MUTE button again to resume
recording without stopping the tape.
Erasing
Previously recorded tapes will be erased
automatically when you make a new record-
ing on them. Alternatively, tape can be
erased by “recording” on them with the
REC LEVEL control set to “0”.
Calibration Procedure
Tapes with various formulas are available
from different manufacturers. in some
cases, however, even when tapes are of the
same type, they may differ depending on
the brand or sot. The calibration controls
allow you to adjust the recording level
and bias for the optimum performance of
any tape.
1. Load the tape on which you want to
record.
2. Press the PAUSE button, then press the
RECORD button. (On the R-9000,
if the reverse play button <¢ is pressed
together with the RECORD button,
calibration is impossible.)
3. Press the CAL ON button. The record-
ing of the internally generated calibra-
tion signal starts, and the indicators
light.
4. Press the » button. The direction
indicator lights and the tape starts.
5. Turn the BIAS contro! so that the bias
indications of the upper and lower level
indicators indicate the same evel.
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upper and lower level indicators reach
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7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 several times to
obtain the optimum bias and level.
8. Upon completion of calibration, press
the STOP button, then press the CAL
ON button again to release the cali-
bration mode.
Notes:
e When recording without calibration adjust-
ment, be sure to set the LEVEL and
BIAS controls to their center click posi-
tions.
eDue to the characteristics of metal tape,
the deck cannot be calibrated for opti-
mum performance with this type of tape.
This is not a malfunction.
e During calibration, the signal from the
LINE IN or CD DIRECT jacks will be
automatically cut off.
eAs the test tone during calibration is
recorded on the tape, erase it by recording
over it.
Tape Counter and RT Counter
Function
The multi-display counter has three differ-
ent display modes, depending on the
settings of the MODE and CLEAR buttons.
Tape Counter Mode: The counter functions
as a conventional tape counter.
RT (remaining time) Counter Mode: The
counter functions as a remaining time
counter, counting down the amount of tape
time remaining.
Using as a Tape Counter
When the power is switched on, a 4-digit
display will appear. It works in exactly
the same way as a conventional tape coun-
ter. During recording {including record
muting) and playback in the forward direc-
tion and fast-forwarding, the counter counts
up as the tape moves from left to right, and
down during reverse modes and rewind as
the tape moves from right to left. Its indica-
tion is not related to elapsed time and is
not compatible with the counter readings
of other cassette decks. One typical example
of how this display can be used in the con-
ventional tape counter made is: First load
a cassette and, before recording, press the
CLEAR button to reset the counter to
“0000”. Then note the counter reading at
the beginning of each piece of music to
facilitate locating that particular selection
when you want to play it back.
Using as a RT Counter
Using the MODE button, call up the tape
remaining time mode; a colon appears
between the 2nd and 3rd digits. In this
mode, the amount of tape remaining is
displayed in minutes and seconds while
the tape is running at normal speed during
recording (including record muting) and
playback. Counting stops while rewinding
and fast forwarding. This function shows
how much tape is left and can be used to
measure the approximate time it takes to
play a tune.
Using as a TAPE LENGTH Counter
When the MODE button and CLEAR
button are pressed, a tape length (C-46L/
C-60/C-90) will be indicated.
C-46L: When a large hub C-46 tape is used
C-60: When C-60/50/46/30/10 tape is
used
C-90: When a C-90/80 tape is used
e When using the RT counter mode, be sure
to set tape length.
eBoth the tape counter and RT counter
continue to count up or down even when
there is no corresponding indication in
the display window.
CPS (Computomatic Program
Search) Function
CPS allows the playback of the tune up to
15 tunes ahead or before the one being
played. This function operates by detecting
blank spaces of at least 4 seconds between
tunes. These blanks can be created using the
REC MUTE facility.
1. Press the CPS button repeatedly or hold
it until the number of tunes to be
skipped appears in the multi-display
counter. Refer to the chart “How
to Select any Required Tune Using
CPS”.
elf you count past the required number,
keep on pressing the CPS button as 1
appears after 15 js indicated.
2. Press the <@<¢ or -® — button,
depending on the direction in which
search is to be performed.
3. As the tape is fast-wound and blank
spaces between tunes are detected, the
displayed number will be counted down
until it reaches “1”, at which point
playback will start.
(R-9000)
When using CPS, the tape side is determined
by the setting of the REV(ERSE) MODE
button. See chart ‘CPS Tape Side Deter-
mined by REV(ERSE) MODE Switch”.
Notes on CPS
CPS operates by detecting and counting
blanks of about 4 seconds, normally the
intervals between tunes. Therefore, with
the following types of tapes, search func-
tions may not work correctly.
e When the intervals between tunes cannot
be detected.
— Intervals of less than 4 seconds.
— High levels of noise in intervals (due
to recording old scratched records,
poor FM or AM reception, etc.).

eWhen parts of the program are likely to
be detected as intervals between tunes:
— Long low level sections (in classical
music, etc.)
— Momentary pauses in a speech at a
conference, etc.
— Continuing low level portions created
by fading out, etc.
ein the case of tapes containing fade-outs,
because the length of the blanks can
differ depending on how fading out was
performed, some tune intervals may be
detected and others may not.
This problem can be corrected using the
REC MUTE facility.
Memory Stop
The current position of the tape is held in
memory when the MEMORY button is
pressed there during recording or playback,
then, when the tape is fast forwarded, re-
wound or played, the tape stops at this
position.
How to Select any Required Tune Using CPS
Ex: See (1). To select the 3rd tune past the current tape position, select “3”.
Current tape position
a, 9 @
Direction of
tape travel
In example (1), if “t" is less than
: "go fegee t Ahead Before
4 seconds, it will not be counted |
as a blank space. Designate
“2" instead of “3” to select
the 3rd tune in this case.
Current tape position
oe =
tape travel
t Ahead ! Before
CPS Tape Side Determined by REV MODE Switch (R-9000)
CPS Tape Side
Reverse
Side A 2 Side B
or
Side B 2 SideA
<R-9000 >
— <4 (Reverse playback)
— <4 7
Beginning of side B wv (Held in memory during reverse recording/play back)
B (Stop)
H Stop Beginning of side A
A (Held in memory during forward recording/playback)
— d< >> —
—_
*With the V-9000, side A only. (Forward playback)
=iO=
SS SS SS SE > en ne ee eee ee eS a ee ee
1. Press the MEMORY button at the re-
quired position during play, play-pause,
record, record-pause or record-mute.
2. Press the «</> of </® button
after playback or recording. When the
position at which the button was pressed
is reached, the tape will stop auto-
matically.
3. To clear the memory function, press
the MEMORY button again.
It can also be cleared by pressing the
eject ( & ) button or POWER button.
Notes:
e The tape transport may not always start
or stop exactly at the memorized counter
reading due to inertia in fast forwarding
or rewinding.
e Although the MEMORY button can be
pressed during fast-forward or rewind,
the memory position will be the position
of the tape when it was loaded into the
deck.
BLANK SCAN Facility (R-9000 only)
This facility is provided so that the deck
will skip long blank sections during play-
back, for greater efficiency.
1. During playback, press the BLANK
SCAN button ( the indicator will light).
2. If a blank section of more than about 10
seconds is detected during playback,
the deck will automatically fast forward
the tape to the beginning of the next
recorded section, from which point
playback will resume.
3. To release this function, press the
BLANK SCAN button again (the indi-
cator will go off).
4. If the STOP button is not pressed, the
point at which the deck stops is deter-
mined by the setting of the REV(ERSE)
MODE switch.
In the middle of a tape
Fast-forward Play
<?—_
Blank play
for 10 seconds
At the end of either side
Play
Tape end SIDE B
Blank play Play
for 10 seconds
Fast-forward

Note:
elf the signal is particularly low level for
more than 10 seconds continuously, such
as a pianissimo section in classical music,
etc., it may be detected as a blank and the
Blank Scan operation may be engaged
erroneously.
Timer-Controlled Operations
(Fig. 9)
Timer-Controlled Recording
1. Connect your deck and stereo system
to a commercially available clock timer
as shown in the diagram.
(R-9000)
Determine the side of tape on which you
want to start recording with the < or >
button.
2. Make all the preparations for normal
recording, but leave the deck in the stop
mode.
3. Set the audio timer to the required
start (power on) and stop (power off)
times.
4. Set the TIMER switch on the deck to
REC. When the preset start time is
reached, power will be supplied and
recording will start.
(R-9000)
Note: The tape direction ( < or > )
does not change when the power is switched
off. Take this into consideration when
performing timer-controlled operation.
Timer-Controlled Playback
1. Check that the deck is correctly con-
nected to the amplifier for normal
playback operation.
2. Connect the deck and amplifier to an
audio timer as for timer-controlled
recording.
(R-9000)
Determine the side of tape you want to
play first.
3. Make all preparation for normal play-
back, but do not start the tape.
4. Set the audio timer to the required
start (power on) and stop (power off)
times.
5. Set the TIMER switch on the deck to
PLAY.
When the preset start time is reached,
power will be switched on and playback
will start.
Remote Controlled Operation (Fig. 2)
The provided RC-366 (R-9000) or RC-365
(V-9000) remote control unit allows the
R-9000/V-9000 to be operated from a dis-
tance. The control buttons on the remote
control unit function in almost the same
way as those on the front panel of the R-
9000/V-9000, but they have slightly dif-
ferent names, etc.
Precautions on Remote Control Operation
(Figs. 5 and 6)
1. Battery Replacement
1. Remove the lid.
2. Insert 2 “AA’’ type dry batteries.
Be sure that the batteries are inserted
with their negative and positive
terminals positioned correctly.
3. Close the lid until it clicks.
How often should the batteries be changed?
The batteries will normally last about six
months. However if you notice that the
distance between the remote control unit
and the R-9000/V-9000 required for opera-
tion becomes shorter, the batteries should
be changed. Replace the batteries with two
new ones.
Precautions Regarding Batteries
e Be sure to insert the batteries with the
positive (+) and negative (-) terminals
positioned correctly.
e Never use old and new batteries together.
e Replacement batteries should be of the
same type. Never use batteries of different
types together.
e Rechargeable and non-rechargeable batte-
ries can be used. Refer to their precaution
labels.
eRemove the batteries from the remote
control unit when it will not be used for a
long period of time.
e When the batteries are weak, replace them
as soon as possible.
e Do not heat or disassemble batteries and
do not dispose of them by throwing them
into a fire.
2. Remote Control Unit RC-366 or RC-365
When operating using the remote control,
point the front of the unit at the remote
sensor of the R-9000/V-9000. The remote
control unit can be used within the range
shown in Fig. 6.
Notes:
e Even if the remote control unit is operated
within the effective range, remote control
Operation may be impossible if there is
any obstruction between the R-9000/V-
9000 and the remote control unit.
elf the deck is operated in the vicinity of
other appliances generating infrared rays,
or if other remote control devices using
infrared rays are used near the R-9000/
V-9000, the deck may operate incor-
rectly. Conversely, if the R-9000/V-9000's
remote control unit is operated in the
vicinity of other appliances which use an
infrared remote control device, the other
appliance may operate incorrectly.
e When the unit will not be used for a long
period of time (more than one month),
remove the batteries to prevent them
from leaking. If they do leak, wipe off the
liquid inside the battery compartment and
ah Aa
replace the batteries with new ones.
eDo not place books or other objects on
the remote control unit as they could
oress the buttons and discharge the
batteries.
Maintenance (Fig. 8)
The heads and tape path should be cleaned
and demagnetized periodically.
Cleaning the Tape Path
e Apply head cleaning fluid* to special
cotton swabs or a soft cloth, and lightly
rub the heads, capstans and all metal
parts in the tape path.
e Also clean the pinch rollers using rubber
cleaning fluid*
* Both are available as TEAC HC-1 and RC-
1 in the U.S.A. or in the TEAC 12-261
Tape Recorder Cleaning Kit in other areas.
Demagnetizing Heads
Be sure that the power is off, then demagne-
tize the heads using a TEAC E-3 demagne-
tizer or equivalent. For details of its use,
read its instructions.
Removing the Cassette Lid
For easy access to the heads to clean or
demagnetize them, remove the cassette
lid by pressing the tab shown below.
*When removing the lid, be sure to hold it.
Troubleshooting
Basic troubleshooting of a cassette tape
deck is similar to troubleshooting any other
electrical or electronic equipment. Always
check the most obvious possible causes
first. To give you a few ideas of what to
look for, check the following:
e No power: Is the power cord connected?
e Tape begins running when power is turned
on. Is the TIMER function switched on?
eNo audio output. Have all connections
been done correctly?

e Degraded sound quality: Are the heads
dirty or magnetized? Are you using good
quality tape? Is the NR selector in the
correct position?
DOLBY HX PRO
e Unable to select the record mode: Are
the record protection tabs of the tape
in place?
Dolby HX Pro is an “‘active bias’’ technique
that can improve the quality of audio tape
recordings. High-level high frequencies can
be recorded more accurately, without
sacrificing signal-to-noise ratio, while such
side effects of tape saturation as distortion
are reduced.
What Is Bias?
Bias is a very high-frequency signal generat-
ed within a tape deck and recorded on the
tape simultaneously with the program
material. This inaudible signal allows a low
noise, low distortion recording and flat
frequency response. Different magnetic tape
formulations require different amounts
of bias for optimum performance. If the
bias level is too high, high-frequency
Maximum Output Level (MOL) decreases.
The Problem of Self-Bias
Unfortunately, bias level is often influenced
by the signal being recorded. The high fre-
quencies contained in some music act as
bias. This unpredictable source of bias is
added to the existing bias, resulting in a loss
of high-frequency response. As the high-
frequency content of the signal increases,
the ability of the recorder to record high
frequencies (MOL) decreases. This pheno-
menon is called self-biasing.
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How Dolby HX Pro Solution
The Dolby HX Pro monitors the high-
frequency content of the program material
and adjusts the recorder bias oscillator to
maintain a constant total bias level. The
result is improved high-frequency response
and lower distortion. Depending on the type
of tape, the improvement in headroom can
be 6 dB or more.
The Benefits
With Dolby HX Pro, it is easier to make
more accurate recordings of the kind of
music which contains high-level high fre-
quencies. The improvement is similar to
that of high-performance tape over conven-
tional tape, so regardless of the type of
tape used, the results will sound better.
Most important of all, Dolby HX Pro
requires no decoding process. Once the
tape is recorded with it, the improvements
will be realized when playing the tape back
on any machine.
HX PRO off
10 20k
Example of improved frequency response using Dolby HX Pro function
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Specifications
Track System 4-Track, 2-Channel Stereo
Heads R-9000 4: 2 Erase, 1 Record and 1
Playback (Rotary)
V-9000 3: 1 Erase, 1 Record and 1
Playback (Combination)
Type of Tape Cassette tape C-60 and C-90
(Philips type)
Tape Speed 4.8 cm/sec. (1-7/8 ips)
Motors 3: 1 DC Servo motor
(for capstan drive)
1 DC motor
(for reei drive)
1 DC motor
(for ancillary control)
Wow and Flutter (WRMS)
0.03 % (R-9000), 0.025 % (V-9000)
Frequency Response (Overall) -20 dB
20 — 21,000 Hz Metal Tape
(25 — 20,000 Hz + 3 dB)
20 — 20,000 Hz CrO, Tape
(25 — 19,000 Hz + 3 dB)
20 — 18,000 Hz Normal Tape
(25 — 17,000 Hz + 3 dB)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Overall)
60 dB (NR OFF 3% THD Level,
Weighted)
70 dB (Dolby B In, over 5 kHz),
80 dB (Dolby C In, over 1 kHz),
Fast Winding Time Approximately 70
seconds for C-60
Inputs CD direct/Line: 60 mV, 50k ohms
Outputs Line: 0.775 V for load impedance
of 50k ohms or more
Headphones: 40 mW (max.), 8 ohms
Power Requirements 100/120/220/240 V
AC, 50/60 Hz (General export
models)
120 V AC, 60 Hz (U.S.A./Canada)
220 V AC, 50 Hz (Europe)
240 V AC, 50 Hz (U.K./Australia)
Power Consumption 28 W
Dimensions (W x H x D)
476 x 149 x 355 mm
(18-3/4" x 5-7/8" x 14”)
Weight 10.2 kg (22.5 tbs.)
Standard Accessories
Wireless Remote Control Units
RC-366 (R-9000), RC-365 (V-9000),
Batteries (SUM-3, “AA”, “R6”
type) x 2, Input-output connection
cords
e Specifications were determind using metal
tape except as noted.
e Improvements may result in specifications
or features changing without notice.
e Photos and illustrations may differ slightly
from production models.

THIS DIGITAL APPARATUS DOES NOT EXCEED
THE CLASS B LIMITS FOR RADIO NOISE EMIS-
SIONS FROM DIGITAL APPARATUS AS SET OUT
IN THE RADIO INTERFERENCE REGULATIONS
OF THE CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COM-
MUNICATIONS.
LE PRESENT APPAREIL NUMERIQUE N’EMET
PAS DE BRUITS RADIOELECTRIQUES DEPAS-
SANT LES LIMITES APPLICABLES AUX AP.
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