Teac W-525R User manual

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TEAC,
Double Auto Reverse Cassette Deck
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OWNER’S MANUAL
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RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
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sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
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A important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
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on the rear panel. Please record the model
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your records.
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Serial number
0492U-M-0659A

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
1.
6A.
Read all of these instructions.
Save these instructions for later
use.
Follow all warnings and
instructions marked on the audio
equipment.
Read Instructions - All the safety and
operating instructions should be read before
the appliance is operated.
Retain Instructions - 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 Instructions - 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.
Carts 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. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
appliance and cart combination to overturn.
Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The applicance
should be mounted on a wall or ceiling only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
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; or, placed in a
built-in installation, such as a bookcase or
cabinet that may impede the flow of air through
the ventilation openings.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
Heat - The appliance should be situated away
from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other appliances
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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.
Grounding or Polarization - Precautions
should be taken so that the grounding or
polarization of the appliance is not defeated.
Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords
should be routed so that they are not likely to
be walked on or pinched by items placed upon
or against them, paying particular attention to
cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the appliance.
Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned
only as recommended by the manufacturer.
Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be
located away from power lines.
Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside
antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure
the antenna system is grounded so as to
provide some protection against voltage
surges and built up static charges. Section 810
of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No.
70 - 1984, provides 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
conductors, 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
S<GROUNDING CoNOUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE. SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART 1)
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
(Continued on page 4)

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued from
16. Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the
appliance should be unplugged from the outlet
when left unused for a long period of time.
17. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be
taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are
not spilled into the enclosure through
openings.
18. 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
Objects have fallen, or liquid has been
spilled into the appliance; or
The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
The appliance does not appear to operate
normally or exhibits a marked change in
performance; or
. The appliance has been dropped, or the
enclosure damaged.
B.
Cc.
19. 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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AC POWER CORD CONNECTION
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE
SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
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ATTENTION:
POUR EVITER LES CHOCS
ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME
LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA
BRONE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA
PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU'AU FOND.
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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.
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CANADA.

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The deck consumes a small amount of power when it
is plugged into an AC outlet, even when its POWER
switch is in the OFF position.
@ POWER Switch ® Tape Operation Buttons (TAPE I/ TAPE I!)
@ Cassette Holder (TAPE I/TAPE II) ~#< : Rewind Button
© REMOTE SENSOR STOP
(Infrared Signal Reception Window) ~«: Reverse Play Button
@ SYNC REV (Reverse) Button & : Forward Play Button
@ CD SYNC Button me - Fast Forward Button
@ PEAK PROGRAM LEVEL METER @ TIMER Switch
@ RECORD Button (TAPE II only) @® REV (Reverse) MODE Switch
© REC (Record) MUTE Button (TAPE II only) @ BIAS FINE Control (TAPE II only)
@ TAPE COUNTER and RESET Button (TAPE II @ REC (Record) LEVEL Control (TAPE II only)
only) @® BALANCE Control (TAPE II only)
@ DUB (Dubbing) START Button @ PHONES Jack
@ PAUSE Button (TAPE II only) @ DOLBY NR Select Switch
@® Eject Button (TAPE I/TAPE II)

PRECAUTIONS
Se
Environment
Avoid using the deck in the following conditions:
© At high temperatures (near a heater, exposed to
direct sunlight, etc.).
© At extremely low temperatures.
© Where there is excessive humidity.
@ In a dusty atmosphere.
© Where power line voltage fluctuations are severe
(in which case the use of a voltage regulator may
be advisable).
Cassette Tape
Tape Selection:
For the automatic tape select function to work
properly, metal and chrome (cobalt) tapes must have
identification holes.
Normal Tapes
Chrome (Cobalt)
Tapes
Metal Tapes
© Tape position identification holes.
Voltage Conversion
(General export models only)
Be sure to remove the power cord from the AC outlet
before repositioning the voltage converter switch.
1. Locate the voltage selector on the rear panel.
2. Using a flat-bladed screwdriver, set to the
appropriate 230 V or 120 V position according to
your area.
Tape Handling:
Do not store tapes in the following places:
© On top of heaters, exposed to direct sunlight or in
any other places with high temperatures.
Near speakers, on TV sets or amplifiers or where
they would be exposed to strong magnetic fields.
Where humidity is high and in dirty, dusty places.
Avoid dropping or subjecting cassettes to
excessive shocks.
As C-120 tapes are physically weak and could
become entangled in the transport mechanism, do
not use them.
IMPORTANT (for U.K. Customers)
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
BLUE:
BROWN:
NEUTRAL
LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of
this apparatus may not correspond with the
coloured markings identifying the terminals in
your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be
connected to the terminal which is marked with
the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which
is coloured BROWN, must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured RED.
In the U.K., this unit is sold without an AC
plug.
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
120V 230V
2 mw
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THE APPLIANCE CONFORMS WITH EEC
DIRECTIVE 87/308/EEC REGARDING INTER-
FERENCE SUPPRESSION
Dolby noise reduction and HX Pro headroom
extension manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation. HX Pro
originated by Bang & Olufsen.
"DOLBY", the double-D symbol DOO and "HX
PRO" are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
Licensing Corporation.

CONNECTIONS
© Turn off the power switches of all equipment
before making connections.
© Read the instructions of each component you
intend to use with the deck.
@ For the connection of the REMOTE CONTROL
jack, refer to the owner's manual of the component
to which the W-525R is to be connected.
Stereo amplifier
Rear panel
rH
UW
This terminal is used to connect to TEAC receivers or
amplifiers with a "UR" mark. To AC outlet
When W-525R is connected to the TEAC
receiver with a "UR" mark, priority will be given
to the remote sensor of TEAC receiver and
operation of the W-525R remote sensor
provided will be defeated.
Remote control:
1. The remote control unit is not provided with the W-525R as accessory.
2. By using the "UR" remote control unit provided with the TEAC receiver or
amplifier, the W-525R mechanism (TAPE I/TAPE II) can be operated.

OPERATIONS
Loading a Cassette Tape
1
Use
your
finger
or
a
pencil
to
turn
0):
*
Notes:
the
cassette's
hub
and
take
up
SoA
IS
e@
The
cassette
holder
cannot
be
any
slack
tape.
TC
opened
during
recording
or
Note:
Avoid
touching
the
tape.
playback.
Fingerprints
attract
dust
©
If
the
power
has
been
switched
off
and
dirt.
during
play
or
recording,
ejecting
2
Press
the
eject
button
(4)*
to
the
cassette
may
be
impossible.
open
the
cassette
compartment
In
such
a
case,
switch
the
power
door.
on
and
press
the
eject
button
3
Load
the
cassette
tape
with
its
again.
open
edge
facing
down.
4
Gently
close’
the
compartment
door.
Tape
Travel
Depending
on
Setting
of
REV
MODE
Switch
Setting
Tape
Travel
Beginning
Side
B
End
Stop
Start
=
[===========—]
Start
Stop
End
Side
A
Beginning
|
When
the
tape
reaches
the
end,
playback
or
recording
is
released.
Beginning Sidee ® End © During forward play or recording, when the end of tape
is reached, the direction of tape running is reversed to
play or record in the opposite direction. Reverse play
= or recording will continue to the end of the other side,
at which point play or recording is released.
| End Beginning @ During reverse play or recording, when the tape
| Side A reaches the end, play or recording is released.
PLAY mode (Tapes loaded in TAPE | or Il)
Side B F .
Beginning a End During either forward or reverse play, when the end of
tape is reached, the direction of tape running is reversed
and play continues in the opposite direction. In this way,
the two sides of the tape are played back continuously;
the tape will stop after 5 cycles.
End inni
Side A Beanie
C=) | PLAY mode (Tapes loaded in TAPE | and Il) |
— CONT PLAY (Continuous Playback) — Refer to "Continuous Playback Operation" chart on
page 9.
RECORD mode (TAPE II only)
Pome Side B
Beginning End
Ss
es © Operation is same as =>.
Start
End Beginning
Side A

P
1
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layback with TAPE | or TAPE II
. Check that the TIMER switch is OFF.
TIMER
REC
OFF
PLAY
. Press the POWER switch to ON.
POWER
. Set the REV MODE switch to the required tape
travel mode, referring to the chart "Tape Travel
Depending on Setting of REV MODE Switch" on
page 7.
REV MODE
CONT PLAY
B
. Load a pre-recorded cassette in TAPE | or Il.
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Select the appropriate DOLBY NR system.
DOLBY NR
Press the ~d or ® button for TAPE | or Il to start
playback.
oc
coe
OFF
. Adjust the volume with the amplifier's volume
control.
To stop playback, press the STOP button.
STOP
Continuous Playback
. Load pre-recorded cassettes in TAPE | and TAPE
. Set the necessary controls and switches but not
the <4 or & buttons, referring to "Playback with
TAPE | or TAPE II" on the left.
. Set the REV MODE switch to the CONT PLAY
(C=) position.
REV MODE
CONT PLAY
. Press the <4 or ® button of the deck to be
played back first.
ES Es
. Tapes will be played back continuously,
according to the chart on page 9.
To stop continuous play before 5 cycles have
been completed, press the STOP button of either
deck.

Continuous Playback Operation
® TAPE | ® TAPE Il
Side B Side B
Beginning End Beginning End
—— Stop Stop
Start Start
a ® Start Start
End Beginning End Beginning
Side A Side A
@ @® When playback starts in the forward
direction, at the end of tape, the tape is
reversed to play the other side. At the end
of this side, playback is released.
When playback starts in the reverse
direction, at the end of tape, TAPE | is
released.
@® Control is transferred to TAPE Il.
@® Playback starts in the forward direction; at the
end of tape, it is reversed and the other side is
played back.
@® At the end of tape, control is transferred back
to TAPE |, which plays both sides.
This sequence @ - @ is repeated for 5 cycles.
Recording with TAPE II
Recording from a stereo system:
1. Set the TIMER switch to OFF.
TIMER
2. Press the POWER switch to ON.
REC
OFF
PLAY
POWER
3. If you want to make a bi-directional recording, set
the REV MODE switch to the => position.
REV MODE
CONT PLAY
{2
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4. Load a recordable cassette in TAPE Il.
© Check that the safety tabs on the spine of the
cassette are in place. If they have been broken
off, block the holes with adhesive tape.
5. Select the desired DOLBY NR system.
DOLBY NR
6. Press the PAUSE button (its indicator lights),
then the RECORD button (its indicator lights).
(The indicators are above the buttons.)
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7. Adjust the recording level with the REC LEVEL
control so that the loudest sound to be recorded
just makes the meters briefly reach around the "0
dB" point (for Normal or Chrome tapes) or the "+3
dB" point (for Metal tapes).
PEAK PROGRAM LEVEL METER
—_e ES," L________,
L L
“dB 00 20 10 6 3 ° 3 6 +08
R R
REC LEVEL
8. To adjust the balance of the input signal, use the
BALANCE control.
9. Press the PAUSE button again to start recording.
© To stop recording temporarily, press the PAUSE
button. To restart the tape, press it again.
© To stop recording, ptess the STOP button.
Erasing
Anything previously recorded on the tape will
automatically be erased when you make a new
recording on it. It can also be erased by "recording"
on it with the REC LEVEL control set to "0".
REC LEVEL
456
10s
Using the BIAS FINE Control
BIAS FINE (I)
‘
With
this
control
in
its
center
position,
the
bias
current
will
be
the
standard
for
the
type
of
tape
loaded.
Turning
the
control
toward
"+"
increases
the
amount
of
bias
current
which
slightly
decreases
high-frequency
response.
Turning
it
toward
"—"
decreases
the
amount
of
bias
current
for
a
noticeable
increase
in
high-frequency
response.
1. Make a recording from a disc, etc.
2:
After making a short recording, rewind the tape to
the beginning of the recorded section, then play it
back to monitor the reproduced sound.
.
Compare
the
monitored
sound
with
the
original;
if
there is a noticeable difference, adjust the BIAS
FINE control and make another trial recording.
. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until the optimum
setting of the BIAS FINE control is obtained, so
that
the
recording
sounds
as
close
as
possible
to
the original.

Record Muting Operation
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e Automatic spacing operation for 4-second
blanks (during recording)
Press the REC MUTE button during recording. The
tape movement continues and a blank space of
about 4 seconds is recorded (the RECORD
indicator blinks). The deck then enters the record-
pause mode automatically (both the RECORD and
PAUSE indicators light).
To restart recording, press the PAUSE button (the
PAUSE indicator goes off).
Automatic
spacing
operation
for
4-second
blanks
(during
record-pause)
In
the
record-pause
mode,
pressing
the
REC
MUTE
button
will
initiate
the
above
record-muting
operation
automatically.
The
deck
then
returns
to
the
record-pause
mode.
For a blank of more than 4 seconds
During recording, hold the REC MUTE button
depressed for longer than 4 seconds. A blank
space
will
be
left
as
long
as
the
button
is
pressed.
Release the button to enter the record-pause
mode. To restart recording, press the PAUSE
button.
For a blank of less than 4 seconds
After pressing the REC MUTE button during
recording, press the PAUSE button before 4
seconds has elapsed. The deck will stop and enter
the record-pause mode at the point at which the
PAUSE button is pressed. To restart recording,
press the PAUSE button again.
Note:
@
During
record
muting
operation
(while
the
RECORD
indicator
is
blinking),
pressing
the
REC
MUTE
button
again
will
release
the
record
muting
operation
and
recording
will
restart
without
stopping
the
tape.
Dubbing
(Copying
from
TAPE
|
to
TAPE
II)
[—
To dub the entire recorded section of a
pre-recorded cassette
|
. Set the TIMER switch to OFF.
TIMER
. Press the POWER switch to ON.
POWER
REC
OFF
PLAY
.
Load
the
pre-recorded
cassette
into
TAPE
|
anda
recordable
cassette
into
TAPE
Il.
-
Fully
rewind
both
cassettes
so
their
tapes
are
taken
up
on
their
left
reels.
5.
Set
the
REV
MODE
switch
to
the
desired
position.
==
:
Dubbing
will
be
performed
for
one
side
only.
=
:
Dubbing
will
be
stopped
after
both
sides
have
been
dubbed.
REV MODE
CONT PLAY
B
. Set both decks to the B® direction.
pad
(=)
>

SB a EES
7. Press the DUB START HIGH or NORMAL button
to start dubbing. The indicator corresponding to
the button pressed will light.
NORMAL: Dubbing is performed at normal
speed.
HIGH: Dubbing is performed at twice normal
speed.
—— dus START —
—_ —
NORMAL HIGH
—a-— (s/s
8. The PEAK PROGRAM LEVEL METER indicates
the TAPE | signal levels; the recording levels of
TAPE II will be set automatically (at the same
levels as TAPE 1).
PEAK PROGRAM LEVEL METER
——
——————————————————_—
-dB 00 20 10 6 3 ° 3 6 +48
—2a——— ee
9. After dubbing is completed, both decks stop
automatically, according to the setting of the REV
MODE button.
10. To stop dubbing, press either of the STOP
buttons.
STOP
Notes:
e The settings of the REC LEVEL control and
DOLBY NR switch are ignored during dubbing as
they have no effect.
e The <4, <, & and &® buttons do not
function during NORMAL speed or HIGH speed
dubbing. Also, REC MUTE and PAUSE do not
function during HIGH speed dubbing.
e@ The sound quality of the dubbed tape may be
slightly worse than that of the original tape. For
this reason, multigeneration dubbing is not
recommended.
© If there is a TV set near the W-525R during high
speed dubbing, it is possible that the TV's
horizontal scanning frequency (15.75 kHz) may be
recorded on the tape. If this occurs or to prevent it
in advance, dub at normal speed, switch off the
television or keep the deck a reasonable distance
away from the TV.
Sigs
Synchro reverse dubbing
The SYNC REV button allows both decks to be
reversed at exactly the same time during dubbing.
This function is convenient when using tapes with
different lengths, to dub a tape with exactly the same
contents as the original.
1. Set the tape running direction of both decks to
the & (forward) direction, and set the REV MODE
switch to the => position.
REV MODE
CONT PLAY
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Ss
2. Press the SYNC REV button (the indicator above
the button will light).
SYNC REV
—
3. Press either of DUB START buttons (HIGH or
NORMAL).
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— —
NORMAL HIGH
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4. The tapes in TAPE | and Il travel as illustrated in
the chart "Synchro Reverse Dubbing Operation"
on page 13.
Notes:
@ f the original tape is shorter than the dubbed tape,
blank sections will be left at both ends of the
dubbed tape. To prevent this, use tapes with the
same length as far as possible.
© During high-speed dubbing with the SYNC REV
button engaged, when either deck stops at the
end of tape, the cther deck performs normal-
speed running (playback or recording) till the end
of tape, at which point both decks are reversed
and high-speed dubbing is restarted.

Synchro Reverse Dubbing Operation
TAPE | tape shorter than TAPE II
TAPE | tape longer than TAPE II
TAPE!
Play ®
Reverse sidep
Q ~~ Jside a
® Play
TAPE Il .
No signal recording
Recording (3) ®
Reverse Ke —— ne
Oe ans
No signal recording
@ When TAPE | reaches the end of the forward
side, TAPE | stops and TAPE II enters the "no
signal recording" mode.
@ When TAPE II reaches the end, both TAPE |
and || are reversed simultaneously then TAPE
| resumes reverse play and TAPE II resumes
recording.
@® When TAPE | reaches the end of the reverse
side, TAPE | stops and TAPE Il enters the "no
signal recording" mode.
@® When TAPE Il reaches the end, the deck
stops.
TAPE!
Reverse Play ® Side @
(= ide
2 Si
@ Play
TAPE Il
Recording ®
Side B
Reverse Sink
i
@ ® Recording
@ When TAPE II reaches the end of forward
side, TAPE II enters the record-pause mode
for the reverse side, while TAPE | continues
playback.
@ When TAPE | reaches the end, TAPE | and II
start reverse play and recording simultane-
ously.
@ When TAPE II reaches the end of the reverse
side, both TAPE | and II stop simultaneously.
Manual editing with REC MUTE and PAUSE
During normal-speed dubbing, you can edit the
dubbed tape as required using the REC MUTE and
PAUSE buttons. For example, you can record only
he required tunes from TAPE | to TAPE II skipping
unwanted tunes.
—— Dus stTART —
— —
NORMAL HIGH
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e During normal-speed dubbing, when the PAUSE
button is pressed, TAPE II enters the record-
pause mode while TAPE | continues playback.
While listening to the sound from TAPE I, when it
reaches a section you want to dub, press the
PAUSE button again to restart recording on TAPE
I.
© During normal-speed dubbing, when the REC
MUTE button is pressed, TAPE II enters the
record muting operation as in normal recording. To
restart recording on TAPE Il, press the PAUSE
button.
CAUTION:
Recording pre-recorded tapes, records, or
other published or broadcast material may
infringe copyright laws. Check before
recording.
213:—

CD Synchro Dubbing
By connecting the deck to a TEAC CD synchro
compatible CD player (such as the CD-Z5000 or CD-
P4500) which has a CD/DECK SYNC terminal on its
rear panel, dubbing (recording) synchronized with
the CD player is possible.
1. Connect the deck's CD/DECK SYNC terminal to
the CD player's CD/DECK SYNC terminal using an
optional cable (WR-7000) as illustrated below.
Stereo amplifier
CD player
(such as TEAC CD-Z5000)
Synchro cable ;
(WR-7000) (optional)
2. Perform programming of the "time edit", etc.
functions of the CD player beforehand (refer to
the instructions of the CD player).
3. Set the source to CD using the amplifier's source
select buttons.
4. Set the recording level as explained in step 7, of
"Recording with TAPE II" on page 10.
5. Set the deck and the CD player to the stop mode.
6. Press the CD SYNC button of the deck.
cD SYNC
—
°
CD/DECK SYNCHRONOUS DUBBING
The CD player will start automatically approx. 1
sec after the deck starts recording and dubbing
will be performed. (The CD SYNC indicator lights.)
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Start of CD synchro dubbing
The shaded portions (2) indicate the CD
synchro dubbing mode in the following.
Deck's CD SYNC button ON:
Deck operation Stop
CD player operation Stop
To stop temporarily during dubbing:
To temporarily stop CD synchro dubbing
(A) Press the STOP button of the deck. The CD
player will return to the beginning of the current
tune and pause there. To restart, press the
deck's CD SYNC button.
(A: Operation of the deck)
‘STOP button ON 71 CD SYNC button ON
Deck operation [| Recording | Stop Recording
CD player Return to the beginning L>
operation layback | «+ the tune, then pause. layback
‘a
(8) Press the stop button of the CD player. The deck
enters the rec/pause mode. To restart, press the
CD player's play button.
(B: Operation at the CD player)
| Recording | Recipause
CD player Playback Stop
Deck operation
STOP button ON: PLAY hina ON
When the CD player has entered the pause mode,
it stands by after returning to the beginning of the
tune that has just been played.
When recording is done up to the end of the tape,
the CD player stands by after returning to the
beginning of the tune that has just been played.
Note
If the CD player is connected to the stereo amplifier
using an optical cable, synchro dubbing is not
possible. If synchro dubbing is required, you must
connect the deck's analog output using pin plug
cords.

Timer-Controlled Operation
By using the W-525R with an audio timer, tapes can
be recorded or played back at any preset time. If
apes are loaded in both decks, you can also start
continuous playback in this way.
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Audio Timer
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AC power
Timer recording
Recording a broadcasting program:
a
Connect the deck and stereo system to a
commercially available audio timer as shown in
the diagram.
Set the power switches of all components to ON.
. Load a recordable cassette in TAPE Il.
. Set the REV MODE switch to the required
position. (Refer to "Tape Travel Depending on
Setting of REV MODE Switch" on page 7.)
REV MODE
CONT PLAY
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S
. Set the TIMER switch to the REC position.
TIMER
REC
OFF
PLAY
10.
11.
Tune to the broadcasting station to be recorded.
Press PAUSE then RECORD to set the deck to
the record-pause mode.
Ce > Gerd
. Adjust the recording level with the REC LEVEL
control as explained in step 7 of “Recording with
TAPE II" on page 10.
. Set the DOLBY NR switch as required.
DOLBY NR
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OFF
Set the tape running direction to start recording
using the <4 or B® button of TAPE Il.
Set the audio timer to the required start (power
on) and stop (power off) times. When this setting
is completed, the power to all components will be
switched off.
When the preset start time is reached, power will be
supplied and recording will start automatically.
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Timer playback
1. Connect the deck and stereo system to a
commercially available audio timer as shown in
the diagram.
2. Set the power switches of all components to ON.
3. Load pre-recorded cassette(s) in TAPE | or Il (or
both).
4. Set the REV MODE switch to the required
position. (Refer to "Tape Travel Depending on
Setting of REV MODE Switch" on page 7.)
REV MODE
CONT PLAY
2
Ss
5. Set the TIMER switch to the PLAY position.
TIMER
REC
OFF
PLAY
6. Set the DOLBY NR switch as desired.
DOLBY NR
moc
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OFF
7. Set the tape running direction in which playback
is to start using the <4 or ®& button.
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8. Set the audio timer to the required start (power
on) and stop (power off) times, When this setting
is completed, the power to all components will be
switched off.
When the preset start time is reached, power will be
supplied and playback will start automatically.
Notes:
@ The tape running direction just before the power is
turned off will be maintained when the power is
turned on again. Remember this when setting for
timer-controlled operation.
© When cassettes are loaded in both decks, TAPE |
will start playback first because it has priority.
© Be sure to set the TIMER switch to the OFF
position after timer operation is completed.
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MAINTENANCE
The heads and tape path should be cleaned and
demagnetized periodically.
Cleaning Tape Path
@ Apply head cleaning fluid* to a cotton bud or soft
cloth, and lightly rub the heads, capstan and all
metal parts in the tape path.
@ Also clean the pinch roller using rubber cleaning
fluid*.
* Both are available in TEAC Tape Recorder
Cleaning Kits HC-1 and RC-1 in the U.S.A. or TZ-
261 in other areas.
Erase Head
Record/Play Head
Demagnetizing Heads
Be sure that the power is off, then demagnetize the
heads using a TEAC E-3 demagnetizer. For details of
its use, read its instructions.
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:
© No power: Is the power cord connected?
© Tape begins running when power is turned on: Is
the TIMER function on?
© No audio output: Have all connections been made
correctly?
@ Low sound quality: Are the heads dirty or
magnetized? Are you using good quality tape?
Has the correct NR System been selected?
e Impossible to enter the record mode: Are the
record protection tabs of the cassette in place?

DOLBY HX PRO
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 the 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 generated within
a tape deck and recorded on the tape simultaneously
with the program material. This inaudible signal
allows low noise, low distortion recording and a flat
frequency response. Different magnetic tape
formulations require differeent amounts of bias for
optimum performance. If the bias level is too high,
the high-frequency Maximum Output Level (MOL)
decreases.
The Problem of Self-Bias
Unfortunately, the bias level is often influenced by
the signal being recorded. The high frequency
components of 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 contents of the signal
increase, the ability of the recorder to record high
frequencies (MOL) decreases. This phenomenon is
called self-iasing.
The Dolby HX Pro Solution
Dolby HX Pro monitors the high-frequency contents
of the program and adjusts the recorder's 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 (dynamic range) can be 6
dB or more.
The Benefits
With Dolby HX Pro, it is easier to make more
accurate recordings of music which contains high-
level high frequency components. The improvement
is similar to that of high-performance tape over
conventional tape, and regardless of the type of tape
used, the results will sound better.
Most important of all, Dolby HX Pro requires no
decoding process. Once a tape is recorded with it,
the improvement will be realized when playing the
tape back on any machine.
T
oe 250nWb/m HxPRO on
40
20Hz 50 100 200 500 1k 2 5 10 20k
Example of improved frequency response using Dolby HX Pro function
SPECIFICATIONS
Track System : 4-Track, 2-Channel Stereo
Heads : 1 Playback (Rotary, DECK |) 1 Erase and
1 Record/Playback (Rotary, DECK I!)
Type of Tape :
Cassette tape C-60 and C-90
(Philips type)
Tape Speed :
4.76 cm/sec (1-7/8 ips), 9.5 cm/sec
(3-3/4 ips) (High speed dubbing only)
Motors : 4; 2 DC servo motors and 2 DC motors
(2 ea. deck)
Wow and Flutter (WRMS) : 0.06 %
Frequency Response (Overall, -20 dB) :
25 - 19,000 Hz, Metal
25 - 18,000 Hz, CrOz
25 - 17,000 Hz, Normal
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (Overall) :
59 dB (NR off, 3% THD level, Weighted)
69 dB (Dolby B NR on, over 5 kHz)
79 dB (Dolby C NR on, over 1 kHz)
Fast Winding Time :
Approximately 110 seconds for C-60
Line Input : 87 mV, 50 k ohms
Output : Line; 0.46 V for load impedance of 50 k
ohms or more
Headphones; 8 ohms
Power Requirements :
120/230 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 25 W
(General Export Model)
120 V AC, 60 Hz, 21 W
(U.S.A./Canada Model)
230 V AC, 50 Hz, 25 W
(Europe Model)
240 V AC, 50 Hz, 25 W
(UK/Australia Model)
Dimensions (W x H x D) :
435 x 147 x 277 mm
(17-1/8" x 5-13/16" x 10-7/8")
Weight (net) : 4.9 kg (10-13/16 Ibs.)
Standard Accessories:
Input-output connection cords
© Specifications were determined using metal tape
except as noted.
@ Improvements may result in specification or
feature changing without notice.
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