Technics RS-BR465 User manual

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Stereo Cassette Deck
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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We thank you for selecting this product and welcome
you to the growing family of satisfied Technics pro-
duct owners around the world.
We feel certain you will get maximum enjoyment
from this new addition to your home.
Please read these operating instructions carefully,
and be sure to keep them handy for convenient
reference.
Contents
Suggestions for Safety ...... Bie cuast ait aesace’ oats 2
Accessories ..... arate alanis areca eae Sas a saoe 3
Before Use ..............00 eee eee Jniawiwe - 4S
Connections ........ ba ira dea nie Mit ise ee Sa 3
Front Panel Controls and Functions ........ 4
Playback...... oop ead speeded eal sskuschaeetenctat siti 7
Recording ......... siialpves iy ei tre la aut vie’ feseseceseatnte 11
Convenient Features for Recording ........ 12
Recording with High Tone Quality .......... 14
Timer Recording/Playback ................ 15
About Cassette Tapes........ arnt leheamads wees 16
Maintenance ........ ated ht del itecl iveutvonshaceta Sere 17
Technical Specifications .................. 17
Troubleshooting Guide ................ wees 18
Suggestions for Safety
M@ Use a standard AC wall outiet
1. Use from an AC power source of high voltage, such as that
used for an air conditioner, is very dangerous.
A fire might be caused by such a connection.
2. ADC power source cannot be used.
Be sure to check the power source carefully, especially on a
ship or other place where DC is used.
§ Grasp the plug when disconnecting the power
supply cord
1. Wet hands are dangerous.
A dangerous electric shock may result if the plug is touched by
wet hands.
2. Never place heavy items on top of the power supply cord,
nor force it to bend sharply.
@ Place the unit where it will be well ventilated
Place this unit at least 10 cm (4") away from wall surfaces, etc.
@ Avoid places such as the following:
In direct sunlight or in other places where the temperature is
high.
In places where there is excessive vibration or humidity.
Such conditions might damage the cabinet and/or other component
parts and thereby shorten the unit’s service life.
@ Be sure to place the unit on a flat, level surface
If the surface is inclined, a malfunction may result.
M@ Never attempt to repair nor reconstruct this
unit
A serious electric shock might occur if this unit is repaired,
disassembled or reconstructed by unauthorized persons, or if the
internal parts are accidentally touched.
@ Take particular care if children are present
Never permit children to put anything, especially metal, inside this
unit. A serious electric shock or malfunction could occur if articles
such as coins, needles, screwdrivers, etc. are inserted through the
ventilation holes, etc. of this unit.
@ If water is spilled on the unit
Be extremely careful if water is spilled on the unit, because a fire or
serious electric shock might occur. Immediately disconnect the
power cord plug, and consult with your dealer.
@ Avoid spray-type insecticides
Insecticides might cause cracks or “cloudiness” in the cabinet and
plastic parts of this unit. The gas used in such sprays might,
moreover, be ignited suddenly.
@ Never use alcohol or paint thinner
These and similar chemicals should never be used, because they
might cause flaking or cloudiness of the cabinet finish.
@ Disconnect the power supply cord if the unit
will not be used for a long time
If the unit is left for a long time with the power ON, this not only will
shorten its useful operation life, but also may cause other trouble.
@ If trouble occurs
if, during operation, the sound is interrupted or indicators no longer
iluminate, or if an abnormal odour or smoke is detected, im-
mediately disconnect the power cord plug, and contact with your
dealer or an Authorized Service Center.
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Accessories
eStereo connection
Power plug adaptor ...... 1
(For areas except
Australia)
Configuration
of
the
AC
power
supply
cord
differs
according
to
area.
Before Use
Be
sure
to
disconnect
the
mains
cord
before
adjusting
the
voltage
selector.
Use
a
minus
(—)
screwdriver
to
set
the
voltage
selector
(on
the
rear
panel)
to
the
voltage
setting
for
the
area
in
which
the
unit
will
be
used.
Connections
Make
connections
in
the
numbered
sequence
by
using
the
in-
cluded
cables.
[1]
Connect
the
stereo
connection
cables.
[2|
Connect
the
L-type
cables.
[3]
Connect
the
AC
power
supply
cord.
Receiver or amplifier (not included)
REC PLAY REMOTE
CONTROL
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Compact disc player
(not included)
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Household
AC outlet
L-type cable a
(not included)
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(If
the
power
supply
in
your
area
is
117
V
or
120
V,
set
to
the
“427
V"
position.)
Note
that
this
unit
will
be
seriously
damaged
if
this
setting
is
not
made
correctly.
(There
is
no
voltage
selector
for
some
countries;
the
correct
voltage
is
already
set.)
The
illustration
at
the
left
shows
an
example
of
connections
made
when
this
unit
is
combined
with
a
Technics
hi-fi
component
system,
and
shows
only
the
connections
to
be
made
to
and
from
this
unit
in
that
combination.
Refer
to
the
illustration
together
with
the
instructions
provided
below.
“REMOTE
CONTROL
IN”
terminal
Make
a
connection
from
this
terminal
to
the
control
terminal
for
a
cassette
deck
with
a
Technics
receiver
or
a
Technics
amplifier.
(For
detailed
information,
refer
to
the
operating
instructions
of
the
Technics
receiver
or
the
Technics
amplifier.)
“REMOTE
CONTROL
OUT”
terminal
Make
a
connection
from
this
terminal
to
the
“REMOTE
INPUT”
terminal
of
a
Technics
graphic
equalizer
or
to
the
“REMOTE”
terminal
of
a
Technics
compact
disc
player.
(For
detailed
information,
refer
to
the
operating
instructions
of
the
Technics
graphic
equalizer
or
the
Technics
compact
disc
player.)
“SYNCHRO EDIT” terminal
Make
a
connection
from
this
terminal
to
a
terminal
that
has
the
synchro-edit
function
of
a
Technics
compact
disc
player.
See page 13. (Contact your dealer for details.)
AC power supply cord ((3))
The
configuration
of
the
AC
outlet
and
AC
power
supply
cord
differs according to area.
For
areas
except
Australia
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the
power
plug
will
not
fit
your
socket,
use
the
power
plug
adaptor
(included).
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Placements hints
if this unit is placed near a receiver or a tuner, a “hum” noise may
be
heard
during
tape
playback,
recording,
or
AM
reception
of
the
receiver or the tuner.
If this occurs, leave as much space as possible between the units,
or place them where there is the least amount of “hum”.
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Front
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Controls
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@) Power “standby () /on” switch
(power/H standby (!) = on)
This switch switches ON and OFF the secondary circuit power
only. The unit is in the “standby” condition when this switch is
set to the standby (') position. Regardless of the switch
setting, the primary circuit is always “live” as long as the
power cord is connected to an eiectrica) outlet.
Eject button (4 eject)
This buttons is used to open the cassette holder.
Cassette holder
Display section
(See “Display Section” on page 6.)
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Recording-level control (rec level)
This control is used to regulate the recording level.
© Recording-balance control (balance)
This control is used to balance the left and right sound levels
during recording.
@ Microphone jacks (mic)
Bias-adjustment control (bias adjust)
The frequency response for each tape type can be equalized
by using this control.
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Timer switch ( timer)
This
switch
is
used
to
automatically
begin
a
tape
recording
or
tape
playback
at
a
certain
time,
selected
by
a
timer
(not
included). (Refer to page 15.)
Counter
reset
button
(counter
reset)
This
buttons
is
used
to
reset
the
tape
counter
indication
to
“000”.
Memory-stop
button
(memory
stop)
This
button
is
used
to
rewind
the
tape
to
the
preset
“900”
point
when
the
fast-forward
or
rewind
button
is
pressed.
(Refer
to
pages
9
and
12.)
Reverse-mode
selectors
(reverse
mode)
These
selectors
are
used
for
selection
of
the
reverse
mode
(for
either
playback
or
recording).
(Refer
to
pages
9
and
11.)
Multiplex
filter
switch
(MPX
filter)
This
prevents
the
Dolby
circuit
from
operating
in
error
when
FM
stereo
broadcasts
are
recorded
using
the
noise
reduction
function.
(Refer
to
page
14.)
Dolby
noise-reduction
buttons
(noise reduction)
These
buttons
are
used
to
reduce
the
hissing
noise
heard
from
the
tape.
This
unit
is
provided
with
both
the
Dolby
B-type
and
Dolby
C-type
noise-reduction
systems.
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Record button (rec/@)
This
button
is
used
to
set
the
deck
to
the
recording
stand-by
mode.
Automatic-record-muting
button
(auto rec mute/())
This
button
is
used
to
make
a
silent
interval
on
the
tape
while
recording
is
in
progress.
Pause
button
(pause/#fl)
The
button
is
used
to
temporarily
stop
playback
or
recording.
Fast-forward/cue,
rewind/review
buttons
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These
buttons
are
used
to
advance
or
rewind
the
tape.
During
playback
these
buttons
are
used
to
cue
or
review
while
listening
to
the
contents
at
high
speed.
(Refer
to
page
8.)
Forward-side
playback
button
(play/>)
This
button
is
used
to
start
the
playback
or
recording
of
side
“A”
of
the
cassette.
(The
tape
will
then
begin
moving
in
the
left-to-right
direction.)
Stop button (stop/H)
This
button
is
used
to
stop
the
tape
movement.
Reverse-side
playback
button
(play/<4)
This
button
is
used
to
start
the
playback
or
recording
of
side
“B”
of
the
cassette.
(The
tape
will
then
begin
moving
in
the
right-to-left
direction.)
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Recording indicator (—R%)
Iluminates to indicate that this unit is in the recording stand-by
or recording mode.
Playback indicator (play)
When this indicator illuminates steadily, it indicates that this
unit is in the playback or recording mode. When it flashes
continually, it indicates that this unit is in the pause mode or
the recording stand-by mode.
Reverse-side indicator (<)
IIluminates to indicate that side “B” of the tape is being used.
Forward-side indicator (>)
Illuminates to indicate that side “A” of the tape is being used.
Input level meter
During playback, this meter indicates the level of the recorded
sound.
During recording, it indicates the level being recorded,
adjusted by the recording-level control.
Dolby noise-reduction indicators ([B], [Cc]
One of these indicators illuminates to show the type of Dolby
noise-reduction system selected.
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Multiplex filter indicator (MPX)
Illuminates to indicate that the multiplex filter is set to “on”.
(See page 14.)
Memory-stop indicator (M.stop)
This indicator illuminates to indicate that this tape deck is in
the memory stop mode.
Tape-select indicators
The type of tape being used will be automatically detected.
The corresponding indicator illuminates to show the tape type.
Reverse-mode indicators (——, C.>)
One of these indicators illuminates to show which type of the
reverse mode was selected.
Tape counter
Indicates the amount of tape movement.

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Set
the
power
switch
of
the
amplifier
to
ON,
and
select
its
“tape’’
input
source.
Set
the
timer
switch
to
OFF.
Set the
power
switch
to
ON.
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Press
the
eject
button,
and
then
insert
the
cassette tape.
(The
part
of
the
cassette
where
the
tape
is
exposed
should
face
downward.)
5
Press
the
playback
button.
play/m:
Plays
side
“A”
(side
facing
outward)
play/4:
Plays
side
“B”
(The
playback
indicator
will
illuminate,
and
playback
will
begin.)
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To
temporarily
stop
playback
Press
the
pause
button.
(The
playback
indicator
will
begin
flashing.)
To
resume
playback,
press
the
playback
button
corresponding
to
the
side
of
the
tape
being
played.
@ To stop playback
Press the stop button.
(The
playback
indicator
will
switch
OFF.)
Note:
Do
not
press
the
eject
button
while
the
tape
is
moving;
doing
so
might
cause
a
malfunction
or
damage
the
tape.
To
listen
to
a
Dolby
NR
recorded
tape.
Dolby
noise-reduction
buttons
and
indicators
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the
button
corresponding
to
the
type
of
Dolby
noise-
reduction
that
was
activated
during
recording.
(The
Dolby
noise-reduction
indicator
will
then
illuminate.)
eTo
switch
off
the
noise-reduction
system,
press
the
Dolby
noise-reduction
button
corresponding
to
the
Dolby
noise-
reduction
indicator
that
is
illuminated.
(The
indicator
will
then
switch
OFF.)
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Dolby
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buttons
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the
Dolby
noise-reduction
To
locate
and
play
a
certain
tune
recording/playback
system
The
Dolby
noise-reduction
system
is
a
system
designed
to
@
To
search
for
a
desired
part
of
the
tape
while
effectively
reduce
the
annoying
high-frequency
“hissing”
noise
:
.
.
typically
heard
from
tapes
if
this
system
is
not
used.
During
listening
to
tape
sounds
at
high
speed
This
function
is
convenient
for
locating
the
beginning
of
a
tune
recording,
the
system
functions
to
increase
the
level
of
the
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high-frequency
part
of
the
sound,
and
then,
during
playback,
that
(non-recorded
portion)
since
sound
monitoring
is
possible
while
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searching.
same portion is weakened and returned to the previous level. This
unit includes two types of Dolby noise-reduction systems, the
Press
and
hold
the
rewind/review,
or
fast-forward/cue
button
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B
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playback
will
resume
from
the
point
where
the button is released.
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Dolby
B-type
noise-reduction
system
(The
playback
indicator
will
begin
quick
flashing.)
Noise is reduced to about one-third.
Use
this
system
when
playing
back
tapes
recorded
by
the
Dolby
B
Note:
noise-reduction
system,
such
as
prerecorded
music
tapes,
etc.
The
cue/review
function
causes
sounds
to
become
high
pitched.
During
this
function,
be
sure
to
decrease
the
amplifiers
volume
to
Dolby
C-type
noise-reduction
system
prevent
damage
to
the
speaker
system's
tweeters.
Noise is reduced to about one-tenth.
Use
this
system
for
the
recording
and
playback
of
sound
sources
@
To
fast-forward
or
rewind
the
tape
that
have
a
wide
dynamic
range
and
good
tone
quality,
such
as
FM
While
in
the
stop
mode,
press
the
appropriate
button
according
to
broadcasts
of
live
performances,
etc.,
and
for
playing
back such
the
following
figures.
tapes.
Dolby HX PRO headroom extension system
By functioning to improve the maximum output level of the tape’s
high-frequency range, this system permits recordings without a
drop in the level of the sound source's high-frequency range. In
addition, by using the system in parallel with this unit's noise-
reduction system, recording and playback with a greatly extended
dynamic range is possible.
If side “A” is being played (forward) (>):
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“DOLBY”, the double-D symbol DJ and “HX PRO” are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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reverse-mode
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to
select
either
of
two
different
playback
modes.
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this
mode
to
play
back
only
one
side
of
a
cassette
tape.
(The
“s=*”
reverse-mode
indicator
will
then
itluminate.)
When
the
playback
of
the
selected
side
has
finished,
tape
movement
will
stop
automatically.
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Select
this
mode
to
play
back
both
sides
of
a
cassette
tape
continuously.
(The
"<>"
reverse-mode
indicator
will
then
illuminate.)
This
playback
will
continue
eight
times,
unless
the
stop
button
is pressed.
(One
“time”
is
counted
when
side
“B”
of
the
tape
finishes
playback.
If
playback
is
started
from
side
“B",
side
“A”
will
play
only
seven
times.)
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“Memory
stop”
is
a
function
which
can
memorize
the
designated
point
for
playback.
This
is
convenient
to
repeat
playback
from
the
desired
point.
@To set the “memory stop” point
1 Press the memory-stop button.
(The memory stop indicator will illuminate.)
2 Press the playback button.
3
Press
the
counter-reset
button
at
the
desired
point on the tape.
The
counter
will
be
reset
to
“000”,
and
the
start
point
will
be
set.
To
begin
playback
from
the
“memory
stop”
point
4 Press the stop button.
5
Press
either
the
fast-forward
or
rewind
but-
tons to rewind to “‘memory stop” point.
The tape will be rewound to the “memory stop” point, and
then will be automatically stopped.
6 Press the playback button.
The
playback
will
begin
from
the
“memory
stop”
point.
eTo
cancel
the
“memory
stop”
function,
press
the
memory-stop
button
once
again.
(The
memory-stop
indicator
will
be
switched
OFF.)
Note:
There may be a slight difference (maximum +4 seconds) between
the
point
where
the
tape
counter
was
reset
and
the
point
where
the
tape actually stops during rewind.
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To listen through headphones
Connect headphones (not included) to the head-
phones jack.
Plug type: 6 mm phone plug, stereo type.
Note:
Avoid listening for prolonged period of time to prevent hearing
damage.
Automatic-tape-select function
The unit is equipped with the automatic-tape-select feature; it
automatically detects the type of tape being used, and then makes
the suitable adjustments accordingly of the bias and equalization.
(The tape-select indicator will then illuminate.)
Quick-reverse function
This
is
a
function
by
which
the
unit
detects
the
leader
tape
(the
transparent
tape
at
both
ends
of
the
magnetic
tape)
and
then
automatically
reverses
(in
about
one
second)
the
direction
of
the
tape
movement
during
playback
(or
recording).
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Magnetic tape (where recordings are made)
Leader tapes (no recordings can be made)
in order to avoid an operational error at the beginning of the tape,
this
function
is
not
effective
until
about
15
seconds
after
playback
(or recording) first starts.
eThis function does not operate for tapes that do not have leader
tapes.
eThis function may not function correctly:
If the leader tapes are colored.
If there is dirt or dust on the tape.
If the magnetic part of the tape is thin.
If a strong light (direct sunlight, a spotlight, etc.) is shining into the
cassette holder.
When the unit is subjected to a strong impact.
When
the
quick-reverse
function
is
not
activated,
the
tape’s
direction
of
movement
will
reverse
when
the
tape
reaches
its
end.