Technics RS-DC10 User manual

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DIGITAL COMPACT CASSETTE DECK
RS-DC10
Operating Instructions
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COMPACT CASSETTE
Notes:
eSpecifications differ according to the area code.
eThe “EB” area code, for example, indicates United
Kingdom specifications.
®The “EB” indication is shown on the packing case
and serial number tag.
Before operating this unit, please read these
instructions completely.
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We thank you for selecting this product and welcome
you to the growing family of satisfied Technics product
owners around the world.
The DCC system comes with the features outlined
below.
1. High-quality digital sound
2. Compatible with conventional
analog cassette tapes
3. Digital technology providing a
touch of sophistication and
greater convenience
4. More enjoyment and fun from
listening to music
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.
Tape hiss, wow and flutter, distortion and other such
problems have, in principle, been eliminated so that
the deck can record and play back material with high
sound quality virtually on a par with that of CDs.
The deck can play back even cassette tapes which
have been recorded using currently available analog
input signals. This means that you can make full use
of all the music cassette tapes in your possession.
The name of the album, names of the tracks and
other character Information can be displayed for
prerecorded DCC music tapes.
A fresh and original design with plenty of space for
the labels has been adopted for DCC tapes. They can
be removed from their cases with just a flip of the
fingers.
The cassette tapes have virtually the same
dimensions as conventional tapes, and they are
extremely easy to handle.
This deck will play back both analog cassette
tapes and digital compact cassette tapes.
: To record material, use DCC tapes only for
| recording.
Terms used in this manual
In order to make a clear distinction between the
conventional cassette tapes (compact cassétte tapes) ~
and DCC tapes (digital compact cassette tapes}; the
former tapes are referred to in this manual as “analog
cassettes" or “analog cassette tapes.”
Always be sure to use the optional cleaning tape
to clean the deck’s head section.
Do not use a demagnetizer.
Under no circumstances must a demagnetizer
for analog cassette decks be used since it may
damage the head section.

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(For United Kingdom)
(“EB” area code model only)
For your safety, please read the following text carefully.
This appliance is supplied with a moulded three pin
mains plug for your safety and convenience.
A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that
the replacement fuse has a rating of 5-ampere and that
itis approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark @ or the BSI mark GY on
the body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must
ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.
lf you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used_
until a replacement cover is obtained.
Areplacement fuse cover can be purchased from your
local dealer.
| CAUTION!
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS
i UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN
YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE
REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND
DISPOSED OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE
ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG
IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE
SOCKET.
If a new plug is to be fitted piease observe the wiring
code as shown below.
If in any doubt please consult a qualified electrician.
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains 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
appliance 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 in the plug which is marked with the letter
Nor coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be z
connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked
with the letter L or coloured RED.
Under no circumstances should either of these wires
be connected to the earth terminal of the three pin plug
marked with the letter E or the Earth Symboi —L.
Before use
Remove the connector cover as follows.
Connector
cover
How to replace the fuse
1. Remove the fuse cover with a screwdriver.
Fuse cover

Suggestions for Safety
w Use a standard AC wall outlet
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 piace 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.
Be careful that curtains and similar materials da not
obstruct the ventilation holes.
lm 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
surtace.
f the surtace is inclined, a malfunction may result.
@ Never attempt to repair nor reconstruct
this unit
A serious electric shock might occur if this unit is
repaired, disassembied 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 [s 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.
@ Avold 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 noi 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 iiluminate, or if an abnormal odour
or smoke is detected, immediately disconnect the
power cord plug, and contact with your dealer or an
Authorized Service Center.

Accessories
Before proceeding to install and
connect the deck, be sure to
check that all the supplied
accessories are present and
accounted for. 7
LJ Stereo connection cables (x2)
[_] Remote contro! transmitter
(DC10/EURZK011D002)
(_] Batteries tor remote controller (x2)
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im DCC tape for recording (x1)
SS
[] Power plug adaptor (xt) .
(For areas except Continental Europe, United
Kingdom and Australia)
Before Use
(For areas except Continental Europe, United
Kingdom and Australia)
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.
(if the power supply in your area is 117 V or 120 V, set
to the “127 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.)
Note:
The configuration of AC power supply cord differs
according to area. -
(For areas except Continental Europe, United
Kingdom and Australia)
If the power plug will not fit your Household AC outlet,
use the power plug adaptor (included).

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: “ConnectionS........csccsccerecseeees B®
Digital connections ..............20.2----6005 8
Analog connections ............2.....0200-0- 9
. DCC Tapes .........-. eee eee eee eee 10
Preparations
Front
Panel
Controls
and
Functions
.....
12
Control section ....-.....0. 0.002 ..0 0002 eee 12
Display section ............-......05-2.005. 13
Concerning the Remote Control ........ 15
“BCC Tape Playback...............-...16
What Appears on the Display ........... 18
Counter display ............... 00.0000 18
Text information display .........0.0 02.02.0055 19
Handy Playback Functions Provided
by the Deck ...- 2.00.22. e eee eee 2
Changing the tape run direction
(reverse function) ......0..0 0.0.0.2. 00-08 2i
Rewinding and fast forwarding the tape ......... 21
DCC Tape Skipping to a particular track (skip play) ......... 22
Listening again trom the start of a track now being
Playback played (replay function) ...........0..0..... 23
Selecting tracks by their titles (title search) ....... 23
Playing back a track or tape repeatedly
(repeat play)..........0...0.-2.2...202200--. 23
Handy Playback Functions Provided
by Remote Controller ..........-....24
Starting playback from a particular track number
(direct playback) ....0.... 0.0.0... ee eee ee 24
Playing back the intros of tracks (music scan) .... 25
Adjusting the output level -............2....0. 25
Analog Cassette Tape Playback ......... 26
Setting the Dolby NR system ............-.... 27
Changing the tape run direction
(reverse function) ...........2........2002. 28
Analog Cassette Rewinding or fast forwarding the tape ........... 28
Finding the start of tracks (TPS function) ........ 28
Tape Playback Listening again from the start of the track now being
played (replay function) ...............0..0008 28
Playing back the tape repeatedly (repeat play}... . 29
Quick reverse function
Digital
Input
Recording............-...
30
Recording from the start of atape.............. 30
.
Writing
the
track
numbers
..........0...002....
32
Record
ing
Precautions
for
digital
input
recording
...........
33
(DCC
Only)
Analog
Input
Recording
...............34
Recording
from
the
startofatape..............
34
Adjusting the recording level .................. 36
Precautions for analog input recording .......... 36
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Dain
Recording
(DCC
Only)
Marker Editing
(DCC Only)
Timer Operations
(Common)
Remote Control
Operations
(Common)
Useful Information
Technical Details
Various Recording Methods............ 37
Creating the unrecorded blanks .......--.--++- 37
Recording from midway through a a tape
(appendrecording) .....0.-5.2--.2 26.5072 88
Types of Sub Codes for Editing and
Their Functions ...........---5-2-0085 40
Start markers and track numbers ... 0.2. + ene AO.
Editing of start markers and track numbers....... 41
Markers for editing... 0.0... cece ee eee eee eee 42
Absolute time and append sepia, Seta bore AAS 42
Time display ..... one
Marker Editing while Recording is”
in Progress ...........002e cece eeaee 44
Changing the tape side to record
(reverse marker) .....-.. 05-0000 c eee creer 44
Recording continuously on both sides of the tape
(mext marker)... 2... eer eee 46
Marker Editing after Recording ......... 48
Writing the start marker manually ............05 48
Erasing the written markers ........------0+--- 49
Adding running numbers to the edited start markers
(renumbering) ........ 2.02200 ener eee
Timer Playback/Recording
Timer playback
Timer recording ...
Quick Reference Table of Remote Control
Operations ..........00 ene 54
Common operations .........-----<.+7 5-04 5A ..
Playback? 4 otic sf dak Getoaeld sce o tems caer te 54 -
Recording: 425222 sc aaue ve ooo eee 5 85 eee 55.
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Troubleshooting Guide ................ 56
Maintenance Procedures .............. 58
Technical Specifications ............... 59
SCMS
(Serial Copy Management System) - 60

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Be sure to turn off the power to all the components
before proceeding to connect them.
Connect the power cable only after ail the other
connections have been performed. a
Digital connections
There are two ways to perform the digital “~~
connections: elther connect a digital amplifier to the
deck or connect another digital component directly to
the deck,
An example of the connections is given below.
For further details, consult the Operating Instructions
of the components involved as well.
To connect optical fiber cables
@ Remove the dust cap @ Connect the cable.
from the terminal.
BB
Dust cap Align the terminal shape.
Do not attempt to bend optical fiber cables at severe
angles.
Be sure that connections are made securely.
About
Optical
Fiber
Cables
_
Optical fiber cable
(optional)
CD player or other
digital component (optional)
Digital direct recording
ACD player or other digital component can be
connected directly to the deck and the digital signals
of that component can be recorded without further
ado. (See “SCMS” on pages 60 and 61.)
Store the dust cap securely, and repiace it whenever cables
are not connected to the terminals. If dust is allowed to
enter the terminal connector, signal errors may result.
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About OPTICAL connector
When the optical connectors are used, electrical
signals are converted Into light signais for
transmission between units, making the signals
impervious to adverse effects from external |
| noise. This form of connection thus allows the
highest quality of digital audio signal
| transmission. |

Analog connections
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Analog output
connectors
Amplifier
(optional)
Connections to deck’s analog output connectors
This deck comes with two pairs of analog output
connectors. Use the accessory stereo connection
cable to connect a unit to one of these two palrs of
connectors.
Installation
Avoid locations nearby tuners or
television sets.
Since this unit uses high-frequency signals, placing it
near a tuner or television set may result in
interference with the tuner/TV reception. If this kind of
audio or video interference is experienced, move the
DCC unit away from other AV components.
Fixed output connectors (FIX)
Normally, these output connectors are used. When a
unit has been connected to them, the output level
cannot be adjusted by operating the accessory
remote controller.
Variable output connectors (VARIABLE)
Use these connectors when the output level is to be
adjusted using the accessory remote controller.
Since the same kind of phenomenon may occur when
an indoor antenna is used with the tuner or TV set,
use an outdoor antenna instead.

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Types of tapes which can be used
The types of tapes described below can be used with Conventional analog cassette tapes: For playback
this deck. 2 only (Analog compact cassette tapes)
Digital compact cassette tapes (DCC) Pet a ee eee
There are two types of DCC tapes. : ; =
1. Prerecorded DCC music tapes available in stores:
For playback only
2, DCC tapes for recording
DCC tapes for recording
Hub insertion holes |
covered by slider | completely sealed, and their tape and hub holes are
protected by a slider.
This design ensures that, except when the cassette is
foaded, dust and foreign particles will net enter the
cassette housing and cause dropouts (digital signal
losses) which are the main cause of deterioration in
the quality of digital recordings.
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Accidental erasure
prevention tab
Stider
| DCC tapes for recording come in iengths of 45, 60
j and 90 minutes.
(Rear side) Tampering with the cassette tape length identification
H holes In any way can cause malfunctioning.
Cassette tape length identification holes |
Safeguarding against the accidental erasure of a valuable
recording
When the accidental erasure Recorded tapes that you want to keep can be
prevention tab Is closed, recording protected by sliding the accidental erasure prevention
is not possible. tab on the rear side of the cassette to the “up”
position shown In the diagram. It will then be
impossible to record on the tape, thus protecting
important recordings from accidental erasure.
Slide this up
using the tip of
a ballpoint pen, ete.

Slided down
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Handling precautions
Do not open the cassette’s slider to pull the tape out
or touch it.
Take care not to drop the cassette, hit it or subject it
to strong vibration.
Storage precautions
Replace the cassette in its case and store away.
Do not place or store tapes in the following places:
1. Where it is very hot (over 35°C) or very humid
(over 80%)
To re-record
Return the accidental erasure prevention tab to its
indented (open) position.
The cassette cannot be turned over and used.
2. Where there are strong magnetic fields (near
speakers or on top of a TV set, etc.)
3. Where the tapes will be exposed to direct sunlight

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Front Panel Controls and Functions
Control section
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@
@
Power switch (POWER)
Timer switch (TIMER)
Use this when a timer from an audio store has been
connected to start playback or recording at a particular
time. (See pages 52-53.)
Marker contro! section
AUTO START MKR:
For setting the start marker’s writing mode to automatic
or manual. (See pages 32 and 41.)
START MKR WRITE:
For writing the start marker manually.
(See pages 41 and 48.)
RENUMBER:
For renumbering the track sequence when correcting
the track numbers. (See pages 41, 50 and 51.)
NEXT MKR WRITE:
For writing the next marker which automatically
activates playback from the start of the reverse side.
(See pages 42 and 47.)
REVERSE MKR WRITE:
For writing the reverse marker which automatically
reverses the tape side from A to B.
{See pages 42 and 45.)
MKR ERASE:
For erasing written markers. (See pages 41 and 49.)
Doiby NR selector (DOLBY NR)
This can be set to Dolby B. C or OFF, depending on
which Dolby position, if any, was used for the recording
on the analog cassette tape which is to be played back.
(See page 27.)
Counter reset button (COUNTER RESET)
Use this to return the tape counter to "O000™.
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Repeat mode selector button (REPEAT)
Use this to switch to the repeat piay mode.
(See pages 23 and 29.)
Display section
(See pages 13-14 for details.)
Cassette tray
Text Information selector button (TEXT)
Use this to select what is to be displayed—the title of
the track now being played, etc. (See page 19.)
Counter selector button (COUNTER)
Use this to select the tape counter’s display mode.
(See page 18.)
Cassette tray open/close button
(OPEN/CLOSE &) ~ 7
Use this to open or close the cassette tray.
input selector (INPUT SELECTOR)
Use this to select the analog (ANALOG)/digital input
(COAXIAL/OPTICAL). (See pages 30 and 34}
Recording level control (REC LEVEL)
Use this to adjust the recording level when analog input
signals are being recorded. (See pages 35-36.)
Balance control (BALANCE)
Use this to adjust the baiance between the left and right
channels when analog input signals are being recorded.
(See pages 35-36.)
Remote control sensor (REMOTE SENSOR)

Front Panel Controls and Functions
@ Append recording button (APPEND Pil)
Use this to search for the end of the recorded section
on the tape where more material is to be appended,
and set the deck to the recording standby mode.
@® Skip buttons (SKIPK¢4/ >>) iS 7 *
2 (See pages 38-39.)
Use these to skip to the track you want to hear.
(See pages 22 and 28.) @) Record button and indicator (REC @)
@® Basic control section @) Auto rec mute button (AUTO REC MUTEQ)
Rewind button (REW <4) Use this to create unrecorded blanks between tracks
Stop button (STOP Ml) on the tape. (See page 37.)
Play button and indicator (PLAY >) @ Headphones jack (PHONES)
Fast forward button (FF >)
Pause button (PAUSE If) @ Headphone volume contro! (PHONES LEVEL)
(® Tape travel selector button (SIDE A/B)
Use this to select the direction in which the tape is to
travel. (See pages 21 and 28.)
Display section
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@ Tape travel direction indicators © Repeat mode indicators
(~a FE / ES -) (CONT REPEAT/REPEAT TRACK)
These indicate the direction in which the tape is CONT REPEAT:
traveling. All tracks are repeated. (See pages 23 and 29.)
(ThelE#/Widispiay appears only when a DCC tape is
used.) (See pages 21 and 28.)
Reverse mode indicator
This indicates the reverse mode. e
(For analog cassette tapes only) (See page 29.) __
Dolby
NA
indicators
(DOLBY
SEH
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These
indicate
the
type
of
Dolby
noise
reduction
which
has
been
selected.
When
both
of
these
indicators
are
off,
it
means
that
neither
type
of
Dolby
noise
reduction
has
been
selected.
(See
page
26.)
REPEAT TRACK:
The track being played is repeated.
(For DCC tapes only) (See page 23.)
© Level meters
These indicate the input levels during recording and the
levels recorded on the tape during playback.
When a DCC tape is used, the values at the top are
displayed; when an analog cassette is used, the values
at the bottom are displayed. (See page 36.)

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© Text information/counter display section
When a prerecorded DCC music tape is played back.
text information relating to what is being played
appears on the display. (See pages 18-20.)
Track number display (TRACK):
This indicates the number of the track which is being
played back or recorded.
Timer/counter display (TIME/COUNTER):
This indicates how many minutes and seconds of the
track which is being played back or recorded have
elapsed or it shows the tape counter display
Mode display (MODE):
This indicates the operating mode which is currently
established.
Marker indicator section
Start marker auto write Indicator (MER-URZOMgM):
This lights when the start marker is set to the automatic
writing mode. (See page 32.)
Start marker indicator (START):
This lights when the start marker has been written
manually or when the start marker position is reached.
(See pages 48-49.)
Reverse marker Indicator (REVERSE):
This lights when the reverse marker has been written or
when the reverse marker position is reached.
(See page 45.)
Marker indicator (MARKER):
This lights when any of the marker positions is reached.
(See page 49.)
Marker write Indicator ( )
This lights while a marker is being written.
Marker erase indicator ( GG14 ):
This lights while a marker is being erased.
(See page 49.)
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This fights only when a DCC tape is being used.
Counter display indicators
(EES . Gam» ' )
The indicator corresponding to the setting of the
COUNTER selector button is selected as follows.
(See pages 18-19.)
ABS} > Adsolute time display
{See page 18.)
a : Time remaining on one side of
the tape
TE) De : Total time remaining on the
tape
TRACK : Elapsed time of track now being
played.
Sampling frequency Indicators
( EEEGH, . Eat)
These indicate the sampling frequency during the
playback or recording of digital signals.
(For DCC tapes only) (See page 33.)
input indicator section
The indicators listed below light up when the INPUT
selector has been set to the corresponding positions.
(See pages 30 and 34.)
Optical Input Indicator (OPTICAL)
Coaxial input Indicator (COAXIAL)
Analog Input Indicator (ANALOG)
Digital copy prohibit indicator
(COPY PROHIBIT)
This fights when a copy prohibit signal is included
among the source signais when digital input signals are
supplied. (See page 61.)

Concerning the Remote Control
Battery installation
1 va? 2
Open the cover.
equivalent batteries.
Insert the batteries included.
When you need to replace these batteries,
use two UM-4 “AAA”, IEC ROS (1.5 V). or
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Close the cover.
Use of batteries
Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of
different types (carbon and alkaline, etc.).
Replace the batteries if commands from the remote
control transmitter do not operate the unit even when
the transmitter is held close to the front panel.
The average battery life is about one year. Although
the battery life varies depending on how often the
device Is used, you should generally replace the
batteries about once a year.
If you will not be using the remote control for a long
period of time, remove the batteries and store them in
a cool, dark place.
Operation notes
Deck’s
sensor
my
7 Transmission
window
About 7 meters in front
of the sensor
(The actual range will depend
on the angle at which the
remote control is used.)
Do not use rechargeable-type (nickel-cadmium) batteries.
Do not attempt to recharge alkaline or carbon batteries.
Never subject batteries to excessive heat or flame; do not
attempt to disassemble them: and be sure they are not
short-circuited.
Always remove old, weak, or worn-out batteries promptly
and dispose of them properly.
{f a battery leaks, remove all batteries and dispose of them
properly. Thoroughly clean the battery compartment
before inserting new batteries.
If the leaking electrolyte comes into contact with skin or
clothes, flush with water immediately.
Do not dispose of used batteries in household rubbish. heeded
Aim the remote control transmission window toward
the deck’s sensor. Avoid any obstacles.
Use the remote control within a 60-degree angle of
the deck.
The reachable distance is within 7 meters directly
facing toward the deck.
Be sure the transmission window and the deck’s
sensor are free from dust. Excessive dust might
prevent reception.
elf direct sunlight or other strong light source strikes the
remote control signal sensor part of the deck, it may impair
the remote control's operation. If there is a problem, place
the deck away from the light source.
lf the deck is installed in a rack with glass doors, the glass
doors’ thickness or color might make it necessary to use
the remote-control transmitter a shorter distance from the
system.

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DCC Tape Playback
TIMER
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2 POWER
Led
3 OPEN/CLOSE
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5 OPEN/CLOSE
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Headphone
volume contro!
Stop button
Play indicator
Pause button
Headphones
jack
Set the timer switch
to OFF.
Switch on the power.
Open the cassette
tray.
Load the cassette
tape.
(See page on right.)
Close the cassette
tray.
The information recorded
on the cassette tape is
now read.
(See page on fight.)
A short length of the tape
will now be wound up.

Start playback.
The play indicator lights.
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Loading a DCC tape
Load the cassette tape on the cassette tray.
Position the cassette tape with
its slider toward the deck.
Load the tape with the
label side facing up.
Cassette tray
Temporarily stopping the playback
PAUSE
The play indicator flashes.
Press the play button to
resume playback.
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When the cassette tape has not been loaded properly, the
display shown below appears and the cassette tray opens
automatically. Check the direction in which the cassette
tape was loaded, load it correctly and then close the
cassette tray.
(CASSETTE BLOCKED)
Removing a cassette tape
OPEN/CLOSE
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Stopping the playback
stop The play indicator goes off. _
Display of cassette tape information
What appears on the display will differ according to
the cassette tape which is to be played back.
Prerecorded DCC music tapes
Album title display
The track number and its play time may appear
instead.
How to use headphones
1 Reduce the volume level.
2 Connect the headphones to the headphones
jack and adjust the volume level.
DCC recording tapes with time information
recorded
Time display
DCC recording tapes without time information
recorded
Tape counter display
Avoid listening for prolonged periods of time to prevent
hearing damage.

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Text information selector button
Counter reset button
Counter selector button
Display
Selecting the counter display Resetting the tape counter
Normally, the track The counter display is
number and amount of COUNTER. retumed to “O000”.
COUNTER play time elapsed are Reser
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Each time the COUNTER
button is pressed, the
counter display changes in
the sequence shown in
the table below.
| Counter mode Description
@ Track no. The amount of play time that has
and amount | elapsed from the start of a track is
| of play time { indicated for each track.
elapsed
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@ Track no. The time elapsed from the start of the ;
and amount | tape until the current recording or 4
of absolute playback positlon on the tape is
play time indicated in minutes/seconds. During
elapsed recording this time is automatically
recorded to enable the tape position
to be checked or a particular position
on the tape to be searched
accurately. The time is not displayed
if it was not written during recording.
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What Appears on the Display
Counter mode Description
© Track no. The remaining time on the tape is
and total indicated in minutes/seconds. This
remaining makes it possible to check how much
time is left on the tape during tape
editing operations.
Use this display only as a general
guideline since there may be a slight
time on tape
Display
MODE: —TIME/COUNTER—
dco
REN discrepancy from the actual amount
of tape remaining.
@ Track no. | The count displayed corresponds to
and tape ' the rotational speed of the tape reel.
counter : Select this position when the
count absolute time has not been written.
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The time information is not displayed if the track number or
absolute time has not been written properly such as when
recording or playback was commenced from a point midway
along the tape. When an analog cassette tape is used, only
the tape counter count will appear.
Text information display
The text information can be recalled when a
prerecorded DCC music tape bought from a music
store is played back.
Selecting the text information
Each time this button is
pressed, the text
information to be
displayed is selected in
the sequence given on the
next page.
TEXT
“
—TIME/COUNTER— -TRACK=
Only bars will appear.
“Text information” refers to the title of the album, name of
the artist, titles of the tracks, total number of tracks on the
tape and total play time which are recorded on prerecorded
DCC music tapes, and it is this information which is
displayed.
“READING” appears while the information is being retrieved
from the tape, and the text information is displayed after this.

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What Appears on the Display
| Text mode Display — ; p
@ Title of Example: When “PIANO WORKS” is the title of
album the album
Up to 12 characters are displayed. Depending on
the length of the title, part of it may not be
displayed.
@ Name of Example: When "BEETHOVEN?” is the name of the
artist artist
|
@ Title of track Example: When “MOONLIGHT" is the title of the
now being track
played —_—
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@ Total : Example: When there are 12 tracks on the tape
number ' altogether with a total play time of
of tracks on | 43 minutes 8 seconds _ ,
tape
and
:
:
——
total play
time
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The following display appears for tapes on which text The following display appears for tapes whose total
information has not been recorded or for analog play time cannot be read accurately: _
cassette tapes:
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(NO TEXT INFORMATION)