Technics RS-TR575 User manual

Technics
Stereo cassette deck
RS-TR575
Operating Instructions
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Before connecting: operating or adjusting this product. please
read these instructions completely.

Dear Customer
Thank you for purchasing this Technics product.
For optimum performance and sqfety. please read
these instructions carefully.
The model number and serial number of this producl can be
found
on either the back or the bottom of the unit.
Please note them
in the space provided below and retain
them for future reference. .
MODEL NUMBER RS·TR575
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SERIAL NUMBER
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Table of contents
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Before use
Precautions ......... .. " ....... .. ................ .. 4
Front panel controls. ..... .. .................... .. 5
Connections . .. .. . .. ....... .. . .. ................... 6
Playback
Playback ':@iiifliilYJ .. ............................. 7
Reverse function . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. .. . .. 8
About the automatic·tape-select function . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . 8
About the remote control
function. . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. 8
About the Dolby noise-reduction system. . . . . . . . . . . . ...
.. 8
About the Dolby
HX -Pro headroom extension system. . . .. 8
Series playback .. ...... .... .. ...................... 9
Linear counter .... . .. .............- ...... .... .. .. .. 10
To reset the linear counter .... . .......... . ... ... .. . .. " 10
To fast·forward or rewind the tape ..... ........ 10
To find the beginning of a program
(TPS function) .... .. ........... .... .... .. .. ...... ... 11
Recording
Recording .......... - ........... . .......... .. .... ... 12
About the ATC function .......................... 14
Series recording .................. .. .. . ..... .. ... .. 15
Parallel recordings ............... ... .... . ...... .. . 16
To make a silent Interval.. ................ .. ..... 17
To make a 4-second silent Interval .. . . . .... .... .. ... . .. , 17
To make a silent interval more than 4 seconds. . . . . . . . . .. 17
To erase recorded sound .................... .... 17
Tape·to·tape recording ....... ........ ........ .... 18
To record selected tracks .. . .. ... . .... .... . " 19. .... .. ...
To cut unwanted parts during recording . . . .. . . .. ...... .. 19
Reference
Concerning cassette tapes . ..... ...... ..... . .... 20
Maintenance ... .. ........ ..... ,.. .. .... ... ........ . 21
Technical specifications ... .. ,.. .... ........... .. 21
Troubleshooting guide ... .,.. .. ..... .. .... .... .. . 22
Product service . ..... .......... ............. ....... 23

(For USA only)
This device complies with
Part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation
is subject to Ihe following Iwo conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must ac·
cept any interference received, including inlerference Ihat
may cause undesired operation.
CAUTION:
This equipment has been tesled and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
In a residential in·
stallatlon. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy
and, if not Installed and used In accor·
dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
10 radio communications.However, there Is no guarantee that
interference will
not occur In a particular Installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televl·
slon reception, which can be determined by turning Ihe equip·
menl off and
on, Ihe user is encouraged 10 Iry 10 correcllhe in·
lerference by
one of Ihe following measures:
• Reorlenl or relocate Ihe receiving anlenna.
• Increase Ihe separation belween Ihe equipment and
receiver.
• Connect the equipment Into an oullet
on a circuit different
from that to wttlch the receiver
Is connected.
• Consullthe dealer
or an experienced radlonv technician for
help.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment
would void the user's authority
to operate this device.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
CAUTION
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RtSK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE
SCREWS
NO USER·SERVICEABLE
PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUAliFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL
A
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbOl.
within an equilateral triangle. is intended to
alert the user 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
A
The exclamation point within an equilateral
triangle
is intended to alerl the user to the
presence of important operating
and main-
tenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature.
accompanying
the appliance.
3

Precautions
Before using this unit please read these operating Instructions
carefully.
Take special care to follow the warnings indicated on
the unit itself as well as the safety suggestions listed below.
Afterwards keep them handy
for future reference.
Safety
1. Power Source - The unit should be connected to power sup-
ply only
of the type described in the operating instructions or
as marked on the unit.
2. Polarization -- " the unit is equipped with a polarized AC
power plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other).
that plug will fit Into the
AC outlet only one way. This is a safe-
ty feature. "
you are unable to insert the plug fully into the
outlet, try reversing
the plug. " the plug should still fail to lit,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do
not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
3. Power Cord Protection -- AC 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. Never take hold of the
plug or cord if your
hand is wet, and always grasp the plug
body when connecting
or disconnecting it.
4. Nonuse Periods -- When the unit is not used, turn the power
off.
When left unused for along period of time. the unit should
be unplugged from the household AC outlet.
Installation
Environment
1. Water and Moisture - Do not use this unit near water -for ex-
ample, near a bathtub, washbowl, swimming pool, or the like.
Damp basements should
also be avoided.
2. Heat - The unit should be situated away from heat sources
such
as radiators and the like. It also should not be placed in
temperatures less than 5'C (41' F) or greater than 35' C
(95' F).
Placement
1. Ventilation - The unit should be situated so that its location
or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. Allow
10 cm (4") clearance from the rear of the unit.
2,
Foreign Material _. Care should be taken so that objects do
not fall Into and liquids are not spilled into the unit. Do not
sub-
ject this unit to excessive smoke, dust. mechanical vibration,
or shock.
3.
Magnetism - The unit should be Situated away from equip-
ment or devices that generate strong magnetism.
4,
Stacking - Do not piace heavy objects, other than system
components,
on top of the unit.
5.
Surface -Place the unit on a flat, level surface.
fl. Cart. and Stands - The unit should be used only with a cart
or stand that
is recommended by the manufacturer.
The unit and cartcombination should be mov-
<I
ed with care.
Quick stops, excessive force,
and uneven
surfaces may cause
the unit and cart com-
bination to overturn.
7.
Wan or Ceiling Mounting - The unit should not be mounted
to a wall or ceiling, unless specified in this operating instruc-
tions.
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Maintenance (See page 21.)
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth lightly
moistened with mild detergent solution.
Do · not use any type of abrasive pad. scouring powder or solvent
such
as alcohol or benzine.
Service
1. Damage Requiring Service -- The unit should be serviced by
qualified service personnel when:
(a) The AC power supply cord or the plug has been damaged;
or
(b) Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the unit;
or
(c) The unit has been exposed to rain; or
(d) The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
marked change
in performance; or
(e) The unit has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
2. Servicing -- The user should not attempt to service the unit
beyond that described in the operating Instructions.
All other
servicing should be referred
to qualified service personnel.

11 ront panel controls.
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When any of the numbers indicated below is repeated more than
once (for example,
®), the number indicaled on the left is the can·
trol for Deck 1 and that indicated
on the right is for Deck 2.
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7 8 9 10
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No. Name Ref.
page
CD Power "STANDBY <9/0N" switch
(POWER, STANDBY
<b ION) 7
Press to switch the unit from on to standby mode or vice
versa. In standby mode, the unit
is still consumi ng a small
amount of power.
C2> Cassette holder
@ Auto tape calibration button (ATC)
12
@ Open/close button ( ~ OPEN/CLOSE) 7
@ Remote control signal receptor
(Refer to "About the remote controllunction" on page 8.)
® Reverse·mode select button
(REVERSE MODE)
7,8
(J) Counter reset button
(COUNTER
RESET) 10
@ Recordlng·balance control (BALANCE) 12
@ Display
@> Recordlng·level control (REC LEVEL) 13
No. Name Ref.
page
QJ) Dolby nolse·reductlon button
(DOLBY
NR)
@ Reverse·slde playback button ( ...... )
@ Stop button (.)
@ Forward·slde playback button ~) 7
@ Rewlnd/fast·forward search buttons
(......
~~ TPS) 10,11
@ Pause button ( II PAUSE)
@ Automatlc·record·mutlng button
(0 AUTO REC MUTE)
17
@ Record button (. REC)
12
@ Synchro·start button
(SYNCHRO
START)
18
® Tape·to·tape recordlng·speed button
(SPEED) 18
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7
7
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Connections
Please check and identify the supplied
accessori
es
o
AC power supply cord . . . .... .. .. ... . .. .... ... 1 ps.
oStereo connection cables
(For
USA : SJAI75-A or SJA175-1) (SJP2249-6) ... ... . ... . . . ..... ... ....... 2 pes.
(For Canada: SJA 175)
Before making connections, make sure that the power to this unit
Placements hints
and all other system components is turned off first. II this unit is placed near a receiver or a tuner, a
"hum" noise
IlB
may
be heard during tape playback. recording. or AM recep-
Avoid letting the cables touch each other
as much as possible, tion of
the receiver or the tuner.
otherwise noise will
be generated. If this occurs, leave
as much space as possible between the
units.
or place them where there Is the least amount of
"hum" .
Stereo connection cable
White (L) cDIID'\ ..... _____ -1rGJ1D=>
Red (R) ~ "-='
.... or amplifier
.... _-------------------------------l Receiver
AC OunET
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or Household AC outlet
(AC 120 V. 60 Hz)
Connect this cord after
all other cables and
cords are connected.
~ "AC OUTLET" (liNSWITCHED)
Power is always available. regardless of the unit's power
switch setting.
Audio eQuipment rated
up to 100 W can be connected.

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Either normal, Cr02 or metal type cassettes can be used.
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The procedures described below are an example of playback on
Deck 1. ·
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POWER Press POWER.
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tape.
Press again to close the cassette
holder.
Fo ... "d "del8ii ,.,
Tape opening facing downward.
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Each time the bul10n is pressed, the indicators will
change
in the order: [ID ..... @] ..... off. .
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Select the same type as that used for recordi ng .
When playing back atape which
was not recorded us·
Ing a Dolby NR system, press so that the indicators
go off.
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Each time the bul10n is pressed, the indicator will
change
in the order: = ..... c:> ..... 0=:> .
=: I I One si de only.
c:> :Both sides repealedly (up to 8 times).
0=:> : Both sides, once only.
(Refer to page 8.)
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lff] 4:::::' . (Playback Will begin.)
-:. ~ . : ~ : To begin from the forward side.
.... : To begin from the reverse side .
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Illuminates Indicates the side being played.
To play back on Deck 2, In steps 2 and 5 above, press the but·
tons ( 2 snd 5 )
for Deck 2.
To temporarily stop playback
PAUSE Press II PAUSE.
W The "PLAY" Indicator will flash .
'D Press once again to resume playback.
To stop playback
~ Press •.
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Playback (continued)
Reverse function
The reverse function on this unit has three modes (=,<::::) ,
CO) . Read the descriptions below and select the mode as
desired. (Refer to step 4 on page 7.)
Mode Tape trayel
Only one side of the tape (either the forward side
~
or the reverse side) will be played, and operation
will automatically stop when playback has been
completed.
Both sides of the tape will be played repeatedly
eight times, and then operation will automatically
stop.
(Ifplayback Is begun from the reverse side,the for·
ward side will
be played seven times.)
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When there I, a tape In only one of the deck'
Both sides of the tape will be played once, and
then operation will automatically stop.
(Ifplayback Is begun from the reverse side. the lor-
ward side will not be played.)
When there I, • tape In each of the decka
CO
The forward and reverse sides of the tape in Deck
1 will be played, followed
by the forward and
reverse sides of
the tape In Deck 2, and after this
operation
Is repeated eight times, operation will
automatically stop.
(If playback Is begun from Deck 2. the tape in
Deck 1 will be played seven times.)
About the automatic-tape-select
function
This unit is equipped with the automatic-tape-select leature; it
automatically detects the type
01 tape being used. and then
makes
the suitable adjustments 01 the bias and equalization ac -
cordingly.
About the remote control function
This casselle deck can be operated by using the remote control
provided with a Technics receiver. (For detailed information,
refer to the operating Instructions of the receiver.)
During operation from the remote control, the "R.C." indicator
will light
up .
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Deck 1 "R.C ."
Deck 2 "R .C."
indication indication
About the Dolby noise-reduction
system
The Dolby nOise -reduction system Is designed to effectively redu-
ce the annoying high-frequency "hissing" noise typical
of
cassette tapes. During recording, the system lunctlons to In-
crease the high-frequency sound level. the sound, and then, dur-
ing playback, that same portion is weakened to bring
It back to
the previous level.
This unit includes two types of Dolby noise-reduction systems.
the Dolby B
NR -type and C NR-type.
Dolby B-type noIse-reduction
Noise Is reduced to about one-third.
Use this system when playing back tapes recorded
by the Dolby-
Bnoise-reduction system. such
as prerecorded music tapes, etc.
Dolby C-type noise-reduction
Noise is reduced to about one-tenth.
Use this system for the recording and playback of sound sources
that have a wide dynamic range and good tone quality, such
as
FM broadcasts of live performances, etc.• and lor playing back
such tapes.
About the Dolby HX-Pro headroom
extension
system
By functioning to Improve the maximum output level 01 the tape's
high-frequency range, this system permits recordings without a
reduction
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
ex-
tended dynamic range Is possible.
Dolby noise reduclion and
HX Pro headroom extension
manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licens-
ing Corporation.
HX Pro originated by Bang & Olulsen.
"DOLBY", the double-D symbol 00
and "HX PRO" are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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Both sides of the tape in Deck 1 will be played, followed by both To temprarlly stop playback
sides of
the tape in Deck 2. (Repeated up to eight times.)
P",USE Press II PAUSE for the deck which Is
W playing.
4 13
2 1
~ Press once again to resume playback.
To stop playback
Press • for the deck which Is play·
Ing.
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cassette tapes.
Press again to close the cassette
holder.
Note that for series playback
It is not possible to
select different types of Dolby NR for Deck 1 and
Deck 2. It is recommended that you use two lapes
which were recorded using the same type of Dolby
NR (or both recorded without Dolby NR) .
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MODE
~ .elect the" oo" mode.
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~ (Series playback will begin from the l:!J forward side of the
tape in Deck 1.)
For your reference:
It is also possible to begin series playback from the reverse side
of the tape in Deck 1 or from Deck 2. (Refer to the tape travel
table
on page 8.)
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Linear counter
The linear counter indicates the amount of tape travel as the
approximate amount of elapsed time.
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1Deck 21
Linear counter Linear counter
Minutes Minutes
Seconds Seconds
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COUNTER 1 COUNTER 2
RESET RESET
o 0
To reset the linear counter
COUNTER 1 Press
COUNTER RESET.
RESET
The linear counter Indication will return to
"00.00".
For your reference:
When the tape is travelling in the reverse direction, the value
displayed
on the linear counter wi" count down.
After "00.00" is reached, the value
wi" then start to become
greater, but with a minus sign displayed (example:
"-00.08") .
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The linear counter is not a digital clock. The difference between
the actual recording
and playback time and the counter display
may
be anything up to several minutes.
To fast-forward or rewind
the tape .
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1Deck 11 IDeck 21
Tape side indicator
Tape side Indicator
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[Tpsl [In stop mode]
~~ I .~] Press ........ or ~~.
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Because this unit Is capable of playing back both sides of the
tape, the operation changes
In accordance with the direction of
the tape side indicator.
Tape side
Indicator
Rewind
Fast-forward
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wound at the
same time.
Hlgh·speed tape transport
When fast-forwarding from near the beginning of the tape or
wher. rewinding from near the end of the tape, the tape travel
speed will be faster than that during normal fast-forwarding or re-
wind.
(During high-speed tape transport,
the [illindication w"l light up.)
This high-speed tape transport w"l also function during
TPS.
to

Tlpe .Ide
Indicator Tape returns to the
beginning of the
track currently
being played,
and
playback begins.
Playback begins
from the
beginning of the
next track.
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1Deck 21
Tape side Indicator
Tape side indicator
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Play indicator
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[TPS] [While tape is being played back]
1 ~ 1 .~ ] Press ~~ or .~,
' ~ ':~ : ~ )(The tape will be re -wound or fast-forwarded to
the beginning of the track,
and then playback
will automatically begin.)
Because this unit is capable of playing back both sides of the
tape, the operation changes
In accordance with the direction of
the tape side Indicator.
o During operalion of Ihe TPS function, the play indicator will
flash quickly.
o To find the beginning of a track which is several tracks before
or after
the track currently being played, repeat the procedure
until the desired track
Is found.
o If the reverse mode Is set to "C:> " or "CO", when the end
of the tape is reached, operation will switch to the other side of
the tape
and the TPS function will continue to operate.
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Because the TPS function utilizes the blank spaces between
tracks,
it may not be able to function properlyunder the following
conditions:
o When there is less than 4 seconds of silent interval between
tracks
o When there are no completely silent intervals (such as when
the tape has been recorded using a microphone)
o When there are especially low-level parts or silent parts inside a
track (such
as sometimes occurs In classical music)
o If the ........ or ~~ button is pressed when less than 10 seconds
has elapsed from the beginning of the track or there
is less than
10 seconds remaining to the beginning of the next track
o If the tracks have been recorded with a fade-in (a gradual In-
crease In the recording level) or a fade-<>ut (a gradual decrease
In the recording level)
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Deck t H Indication Deck 2 H Indication
To return to the normal speed during high-speed
tape transport
Press the ........ or ~~ button corresponding to the current direc-
tion of tape travel.
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Depending on the amount of tape on the take·up and supply
sides, the tape
may not be transported at high-speed.
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. Recording
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Either normal. CrO~ or metal type cassettes can
be used. 10
ThiS unit is equ ipped with an ATC function
(refer to page 14) which automatically sets
the optimum recording conditions to match
the characteristics of the tape being used. It
Is recommended that you use this function
when recording.
! Preparation 1
Wind the tape past the leader tape section so
that recording can begin straight away.
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The procedures described below are an example of recording on
Deck 1.
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tape to be used for recor·
ding.
Press again to close the cassette
holder.
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system. (Refer to the opposite
page.)
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Each time the button is pressed, the in·
dicator will change In the order:
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Each time the button (S pressed. the in -
dicator will change in the order:
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;= :Only one side will be recorded.
and then operation will automatically
stop.
e:> , CO : Both sides (the forward
side first, and then the reverse side)
will
be recorded. and then operation
will automatically stop.
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ATC Press ATC.
Selling of the ATC (refer to page 14)
0
4 will commence.
and will be completed
after approximately
one minute.
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When the settings are complete. the
tape will
be returned to the position
from which
the ATC function began.
and
then the unit will enter the stop
mode.
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Indicates that ATC has been set.
[Recording is also possible without performing ATC.]
·· ·· ··· ······· · ·· · ···· ·· ···· ··· ··· ··· ·· · ··· · ··· ···
REC Press. REC.
5 ~ (The unit will be in the recording stand-
rIJ
by mode.)
Illuminates
n,-, n,-, = nn
uu.uu.. u u
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Flashes
·· · ··· ······· ···· ·· ·· · ·· ··· ·· ····· ··· ··· ··· ·· ···· ·
Play the source In order to
lfJ adjust
the recording sound.
~~~~~ ... .. ~~;~ EiAu..NCE · ~~~;;~I · ~h~~i~ ~ ' ~r~~;-
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Iy be set to the center position.)
If necessary, adjust the
LEFT RI
GHT BALANCE control
to adjust
the balance.

··· ·· · ··· · ·· · ···· ·· ·· ·· ·· ·· · ·· ··· ·· ···· · ·· ··· ·· ·· ·
REClEVEL Use the REC LEVEL control
About the selection of the Dolby NR type
5 to adjust the recording level.
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The Dolby NR effect can be obtained by using the same type of
• (Refer to the right of this page.)
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Dolby
NR during both recordi ng and playback. Refer to the follow-
O Ing table when selecting the type (either B or
C) .
!10j· tb\\~ · ~ ~~.~ ·t~ · · ~~.~~ . ;. .... .... p~~~~. b~gi~
.;> ::. ding, and play the source to
.<....: be recorded.
~ : Forward side
~ : Reverse side
1111,-,"1:: 11'-'
U U.U:J.. U U
ClDI L
P y ................ -. 1110 ...
~ R
illuminates
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When recording on both sides of the
tape,
be sure to press the ~ button.
To record on Deck 2, In steps I, 4, 5 and 10 above, press the but·
tons J ,
4J , {} and J r[} for Deck 2.
To temporarily stop recording
PAUSE Press II PAUSE.
~ P,." '"'"... ," to ,""me "",,,dlo, .
To stop recording
~ Pross ••
Use this type when the deck on which the tape
Type B will be played back
is equipped with only type B
Dolby
NR.
Use this type when the deck on which the tape
will be played back
is equipped with type C
Type C Dolby
NR. (for example, when this unit is also go·
ing to
be used to play back the tape.)
(Refer to "About the Dolby noise-reduction system"
on page 8.)
About the recording level adjustment
If the recording level is too high, there will be distortion In the
recorded sounds, and if it
is too low, the hi ss noise Inherent to
recording tapes will become noticeable.
In order to make high·quality recordings, use the REC LEVEL con·
trol to adjust
so that highest values of the input level Indicated by
the level meter do not exceed the standard recordi
ng level (the
number indicated
in parentheses) for the tape being used.
11'-' 11 ,-, ::
11 ,-, ,-,,-,
UU.UU • UU.UU
L IIIIIIIIIII.UIIIIIII .. IIIIIIIIII _
• -to __ -til -I -J aDO +t +4 1'\..&,
.. A 'UII .. II .. IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII" ..
Normal or Cr02 tape (O).J L Metal tape (+2)
To cancel the ATC settings
[While ATC settings are In progress]
~ Pross ••
[After ATC settings have been completed]
~ ProssATC.
If Ihe 00 Indicatorbegins to flash quicklywhile the ATC 8et·
lings ere In progreu, it indicates that the settings cannot be
made for
one of the foilowlng reasons.
•
The tape has reached the leader tape.
•
The tape is severely damaged.
• The cassette deck's heads are severely dirty.
• The tape
Is a non·standard type, such as a metal tape which
has no tape type identification hole
in the cassette.
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• If the cassette holder is opened after the ATC settings have
been completed, the settings will be canceled.
• When making the
ATC settings midway along a tape, provide a
silent interval
at least 2seconds long after the last track prior to
where
the settings will begin.
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About the ATe function
The ATC (auto tape calibration) function records a test signal in
order to automatically set the bias. equalizer and recor·
ding/playback level to the optimum recording conditions
in accor·
dance with the characteristics of
the tape being used,
The table below shows the conditions of
the display and the
operation of the unit while the
ATC settings are being made,
Example: Performing ATC on Deck 1
Display Unit operation
CD Bias adjustment
"BIAS" is displayed,
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P\.Ay • -to -tIS -to ... ~ ala
0. R11'111 IIIlIn .. 1111 1111 111111111
Flashes
,-, n ,-, ,-,
LlLt.LtLt
+2 ...
The bias is adjusted so that the output level is the same
at 400
Hz and at 10 kHz,
..... ,.
_ ;::::::: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::-::-:l __ ' __
: 400 lK 3K 'OK Frequency
...........................
.......
' .
..............
(Hz)
t
~ Equalizer adjust·
ment
"EO" is displayed,
C ,-, =
LUI
.. L 1IIIIIIIIIIIIIIInlllll 111111111
PLlY • -to -lIS -I) ... ~ aao
• R 1111111111111111111111' 111111111
Flashes
" n ,-, ,-,
LlLI.LlLt
+2 ••
o ·············;;;·······;;·······;~··-···-·;~;··FreQuency
(Hz)
I,------:--····.- ... __ ._~t" __ ---:'_ .... /..--.;\
The equalizer is adjusted so that the output
level
is the same at 400 Hz and at 3 kHz,
@ Level adjustment
"LEVL" is displayed,
'CII' ~
LeV '- .:T: ... ~
_ L IIIIIIIUIIIIIIIJ .. II .. 11.111111
n,-, n ,-,
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:;
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(Hz)
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P\.AY • -to -'IIi -I) ... -a 1110
~ A 11111111111111111111111 .. 1111111
+2 +4
! \
Flashes
The tape sensitivity is compensated so that the
recording input level and the playback output
level are
the same,
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Recordings can be made first on side "A" and then side "8" of
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the cassette
in either Deck t or Deck 2, and then conllnued 10
si de "A" and side "8 " of the cassette in the other Deck.
This means, for example, if two
gO -minute cassel1es are used,
that a long recording (total length 3 hours)
can be made.
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• Wind the tape past the leader tape section so that recording
can begin straight away.
• Set the 8ALANCE control to the center position.
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cassette tapes to be used
for recording.
Press again to close the cassette
holder.
,-, ,-, ,-, ,-, ;:
II II ,-, ,-,
u u _U U II
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+2 +4
~: ..... -. -10 ..
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8e sure that the forward-side indicators (t» 01
both Decks are illuminated.
Ill
·,· .~~~~~~~ ... . 'p ' r~~~' REV'ERSe' ' MODE ' ~~
MODE
Q that the If 00" Indicator II·
U lumlnates.
To record using the ATC function, now press the
ATC button on Deck 1, and then , alter the ATC set·
tings have been completed, press the
ATC button
on Deck 2.
[TI 80th Decks will then change to the
~ recording stand-by mode.
Alter that. stop the play being done 80 as to ad·
Just the
recording level.
To temporarily stop recording
PAUSE Press II PAUSE for the deck
W which Is recording.
'D Press once again to resume recording.
To stop recording
Press •
for the deck which Is
recording.
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Parallel recordings
_ ... -- ... "'---.... . .... - -.- --"""'---- . .-.,- ... - ~ ~~ ..... - .. ~- ...
The same sound source can be recorded simultaneously to both
Deck 1 and Deck 2.
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IPreparationI
• Wind the tape past the leader tape section so that recording
can begin straight away.
• Set the
BALANCE control to the center position.
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cassette tapes to be used
for recording.
Press again to close the casselle
holder.
~~~~~~~ .. .. · P · r~~~ · REV · ERSE· ·MODE · ~~
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I.!::!..J MOOE that the " ~ .. or "c)" in·
C:;:] dlcator illuminates.
'0 ;:=: Only one side wll1 be recorded.
c::> : Both sides of the tape will be
recorded.
To record using the ATC function. now press the
ATC bullon on Deck 1. and then. after the ATC set-
tings have been completed. press the ATC bullon
on Deck 2.
Ill··. .. . ~~~ .. .. .. ·~~~C~k~ 2~ ·R· EC . ~~ ·D · ~~ · k ·1·~~d
m Both decks will then change to the
~ recording stand-by mode.
After that, stop the play being done 80 as to ad·
Just the recording level.
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• The same direction of tape movement for recording should be
selected for each tape deck.
•
When recording on both sides of the tape. be sure 10 press the
~ bullons.
To temporarily stop recording
PAUSE Press II PAUSE on both decks.
Press once again to resume recording.
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To stop recording
Press. on both decks.
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Different sound sources cannot be recorded separately on deck
1 and deck 2
at the same time.
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A silent interval of 4 seconds or more can be provided between
tracks.
This function is useful for playing back on decks which
can skip
to the beginning of tracks, and for culling unwanted
sound from commercials.
[Deck 11 1Deck 21
AUTO REC MUTE AUTO REC MUTE
To make a 4-second silent interval
AUTO REC MUTE Press AUTO
REC MUTE momen·
tarlly while a recording Is being
made.
A 4·second silent interval will be recorded, and
the unit will automatically
be set to the recor·
ding standby mode.
To make a silent interval more than
4 seconds
AUTO REC MUTE Press and hold
AUTO REC MUTE
for the necessary number of
seconds while a recording Is being
made.
The unit will change to the recording stand·by
mode when the button
\s released.
To resume recording
r7l{(~ Press either ~ or ~, correspon·
L~{~)· ding to the.side of the tape side In·
' <J dlcator which Is lit.
noc, = nnnn
u u . _, ,. u u .U U
lila L 111'11111111111111111111111111111
• -20 -II -'10 ... -I mlO +1: +4
R 111111111111111111111111111111111 .ql>
Tape side indicator
When new recordings are made on a pre·recorded tape, all
sounds recorded on that portion of the tape are automatically
erased.
To erase a tape without making a new recording, follow
the steps below,
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Insert the recorded cassette
tape.
Press again to close the casselle
holder.
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'" .~~~~~'~" . ' p'r~~~' DOlBy ' NR ' ~~ ' th~t th~
t.=:.J Q Dolby NR Indicators ("B"
D and "C'') are off.
rE .... ~ R' ~ij~~~' ... '=~i::~' ~~:Ed~~~~: ' ~~v~'r ' !~
mode.
;:= : To erase one side of the tape ,
c:::>.CO :To erase both sides of
the tape.
"'" .~~~ .' .. "' p ' r~~~ ·. · REC~ ····'·'" . ..... ..
151
W l!:::!J (The unit will be in the recording stand·
~ by·mode.)
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'<_ .: ~ ~ : Forward side
~ : Reverse side
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To erase both sides of the tape. be
sure· to press the ~ bull on.
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Tape-to-tape re.c,!rding .
----- -- ....... ..... .... -- ---
Either normal, Cr02 or metal type cassettes can be used.
Use Deck 2
to record the sound being played back on Deck 1.
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,Preparation I
Wind the tape past the leader tape secti on so that recording can
begin straight away. .
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cassette tapes.
Deck 1: For playback
Deck 2: For recording
Press again to close the cassette
holder.
... '~~~~~E ' . . . . p~~~~' . 'REVERSE " M'C)DE' 't~
MODE
select the desired reverse
I%J
mode.
~
"'-, ""
uu.uu
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Each time the button Is pressed, the In-
dicator will change in the order:
~ -+ e:::> -+ CO .
t I
~ :Only one side of the tape will be
recorded, and then operation
will automatically stop.
e:::> : Both sides of the tape (first the
forward side
and then the
reverse side) will be recorded,
and then operation will
automatically stop.
If the recording tape is longer
than the playback tape, the
playback tape will
be played
repeatedly
as many as eight
times until the recording tape
Is
finished.
CO : Both sides of the tape (first the
forward side and then the
reverse side) will
be recorded
once, and then operation will
automatically stop.
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To record on only one side of the tape, set the tape side In-
dicators (<lor [» on Deck 1 and Deck 2 In accordance with the
tape sides to
be played back and recorded.
To record on both sides 01 the tape, set the tape side Indicators
on both Deck 1 and Deck 2 to the forward side ([» .
Each time the button is pressed, the in-
dicators will change in the order:
x 1 -+ ~ -+ of! .
1 I
x 1: Normal speed
~ Double speed
,-, II ,-, ,-, ,-, ,-, ,-,
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-10 -e -I) .... -I 1110 +t ..
...
Flashes
[Recording
Is al so possible without performing
ATC .]
~~~~~~ . .. . ' p ' r~~~' SYNC~iR ' O ' siiRT: · ··
START .
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... .
D
'0
(ATC will begin, and when It Is com-
pieted, recording will begin.)
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In order to avo id operation errors later, be sure to switch OFF
the SPEED button (the" x 1" and "~ " Indicator will go out)
after
the tape-te-tape recording has finished.

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To record selected tracks
rn '" .... ~ .., .. . · ~~~t~~r~~~~di~·g: · p;~~~"ii
~ (0", 1 will ",p. 00' 0"" 2 will
record a 4·second silent interval
and
then enter the recording standby
mode.)
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It is also possible to change the playback tape at this
time.
For your reference:
The TPS function is useful for finding the beginning of
the track. (Refer to page
11 .)
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To cut un W8lJ ted parts during
recording
rn ' .. .. ~~I~~"' " ' :~~~;~ ' ir~:fr~;~'~: ~~ . ' D~~k"2
W (Deck 2. which was recording. will
~ enter the pause mode. and Deck 1will
continue playback.)
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~ (Deck 2 will resume recording.)
To stop recording
Press. on Deck 2.
(On Deck 2)
For your reference:
• The recording level and the Dolby effect will be recorded as
they are on the tape being played back.
• Because the signal being recorded from Deck 1 onto Deck 2
does not pass through
the receiver. it Is possible to change the
seltlng of the receiver's Input selector during recording
in order
to listen to some other sound source.
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When recording with the recording speed set to double speed,
noise Interference
may be recorded onto the tape If there Is a
television set nearby,
so make the recording In a location
separated from the television set or switch off the television set
during recording.
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Concerning cassette tapes
Selection of cassette tapes
C.llatla tepel exceadlng 90 mIn uta.
These tapes are handy for their long playback and recording time
but be careful about repeatedly stopping and starting, rewinding
and fast forwarding these tapes
In short Intervalsas they are thin,
tend to stretch
and may become entangled In the machine.
Fe-Cr t.pal (TYPE m)
The high frequency range will be emphasized, and It will not be
possible to obtain a IIat frequency response.
Matel tape without detactlon holal In tha callatla
Recordings will be very distorted. (However, there will be no pro-
blem with playback.)
Erasure prevention
Remove the tab(s}.
To re-record on a protected cassette
Cover the slot with adhesive tape.
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Tape slack
Tape slack may cause the tape to break.
Use a pencil or similar
object to take
up the
slack.
Tape storage
Tapes can be damaged" stored in places such as those descr i b-
ed below.
• Where the temperature
is high (95' F/35'C or higher) or where
the humidity
Is high (80% or higher)
• Where there
is a strong magnetic field (near a speaker, on top
of a
TV, etc.). Recording may become erased.
• In direct sunlight
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