Technics RS-B11W User manual
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Tape Deck
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Before operating this unit, please read these instructions completely.
SUGGEST!$N S F G R S A F E T Y
Before using this unit, be sure to read the app!!cable Items of operating instructions and these safety suggestions carefully.
Afterwards keep them handy for future reference, take special care to follow the warnings indicated on the unit Itself as well
as in the operating instructions.
1. Avoid places where there is water or humidity.
Do not usethisunitnearabathtub.washbasin,swimming
pool, or the like. Damp basements should also be
avoided.
2. Don’t allow water or any toreign object to get
I n s i d e t h i s u n i t .
Don't place small metal objects or anything containing
liquid on or near the unit.
3. Avoid placement of the unit where it will be
exposed to ttie direct rays ot ttie sun, or where
ventilation is inadequate.
Don't place this unit in abookcase or between cabinets,
o r w h e r e c u r t a i n s o r f u r n i t u r e m a y o b s t r u c t t h e
ventilation holes.
4. Place this unit away from heat-emitting appliances.
Never place this unit near aradiator, heat register, stove,
or any ottier heat-emitting equipment (including
amplifiers).
Placement
Place the unit on astable, vibration-free, level shelf or
stand.
6. Use of acart or stand
When deciding on acart or stand, be sure to follow the
r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s f o r t h i s u n i t i n t h e o p e r a t i n g
instructions.
7. Wall or ceiling installation
If the unit is to be mounted on awall or ceiling, be sure to
do so only as recommended in ttie operating instructions.
8Ctieck the voltage rating of this unit before
connecting the unit to apower supply.
Be sure to connect the unit only to the type of power
supply indicated in the operating instructions, or as
indicated on the unit itself.
Care of the power cord and plug
fake care ttiat the cord is not bent sharply (especially
near its connection to the unit or near the plug), that
nothing is placed on it, and that it is not pinctied or
crushed. Never take hold of the plug or cord if your tiand
is wet, and always be sure to grasp the plug body when
connecting or disconnecting it.
10. If the unit will not be used for along period of time:
Be sure to disconnect the power cord.
11. Never attempt repairs yourself:
(a) If the power cord or plug is damaged,
(b) If aforeign object or liquid falls into the unit,
(c) If the unit is exposed to rain,
(d) If the unit does not function normally, or if operation
shows an unusual change.
(e)lf the unit has been dropped and the cabinet or
chassis are damaged.. .etc.
9.
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Unplug the power cord and consult with aqualified
tech nician (or the dealer fro m wtiom the unit was
purchased or the nearest service center).
12. Repairs
Ex cept f or adj ustm ents e xpla ined i n the op erat ing
instructions, do not attempt any repairs yourself. Be sure
to request service from aqualified technician (or your
d e a l e r o r n e a r e s t s e r v i c e c e n t e r ) .
CONNECT!%NS
Amplifier location of this unit and other stereo equipment
If this unit is placed near astereo amplifier or tuner, a"HUM" noise
may be heard during tape playback or during AM reception of the
tuner. If tills occurs, leave as much space as poss!ble between ttie
units or place ttiem where there is the least amount of HUM.
— T A P E —
REC PtAY
OUT BACK
Household
AC outlet
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(L ) ( R )
(White) (Red) (Red) (White)
[ '(;"Using an audio timer
(See the operating instruction of the timer.)
Timer
L I N E I N t I N E O U T )
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Amplifier
oHousehold
AC outlet This unit
This unit
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F R O N T PA N E L C O N T R O L S A N D
THE!R FUNCT.ONS
ΦCassetie Ho-de.
ΦDolby NR buHon [Dolby NR ($outein)]
Press for aDolby noise-reduclion recording (or playback),
φDubbing tape speed select button
[tape speed (inormal ihigh))
Press this button to select the tape speed for edit-recording.
fhe dubbing tape speed indicator illuminates when this button
is pressed.
$Power switch [power ($off *.on)]
QCenter microphone jacks [center mic]
ỠHeadphones jack [phones]
fo listen to the recording as it is being made, simply connect
stereo fieadphones (8 Ω-600 Ω) to headphones jack.
$Tape counter and reset button
[tape counter.reset]
The counter reading will return to "OQO" when the button is
pressed. The numbers change IS accordance with the tape
movement of the tape-2 tape deck. Playback may be more
convenient if tape counter numbers are noted during recording.
0FL (fluorescent level) Meters
Ttiese meters indicate the input level (during recording) and
tfie recorded level of the tape (during playback).
0Recording Indicator [ree]
$Dubbing tape speed indicator [high speed (dubbing)¡
ΘDubbing/mixing indicator [dubbing/mixing]
ΘEject button [eject (A)]
ΦRecord button [гес-и($)]
Press to begin recording.
ФPlay button [play-H(▶)¡
Press to begin playback.
ФStop button [stop (")]
ФRewind/Review button [rew/rev (M)]
ФFast Forward/Cue button [ff/cue (ệ)]
ФPause button [pause („)]
Press this button to temporarily stop the tape during
recording or playback.
ФDubbing/ mixing select button
[dubbing/mixing (.off..on)]
Press this button for edit-recording or for mixing playback or
mixing recording.
(The dubbing/mixing indicator will Illuminate.)
§Input level control [input level]
ФEject button [eject (A)]
§Play button [р1ау-Ш(▶)]
Press to begin playback.
ФStop button [stop (■)]
$Rewind/Review button [rew/rev ($)]
ФFast Forward/Cue button [ffZcue (▶▶ )]
ФPause button [pause (II)]
Press this button to temporarily stop the tape during recording or
playback.
mCassette Holder
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Α Β .υ Τ C A S S E T T E TA P E S
Notes
TAPE 1(for p!ayback on!y)-
This tape deck can be used for ordinary p-ayback and for m-xing
p-ayback^
It should be used as the playback deck for making amixing recora-
1. If possible, avoid using 120-minute tape.
Because this tape is very thin, it might stretch during use.
become tangled with rotating parts in this unit, and/or tape
movement migtit not be stable.
ing.
2. Tape looseness
If the tape is loose in the cassette, it may result in scratcties
on the tape or even tape breakage.
■TAPE 2(for record/ng and p!ayback)
This tape deck can be used for ordina^ recording or playback, or for
mixing recording or playback.
It should be used as the recording deck for making amixing recora- Turn apencil to correct
tape looseness.
ing.
Auto tape se!ector function
This system automatically determines wtrich type of tape Is being
used, and sets the bias and egualizatlon accordingly.
Tape type detection holes 3. If tape is not wound evenly, or is wound too tightly.
Fast forward and then rewind the tape on time.
4. Do not pull the tape out from the cassette; don't toucfi the
tape.
When not using acassette, be sure to store it its case.
Holes A
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Accidental-erase-prevention tabs
Each tape cassette has two (for sides 1and 2) taps which, when
broken out prevent recording on the tape.
B r e a k o u t t h e t a b .
(A recording can't be made.)
Normal tape Πu
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Metal tape -
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Holes В
Ta b f o r s i d e 1
Ta b f o r s i d e 2
EgualizationType of tape Bias Tab
U s e a s c r e w d r i v e r o r
similar tool.
Normal tape 120 ps Low
To re-record on the tape
Cr%2 tape
(with holes A) 70 ps High
Metal tape
(with holes Aand Б)70 ps Metal C o v e r t h e fi o l e w i t h
cellophane tape.
Do not use tape such as described below in this unit.
$Metal tape without Бholes
Recordings will be very distorted. (There is no playback problem
however.)
$F e C r t a p e
The high range will be emphasized and aflat freguency response
chara ct erist ic c annot b e ob taine d.
Avoid these places
.Where the temperature is high (3S.C or higher) or where the
humidity is high (80.7. or higher).
.Where there Is astrong magnetic field (near aspeaker, on top
of aTV, etc.).
*In direct sunlight.
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T A P E 2 $T A P E I
PLAYBACK .eco.0/p-ayback playback
Note:
When tape deck -and tape deck 2are both used for p!ayback at
the same time, the sound of tape deck 2will be heard.
Stop tape deck 2. ttierefore. If you want to tiear the playback
sound of tape decki.
$Press to “on” ($-$).
ΘPress to the “in” position (
$Press to release to the "oui position (i
using the Dolby noisereduction system.
0Insert the cassette.
Be sure the edge of the
cassette where the tape can be
s e e n f a c e s d o w n .
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)for playback without
.Release(.
(Cfieck to be sure that the dubbIng/mixing indicator IS no longer
illuminated.)
)to the off ” p o s i t i o n .
ΦAdjust the volume level
Use controls on the amplifier
c o n n e c t e d t o t h i s u n i t .
etc.
.Insert the cassette1
Be sure the edge of the
cassette wfiere the tape
c a n b e s e e n f a c e s d o w n .
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Press to stop the
tape temporarily.
Press to stop the
tape temporarily.
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Press to stop.
Pre s s t o sto p .
0Press.
(The playback will begin.)
0Press.
(The playback will begin.)
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Headpfiones
(optional)
■Noise-reductlon system
This system functions to reduce the annoying ”hiss” noise in tapes,
this unit uses the Dolby Btype of noisereductlon system. When
the recording is made, the level of high-freguency signals is raised,
and then this level is lowered during playback, thus effectively
reducing high-freguency noise and expanding the dynamic range.
.Presstorewindthetape.
If it Is pressed during playback (“reviewing'' the tape)...
the tape will be rewound while the button is pressed, and will
resume playback when the button is release.
©Presstoadvancethetape.
If it is pressed during playback (“cueing” the tape)...
the tape will be fast forwarded while the button is pressed,
and will resume playback wtien the button is released.
$Dolby noise reduction system manufactured under license from
Dolby laboratories licensing Corporation.
'Dolby' and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby tabora-
tories licensing Corporation.
Note:
Be sure to first reduce the volume level setting of the stereo
amplifier before cueing or reviewing the tape.
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T A P E 2
REC%RD!NG record/playback
Note:
When the m>c.ophone is connected to the center microphone jack,
sound is automatically cut from the tape deck line input (e.g, from a
record player or tuner).
If you wish to record from the line input, disconnect the microphone
from the center microphone jack.
$Press to “on” ($-«)$
ΘInsert the cassette.
Be sure the edge of the
cassette where the tape
c a n b e s e e n f a c e s d o w n .
0Press to the “in'' position (.($$$
$Press to release to the "out position(,
using the Dolby noisereduction system.
for recording Without ((>
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.-$Release (— -$) to the “off position.
(Check to be sure that the dubblng/mixing Indicator is no longer
illuminated.)
0Press.
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(!he recording will begin.)
$Begin the sound source to be recorded.
.Make the adjustment of the recording level@
[/0Press.
(The recording Indicator will illuminate, the unit is now in the recording stand-by mode.)
Microphone
(optional)
Ad>ustment of tfie record!ng !eve! Erasing recorded sounds
The numbers which you should use as aguide for ttie adjustment
of the tape level will differ depending upon the type of tape used
as well as the position of the noise-reduction switch.
When arecording is made, any sounds previously recorded on
tfiat portion of the tape are erased, and only the new recording
remains. To erase recorded sounds without making anew
recording, proceed as follows.
$Before erasing, set the dubbing/mixing selector to the ".off"
position, and disconnect the microphone, if one IS connected.
Noise Reduction (NR) Normal Tape
Cr%2Tape
Metal Tape
Dolby NR
NR out
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ΘBegin recording in the usual way.
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BTAPE I
DUBBING RECORDING p!ayback
record/p!ayback
oRelease(.-. )to the '^out" position.
$Select the dubbing tape speed.
"$no.mal" ... for operation at the ord/na^ tape speed
".high.'... for operation at double speed
(Tfie dubbing tape speed Indicator will illuminate.)
0Press to the on"position($—$).
(The dubbing/mixing indicator will illuminate.)
oInsert the recorded tape to be played back.
.Press toon”( )
0Insertthetapetobeused
for recording.
.Press.
ΦPress.
(The recording indi-
cator will illuminate,
t h e u n i t i s n o w i n
the recording stand-
by mode.)
.Press.
.Press.
(The unit is now
playback stand-
by mode.)
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Set to the minimum
(0) position.
ΦEither of 2speeds can be used for edit-recording. It the high ($)
tape speed is selected, edit-recording from tape to tape Is
possible in one-tialf the time as at the normal (i) speed,
the “normal" position should be used if you want to enjoy
listening to tfie edit-recording as it is being made. (Set the tape
speed to
Press the pause button for tape deck 1and for tape deck 2
at the same time.
(Tape deck 1playback and tape deck 2recording will then
begin.)
normal.)
Note:
When dubbing recording atape recorded Dolby NR. there may be
some change in the tone guality and amount of noise on ttie tape,
there may also be some changes in the tone guality and amount of
noise on the during tiigh speed dubbing recording.
■Line input
If there is no mlcroptione connected to the center microphone jack,
it is possible to make amixing recording, or to enjoy mixed playback,
of playback sound from tape deck 1and aline input source (such as
atuner, record player, etc.).
$Use the input level control to adjust the level of the line input.
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M I C R O P H O N E M I X I N G
Mixing playback
$For siกg-a0-ng with the tape.
$Press to ‘On'! (|.(9-
/ .Connect the microphoneL
0tnsert the cassette.
$Retease (15) to the "out" position.
0Press to the .'normal" position (.($— $
$Press to the"on"position (.($-$
$Make the adjustment of the microphone level.
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oAdjustment the volume level, etc.
Use controls on the amplifier
connect ed to th is un it.
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record^playback p l a y b a c k
Mixing recording
$To record (on tape deck 2) the sing-along with tape deck 1through amicrophone
Before starting, follow steps Ito 7of "Mixing playback". (Insert the tape to be played into tape deck 1, and the tape for recording into tape
deck 2.)
oPress
(The unit is
now playback
stand-by
mode.)
фPress. $Press.ФPress.
(The recording
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cording stand-by
mode.)
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ΘPress the pause button for tape deck tand for tape deck 2at the same time.
(Tape deck 1playback and tape deck 2recording will then begin.) ΦAdjustment the volume level,
etc.
Use controls on the amplifier
connect ed to th is un it.
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TIMER
REC%RDING/PLARBACK
Timer recording/'p!ayback Is a/ea/ure wh>Hh makes -( possib!e. by us>ng an audio t/mer (optional), to automatically begin recording aradio broadcast
or playing back atape at the desired time.
■To make unattended recordings
$Tune (on the tuner) to the broadcast station which will
broadca st the progr am to be recor ded.
■To use t ap e as awak e- up alar m
$Playback the tape to be used and adjust the volume
l e v e l a n d t o n e a s d e s i r e d .
ΘsE$p Ehe tape at the place where you want playback to
begin.
ΘFollow steps 1to 8of "Recording" on page 7.
$After adjusting the recording level, press the stop button and
pause button.
ΘSet Ehe timer to the desired time.
$Switcfi off the power of other eguipment connected to this
unit (amplifier, tuner, tape deck. etc.).
ΘSet the timer to the desired time.
$Switcti off the power of other eguipment connected to ttiis
unit (amplifier, tuner, tape deck, etc.).
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ïPress the playback button of whichever tape deck (1 or 2)
is being used for playback.
After setting tfie timer
Check to be sure that tfie power switch Is at the "on" position.
Press.
Atter setting Etie timer
Check to be sure that ttie power switcti is at the "on" position
HEAD CARE
иMaintenance of the head section
Ttie tiead assembly, capstans and pinch rollers'Should be
cl e a n ed a f t e r ab o u t eac h 1 0 h ou r s o f u se i n o r der t o m a int a i n
good sound guality.
1. Cleaning with acotton swab
2. Cleaning with ahead-cleaning tape cassette (optional)
1) Insert ttie cassette into the tape holder.
2) Switcli on the power supply In accordance with the
procedure for tape operation described, and then press
ttie play button. The surface of the heads will be cleanecf in
afew seconds.
Head demagnetization
( I f t h e p a r t s a r e
v e r y d i r t y, u s e a
small amount of
alcotiol on the cot-
ton swab.)
Ttie head assembly should be demagnetized after about each 50
hours of use in order to maintain good sound guality.
Ttie Itead assembly becomes magnetized, causing noise in
recordings and unwanted erasure of valuable recordings, if a
magnetized screwdriver or ottier metal tools come near the head
assembly, and when the heads have been used for along period
of time.
If the heads become magnetized, use ahead demagnetizer
(option).
'Capstan
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Cotton swab
Pinch roller
Note:
When demagnetizing the tiead assembly, be sure to first push
the power switcti to release it outward ($— $) to the ''off"
position.
Erase head
(TAPE 2)
Record/play fiead
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TR%UBLESH$% T"NG GU.DE
mended that you consult the store where this unitwas purchased
or your local Service Center (see list included) for further infor-
mation and assistance.
Before requesting service for this unit, check ttiis table to deter-
mine if the problem can be solved as described below. If the
problem still persists after making ttiese checks, or if ttiere are
symptoms of malfunction not described in this table, it is recom-
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Problem Probable cause Remedy
The volume control of ttie stereo amplifier is set to
its minimum position.
Tape moves but no sound !s
heard.
Adjust the volume control to ttie desired level.
The input selector of the stereo amplifier is not set
to the “tape" position.
Set to the “tape" position.
The recording level is too high Referring to the section “Adjustment of the record-
ing level" on page 7, make recordings at the most
suitable recording level.
Distorted sound
Set the switch to the position corresponding to ttie
setting used for recording.
The n oise-re duc tio n switch is n ot se t to the corr ect
position.
Strange tone quality or rag-
ged sound
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No recording when ttie re-
cord button is pressed.
The accidental-erase-prevention tab(s) of ttie cas-
sette have been broken out. Cover the tab hole(s) with cellophane tape.
Playback sound is unclear or
wavering: clear recordings
can't be made.
C l e a n t h e h e a d s a s d e s c r i b e d i n t h e s e c t i o n
"Head care" on page 10.
The tieads are dirty.
There is foreign material on the pincti rollers or
capstans.
The cassette cannot be
ejected.
The unit is in the recording, playback or pause
mode. Press the stop button to stop the tape.
The power was cut off during recording or play-
back.
Switch on the power.
Press the dubbing/mixing select button to ttie "ton
position.
The dubbing/mixing select button is not funct!oning.Edit-recordings cant be made.
TECHN.CAL SPECIFICATIONS
Deck system
Track system
Heads
Stereo cassette deck
4-track, 2-channel
S/N (Signal level =max. recording level, Сг%гtype tape)
Dolby NR in
NR out
Wow and flutter
Fast Forward and Rewind time
67dB(CCIR)
57dB(CCIR)
(WRMS) 707$%.%(TA P E ! ) PL AY
(TAPE2)RECZPLAY
Erasing
MX head
M X h e a d
Double-gap ferrite head Approx. 11%seconds with C-60 cassette tape
Motors Input sensitivity and impedance
MIC
(TAPE !) Capstan/reel table drive 1mV/400 O-10kQ
60 mV/47 kO
2speed electronically controlled DC motor LINE
output voltage and impedance
LINE
HEADPHONES
Power consumption
Power supply
Di m e n si on s (WxHx D )
(TAPE 2) Capstan/reel table drive
2speed electronically controlled DC motor
AC bias
105 kHz
AC bias
400 mV/1.5kO
80 mV/8 0
12W
AC 50 Hz/60 Hz 120 V
430x108.5x232 mm
(15-29/32" Χ4-8/32" Χ9-4/32")
4kg (8 lbs 13 oz)
Recording system
Bias frequency
Erasing system
Tape speed
Frequency response (w/0 Dolby NR)
Metal
4.8 cm/sec.
20 Hz-18,000 Hz
40 Hz - 1 6 ,0 0 0 H z ± 3 dB
20 Ηζ-17,000 Hz
40 Ηζ-15.000 Hz±3dB
20 Ηζ-16,000 Hz
40 Ηζ-14.000 Hz:3dB
Weight
Cr%;
Normal
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Panasonic Company Division of
Mafsushifa Elecfric Corporation of America
%ne Panasonic Way Secaucus,
New Jersey 07094
Panasonic Hawaii, Inc.
91-238 Kauhi St., Ewa Beach
p.%. B o x 7 7 4
Honolulu Hawaii 96808-0774
Panasonic Sales Company,
Division of Matsushita Electric
of Puerto Rico, Inc.
Av e . 6 5 D e Inf a n t e r ia , K M 9 . 7
Victoria Industrial Park
Carolina. Puerto Rico 00630M a t s u s h i t a E l M t r i c o f C a n a d a l i m i t e d
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga.
Ontario 14พ273
QQT3624B
S0384M3055
Printed in Japan
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