R
Model SD4050 User Guide
Cassette Deck
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT
This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality
and safety standards. There are, however, some installation and
operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of.
12. Power–Cord Protection– Power–supply cords should be routed
so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the appliance.
1. Read Instructions–All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the appliance is operated.
14. Cleaning– The appliance should be cleaned only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
2. Retain Instructions– The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.
15. Power Lines–An outdoor antenna should be located away from
power lines.
3. Heed Warnings–All warnings on the appliance and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
16. Outdoor Antenna Grounding– If an outside antenna is connected
to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to
provide some protection against voltage surges and built–up
static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper
grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the
lead–in wire to an antenna–discharge unit, size of grounding
conductors, location of antenna–discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding
electrode. See Figure A.
4. Follow Instructions–All operating and use instructions should be
followed.
5. Water and Moisture– The appliance should not be used near
water–for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and
the like.
6. Carts and Stands–The appliance should be used only with a
cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
17. Nonuse Periods– The power cord of the appliance should be
unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of
time.
6A. An appliance and cart combination
should be moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the appliance and
cart combination to overturn.
18. Object and Liquid Entry– Care should be taken so that objects
do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through
openings.
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting– The appliance should be mounted to a
wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
19. Damage Requiring Service– The appliance should be serviced
by qualified service personnel when:
8. Ventilation– The appliance should be situated so that its location
or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For
example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa,
rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings;
or, placed in a built–in installation, such as a bookcase or
cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation
openings.
A. The power–supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the
appliance; or
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits
a marked change in performance; or
9. Heat– The appliance should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
20. Servicing– The user should not attempt to service the appliance
beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other
servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
10. Power Sources– The appliance should be connected to a power
supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or
as marked on the appliance.
11. Grounding or Polarization– Precautions should be taken so that
the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not
defeated.
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NOTE ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION
¼ Keep the set free from moisture, water,
and dust.
¼ Protéger l’appareil contre l’humidité,
l’eau et la poussière.
¼ Do not let foreign objects in the set.
¼ Ne pas laisser des objets étrangers
dans l’appareil.
¼ Avoid high temperatures
Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when
installed on a rack.
¼ Eviter des températures élevées
Tenir compte d’une dispersion de
chaleur suffisante lors de l’installation
sur une étagère.
¼ Do not let insecticides, benzene, and
thinner come in contact with the set.
¼ Ne pas mettre en contact des
insecticides, du benzène et un diluant
avec l’appareil.
¼ Unplug the power cord when not using
the set for long periods of time.
¼ Débrancher le cordon d’alimentation
lorsque l’appareil n’est pas utilisé
pendant de longues périodes.
¼ Handle the power cord carefully.
Hold the plug when unplugging the
cord.
¼ Manipuler le cordon d’alimentation avec
précaution.
Tenir la prise lors du débranchement du
cordon.
¼ Never disassemble or modify the set in
any way.
¼ Ne jamais démonter ou modifier
l’appareil d’une manière ou d’une autre.
*(For sets with ventilation holes)
¼ Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.
¼ Ne pas obstruer les trous d’aération.
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Thank you very much for purchasing the MARANTZ component
stereo cassette tape deck.
Please check to make sure the following items are included with
the main unit in the carton:
MARANTZ proudly presents this advanced tape deck to audiophiles
and music lovers as a further proof of MARANTZ’s non-compromising
pursuit of the ultimate in sound quality. The high quality performance
and easy operation are certain to provide you with many hours of
outstanding listening pleasure.
(1) Operating Instructions ............................................ 1
(2) Stereo audio cable ................................................ 2
(3) Remote control unit (RC455SD) ................................. 1
(4) AA (R6) Batteries ................................................. 2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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FEATURES
FEATURES ................................................................ 5
CONNECTION ............................................................ 5
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS ............................... 6, 7
CASSETTE TAPES ....................................................... 7
AUTOMATIC TAPE SELECTION ........................................ 8
PLAYBACK ............................................................... 8
RELAY PLAY ............................................................ 9
RECORDING ............................................................. 9
PROPER RECORDING LEVEL ....................................... 10
REC MUTE AND REC PAUSE BUTTON ............................ 10
DUBBING ............................................................... 10
SYNCRO REVERSE DUBBING ........................................ 11
TAPE COUNTER ........................................................ 11
DOLBY B AND C NOISE REDUCTION SYSTEM ..................... 11
DOLBY HX PRO HEADROOM EXTENSION SYSTEM ............... 12
MAINTENANCE ......................................................... 12
REMOTE CONTROL .................................................... 13
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT ............................... 13
TROUBLE SHOOTING ................................................. 14
SPECIFCATIONS ....................................................... 14
í Computer Controlled Mechanism
í Dolby HX-Pro Headroom Extension System
í Dolby B & C Noise Reduction Systems
í Dual Computing Tape Counter with 4-Digit Readout
í FL Peak Level Meters
í Auto Tape Selector
í 2-Speed Dubbing
í Relay Playback
í Remote Controllable
í Pitch Control Function (DECK A)
CONNECTION
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Leave your entire system (including this cassette deck) turned off
until all connections between the deck and other components
have been completed.
Receiver or amplifier
SD4050
WHITE
L
WHITE
PB REC
L
REMOTE
CONTROL
LINE
R
R
IN OUT
WHITE
WHITE
L
TAPE-1
LINE
RED
RED
IN
OUT
L
L
R
R
R
RED
RED
Power supply
outlet.
í Connecting the Deck to an Amplifier
However, the remote-controllable functions are dependednt on the
type of remote control used.
If this Marantz product is to be remote-controlled by a Marantz
Learning Remote Control, please refer to the Command Code
Table of page 12 at the end of this manual.
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Before connecting the deck to your amplifier, please review
your amplifier’s instruction manual.
¼
Use the white plugs for the left channel and red plugs for the
right channel.
í Tape Dubbing
Many stereo amplifiers and receivers have tape dubbing
í Installation Precautions
¼
If the deck is placed near an amplifier, TV or tuner, noise (induced
hum) or beat interference may result, especially during FM or AM
reception. If this occurs, place the deck further away from other
components or reorient its position.
circuitry so that tape duplication can be performed between
two or more tape decks. Review your amplifier’s instruction
manual for a full explanation of this mode of operation.
í Connecting Headphones
Caution
To listen through headphones, plug your headphones into the
PHONES jack.
A mechanical sound is heard the first time the power switch is
set to “ON” after the power cord is plugged into an outlet. This
is the sound of the cassette mechanism being set to the
proper operating state, and is normal.
(When using an AC outlet on a receiver or amplifier, used an
“UNSWITCHED” outlet.)
í REMOTE CONTROL
For the operation of the system remote control.
The following functions of this Marantz product can be remote-
controlled.
Play, FF, REW, Stop, Rec, Rec Pause, Rec Mute, Counter
Reset, Direction, Deck A, Deck B.
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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS
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COUNTER
RESET
COUNTER
RESET
DOLBY NR
C
B
OFF
DUBBING SPEED
SYNC REV NORMAL HIGH
REC LEVEL
RECORD
PAUSE
REC MUTE
TIMER
REC
OFF
PLAY
REV. MODE
AUTO REVERSE
AUTO REVERSE
STOP
PLAY
STOP
PLAY
AUTO TAP E SELECT/ HIGH SP EED DUBBING
AUTO TAP E SELECT/ HIGH SP EED DUBBING
CCONT. PLAY
MIN
MAX
PHONES
EJECT
EJECT
PITCH
CONTROL
POWER ON/OFF
PLAY A
BREC/PLAY
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Power Switch (POWER)
Press once to turn the power to deck on, and once more to turn
the power off.
The deck remains in a standby (non-operative) mode for
approximately 2 seconds after it is switched on.
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Dolby NR Switch (DOLBY NR)
To record or playback tapes with Dolby B or C-type noise
reduction, set this switch to “B” or “C” . Turn it “OFF” when not
using the Dolby NR system.
Reverse Mode Switch (REV MODE)
Select the tape of tape transport. The reverse mode can be set
Eject Button ( EJECT)
Press this button to open the cassette compornent cover, When
the tape is running, press the STOP ( ) button first to stop
tape transport, then press the Eject button.
to
(one side),
(both side),
(continuous
playback).
Dubbing Speed Buttons (DUBBING SPEED)
Pressing the NORMAL button starts regular speed dubbing
from deck A to deck B. Press the HIGH button to perform
dubbing at double speed. See page 10.
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Counter Reset Button (COUNTER RESET)
Press this button to reset the tape counter to zero.
Tape Transport Buttons
Forward Play Button
Reverse Play Button
Stop Button
Press to Forward playback tape.
Press to Reverse playback tape.
(PLAY)
(PLAY)
(STOP)
(REW)
(FF)
Press to stop the tape in any mode.
Press for fast rewind.
Fast Rewind Button
Fast Forward Button
Press for fast forwarding
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)
Press the REC button and PLAY button simultaneously to start recording. If only the REC button is pressed,
the deck enters the Recording Pause mode.
REC
Rec Button
(Deck B only)
Pressing this button in the Recording Pause mode will start Auto Rec Mute, and a 4-second silent space is
recorded onto the tape. See page 10.
REC MUTE
(Deck B only)
Rec Mute Button
Rec Pause Button
(
)
Press this button to enter the recording pause mode from the recording or recording mute mode. This
button can only be used during recording. See page 10.
PAUSE
(Deck B only)
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Rec Level Control (REC LEVEL)
This knob adjusts the recording input level. It affects the level in
both channels. See page 9.
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Remote Sensor
Each of “PLAY, FF, REW, STOP, REC, REC PAUSE, REC MUTE,
DIRECTION, COUNTER RESET, DECK A and DECK B”
functions can be remote controlled with wireless handset.
Cassette Compartment Cover
If the cover is not closed completely, the tape transport buttons
will remain inoperative.
NOTE:
Note that only the A deck can be operated with remote control
units which have no A/B selector button.
Headphone Jack (PHONES)
Syncro Reverse (SYNC REV)
Press this button to set the SYNC REV mode. See page 11.
For private music enjoyment without disturbing others, or for
monitoring a recording, a headphone set may be connected to
this jack. Use a headphone with an impedance rating of 8 to
1200 ohms.
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Display
Indicators with an encircled number light up when the
corresponding button is pressed.
a
b
c
d
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Peak Level Meter
L
dB –ȍ 30 20 10
8
3
0
3
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Direction & Pause Indicators
Multi Counter
R
SYNC REV
REC
HIGH DUB
PLAY NORM DUB PLAY
SYNC REV Indicator
Mode Indicators
Dubbing Indicators
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PITCH CONTROL Knob
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TIMER Switch (TIMER playback/TIMER recording)
The select switch for use in timer playback or timer recording
using an audio timer.
Set this switch to the OFF position when timer playback or timer
recording is not required.
Used to vary the pitch (key of music) during playback of a
cassette. (Only the pitch of Deck A can be varied.)
Turn the PITCH CONTROL clockwise to heighten the pitch by
increasing the tape transport speed.
Turn it counterclockwise to lower the pitch by decreasing the
tape transport speed.
CASSETTE TAPES
í Handling Precautions
í Storage Precautions
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C-120 Cassettes
C-120 cassette tapes are not recommended as they use a very
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Do not store cassette tapes in a place where they will be subject
to:
thin tape base which may become tangled around the capstan or
pinch roller.
Tape Slack
Before putting a tape into the deck, take up any slack with a pencil
or your finger tip. This precaution prevents the tape from
becoming entangled around the capstan or pinch roller.
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Extremely high temperature or excessive moisture
Excessive dust
Direct sunlight
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Magnetic fields (near TV sets or speakers)
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To eliminate tape slack, store your cassettes in cassette cases
with hub stops
í Accidental Erasure Prevention
¼
All cassettes have erasure prevention tabs for each side. To
protect valuable recordings from accidental or inadvertent
erasure, remove the tab for the appropriate side with a screwdriver
or another tool.
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To record on a tape whose ensure prevention tabs have been
removed, cover the tab holes with adhesive tape.
Erasure prevention tab for side A
Erasure prevention tab for side B
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AUTOMATIC TAPE SELECTION
This Stereo Cassette Deck contains an automatic tape selector which
automatically selects the optimum bias and equalization for the tape
in use. This is accomplished by detection of tape type detection holes
in the cassette housing.
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If a tape without tape type detection holes is used, the deck
will be set for normal tapes.
Detection holes
for metal tape
Detection holes for
chrome tape
PLAYBACK
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The operations described below apply to deck A and deck B alike.
Switch on your amplifier or receiver.
Set the Function Selector on your amplifier or receiver to the TAPE or Tape monitor position.
The numbers in the illustration below depict the order in which operation steps are carried out.
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COUNTER
RESET
COUNTER
RESET
DOLBY NR
C
B
OFF
DUBBING SPEED
SYNC REV NORMAL HIGH
REC LEVEL
RECORD
PAUSE
REC MUTE
TIMER
REC
OFF
PLAY
REV. MODE
AUTO REVERSE
AUTO REVERSE
STOP
PLAY
STOP
PLAY
AUTO TAP E SELECT/ HIGH SP EED DUBBING
AUTO TAP E SELECT/ HIGH SP EED DUBBING
CCONT. PLAY
MIN
MAX
PHONES
EJECT
EJECT
PITCH
CONTROL
POWER ON/OFF
PLAY A
BREC/PLAY
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1. Press the POWER switch q to the ON (
) position.
6. Press the PLAY button y (
or
) to being playback.
Indicator
2. Press the EJECT
(
) button w to open the cassette compartment
Transport Direction
Forward
cover e.
3. Load the cassette tape and close the cassette compartment cover
e.
Reverse
4. When listening to a tape that has been recorded with Dolby noise
reduction, set the DOLBY NR switch r to match the system used
at the time of recording.
7. Press the STOP ( ) button u to stop the playback.
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In the continuous playback mode (REV MODE set to
playback of both tape sides will be repeated 5 times and then
stop automatically.
),
DOLBY NR
C
B
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¼
If different types of Dolby noise reduction are used for record
and playback, playback response will be adversely effected.
When power is turned off during tape transport, it may not be
OFF
5. Select the type of tape transport with the REV MODE switch t.
possible to remove the cassette by pressing the EJECT
button. In this case, turn on power again before you press the
EJECT ( )button.
(
)
REV. MODE
Mode
Switch position
To listen to one side only
To listen to playback of both sides
To listen to continuous play back
of both sides and both decks.
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í RELAY PLAY (continuous playback of the tapes in deck A and deck B)
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Load a cassette tape into deck A and B, and set the Dolby NR button correctoly.
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COUNTER
RESET
COUNTER
RESET
DOLBY NR
C
B
OFF
DUBBING SPEED
REC LEVEL
SYNC REV NORMAL
HIGH
RECORD
PAUSE
REC MUTE
TIMER
REC
OFF
PLAY
REV. MODE
AUTO REVERSE
AUTO REVERSE
STOP
PLAY
STOP
PLAY
AUTO TAP E SELECT/ HIGH SP EED DUBBING
AUTO TAP E SELECT/ HIGH SP EED DUBBING
CCONT. PLAY
MIN
MAX
PHONES
EJECT
EJECT
PITCH
CONTROL
POWER ON/OFF
PLAY A
BREC/PLAY
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1. REV MODE set to
2. Press the PLAY button w of the deck you first wish to listen to.
3. To stop relay play, press the stop ( ) e of the deck currently playing the tape.
Relay play will play deck A and B in succession for 5 times,
(Deck A Ǟ Deck B Ǟ Deck A Ǟ Deck B Ǟ Deck A) or (Deck B Ǟ Deck A Ǟ Deck B Ǟ Deck A Ǟ Deck B).
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RECORDING (DECK B only)
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Switch on your amplifier or receiver and the source component.
Set the Function Selector or Tape monitor on your amplifier or receiver to the SOURCE or Tape monitor OFF position.
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COUNTER
RESET
COUNTER
RESET
DOLBY NR
C
B
OFF
DUBBING SPEED
SYNC REV NORMAL HIGH
REC LEVEL
RECORD
PAUSE
REC MUTE
TIMER
REC
OFF
PLAY
REV. MODE
CCONT. PLAY
AUTO REVERSE
AUTO REVERSE
STOP
PLAY
STOP
PLAY
AUTO TAP E SELECT/ HIGH SP EED DUBBING
AUTO TAP E SELECT/ HIGH SP EED DUBBING
MIN
MAX
PHONES
EJECT
EJECT
PITCH
CONTROL
POWER ON/OFF
PLAY A
BREC/PLAY
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5. Press the REC button ! to set the recording pause mode. The
1. Press the POWER switch q to the ON (
2. Load the cassette tape w.
) position.
REC
and
indicator will light up.
6. Adjust the recording level with the REC LEVEL control y while
watching the Peak Level Meter.
7. Press the PLAY ( ) button u to start the recording.
(Check that the erasure prevention tabs of the cassette housing
have not been broken off.)
3. Press the DOLBY NR switch e and select the Dolby NR type that
suits the recording.
PLAY
REC
Indicator will light during recording.
The
and the
8. To pause the recording, press the PAUSE ( ) button o. Press
the PLAY u or PAUSE button o to resume recording.
9. To stop recording, press the STOP ( ) button i.
DOLBY NR
C
B
OFF
Caution:
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Be careful not to erase important recordings by mistake.
Inadvertent start of recording will happen in the following cases:
4. Select the type of tape transport with the REV MODE switch r.
REC
1. If the PLAY button is pressed while the
indicator lights,
recording starts.
2. If the PLAY and
recording starts.
The best way to avoid accidental erasure is to break off the two
erasure prevention tabs on the cassette housing.
Mode
To record on only one side
To continuously record on both
sides
Switch position
or
REC button are pressed at the same time,
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PROPER RECORDING LEVEL
A too high recording level can saturate the tape and cause distortion.
On the other hand, if the recording level is set too low, soft passages
will be marked by residual noise. A proper recording level is the
single most important factor for making well balanced recordings.
Note:
The optimum recording level differs depending on the program
source and the type of tape used.
Guideline for maximum recording level
0 dB level on peaks
ѿ1 dB level on peaks
ѿ3 dB level on peaks
TYPE q (Normal)
TYPE w (High position)
TYPE r (Metal)
REC MUTE AND REC PAUSE BUTTON
1. To record a 4-second blank section during recording:
Press the REC MUTE button. A 4-second blank will be recorded
and the deck will enter the recording Pause mode.
2. To record a 4-second blank section during the recording Pause
mode:
3. To cancel recording of blank space:
Press the PAUSE ( ) button. Blank space recording will be
canceled and the deck enters the recording Pause mode.
4. To extend the blank section with another 4 seconds or more:
Simply press the REC MUTE button and the blank section will be
increased with another 4 seconds.
Press the REC MUTE button from the recording Pause mode. A 4
second blank will be recorded and the deck will enter the
recording Pause mode again.
DUBBING (from deck A to deck B)
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Switch on the amplifier or receiver.
Set the Tape Monitor or Function switch on your amplifier or
receiver to the TAPE/TAPE monitor position.
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COUNTER
RESET
COUNTER
RESET
DOLBY NR
C
B
OFF
DUBBING SPEED
REC LEVEL
SYNC REV NORMAL
HIGH
RECORD
PAUSE
REC MUTE
TIMER
REC
OFF
PLAY
REV. MODE
AUTO REVERSE
AUTO REVERSE
STOP
PLAY
STOP
PLAY
AUTO TAP E SELECT/ HIGH SP EED DUBBING
AUTO TAP E SELECT/ HIGH SP EED DUBBING
CCONT. PLAY
MIN
MAX
PHONES
EJECT
EJECT
PITCH
CONTROL
POWER ON/OFF
PLAY A
BREC/PLAY
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4. To being normal speed dubbing, press the DUBBING SPEED
HIGH button r. The NORM DUB indicator will light at this timee.
The HIGH DUB indicator will light at this time.
5. To stop dubbing, press the STOP ( ) button t of deck A or deck
B.
1. Press the POWER switch q to the ON (
2. Load the cassette tape to be played on deck A and the one to be
) position.
recorded in deck B w.
3. Select the
position of the REV MODE switch e.
REV. MODE
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When dubbing, the recording level and the Dolby NR recording
will be the same as those of the playback tape, regardless of
the positions of the REC LEVEL control and the DOLBY NR
button.
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When listening to the playback sound suring normal speed
dubbing, the DOLBY NR switch remains off even if it is
pressed.
Operation using the REC MUTE and PAUSE ( ) buttons y,
u of deck B is permitted during normal speed dubbing.
Reverse mode
Operation
Dubbing is performed only for one side.
The decks stop when either deck A or B
reaches the end of the tape.
The tape direction is reversed on each deck
when they reach the end of the tape.
(This is convenient for dubbing to a tape with
a different length.)
or
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SYNCRO REVERSE DUBBING
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COUNTER
RESET
COUNTER
RESET
DOLBY NR
C
B
OFF
DUBBING SPEED
REC LEVEL
SYNC REV NORMAL
HIGH
RECORD
PAUSE
REC MUTE
TIMER
REC
OFF
PLAY
REV. MODE
CCONT. PLAY
AUTO REVERSE
AUTO REVERSE
AUTO TAP E SELECT/ HIGH SP EED DUBBING
STOP
PLAY
STOP
PLAY
AUTO TAP E SELECT/ HIGH SP EED DUBBING
MIN
MAX
PHONES
EJECT
EJECT
PITCH
CONTROL
POWER ON/OFF
PLAY A
BREC/PLAY
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During dubbing of the side facing you, the deck that first reaches the
end if the tape will standby until the other deck reaches the end of the
tape, direction together.
5. To being normal speed dubbing, press the DUBBING SPEED
NORMAL button r. The NORM DUB indicator will light at this
time.
(Depending on the manufacturer, the length of tapes having the same
recording time may differ somewhat. Setting this mode permits the
arrangement of the begining portion of the opposite side of the tape.)
To high speed dubbing, press the DUBBING SPEED HIGH button
r.
The HIGH DUB indicator will light at this time.
6. To stop dubbing, press the STOP ( ) button t of deck A or deck
1. Press the POWER switch q to the ON (
) position.
B.
2. Load the cassette tape to be played on deck A and the one to be
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When dubbing, the recording level and the Dolby NR recording
will be the same as those of the playback tape, regardless of
the positions of the REC LEVEL control and the DOLBY NR
button.
When listening to the playback sound during normal speed
dubbing, the DOLBY NR switch remains off even if it is
pressed.
recorded in deck B w.
3. Select the
position of the REV MODE switch e.
4. Press the SYNC REV button i to set the SYNC REV Mode.
The SYNC REV Indicator will light up.
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To release SYNC REV mode, the SYNC REV button is pushed
again.
When direction of Deck A and Deck B is only Forward ( ), the
SYNC REV mode can be set.
Operation using the REC MUTE and PAUSE ( ) buttons y,
u of deck B is permitted during normal speed dubbing.
SYNCHRO RECORDING PROCEDURE (Deck B)
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The following operation is available only when a MARANTZ CD
player with the synchro recording capability is connected to the
cassette deck.
To use synchro recording, connect the remote control cord
terminals on the CD player and cassette deck.
4. Adjust the recording level with the REC LEVEL control.
5. Start edit playback of the CD player. (The operation procedure
may be variable between CD players with edit function. Refer to
the instruction manual of your CD player.)
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When the MARANTZ CD-57, CD-67 or CD6000 CD player is used,
be sure to set the REV. MODE switch to "=". (This causes both
tape sides A and B to be recorded automatically.)
When other MARANTZ CD player than the above mentioned
models is used, set the REV. MODE switch to "=". (This causes
only tape side A or B to be recorded.)
1. Load a cassette tape in Deck B.
2. If Dolby NR recording is required, select type B or C.
3. Press the RECORD/o button to put the cassette deck in record-
pause mode.
¼
TAPE COUNTER
1) Operation of the Tape Counter
¼
¼
During recording and playback operations, the counter is useful
for noting the location of existing programs or positions where
recording is to be started.
The reading of this counter does not correspond with that of any
other deck.
(1) Press the COUNTER RESET button to reset the counter to
“
”.
(2) By using the PLAY, FF, or REW functions, the reading of the
counter will change to indicate index position.
DOLBY B AND C NOISE REDUCTION SYSTEM
í The Dolby noise reduction system substantially reduces the tape
background noise (hiss) inherent in the cassette medium.
í The operating principle of Dolby C NR is similar to that of Dolby B
NR except for the encoding/decoding response curves. The noise
reduction effect obtained with Dolby C NR is up to 20 dB,
compared to 10 dB with Dolby B NR. In addition, Dolby C NR uses
an anti-saturation network and spectral skewing circuitry for a
significant improvement in the dynamic range of the mid-to high-
frequencies.
í Tape background noise consists primarily of high frequency
information, which is particularly annoying during soft passages,
The Dolby NR system increases the level of low volume mid and
high frequency signals during recording and reduces the level of
these signals by an identical amount during playback, As a result,
the playback signal is identical to the original source, but the level
of background noise generated by the tape is greatly reduced.
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DOLBY HX PRO HEADROOM EXTENSION SYSTEM
This deck is equipped with the Dolby HX PRO headroom extension
system. Since the system functions automatically during recording, no
switching operation or adjustment is required. The system is effective
with any type of Normal, High and Metal tape.
The Dolby HX PRO headroom extension system functions during
recording to raise the saturation level in the high frequency range.
Therefore, most of the high frequency range distorted or lost during
recording on conventional cassette decks are more faithfully
recorded on the new MARANTZ cassette deck.
Features of the Dolby HX PRO Headroom Extension System
(1) Performance of Normal and High Position tapes can be improved
to very close of that offered by Metal tape.
(2) The dynamics in the high frequency range are improved
significantly.
(3) Since no decoding is necessary during playback, the improved
sound can be enjoyed on any type of tape deck, including
portable players and car aud io systems.
(4) The system functions whether the Dolby B/C NR system is
engaged or not.
MAINTENANCE
í Head cleaning
í Cleaning the Pinch Rollers and Capstans
After long usage, tape coating material or dust may adhere to the
heads, causing deterioration of sound. Therefore, the parts
depicted in the illustration should be cleaned reguraly. Use a
cotton swab moistened with a tape head cleaning solution (such
as alcohol).
If the pinch roller or capstans accumulate dust, tape transport may
become unstable, as a result from slippage, during recording or
playback. The tape can also be damaged if it gets entangled in
the capstan.
Clean these parts with a cotton swab or a soft cloth moistened with
a tape head cleaning solution (such as alcohol).
Note:
1. Some cleaning cassettes on the market have strong abrasive
effects and may scratch the heads. Always use cotton swabs
instead of cleaning cassettes.
2. Since the use of metal tape is apt to collect more dust on the
heads, the heads should be cleaned more often to enjoy the
best possible sound.
í Demagnetizing the Heads
The heads may become magnetized after long usage or if
storongly magnetized objects are brought near them. The result is
a generation of noise, loss of the high frequency range, and in
extreme cases erasure of the high frequency part on pre-recorded
tapes in combination with added noise.
Thus, the heads should be demagnetized at regular intervals.
(Head demagnetizers are sparately available from your dealer.)
í How to Demagnetize the Tape Heads
1. Turn off the power.
2. Turn on the demagnetizer while it is at least 30 cm away from
the heads. Bring the demagnetizer near the heads and slowly
move it in small circles four or five times in front of each head,
making sure you do not touch them.
3. Slowly move the demagnetizer away and turn it off when it is at
least 30 cm away from the heads.
4. For more details, please read the User Guide provided with the
demagnetizer (optional).
í CAPABILITY OF REMOTE CONTROL
RC-5 CODE
PLAY (
FF (
)
1853
1852
1850
1848
1854
1855
1842
1849
1844
1846
1847
)
REW (
PAUSE (
STOP (
REC
)
)
)
REC MUTE
COUNTER RESET
DECK A
DECK B
DIRECTION (
)
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REMOTE CONTROL
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT
1. Remote control
Operate the remote control unit (RC455SD) within a distance of
approx.
5 m from the infrared signal reception window (remote sensor) on the
front of the CASSETTE DECK.
Remote control operation may not be possible if the remote control
unit's transmitter is not pointing in the direction of the remote sensor
or if there is an obstruction between the transmitter and the remote
sensor.
z
AECK
B
RESET
n
m
,
x
c
REC
REC MUTE
Remote control operating range
v
b
.
⁄
Approx. 5m
RC455SD
60°�
Cassette deck
z A/B button Mechanism select buttons (DECK A/B):
Remote control unit
Press to select the deck mechanism, Deck A or Deck B, to be
controlled.
2. Loading batteries
x
(REC PAUSE) button:
Batteries in this remote control unit have a life of approximately 1 year
under normal operating conditions. When the remote control unit is
not to be used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries.
Also, when you notice that the batteries are starting to run down,
replace them as soon as possible.
Press this button to enter the recording pause mode from the
recording or recording mute mode. This button can only be used
during recording. See page 9.
(1) Remove the battery cover.
c
Press the REC button, the deck enters the Recording Pause mode.
See page 9.
REC button:
Remote control unit Rear side
v (Play button):
Press to playback tape.
b (Fast rewind button):
Press for fast rewind.
(2) Insert the batteries with correct e/ȕ orientation.
n RESET button:
Press to tape counter reset.
Two AA-size (R6 batteries)
m REC MUTE button:
Press the REC MUTE button, the Recording Pause mode will start
Auto Rec Mute, and a 4-second silent space is recorded onto the
tape. See page 9.
,
After starting playback, press the forward ( ) or reverse ( ) to
select the top playback direction.
(DIRECTION) button:
. (Fast forward button):
Press for fast forwarding.
(3) Close the battery cover until it clicks shut.
⁄
Press to cancel any operation modes and stop the tape travel of the deck.
(STOP) button:
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Check the following before you draw the conclusion that your Stereo Cassette Deck is malfunctioning.
1. Are all the connections correct?
2. Are all system components being operated correctly in accordance with the operating instructions?
3. Are the speakers and amplifier receiver functioning correctly?
If the tape deck still does not function properly, check the symptom against the list below. If the symptom does not correspond to the check list,
please contact your MARANTZ dealer.
Problem
Cause
Remedy
¼
¼
¼
¼
Power cord is disconnected.
Tape is loose.
Cassette is not loaded properly.
Defective cassette.
¼
¼
¼
¼
Check power cord.
Tighten tape with a pencil, etc.
Load cassette properly.
Replace cassette.
Tape does not run.
¼
¼
No cassette is loaded.
Erase prevention tab is broken off.
¼
¼
Load cassette.
Cover hole with adhesive tape.
Tape is not recorded when REC MUTE button is
pressed.
¼
¼
¼
¼
Heads, capstan or pinch roller are dirty.
Tape is wound too tight.
Recording input level is too high.
Tape is worn out and has “drop-outs”.
¼
¼
¼
¼
Clean them.
Fast forward or rewind to loosen tape winding.
Adjust recording input level.
Replace tape.
Sound is warbled or distorted.
¼
¼
¼
¼
Tape is worn.
Heads, capstan or pinch roller are dirty.
Heads are magnetized.
¼
¼
¼
¼
Replace tape.
Clean them.
Demagnetize heads.
Adjust recording input level.
Excessive noise.
Recording input level is too low
High frequency range (treble) is emphasized.
High frequency range (treble) is lost.
¼
Dolby NR switch iis set improperly
¼
Set Dolby NR switch properly.
¼
¼
Heads are dirty.
Tape is worn.
¼
¼
Clean them.
Replace tape.
¼
If the POWER switch is turned off either during
recording or playback, and the unit is
stopped, there may be case when the
cassette cannot be removed, even if the
EJECT ( ) button is pressed.
¼
Turn the POWER switch ON again, and then
press the STOP ( ) button.
The cassette tape cannot be removed.
Now, press the EJECT (
) button to remove
the cassette tape.
SPECIFICATIONS
Type
Vertical tape loading; 4-track 2-channel stereo double
cassette deck
Play back head ҂1 recording/playback head ҂1
Erase head (Double-gap ferrite) ҂1
DC servo motor ҂2
Inputs LINE
Output LINE
100 mV input level at maximum
Input impedance: 50 kohms unbalanced
460 mV (0 dB) output level at maximum
(with 47 kohms load, recorded level of
200 nWb/mm)
0.95 mW output level at maximum
(optimum load impedance 8 ohms ~ 1.2 kohms)
Heads
Motors
Tape Speed
Fast Forward,
Rewind Time
Recording Bias
Overall S/N Ratio
4.8 cm/sec. 9.5 cm/sec. (When high speed dubbing)
PHONES
Approx. 110 sec. with a C-60 cassette
Approx. 100 kHz
Power Consumption 0.13 A
Dimensions
7
5
9
17- /16 (W) ҂ 5- /16 (H) ҂ 12- /16 (D) inches
440 (W) ҂ 124 (H) ҂ 286 (D)
8.58 lbs oz (4.0 kg)
(at 3% THD level) Dolby C NR on: more than 74 dB (CCIR/ARM)
Overall Frequency
Weight
Response
Channel Separation More than 40 dB (at 1 kHz)
Wow & Flutter 0.09 % WRMS, Ȁ0.1 % w. peak
25 ~ 18,000 Hz Ȁ3 dB (at Ҁ20 dB, Metal tape)
* Above specifications and design are subject to change without prior notice.
Dolby noise reduction and HX Pro headroom extension manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. HX Pro originated by Bang &
Olufsen.
“DOLBY”, the double-D symbol
and “HX PRO” are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
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COUNTRY
AUSTRALIA
AUSTRIA
BELGIUM
BULGARIA
CANADA
COMPANY
ADDRESS
Scan audio Pty. Ltd.
Huber & Prohaska GmbH
Van der Heyden Audio N.V.
Ariescommerce GmbH
Lenbrook Industries Limited
Empire Hifi systems Ltd.
Audio International
Hi-Fi Klubben Denmark
V.V.& SONS
4 Station Street, Thornleigh NSW 2120, Australia
Taborstraße 95 / Ladestraße 1, Gebäude Hangartner, A-1200 Wien, Austria
Brusselbaan 278, 9320 Erembodegem, Belgium
Makedonia Blvd. 16, 1606 Sofia, Bulgaria
633 Granite Court, Pickering, Ontario
CYPRUS
P.O. Box 5604, Nicosia, Cyprus
CZECH REPUBLIC
DENMARK
DUBAI
Fugnerova 1, 67801 Blansko, Czech Republic
Aboulevarden 1, DK-8000 Arhus C., Denmark
P.O. Box 105, Dubai, U.A.E.
ESTONIA
F.Y.R.O.M.
FINLAND
Audio International Baltic
T.P. KODI
Lo Hu 12, EE0026 Tallin, Estonia
ul.Cedomir Kantargiev 21a, Skopje, Former Yugoslavian Republic of Macedonija
Uudenmaankatu 4-6, SF-00120 Helsinki, Finland
A division of Marantz Europe B.V., P.O. Box 301, 92 156 Suresnes Cedex, France
Hakenbusch 3, 49078 Osnabrück, Germany
Hi-Fi Klubi Finland
Marantz France
FRANCE
GERMANY
GREECE
Marantz Deutschland
Adamco S.A.
188, Hippocratous Street, 11471 Athens, Greece
Building SFF-2, P.O. Box 80002, 5600 JB Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Unit 1706, Metroplaza II, 223 Hing Fong Road, Kwai Fong, N.T., Kowloon, Hong Kong
Terez Krt.31, 1067 Budapest, Hungary
HEADQUARTERS EUROPE: Marantz Europe B.V.
HONG KONG
HUNGARY
ICELAND
Marantz Asia Ltd.
Infovox Ltd.
Radiobudin HF
Marantz India
Skipholti 19, P.O. Box 424, 121 Reykjavik, Iceland
c/o Philips India Ltd., Plot 80, Bhosari Industrial Estate Pune - 411026, India
5th floor no 878 Philips Building Enghelab ave, P.O. 11365/7844 Tehran, Iran
Clonskeagh, Dublin 14, Ireland
INDIA
IRAN
Home Co.
IRELAND
Marantz Ireland
Elmor Ltd.
ISRAEL
52 Heh Beiyar Street, Kikar Hamedina, Tel Aviv, Israel
Via Casati 23, 20052 Monza (Milano), Italy, Servizio Consumatori 1678-20026, Numero Verde
35-1 Sagami Ohno 7-Chome, Sagamihara-shi, Kanagawa 228-8505, Japan
121-210, 2F Shinhan Bldg., 247-17 Seokyo-dong, Mapo-ku, Seoul, Korea
P.O. Box 8196, Salmiah 22052, Kuwait
ITALY
Marantz Italy
JAPAN
Marantz Japan Inc.
Mk Enterprises Ltd.
alAlamiah Electronics Intl.
Ace Ltd.
KOREA
KUWAIT
LATVIA
61, LacPlesa Str., Riga LV 1011, Latvia
LEBANON
LITHUANIA
MALAYSIA
MALTA
AZ Electronics S.A., 1,
A Accapella Ltd.
P.O. Box 11 2833, Beirut, Lebanon
Ausros, Vartu G5, Pasazo Skg., 2001 Vilnius, Lithuania
Wo Kee Hong Electronics Sdn. Bhd. 102 Jalan SS 21/35, Damansara Utama, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangordarul Ehsan, Malaysia
Doneo Co Ltd.
78 The Strand, Sliema SLM07, Malta
MAURITIUS
NETHERLANDS
NEW ZEALAND
NORWAY
OMAN
SKR Electronics Ltd.
Marantz Trading
P.O. Box 685, Bell Village, Port Louis, Mauritius
A division of Marantz Europe B.V., Building SFF-2, P.O. Box 80002, 5600 JB Eindhoven, The Netherlands
4 Station Street, Thornleigh NSW 2120, Australia
Scan audio Pty. Ltd.
Hi-Fi Klubben Norway
Mustafa & Jawad Trading CO.
Marantz Polska
Lillegrensen 7, N-0159 Oslo, Norway
P.O. Box 1918, Ruwi, Oman
POLAND
Ul. Marszalkowska 45/49, 00-648 Warszawa, Poland
PORTUGAL
PROFESSIONAL EUROPE
PROFESSIONAL U.S.A.
QATAR
Corel2
Comércio de Electrónica Lda., Av. Luís Bívar, No 85 A, 1050 Lisboa, Portugal
Kingsbridge House, Padbury Oaks, 575-583 Bath Road, Longford, Middlesex UB7 0EH, U.K.
Distributed by: Superscope Technologies Inc., 1000 Corporate Blvd. Ste.D, Aurora, Illino
P.O. Box 49, Doha, Qatar
Marantz Professional Products
Marantz Professional Products
Almana & Partners W.W.L.
Vision +
REUNION
ROMANIA
RUSSIA
180 Rue du Marechal Leclerc, 97400 Saint Denis, Ile de la Reunion
Soseaua Bucuresti, Ploiesti 10, Sector 1, Bucharest, Romania
Bld. 2, 7 Montazhnaya Street, 107497 Moscow, Russia
Alltrom SRL
Trade Company SV
Ultimate Fidelity
SAUDI ARABIA
SINGAPORE
SLOVAKIA
SLOVENIA
SOUTH AFRICA
SPAIN
Sameria Comm. Center, Roadah Dist., P.O. Box 7760, Jeddah 21472, Saudi Arabia
Wo Kee Hong Centre, 29 Leng Kee Road, Singapore 159099, Singapore
Nam. SNP 10, 96001 Zvolem, Slovakia
Forward Marketing (S) Pte. Ltd.
Audio International Slovakia
Bofex
Smartinska 152, HALA V/3, 61000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
Coherent Imports (PTY) Ltd.
Marantz Spain
P.O. Box 1614, Alberton, 1450, South Africa
Martinez Villergas 2, Apartado 2065, Madrid 28027, Spain
Tegnersgatan 21, S-412 52 Gotenborg, Sweden
SWEDEN
Hi-Fi Klubben A.B.
Sound Company AG
Covecolor
SWITZERLAND
TAHITI
Postfach, 8010 Zürich, Switzerland
Av. Prince Hinoi, Cours de l'union sacré, P.O. Box 2334, Papeete, Tahiti
6th No 148 Sung Kiang Road, Taipei 10429, Taiwan R.O.C.
746-750 Mahachai Road, Wangburapa, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
Sanayi Ve Ticaret Ltd. Sti., Selvi Kokak, No. 4/1, Senlikkoy, 34810 Florya, Istanbul, Turkey
Kingsbridge House, Padbury Oaks, 575-583 Bath Road, Longford, Middlesex UB7 0EH, U.K.
440 Medinah Road, Roselle, IL 60172, U.S.A.
TAIWAN
Pai-Yuing Co. Ltd.
MRZ Standard Co. Ltd.
Penta Elektronic
THAILAND
TURKEY
U.K.
Marantz Hifi UK Ltd.
Marantz America Inc.
ITM
U.S.A.
YUGOSLAVIA
EXPORT
Ljutice Bogdana la, Belgrade, Yugoslavia
Marantz Trading
A division of Marantz Europe B.V., Building SFF-2, P.O. Box 80002, 5600 JB Eindhoven, The Netherlands
HX Pro headroom extension originated by Bang & Olufsen and manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
"DOLBY", the double-D symbol
Licensing Corporation.
, and "HX PRO" are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories
is a registered trademark.
Printed in China
99/04 SG 286W851250
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