Hifi €NGIN€ For mare Hi-Fi manuals and set-up information please visit wu. hifien gine. comTechnics Stereo cassette deck RS-TR474/RS-TR373 Operating Instructions 7+ the photograph shows the AS:TRET# model Je M0" ieaoa shown on a packing ote ineeaes Unted Kr. xi6re.cSinecting. Opersting Or adjusting this product, please aoe inuations complet,Dear Customer ‘Thank you for purchasing this Technics product For optimum performance and safety, please read these instructions caretully. 39 operating instructions are applicable tothe RS-TRE74 and ‘STRAT models ‘These operating instructions, nowever, fundamentally explain he operation of RS-TR&T4 model (For areas except United Kingdom, Europe, Australia and NZ) CAUTION: The AC voltage Is different according to the Be sure to set the proper voltage In your area before use. (For detalls, please refer to the page 6.) Before use ‘Caution for AC mains lead (For United Kingdom) 3 Suggestions for safety 4 Front panel controls 5 Connections 8 Playback Playback ESET! 7 rovers hncton : ‘To listen through headphones 8 joout te atoatetapeseeet nen . Zoo. ow feos cone srcion : ‘ooat tre Doby nae reaction sys 3 faa ne boty ribo hestc eens sis series playback ® Linear counter EEMEEEEL’ ° oveset he trea courte ° ‘Tape counter CESERERT 10 To recet he tape cout ‘e To fast-torward or rewind the tape 10 To find the beginning of a program (TPS function) " Recording Recording (Deck 2 only) Wz About the ATC function 14 Jo make a silent intorvat 8 Tomabe a teecond sient mera 8 Tomatee sort heel rove men # sconds 8 To erase recorded sound 1S Tape-to-tape recording 18 To record selectog tacks 7 Te Cot unantod pr rng racrang 0 Technical specifications 19 Troubleshooting guide(For United Kingdom) ("EB" area code model only) For your safety, please read the following text care- fully. ‘This appliance Is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A5-ampere fuse is fitted in this plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of S-ampere ‘and that itis approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark @ or the 8S! mark & on the body of the fuse. If the plug contains a removable fuse cover you must ‘ensure that it's refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the plug must not be used Until a replacement cover Is obtained. -Arreplacement fuse cover can be purchased trom ‘your local deafer. —— CAUTION! IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS_UN- SUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE | REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND. DISPOSED OF SAFELY. THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE ELEC-.! TRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-AMPERE SOCKET. a new plug is to be fitted please observe the wiring ead as shawn helow Itin any doubt please consult a qualified electrician, IMPORTANT The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accor- dance with the following code: Blue: Neutral Brown: Live ‘As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings Identitying the terminals in your plug, pro- ceed as tollows: The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be con- nected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Under no citcumstances should either of these wires be connected to the earth terminal of the three pin lug, marked with the lettor E or the Earth Symbol Before use Remove the connector cover as follows. _ How to replace the fuse 1, Remove the fuse cover with a screwdriver. Fuse (§ ampere)‘Suggestions for safety Placement ‘Avoid placing the unit in areas ot: ‘sairect suniight high temperature ‘high humisity soxcossive vibration ‘neven eurtaces. (Place the unit on @ fat levatsurtace). ‘Such conditions might damage the cabinet andior other compo- rant parts and tereby shorten the unit's vice ite Ventilation ‘= Piace the unit in a wel ventilated position atleast 10.eme away ‘trom wal surtaces 2 ‘+ Eneure that curing and similar materiaie 69 not ebstiuct the ‘enblation holes Stacking Never place heavy items on top of the unit or the power cord. Voltage ‘ihe very dangerous to ute an AC power eouree of high voltage such a8 fot an ai conctioner ‘A tite might be caused by such a connection. ‘SADC power source car not be used. Be sure to check the power source caretlly, especially on @ ship or oer place where DC i used Power cord protection ' Avoid cuts, seratches or poor connection of the AC mains cord ‘a8 this may result in fiee or electric shock hazatc. Excessive bending, puling or acing of the cord should siso be avoided ‘Do not pull on the cord when you are cisconnecting the power, 1 this could cause an elecire shock. Grasp the pig firmly lwnan you disconnect the power supDly ‘Never ouch the plug with wet hands or a serious electric shock ‘could result _ Foreign materials Ensure that no foreign objec screwdrivers otc, accidentaty 1 vention holes Gmerwise, a serious electic shock o¢ mallunetion could oceut ‘Be extremly caretul about sping water or iquid onfinto the Unit ae a ta or electric shock could occur (isconnect the power plug and contact your dealer immediate. ty tims occurs) ‘= Avoid spraying insecticides onto the unit as they contain fla ‘rable gases which can be ignited ‘sIn secticizes. alconol, paint thinner and similar chemicais ‘Should never be used to clean the unt as hey car cause aking (oF cloudiness to the cabinet trish ‘such as needtes, coins. into the unit oF through the Maintenance ‘ee ose 13; ‘Clean the cabinet, pane! and contzois with a soft cloth ighty moistened with mid detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent ‘auch €8 oicohel or berzne, Service ‘= Nover anamet te repair, deagsemble of reconstuct the unit i ‘there seem to be a protien ‘Aor electric chock cOuld result if you ignore this praceu- tionary measure ‘11. problem occurs during operation the sound i irtenunted. Inceators fall to muminate, smoke Is detected, etc) contact ‘your dealer or Autnovised Service Center immediately. ‘= Disconnect the power supply Ifthe unit wit not be used for a Jong time. Otherwise the operation ite coud be shortened.‘when any of the numbers indicated below is repeated mare than ‘once (far example, 2), he number indicated onthe lt isthe con Wo! for Deck # and that indicated on the right is tor Deck 2 Ne. ‘Name Ref. page Ne ‘Name Ref. page Power > TPs) 10,11 1 the uni is eonnacted to the AC mains Sy, t's in- Cheat ght unin sanchy mace and goss o-twhen haus Rewindifast-forward buttons ts tuned on oH (<<>>) 10 © Openiciose button ‘I Reverse-side playback button (4 OPENICLOSE) 7 my 7 © Counter reset button ‘Stop button 7 (COUNTER RESET) 2,10 Se a erect See eee Forward-side playback button © Recording-batance control (BALANCE) eo os 7 12 Boece eee eee ere rere ere @ Synchro-start button ® Display in (SYNCHRO START) 16 © Recerding-level control (REC LEVEL) 13 @® Tape-to-tape recording-speed button Sara (SPEED) 16 @ Auto tape calibration button ca pe EE eH (ATC) EERE 2B @ Headphones Jack (PHONES) Sa UE TUTTUUET a === ERASE 8 @ Record button (@ REC) 2 ‘2 Automatic-record-muting button (QAUTO REC MUTE) 15Please check and identily he supplied accessories Apes crs Oo (For United ‘(For Australia, ‘ther system components is tuned off old ating the cables touch each other as much as possible, ‘otherwice nose willbe generated ‘= Aithough the figure below shows the AC power supply cord be- lng connected to & Rousehold AC outa, I the amplifier (or receiver) is equipped with an AC oullet, connect the cord to that outiet. Placement hints ft mun tint fe placed near a recelvar or a tuner. a “num” noise may be hea‘d during tape playback. recording, of AM reception fot the receiver ar the tuner 1 this occurs. leave as much space as possible between th Lnils, or place them where there isthe least amount of "hue ‘Australia and NZ) Kingdom) and NZ) (vsao733) (sA0036-4) eun0019:2K) (air22498) caups2132) Betare making connections, make eure that the power fo thi unt For Uniked Kingdom only BE SURE TO READ THE CAUTION FOR AC POWER SUPPLY CORD ON PAGE 3 BEFORE THE FOLLOWING CONNEC- TIONS. mcept United Kingdom, Europe, Australia ‘Set the vatage solector to the votage setting forthe area in whieh the unit wit ba used (Use a minus (~) scrowdtiver) {the power supply in your the "127 V" position Note that this unit willbe seriously damaged i this setting snot made correctly i117 Vor 120, set to (For areas except United Kingdom, Europe, Even when the connector is pertecty in- ‘erted. depending onthe type of inet used. tho front part of the connector may jul Out {25 shown in the drawing. waver there is no problem using the uns. AB f ease Connect ths cord after allother cabies andEither normal, Cr0, or metal typo cassettes can be used. 1 2345 ‘The procedures described below ate an example of playback on Deck 1 “Press POWER. re {he unit wit swrten on) eee then Insert the cassette ta Press again to close the cassette holder. Forward side: Revorte side + ‘Tape opering facing downward. When tne cassette noldaris open, pressing “41 or Pb wilt clove the holder aod Dayin Ihe eslred function A] ie trae weve ODE to tetoct ine’ appropriate A, reverse mode. AGO «* E= : One side onty. Both sides repeatedty (up to 8 times). SS : Both sides, once only Geter to page 8) (5/] a Press B or <4. ‘Playback will begin) soiavin "Press DOLBY NR to select the appropriate nolse-reduc- thon system. O62 a gage 20.068 eee eis a oe ze Each time the bition Ig pressed, the incioators wll, charge inte order [B= Cot Select the same type a thal used for recorcing, Wen playing back ape which was net recoraec us Ing a Dobby NF system, press so that the indicators 99 oft Muminates dicates the side being played. Toplay back on Deck 2,n steps 2 and 5 above, press the but: tons (2 and & ) tor Deck 2 To temporarily stop playback {Beck 2 oni) Pres: “The "PLAY" inceator wil ash Press once again 1 resume playback To stop playback y] Press ®Beier continues ce eee Reverse function “The reverse function on ils unt has three modes (== <>. 2D). Read the descriptions below and select the mode as desired. Refer to step 4 on page 7) Wode Tape travel ‘Daly one side oF the tape (ether the forward side everse side) will be played, and operation 4 | wit automaticary stop when playback has been ‘completed. ‘Both sides of the tape wil be played repeatedly eight times, and then operation wil automatically ‘Wha there Is 8 Tape In oniy one ot tis Geoks Both sidan ott be played once, and ‘men operation wit automaticaly stop. {playback isbegun rom the reverse sige, the fr: ward sige wil not be played) ‘When there is 8 tape in each of the decks COED | he torward anc reverse sides ofthe tape in Dock 1 wil be played, followed by the forward and revorae sides ofthe tape in Deck 2, and after this ‘poration Is repeated eight times, operation wil Sutomatealy stop. i olayback is begun trom Deck 2, Deck # wil be played seven times) tape in To listen through headphones Connect the headphones (not Included) to the headphones jack. Plog type: 1 iach phone Bw. About the remote control functi ‘When connecting a Techrics amplifier with the remote contrat transmitter to ths unt, you can operate thes unit using a rerrote ‘contro transmitter ofthe amplifier (This may not be possible with ‘Some models) During operation from the remote canta, the “RC.” indicator at ght Boe. eoae Deck 1"RO" Deck 2-FE Indication indication About the Dolby noise-reduction system ‘The Dolby noise eduction ystem is designed to effectively redu 60. the annoying high trequency “hssing” noise typical of ‘cassette tapes. During recorsing, the aystom functions to in ‘ofease the high-requency sound level, the found, and then, dur ing playback. that same portion is weakened fo Bring # back to the previous level ‘This unit Includes two types of Dolby noise-reduction systems, the Dotby B NR-ype and C NRAype: Dolby B-type nolse-reduction reduced to about one third {seins eyetom wnen paving back taes reco‘ded by the Day Binolse-reduction system, such as prerecorded muse tapes. etc Dolby C-type noise-reduction Noise is reduced to about one-tenth Use tis system forthe recording and playback cf sound sources that nave a wide dynamic range and good fone quality. such as FM broadcasts of lve performances, ele, and for playing back ‘such tapes. a ‘Avoid listening for proionges periods of ime to prevent heating ‘carnage. ‘About the automatic tape-select function “This unit ie equipped with the automatictape-solect feature, # automatically dotects the type of tape being used, and then ‘makes the sutabie anlustments of the bias and equalization ac cordingly. About the Dolky HX-Pro headroom extension system [By functioning to impreve the maximum cutput evel ot the tape! highrequeney range, thie system permits corcings without @ reauclion im the level ct the sound source's Migr trequency ange In adction, by using the system in paraiel with this u's ine recdetion system. recoraing ad Dlayoack wih a Greatly ex: Tended dynamic range is posse ‘Baby oise reduction ard HX Pro headroom everson manutactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licens: Ing Corooration. HX Pro originated by Bang & Olutsen “DOLBY”, the double-0 symbo! OD and "Hx PRO” are trademarks of Doty Laboratories Licensing Corporation‘Both sides of the tape in Deck 1 wil be played, tosowed by both ‘ides of the tape In Deck 2. Repeated up to eight times.) oad the tapes to be played into Deck 1 and Deck 2. Note that for series playback ts not possible to select diferent {ypee of Dolby NR for Deck {and Deck 2 It's recommended that you use Iwo tapes which wore recorced using the same type of Dolby NR (or both recorded without Dolby NF}. T] 22h Press DOLBY NR l Oe the appropriate nol: tlon system. ‘Press REVERSE MODE to select the “<<” mode. ‘Press b> on Deck =] (Series payback wit begin trom he forward sa of the tape in Deck 1) ‘The linear counter indicates the amount of tape travel as tne approximate amount of elapsed time (Deck? Deck 2) inear counter Unear courter Minutes Minutes To reset the linear counter coustn’ Press COUNTER RESET. RESET The linear counter Incleation’ wil retuin to Qo air For your referenc Its algo possible to begin series playback trom the reverse sido fot the tape in Deck t or from Deck 2. (Refer to the tape travel table on page 8) To temprarily stop playback (Deck 2 only) os Press Press ence again to resume playback To stop playback a Press Ml for the deck which fs play: ing. For your reference: ‘When the tape ic traveling in the roverse direction, the valve played on the linoar counter wil count down Ate: "00.00" Is reached, tho value wil tren st ‘oreater, But with 2 minus sign displayed (example oom ‘The inear counter is rot a dgial clock The difference between the actual recorcina ang playback time and the counter dsoiay to become 00.08").10 ‘The tape counter indicates the amount of tape travel as a umarieal value based on Me number of revolutions of the tap ub. ‘Tape counter To reset the tape counter couceR’ Press COUNTER RESET. The tape counter inlcation wal return to "000" For your reference: When the tape 's traveling inthe reverse direction, the value displayed on the tape counter wil count dove ‘After "000" is reached. the then continue counting down splay wil switch to "999" and wil __ i. yn sop mee] _ Carat Soe NR ‘Because this unt is capable of playing back both sides of the tape. the operation changes in accordance with the direction of the tape side Indicator Tape olde Indicator ce le =] . «The tape willbe rewound or fast forwarded to ‘the beginning of the track, and then playback ‘ill eutomatically begin) Bocauge this unit is capable of playing back both sides of the tape, the operation changes in aecerdance with the direction of the tape cide indleator. Tape side Tape Talurns tothe] Playback begine Indiestor beginning of the | from the track curenty | beginning of tre being played, and | nxt wack Playback bagins. CS = [3 Gast AAG a) 2088 Deck 2 [Hf indlcation ‘During operation of the TPS function, the play Indicator will fash quickly. ‘To find the begianing ofa track which ie several tracks before oF after the track currently being played, repeat the procedu ‘nt the desired track is fou H the reverse rode is sot to "CT>" or "E>", when the ond ‘of the tape is reached, operation wil ewitch tothe other aide of the tape and the TPS function wil contiaue to operate ‘Because the TPS function uliizes the blank spaces betwoen ‘racks, it may not be abe to function propery under the foiowing ‘conditions: ‘When there is less than 4 seconds of sient Interval between. racks ‘When there are no completely sifent intervals (such as when the tape has been recorded using a microphone) ‘When there are especially low level parts 0: silent parts inside a track (euch a sometimes occurs in classical music) 1 1tho -4-d or PD button le proeeed won lage than 10 esconde ‘has elapeed from the boginring ofthe track or there is legs than 10 seconds remaining to the beginning ofthe next track ‘If he tracks Rave been recorded with a fadesin (a gradu ‘crease in the recording level or a fade-out (a gradual decrease Inthe recoraing evel) ‘To return to the normal speed during high-speed tape transport Press the ed or Pb bution corresponding tothe current aire: tion of tape travel Depending on the amount ef tape on the takeup and supply sides, be tape may not be transported at high-speed. 1112 FREcour wong eee unig — ther normal, CIO, of metal type cassettes can be used. ‘This unt 6 equipped with an ATC function (rofer to page 14) ‘automaticaly sets the optimum recording conditions to the characteristics of the tape bemng used. [his recom ‘mended that you use ths function when recording 2. Load a tape which has be tape (the transparent par 2 [2] ous et advanced o the ondct the leader both en of the tape) info Deck Press DOLBY NRA to select the desired nolse-reducti system, (Reier to the oppoite page) Each time the button is pressed, the in leator wil charge in the order: Cort Press REVERSE MODE to select the desired reverse ‘ieator wil change in oo paaishesniniaar) = *Aaly ana sie wil a revo. ‘and then operation wil automaticaly stop, >. : Both sides (the forward ‘side firs, and then the reverse side) will be recorded, and then operation wll automaticaly stop. tape wit be retumed to the postion from which the ATC function began, land then the unit will enter the stop by mode} map ana} OG eo OO) ee Play the source in order to adjust the recording sound. 5 RRS muce If necessary, adjust the C)_ BALANCE contol to acjust ter rom the balance. ‘eter to the opposite page} {The control should normally be sat to {ho center positon)sce. "Ugo the REC LEVEL control to adjust the recording level. {Refer to me right side of wis page) “Stop play of the source. Press <4 or > to bogin recor- ding, and play the source to 3 recorded. To begin recording trom the for ward side Mt To begn cecorang tram tne About the selection of the Dolby NR type ‘The Dolby NR etfect can be obsined by using the came type of Dolby NF during both recorcing and piayback Rete: to the follow: lng table wer. selecting the type (either B or C). Usa tiie yaa whan tha dack om which he Tape Type 8 | willbe paves back is equipped with enty type B Dotoy NE Use ths ype when the deex on whieh he Tape ‘wi be played back is equipped with type C | oloy NR. for exampie, when this unitis also go ing 10 be used lo play bac the tape.) (Rater 0 “About the Dobby noise reduction systom” on page 8) Type c About the balance adjustment reverse aide n OA ® noo OG w = FOL ‘While prying a monaural source. adjust so that the eft and right, ee eee a level indications en the level meter are the same. ‘When recording on both sides of the tape, be sure to press the Be button without using the ATC function, step 31S un To temporarily stop recording rec ress once again to resume recorsing To stop recording Prose Agana ane ogo GoG0 t Level meter About the recording level adjustment It the recording level Is 100 high, there wil be cistorton in the recorded sounds, and recording In order to make nigh-a {tol to adjust so that highest values ofthe input lovelincicatod by the level meter do not exceed the standard recording lovel (he umber indicated in parentheses) for the tape To cancel the ATC settings {Wit ATC setings ae in progress) ee Tater ATO settings have beon completed] xe Press ATC. GP Ut the indicator begins to flash quickly while the ATC set ‘ngs are in progress, i inicatas that the seltings cannet be made for ofe of the folowing reascrs: he tape has reached the leader tape. ‘The tape is severely damaged. ‘Te cassette ceck’s heads are severely dy, ‘The tape is @ non-standard tvoe. such as a metal tape which hes no tape type identification nile Inthe cassete. a ‘If the cassette holder is opened alter the ATC settings have ‘been comploted, the settings will be canceled. ‘+ Whon making the ATC sotings midway along a tape, provide 2 nt interval at east 2 seconds long afer the last rack porto the settings will begin. 13EAbout the AIC function iw ‘The ATC (auto tape catbravon function records atest signa e reer fo. autor ingiplayback level to the opt ance with the characterctica ofthe tape being sed. ‘The table Below shows the conditions of the display and the operation of the unit while the ATC setings are being made Display “The bias i aclusted so that ine ouIpLt evel Sine same {1400 He ard at 10 RHE. i g noe Unit operation ® Blas adjustment @ Equalizer adjust- ment ‘The equalizer is adjusted so that the output evel e the same at 400 Hz and at 3 Kz. “LEVL" Is clopiayed. @ Level adjustment ‘The tape sensitivity is compensated so that | recording Input level and the playback output level ate the same. ooo caeleeeer eeee a‘A sllent interval of 4 seconds or more can be provided between twacks. This functfon is usefUl for playing back on decks which can skip to the beginning of tracks, ard for cutting unwanted ‘sound from commercials, ‘When new recordings are made on a pre-ecorded tape, all ‘sounds recorded on that portion of the tape are automaticaly ‘raced. To erase a tape without making anew recording, follow the steps below. il Boe a To make a 4-second silent interval ‘AmoFECMTE Pegs AUTO REC MUTE momen- tarlly while @ recording is being made. ‘A second silent interval willbe recorded, and ‘the unit wall automaticaly be sei to the recor- {lng standby mode. To make a silent interval more than 4 seconds AUDDFECMITE Press and hold AUTO REC MUTE for. the necessary number of ‘seconds while a recording Is being made. “The unl wil change tothe recording standby ‘mode when the button Ie released. To resume recording Press either <4 or B, correspon. ding to the side of the tape side in- lcator which Is lit. Tape side incicor Load the tape to be erased into Deck 2. 1 J 2220 Pross DOLBY NA so that the Dolby NR Indicators (“B” ‘and “C”) are off. (eter to page 12) {Q] ‘Si Press REVERSE MODE to select the desired reverse mode. SE To erase one side oF he tape. 5.20 "To erase bath sides of the tape. eter to pave 12) 3) recieve “Set the REC LEVEL control : Oo. to “0”. 4 ne” Brese REC. ] ce {The unit will ben the recording stand- bymmode) aoe Press or ® to bogin I= Ts] Ina the tape. Pero a ford ae of « ee ‘erase the reverse side of the = To e800 both sides of the tepe, be sure fo press the Be button 1516 Bene 'o-tape recording. ee SS Ether normal, CrO, oF metal type cassettes can be used, Use Deck 2 to record the sound being played back on Deck 1 (Preparation) 5. Swilch om the power. 2, Load tapes which have boen advanced to the end of the leader tape into both decks. Deck 1 For playback Deck 2: For recorcing ay Press REVERSE MODE to Salect the dusted reverse Ca, oe an Gao V ach time the button Is pressed, the in- lcator wll change in the orcer Io) Eo = Only eno sido of tho tape willbe fecorded, and then operation let automatically stop, "Both sides of the tape (fret the foward. sige and thea the verse side) will Be recorded, and then operation wil ‘eutomatically stop the recording tape is longer than the playback tape, the Playback tape wil be played fopoatedly as many ae eight times until the recording tape is fishes 0: Both sides of the tape test tho reverse side) wil De recorded fence, and then operation will ‘automatically stop To record an only one side of the tape, set the tape side in dicators (< or D}on Deck + and Deck 2 in accordance withthe {po sides to be played back and recorded To record on both Bes of bet the tape aide indiestore ‘on both Deck 7 and Deck 2 to the Torwara side (D>) “ret” Press SPEED to select the ac Press ATC. (he ATC function wi enter the stand by mode) (nap = AAA OG Me eae Flashes ‘sy Press SYNCHRO START. 5 {ATC watt Degin, and when it ie com pleted, racording wat begin) ssl (he recording wil begin) ‘4/] Inerde" to avoid operation errors later, be eure to switch OFF the SPEED button the "oe 1" and 53) nica wil go out) after the tape-totape recotcing has fished, Wer recording without using the ATC function, step 9 is unnecessaryTo record selected tracks 1 “During recording, press i on Deck 1. (Deck 1 will stop, and Deck 2 wil ecard a 4sacond slant interval and then enter the recording. stansby made} 2] ove jeck 1 to find the track you l wish to record. Itis also possible to cxange the playback ape at Ns time, The TPS function is user. or finding the beginning of the track. refer to pave 13) Be] ERE Prose SvNcithO stant. Peredre mare) a To cut unwanted parts during recording 7 Press WI during recording. (eck 2, which was recording, wil fener the pause mode. and Deck 1 wil ‘continue playback) “Twhisn DeckT reaches apart you wish to record) (eek 2 wll To stop recoraing Pross i on Deck 2, (©n Deck 2) Your attention is drawn tot ‘act thal recording pre recorded tapes 0° discs on other published or broadcast material may intinge copyright laws. For your reference: ‘The recording level and the Dob eltect will be recorded as they are on the tape being played back. ‘*Because the signal being recorded trom Deck + onte Deck 2 some not pass Prough the ample. 218 possible to change the setting of the ampitie’s input selector during recorcing in order to listen 10 some olher sound source. ‘men recording with the recording speed set to double speed, nose interference may be recorded onto the tape i there Is a Television set nearby. 59 make the recording in a location ‘separated from the television set or swilch off he televieion set _ during recording 1718 Selection of cassette erning cassette tapes Casaette tapes exceeding 90 minutes ‘These tapes are handy fo thelr long playback and recording time but be careful about repeatedly stooping and starting, rewinding ‘and fast forwarding these tapes in short ntervats as they ara thi, tend to steten end may become entangled in the machine Fe-Cr tapes (TYPE 1) ‘The high frequency range wil be emphasized, and it will not be passtle to obtain a flat frequency response ‘Motat tape without detection holes in the cassette Recordings willbe very dstorted. (However, here wil be no pro- bier with playback) Detection holes. Use a penett or simiat object to take up the slack. ne a serewarter for similar object to ‘break out he tab Ta for 3130 “A Tab for so “8” To re-record on a protected cassette CCovar the sit with adhesive tape. ‘Where the tomperature is high (95"F35°C or higher) or where the huricty is high (80% o higher) ‘+ Where there Isa strong megnetic Noid neat 8 speaker, on top of a Ty, etc). Recording may become erased, i. cast suaight ——-Head care ‘To aseure sound quality for recording and playback, be sure to clean the heads after approximately every 10 hours of uso. 4) Press the opentciose button to open the cassette holder. 2} Disconnect the AC power supply cord from the AC outa. 3) Clean tne heacs, pinen roles ane the capstan shaft witha cot: ton swab (or witha SoM. In-tree oth signtly moistened wih Isopropy! alcohol. Do not use amy solution other than alcohol fr 1 cleaning. Capstan Pinch rile “pinch roller Capstan Head demagnetization In order to maintain good sound quality during recording and layoack, le recommended that the nead assembly be Sermagnetized i distortion or poor sound quailty persists after ‘leaning the heads Inthe head assembly becomes magnetized, I could create noise In the recordings, loss of hightrequency response or erasure of valuable recordings. purchased 3 Follow the instructions that are supplied wih the device Do not bring any type of metal objects or tools such as magnetic ‘scrawdrivars In contact with the head assembly. ‘Maintenance of external surfaces ‘To clean this unt, use a soft, dy cloth Inthe surtaces are extremely city, use a soft cloth, dipped into a soaprand-water soution of a weak detergent sotto, Wing the cloth well Before wiping the unit Wipe once again witha sof, cry cloth Never use alcohol, paint thinner, benzine, nor a chemically Iroated cloth to clean thi unit. ‘Such chemicals may damage the Frish of your url, (CASSETTE DECK SECTION Deck system Stereo cassette deck ‘Track system ‘track, 2-channe! Recording system ‘AC bias Bae frequency 80 aH Erasing system AC erase DECK 1 Prayback nead (Permatioy) x 1 DECK 2 Recording/Playback head (Permatoy)» | Erasing head (Double-gap terite)» 1 Motors DECK 1 Capston drive (OC servo motor)» 1 Ree! table ative (OC moter)» = DECK 2 CCapstan dive (OC serve motor)» 1 Ree! label drive (OC moter)» t ‘Tape speed 188 crveoe. {1.7/0 ps) Wow and flutter 041% (RMS) '£0.2% (DIN) Fast forward and rewind times TS-1Ha7a) Approx. SO seconds wh CU caseete tape [RS-TR373] Approx 95 seconde with C60 cassette tape Frequency response (Dolby NR off) ‘NORMAL 40 Ha~ 15 kh, 2308 20 H— 16 Kitz IN) cro, 40 He~ 15 eh, 2343 ‘20 H2—16 Kitz (CIN) METAL 40 He 16 kHz, . £3.48 20 H2—17 kite (ON) ‘BIN (Signal level = max recording level, CrO, type tape) WR off 156 05 (A weighted) Dolby B NR on 66 dB (A weigntec) Dolby C NR on 74 dB (A weighted) Input sensitivity and impedance RECN) 100 mya kot ‘Output voltage and impedane Lay (oun) 00 mv/500.2 HEADPHONES [RS-TRA74] 30 mv @ 0) (Load impedance 8609 2) MEGENERAL Power consumption Power supply "For United Kingdom, Europe, Australia end NZ. aw "AC 50 HzJ60 Hz. 230 V~240 V For others AC 50 H2i60 Hz, 110 V/127 Vi220 Dimensions (WH D) 430138 Weight “Note: ‘Specitications are subject to charge without notice \Welgnt ang clmensions are approximate. For United Kingdom This apparatus was produced to BS 800 vr2a0 V 285 rom 44kg“Troubleshooting guide Ble checks oF a minor adjustment on your part may eliminate the Droblem and restore proper operation Probable cause(e) ee Sk 1 you are in doubt about sore of the check points. or ifthe remedies indicated in the chart do not solve the problem, coter to the directory of Authorized Service Centers (enclosed with ths Lunt) to locete @ convenient service center, oF consull your ‘Technics dealer for instructions. aaa SUNOS, ririmurn postion ‘Tho volume contol of the receiver is gat To Ns ‘Adjust he volume contol to The desived level “TAPE” positon The inplt selector of the receiver Te not sat fo the Satta the "TAPE" positon Distorted sound, The recording lovel is 100 Fgh. = Baloct The appropriate roesrding love! Previously recorded sound | Erase nead is diy. hae not been erased. *Giean ihe hess. ‘Sound output is hosrse or | Heads are airy. Geen the needs ‘recording. uneteay. Tape 1 damaged ‘ry operation with @ new cascatierW there nO ‘problem with the new cassette, discard the damaged casoart Poor sound quality ‘The correct Dolby noles-Teduction bution Ts nat | Bat it to the eorvect postion {especially in the high set {rable and low bass ranges). ‘Sound Is low, poor tone, | Heads, capsian andlor pinch reli are Gify or | *Clean the Roads, capstan andior pinch aller, ory a Intermittent sound nolae. | tape is damages ow cassette, ‘A “hum™ noise 's heard This unit s placed too clase fo a receiver, ~ Leave as much apace as possible between the unis, during tape playback or | amplifier or tuner (oF place them where there isthe least amount of a5 Recording ls fot possible, “The recording lovel control gat the "O™ position. | + Select the appropriate recording level. ‘One of the tape-tolape recorcing speed ‘Snitch OFF whichever tape-totape eecarding speed Indieators (75 1" of "[22)) 9 laminated. Indicator is Ituminated (by preasing the SPEED Dutton). “TW roiee fe accidentally | This unit is placed naar a TV. Try piachag the Url Furor away from TV. recorded. 7 Seer eee Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Central P.O, Box 288, Osaka 530-91, Japan Printed in Japan RQT2237-B HrzaaGtora