ee OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ‘A4-TRACK 2-CHANNEL STEREO TAPE DECK SANSUI SD-7000 SANSUI ELECTRIC COMPANY LIMITEDThank you for selecting the Sansui SD-7000 4-track 2-channel stereo tape deck. The end result of three years of intensive research and develop- ment work and ten prototype models, the SD-7000 is Sansui’s ultimate answer to just what a true high fidelity stereo tape deck should be. As one of the world’s foremost audio-only special- ists, Sansui has spared no effort in making it one of the most com- plete, most advanced taping machines ever developed A wide dynamic range, wide frequeney response range, high signal-to-noise ratio, low distortion and automatic reverse, repeat, rewind and shut-off operations are just a few of the many out- standing features of the SD-7000. You'll learn to appreciate these and other advanced features quickly once you know how to operate it correctly. Please read carefully the operating instructions contained in this booklet, and your new Sansui SD-7000 will offer you professional record- ing and playback enjoyment for years to come. CONTENTS NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF VARIOUS PARTS 2AD THE TAP. 4-TRACK RECORDING L. PREPARING FOR PLAYBACK ........ HOW TO PLAY BACK A 4-TRACK RECORDED TAPE PREPARING FOR R 4-TRACK STEREO RECORDING: Making Necessary Canneetions............2..s0220000+ wo 16 Presetting Recording Levels and “Entetiug the Recording Made 4-TRACK MONOPH C R HOW TO MAKE A SPECIAL HOW TO USE THE AUTOMA HOW TO ERASE, CONDITIONS NOT ADJUSTMENTS/ SIMPLE MEINTENAN SPECIFICATIONS/ACCI ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE AT OPT REONAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF VARIOUS PARTS Tape Counter Helps you locate any given place ona tape, Push the reset button and reset the counter to “O000™ before recording or playing back. Left Reel n and use. But, for best result neh reels are a Both & reel is recommended, Right Reel Should be of the same size as the left reel, Head Housing Covers the maynetic heads, The heads are, from left to right: erase head, recording head, reverse ck head, ek in the tape w is started or stopped; it also w to apply constant pressure on the tape as the diameter of the wound tape on the left reel changes. Fu a power switch for the reel motors is linked 10 vm, When the tape is taken up completely ct reel as programmed and the tension off the reel motors automatical- u hy the cor arm drops, it ly to stop the reel motior Capstan Drives the tape at the speed selected. [tis ultra precision machined to offer accurate speeds. Power Switch Push once to turn on power, and the WU meters will be illuminated. Push once again to turn off. Sleep Switch With this switch pushed, the tape deck auto- matically shuts itself off when the tape has y to the end as programmed by the Automatic itch, If an amplifier, tuner or other equip- ment is connected to the AC outlet on the rear, it is turned off at the same time. Enable: to go to sleep while listening to your favorite music. mani) oa acele = = 1 Br Jina C i A | | = Tape Tension Switch Enables changing over the pressur Tension Arm to suit the thickness of the ta pplied by the Tape Speed Switch Use to select either of the two available speed: 74 ips (19cm/sec.) and 34g ips (9.5cm/sec.). Push the switch to select the 2 4 ipsRESET BUTTON PAUSE LAMP Recording Mode Switch is switeh only before recording. rom microphones, heeomes MONO L+R: Pu indication to recor and note this he stereo signals monophonically or to check the nce between the two ste nels, save the switch in this position if stereo si; Reel Clamps Secure the reels by ; ne stoppers and turn: them about 60 Automatic Switch | Iz reverse signals or sensing foil Lat the sired spots on turn to pag AUTO REI forward and back until stopped AUTO REVERSE the forwar the beginning, then stops. MANUAL: With the switch in this position ‘ordled 20Hz signals nor attached affect the tape travel, allowing the The tape continues to play by the opera ator. ‘The tap direc reverses y to the end in either direction tape to pla stop there. AUTO REWIND: The tape ection to where the rev ward dir ewound on the left located, then is qu Right Tension Arm Helps stabilize the tape travel t reel vibration from the r the effectiveness of the Impedance Roller a Impedance Roller Reduces the wow and flutter of the tape by taking of the he Also, ¢ advantage of flywheel linked to i Pause Switch h this switch to stop the tape temporarily oul pilot lamp uring pla recording wit ‘cling the mode. Thi Push ain, a ove the switch wi ¢ tape will resume and the amp will go off Monitag Switch hearing the original nd fi the recorded AY BACK” comparison, hear the recorded Push ginal sound. itoring pul ear the oriNAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF VARIOUS PARTS lamp es the tape is running or is ready to run Tracks 1 and indicates a reverse condition, with ft to right. A kept live. Instant starting is possible in ne dircetion of the lit lamp. Operating Buttons REVERSE BUTTON < the Sansui playback. REWIND BUTTON 4 : The tape is quickly transferred from the left reel to the right reel. FORWARD BUTTONE: he tape travels from the left reel to the right reel. Th sary for either recording or forward playly once, then push the cess VU Meters Indicate the recording and playback levels, The left meter is for the left channel, and the right meter for the right channel. Adjust the appropri ate volume control so that the meter pointers will swing to the red “1” or “2” mark for the loudest passages, Headphone Jack ‘To monitor the signals be her playback head, pl set with impedance of 8: SS-20 and SS-2. reproduced by a z in stereo headphone such the Headphone Volume Control Record Buttons Use to adjust the sound volume from the head- To start recording, press. the 1 phones. [t is specially designed so that the volume while pushing these buttons. ‘The buttons are does not become zero even if turned fully coun- lluminated during use. Monophonic recor terclockwise, can be made by pushing only one of the buttons.Reverse Signal Switch Use to record the one second and push the Stop Button to stop the Playback Balance Control he balance between the two siereo Use to adjust channels when playing hack a rc Line Input Balance Control (11s! eto balance the sound volume in the rig cording from the I and left el 1 input te al on the side, Microphone Input Balance Control (MIC/LINE n the ne manne n recordin t term Microphone Input Volume Control (MIC/LINE-2/DIN) Use to adjust the recording level when reco: from DIN conn pointers will swing for the lou the material to be |. Make the adl stment anly after setting SOURCE.” Line Input Volume Control (iNi-1 Use in the same manner as the Microphone liput from the LINE Volume Contre! when recordir 1 input terminal on the side. Playback Volume Control to adjust the sound volume when playing BeEEicd tape, Be sure’ thut the Me Switch is set “PLAYBACK.” Adju so that the VU cont eter pointers will swing k for the loudes o the red “1” or “2 Microphone Jack To use to the if . 1s BOK 2/6002 compatiblNAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF VARIOUS PARTS SIDE NE [input wi Line Input Jacks ( If you wish to mix the LINE input and record them, couple the other here. Line Input Jacks (L1NE-1) # outputs of a stereo ampli- 7 arked 4 oner cr or tuner to these jacke cha right channel, one mm t © connections, se the supplied pin plug cords to make INE OUT) nd hear it from ¢ jacks with the »0 amplifier, Do Line Output Jacks ( woduce a recorded tape To speaker systems, connect th »¢ monitor jacks of your ste 1 on the tape monitor switch of nat forget to tw the amplifier DIN connector rated record/playback cannector) actured to the German DIN standar cor bles a single cord with a 5-pin plag 1 to connect a tape deck and 2 and playback opera on exch or is used to connect you 1 Volu tions. the Microp! ampli Control to just the recorc 1 the Playback Volume Control to adjust the 1 hack sound vo Dummy Plugs for Microphone ‘Transformers e these plag ¢ (10kQ. to 50k 2) microp low impedane if you wish to use hi: © pl microphone t ind the one marked R" for the right ¢Grounding Terminal 1f loutl hum is: heard, connect this terminal with the grounding terminal of your stereo amplifier. utilizing PVC cable. Equalizer Connectors Connects the output of the equalizer amplifier to the line amplifier. Please do not touch. Ventilation Opening Designed to nit room air inside. Should he left free of any obstruction. Reclining Stand. Permits leaning the tape deck at about a 30- degree angle for easier operation. * Use the tape deck either in an upright position or ina tilted position using the reclining stand. Avoid placing it flat on its back; such a position will hinder dissipation of heat and truly even tape travel. AC Outlet (Unswitehed) Connect the power supply plug of your ster amplifier or tuner h Maximum capacit 300 watts, [f the Sleep Switeh is used, whatever equipment plugged in here is shut off at the same time as the tape deck itself. is Power Cord After making certain the voltage and frequency settings are correct, insert this cord into an AC outlet in your room. Output Voltage Attenuator Switch If the output voltage of the tape deck is too b sound from the speakers is distorted, set ch to “LOW.” Power Fuse and Voltage Selector Plug See pp. Remote Control Connector By removing the dummy plug inserted and con- necting the Sansui SRC-1 remote controller unit fa tape deck for forward, re wind and pause operations. ailable at option), you can remotely control the nse, fast forward, re- Amplifier Connectors Connects the tape transport section with the amplifier section, Please do not touch.TO TUNER AMPLIFIER DR TAPE DECK HEADPHONES nibedance Ast = = MICROPHONE RECORDING FROM MICROPHONES: TO RECORD RADIO BROADCASTS LEFT SPEAKERConnections Connections must he made between the SD-7000 and an integrated stereo amplifier hath for record- ing and playback. Connect your SD-7000 and such amplifier by the use of the pin plug cords sup- plied, as indieated in the illustration at left. Ha tuner or phonograph is coupled to the amplifier, you can hear AM/FM broadcasts or records and simu!- taneously record them into the tape deck. And, of course, repreduce them immediately from the speaker systems. Note: 1) Be sure that power supply is turned off for all appliances before interconnecting them. 2) Depending on the quality of the amplifier used, the volume and tone quality may be somewhat im- paired if the DIN connector is used to connect the tape deck and amplifier. For better results, connect: the tape deck’s line input and output jacks with ap- propriate jacks on the amplifier, using the pin plus: cords supplied. How to Thread the Tape 1, Place an empty reel on the right turntable, and secure it by pulling the reel clamp stopper and turn- ing it about 60 degrees. 2. Place the tape-loaded reel on the left turntable and secure it in the same manner. 3. Pull out about two feet of tape from the rec! on the left turntable, and thread it as shown in the illustration—i.e., along the outside of the left ten arm, between the head cover and pinch roller heus- ing, around the impedance roller and along the inside of the right tension arm. A. Finally secure the tape to the right reel b ing the tape end in the tape lock hole, holding the end with a finger and turning the reel counterclock- wise reughly two full turns. 3. Be sure that the tape is properly tense and the left tension arm is raised, Note: 1) The empty reel should he of the same size as the tape-loaded reel, 2) Be sure to mount the tape-loaded reel so that the dull side of the tape contacts the heads. FIXING REEL Secure ree! by pti reel clamp stopper Hf about 60° FIXING TAPE ONTO REEL Insert tape end into tape lock hold end with finger, and -ounterclockwiste about 10 —4-TRACK RECORDING AND PLAYBACK What Are Tracks? A recording is made by the recerding head en the dull side of the tape. Since the tape travels along the head, a strip of recorded signals is produced along the length of the tape. This strip is called a tack. Depending on ithe number of tracks pro- duced, a recording is said to be either a full-track, -track, or d-track recording. This in turn ided by the kind of head ed ona tape recorder, FULL-TRACK RECORDING Tape Unrecerdect DOUBLE.TRACK MONOPHONIC REGORDING Recording head Tape Uneecerrd met oe 4. TRACK (STEREO) RECORDING Tape Unrecorded Unracordect How Are Tracks Numbered ? Your SD-7000 is equipped with such heads that, when the tape travels from left to right, two tracks are recorded simultaneously—one for the right stereo channel, and one for the left. When the tape is turned over, another set of two tracks are recorded, for a total of four tracks on one tape. The four tracks, when viewed from the shiny side of the tape, are numbered 1, 2, 3 and 4 from the top to the bottom. Tracks 1 and 4 accommodate the left channel signals, and tracks 2 and 3 the right channel signals, Recording head \ Track? CH, Track (RCH) ten on tape (a5 viewed tro Track allaes ngs idk 4-Track Stereo Recording -As the tape travels from left io right in the record- ing mode, left channel sound is recorded in track and right channel sound in track 3. W tape is fally taken up by the right reel, move that reel over to the left turntable and resume record- ing. Now the left channel sound is recorded in track 4 and the right channel sound in track 2. Be sure that the dull side of the tape faces the record- ing head. Tape Switch right and Jett reals when tape has bean Waosterred to right reel. Recording head Tape — SSShe es teen / (| Ree ens — 1 —4-track Monophonic Recording A darack monophonic recording can be made hy us cither the right or left Record [ution only First, record into track 1 by pushing only the left Record Button. When the tipe has reached its end. move the right rcel over to the left turntable and the left reel to the right turntable. Then, pushing the left Record Button again, record into wack |, Switch the reels ay Then, pushing the right Record Button this time, revord into track 3. Switch the reels once more, repeat the process to record into will have made a 4-track mono- recording ack monophonic recording can be mace either feeding, monophonic signals to the right or left channel input terminal alone, or by feeding: stereo signals to the right and left channel input termi as usual and then setting the Recording Mode for MONOL+R. For more detailed ri tions, turn to page 1X, FIRST TIME neceminealial (Lettrecord button) Recording head Left rasord but > AE VR | [=[_| SECOND TIME Loft record button) = THIRD TIME Rie zecord button) = FOURTH TIME Hight record button) => —12— 4-track Stereo Playback When the tape travels from Jeft wo night in the back mode, the forward playback head re- rd When the tape travels from right to left in the playback mode, the reverse playhack head repro- duces tracks 2 and 4. This is culled reverse play hack. FOWARD PLAYBACK Heverse — Fowartl Erasing Recording playback playback Tape bi head! head ” — REVERSE PLAYBACK Reverso Fonatd Erasing Recording playback playback dem feed oad head head Tepe 4-track Monophonic Playback A d-track monophonic recorded tape can he repro- duced by silencing the unwanted channel by twrn- ing the Playback Balance Control fully clockwise or counterclockwise, st, reproduce track 1 by turning the Pla: nce Control fully counterclockw id pushing the Forward Button. Then reproduce track 4 by pushing the Reverse Button, Now reproduce track 3 by turning the Pkiyback Balance Control fully clockwise and pushing the Forward Button, Finally reproduce track 2 by pushing the Reverse Button. The Forward and Reverse Buttons need not be touched if reverse signals are recorded or sensing foil strips are attached on the tape and the Auto- matic Switch is set to “R.PREPARING FOR PLAYBACK Preparing Switches and Controls for Playback 1. Referring to“HOW TO THREAD THE TAPE” ape propert Requirements for a Tape to Be Reproducible 1. The tape must be either a d-track stereo record on page 10, thread the Select the correct tape speed Tape Speed Switch. lect the corre 4-track monophonic recorded tape, double I: monophonic the use of the stereo recorded tape, double: or a full-track recorded tape. ed of cither led t tape tension by the use of the t be recorded at the 4 ips (.5em/sce.). 2. The tape m 734 ips (1Memjsec.) or ¢ pe Tension Swi Switch to “MANUAL.” Connection to a Stereo Amplifier ack Volume Control fully counter- Referring to the illustration on page 9, connect your SD-7000 to an integrated stereo amplifier. But be sure to turn off the power switches of hoth ap- pliances first. After they are properly connected, aplifer and 6. Push the Power Switch to turn on power, and the VU meters will be illuminated. t the Monitor Switch for “PLAYBACK.” turn on the tape monitor switch of the a When the above preparations a hed, proceed turn down its volume control complete neNt pe depending on the as instructed on the woduced. For detailed kine of recording to be re vidual controls and switches, 8 information abou refer back to pp. STEREO AMPLIFIER TAPE DECK EFT CHANNEL RIGHT CHANNEL LEFT SPEAKER RIGHT SPEAKER —13 —HOW TO PLAY BACK A 4-TRACK STEREO RECORDED TAPE How to Play back a 4-track Stereo Recorded Tape When all the preceeding preparations are completed, proceed as follows to reproduce a 4-track stereo recorded tape: 1. Push the Forward Button, and the tape will start moving from left to right. 2. Turn the Playback Volume Control clockwise until the VU meter pointers indicate the red “1” or “3" mark for the loudest passages of the material recorded on the tape. 3 Adjust the volume control and tone contre the stereo amplifier to obtain the desired volume and tone quality in the sound from the speaker sys- tems. 4, Balance the volume of the sounds from the right and left speaker systems by turning the Playback Balance Control. When the Tape is Wound up by the Right Reel: Before the tape end slips off the left reel, push the Reverse Button to reverse the direction of the tape FOWARD PLAYBACK). f Oo ~— REVERSE PLAYBACK < SS Sich rene andi - ie A Note about Microphone Recording Your SD-7000 is capable of recording very low frequencies. If vibration is given to the micro- phone(s) during recording, such as by moving it, low-frequeney noise around 20H» is produced und recorded, and may later function as an_ automatic reverse signal. It is therefore strongly recommend- ed that the Automatic Switch be set to the MANU: AL position when recording into the left cl systems or reproducing it. 17 —4-TRACK MONOPHONIC RECORDING Recording from Microphones Insert a microphone into the MIC LEFT jack first, and record into track | monophonically. When the tape has reached its end, move the right reel over to the left turntable and the empty left reel to the right turntable. Now record into track 4. When the tape has been recorded to the end, the reels again, and insert the microphone into the MIC RIGHT jack this timc. This enables you to record into track 3 monophonically, itch the reels once more when the tape has reached its end, and record into track 2, switch Recording from a Tuner or Phonograph through an Amplifier Connect the tuner and/or phonograph to an ampli- fier. If the amplifier is monophonic, couple its re- cording output to the left line input jack (LINE-1) of the tape deck first. Leave the volume control of the amplifier at the usual listening level, but turn on its tape monitor switch. If the tuner has its own recording output terminals, they may be coupled directly to the line input jacks (LINE-1) of the tape deck, bypassing the amplifier. But be sure to set the Recording Mode Switch for “MONO L+R.” If the amplifier is stereophonic, however, set the mode switch on it to a “Monophonic” position, then feed its output to the left line input jack (LINE-1) of the tape deck first. Note: Be sure to cut off power supply for all appli- ances before making any interconnections, Presetting the Recording Level Entering the Recording Mode 1. Set the Recording Mode Switch for “STE then turn the Line Input Balance Control (LIN fully counterclockwise, (If recording from a micro- phone, turn the Microphone Input Balance Control.) jow note the left VU meter poi: adjust the Line Input Volume Control (LINE Adjust this control so that the pointer will swing to the red “1" or “2" mark for the loudest passages. The recording level is now properly preset. 2. Making certain the pin plug cord from the ampli- fier is plugged into the left line input jack (LINE- 1) (or that a microphone is properly plugged into the left microphone jack), enter the recording mode by pushing the left Record Button and the Forward Button, nthe tape is wound up by the right reel, track 1 is recorded. Switch the right and left reels, and enter the recording mode again to record into 4. There is no need to re-adjust the recording level unless you are recording entirely different material. When the tape is wound up by the right reel again, switch the reels, move the input to the right input jack, turn the Line Input Balance Con- trol completely clockwise, and enter the recording mode, Track 3 will now be recorded. When the tape has reached its end a third time, exchange the reels once more and record into the remaining track 2. 1. Confirm the recording procedure explained above in the table below. PROCEDURE FOR MAKING A 4-TRACK MONOPHONIC RECORDING Recording Sequence Mike or Ling Input Jack Mike or Line Input Balance Control Push Laft Record sutton ang Foward Button To Enter Recording Mode Simultaneously Direction of Tape Travel Op) | Monitor Switch SOURCE To Preset i Input Volume Mixe‘Line Input Recording Contra! Volume Control Level WU Meter Left 2nd Time (Track 4) Lett ° Push Loft Record Button and Foward Button Simultaneously souRcE Mixe/Line Input Volunve Ganteo! ‘ed Time (Track 3) Push Right Record Button and Foward Button imultaneousty (Oo SOURCE MikeLine input Volume Contra! Right 4th Time (Track 2) Right 10 Push Right Record Butte gnd Foward Sutton Simultaneously sSouRCE Mike/Line Input \Valunte Gonteot RightHOW TO MAKE A SPECIAL-EFFECT RECORDING MIXING RECORDING Your SD-7000 permits mixing two kinds of input and recording them. For instance, you may record a selection from your favorite dise and, when the selection is ended, reduce the line input volume and simultaneously raise the microphone input vokime to record your own voice as a dise javkey, then record another selection. The following three wars of mixing inputs are passi PHONOGRAPH ‘STEREO AMPLIFIER 2) Line input 1 (LINE-1) and line input 2 (LINE-2). FHONOGRAPH ‘STEREO AMPLIFIER STEREO AMPLIFIER 3) Line input 1 (LTNE-1) and DIN connector input. STEREO AMPLIFIER TAPE DECK How to Record Mixed Inputs The procedure for recording mixed inputs is the same as for d-track stereo recording. But, of course, two different deck, and their recording levels must be independ- ently preset. pputs must he coupled to the wpe Presetting Recording Levels for Two Inputs 1. Preset the recording levels for one input first. y setting the Recordin: Mocle .” setting the Manitor Switel the input valume and ‘This is accomplished Switch for “STERE for “SOL and adjustin; we controls while watching the VU mete: 2. When the record are properly for the first input, take note of the positions of the nce controls, then return the di we levels preset input valume and bal controls to their zero posi 3. Preset the recording levels for the other input in t input ns, the same way as for the fi 4. When the recording levels for the second input, return the input volume and ance contrals for the first input te the positions marized, and you will have preset the reeordiy els for both Inputs. Now you can go into the recording mode by pushing the right and left Record Buttons and the Forward Button simultaneously. properly preset —i9s —SOUND-ON-SOUND RECORDING Your SD-7000 also enables you to record different materials monophonically into cach of the two stereo. channels and reproduce them simultaneously. This is called ‘sound-on-sound’ recording. or example, you may record the pronunciation of your foreign language teacher in one channel and your own pronunciation in the other, reproducing them together for comparison, This technique is useful for other kinds of lessons and various other pur- poses. SOUND-ON-SOUND RECORDING; PLAYBACK PROCEDURE ‘Operation Sequence 1 How to Record Sound-on-Sound 1. Supposing vou are using this technique for learn- ing a foreign language, record your teacher's pronun- ciation monophonically into track 1 (left channel). Reproduce track 1 and you monitor the produced and cither with a stereo headphone set or the left speaker system, record your own pronun- ciation into t k 3 (right channel), using a micro- phone plugged into the right microphone jack. 3. Reproduce the two channels simulta the same manner as for reproducing a 4-tracl recorded tape, You will be able to hear your teach- er’s and your own pronunciz ions simultaneously for comps on. 2 3 Oper: Mono Recording of cn Connect Mike to L. Mike Jack or Amp” to L. LINE-T or LINE-2 Input Jack, Connection Track | Recorded So Diroction af Tape Travel Monitor Switch Playback Balance Control back Volume Contro! Monitor Switch MikeiLing Input Balance Controt Miko * Volume Gontral Push L, Recor Required Action Dubbing a Record Tape If another stereo tape deck is available, you can copy 4 recorded tape into a blank tape, To do this, first connect the right and left line out- put jacks of the second tape deck to the right and left line input jacks of your SD-7000, using pin plu cords. Load the recorded tape to be copied on the second tape deck and play it back, feeding and recording the tape deck’s outputs into your SD-7000, Record- na Foward Buttan Simultaneously Mono Playback of L. Ch. & Mone Kecoeding of Ghe Stereo Playback Connect Mike to 8. Mika Jack or Amp. to Rc LINE-Por Line? Ingut eathucennact Amp. 40 L URE OOF Sutout Jack Connect Stereo Amp to R. A CCLINE OUT Jacks Track | Played, Track 3 Recorded Tracks 1 & 3 Played Proper Level as indicated Prey ‘on LMU Saoter F Levels az Indicated ALU Meters 5 BRybck svat is Adjusted to Propsr Leve as Indicated on R. vu Set Monitor SW. to PLAYBACK. Se Recorded ‘Track I Played ing procedure is the same as for making a 4-track sterco recording (see page 17), When tracks 1 and 3 are recorded (i.c., when for- ward recording is finished), switch the right and left reels and record into tacks 2 and 4, It is of course possible to play back the recorded tape on your SD-7000 and record it into the second tape deck. To do this, you only need reverse the connections between the two tape decks, —=s0o-——HOW TO USE THE AUTOMATIC SWITCH Automatic repeal, reverse and rewind operations can he triggered either by fixing strips of the sens- ing foil supplied at the ends of a tape or recording the 20H reverse signals, and setting the Automatic Switch to the approy Set the switch to “ keep playing forwared and hack until you stop it by pushing the Stop Button, Set it to “REVE and the tape will automatically reverse itself when it has played to the end in the forward direction, play to the end in the reverse direction, then stap, With the switch set to “REWIND,” the tape plays to the end in the forward direction, then is quickly rewound back on the left reel. Note: Automatic eperations cannot he activated for the first ten seconds after a tape is started, so it is use- less to attach sensing foil or record 20H« reverse signals within the distance which is reached in the first ten seconds, Rey How to Attach Sensing Foil Attach a strip of sensing foil (supplied) at the place on the tape where you wish to trigger automatic operations; attach it on the shiny side of the tape. Automatic operations are triggered as the sensing foil contacts the right tension arm. ‘To obtain the automatic REPEAT operation, attach a sensing foil strip at a point about three feet from the beginning of the tape, winding the tape on the right turntable until the strip is above the right tension arm. Play or record into the tape in the forward direction, and when it has reached its end, altach another strip at « point about four feet from the tape end. However, if only the automatic REWERSE and REWIND operations are desired, just fix a strip at a point about four feet from the tape end only. Note: If sensing foil strips are attached, automatic opers- tions are activated even during recording. [Hf 20H» reverse signals are used, however, automatic oper- ations are set off only during playback, and not For AUTO REPEAT ie Oe 3 For AUTO REVERSE, AUTO REWIND NN ¢ ee |How to Record 20Hz Reverse Signals Run the tape from left to right, either in the recording or playback mode, When the tape has reached its end, record the 20Hz reverse signals, then exchange the right and left reels and resume the recording or playback mode. When the tape has reached its end again, record the 20Hz signals once more. To record the 20Hz signals, pull the Reverse Signal Switch with your left hand, and push the Forward Button with your right hand at the same time. Both the right and left Record Buttons will be illuminat- ed. About one second after the tape starts mov- ing, release the Reverse Signal Switch and push the Stop Button. You have now recorded 20Hz reverse signals. @ - = The Reverse Signal Switch, when pulled, records 20Hz reverse signals into the left channel (tracks 1 and 4), but erases the right channel (tracks 2 and 3)at the same tim END OF TAPE 7 a BEGINNING OF TAPE IS ) Z| Note: 1) Be sure to set the Automatic Switch to the MANUAL position before you set out to record the 20H reverse signals, If the switeh is set to other pesitions, the direction of tape travel will be reves ed as you record the si ed. This should w the left channel monophonically. ‘ou set the Moniter Switch fer “PLAY- and turn up the Line Input Volume Control to the maximum position, the left WU meter pointer swing when 20H» reverse signals are recorded by the procedure explained above. You can thus confirm the recording visually. 1) Automatic operations are triggered when the recorded 20Hz signals pass the left channel gap of the forward or reverse playback head. 5) Even if 20Hz reverse signals are recorded in the left channel (tracks 1 and 4), automatic operations are not triggered if loud noise is recorded in the right channel (tracks 2 and 3). In this case, record the signals at the same place again. 6G) On Ampex’s recorded tapes, 20Hz reverse si nals are already recorded. So these tapes can be played back on your SD-7000 and be made to pro- vide automatic operations without recording any reverse signals anew. 3) IfHOW TO ERASE As the erasing head is situated before the recording: head as can be seen in the photograph, it era old material on a tape as it travels from left to right in the recording mede, Subsequently, the re. cording head records a new material into the clean, Fest Record =—sReversaFoward playback playback Erasing a Recorded Tape Completely Load the tape to be erased on the left turntable, turn down the Line Input Volume Control (and the Microphone Input Volume Control as well, if a mi- crophone is plugged in) to the zero level, and yo into the recording mode at the speed of 7-1/2 ips (1Yem/sec.) by pushing the right and left Record Buttons and the Forward Button. ‘I'racks 1 and 3 will be erased. When the tape has reached its end, exchange the right and left reels and enter the re- cording mode again. Tracks 2 and 4 will be erased. Note: Although this is not recommended, a record: ed tape can he erased quickly, if desired, by using a tape demagnetizer or bulk demagmetizer. Erasing Part of a Recorded Tape 1. Play back the recorded tape in the forward di- reetio 2 When you come to the beginning of the portion you want to erase, push the reset button of the tape counter to reset it to “OOOD.” 3. Continue playing back the tape, and when, reach the end of the portion you want to erase the tap id take note of the counter reading. Now rewind the tape back to where the counter i “0000,” . Turn down the Line Input Volume Control(and the Microphone Input Velume Control as well, if a microphone is plugged in) completely, and portion hy entering the recording mode and ing it until the tape comes to where the tape counter indicates the reading memori dd. Erasing Only One Track Load the recorded tape on the left turntable if you wish to erase track 1 or 3; load it on the right turn- table and rewind it on the empty left reel if you wish to erase track 2 or 4. Then proceed in the me © make a monophonic record instructed on page 18, The Line Input Volume Control and Microphone Input Volume Control should, of course, be turned down to the cro level. ERASING ONLY TRACK I & sm) Push rignt econ t ERASING ONLY TRACK 4 B A =~ ‘ @ © ew ELS | Push taft Record ButtonCONDITIONS NOT INDICATIVE OF A FAULTY DECK le at right are often vs in the tape deck. The conditions listed in the mistiken as troubles due to If you meet with these difficulties, look them up in the table once and see if they can be remedied very easily SERVICE HANDBOOK Available for your SD-7000 Mlustrated Service Book sD. ape deck. Please mail yo nay Limited, 1 snow available for your order TO0O stereo irectly to Sansui Electric Comps 2chome, lzumi, Suginami-ku, Tokyo, Japan Price: $7.50 Note: Si he SD-7o00 special knowledge, measuring instruments and tools we required for the repair of the SD-7000, If you have none of them, never attempt to repair it. For a pres service, consult the nearest Sansui Service Station. CONDITION PROBABLE CAUSE esmot move. Pause Switch has locked to Tape sounds funny. stop tape Tape is hanging slack, allow ing tension arm to fall and cut olf power for motors. Dummy plug of Remote Con- trol Connector on rear panel is ved back at ing pl wrong speed. No sound is heard Monitor Switch is set for Sound is wea “SOURCE."" eo vyery) Line input and playback vol- Ne sound or only very) se and balance cont hea heard] ols are not properly adjusted Pin plug cords are not properly plugged in, Or they are plug ged into wrong jacks. Head surfaces are unclean Icadphone Volume Comteol) not properly adjusted J sce of erasing head ° Old recording is not St completely erased uncle: when recording anew Microphones do net Dummy plugs for microphone function transformers are loc Impedance of microphones is wrong | condition, as these Tape ‘Travel Direction Nort amps indicate direc- lamps only indicate playback te to tape head in arrow direction is live 2 fast for) and capstan is revolving in ing or rewinding. arrow direction, ready to play tape any’ moment Automatic operations | They are not obtained, signals are not adequately recorded. Record Pushing Power Switch Sleep Switch is pushed. docs not turn.on power, 1 Tension Arm is hanging down.ADJUSTMENTS / SIMPLE MAINTENANCE HINTS How to Splice a Tape As your SD-7000 has been designed from the outset with the protection of tape in mind, the tape is very unlikely to break, However, should it ever break, or if you cut a tape for the purpose of editing, splice it as instructed below. Necessary Equipment Scissors: Demagnetize them before use, using cither a head demagnetizer or bulk demagnetizer. Splicing tape: Use either the splicing tape supplied or commercially available splicing tape for magnetic tape. Do net use vinyl tape er Scotch tape, as they may cause the tape to be sticky and contami the heads, Splicing 1. Completely overlap the two tape ends to be splic- ed, the shiny site up; then cut them at an angle of about 45 degrees, 2. Place the tape ends so cut on a flat surface, still the shiny side up. Place them so that one end } the other precisely. Then cover the joint with splic- ing tape. Be sure to press the splicing tape tightly. 3. If the splicing tape rans wider than the tape spliced, trim it neatly along the edge of the tape. Maintenance of the Heads The oxide and binder from recording tape m gradually accumulate on the erasing, recording: and playback heads of your SD-7000, deteriorating the erasing efficiency, recording and playback sensitivity or tone quality of reprocuced sound, They may also accumulate on the capstan, pinch roller and tape guides, making the tape travel unsmoeth and causing wow and flutter. These parts should be cleaned periodically, using a“Q-Tip” or cotton swab moistened with the SHC-1 head cleaner supplied. When el heads, take extra care not to damage their surfaces. Never use or metallic object to elean the heads, as they mi Hf the contamination amount of the cleaner in a cloth and wipe the heads sind other parts with it thoroughly. It is safe to use the cleaner to clean rubber parts such as the pinch roller, abra ) nick or scratch the heads, soak an ample limes seriou piece of cl Demagnetizing the Heads The magnetic heads in your SD-7000 ave gradually magnetized after many hours of use, This will not only impair their high-frequency response but cause them to record noise into the tape. So dentaynetize the heads about every 30 hours of use, using the Sansui SHE-1 head demaynetizer. Bring the pole pieces of the demagnetizer close to the surfaces of the recording, forward and reverse playback heacs, capstan, tension arms and all other parts that con- tact the tape, Move the demagnetizer up and down several times, then withdraw it very slowly. Cut off the power supply for the demagnetizer only when it is over a foot away from the tape deck, Note: . 1) Be sure that the Power Switch of the tape deck is turned off before starting the demagnetizing pro. cedure. 2) When demagnetizing the heads, do not let the demagnetizer actually touch the heads; the head —265—are very sensitive and can be casily hed by the pole pieces of the demagnetizer. Lubrication. Lubricate the capstan bearing and pinch roller ap- proximately every 2,000 hours of use, using the Mobile DTE-24 oil supplied, Please do not use other kinds of oi, The reel motors need no lubrication because they are oil-less motors, Lubricating the Capstan Bearing 1. Tilt the tape deck on the reclining stand. Take off the head housing, then remove the metal cover at the bottom of the capstan by the use of a cross-headed screwdriver. 3. When the metal cover is removed, a felt cap around the capstan is exposed. Remove this felt cap, and let fall a few drops of oil between the capstan shaft and its bearing. Do not drop too much oil, as excess oil will ooze out around the bottom of the capstan. Lubricating the Pinch Roller 1. Remove the pinch roller housing with a cross- headed screwdriver. 2. Pull the pinch roller strongly, and it will come off together with its shaft. 3. Drop one drop of oil at the bottom of the shaft. Never drop more than one drop of oil, as excess oil will stain the rubber part of the pinch roller, caus- iny the tape to slip, producing wow and flutter or generally damaging the quality of the pinch roller. Note: If oil has stained the capstan shaft or pinch roller. wipe it off with « piece of cloth moistened with the Sansui SHIC-1 cleaner liquid. Remote Controller You can remotely operate your SD-7000 from a distance of up to 16 feet by the use of the Sansui SRC-1 Remote Controller, which is available as an optional extra, To do this, remove the dummy plug in the Remote Control Connector on the rear panel and plug in the Remote Controller in its place, — 26 —ADJUSTMENTS / SIMPLE MAINTENANCE HINTS Adjustment of the Line Voltage and Frequency Settings Your SD-7600 is adjusted to the AC line voltage and frequency of your area prior to shipment. These are indicated on the rear panel. However, if you should move to an area where the line voltage and! ‘or frequency ure different, remove the pawer cord from the AC outlet and then adjust the settings as instructed below, Adjusting the Line Voltage Setting 1. Remove the power fuse cap on the rear pane! by turning it in the direction of the arrow. 2. Remove the Voltage Selector Plug once, then reset it so that the correct AC line voltage of your area can be read in the ‘window’ of the plug. Adjusting the Line Frequency Setting This is accomplished by changing over the [re- quency switch and adjusting the position of the capstan drive belt. 1. Remove the upper part of the rear panel. ‘Ihe frequency switch is located in the lower left corner of the chassis on which the reel motors are mounted. 2. Change ever the switch to the correct AC line frequency of your area. 3, Now, reshook the capstan drive belt as shown in the illustration. Both the capstan motor pulley and capstan flywheel have two steps. For the capstan motor pulley, the larger step is for 50 Ez and the smaller step is for 601Hz, For the eapstan flywheel, however, the larger step is for 60 Hz and the smaller step is for 5012, If the re-hooking: of the belt seems too difficult or troublesome for you, get in touch with the authorized Sansui service station nearest you. 4. When the belt is properly re-hooked, turn the pulley by hand and see if the helt moves smoothly. —_—2ary—Should the Power Fuse Blow If pushing the Power Switch fails to turn on the power for the tape deck, check the power fuse on the rear panel. Turn the fuse cap in the direction of the arrow and remove it. Take off the glass- tubed fuse and see if it has blown, Ef it has, make imple investigation of your SD-7000 to determine the cause of the blowout, then replace the blown fuse witha new 2-ampere glass-tubed fuse (sup- plied), How to Use the Reclining Stand When set up as shown in the photograph, the re- clining stand permits leaning your SD-7000 back at about a 30 degree angle, making it easier to operate, It is especially convenient if you are using the tape deck direetly on the floor or on a law rack. Changing Output Voltage If the output voltage of your SD-7000 is too high and the sound from the speaker systems is distorted, set the Output Voltage Attenuator Switch on the rear panel to “LOW.” If no such condition is noticed, leave it in the “HIGH” position. Simple Maintenance Hints 1. Avoid installing your SD-7000 in an extremely cold, hot or dusty place or where it may be exposed to direct sunlight. Such environments will do harm to the tape, as well as to the mechanisms and. electronics of the tape deck. In a very cold where water freezes, the lubricating oil on the v parts hardens to hinder nernutl eperation of the chine. The ideal environmental temperatures are from 0°C to 80°C (32°F to 86°F). ‘2 Ventilation openings are provided in the top and rear panels. It is advisable to leave at least 4 inches of space between the wall and the rear panel of the ly tape deck. 3. While your SD-7000 is designed to function well in the face of line voltage fluctuations of up to + LO%, it provides the best performance if installed in a place where these variations are less than 45%. 1. Your SD-7000 is adjusted to the correct line voltage and frequency of your area prior to ship- ment; they are indicated on the rear panel. Should they be wrong for some reason, however, change them as instructed on page 27. If the red lamp above the Pause Switch is lit, the tape cannot be started unless the switch is released. 6. When switching frem forward playback to re- verse playback, or vice versa, the tape does not in- stantly start alter the appropriate operating button is pushed, It starts alter adelay of about 1.5 seconds for the purpose of protecting the tape quality. 7. If the Sleep Switch is pushed and the tape has stopped after playing as programmed, power can not be turned on by pushing the Power Switch. Release the Sleep Switch first. 8. To stop the tape during fast forwarding (or rewinding), stop the Rewind (or Fast Forward) Button first to slow down the tape, then push the Stop Button. 9. To play back a recorded tape, be sure that the Monitor Switch is set for “PLAYBACK.” When recording, set the same switch for “SOURCE” and preset the recording levels, then set it back for “PLAYBACK” to monitor the recorded sound, 10, Make certain that all connection plugs are fulls plugged in, If they are left halfway, the tape deck may fail to operate normally. — 28 —SPECIFICATIONS / ACCESSORIES TRACK SYSTEM: 4-track 2-channol sterea/mano REEL SIZE: 2* moxitnum TAPE SPEEDS: 1?cm/sec, (714 ips), 9,5cm/sec. (334 ips) TAPE SPEED ACCURACY: 05% or FiEloe: ond 33% tes HEADS: Erase detrack 2-chonnel Record 4-track 2-channal Forward playback d-track 2-chonnel Reverse playback 4-track 2-channel MOTORS: Gne 4-pole/S:pole 2-speed hystoresis synchronous motor for capston drive Two &-pole capacitor starting induction motors for reel drive FAST FORWARD/REWIND TIME: Approx. 100 see. for 1,800-foot tape WOW AND FLUTTER: 0.0825 WRMS at 714 ips 0.135 WRMS ot 33; ios FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 15--25,000Hz (20-20,000Hz within £2dB) at 714 ips 15-15,000Hz (30-10,000Hz within: £2dB) ot 354 ips Better thon 69d8 (at total distortion factor of 3%) Better than 45d& between channels at 1,000Hz Better than 6048 between tracks at 1,000H, DISTORTION FACTOR: Playback preamp distortion less then 90.196 (at 1,000Hz and eutput of 1.2V) Tape record/playback distartion less than 1.2% (at 1,000Hz ond 9 VU), less than 3% (at 1,000Hz and +6 VU) ERASING EFFICIENCY: Bottor than 6048 INPUT SENSITIVITY AND IMPEDANCE: Mike: O.5m¥ min., 50k0) 0.05m¥ min., 600.2 (using Sonsui A-603 miko transformers) UINE-1, -2: 70m¥ min., 100k92 DIN: L4m¥ min., 100k 2) UNE, DIN: 1.2¥ max. (0 YU=0.775V,0 ¥U=0.225Y selectable with switch) Headphenos: 10mW, 812 BIAS FREQUENCY: 100kHz S/N RATIO: CROSSTALK: OUTPUT: MIXING: MMIC 4- LINES} LINES} + LINE-2 UNE-1 pint SWITCHES: Operating switches (REVERSE/REWIND| STOP / FAST FORWARD | FORWARD), Pavse(OFF/QN/LOCK), Sleep (OFF/ON), Tope Speed (7 1f ips/33% ips) (19em/sec. 19.Sem!sec.) Tape Tension (1 milf)¢ mil}, Recarding Mode (STEREO/MONO L+-R), Monitor (SQURCE/PLAYBACK), Autamatic{ AUTO REWIND) AUTO REVERSE/AUTO REPEAT MANUAL) POWER REQUIREMENTS: 100/110/120/200,220/240V AC, 50/60H= POWER CONSUMPTION: 130w DIMENSIONS: — 435mm (17 !4°)W x $35mm (21!5")H 260mm (1014 7)0 WEIGHT: ‘27kg (59.5lbs.) * Manufacturer reserves right to change design ander specifico: ‘ions without notice for purpose of imprevemeat. Accessories Supplied with Your $D-7000 1 c 2. Cleaner (SCH-1) . Oj (Mobile DTE-24) . Splicing tape ensing foil 15 8, Reel spacers 2 9, Silicon cloth 1 10, Operating Instructions 11. Instruction Sheet 12. Dust cover 1 —29—ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE AT OPTIONAL COST Emply reel RS-7 Head demagnetizer SHEL Remote controfler SRC-1 Stereo headphone set SS-2 Microphone (uni-directional, 5Ok42 60049 compatible) SDM1 Head cleaner SHC-1 et Microphone transformer A603 Stereo headphone set $5.20 r~ oe