NakamichiMR-1 Discrete Head Professional Cassette Deck Owner’s Manual‘Congratulations! You have chosen an excellent cassette deck. The Nakamichi MR-1 Is designed for professionel applications in recording studios etc. It delivers outstanding performance in every basic aspect, thanks to original Nakamichi technology such as the Discrete ‘3-Head system and the direct-drive dual capstan transport. Connection to professional audio equipment with balanced lines is made easy by the versatile input/output ‘configuration providing balanced XLR connectors for input and output as well as ‘balanced 1/4-inch type input jacks. In order to take full advantage of this unit's superior performance, please read this ‘manual in its entirely and retain it for future reference. Thank you. Nakamichi Corporation. Please record the Medel Number and Serial Number inthe space provided below and retain these numbers, Pn ‘Model Number and Serial Number are isk OF ELECTRIC focated on the rear panet of the unit SHOCK. DONOTOPEN | ‘Model Number: Nakamichi ME-1 _ CAUTION: ‘Serial Number: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED ‘SERVICE PERSONNEL. The ightning asm wih arrowens symbol wimin an equiatera mangle, is Intended oat the user ofthe presance GTenmeuisted dangerous vain ‘rin te peers enclosure: at may Dect auticem magrtuge to constitute ‘lo elecic shook to persons he ectamation point within an equilateral ringie i intended to wet the user the presence a! important ‘Speraling ad maintenance (eervcng! ‘ratucons the Ira ‘seconcanying ihe aophance a 3 4 a S| ¢ | WARNING “7 TO PREVENT FIRE oR SHOCK 8 HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE 3 | THIS APPLIANCE TORAINOR | BNerone | roe ‘This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and i not instaled and sod ‘propery, thas, in sttct accordance with the ‘manufacturers instructions, may cause Interference to radio and television recection. thas been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device in ‘accordance with the specications in Subpart Jof Part 16 of FCC ules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation However, there is no guarantee that Interference wil not occur in a particular instalation. I this equipment does cause Interference to raci oF television reception. ‘which ean be determined by turning the Sauipment off and en the user fs encouraged to try to correct ine interference by one oF ‘more ofthe folowing measures: = reorient the receiving antenna locate this equipment with respect tothe teceiver = move this equipment away trom the receiver = plug this equipment ino a diferent cutlet ‘so that equipment and receiver are on diferent branch eircuts. NW necessary, the user should consult the ‘dealer or an experienced raciovtelevision {technician for addtional suggestions. The user may find the following booklet prepared by the Federal Communications Commission helpful “How to Identity and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems” “This booklet is avaliable rom the US. Government Printing Office, Washington, OC £20402, Stock No, 004-000-00345-8.Safety Instructions “The fllowing ea Included in compliance with safety standard ‘eaten, Please cead nem catty ‘Read Instructions Al the safety and ‘operating instructions should be read bbelore the applience is operated 2, Retain instructions —Tho eae and ‘operating instructions shouldbe retained for future roterence. 9, Heed Warnings—All warnings on the appliance end inthe operating instructions ‘should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions All operating and use Intructions shouldbe followed. ‘8, Water and Meisture—The appliance should ot be used near water—for example, near ‘8 bathtub, washbow/, Kichan sink laundry tub {n'a wet basement, or near a swimming oo), et. {6 Carts and Stands—The appliance should be ‘used only wih a cart or stand that is ‘recommended by the manufacturer. 7. Wall or Celing Mounting ~The appliance ‘should be mounted to wall or eaing only ‘88 recommended by the manufacturer. On Cassette Tapes Precautions 1. 6-120 cassettes (playing time one hour er side) contain extremly thin tape ‘which breaks or snarls easily is ‘Sometimes subject to stretching and also is f low sensitivity. Therefore, C-120 ‘cassettes aro not recommended for high-fidelity recording, 2. Do not pul out the tape irom the cassette housing. 3. Be caretul rot to turn the cassette reels with the fingers, causing tape slackening. 4, Store cassette tapes away from heat, high humicity, oust, and magnetic fields such as caused by speakers, TV sets etc. Cassette Tabs: You can protect valuable recordings frm ‘accidental erasure and re-recording by completely removing the appropriate tab on the top edge of the cassette, The tab for each side {Is located on the tp left-hand corner as you {ace the side. Use a small screwdriver, end ‘push the tab down to break It ofl, Do not leave ‘the broken tab in the recess. If you wish at a later date to record over a side for which the . Vontiation—The appliance should be ‘uated so that its toation or position does ‘not interfere with ts proper vention. For ‘example, the appliance should not be situated on a bod, sofa, rug or siiar surface that may block the ventilation ‘openings: or placed Ina built-in installation, such a8 a bookcase of cabinet that may {impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings. ‘©. Heat—Tho appliance shouldbe situated away from heat sources such as racators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances. ‘including amplifiers) which produce beat 10,Power Sources—The appliance should be ‘connected to a power supply only ofthe type deseribed inthe operating instructions ‘as markad on the appliance. 111.Grounding or Polarization —Precautions ‘should be taken 60 thatthe grounding or Polarization means of an appliance isnot ‘deleated. 1 2,Powor-Cord Protection—Power-supply cords should be routed so that they re not Tkaly to be walked on or pinched by items ‘laced upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, ‘convenience receptacies, and the point ‘where they exl from the appliance. Cassette Insertion and Removal (1) insertion of a Cassette 1. When the Eject button is pushed inthe stop mode, the cassette holder opens. 2. Insert the cassette into the holder with the exposed tape facing down and the label ofthe desired side facing you. '. Gently push the cassette holder back Into the panel. {© For protection ofthe tape and tape transport, do not press the Eject button In any mede other than the stop mode, 13,Cleaning~The appliance should be cleaned ‘only a8 recommenced by the manufacturer. 1 4.Nonuse Periods—The power cord of the ‘appliance should be unplugged from the Outlet when lft unused for along period of time. 118 Object and Liquid Entry—Care should be {akon so that objects do not fall end liquids ‘are not spilled into the enclosure through ‘openings. 16Damage Requiring Service—The appliance should be serviced by qualiied service personnel when: ‘A. The power-supply cord or the plug has ‘boon damaged: of, . Objects have fallen, or liquid has been ‘piled into the appliance: or, . The appliance has been exposed to 1D. The appliance does not appear to ‘operate noxmaly or exhibits @ marked change in performance; or, , The appliance has been dropped, or the ‘enclosure damaged. 17.Servicing—The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that scribed In the operating instruction All ‘other servicing should be referred to ‘Qualified service personnel.Controls and Features Powor Stich ‘Rowing Button| Fast-Forward Button Counter Reset Button et Button Dolby NR ndcators Headphone sack (1) Tepe Counter ‘Starting from "0000", tape travel is indicated in the range from "8999" to "~ 996". To reset the ‘counter indication to "0000", press the ‘Counter Reset button (2) Play Button Press the section marked with > to start ‘layback or to start recording from the ‘ecord-standby mode. During operation, the indicator lights up. (2) Stop Button Press tho section markod with to completely ‘slop the tape transport from any mode. The indicator lights up. (4) Timer Switch ‘This switch is used for timer-activated recording or playback. In ordinary operation, it ‘must be set to “OM (=p. 7) (8) Headphone Level Controt ‘This contro permits acjustment of hesdphone listening level, independent from the line output level (8) Pause Button Press the section markod with 0 to temporarily interrupt tape travel during ‘recording or playback. During operation, the Indicator ights up. To start the tape again, ‘ress the Pray button. (7) 114-Anch Line input Jacks (Balanced) ‘The nominal input level ofthese jacks Is +4 dBm (1.228 V) and nominal input impedance {600 ohms. (8) Record Button ‘Simply by pressing the section marked with, the deok enters the record-standoy mode (Gecord/pause) and the recording indicator lights up. When the button is pressed once (Cassette Holder ‘more during recording, the Rec Mute function Is activated for as lang asthe button Is kept ‘depressed (-p.7). (9) Memory Switen With this switch set to "On", the tape stops automaticaly when the counter indiation 0000" is reached during rewind or fast-forward. (10) Line input Selector Switch ‘This switch serves to select either the front or ‘ear pane! inputs ofthe deck. (11) Peak Level Motors Provide exac indication of peak levels inthe range of ~ 2010 + 10.48. (12) Line Output Level Controt Serves to adjust the line output love (19) put Lovel Controls ‘Serve to edjust the recording level for left and. fight channel (14) Pitch Controt ‘Serves to alter tape speed during pleybeck ‘over a range of apprax. 6% (one semitone) (18) Subsonic Fite Switch Used to cu af low-frequency noise such 2s turntable rumble etc. during recording from ‘Phonograph records. At other times, the switch should be set to “Ot” (16) Tape Selector Switches In recording, the correct switch must be Selected for the tape in use (~p. 8). (17) Equalizer Switch ‘Serves to select correct equalization in recording and playback for the tape in use pe. (18) Monitor Switch For playback of a tape and fr off-the-tape ‘monitoring during recording, this switch must be set to "Tape" Gndicator it). For record love setting etc, the switch must be set fo “Source” (19) NR Selector Switch To use the bult-in Dolby B/C NR system, this ‘switch must be set to “Dolby”. When an ‘externally connected NF unit or no noise reduction Isto be used, the swatch must be set to" (20) Dolby BC NR Selector Switch ‘This suitch serves to select either tho B-typo ‘oF C-type NR system when the bul-in Dolby noise reduction Is used. The respective indicator lights up. (21) Ext. NR Jacks ‘An external noise reduction unt can be ‘connected to these terminals. Ino external Unit sto be used, do not remove the jumper ‘plugs trom these jacks. Otherwise recording oF ‘Playback cannot be carried out when the NR ‘Selector switch Is set to “Ext. (22) XL (3-31) Line input Jacks (Balanced) ‘The nominal input level of these jacks is +4 dBm (1.228 V) and nominal input impedence 600 ohms. (23) 1/4-Inch Line input Jacks (Unbalanced) ‘The nominal input level of these Jacks is — 10 <48V (0.316 V) and nominal input Impedance 100 kohms, (24) 1/4-Inch Line Output Jacks (Unbalanced) ‘The nominal output love ofthese jacks is — 10 {BV (0316 V) end nominal load impedance 25 ohms,emote Termin! (25) XLR (3-32) Line Output Jacks (26) MPX Fitor Switch © Irequipment is connected to both sets of (Balanced) Used to suppress the 18-kHz multiplex carrier line input terminals on the rear panel ofthis ‘The nominal output level ofthese jacks is +4 signal, which could interfere wth proper Dolby ‘unit, he 1/4-nch Input Jacks wil be given «48m (1.228 V) and nominal load Impedance [NR operation when recording from FM stereo rority. (600 ohms. broadcasts. Al other times the switch should be set to “Orr, Connections Make connections, refering o the example ‘shown inthe chart Take care nt fo mix up let ‘and ight channels. While making connection, all power switches should be OFF enter oer “To AC Wal Outlet ox ‘Aepliiors KC Ostet,Headphones Standard stereo headphones with an impedance of 4—160 ohms may be connected tothe headphone jack. Romote Control ‘The optional remote contrl unit RM-200 permits operation of the deck’s tape transport functions from any convenient location. § Balanced/Unbalanced Converter Cable \When preparing a balanced-to-unbalanced Converter cable, use the GND (pin 1) and HOT {Gin 2 oF 3} terminals of the XLR connector and leave the COLD terminal unconnected. External Noise Reduction Unit 'An external noice reduction unit can be used In conjunction with this cassette deck. 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Less than 09% (400 He, 08 ZX apa) Loss than 10% (400 He, 0.48 XE tape) Baler han 60 68 (100 10 dh ‘Deter han 98 0B (1K 066) ‘eter nan 60 48 (1 Hi, 066) rosie PowerSource 00 chins (balance) $4 dBm (1228 VP eaam (2388 V1 +2060 0.75) tm Filter Charactoristics Une Input (Vn Type, Front Panel) int impedance 00 ome tbc) Nominal input Level +480 (1.228) Nima pst Level =. 6 08m (0358 ¥) Nairn put Uavel. +20 8m (7.75) uno ipa (4nch Tye, Par Panel) Input mpadance. 00 kobe (anbatances) Nominal input Lev. 10480 (318 VP Mininin inp ve 20 dB 1 Lune Out O@A (822 Type) ‘Oupat impedance. 100 onms (balance) ‘Nominal Load inoedace 600 ohms ‘4.6m (1.228) ‘Output Saturation level +2048 (7.75 ¥) ‘hips Impedance. 22 kohnsluralanced) Nominal Lead impedance 25 hone “r008v as16 0) aaav 251M) 100 mV (th 4h fast Nema 2100 n8+120 wt Hoh Met Cato me 70 we Fas Win Tm, ABpron 80 seconds th C-€0 cassette) Dmensons ‘80 fon 132 00250) mimetrs To tn s-9/18 60018116 (Dr nches pocroxiate Weigh 2aKg, 12 14ar + In those specications 08 ierelerenced to 1.0 vl Actua! vag avls to given in parenthei. Yo caledate toe 0060775 vt rofrerce evel Ca. (Bm in «600-0hm eeu add 22 a8 othe listed dB vale: for exam, “Soabre 1 V ~-7805/00775V. ‘© pecleations and design are subject o change fr fre nroveent ‘whout naton| 1+ Thise Reduction System manutacture uncer icense rom OobyLatortoes cursing Corporat. ‘6 The word DOLBY and he Doutse-0 Symbol ae trademarks cl olby LUbortoras lensing Corporation MPX Fiter Lovato)Optional Accessories 2X Metalloy Cassette Tape -60.¢-80 ‘SK M1 Super Fericobalt Cassette Tape 6-69, €-80 SK Ferricobalt Cassette Tape 6-60, ¢-90 EX Ferricrystal Cassette Tape ©-€0, €-90 EX Ferroxide Cassette Tape 60, 6-90 M-10 Head Demagnetizer ‘SP-7 Stereo Headphones FRM-200 Remote Control Unit [ Nakamichi Corporation “Toxye orice Shinjuku Daiichi Seimei Bldg, 2.7-5 Nshishinjuu, Shiniukurku, Tokyo Phone (08) 342-446 Telex : 2328721 (NAKAM J) Nakamichi U.S.A. 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