Names And Functions Of Parts - Denon DRM-555 Operating Instructions Manual

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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS

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PRECISION AUDIO COMPONENT/CASSETTE TAPE DECK
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TIMER
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Power Operation Switch (
• Press once to turn the power to deck on, and once more to turn the
power off.
• The deck remains in a stand-by (non-operative) mode for
approximately 2 seconds after it is switched on.
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Eject Button (EJECT
• Press this button to open the cassette compartment cover. When the
tape is running, press the Stop button (
transport, then press the Eject button (EJECT
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Timer Switch (TIMER)
• This switch is provided for use with an optional audio timer for
unattended recording or morning-alarm playback.
• For non-timer operation, this switch should be set in the "OFF"
position. See page 14.
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Cassette Compartment Cover
• If the cover is not closed completely, the tape transport buttons will
remain inoperative.
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Remote Sensor (REMOTE SENSOR)
• With the cassette deck the remote control unit is not included.
• Each of "Play, Fast Forward, Fast Rewind, Stop, Rec Pause and
Rec/Rec Mute" functions can be remote controlled with wireless
handset of the receiver (DRA Series receivers). For details refer to the
DRA Series operating instructions.
Caution:
Whenever the Power Operation switch is in the OFF state, the apparatus is
still connected on AC line voltage.
Please be sure to unplug the cord when you leave home for, say, a
vacation.
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Dolby NR Switch (DOLBY NR)
• To record or playback tapes with Dolby B or C-type noise reduction,
set this switch to "B" or "C". Turn it "OFF" when not using the
Dolby NR system.
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Reverse Mode Switch (REV. MODE)
• Select the type of tape transport. The reverse mode can be set to
(one side),
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REMOTE SENSOR
STOP REC PAUSE
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DIRECTION REC/REC MUTE
CD SYNCHRO REC
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Counter Memory Button (MEMORY)
• When this button is pressed during forward tape travel (
rewinding ( ) will stop automatically at the tape counter position
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• When this button is pressed during reverse tape travel (
forwarding ( ) will stop automatically at the tape counter position
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"‚‚‚‚". See page 13.
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Counter Reset Button (RESET)
• Press this button to reset the tape counter to zero.
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MPX Filter Button (MPX)
• The MPX Filter button (MPX) should be used to prevent interference
with the Dolby NR circuit when making Dolby NR encoded recordings
of FM stereo programs.
• When making Dolby NR encoded recordings from any program
source other than FM stereo, leave this button in the "OFF" position.
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Input Level Control (INPUT LEVEL)
• This knob adjusts the recording input level. It affects the level in both
channels. See page 10.
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Balance Control (BALANCE)
• This is the knob to adjust the recording level balance between the left
and right channels. Turn it counter-clockwise to reduce the right
channel's level and clockwise to reduce the left channel's. Usually,
put the knob at the center click position.
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Bias Fine Control (BIAS FINE)
(For Normal, CrO and Metal tape)
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• Use this control to fine-adjust the bias. Standard bias is obtained at
the center click-stop position. See page 11.
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Phone Level Control (PHONE LEVEL)
• Head phone output level is adjusted by this knob. The levels in the left
and right channels can be changed simultaneously.
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Headphone Jack (PHONES)
• For private music enjoyment without disturbing others, or for
monitoring a recording, a headphone set may be connected to this
jack. Use a headphone with an impedance rating of 8 to 1200
/ohms.
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INPUT LEVEL
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RESET
COUNTER
MEMORY
MPX
DOLBY NR REV.MODE
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PHONE LEVEL BIAS FINE BALANCE
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