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We want to thank
you for selecting the
model RS-M85
M"
Technics
cassette
tape deck
for your recording and play
back enjoyment.
To
obtain
the
maximum benefit of
the many
features
of
this
deck,
please
carefully
read these operation
instructions.
FEATURES
• Metal Tape Recording
• The First Vertical Hold Front-Loading Cassette
Tape Deck using Direct-Drive Motor
• Quartz-Locked Servo Control System
• Two-Motor System-Separate Coreless Motor
for Reel Drive
• Full IC Logic Control
• High Quality Amplifier Designed for Low Noise
and High Linea rity
• Bar Graph Fluorescent Level Meter
• Tape Selector Plus Fine Bias Control
• Recently Developed Laminated SX Head
• Record Muting
• Dolby Noise-Reduction System
• Full Auto-Stop
•
Timer Standby
• Remaining Tape Check Lamp
• Memory Rewind
• Level Meter Brightness Selector
The serial number of this product may be found on the
back cover or the
unit.
You should note the serial number of
this
unit in the
space
provided and retain this book as a permanent
record of your purchase to aid
identification in
the
event of theft
.
Model no.
Serial no.
*'Dolby
'an
d
the double-D symbol are
trademarks of
Dolby
Laboratories.
WARNING
:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
OPERATION NOTES
1. Horizontal placement
For best
performance
,
place
this
unit
in a
horizontal
position.
2.
Location
Performan
ce
may
be
adversely affected by extremely
hot
[above 100
°F.
(35'C)1 or extremely cold [below 40
·
F.
(5'C.)110cations
,
direct
sunshine, or excessive vibration.
3. Power source
This
unit features
a
Direct-Drive DC
Operated Capstan
Motor which makes
it possible
to
operate on 50
Hz
or
60
Hz AC line
voltage
without
any conversion.
The
voltage
source should be
within ±5
%
or the unit's
rated
voltage.
Variations in excess
of
±10
%
of
rated
voltage may
cause uneven performance, or possible damage
to
the
unit.
4. Crean the head assembly
One of the most important
factors
in
the
determination
of good
tape
recorder
perf
ormance
is
regular
cleaning
of
the Head Assembly.
5.
A "click"
noise
may
be heard
when the
Power Switch
is
turned on or off.
To
avoid this, be sure to set the volume
con
trol
of
the ampl
ifier
to the
minimum position.
CONTENTS
CONTROLS
....
...
2
CONNECTIONS
.
..
....
3
ABOUT
CASSETTE TAPE
............... 4
METAL TAPE
........
5
TAPE SELECTOR
.....
. . .
.
.
. .
.
...
6
HOW
TO USE
THE BIAS-ADJUSTMENT CONTROL ......
6
PLAYBACK
......
7
RECORDING
.....
...
7
FLUORESCENT LEVEL METER
.....................
8
TIMER RECORDING AND PLAYBACK
..
........
.....
9
RECORDING
MUTING
..
10
ERASING ..
.
10
MAINTENANCE
........
...
.
..
....
.
....
.
..
.
.. .
.
11
SPECIFICA
TIONS
12
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