Features; Controls And Connections - JVC KD-A77 A Service Manual

Features
1. 3 SA (SEN-ALLOY) heads
Combined SA (SEN-ALLOY) record/play (X-cut type)
heads make possible record monitoring. The erase
head is a 2-gap head also made from SA (SEN-ALLOY).
2. Two-motor ID (independent Drive) mechanism
This mechanism incorporates a newly developed Back
Tension system which gives improved tape contact
with the head.
3. Self-illuminated buttons for full logic mechanical
operation (excluding STOP or REC-MUTE modes.)
4. Three position Metal-Tape-Compatible tape select
switch.
METAL - FeCr _ SA/Cr02
NORM
(Automatic switching between SA/Cr02 and NORM)
5. The REC MUTE button is at the right side of the
mechanical operation buttons.
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6. ANRS which reduces tape hiss to an inaudible level
and Super ANRS which improves linearity at high fre-
quencies are incorporated.
7. MEMORY/AUTO REW switch
8. Recording equalizer switch
9. Timer standby capability for automatic recording or
playback using an AC timer.
10. Geared and oil-damped cassette holder.
11. New Metal-Tape-Compatible multi-peak level in-
dicators
(+
9dB,
+
6dB,
+
3dB, -2dB, - 7dB).
together with back-lit VU meters with the expanded
coverage from
+
7VU to - 20VU, make level observa-
tion easier.
12. OUTPUT volume (for LINE and HEADPHONES use)
13. Remote control terminal (for the optional remote con-
trol unit - R-30E).
Controls and Connections
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1. VU meters and Multi-point peak level indicators
2. INPUT LEVEL control
3. TAPE indicators
4. ANRS/Super ANRS indicators
5. Cassette holder
6. MEMORY/AUTO REW switch
7. Tape counter/counter reset button
8. EJECT button
9. TIMER STANDBY switch
10. PHONES jack
11. MIC jacks
12. INPUT SELECT switch
13. ANRS switch
14. TAPE SELECT switch
15. REC EQ switch
1 6. OUTPUT LEVEL control
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1 7. MONITOR switch
1 8. Cassette Operation buttons
~~ REW (rewind) button
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FF (fast forward) button
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PLA Y button
• STOP button
o REC (record) button
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PAUSE button
REC MUTE button
19. POWER switch
20. Power cord
21. Voltage select switch (KD-A 77 A/B/E/U)
22. REMOTE CONTROL socket
23. LINE IN (REC) terminals
24. LINE OUT (PLAY) terminals
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