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Model SD4050 User Guide
Cassette Deck
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ENGLISH FRANÇAIS FOR U.S.A. & CANADA MODEL ONLY IMPORTANT TO SAFETY WARNING: CAUTION TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY CAUTION: INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. 1. Handle the power supply cord carefully Do not damage or deform the power supply cord. If it is damaged or deformed, it may cause electric sh
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality 12. Power–Cord Protection – Power–supply cords should be routed and safety standards. There are, however, some installation and so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of. placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they
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ENGLISH FRANÇAIS NOTE ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION Keep the set free from moisture, water, Do not let foreign objects in the set. and dust. Ne pas laisser des objets étrangers Protéger l’appareil contre l’humidité, dans l’appareil. l’eau et la poussière. Avoid high temperatures Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed on a rack. Eviter des températures élevées Tenir compte d’une dispersion de chaleur suffisante lors de l’installation sur une étagère.
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Thank you very much for purchasing the MARANTZ component Please check to make sure the following items are included with stereo cassette tape deck. the main unit in the carton: MARANTZ proudly presents this advanced tape deck to audiophiles (1) Operating Instructions ............................................ 1 and music lovers as a further proof of MARANTZ’s non-compromising (2) Stereo audio cable ................................................ 2 pursuit of the ultimate in sound quality. Th
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ENGLISH FRANÇAIS NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS r!5 o!2ey !1 !3 eu o DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK SD4050 COUNTER COUNTER RESET RESET DOLBY NR C B OFF DUBBING SPEED REC LEVEL SYNC REV NORMAL HIGH RECORD PAUSE REC MUTE TIMER REC OFF PLAY REV. MODE AUTO REVERSE AUTO REVERSE STOP PLAY STOP PLAY AUTO TAPE SELECT/HIGH SPEED DUBBING AUTO TAPE SELECT/HIGH SPEED DUBBING CCONT. PLAY MIN MAX PHONES EJECT EJECT PITCH POWER ON/OFF PLAY A BREC/PLAY CONTROL – + tw q uwi !4!0 q Power Switch (POWER) r Dolby NR Switch
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!3 Display Indicators with an encircled number light up when the corresponding button is pressed. a Peak Level Meter L dB – 30 20 10 8 3 0 3 +6 b Direction & Pause Indicators R SYNC REV c Multi Counter REC HIGH DUB d SYNC REV Indicator PLAY NORM DUB PLAY e Mode Indicators f Dubbing Indicators a b d c e f e c b !4 PITCH CONTROL Knob !5 TIMER Switch (TIMER playback/TIMER recording) Used to vary the pitch (key of music) during playback of a The select switch for use in timer playback or timer reco
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ENGLISH FRANÇAIS AUTOMATIC TAPE SELECTION This Stereo Cassette Deck contains an automatic tape selector which automatically selects the optimum bias and equalization for the tape If a tape without tape type detection holes is used, the deck in use. This is accomplished by detection of tape type detection holes will be set for normal tapes. in the cassette housing. Detection holes for metal tape Detection holes for chrome tape PLAYBACK The operations described below apply to deck A and deck
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RELAY PLAY (continuous playback of the tapes in deck A and deck B) Load a cassette tape into deck A and B, and set the Dolby NR button correctoly. w DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK SD4050 COUNTER COUNTER RESET RESET DOLBY NR C B OFF DUBBING SPEED REC LEVEL TIMER SYNC REV NORMAL HIGH RECORD PAUSE REC MUTE REC OFF PLAY REV. MODE AUTO REVERSE AUTO REVERSE STOP PLAY STOP PLAY AUTO TAPE SELECT/HIGH SPEED DUBBING AUTO TAPE SELECT/HIGH SPEED DUBBING CCONT. PLAY MIN MAX PHONES EJECT EJECT PITCH POWER ON/OFF
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ENGLISH FRANÇAIS PROPER RECORDING LEVEL A too high recording level can saturate the tape and cause distortion. Note: On the other hand, if the recording level is set too low, soft passages The optimum recording level differs depending on the program will be marked by residual noise. A proper recording level is the source and the type of tape used. single most important factor for making well balanced recordings. Guideline for maximum recording level 0 dB level on peaks TYPE q (Normal) 1 dB leve
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SYNCRO REVERSE DUBBING w t w DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK SD4050 COUNTER COUNTER RESET RESET DOLBY NR C B OFF DUBBING SPEED SYNC REV NORMAL HIGH REC LEVEL RECORD PAUSE REC MUTE TIMER REC OFF PLAY REV. MODE AUTO REVERSE AUTO REVERSE STOP PLAY STOP PLAY AUTO TAPE SELECT/HIGH SPEED DUBBING AUTO TAPE SELECT/HIGH SPEED DUBBING CCONT. PLAY MIN MAX PHONES EJECT EJECT PITCH ON/OFF POWER PLAY A BREC/PLAY CONTROL – + equ i r y During dubbing of the side facing you, the deck that first reaches the 5. To being n
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ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DOLBY HX PRO HEADROOM EXTENSION SYSTEM This deck is equipped with the Dolby HX PRO headroom extension Features of the Dolby HX PRO Headroom Extension System system. Since the system functions automatically during recording, no (1) Performance of Normal and High Position tapes can be improved switching operation or adjustment is required. The system is effective to very close of that offered by Metal tape. with any type of Normal, High and Metal tape. (2) The dynamics in the high
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REMOTE CONTROL USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1. Remote control Operate the remote control unit (RC455SD) within a distance of approx. 5 m from the infrared signal reception window (remote sensor) on the front of the CASSETTE DECK. z Remote control operation may not be possible if the remote control A DECK B RESET unit's transmitter is not pointing in the direction of the remote sensor n or if there is an obstruction between the transmitter and the remote x REC REC MUTE sensor. c m Remote control
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ENGLISH FRANÇAIS TROUBLESHOOTING Check the following before you draw the conclusion that your Stereo Cassette Deck is malfunctioning. 1. Are all the connections correct? 2. Are all system components being operated correctly in accordance with the operating instructions? 3. Are the speakers and amplifier receiver functioning correctly? If the tape deck still does not function properly, check the symptom against the list below. If the symptom does not correspond to the check list, please contact y
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COUNTRY COMPANY ADDRESS AUSTRALIA Scan audio Pty. Ltd. 4 Station Street, Thornleigh NSW 2120, Australia AUSTRIA Huber & Prohaska GmbH Taborstraße 95 / Ladestraße 1, Gebäude Hangartner, A-1200 Wien, Austria BELGIUM Van der Heyden Audio N.V. Brusselbaan 278, 9320 Erembodegem, Belgium BULGARIA Ariescommerce GmbH Makedonia Blvd. 16, 1606 Sofia, Bulgaria CANADA Lenbrook Industries Limited 633 Granite Court, Pickering, Ontario CYPRUS Empire Hifi systems Ltd. P.O. Box 5604, Nicosia, Cyprus CZECH REPUBL
