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ENGLISH FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL
3D0798550A
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W-890R
Double Auto Reverse Cassette Deck
OWNER’S MANUAL
MODE D’EMPLOI
MANUAL DEL USUARIO
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The lightning flash w
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< Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes. For U.S.A. < Do not place any objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the < Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a book limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC case or similar unit. Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection < The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the against
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Contents Thank you for choosing TEAC. Read this manual carefully to get the best performance from this unit. Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Introduction .................................................. 5 Supplied accessories........................................ 5 About this manual .......................................... 5 Precautions and notes for placement and use ............... 5 About cassette tap
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ENGLISH Introduction Before connecting and using the unit, please take time to read this < When removing the power plug from the wall outlet, always pull manual thoroughly to ensure you understand how to properly set directory on the plug, never yank the cord. up and connect the W-890R, as well as the operation of its many < The voltage selector on the rear panel is only available on units useful and convenient functions. After you have finished reading this for the North American market. Plea
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( ) Normal Type I ( ) CrO2 Type II ( ) Metal Type IV Automatic tape type detection holes Introduction Automatic tape type detection function Maintenance This cassette deck can detect what type of tape is being used based If the surface of the deck becomes soiled, wipe it clean with a dry, on the detection holes in the cassette shell. Be sure to use cassettes soft cloth. Never use volatile cleaners like thinners, benzine or alcohol with detection holes. because they will damage the surface fini
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ENGLISH Connections 1 23 LR R L REC PLAY TAPE AC power cord CAUTION Plug this AC power cord into an AC wall socket. < Plug the power cord into an AC outlet only after having made all other connections. NOTE < Read the instructions of each component you intend to use with < Hold the power plug when plugging or unplugging the power this unit. cord. Never pull or yank on the power cord. < Unplug the power cord when you are not going to use the unit for some time. Use RCA cabl
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Features of the W-890R Front panel POWER switch Reverse mode switch (REV MODE) This switches the unit power between off and on. This switch is used to switch between reverse modes. TIMER switch NOTE This switch is provided for use with a commercially available The apparatus draws nominal non-operating power from the AC audio timer, to allow timer controlled recording or playback. outlet with its POWER in the off position. Normally, leave this switch to the OFF position. TAPE I compartment
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ENGLISH Remote Control Unit Using the Remote Control Unit Cautions when using the remote control unit < Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor of the cassette deck and operate the remote control unit at a distance of no more than 5 meters. Do not place objects between the remote control unit and remote sensor. < Direct sunlight or very bright light will reduce the sensitivity of the remote sensor. If this is the case, use the control buttons on the cassette deck instead of the r
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Features of the W-890R Display Peak level meter Dubbing indicator This shows recording and playback levels. NORMAL DUB lights during normal speed dubbing, and HIGH DUB lights during high speed dubbing. SYNC REV This indicator lights when the synchro reverse dubbing function is Play indicator switched on. This indicator lights when the TAPE II deck is in play mode. PARALLEL Record indicator This indicator lights to indicate parallel recording is taking place. This indicator lights when the
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ENGLISH Playback 4 Set the DOLBY NR switch. Playback I (either TAPE I or TAPE II) Set the switch to the ON position when playing back tapes recorded with Dolby NR. To play tapes recorded without Dolby NR, set the switch to the OFF position. 5 Press the PLAY (h or y) key. 1 Switch on the POWER. Pressing the y key starts playback from side “A”. 2 Load a pre-recorded tape into the TAPE I or II deck. Pressing the h key starts playback from side “B”. Press the EJECT key (L) to open the cassette com
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Playback E Pitch control (TAPE I deck only) Playback II (either TAPE I or TAPE II) This control varies the pitch of the music during playback (This control does not work during recording or dubbing). Turning the PITCH CONTROL knob clockwise increases the playback speed and raises the pitch up to +10%. Turning the PITCH CONTROL knob counterclockwise reduces the playback speed and lowers the pitch by a maximum of –10%. A To stop playback, press the STOP (H) key. F To listen through headphone
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ENGLISH Continuous playback RTZ I (TAPE I only) When you press the RTZI key, the TAPE I deck fast-forwards or rewinds Continuous playback can be performed between TAPE I and TAPE II. the tape until the counter reads , and then stops. When one tape is played back to the end, the other tape automatically starts playback, in a relay fashion. NOTE < RTZ (Return-to-zero) only works on TAPEI. 1 Load pre-recorded tapes into the TAPE I and TAPE II < If the counter position is too close to the 0000
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Recording 5 Press the RECORD (K) key. Recording (either TAPE I or TAPE II) The deck enters the record-pause mode. J and will light on the display. NOTE < If you want to record using the remote control unit, press the two RECORD keys on the remote control unit at the same time. < To stop recording while the deck is in the record-pause mode, 1 Turn on the power. press the STOP key (H). 6 Adjust the recording level. 2 Load a tape for recording. Side “A” facing you Press the EJECT (L) key to o
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ENGLISH 8 When everything is ready, start recording by pressing the Recording silence PAUSE key or the PLAY key whose arrow points in the When you press the REC MUTE key during recording, the unit records same direction as the indicator. no signal for about 4 seconds and then enters the record-pause mode. To resume recording, press the PAUSE key. To record on both tape sides, set the REV MODE switch to j or p and press the forward PLAY (y) key. If you press the reverse PLAY (h) key, record
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Recording Mic mixing recording Adjusting mix recording level This function allows you to record your voice and another audio To record a mix of voice and another audio source, you need to adjust source together on a cassette tape. the mic input level and then fine tune the overall recording level. The mic sound is fed into both the Left and Right channels so it is located in the center of the stereo image. 1. Plug your microphone into the MIC jack on the front panel. You have the choice of eit
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ENGLISH NOTE Continuous recording Be careful not to press the PLAY (h or y) key whose arrow points in the same direction as the indicator. Doing so will start recording. Recording is done in this order: TAPE I Side “A” x Side “B” x TAPE II Side “A” x This function allows you to make uninterrupted recordings on both Side “B” sides of two tapes. You can start recording from side “B” of TAPE I. But if you do so, 1 Load cassette tapes for recording into the TAPE I and side “A” of this ta
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Recording Parallel recording Dubbing (from TAPE I to TAPE II) This function allows you to record the same material simultaneously 1 Insert a cassette tape for playback into the TAPE I on both TAPE I and TAPE II. compartment and a cassette tape for recording into the Load tapes into both decks and press the PARALLEL REC key to start TAPE II compartment. recording. Before starting recording, check and correct the following by performing steps 1 – 7 on page 14 such as Record direction, Revers
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ENGLISH NOTE Editing during dubbing (only at normal speed) High-speed dubbing makes a copy at approximately two times the normal speed. We recommend normal speed dubbing for best audio quality. During dubbing, either the NORM DUB or HIGH DUB indicator lights steadily on the display. During normal speed dubbing, only the following keys work: TAEP I deck : STOP (H) TAPE II deck : PAUSE, REC MUTE, STOP (H) During high-speed dubbing, only the STOP (H) key works. Neither DUB START key works imme
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Recording 3 Check the recording direction of both decks. Synchro reverse dubbing (from TAPE I to TAPE II) If the reverse direction indicator (h) lights on the display, press the PAUSE key followed by the forward PLAY (y) key. Then, be sure to press the STOP (H) key to get out of the pause mode. NOTE < Be careful not to press the PLAY (h or y) key whose arrow When you use this dubbing function and a shorter tape reaches the points in the same direction as the indicator. Doing so will start e
