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STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK
DRM-555
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
MODE D’EMPLOI
INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACION
INPUT LEVEL
PRECISION AUDIO COMPONENT/CASSETTE TAPE DECK DRM-555 5
4 6
EJECT
RESET 3 7
5
dB -40 -30 -20 -10 -5 -3 -1 0 +1 +3 +5 +10
L COUNTER
HIGH SPEED DUBBING SYSTEM
R
MEMORY
2 8
‚¤‚‚
MPX
1 9
TIMER REMOTE SENSOR DOLBY NR REV.MODE
REC OFF PLAY. B OFF C 0 10
AUTO REVERSE
PHONE LEVEL BIAS FINE BALANCE
¢ON £OFF
PLAY 2 STOP 3 REC PAUSE PHONES
DIRECTION REC/REC MUTE
MIN MAX - + LEFT RIGHT
CD
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• FOR U.S.A. & CANADA MODEL ONLY IMPORTANT TO SAFETY CAUTION WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. CAUTION: 1. Handle the power supply cord carefully • POUR LES MODELES AMERICAINS ET CANADIENS UNIQUEMENT Do not damage or deform the power supply cord. If it is damaged o
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating 12. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be instructions should be read before the appliance is routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or operated. pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience 2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions receptacles, and the point where they exit from the should be retained for future refer
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ENGLISH FRANCAIS ESPAÑOL NOTE ON USE / OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A L’UTILISATION / NOTAS SOBRE EL USO • Do not let foreign objects in the set. • Ne pas laisser des objets étrangers • Keep the set free from moisture, dans l’appareil. water, and dust. • No deje objetos extraños dentro del • Protéger l’appareil contre l’humidité, equipo. l’eau et lapoussière. • Mantenga el equipo libre de humedad, agua y polvo. • Avoid high temperatures. Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed on a rack.
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ENGLISH Thank you very much for purchasing the DENON component stereo cassette Please check to make sure the following items are included with the main tape deck. unit in the carton: DENON proudly presents this advanced tape deck to audiophiles and music (1) Operating Instructions …………………………………………………1 lovers as a further proof of DENON’s non-compromising pursuit of the ultimate (2) Connection Cords ………………………………………………………2 in sound quality. The high quality performance and easy operation are certa
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ENGLISH NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS o !1 we r t y ui! !0 2 INPUT LEVEL PRECISION AUDIO COMPONENT/CASSETTE TAPE DECK DRM-555 5 4 6 EJECT RESET 7 5 3 dB -40 -30 -20 -10 -5 -3 -1 0 +1 +3 +5 +10 L COUNTER HIGH SPEED DUBBING SYSTEM R MEMORY 2 8 ‚¤‚‚ MPX 1 9 TIMER REMOTE SENSOR DOLBY NR REV.MODE REC OFF PLAY. B OFF C 0 10 AUTO REVERSE PHONE LEVEL BIAS FINE BALANCE ¢ON £OFF PLAY 2 STOP 3 REC PAUSE PHONES DIRECTION REC/REC MUTE MIN MAX - + LEFT RIGHT CD SYNCHRO REC q !7 !6 !5 !4 !3 Power Op
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ENGLISH Tape Transport Buttons !7 PLAY Play Button Press to playback tape. 2 STOP Stop Button Press to stop the tape in any mode. 6 Fast Rewind Button Press for fast rewind. 7 Fast Forward Button Press for fast forwarding. Press the Rec/Rec Mute button (REC/REC MUTE) ( 4 ) and Play button (PLAY) simultaneously to start recording. If only the Rec/Rec Mute button (REC/REC MUTE) ( 4 ) is pressed, the deck enters Rec/Rec Mute 4 Button the recording pause mode. Pressing this button in the recording p
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ENGLISH AUTOMATIC TAPE SELECTION This Stereo Cassette Deck contains an automatic tape selector which • If a tape without tape type detection holes is used, the deck will be set automatically selects the optimum bias and equalization for the tape in use. for normal tapes. This is accomplished by detection of the tape type detections holes in the cassette housing. Detection holes for metal tape Detection holes for chrome tape PLAYBACK • Switch on your amplifier or receiver. • Set the Tape Monit
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ENGLISH y Select the type of tape transport with the Reverse Mode switch (REV. u Press the Play button (PLAY) to begin playback. MODE). i Press the Stop button ( 2 STOP) to stop the playback. • In the continuous playback mode (Reverse Mode switch (REV. MODE) REV.MODE set to ), playback of both tape sides will be repeated 5 times and then stop automatically. • If different types of Dolby noise reduction are used for record and playback, playback response will be adversely effected. • When power i
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ENGLISH RECORDING • Switch on your amplifier or receiver and the source component. • Set the Tape Monitor switch on your amplifier or receiver to the SOURCE position. INPUT LEVEL PRECISION AUDIO COMPONENT/CASSETTE TAPE DECK DRM-555 5 4 6 EJECT RESET 3 7 5 dB -40 -30 -20 -10 -5 -3 -1 0 +1 +3 +5 +10 L COUNTER HIGH SPEED DUBBING SYSTEM R MEMORY 2 8 ‚¤‚‚ MPX 1 9 DOLBY NR REV.MODE TIMER REMOTE SENSOR REC OFF PLAY. B OFF C 0 10 AUTO REVERSE PHONE LEVEL BIAS FINE BALANCE ¢ON £OFF PLAY 2 ST
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ENGLISH 2 RECORDING BIAS ADJUSTMENT 2 REC/REC MUTE AND REC PAUSE BUTTON For best recording results, monitoring during recording and comparing 1. To record a 5-second blank section during recording: different recordings using your own judgement are essential. Press the Rec/Rec Mute button (REC/REC MUTE) ( 4 ). A 5-second blank The DENON cassette deck is equipped with a Bias Fine control (BIAS FINE) will be recorded and the deck will enter the recording standby mode. to assist you in setting the p
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ENGLISH SYNCHRONIZED RECORDING FUNCTION • Convenient synchronized recording can be performed when used in CD player combination with a DENON CD player equipped for the synchronized recording function. • Synchro jack (SYNCHRO) Connection connect the Synchro jack (SYNCHRO) LINE OUT SYNCHRO with a DENON CD player which is equipped with a Synchro jack (SYNCHRO), then make a synchronized recording. Use the connection cord R L supplied with this cassette deck. • Switch on your amplifier or receive
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ENGLISH TAPE COUNTER AND MEMORY STOP RESET dB -40 -30 -20 -10 -5 -3 -1 0 +1 +3 +5 +10 L COUNTER R MEMORY MPX SYNC MEMO MPX REMOTE SENSOR DOLBY NR REV.MODE B OFF C PHONE LEVEL 2 STOP 3 REC PAUSE PLAY PHONES DIRECTION REC/REC MUTE MIN MAX - CD SYNCHRO REC 1) Operation of the Tape Counter (3) When the Fast Rewind button ( 00 ) is pressed during forward tape (1) Press the Counter Reset button (RESET) to reset the counter to travel ( ), or the Fast Forward button ( 11 ) is pressed during “‚‚‚‚”
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AM ENGLISH TIMER RECORDING/PLAYBACK Timer recording/playback can be made using any audio timer available on the market. DRM-555 Amplifier Tuner RL TUNER PB REC A L L L L SP R B R R R LINE OUT IN TAPE-1 OUT PUT L L L L R R R R LINE LINE SYNCHRO OUT IN Wall outlet Timer Lch Rch On timer recording/playback Speaker System • Timer recording procedure 4. Set the Dolby NR switch (DOLBY NR) to the appropriate positions. 1. Make sure the connections are correct, especially the power supply 5. Set the
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ENGLISH DOLBY B AND C NOISE REDUCTION SYSTEM 2 The Dolby noise reduction system substantially reduces the tape 2 The operating principle of Dolby C NR is similar to that of Dolby B NR except background noise (hiss) inherent in the cassette medium. Dolby B NR is for the encoding/decoding response curves. The noise reduction effect most widely in use. However Dolby C NR is a much more recent obtained with Dolby C NR is up to 20 dB, compared to 10 dB with Dolby B development and represents signifi
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ENGLISH 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 your DENO
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DENON SERVICE NETWORK/ Please contact one of our overseas service centers, listed below, for follow-up service consultation. • Adressez-vous à nos centres de service d’outre-mer indiqués ci-dessous, pour le service aprèsvente. • Para consultas de servicio porfavor dírigirse a cualquiera de nuestros centros de servicio en el extranjero, enlistados abajo. • Australia AWA Audio Products Pty Ltd. 67 O’Riordan Street, Alexandria NSW 2015, Australia Tel: (02) 9669-3477 Fax: (02) 9578-0140 Austria
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