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STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK
DN-720R
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT TO SAFETY FOR U.S.A. & CANADA MODEL ONLY CAUTION WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 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 Do not damage or deform the power supply cord. If it is damaged or deformed, it may cause electric
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DENON SERVICE NETWORK IMPORTANT TO SAFETY LABELS (for U.S.A. model only) SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please contact one of our overseas service centers, listed below, for follow-up service consultation. • WARNING: CERTIFICATION Wenden Sie sich für anfallende Wartungs-bzw. Reparaturarbeiten bitte an eine der folgend aufgeführten Kundendienststellen. • TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS 1. Read Instructions – All the safety and operating 12. Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords shou
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NOTE ON USE Keep the set free from moisture, water, and dust. Do not let foreign objects in the set. Avoid high temperatures Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed on a rack. Unplug the power cord when not Do not let insecticides, benzene, and using the set for long periods of time. thinner come in contact with the set. Handle the power cord carefully. Hold the plug when unplugging the cord. "(For sets with ventilation holes) Do not obstruct the ventilation ho
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Thank you very much for purchasing the DENON component stereo Please check to make sure the following items are included with the main unit in the carton: cassette tape deck. (1) Operating Instructions …………………………………………………….1 DENON proudly presents this advanced tape deck to audiophiles and , (2) Connection Cords ………………………………………………………….. 2 music lovers as a further proof of DENON's non compromising pursuit (3) Remote control box connection wire …………………………………1 of the ultimate in sound
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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS Power Switch (POWER) TAPE SPEED control Controls the supply of AC power to the deck. One push turns the deck on, a second Use this knob to vary the tape speed. push turns it off. The deck remains in a stand-by (non-operative) mode for First set the tape speed button to the VARIABLE position. approximately 2 seconds after it is switched on. The speed can be varied within a range of approximately ±12% according to the position of the tape speed control knob.
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Tape transport controls PLAY button Press to playback tape. ► PLAY STOP STOP button Press to stop tape in any mode. REW button Press for fast rewind. << FF button Press fast forward tape winding. >> To begin recording, press the RECORD and PLAY button simultaneously. If only the RECORD button is pressed, the deck is placed in the REC PAUSE (record standby) mode. • REC/REC MUTE RECORD/MUTE button When this button is pressed under the REC PAUSE state, the mode shifts to the Auto
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PLAYBACK • Switch on your amplifier or receiver. • Set the TAPE MONITOR switch on your amplifier or receiver to the TAPE position. • Operate the deck in numerical order as illustrated below: PHONES Playback sound is fed into the headphones set. ►PLAY (PLAY Push the PLAY button (The PLAY indicator will light up). POWER • When playback is finished, press the stop button. Push the switch to turn "ON" the power. • To restart the tape, press the PLAY button. • I
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POWER • REC/REC MUTE When pressed, the deck goes into the record standby mode. The O Push the switch to turn "ON" the power. REC and ll PAUSE indicators will light. Initial setting of recording levels should be made in the record standby mode. The tape speed control is set to the fixed mode EJECT and "FIX" lights on the display. Press the EJECT button to open the cassette compartment. INPUT LEVEL Cassette Compartment Cover Used to set the recording level. (Make sure
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REC/REC MUTE BUTTON REC/REC MUTE is the DENON's unique and convenient function. By using this button, it is 3. To cancel the non-recording state (the REC MUTE state): Press the PAUSE button, and easily possible to insert a suitable space (the non-recorded part) between two melodies. the recorder will cancel the non-recording state and will stay in the standby state. 4. To extend the non-recording state (the REC MUTE state) for further 5 seconds or more: 1. When you want to make about 5 se
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1) Operation of the Real Time Tape Counter and the Linear Tape Counter 2) Operation of MEMORY STOP • Real Time Tape Counter (1) During recording or playback operations, MEMORY STOP can be used to locate a The time of the tape traveling at a constant speed is indicated in "M" (minutes) and "S" particular point on the tape. At the desired point, reset the counter to " WMOOs". (seconds). With the MEMORY STOP button in the "ON" position, the deck will stop at the A microcomputer measures and
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MAINTENANCE • Cleaning the Pinchroller and the Capstan • Removing the cassette compartment cover If the pinchroller or the capstan accumulate dust, tape transport may become It will be more convenient if the cassette compartment cover is unstable resulting from slippage during recording or playback. The tape can also be removed during the cleaning of the pinchroller and heads, or during damaged by being rolled up around the capstan. Clean them with a cotton swab or demagnetizing of hea
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TROUBLESHOOTING Make sure of the followings before you consider as any malfunctions: 1. Are all the connections correct? 2. Is the set being operated correctly in accordance with the operating instructions? 3. Are the speakers and amplifiers functioning correctly? If the tape deck still does not function properly, check it again, using the check list below. If the symptom does not correspond to the check list, please contact your DENON dealer. Problem Cause Remedy • Power cord is
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