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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 

Tape does not run. 

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Power cord is off. 

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Check power cord. 

 

 

Tape is completely wound up. 

 

Rewind tape. 

 

 

Tape is loose. 

 

Tighten tape with a pencil, etc. 

 

 

Cassette is not loaded properly. 

 

Load cassette properly. 

 

 Defective cassette. 

 

Replace cassette. 

Tape is not recorded when recording button is 

 

No cassette is loaded. 

 

Load cassette. 

pressed. 

 Erase prevention tab is broken off. 

 

Cover hole with plastic tape. 

Sound is warbled or distorted. 

 

Heads, capstan or pinchroller are contaminated 

 

Clean them. 

 

 

 

 

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Tape is wound too tight. 

 

Fast forward or rewind to loosen tape 

  

winding. 

 

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Recording input level is too high. 

 

Adjust recording input level. 

 

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Tape is worn out and has "drop-outs". 

 

Replace tape. 

Excessive noise. 

 

Tape is worn. 

 

Replace tape. 

 

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Heads, capstan or pinchroller are contaminated 

 

Clean them. 

 

 

 

 

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Heads are magnetized. 

 

Demagnetize heads. 

 

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Recording input level is too low. 

 

Adjust recording input level. 

High frequency (treble) is emphasized. 

 Dolby NR button is set improperly. 

 

Set Dolby NR button properly. 

High frequency (treble) is lost. 

 

Heads are contaminated. 

 

Clean them. 

 

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Tape is worn. 

 

Replace tape. 

When a Cr02 or metal tape is placed in the deck, 

 The cassette housing is of an older design 

 

Use the latest cassette with tape type detection 

a different tape indicator comes on. 

without tape type detection holes. 

holes. 

The cassette tape cannot be removed. 

 If the power switch is turned off in either the 

 

Turn the power switch ON again, and then 

 

recording or playback mode, and the unit is 

press the stop button. 

 

stopped, there may be case when the 

 

Then, in the stop mode, press the EJECT 

 

cassette cannot be removed, even if the 

button to remove the cassette tape. 

 

EJECT button is pressed. 

 

 

SPECIFICATIONS

 

Type 

Vertical tape loading; 4-track 2-channel 

  

stereo cassette deck 

Heads 

Recording head (amorphous) x 1 

  

Playback head (amorphous) x 1 

  

Erase head (Double-gap ferrite) x 1 

Motors 

Capstan (DC servo motor) x 1 

  

Reel (DC motor) x 1 

  

Actuator (DC motor) x 1 

Tape Speed 

4.8 cm/sec. (FIX) 

Variable (PLAY) 

Approx. ±12% 

Fast Forward, 
Rewind Time 

Approx. 100 sec. with a C-60 cassette 

Recording Bias 

Approx 105 kHz 

Overall S/N Ratio 
(at 3% THD level) 

Dolby C NR on: more than 75 d8 (CCIR/ARM) 

Overall Frequency 
Response 

20 ~ 20,000 Hz ±3 dB (at-20 dB, Metal tape) 

Channel Separation 

More than 40 dB (at 1 kHz) 

Crosstalk 

More than 65 dB (at 1 kHz) 

Wow & Flutter 

0.038% WRMS (JIS method), ±0.1 % w. peak 

Inputs 
Line XLR Type Connector  

1.23 V (+4 dBm) input level at maximum 

 

Input impedance: 200 ohms balanced 

RCA Pin Jack 

80 mV (-20 dBm) input level at maximum 

 

Input impedance: 50 k ohms unbalanced 

Outputs: 
Line XLR Type Connector  

1.23 V (+4 dBm) 

    

(with 600 ohms load, recorded level of 200 pwb/ mm ) 

RCA Pin Jack 

775 mV (0 dBm) 

    

(with 47k ohms load, recorded level of 200 pwb/mm) 

Headphone 

1.2 mW output level at maximum 

    

(optimum load impedance 8 ohms ~ 1.2 k ohms) 

Power Supply 

Voltage is shown on rating label 

Power Consumption 

22 W 

Dimensions 

483 (W) x 134 (H) x 275 (D) mm 

    

(19" x 5-17/64" x 10-53/64") 

Weight 

5.1 kg (11 Lbs 11 oz) 

Installation 

19-inch rack mountable (3U) 

 
 
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Above specifications and design styling are subject to change for 

 improvement. 

•  Dolby noise reduction and HX Pro headroom extension manufactured 
 

under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. HX Pro 

 

originated by Bang & Olufsen. 

•  "DOLBY", the double-D symbol and "HX PRO" are trademarks of 
 

Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. 

Summary of Contents for DN-790R

Page 1: ...STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK DN 790R OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...

Page 2: ...ontact your DENON DEALER 3 Do not place anything inside Do not place metal objects or spill liquid inside the cassette tape deck Electric shock or malfunction may result Please record and retain the M...

Page 3: ...FRONT PANEL DISPLAY REAR PANEL 3...

Page 4: ...ot likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the appliance 14 Clea...

Page 5: ...g the cord Keep the set free from moisture water and dust Unplug the power cord when not using the set for long periods of time For sets with ventilation holes Do not obstruct the ventilation holes Do...

Page 6: ...it of the ultimate in sound quality The high quality performance and easy operation are certain to provide you with many hours of outstanding listening pleasure TABLE OF CONTENTS Please check to make...

Page 7: ...remote control box can be connected to this unit No remote control box is included For remote control the user should build a remote control box referring to the schematic diagram remote control box s...

Page 8: ...er point automatically when this button is pressed in 17 Tape transport controls TAPE SIZE button You can know accurate elapsed time of the tape by adjusting the TAPE SIZE button to the tape size used...

Page 9: ...XLR 3 31 Connected them to the balanced output terminals on an amplifier or console b Pin layout Pin 1 Common Pin 2 Cold Pin 3 Hot c Applicable connector XLR 3 12C or the equivalent NOTE Do not short...

Page 10: ...dings MPX FILTER Button 13 it ON for the DOLBY NR recording of FM broadcasts The MPX FILTER indicator 24 will light up PLAY Push the PLAY button The PLAY indicator will light up When playback is finis...

Page 11: ...ss the CLEAR button Turn off the power The recording characteristics are reset to the standard values Note To achieve the optimum recording characteristics we recommend always tuning each tape before...

Page 12: ...utomatically create about 5 seconds of non recorded part and stay in the standby state MUSIC SEARCH SYSTEM This device is a convenient system which detects the non recorded part of more than 4 seconds...

Page 13: ...ost of the treble range components distorted or lost during recording on conventional cassette decks are more faithfully recorded on the new cassette deck Note The method of measuring the time and the...

Page 14: ...length of the cable the more susceptible the system will be to the effects of external noise Keep cable lengths to 2 m or less Do not locate equipment that produces electrical noise in the vicinity o...

Page 15: ...on the heads clean the heads more often to enjoy optimum sound Cleaning the Pinchroller and the Capstan If the pinchroller or the capstan accumulate dust tape transport may become unstable resulting f...

Page 16: ...oved If the power switch is turned off in either the Turn the power switch ON again and then recording or playback mode and the unit is press the stop button stopped there may be case when the Then in...

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