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Control Functions

Cassette Lid:

The Lid will open when the Eject Button is

pushed.

Playback Button:

Tape runs at the standard speed and when

the button is pressed, playback of the

pre-recorded tapes will commence.

Stop Button

Rewind Button:

Causes tape to move rapidly from left to

right reel. Press the "Stop" button or allow

auto-stop to function.

Fast Forward Button:

Causes tape to move rapidly from right to

left reel. When tape reaches the end, press

the "Stop" or allow auto-stop function.

Record Button:

Recording will be commenced when pushed

simultaneously with the "PLAY" Button.

Pause Button:

Used to momentarily stop the tape in

recording or playback mode. During

recording, the recording circuits remain

operative, and capstan remains in motion but

pinch roller is retracted.

Eject Button
Headphone Jack:

The headphones should have an impedance
of 8 ohm.

Peak Level Meters:

The Meters indicate a wide range from —40

dB to +5 dB, the 0 dB of which conforms to

the Dolby NR Standard Level.

Tape Start Memory Switch:

If you set the tape counter to "000" at the

start of each recording, and set the Memory

Switch to "ON" then the tape will be

rewound at the touch of the Rewind Button

to the preset point and will stop.

Index Tape Counter

Adjustment Lid Button:

When the Lid is opened, you will find the

adjustment functions for Azimuth

Alignment, Test Tone, and Pitch Control.

Tape Selector Switch:

Set to "EX" for Nakamichi EX, EX 11

tapes, and to "SX" for Nakamichi SX tape.

Be sure to use tapes having proper bias

level and equalization.

Dolby NR Switch:

Set the DOLBY NR switch to "IN" when

you playback a recorded tape made under

the Dolby NR system, or when you make

recording under it.

This system is international, and recordings
made under it can be reproduced by any

cassette tape deck equipped with the same
system, regardless of its make.

Limiter Switch:

After recorded level setting has been made,

the Peak Limiter prevents distortion from

sudden transient peaks in live recording.

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Summary of Contents for 700

Page 1: ...Nakamichi 700 3 Head Cassette Deck Operating Instructions...

Page 2: ...al very carefully so that all functions and features will fully be used with the highest performance Contents Control F u n c t i o n s 1 2 Connection 3 Playback Procedures 4 Before Recording 5 Level...

Page 3: ...ndicate a wide range from 40 dB to 5 dB the 0 dB of which conforms to the Dolby NR Standard Level Tape Start Memory Switch If you set the tape counter to 000 at the start of each recording and set the...

Page 4: ...nd playback Line Input Level Controls Mic Input Level Controls Blend Mic Level Control Adjustment Lid Blend Mic Input Jack Mic Input Jack L Mic Input Jack R Line Input Jacks DIN IN OUT Socket Line Out...

Page 5: ...DIN connector socket connect a single DIN cable between the DIN Connector socket on the rear panel of the Nakamichi 700 and its counter part on the amplifier or music system Caution Do not use the LI...

Page 6: ...t Button the cassette compartment lid will open to expose the cassette inside It is not necessary to touch the Stop Button each time you rewind or fast forward the tape during playback Also you can ch...

Page 7: ...the said device Head Maintenance 1 Playback Head No adjustment is necessary with respect to the playback head azimuth since it is adjusted prior to delivery from our factory 2 Head Cleaning All parts...

Page 8: ...o Source If away from 0 dB adjust the Test Tone Level to obtain 0 dB According to each tape to be recorded set the Tape Selector Switch to EX or SX If the levels are not within 1 dB of 0 dB adjust the...

Page 9: ...s approximately 10 higher than normal compatible with a variety of low noise high output high density formulations The SX position utilizes the high resolution 70 microsecond equalization and a specia...

Page 10: ...tape will instantly start running to record Touch the pause button whenever you want to stop the tape without cancelling the recording mode Touch the stop button to release the recording mode and the...

Page 11: ...he original source RecordMixing The Nakamichi 700 serves also as a small type mixer through 5 different individual volume controls namely Line Inputs Left and Right Microphone Inputs Left and Right an...

Page 12: ...possible to record with the needles reaching 0 dB occasionally even a bit higher depending on the type of tape in use and the type of source material being recorded without distorting the recording w...

Page 13: ...ith respect to the strength of the high frequency signals The Dolby NR circuit makes this possible For instance if high frequency signals of 40dB enter the Dolby circuit from input terminals it delive...

Page 14: ...h Connection to each part is incorrect Record head is contaminated Connection to each part is incorrect Monitor switch is set to SOURCE Playback head is contaminated Record head azimuth is not adjuste...

Page 15: ...ansistors 115 pcs Diodes 51 pcs I C s 9 pcs Input Mic Input 600 ohm 0 5 mV Blend Mic 600 ohm 0 5 mV DIN Mic I n p u t 600 ohm 0 5 mV Line 100 K ohm 100 mV EX Tape C 60 C 90 DIN Radio 26 K ohm 25 mV Ou...

Page 16: ...rned clockwise slowly If the right hand 1000 or lower hand 700 stays lit the record head alignment knob RH should be turned counter clockwise slowly When both lights are alternately flickering the rec...

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