Operating Instructions
Page 1
STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK DRM-555 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MODE D'EMPLOI INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACION PRECISION AUDIO COMPONENT/CASSETTE TAPE DECK DRM-555 EJECT 5 HIGH SPEED DUBBING SYSTEM TIMER REC OFF PLAY. ¢ON £OFF AUTO REVERSE dB -40 -30 -20 -10 -5 -3 -1 L R 0 +1 +3 +5 +10 ,¤,, REMOTE SENSOR DOLBY ...
STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK DRM-555 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MODE D'EMPLOI INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACION PRECISION AUDIO COMPONENT/CASSETTE TAPE DECK DRM-555 EJECT 5 HIGH SPEED DUBBING SYSTEM TIMER REC OFF PLAY. ¢ON £OFF AUTO REVERSE dB -40 -30 -20 -10 -5 -3 -1 L R 0 +1 +3 +5 +10 ,¤,, REMOTE SENSOR DOLBY ...
Operating Instructions
Page 2
...plug attachment and not by pulling the cord. 2. Do not place anything inside Do not place metal objects or spill liquid inside the cassette tape deck. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du ... NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). DRM-555 Serial No. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of your DENON DEALER. 3. Please, record and retain the Model name and serial number of the Canadian Interference-Causing ...
...plug attachment and not by pulling the cord. 2. Do not place anything inside Do not place metal objects or spill liquid inside the cassette tape deck. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du ... NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). DRM-555 Serial No. This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of your DENON DEALER. 3. Please, record and retain the Model name and serial number of the Canadian Interference-Causing ...
Operating Instructions
Page 5
...TAPE-1 RED DRM-555 WHITE L R RED LINE OUT IN WHITE L L R LINE LINE OUT IN R RED SYNCHRO VOLTAGE SELECTOR 115V 230V PRESET This jack is placed near an amplifier, TV or tuner, noise (induced hum) or beat interference may result, especially during FM or AM reception. DENON proudly presents this advanced tape deck... Timer Recording 2 Optional Remote Controllable CONNECTION • Leave your entire system (including this cassette deck) turned off until all connections between two or more tape decks. Caution: A mechanical sound is heard the first time the power switch is set to...
...TAPE-1 RED DRM-555 WHITE L R RED LINE OUT IN WHITE L L R LINE LINE OUT IN R RED SYNCHRO VOLTAGE SELECTOR 115V 230V PRESET This jack is placed near an amplifier, TV or tuner, noise (induced hum) or beat interference may result, especially during FM or AM reception. DENON proudly presents this advanced tape deck... Timer Recording 2 Optional Remote Controllable CONNECTION • Leave your entire system (including this cassette deck) turned off until all connections between two or more tape decks. Caution: A mechanical sound is heard the first time the power switch is set to...
Operating Instructions
Page 6
... encoded recordings of 8 to the DRA Series operating instructions. t Remote Sensor (REMOTE SENSOR) • With the cassette deck the remote control unit is the knob to adjust the recording level balance between the left and right channels. y ...then press the Eject button (EJECT 5). w Eject Button (EJECT 5 ) • Press this switch to "B" or "C". ENGLISH NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS we r PRECISION AUDIO COMPONENT/CASSETTE TAPE DECK DRM-555 EJECT 5 HIGH SPEED DUBBING SYSTEM TIMER REC OFF PLAY. ¢ON £OFF AUTO REVERSE q o !1 t y u i !0 !2 dB -40 -30 -20 -10 -5...
... encoded recordings of 8 to the DRA Series operating instructions. t Remote Sensor (REMOTE SENSOR) • With the cassette deck the remote control unit is the knob to adjust the recording level balance between the left and right channels. y ...then press the Eject button (EJECT 5). w Eject Button (EJECT 5 ) • Press this switch to "B" or "C". ENGLISH NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS we r PRECISION AUDIO COMPONENT/CASSETTE TAPE DECK DRM-555 EJECT 5 HIGH SPEED DUBBING SYSTEM TIMER REC OFF PLAY. ¢ON £OFF AUTO REVERSE q o !1 t y u i !0 !2 dB -40 -30 -20 -10 -5...
Operating Instructions
Page 7
... L R 0 +1 +3 +5 +10 MPX SYNC MEMO MPX Filter Indicator Remote Control Indicator Tape Counter Synchro Rec Indicator (See page 12) Memory Indicator CASSETTE TAPES 2 Handling Precautions • C-120 cassette tapes C-120 cassette tapes are not recommended as they will start recording. Side A Erasure prevention tab for side A ...around the capstan or pinch roller. • Tape Slack Before putting a tape into the deck, take up when the corresponding button is pressed, the deck enters the recording pause mode. This precaution prevents the tape from forward "1" to : • Extremely ...
... L R 0 +1 +3 +5 +10 MPX SYNC MEMO MPX Filter Indicator Remote Control Indicator Tape Counter Synchro Rec Indicator (See page 12) Memory Indicator CASSETTE TAPES 2 Handling Precautions • C-120 cassette tapes C-120 cassette tapes are not recommended as they will start recording. Side A Erasure prevention tab for side A ...around the capstan or pinch roller. • Tape Slack Before putting a tape into the deck, take up when the corresponding button is pressed, the deck enters the recording pause mode. This precaution prevents the tape from forward "1" to : • Extremely ...
Operating Instructions
Page 8
Detection holes for metal tape Detection holes for chrome tape PRECISION AUDIO COMPONENT/CASSETTE TAPE DECK DRM-555 EJECT 5 HIGH SPEED DUBBING SYSTEM TIMER REC OFF PLAY. ¢ON £OFF AUTO REVERSE dB -40 -30 -20 -10 -5 -3 -1 L R 0 ...by detection of the tape type detections holes in the cassette housing. • If a tape without tape type detection holes is used at the time of tape transport. e Load the cassette tape and close the cassette compartment cover. ENGLISH AUTOMATIC TAPE SELECTION This Stereo Cassette Deck contains an automatic tape selector which operation steps...
Detection holes for metal tape Detection holes for chrome tape PRECISION AUDIO COMPONENT/CASSETTE TAPE DECK DRM-555 EJECT 5 HIGH SPEED DUBBING SYSTEM TIMER REC OFF PLAY. ¢ON £OFF AUTO REVERSE dB -40 -30 -20 -10 -5 -3 -1 L R 0 ...by detection of the tape type detections holes in the cassette housing. • If a tape without tape type detection holes is used at the time of tape transport. e Load the cassette tape and close the cassette compartment cover. ENGLISH AUTOMATIC TAPE SELECTION This Stereo Cassette Deck contains an automatic tape selector which operation steps...
Operating Instructions
Page 9
... are operated nearby. • REV. i Press the Stop button ( 2 STOP) to remove the cassette by detecting comparatively long, blank sections approximately 4 to repeat playback of both tape sides will be repeated 5 times and then stop the playback. • In the continuous playback mode ...current selection (REVIEW): Press the Play button (PLAY), and press the Fast Rewind button ( 6 ) when the tape is travelling in the reverse ( ) direction. The deck will skip the rest of the current selection and automatically resume play from the beginning of pianissimo (softly played music). ...
... are operated nearby. • REV. i Press the Stop button ( 2 STOP) to remove the cassette by detecting comparatively long, blank sections approximately 4 to repeat playback of both tape sides will be repeated 5 times and then stop the playback. • In the continuous playback mode ...current selection (REVIEW): Press the Play button (PLAY), and press the Fast Rewind button ( 6 ) when the tape is travelling in the reverse ( ) direction. The deck will skip the rest of the current selection and automatically resume play from the beginning of pianissimo (softly played music). ...
Operating Instructions
Page 10
... to set too low, soft passages will happen in the following cases: 1. Guideline for making well balanced recordings. w Load the cassette tape. (Check that the erasure prevention tabs of recording will be marked by mistake. If the Play button (PLAY) and Rec/Rec Mute... receiver to the ¢ ON position. On the other hand, if the recording level is pressed while the 4 indicator lights, recording starts. 2. PRECISION AUDIO COMPONENT/CASSETTE TAPE DECK DRM-555 EJECT 5 HIGH SPEED DUBBING SYSTEM TIMER REC OFF PLAY. ¢ON £OFF AUTO REVERSE dB -40 -30 -20 -10 -5 -3 -1 L R 0 ...
... to set too low, soft passages will happen in the following cases: 1. Guideline for making well balanced recordings. w Load the cassette tape. (Check that the erasure prevention tabs of recording will be marked by mistake. If the Play button (PLAY) and Rec/Rec Mute... receiver to the ¢ ON position. On the other hand, if the recording level is pressed while the 4 indicator lights, recording starts. 2. PRECISION AUDIO COMPONENT/CASSETTE TAPE DECK DRM-555 EJECT 5 HIGH SPEED DUBBING SYSTEM TIMER REC OFF PLAY. ¢ON £OFF AUTO REVERSE dB -40 -30 -20 -10 -5 -3 -1 L R 0 ...
Operating Instructions
Page 11
...CrO2 and Metal tape. The display is initially set to assist you can record tapes with another 5 seconds. At the center stop-click position, the deck is equipped with ... Stop button ( 2 STOP). Counterclockwise OUTPUT LEVEL (dB) Clockwise FREQUENCY (Hz) DIMMER ADJUSTMENT With the DRM-555, the brightness of blank space: Press the Rec Pause button ( 3 REC PAUSE). If the resulting ...Rec Mute button (REC/REC MUTE) ( 4 ) from the recording standby mode. The DENON cassette deck is set to increase bias current. ENGLISH 2 RECORDING BIAS ADJUSTMENT For best recording results, ...
...CrO2 and Metal tape. The display is initially set to assist you can record tapes with another 5 seconds. At the center stop-click position, the deck is equipped with ... Stop button ( 2 STOP). Counterclockwise OUTPUT LEVEL (dB) Clockwise FREQUENCY (Hz) DIMMER ADJUSTMENT With the DRM-555, the brightness of blank space: Press the Rec Pause button ( 3 REC PAUSE). If the resulting ...Rec Mute button (REC/REC MUTE) ( 4 ) from the recording standby mode. The DENON cassette deck is set to increase bias current. ENGLISH 2 RECORDING BIAS ADJUSTMENT For best recording results, ...
Operating Instructions
Page 12
...jack (SYNCHRO) Connection connect the Synchro jack (SYNCHRO) with a DENON CD player which the recording pause mode is cancelled for both the cassette deck and CD player. Use the connection cord supplied with this cassette deck. • Switch on your amplifier or receiver and the CD...The "SYNC" indicator flashes on the cassette deck and the synchronized recording mode is possible on the CD player. CD player LINE OUT RL DRM-555 SYNCHRO Power supply outlet L R LINE LINE OUT IN SYNCHRO PRECISION AUDIO COMPONENT/CASSETTE TAPE DECK DRM-555 EJECT 5 HIGH SPEED DUBBING SYSTEM TIMER...
...jack (SYNCHRO) Connection connect the Synchro jack (SYNCHRO) with a DENON CD player which the recording pause mode is cancelled for both the cassette deck and CD player. Use the connection cord supplied with this cassette deck. • Switch on your amplifier or receiver and the CD...The "SYNC" indicator flashes on the cassette deck and the synchronized recording mode is possible on the CD player. CD player LINE OUT RL DRM-555 SYNCHRO Power supply outlet L R LINE LINE OUT IN SYNCHRO PRECISION AUDIO COMPONENT/CASSETTE TAPE DECK DRM-555 EJECT 5 HIGH SPEED DUBBING SYSTEM TIMER...
Operating Instructions
Page 13
... within -5 counts in the forward ( ) direction (from to " ") and to within +5 counts in the reverse ( ) direction (from to locate a particular point on the tape. TAPE COUNTER AND MEMORY STOP ENGLISH REMOTE SENSOR dB -40 -30 -20 -10 -5 -3 -1 L R 0 +1 +3 +5 +10 MPX SYNC MEMO DOLBY NR B OFF C RESET ...Reset button (RESET) to reset the counter to 2) By using the Play, Fast Forward or Fast Rewind functions, the reading of any other deck. 2) MEMORY STOP Operation (1) During recording or playback, the Memory Stop feature can be used to After this, several seconds are required for ...
... within -5 counts in the forward ( ) direction (from to " ") and to within +5 counts in the reverse ( ) direction (from to locate a particular point on the tape. TAPE COUNTER AND MEMORY STOP ENGLISH REMOTE SENSOR dB -40 -30 -20 -10 -5 -3 -1 L R 0 +1 +3 +5 +10 MPX SYNC MEMO DOLBY NR B OFF C RESET ...Reset button (RESET) to reset the counter to 2) By using the Play, Fast Forward or Fast Rewind functions, the reading of any other deck. 2) MEMORY STOP Operation (1) During recording or playback, the Memory Stop feature can be used to After this, several seconds are required for ...
Operating Instructions
Page 15
... the heads. Bring the demagnetizer near them . 3. However Dolby C NR is a much more faithfully recorded on the new DENON cassette deck. Features of the Dolby HX-PRO Headroom Extension System (1) Performance of Normal and CrO2 tapes can also be demagnetized at least 30 cm away from your dealer.) 2 How to very close of that...
... the heads. Bring the demagnetizer near them . 3. However Dolby C NR is a much more faithfully recorded on the new DENON cassette deck. Features of the Dolby HX-PRO Headroom Extension System (1) Performance of Normal and CrO2 tapes can also be demagnetized at least 30 cm away from your dealer.) 2 How to very close of that...
Operating Instructions
Page 16
...dirty. • Heads are dirty. • Tape is malfunctioning. 1. High frequency range (treble) is not loaded properly. • Defective cassette. Fast Forward, Rewind Time Approx. 110 sec. If the tape deck still does not function properly, check the symptom ...by Bang & Olufsen. ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING Check the following before you draw the conclusion that your DENON dealer. SPECIFICATIONS Type Vertical tape loading; 4-track 2-channel stereo cassette tape deck Heads Play back head x 1 recording/playback head x 1 Erase head (Double-gap ferrite) x 1...
...dirty. • Heads are dirty. • Tape is malfunctioning. 1. High frequency range (treble) is not loaded properly. • Defective cassette. Fast Forward, Rewind Time Approx. 110 sec. If the tape deck still does not function properly, check the symptom ...by Bang & Olufsen. ENGLISH TROUBLESHOOTING Check the following before you draw the conclusion that your DENON dealer. SPECIFICATIONS Type Vertical tape loading; 4-track 2-channel stereo cassette tape deck Heads Play back head x 1 recording/playback head x 1 Erase head (Double-gap ferrite) x 1...