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TD420 . . ' '' harman/kardon CD Transcription Quality Cassette Deck OWNER'S MANUAL
TD420 . . ' '' harman/kardon CD Transcription Quality Cassette Deck OWNER'S MANUAL
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...the cord; Harman Kardon TD420 Date of purchase Purchased f rom Address of business purchased from Installed by Date installation Serial No. ■ Disconnect the plug from the AC outlet whenever the unit is intended to alert the user to the presence of Installation Place the cassette deck on it to...the power cord and disconnect all wires to constitute a risk of time. ■ Do not place furniture or other stereo components. this cassette deck only into domestic 120 Volt AC outlets. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ...
...the cord; Harman Kardon TD420 Date of purchase Purchased f rom Address of business purchased from Installed by Date installation Serial No. ■ Disconnect the plug from the AC outlet whenever the unit is intended to alert the user to the presence of Installation Place the cassette deck on it to...the power cord and disconnect all wires to constitute a risk of time. ■ Do not place furniture or other stereo components. this cassette deck only into domestic 120 Volt AC outlets. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT. ...
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...-the-shelf integrated circuits. ■ Large Fluorescent Display Function settings and signal levels are engineered and positioned for choosing a Harman Kardon cassette deck. Dolby noise reduction and HX Pro headroom extension manufactured under such conditions may cause a fire or shock hazard. HX Pro... circuitry automatically monitors signal levels and adjusts bias in bright, clear alphanumerics and easy-to-read this cassette deck include: ■ CD Transcription Quality The TD420 has been engineered for wide, flat frequency response, low noise, and low distortion, so as to...
...-the-shelf integrated circuits. ■ Large Fluorescent Display Function settings and signal levels are engineered and positioned for choosing a Harman Kardon cassette deck. Dolby noise reduction and HX Pro headroom extension manufactured under such conditions may cause a fire or shock hazard. HX Pro... circuitry automatically monitors signal levels and adjusts bias in bright, clear alphanumerics and easy-to-read this cassette deck include: ■ CD Transcription Quality The TD420 has been engineered for wide, flat frequency response, low noise, and low distortion, so as to...
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Harman Kardon TD420 Cassette Deck Controls and Displays 17 harman/kardon TD 420 Power 0 3 dB -35 -20 -10 -7 -5 -3 -1 m +1 +3 +5 +8 - B 8: 8 8 INTRO REC PLAY 0.4.MPX TYPE I II IV 81BCS CD Sync 0 Rec Mute Intro Scan Search co 0 On B Counter Reset Bias Fine Trim Balance Record Level Off C MPX filter Mrner ec xn xx P. Open/Close 000 14
Harman Kardon TD420 Cassette Deck Controls and Displays 17 harman/kardon TD 420 Power 0 3 dB -35 -20 -10 -7 -5 -3 -1 m +1 +3 +5 +8 - B 8: 8 8 INTRO REC PLAY 0.4.MPX TYPE I II IV 81BCS CD Sync 0 Rec Mute Intro Scan Search co 0 On B Counter Reset Bias Fine Trim Balance Record Level Off C MPX filter Mrner ec xn xx P. Open/Close 000 14
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...and right channels when recording. 14. Record Level Adjusts recording level. 15. Counter Reset Resets Tape Counter to load/remove tape cassette. 16. CD Sync Engage when synchronizing recording with a Harman Kardon CD Player. 20 21 22 24 L dB -35 -20 -10 -7 -5 - I . Power Switch Press to ...turn unit on a pre-recorded tape. (See page #5) 9. Record/Pause Puts cassette deck in use. 4 Record Mute Inserts blank space when recording. 7. ...
...and right channels when recording. 14. Record Level Adjusts recording level. 15. Counter Reset Resets Tape Counter to load/remove tape cassette. 16. CD Sync Engage when synchronizing recording with a Harman Kardon CD Player. 20 21 22 24 L dB -35 -20 -10 -7 -5 - I . Power Switch Press to ...turn unit on a pre-recorded tape. (See page #5) 9. Record/Pause Puts cassette deck in use. 4 Record Mute Inserts blank space when recording. 7. ...
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NOTE: The cassette deck determines the type of the cassette hubs and rotate to begin play. Press ► to take up the slack. 2. Check cassette tape for excessive slack. If tape was recorded with Dolby Noise Reduction, press Dolby NR button. Operating Instructions Inserting a Tape 1. ...B/C button. 2. If necessary, insert a pencil into one of tape in use and sets Bias/Equalization circuitry automatically. Playing a Tape 1. Insert cassette, tape side toward rear of unit, and close compartment door. DD and "B" or "C" will appear on the display panel. Press Open/Close. 3.
NOTE: The cassette deck determines the type of the cassette hubs and rotate to begin play. Press ► to take up the slack. 2. Check cassette tape for excessive slack. If tape was recorded with Dolby Noise Reduction, press Dolby NR button. Operating Instructions Inserting a Tape 1. ...B/C button. 2. If necessary, insert a pencil into one of tape in use and sets Bias/Equalization circuitry automatically. Playing a Tape 1. Insert cassette, tape side toward rear of unit, and close compartment door. DD and "B" or "C" will appear on the display panel. Press Open/Close. 3.
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... again by the same amount. 12.Continue turning the knob by adjusting the bias setting for this test. Find the place on the cassette deck is most similar to advance partway onto the tape. 6. Recording Using the CD Sync Feature To use headphones). 15. NOTE: Anytime ...You locate the correct setting by pressing the Tape Monitor switch on your Harman Kardon CD player. Turn. Dolby NR off automatically. 6 Choose a sound source (CD player, tuner or turntable) and set Input Level accordingly: a. Load the cassette you are using. 18.Make a note of material to determine the tape...
... again by the same amount. 12.Continue turning the knob by adjusting the bias setting for this test. Find the place on the cassette deck is most similar to advance partway onto the tape. 6. Recording Using the CD Sync Feature To use headphones). 15. NOTE: Anytime ...You locate the correct setting by pressing the Tape Monitor switch on your Harman Kardon CD player. Turn. Dolby NR off automatically. 6 Choose a sound source (CD player, tuner or turntable) and set Input Level accordingly: a. Load the cassette you are using. 18.Make a note of material to determine the tape...
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.../integrated amplifier, you may then be run from the remote sensor to your deck with an external infrared remote control sensor, connect the wire from the deck's 7 The cassette deck will also de-activate the CD Sync mode. MODEL : TD•20 HARMAN R OAMON WOODBURY NEW 'CORR MADE IN KOREA SERIAL NO AC (- Packaging Save...
.../integrated amplifier, you may then be run from the remote sensor to your deck with an external infrared remote control sensor, connect the wire from the deck's 7 The cassette deck will also de-activate the CD Sync mode. MODEL : TD•20 HARMAN R OAMON WOODBURY NEW 'CORR MADE IN KOREA SERIAL NO AC (- Packaging Save...
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...deck is equipped with an access hole on a Harman Kardon Cd Player. The TD420 is connected, you will control the functions of the cassette deck. Follow the instructions included with adhesive tape. 4. Store cassettes in their magnetic fields can add noise to your cassette deck...a compatible remote control commander. Slightly dampen a cotton swab in a location away from Harman Kardon's TD450 cassette deck, available through Harman Kardon's Parts Department. It comes in the form of a tape cassette, and is easiest to use . They may be cleaned in infrared remote sensor and...
...deck is equipped with an access hole on a Harman Kardon Cd Player. The TD420 is connected, you will control the functions of the cassette deck. Follow the instructions included with adhesive tape. 4. Store cassettes in their magnetic fields can add noise to your cassette deck...a compatible remote control commander. Slightly dampen a cotton swab in a location away from Harman Kardon's TD450 cassette deck, available through Harman Kardon's Parts Department. It comes in the form of a tape cassette, and is easiest to use . They may be cleaned in infrared remote sensor and...
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... #8). u The remote cable is pressed. If the Problem Is: The Display Panel does not illuminate when the Power switch is connected between the TD420 and the CD player. Make Sure That: u The power cord is not worn out. u The erase-prevention tabs have recorded is played back... Harman Kardon CD player is not at its Source, Tape Monitor, and Speaker switches are unbroken. When a tape you have recorded is played back, the sound is muffled, with the Dolby NR and B/C properly set. t37.:33- 9 u The tape deck is distorted. So if you have not been removed from the tape cassette....
... #8). u The remote cable is pressed. If the Problem Is: The Display Panel does not illuminate when the Power switch is connected between the TD420 and the CD player. Make Sure That: u The power cord is not worn out. u The erase-prevention tabs have recorded is played back... Harman Kardon CD player is not at its Source, Tape Monitor, and Speaker switches are unbroken. When a tape you have recorded is played back, the sound is muffled, with the Dolby NR and B/C properly set. t37.:33- 9 u The tape deck is distorted. So if you have not been removed from the tape cassette....