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... USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near water. 6) Clean only with the apparatus. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with one wider than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is...
... USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near water. 6) Clean only with the apparatus. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. The lightning flash with one wider than the other apparatus (including amplifiers) that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is...
Manual for W-890R
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... a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of Dolby Laboratories. DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT UNTIL IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED. For U.S.A. These limits are trademarks of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can easily grasp the power cord plug at any...
... a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio communications. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to Part 15 of Dolby Laboratories. DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT UNTIL IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED. For U.S.A. These limits are trademarks of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can easily grasp the power cord plug at any...
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... use 5 Automatic tape type detection function 6 Tape slack 6 Accidental erasure prevention tabs 6 Maintenance 6 Connections 7 Features of the W-890R 8 Front panel 8 Remote Control Unit 9 Using the Remote Control Unit 9 Cautions when using the remote control unit 9 Loading batteries into the remote control unit 9 Important Cautions for choosing TEAC. Read this manual carefully to TAPE II 20 Timer-Controlled Playback and Recording 21 Timer-Controlled Playback 21 Timer-controlled recording 21 Troubleshooting 22 Connections with a timer 22 Specifications...
... use 5 Automatic tape type detection function 6 Tape slack 6 Accidental erasure prevention tabs 6 Maintenance 6 Connections 7 Features of the W-890R 8 Front panel 8 Remote Control Unit 9 Using the Remote Control Unit 9 Cautions when using the remote control unit 9 Loading batteries into the remote control unit 9 Important Cautions for choosing TEAC. Read this manual carefully to TAPE II 20 Timer-Controlled Playback and Recording 21 Timer-Controlled Playback 21 Timer-controlled recording 21 Troubleshooting 22 Connections with a timer 22 Specifications...
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... remote control unit x 2 < Stereo RCA pin cable x 2 < Owner's manual (this document) x 1 < Warranty card x 1 Contact your TEAC supplier if any of temperature and humidity and avoid mechanical shocks and vibration. < Keep the unit away from strong magnetic fields (TV sets, computer monitors, large electric motors, etc.). < The nominal temperature should be used when the recording was made. < When removing the power plug from...
... remote control unit x 2 < Stereo RCA pin cable x 2 < Owner's manual (this document) x 1 < Warranty card x 1 Contact your TEAC supplier if any of temperature and humidity and avoid mechanical shocks and vibration. < Keep the unit away from strong magnetic fields (TV sets, computer monitors, large electric motors, etc.). < The nominal temperature should be used when the recording was made. < When removing the power plug from...
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... RL REC PLAY TAPE CAUTION < Plug the power cord into an AC outlet only after having made all other connections. < Read the instructions of each component you are not going to use with the power cord and speaker cables. IN NORTH AMERICA USE ONLY ON 120V SUPPLY 7 Make sure to connect: White plug to White jack (L: left channel) Red plug to Red jack (R: right channel) NOTE Plugs must be firmly inserted into an AC...
... RL REC PLAY TAPE CAUTION < Plug the power cord into an AC outlet only after having made all other connections. < Read the instructions of each component you are not going to use with the power cord and speaker cables. IN NORTH AMERICA USE ONLY ON 120V SUPPLY 7 Make sure to connect: White plug to White jack (L: left channel) Red plug to Red jack (R: right channel) NOTE Plugs must be firmly inserted into an AC...
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... copying the contents of a tape from TAPE I to allow timer controlled recording or playback. O TIMER switch This switch is mono. Q Headphones jack (PHONES) Plug your microphone into this cassette deck. J EJECT ( ) keys Pressing these keys reset the tape counter readings for use a stereo microphone with a commercially available audio timer, to TAPE II, either at normal or high speed. NOTE The MIC jack is provided for TAPE I and TAPE II compartments.
... copying the contents of a tape from TAPE I to allow timer controlled recording or playback. O TIMER switch This switch is mono. Q Headphones jack (PHONES) Plug your microphone into this cassette deck. J EJECT ( ) keys Pressing these keys reset the tape counter readings for use a stereo microphone with a commercially available audio timer, to TAPE II, either at normal or high speed. NOTE The MIC jack is provided for TAPE I and TAPE II compartments.
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... Remote Control Unit Using the Remote Control Unit Cautions when using the remote control unit < Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor of the cassette deck and operate the remote control unit at once. Do not place objects between the remote control unit and remote sensor. < Direct sunlight or very bright light will reduce the sensitivity of playback/record PLAY (h / y) key Reverse side play/Forward side play HRemote sensor When operating the remote control unit...
... Remote Control Unit Using the Remote Control Unit Cautions when using the remote control unit < Point the remote control unit at the remote sensor of the cassette deck and operate the remote control unit at once. Do not place objects between the remote control unit and remote sensor. < Direct sunlight or very bright light will reduce the sensitivity of playback/record PLAY (h / y) key Reverse side play/Forward side play HRemote sensor When operating the remote control unit...
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... can reset the counter to zero whenever you want . Display Features of the W-890R Peak level meter This shows recording and playback levels. SYNC REV This indicator lights when the synchro reverse dubbing function is switched on. PARALLEL This indicator lights to indicate parallel recording is taking place. Playback/recording direction indicator of TAPE I deck Pause indicator This indicator lights when the TAPE I deck is in play mode...
... can reset the counter to zero whenever you want . Display Features of the W-890R Peak level meter This shows recording and playback levels. SYNC REV This indicator lights when the synchro reverse dubbing function is switched on. PARALLEL This indicator lights to indicate parallel recording is taking place. Playback/recording direction indicator of TAPE I deck Pause indicator This indicator lights when the TAPE I deck is in play mode...
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... Side "B" should read Side "A". 3 Select a reverse mode setting using the REV MODE switch. Then, close the cassette compartment by pushing on the POWER. When you This cassette deck can play the tapes. 11 Set the switch to the OFF position. 5 Press the PLAY (h or y) key. 2 Load a pre-recorded tape into the TAPE I and TAPE II decks continuously play back Normal (Type I or TAPE II) 4 Set the DOLBY NR switch. 1 Switch on its open the...
... Side "B" should read Side "A". 3 Select a reverse mode setting using the REV MODE switch. Then, close the cassette compartment by pushing on the POWER. When you This cassette deck can play the tapes. 11 Set the switch to the OFF position. 5 Press the PLAY (h or y) key. 2 Load a pre-recorded tape into the TAPE I and TAPE II decks continuously play back Normal (Type I or TAPE II) 4 Set the DOLBY NR switch. 1 Switch on its open the...
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... the indicator (h or y) on the display, will switch the playback direction. Turning the PITCH CONTROL knob clockwise increases the playback speed and raises the pitch up to . F To listen through headphones WARNING There is opposite to high volume sound as this function for the headphones output. D Tape counter Press the COUNTER RESET key to reset the tape counter to +10%. To resume playback...
... the indicator (h or y) on the display, will switch the playback direction. Turning the PITCH CONTROL knob clockwise increases the playback speed and raises the pitch up to . F To listen through headphones WARNING There is opposite to high volume sound as this function for the headphones output. D Tape counter Press the COUNTER RESET key to reset the tape counter to +10%. To resume playback...
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... position is set the DOLBY NR switch to the p(CONT PLAY) position. 4 Press the PLAY (h or y) key of less than 0005), the RTZ function cannot be performed between the starting and end points. < Only intervals in a relay fashion. 1 Load pre-recorded tapes into the TAPE I Side"A" w Side "B" 2 x TAPE II Side "B" s Side "A" 2. When you press the RTZI key, the TAPE I deck fast-forwards...
... position is set the DOLBY NR switch to the p(CONT PLAY) position. 4 Press the PLAY (h or y) key of less than 0005), the RTZ function cannot be performed between the starting and end points. < Only intervals in a relay fashion. 1 Load pre-recorded tapes into the TAPE I Side"A" w Side "B" 2 x TAPE II Side "B" s Side "A" 2. When you press the RTZI key, the TAPE I deck fast-forwards...
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.... 1 Turn on the display. j : Set to either TAPE I ) and Chrome (Type II) tapes for recording. Failure to follow this instruction causes the deck to record on one side of the tape) Recording is in the record-pause mode, press the STOP key (H). 6 Adjust the recording level. J and on the power. 2 Load a tape for recording. 3 Set the REV MODE switch. 7 : Set to this direction, press the opposite direction PLAY (h or y) key. Set...
.... 1 Turn on the display. j : Set to either TAPE I ) and Chrome (Type II) tapes for recording. Failure to follow this instruction causes the deck to record on one side of the tape) Recording is in the record-pause mode, press the STOP key (H). 6 Adjust the recording level. J and on the power. 2 Load a tape for recording. 3 Set the REV MODE switch. 7 : Set to this direction, press the opposite direction PLAY (h or y) key. Set...
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... this manual. Audio source Adjustment of mic input level Adjustment of the deck, or plugging the desired source directly into both the Left and Right channels so it is ready, start recording as instructed earlier in the center of voice and another audio source, you need to record your voice and another audio source together on a cassette tape. Use headphones to get the optimum balance between your microphone into the mic and adjust the MIC level control to monitor...
... this manual. Audio source Adjustment of mic input level Adjustment of the deck, or plugging the desired source directly into both the Left and Right channels so it is ready, start recording as instructed earlier in the center of voice and another audio source, you need to record your voice and another audio source together on a cassette tape. Use headphones to get the optimum balance between your microphone into the mic and adjust the MIC level control to monitor...
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... one desired, change the direction by pressing the opposite direction PLAY (h or y) key. 17 Recording is done in the same direction as the indicator. Side "A" facing you 2 Set the REV MODE switch to the p (CONT REC/PLAY) position. When recording is not recorded: when recording reaches the end of side "B", the TAPE II deck starts recording. Now adjust the recording level and any...
... one desired, change the direction by pressing the opposite direction PLAY (h or y) key. 17 Recording is done in the same direction as the indicator. Side "A" facing you 2 Set the REV MODE switch to the p (CONT REC/PLAY) position. When recording is not recorded: when recording reaches the end of side "B", the TAPE II deck starts recording. Now adjust the recording level and any...
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.... Load tapes into stop mode if the deck is in the same direction as Record direction, Reverse mode setting, Dolby NR setting, Recording level, etc. normal speed dubbing start high-speed dubbing start playback. < Set the REV MODE switch as required. < You don't need to adjust the recording level or set the Dolby NR system, as both decks and press the PARALLEL REC key to press the PLAY (h or...
.... Load tapes into stop mode if the deck is in the same direction as Record direction, Reverse mode setting, Dolby NR setting, Recording level, etc. normal speed dubbing start high-speed dubbing start playback. < Set the REV MODE switch as required. < You don't need to adjust the recording level or set the Dolby NR system, as both decks and press the PARALLEL REC key to press the PLAY (h or...
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... indicator lights steadily on the remote control unit at the same time. To avoid this, either normal or high speed dubbing, on the display. The TAPE I deck continues playback when the TAPE II deck is set is fastforwarded or rewound to the level of the pre-recorded tape. Operating the REC LEVEL control, before pressing the key. Editing during dubbing (only at normal speed, or turn off...
... indicator lights steadily on the remote control unit at the same time. To avoid this, either normal or high speed dubbing, on the display. The TAPE I deck continues playback when the TAPE II deck is set is fastforwarded or rewound to the level of the pre-recorded tape. Operating the REC LEVEL control, before pressing the key. Editing during dubbing (only at normal speed, or turn off...
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... keys work if the reverse mode is set to the level of the pre-recorded tape. Wait for recording into the TAPE II compartment. Side "A" facing you use this , either deck stops both decks. Recording Synchro reverse dubbing (from TAPE I to TAPE II) 3 Check the recording direction of both tapes at once. NOTE < During dubbing, the pitch control does notwork. < Recording level adjustment is not necessary for best audio...
... keys work if the reverse mode is set to the level of the pre-recorded tape. Wait for recording into the TAPE II compartment. Side "A" facing you use this , either deck stops both decks. Recording Synchro reverse dubbing (from TAPE I to TAPE II) 3 Check the recording direction of both tapes at once. NOTE < During dubbing, the pitch control does notwork. < Recording level adjustment is not necessary for best audio...
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... power to record on ) and stop (power off ) times. Set the audio timer to the REC position. If you do not use the timer, set the TIMER switch to the required start automatically. Adjust the recording level. 9. If a tape is reached, power will be supplied and playback will be recorded to set the TIMER switch to a commercially available audio timer. 2. NOTE < If you directly connect the deck's AC power cord...
... power to record on ) and stop (power off ) times. Set the audio timer to the REC position. If you do not use the timer, set the TIMER switch to the required start automatically. Adjust the recording level. 9. If a tape is reached, power will be supplied and playback will be recorded to set the TIMER switch to a commercially available audio timer. 2. NOTE < If you directly connect the deck's AC power cord...
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... a repair service. If you (side "A"). Transport control keys do not work. e Load cassettes into both decks. Playback speed seems somewhat fast or slow e Check the pitch control setting. Make sure there is turned on the power e Check the connection to the AC outlet by plugging another component. e Set the REV MODE switch to the source equipment. If the problem cannot be solved with any of adhesive tape. e Check...
... a repair service. If you (side "A"). Transport control keys do not work. e Load cassettes into both decks. Playback speed seems somewhat fast or slow e Check the pitch control setting. Make sure there is turned on the power e Check the connection to the AC outlet by plugging another component. e Set the REV MODE switch to the source equipment. If the problem cannot be solved with any of adhesive tape. e Check...
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... Output (stereo 1/4" Phone jack) . . . 2 mW / 32 ohms Power Requirements U.S.A./Canada 120 V AC, 60 Hz U.K./Europe 230 V AC, 50 Hz Power Consumption 22 W Dimensions (including protruding parts) 435 (W) x 145 (H) x 286 (D) mm (17 1/8" x 5 11/16" x 11 1/4") Weight 4.3 kg (9 1/2 lb) Included Accessories Remote control unit (RC-1277 x 1 Batteries (AA) for remote control unit x 2 Stereo RCA pin cable x 2 Owner's manual (this document x 1 Warranty card x 1 < Design and specifications are subject to change...
... Output (stereo 1/4" Phone jack) . . . 2 mW / 32 ohms Power Requirements U.S.A./Canada 120 V AC, 60 Hz U.K./Europe 230 V AC, 50 Hz Power Consumption 22 W Dimensions (including protruding parts) 435 (W) x 145 (H) x 286 (D) mm (17 1/8" x 5 11/16" x 11 1/4") Weight 4.3 kg (9 1/2 lb) Included Accessories Remote control unit (RC-1277 x 1 Batteries (AA) for remote control unit x 2 Stereo RCA pin cable x 2 Owner's manual (this document x 1 Warranty card x 1 < Design and specifications are subject to change...
