Philips FC 880 - Installation

English
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the Philips FC880 Stereo cassette
deck for your audio system.
This cassette deck incorporates a number of features designed
to enhance your enjoyment of your favorite audio programs.
Please read these operating instructions carefully. We
recommend that you read the entire owner’s manual before
you attempt to connect or operate the unit.
After you have read the contents of this manual, we suggest
that you make all system connections before you attempt to
operate the unit.
INSTALLATION
e After unpacking remove all protective materials.
@ Do not leave the equipment and the cassettes for any length
of time in direct sunlight or other places where high temperatures
can occur, such as in the vicinity of heating apparatus.
@ Do not expose the equipment to humidity or rain.
@
This
unit
is
equipped
with
microprocessors.
Static
electricity,
for
example,
may
sometimes
cause
interference.
You
can
correct
this
by
switching
off
the
mains
switch
for
30
seconds.
@
Always
place
the
cassette
deck
on
a
horizontal
surface.
@ If your cassette deck is placed on or close to other equipment,
hum may sometimes occur. A different position can eliminate
the interference.
FEATURES
1. Dolby HX-Pro
The Dolby HX-Pro system dramatically expands the tape
recording performance and greatly improves the high-
frequency recording oharacteristic.
With an ordinary fixed bias recording circuitry, the use of a
low bias can improve the high-frequency MOL, but increases
the overail distortion. On the other hand, a high bias can
reduce distortion, but the high-frequency MOL is degraded.
As a result, in case the recorded music contains a large
amount of high-frequency component, the effects of the
high-frequency cornponent and fixed bias are multiplied
resulting in over-bias, which degrades the high-frequency
saturation level. This tendency is worsened when the
recording level is high.
To avoid this situation, the Dolby HX-Pro system detects
the high-frequency component contained in the signal to
be recorded and controls the recording bias accordingly.
The saturation level characteristic is improved by reducing
the bias high-frequencies, while maintaining the effective
bias for the middle and iow frequencies.
This makes it possible to obtain reproduction performance
with headroorn close to that of Metal tapes, from normal-
position tapes.
It is to be noted that, unlike noise reduction systems, the
Dolby HX-Pro system is a recording bias adjustment system
which
functions
only
during
recording.
Consequently,
cassettes recorded with the Dolby HX-Pro system can be
played back at any other cassette deck.
2. Dolby B and C noiso roduction systems
The
Dolby
NR
(Noise
Reduction),
systems
reinforce
low-
level
signals
in
the
high
and
middle
frequencies
to
a
certain
extent during recording, and attenuate these signals to the
same extent during playback. As a result, the signal as
recorded is reproduced, except that the tape hiss usually
generated in tape recording is largely reduced.
The principle of the Dolby C NR system is similar to that of
the previously-released B type but, while the B type reduces
noise by about 10 dB, the new C type achieves about 20
dB reduction, which is three times greater.
Note:
The [tpIrt effect of Dolby B and C NR systems is obtained
only when the same type of NR system is used in both
recording and playback. If one is used only in recording or
playback, or if different types are used in recording and
playback, the high frequencies will be degraded, causing
unnatural sound.
3. MPX filter
Switch the MPX (Multiplex) filter ON when recording FM
radio broadcasts.
The MPX filter suppresses the 19 kHz pilot signal contained
in the FM transmission and thereby prevents Dolby NR
malfunction.
4. Digital Peak Level indicator and Memory Call function
The input level of the recording signal is quantized by an
8-bit A/D converter, and displayed digitally in real time in
the range from 0 dB to +12 dB in 1 dB steps.
When the ‘DISPLAY’ button is pressed, the maximum
peak level is indicated by a flashing displayuntil the button
is pressed again.
This facilitates recording level setting so that the recording
can make full use of the tape performance.
5. Programmed Playback and Programmed Dubbing
Up to sixteen music tracks selected from the just fifteen
tracks on a tape can be programmed in any desired order
and played back. The programme can also be recorded on
another tape in Programmed Dubbing.
5. Parallel Recording and Continuous Recording
Using both decks, simultaneous recording (Parallel Recording)
and sequential recording (Continuous Recording) are possible.
7. Quick Reverse
An infrared sensor detects the beginning of the leader
tape and reverses the tape quickly.
CONNECTIONS
Figure 1
For safety reasons it is necessary to consult your dealer for
the connection of equipment without a recorder connection
e.g. TVs.
@ ‘L-OUT and R-OUT' line outputs
For connecting the cassette deck to the inputs ‘TAPE 1.
L+R IN’ or ‘TAPE 2 L+R IN’ of the amplifier.
@) ‘L-IN and R-IN’ line inputs
For connecting the cassette deck to the outputs ‘TAPE 1
L-R OUT’ or ‘TAPE 2 L+R OUT’ of the amplifier.
© In and output for remote control ‘REMOTE CONT. BUS
IN/OUT’
Socket © 'IN’ can be connected with the ‘REMOTE OUT’
of your amplifier, if this is equipped with a corresponding
socket for remote control. Socket © ‘OUT’ can be inter-
connected with your tuner, record player or compact disc
player if this is equipped with a corresponding socket for
remote control.
© Mains cable
For connecting the cassette deck to the mains.
The type plate is located on the rear of the deck.
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