INTRODUCTION
TO
THE
UTILIZATION
OF
THIS
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
To
satisfy the information needs of experienced
technicians
as
weil
as
users with limited techni-
cal know-how. the instructions contained
in
this
operating guide have been arranged into sec-
tions
of
corresponding detail. The first section
of
this operating guide
is
of interest to all users. It
contains information on pre-operational checks.
for putting the machine into operation. and
an
in-
dex of the front-panel controls. The second sec-
tion contains a concise operating description
which pravides sufficient detail for the experi-
enced practitioner.
At
the end of this section you
will find a detailed function description of each
control.
Tho third section
is
specifically addressed to
those users. whose experience
so
far has been li-
mited to non-professional equipment and there-
fore need to familiarize themselves with the fea-
tures provided by professional audio engineer-
ing equipment.
The fourth section can be considered
as
appen-
dix to the preceding chapters.lt concentrates on
special applications relating to playback. syn-
chronous mode. or echo mode. These modes of
operation should
only
be
considered after the
standard operating procedures
of
the tape deck
have been thoroughly studied.
The fifth section contains remarks about mainte-
nance and amplifier calibrations.
When
consulting this operating instructions. al-
ways fold outthe double page atthe beginning of
this manual. It provides
an
overview of the va-
rious controls. The index numbers of the illustra-
tions are also referred to
in
the instructions.ln this
manner it wi
11
be much easier to locate the corre-
sponding contral .
We
suggest that you carefully study the fold-out
double page while sitting
in
frant of the tape deck
in
order to familiarize yourself with the layout of
the machine.
TAPE
DECK
REVOX
PR99
MK
11
The Revox PR99 MK
II
Series
is
an
easy to oper-
ate tape deck. designed forthe multiple needs of
the broadcast studio or demanding non-profes-
sional
use.
Maintenance and calibration
are
easy
to perform because the corresponding connec-
tions and controls are accessible fram the front.
Fader start operation and remote control are
available
as
options for the PR99 MK
11.
Design
concept
- 19" standard chassis or 19" case for rack mounting
- Hardened aluminium front plate for tape transport and ampli-
fier
- 3-motor direct drive tape transport system
-
Tape
tension switchable
tQ
match hub diameter
- Increased tape tension during fast
wind
allows use of single
sided spoals
- Headblock assembly mounted on the same plane
as
controls.
hence more easily accesSlble
- Edit and dump editing selec1able
- Synchronous operation;
in
record mode. one channel can
be
switched to ·playback from recordmg head"
- Real-time counter
-
Tape
speed variable ± 7 semitones
- Remote contro'l connectors for:
Fader start (front-panel controis interlocked)
All tape transport functlons remotely controllable
Tape
speed variable
(±7
semitones)
- Front-panel controls logically divided between record and re-
produce functions
-
Ba
1lanced inputs and outputs switchable via level control
- Audio adjustments externally accesslble
- Headphones volume adjustable even
with
calibrated output
level
- Level, metering via 2 illuminated VU meters equipped
with
inertialess peak level indicator LEDs
The remote contral unit and a balanced microphone input are
available
as
options.
In
addition to the basic version. the following models are avail-
able
Tape
deck
REVOX
PR99 MK
II
MONO
REVOX
PR99 MK
11
in
console
REVOX
PR99 MK
11
with
monitor
REVOX
PR99 MK
11
carrying ca
se
Standard
accessories:
Power cord. operating instructions. set of circuit diagrams. set of
fuses (500
mAT.
800
mAT.
1
AT.
1.6
AT).
one connector each for
capstan control. tape drive. fader start and monrtor
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