Technics RS-TR165 Operating Instructions

Technical Specifications
HB
CASSETTE
DECK
SECTION
Deck system
Track system
Wow and flutter
0.1 % (WRMS)
Fast forward and rewind times
Stereo cassette deck
4-track, 2-channel
Approx. 110 seconds with C-60 cassette tape
Input sensitivity and impedance
(tape
deck
1)
Play
Permalloy
head
Output
voltage
and
impedance
(tape
deck
2)
Rec/play
Permalloy
head
LINE
OUT
400
mv/800
Q
Erasing
Double-gap
ferrite
head
HEADPHONES
30
mV/8
Q
Motors
LOAD
IMPEDANCE
(8
Q~600
Q)
(tape
deck
1)
Capstan/reel
table
drive
©
DC
servo
motor
(tape
deck
2)
Capstan/reel
table
drive
DC
servo
motor
Recording
system
AC
bias
Bias frequency
80 kHz
Erasing
system
AC erase
Tape speed
4.8 cm/sec.
(1-7/8 ips)
Frequency
response
(w/o
Dolby
NR)
NORMAL
20
Hz~16
kHz
@
GENERAL
cro,
20
Hz~16
kHz
METAL
20
Hz~18
kHz
Power
consumption
15
W
SIN
(signal
level
=
max
recording
level,
CrO,
type
tape)
Power
supply
AC
120
V,
60
Hz
Dolby
C
NR
on
74
dB
(CCIR)
Dimensions
(W
x
H
x
D)
430
x
136
x
290
mm
Dolby
B
NR
on
66
dB
(CCIR)
(16-15/16"
x
5-3/8"
x
11-13/32"’)
Dolby
NR
off
56
dB
(A
weighted)
Weight
4.8
kg
(10.6
Ib.)
Troubleshooting Guide
Before
requesting
service
for
this
unit,
check
the
chart
below
for
a
possible
cause
of
the
problem
you
are
experiencing.
Some
simple
checks
or
a
minor
adjustment
on
your
part
may
eliminate
the
problem
and
restore
proper
operation.
If
you
are
in
doubt
about
some
of
the
check
points,
or
if
the
remedies
indicated
in
the
chart
do
not
solve
the
problem,
refer
to
the
directory
of
Authorized
Service
Centers
(enclosed
with
this
unit)
to
locate
a
convenient
service
center,
or
consult
your
Technics
dealer
for
instructions.
(In U.S.A. consult MSC Authorized Servicenters for detailed instructions.)
Problem
Probable cause(s)
Suggested remedy
While using the tape deck
Tape moves but no sound is
heard.
The volume control of the amplifier is set to its
minimum position.
e Adjust the volume control to the desired level.
The input selector of the amplifier is not set to
the ‘‘tape” position.
¢ Set to the “tape” position.
Distorted sound. The recording level is too high.
* Select the appropriate recording level while
recording.
Previously recorded sound
has not been erased.
Erase head is dirty.
© Clean the head.
Sound output is hoarse or
unsteady.
Heads are dirty
¢ Clean the heads.
Tape is damaged.
¢ Try operation with a new cassette; if there is no
problem with the new cassette, discard the
damaged cassette.
Poor sound quality
(especially in the high treble
and low bass ranges)
The correct Dolby noise-reduction button is not
selected.
© Set it to the correct position.
Sound is low, poor tone,
intermittent sound, noise.
Heads, capstan and/or pinch roller are dirty or
| tape is damaged.
¢
Clean
the
heads,
capstan
and/or
pinch
roller,
or
try
a new
cassette.
Recording is not possible.
The recording level control is at the ‘‘O’’ position. ¢
Select
the
appropriate
recording
level.
One of the edit-recording tape-speed indicators is
illuminated.
e Switch OFF (by pressing the corresponding edit-
recording tape-speed button) whichever edit-
recording tape-speed indicator is illuminated.
The tape deck does not
respond to the synchro edit
function.
| The synchro edit cable is not connected to the
compact disc player.
Connect
the
synchro
edit
cable
to
the
compact
disc
player.
The audio cables are not connected.
© Connect the audio cables to the receiver or
amplifier.
Operation by remote
control transmitter is not
possible.
The remote control cable is not connected.
©
Connect
the
remote
control
cable.
The audio cables are not connected.
45
©
Connect
the
audio
cables
to
the
receiver
or
amplifier.

Technics RS-TR165 Specifications

General

Brand	Technics
Model	RS-TR165
Category	Cassette Player
Language	English