Technics RS-TR979 Operating Instructions

Playback
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About the reverse mode
The reverse function on this unit has three modes ( z zl , CSD,
CiO). Read the descriptions below and select the mode as
desired. (Refer to step 4 on page 9.)
— Select this mode to play back only one side of a
cassette tape.
(The “ nZ " reverse-mode indicator will then illuminate.)
When the playback of the selected side has finished, tape
movement will stop automatically.
CZ3 Select this mode to play back both sides of a cassette
tape continuously.
(The "ctD” reverse-mode indicator will then Illuminate.)
This playback will continue eight times or until the stop but¬
ton is pressed.
(One "time” is counted when side “B” of the tape finishes
playback. If playback is started from side "B”, side "A” will
play only seven times.)
CO Select this mode to play back both sides of cassette
tapes In decks 1 and 2 continuously.
(This is called “series playback”.)
CThe "CO" reverse-mode indicator will then illuminate.)
This mode is convenient for enjoyment of a long period of
uninterrupted background music.
Both sides (from side "A” to side “B") of the tape in deck t
are played first, and then both sides of the tape in deck 2.
This playback will continue eight times or until the stop but¬
ton is pressed. (One “time” is counted when side “B” of the
tape in deck 2 finishes playback. If playback is started from
deck 2, the tape in deck 1 will play only seven times.
Likewise, if playback is started from side "B" of the tape in
deck 1, side “A” of the tape in deck 1 will be played only
seven times.)
About the Dolby noise-reduction
recording/playback system _
The Dolby noise-reduction system is a system designed to effec¬
tively reduce the annoying high-frequency "hissing" noise typical¬
ly heard from tapes if this system is not used. During recording,
the system functions to increase the level of the high-frequency
part of the sound, and then, during playback, that same portion is
weakened and returned to the previous level.
This unit includes two types of Dolby noise-reduction systems,
the Dolby B NR-type and C NR-type.
Dolby B-type noise-reduction
Noise is reduced to about one-third.
Use this system when playing back tapes recorded by the Dolby-
B noise-reduction system, such as prerecorded music tapes, etc.
Dolby C-type noise-reduction
Noise is reduced to about one-tenth.
Use this system for the recording and playback of sound sources
that have a wide dynamic range and good tone quality, such as
FM broadcasts of live performances, etc., and for playing back
such tapes.
About the Dolby HX-Pro headroom
extension system _
By functioning to improve the maximum output level of the tape’s
high-frequency range, this system permits recordings without a
drop of the level of the sound source’s high-frequency range. In
addition, by using the system in parallel with this unit's noise-
reduction system, recording and playback with a greatly extend¬
ed dynamic range is possible.
Dolby noise reduction and HX Pro headroom extension
manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licens¬
ing Corporation. HX Pro originated by Bang & Olufsen.
"DOLBY", the doubie-D symbol CD and "HX PRO" are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
About the tape/llnear counter
COUNTER 1
RESET MODE
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Tape counter buttons
(on both decks)
The linear counter of this unit does not function as a clock.
Depending on the length of the tape used, the diameter of the
cassette’s hubs, etc., there may be a difference between the
time displayed by the counter and the actual recording or
playback time.
The “MODE 1 ’ button is used to select the tape/linear counter in¬
dication.
When the "RESET" button is pressed, the indication will be reset
to "000—” if the counter is in the tape counter mode, or to
"00.00" if the counter is in the linear counter mode.
Tape-counter display
n j i
u l i _
This display shows the
amount of tape movement as
a series of consecutive
numbers.
Unear-counter display
Minutes Seconds
This display shows the
amount of tape movement
expressed in minutes and
seconds.
[Difference when an ordinary tape is played on one side from
beginning to end]
Cassette type
Approx, difference
C46 (large hub), C60, C90
-30 to +30 seconds
C46 (small hub)
+2 or 3 minutes
The linear counter will display a minus reading if the counter is
reset to "0000" and the tape is then rewound.

Technics RS-TR979 Specifications

General

Brand	Technics
Model	RS-TR979
Category	Cassette Player
Language	English