Marantz PMD505 Stereo System User Manual
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1. e In the continuous playback mode REV MODE set to CD SORTE playback of both tape sides will be repeated 5 times and then c stop automatically B e f different types of Dolby noise reduction are used for record OFF and playback playback response will be adversely effected 5 Select the type of tape transport with the REV MODE switch z When power is turned off during tape transport it may not be possible to remove the cassette by pressing the EJECT REN MORE button In this case turn on power again before you press the f A EJECT button CD Switch position To listen to one side only Ii To listen to playback of both sides To listen to continuous play back of both sides and both decks RELAY PLAY continuous playback of the tapes in deck A and deck B e Load a cassette tape into deck A and B and set the Dolby NR button correctoly ERRA aA Beem BREW CASSETTE DECK PMD505 PROFESSIONAL COUNTER RESET DI UBBING SPI D SYNC REV NORMAL H 3H REC LEVEL REC PAUSE REC UTE lt lt gt gt E lt lt gt gt AUTO TAPE SELECT HIGH SPEED DUBBING AUTO TAPE SELECT HIGH SPEED DUBBING 4 EJECT PLAY A Cc J A B REC PLAY DIO potsy 8 c NR Hx PRO 1 REV MODE setto CD e Relay play will play deck A and B in succession for 5 times 2 Press the PLAY gt button of the deck you first wish2. purchased Limitation of Implied Warranties All implied warranties including warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to the length or this warranty Exclusion of Damages Liability for any defective product is limited to repair or replacement of the product at manufacturer s option Manufacturer shall not be liable for damage to other products caused by any defects in Marantz products damages based upon inconvenience or loss of use of the product or any other damages whether incidental consequential or otherwise Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you How State Law Relates to the Warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which may vary from state to state Marantz Professional Service Number Marantz Professional Factory Service 630 820 4800 This warranty is enforceable only in the United States and its possessions or territories ERRA qa Been ERI 7 A isa registered trademark se Printed in China 02 07 SG 286W851280
3. 4 second blank will be recorded and the deck will enter the recording Pause mode 2 Torecord a 4 second blank section during the recording Pause mode Press the REC MUTE button from the recording Pause mode A 4 second blank will be recorded and the deck will enter the recording Pause mode again 3 To cancel recording of blank space Press the PAUSE HI button Blank space recording will be canceled and the deck enters the recording Pause mode 4 To extend the blank section with another 4 seconds or more Simply press the REC MUTE button and the blank section will be increased with another 4 seconds DUBBING from deck A to deck B e Switch on the amplifier or receiver e Setthe Function Selector or Tape Monitor switch on your amplifier or receiver to TAPE or Tape monitor position m Z Q E on SE PROFESSIONAL ERRA aA E amp A ER Z CASSETTE DECK PMD505 COUNTER RESET B OTI AUTO REVERSE AUTO TAPE SELECT HIGH SPEED DUBBING 1 Press the POWER switch to the ON position 4 To being normal speed dubbing press the DUBBING SPEED 2 Load the cassette tape to be played on deck A and the one to be NORMAL button The NORM DUB indicator will light at this recorded in deck B time 3 Select the type of tape transport with the REV MODE switch 7 high speed dubbing press the DUBBING SPEED
4. Do not let foreign objects in the set e Ne pas laisser des objets trangers dans l appareil e No deje objetos exta os dentro del equipo e Do not let insecticides benzene and thinner come in contact with the set e Ne pas mettre en contact des insecticides du benz ne et un diluant avec l appareil e No permita el contacto de insecticidas gasolina y diluyentes con el equipo e Never disassemble or modify the set in any way e Ne jamais d monter ou modifier l appareil d une mani re ou d une autre e Nunca desarme o modifique el equipo de ninguna manera Thank you very much for purchasing the MARANTZ component stereo cassette tape deck MARANTZ proudly presents this advanced tape deck to audiophiles and music lovers as a further proof of MARANTZ s non compromising pursuit of the ultimate in sound quality The high quality performance and easy operation are certain to provide you with many hours of outstanding listening pleasure TABLE OF CONTENTS FEATURES a a pri 1 CONNECTION 5 4 1 dedans hihassada ir iteteuadiu ese 1 NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS 2 9 CASSETTE TAPES 5 side iii 3 AUTOMATIC TAPE SELECTION 3 PATATE re ee ae eer eee 4 PU hw ariana cena ner cee wee asda neue a 4 RECORDING da a eae aa ena ear agi 5 PROPER RECORDING EEVEE odiati E ANTATTE 5 REC MUITEAND REC PAUSE BUTTON sushi asian iena siti O DUBBI
5. HIGH button PETIERE The HIGH DUB indicator will light at this time 6 5 To stop dubbing press the STOP W button of deck A or deck B l e When dubbing the recording level and the Dolby NR recording will be the same as those of the playback tape regardless of Dubbing is performed only for one side The decks stop when either deck A or B reaches the end of the tape the positions of the REC LEVEL control and the DOLBY NR switch e When listening to the playback sound during normal speed dubbing the DOLBY NR switch remains off even if it is pressed e Operation using the REC MUTE and PAUSE H buttons of deck B is permitted during normal speed dubbing The tape direction is reversed on each deck when they reach the end of the tape This is convenient for dubbing to a tape with a different length SYNCHRO REVERSE DUBBING PROFESSIONAL AUTO TAPE SELECT HIGH SPEED DUBBING di M AUTO TAPE SELECT HIGH SPEED DUBBING ERRA aA E amp A ERA l CASSETTE DECK PMD505 bd PHONES o SSS MAX PITCH O CONTROL During dubbing of the side facing you the deck that first reaches the 1 Press the POWER switch D to the ON position end if the tape will stand by until the other deck reaches the end of 2 Load the cassette tape to be played on deck A and the one to be the tape direction together recor
6. See page 5 14 gt Play button Press to playback tape lt lt Fast rewind button Press for fast rewind 16 RESET button Press to tape counter reset REC MUTE button Press the REC MUTE button the Recording Pause mode will start Auto Rec Mute and a 4 second silent space is recorded onto the tape See page 5 lt gt DIRECTION button After starting playback press the forward gt or reverse to select the top playback direction 9 gt gt Fast forward button Press for fast forwarding E STOP button Press to cancel any operation modes and stop the tape travel of the deck USING THE REMOTE CONTROL UNIT 1 Remote control Operate the remote control unit RC455SD within a distance of approx 5 m from the infrared signal reception window remote sensor on the front of the CASSETTE DECK Remote control operation may not be possible if the remote control unit s transmitter is not pointing in the direction of the remote sensor or if there is an obstruction between the transmitter and the remote sensor I Z LUI Remote control operating range Approx 5m Cassette deck Remote control unit 2 Loading batteries Batteries in this remote control unit have a life of approximately 1 year under normal operating conditions When the remote control unit is not to be used for an extended period of time remove the batteries Also when you notice that the batteri
7. and to protect it from overheating and these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Grounding or Polarization This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug AC POLARIZED PLUG Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs
8. convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product Protective Attachment Plug The product is equipped with an attachment plug having overload protection This is a safety feature See Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting of protective device If replacement of the plug is required be sure the service technician has used a replacement plug specified by the manufacturer that has the same overload protection as the original plug Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode See Figure 1 Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead pow
9. than 40 dB at 1 kHz 0 09 WRMS 0 1 w peak Approx 110 sec with a C 60 cassette Dolby C NR on more than 74 dB CCIR ARM Power Consumption Dimensions Weight 25 18 000 Hz 3 dB at 20 dB Metal tape Problem Cause Remedy e Power cord is disconnected e Check power cord T is Tigh ith il oder e Tapeis do e Tighten tape with a pencil etc e Cassette is not loaded properly e Load cassette properly e Defective cassette e Replace cassette Tape is not recorded when REC button is e No cassette is loaded e Load cassette pressed Erase prevention tabs are broken off e Cover hole with plastic tape e Heads capstan or pinch roller are dirty e Clean them T ight Fast f inding Saida e Tape ecole too tig ii ant orward oF ing to loosen tape winding e Recording input level is too high e Adjust recording input level e Tapeisworn out and has dropouts e Replace tape e Tape is worn e Replace tape e Heads capstan or pinch roller are dirty e Clean them Excessive noise e Heads are magnetized e Demagnetize heads e Recording input level is too low e Adjust recording input level High frequency range treble is emphasized e Dolby NR switch is set improperly e Set Dolby NR switch properly H irty hem High frequency range treble is lost 5 sn eu e Mean en e Tape is worn e Replace tape e Ifthe POWER switch is turned off in either e Turnthe POWER switch ON again and then p
10. to listen upon which playback stops Deck A gt Deck B Deck gt to Deck B Deck A or Deck B Deck Deck B Deck A 3 To stop relay play press the STOP Ml button of the deck Deck B currently playing the tape RECORDING DECK B only e Switch on your amplifier or receiver and the source component e Set the Function Selector and the REC Selector on your amplifier or receiver to the source to record with Tape Monitor switch it available set to monitor ERRA lt A Beem BREW CASSETTE DECK PMD505 I Z LUI PROFESSIONAL DUBBING SPEED REV AUTO TAPE SELECT HIGH SPEED DUBBING 4 EJECT LAY A 1 Press the POWER switch D to the ON 2 Load the cassette tape Check that the erasure prevention tabs of the cassette housing have not been broken off 3 Move the DOLBY NR switch and select the Dolby NR type that suits the recording position DOLBY NR Cc B OFF 4 Select the type of tape transport with the REV MODE switch Switch postion To record on only one side eS _ PROPER RECORDING LEVEL A too high recording level can saturate the tape and cause distortion On the other hand if the recording level is set too low soft passages will be marked by residual noise A proper recording level is the single most important factor for making well balanced r
11. E A DECOUVERT e PARA EL MODELO DESTINADO A LOS EE UU Y A CANADA PRECAUCION CAUTION CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the persence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of the persence of important operating and maintenance servicing instruction in the literature accompanying the appliance A PARA IMPEDIR LAS DESCARGAS ELECTRICAS NO UTILICE ESTA CLAVIJA POLARIZADA CON UN CABLE DE EXTENSION UNA TOMA DE CORRIENTE O UNA SALIDA DE CORRIENTE A MENOS QUE LAS PATILLAS PUEDAN INSERTARSE COMPLETAMENTE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards There are however some installation and operation precautions which you should be particularly aware of 1 10 11 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated Retain Instructions The safety and o
12. Model PMD505 User Guide PROFESSIONAL Cassette Deck ERR en FO ca ERTZ IMPORTANT TO SAFETY WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE e FOR U S A amp CANADA MODEL ONLY CAUTION CAUTION 1 Handle the power supply cord carefully Do not damage or deform the power supply cord If it is damaged or deformed it may cause electric shock or malfunction when used When removing it from wall outlet be sure to remove by holding the plug attachment and not by pulling the cord 2 Do not open the top cover In order to prevent electric shock do not open the top cover If problems occur contact your MARANTZ DEALER 3 Do not place anything inside Do not place metal objects or spill liquid inside the cassette tape deck Electric shock or malfunction may result Please record and retain the Model name and serial number of your set shown on the rating label Model No PMD505 Serial No TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE e POUR LES MODELES AMERICAINS ET CANADIENS UNIQUEMENT ATTENTION POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELECTRIQUES NE PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE AVEC UN PROLONGATEUR UNE PRISE DE COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A FOND SANS EN LAISSER AUCUNE PARTI
13. NG igo ets et onde ii ero ei pois 6 SYNCHRO REVERSE DUBBING 2 85 ad anzi drag 6 7 oY NCARO RECORDING PROCEDURE Loiri iii I TAPE COUNTER Liar pa 7 DOLBY B AND C NOISE REDUCTION SYSTEM 7 DOLBY HX PRO HEADROOM EXTENSION SYSTEM 7 MAINTENANCE iii aerea ea 8 REMOTE CONTROL 2 2422 pad rari 9 USING IAE REMOTE CONTROLINIT se 22 dada 9 TROUBLESHOOTING siii ide daria 10 SPECIFCATIONS i e cid da er ei 10 CONNECTION e Leave your entire system including this cassette deck turned off until all connections between the deck and other components have been completed Receiver or amplifier E Connecting the Deck to an Amplifier e Before connecting the deck to your amplifier please review your amplifier s instruction manual e Use the white plugs for the left channel and red plugs for the right channel E Tape Dubbing e Many stereo amplifiers and receivers have tape dubbing circuitry so that tape duplication can be performed between two or more tape decks Review your amplifier s instruction manual for a full explanation of this mode of operation E Connecting Headphones To listen through headphones plug your headphones into the PHONES jack E REMOTE CONTROL For the operation of the system control The following functions of this Marantz product can be remote controlled Play FF REW Stop Rec Rec Pause Rec Mute Counter Reset Direction Deck A Deck B However the remo
14. ODE switch to This enables to record both A and B sides continuously e When other MARANTZ CD player than the above mentioned models is used set the REV MODE switch to This causes only tape side A or B to be recorded e During recording and playback operations the counter is useful for noting the location of existing programs or positions where recording is to be started e The reading of this counter does not correspond with that of any other deck e The operating principle of Dolby C NR is similar to that of Dolby B NR except for the encoding decoding response curves The noise reduction effect obtained with Dolby C NR is up to 20 dB compared to 10 dB with Dolby B NR In addition Dolby C NR uses an anti saturation network and spectral skewing circuitry for a significant improvement in the dynamic range of the mid to high frequencies DOLBY HX PRO HEADROOM EXTENSION SYSTEM This deck is equipped with the Dolby HX PRO headroom extension system Since the system functions automatically during recording no switching operation or adjustment is required The system is effective with any type of Normal High and Metal tape The Dolby HX PRO headroom extension system functions during recording to raise the saturation level in the high frequency range Therefore most of the high frequency range distorted or lost during recording on conventional cassette decks are more faithfully recorded on the new MARANTZ casse
15. V MODE select the tape of tape transport The reverse mode can be set to one side DD both side CD continuous playback 6 Dubbing Speed Buttons DUBBING SPEED Pressing the NORMAL button starts regular soeed dubbing from deck A to deck B Press the HIGH button to perform dubbing at double speed See page 6 gt PLAY Forward Play Button Press to Forward playback tape lt PLAY Reverse Play Button Press to Reverse playback tape E STOP Stop Button Press to stop the tape in any mode lt lt REW Press for fast rewind bb FF Fast Forward Button Press for fast forwarding REC Bax Buton Press the REC button and PLAY button simultaneously to start recording If only the REC button is pressed Deck B only REC MUTE Deck B only Rec Mute Button the deck enters the Recording Pause mode Pressing this button in the Recording Pause mode will start Auto Rec Mute and a 4 second silent space is recorded onto the tape See page 5 II PAUSE Deck B only Rec Pause Button Rec Level Control REC LEVEL This knob adjusts the recording input level It affects the level in both channels See page 5 Cassette Compartment Cover If the cover is not closed completely the tape transport buttons will remain inoperative Headphone Jack PHONES For private music enjoyment without disturbing others or for monitoring a recording a headphone set may be connected to this jack Use a headphone wi
16. by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way and When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 22 23 24 29 FIGURE 1 EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI NFPA 70 GROUND CLAMP ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUND CLAMPS I A s Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat N ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810 21 pl POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 PART H NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE This Class B digital apparatus compl
17. claims must be presented to the carrier f Any cause other than a defect in manufacturing 2 Cleaning check ups with no fault found or changes incurred for installation removal or reinstallation of the product 3 Any serialized product on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed 4 Batteries and battery chargers 5 Accessories including but not limited to cables mounting hardware and brackets cleaning accessories power cords and adapters and carry cases 6 Product purchased outside the United States its possessions or territories Non Transferable Warranty This warranty may be enforced only by the original purchaser What We Will Pay For We will pay for all labor and material expense for items covered by the warranty How You Can Get Service 1 If your unit needs service contact our service referral at the appropriate telephone number indicated below We will advise you of the name and location of one or more warranty authorized service centers from which service may be obtained Please do not return your unit directly to us 2 You must pay any shipping charges if it is necessary to ship the product for service If the necessary repairs are covered by the warranty we will pay the return shipping charges to your location anywhere in the United States or its territories 3 Whenever warranty service is required you must present the original dated sales receipt or other proof of date
18. ded in deck B Depending on the manufacturer the length of tapes having the same 3 Select the gt position of the REV MODE switch recording time may differ somewhat Setting this mode permits the arrangement of the begining portion of the opposite side of the tape 4 Press the SYNC REV button 8 to set the SYNC REV Mode The SYNC REV Indicator will light up To release SYNC REV mode press the SYNC REV button again When direction of Deck A and Deck B is only Forward B the SYNC REV mode can be set 5 To being normal speed dubbing press the DUBBING SPEED NORMAL button The NORM DUB indicator will light at this time To high speed dubbing press the DUBBING SPEED HIGH button 4 The HIGH DUB indicator will light at this time SYNCHRO RECORDING PROCEDURE Deck B e The following operation is available only when a MARANTZ CD player with the synchro recording capability is connected to the cassette deck e To use synchro recording connect the remote control cord terminals on the CD player and cassette deck Load a cassette tape in Deck B 2 If Dolby NR recording is required select type Bor C 3 Press the RECORD o button to put the cassette deck in record pause mode TAPE COUNTER 1 Operation of the Tape Counter 1 Press the COUNTER RESET button to reset the counter to nni LILILILI 2 By using the PLAY FF or REW functions the reading of the counter will change to indicate index po
19. ecordings Guideline for maximum recording level TYPE I Normal O dB level on peaks 1533C 1 dB level on peaks TYPE II High position TYPE IV Metal 3 dB level on peaks AUTO TAPI SELECT HIGH SPEED DUBBING PHONES DI Bou 8 5 Press the REC button 0 to set the recording pause mode The REC and EI indicator will light up 6 Adjust the recording level with the REC LEVEL control while watching the Peak Level Meter 7 Press the PLAY B button to start the recording The PLAY and the REC Indicator will light during recording 8 To pause the recording press the PAUSE HI button Press the PLAY gt button or PAUSE HI button to resume recording 9 To stop recording press the STOP Ml button Caution e Becareful not to erase important recordings by mistake Inadvertent start of recording will happen in the following cases 1 If the PLAY button is pressed while the REC indicator lights recording starts 2 If the PLAY and REC button are pressed at the same time recording starts The best way to avoid accidental erasure is to break off the two erasure prevention tabs on the cassette housing Note The optimum recording level differs depending on the program source and the type of tape used REC MUTE AND REC PAUSE BUTTON 1 To record a 4 second blank section during recording Press the REC MUTE button A
20. er lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 20 21 Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions When the power supply cord or plug is damaged If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product If the product has been exposed to rain or water If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work
21. es are starting to run down replace them as soon as possible 1 Remove the battery cover Remote control unit Rear side 2 Insert the batteries with correct orientation 3 Close the battery cover until it clicks shut Z G E SE TROUBLESHOOTING Check the following before you draw the conclusion that your Stereo Cassette Deck is malfunctions 1 Are all the connections correct 2 Are all system components being operated correctly in accordance with the operating instructions 3 Are the speakers and amplifier receiver functioning correctly If the tape deck still does not function properly check the symptom against the list below If the symptom does not correspond to the check list please contact your MARANTZ dealer The cassette tape cannot be removed during recording or playback and the unit is stopped there may be case when the cassette cannot be removed even if the EJECT button is pressed SPECIFICATIONS Type Vertical tape loading 4 track 2 channel stereo double Inputs LINE cassette deck Heads Playback head x1 recording playback head x 1 Output LINE Erase head Double gap ferrite x 1 Motors DC servo motor x2 Tape Speed 4 8 cm sec 9 5 cm sec When high speed dubbing PHONES Fast Forward Rewind Time Recording Bias Overall S N Ratio at 3 THD level Overall Frequency Response Channel Separation Wow amp Flutter Approx 100 kHz More
22. gled in the capstan Clean these parts with a cotton swab or a soft cloth moistened with a tape head cleaning solution Such as alcohol Demagnetizing the Heads The heads may become magnetized after long usage or if storongly magnetized objects are brought near them The result is a generation of noise loss of the high frequency range and in extreme cases erasure of trable components on pre recorded tapes in combination with added noise Thus the heads should be demagnetized at regular intervals Head demagnetizers are sparately available from your dealer E How to Demagnetize the Tape Heads 1 Turn off the power 2 Turn on the demagnetizer while it is at least 30 cm away from the heads Bring the demagnetizer near the heads and slowly move it in small circles four or five times in front of each head making sure you do not touch them 3 Slowly move the demagnetizer away and turn it off when it is at least 30 cm away from the heads 4 For more details please read the User Guide provided with the demagnetizer optional REMOTE CONTROL 1 A B button Mechanism select buttons DECK A B Press to select the deck mechanism Deck A or Deck B to be controlled 11 REC PAUSE button Press this button to enter the recording pause mode from the recording or recording mute mode This button can only be used during recording See page 5 REC button Press the REC button the deck enters the Recording Pause mode
23. ies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la Classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada e Avoid high temperatures Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed on a rack e Eviter des temp ratures lev es Tenir compte d une dispersion de chaleur suffisante lors de l installation sur une tag re e Evite altas temperaturas Permite la suficiente dispersion del calor cuando est instalado en la consola e Handle the power cord carefully Hold the plug when unplugging the cord e Manipuler le cordon d alimentation avec pr caution Tenir la prise lors du d branchement du cordon e Maneje el cord n de energia con cuidado sostenga el enchufe cuando desconecte el cord n de energia e Keep the set free from moisture water and dust e Prot ger l appareil contre l humidit l eau et la poussi re e Mantenga el equipo libre de humedad agua y polvo e Unplug the power cord when not using the set for long periods of time e D brancher le cordon d alimentation lorsque l appareil n est pas utilis pendant de longues p riodes e Desconecte el cord n de energia cuando no utilice el equipo por mucho tiempo For sets with ventilation holes e Do not obstruct the ventilation holes e Ne pas obstruer les trous d a ration e No obstruya los orificios de ventilaci n NOTE ON USE OBSERVATIONS RELATIVES A LUTILISATION NOTAS SOBRE EL USO e
24. ing a tape into the deck take up any slack with a pencil or your finger tip This precaution prevents the tape from becoming entangled around the capstan or pinch roller AUTOMATIC TAPE SELECTION This Stereo Cassette Deck contains an automatic tape selector which automatically selects the optimum bias and equalization for the tape in use This is accomplished by detection of the tape type detections holes in the cassette housing I Z LUI Multi Counter SYNC REV Indicator Mode Indicators amp Dubbing Indicators 15 TIMER Switch TIMER playback TIMER recording The select switch for use in timer playback or timer recording using an audio timer set this switch to the OFF position when timer playback or timer recording is not required Storage Precautions Do not store cassette tapes in a place where they will be subject to e Extremely high temperature or excessive moisture e Excessive dust e Direct sunlight e Magnetic fields near TV sets or speakers To eliminate tape slack store your cassettes in cassette cases with hub stops Accidental Erasure Prevention All cassettes have erasure prevention tabs for each side To protect valuable recordings from accidental or inadvertent erasure remove the tab for the appropriate side with a screwdriver or another tool To record on a tape whose erasure prevention tabs have been removed cover the tab holes with adhesive tape Eras
25. is is the sound of the cassette mechanism being set to the proper operating state and is normal When using an AC outlet on a receiver or amplifier used an UNSWITCHED outlet Z Q E SE NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS PROFESSIONAL r _ lt Z ZjKKDKkk8klm mm rr LKB l r rce rece rr CE ERA g Beem BREW sserte DECK PMD505 COUNTE a sa DUBBING SPEED D REV NORMAL HIGH AUTO REVERSE AUTO TAPE SELECT HIGH SPEED DUBBING A co Power Switch POWER Press once to turn the power to deck on and once more to turn the power off The deck remains in a standby non operative mode for approximately 2 seconds after it is switched on Eject Button 4 EJECT Press this button to open the cassette compornent cover When the tape is running press the STOP W button first to stop tape transport then press the Eject button Counter Reset Button COUNTER RESET Press this button to reset the tape counter to zero Tape Transport Buttons e e A 5 A EJECT PITCH 8 1900 REC MUTE AUTO REVERSE AUTO TAPE SELECT HIGH SPEED DUBBING 4 Dolby NR Switch DOLBY NR To record or playback tapes with Dolby B or C type noise reduction set this switch to B or C Turn it OFF when not using the Dolby NR system 5 Reverse Mode Switch RE
26. perating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should be followed Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Attachments Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn LA CS k 3 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product
27. ress the STOP W button e Now press the EJECT button to remove the cassette tape 100 mV input level at maximum Input impedance 50 kohms unbalanced 460 mV 0 dB output level at maximum with 47 kohms load recorded level of 200 nWb mm 0 95 mW output level at maximum optinum load impedance 8 ohms 1 2 kohms 0 13 A 17 7 16 W x 5 5 16 H x 12 9 16 D inches 440 W x 124 H x 286 D mm 8 58 Ibs oz 4 0 kg Above specifications ans design are subject to change without prior notes Dolby noise reduction and HX Pro headroom extension manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation HX Pro originated by Bang amp Olufsen DOLBY the double D symbol DIO and HX PRO are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation 10 Limited Warranty Your Marantz Professional product is warranted against manufacturer defect for period of one year parts and labor Except as specified below this warranty covers defects in material and workmanship The following are not covered under warranty 1 a Damage deterioration malfunction or failure to meet performance specification resulting from b Accidents acts of nature misuse abuse neglect or unauthorized product modification c Improper installation removal or maintenance or failure to follow supplied instruction d Repair or attempted repair by a non Marantz authorized agent e Any shipment of the product
28. sition DOLBY B AND C NOISE REDUCTION SYSTEM e The Dolby noise reduction system substantially reduces the tape background noise hiss inherent in the cassette medium e Tape background noise consists primarily of high frequency information which is particularly annoying during soft passages The Dolby NR system increases the level of low volume mid and high frequency signals during recording and reduces the level of these signals by an identical amount during playback As a result the playback signal is identical to the original source but the level of background noise generated by the tape is greatly reduced 6 To stop dubbing press the STOP Ml button of deck A or deck B e When dubbing the recording level and the Dolby NR recording will be the same as those of the playback tape regardless of the positions of the REC LEVEL control and the DOLBY NR switch e When listening to the playback sound during normal speed dubbing the DOLBY NR switch remains off even if it is pressed e Operation using the REC MUTE and PAUSE II buttons of deck B is permitted during normal speed dubbing I Z LUI 4 Adjust the recording level with the REC LEVEL control 5 Start edit playback of the CD player The operation procedure may be variable between CD players with edit function Refer to the instruction manual of your CD player e When the MARANTZ PMD371 CD changer is used it is possible to set the REV M
29. te controllable functions are dependednt on the type of remote control used If this Marantz product is to be remote controlled by a Marantz Learning Remote Control please refer to the Command Code Table of page 8 WHITE IN OUT WHITE gt ye on 5 e677 D ol Emo Please check to make sure the following items are included with the main unit in the carton 1 Operating Instructions Warranty card is on the last page of this instructions 1 2 Stergo a dio CAINS eissis ds ala pads wished iris 2 I 3 Remote control unit RC455SD 1 oD A AAO BAWOS scia 2 5 Market survey card se sie ship danses 1 LLI FEATURES Computer Controlled Mechanism Dolby HX Pro Headroom Extension System Dolby B amp C Noise Reduction Systems Dual Computing Tape Counter with 4 Digit Readout FL Peak Level Meters Auto Tape Selector 2 Speed Dubbing Relay Playback Remote Controllable Pitch Control Function DECK A PMD505 LINE P ower supply outlet E Installation Precautions If the deck is placed near an amplifier TV or tuner noise induced hum or beat interference may result especially during FM or AM reception If this occurs place the deck further away from other components or reorient its position Caution A mechanical sound is heard the first time the power switch Is set to ON after the power cord is plugged into an outlet Th
30. th an impedance rating of 8 to 1200 ohms Press this button to enter the recording pause mode from the recording or recording mute mode This button can only be used during recording See page 5 D Remote Sensor Each of PLAY FF REW STOP REC REC PAUSE REC MUTE DIRECTION COUNTER RESET DECK A and DECK B functions can be remote controlled with wireless handset NOTE Note that only the A deck can be operated with remote control units which have no A B selector button 12 Syncro Reverse Button SYNC REV Press this button to set the SYNC REV mode See page 6 43 Display Indicators with an encircled number light up when the corresponding button is pressed Peak Level Meter Direction amp Pause Indicators SYNC REV REC bd PITCH CONTROL Knob Used to vary the pitch key of music during playback of a cassette Only the pitch of Deck A can be varied Turn the PITCH CONTROL clockwise to heighten the pitch by increasing the tape transport speed Turn it counterclockwise to lower the pitch by decreasing the tape transport speed CASSETTE TAPES E Handling Precautions e C 120 Cassettes C 120 cassette tapes are not recommended as they use a very thin tape base which may become tangled around the capstan or pinch roller e Tape Slack Before putt
31. tte deck Features of the Dolby HX PRO Headroom Extension System 1 Performance of Normal and High Position tapes can be improved to very close of that offered by Metal tape 2 The dynamics in the high frequency range are improved significantly 3 Since no decoding is necessary during playback the improved sound can be enjoyed on any type of tape deck including portable players and car audio systems 4 The system functions whether the Dolby B C NR system is engaged or not Z Q E SE MAINTENANCE E Head cleaning After long usage tape coating or dust may adhere to the heads causing deterioration of sound Therefore the parts depicted in the illustration should be cleaned reguraly Use a cotton swab moistened with a tape head cleaning solution Such as alcohol Note 1 Some cleaning cassettes on the market have strong abrasive effects and may scratch the heads Always use cotton swabs instead of cleaning cassettes 2 Since the use of metal tape is apt to collect more dust on the heads the heads should be cleaned more often to enjoy the best possible sound E CAPABILITY OF REMOTE CONTROL YS COE PLAY ED REW AA PAUSE HD STOP I REC DIRECTION lt gt E Cleaning the Pinch Rollers and Capstans If the pinch roller or capstans accumulate dust tape transport may become unstable as a result from slippage during recording or playback The tape can also be damaged if it gets entan
32. ure prevention tab for side B e fa tape without tape type detection holes is used the deck will be set for normal tapes Detection holes for metal tape Detection holes for chrome tape m Z Q E on SE PLAYBACK e The operations described below apply to deck A and deck B alike e Switch on your amplifier or receiver e Set the Function Selector or Tape Monitor switch on your amplifier or receiver to TAPE or Tape monitor position e The numbers in the illustration below depict the order in which operation steps are carried out Ren Beem BREW sserre DECK PMD505 PROFESSIONAL O O AUTO TAPE SELECT HIGH SPEED DUBBING STOP RIA i i STOR EN AUTO TAPE AUTO REVERSE DUBBING POWER ON OFF Lay cd mo Bhrec pLay DI pois 8 c nr Hx PRO 1 Press the POWER switch to the ON position 6 Press the PLAY lt q or PB button to being playback 2 Press the EJECT button to open the cassette compartment cover Transport Direction 3 Load the cassette tape and close the cassette compartment cover Po Forward D reverse 1 TI Seo 4 When listening to a tape that has been recorded with Dolby noise reduction set the DOLBY NR switch to match the system used 7 Press the STOP W button D to stop the playback at the time of recording
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