STEREO CASSETTE TAPE DECK DN-770R OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT TO SAFETY FOR U.S.A. & CANADA MODEL ONLY WARNING: CAUTION TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. CAUTION: 1. Handle the power supply cord carefully Do not damage or deform the power supply cord.
DENON SERVICE NETWORK Please contact one of our overseas service centers, listed below, for follow-up service consultation. Wenden Sie sich für anfallende Wartungs-bzw. Reparaturarbeiten bitte an eine der folgend aufgeführten Kundendienststellen. Adressez-vous à nos centres de service d’outre-mer indiqués ci-dessous, pour le service aprèsvente. Per il servizio dopo vendita rivolgete Vi al nostro centro di servizio estero appropriato della lista seguente.
NOTE ON USE Keep the set free from moisture, water, and dust. Do not let foreign objects in the set. Avoid high temperatures Allow for sufficient heat dispersion when installed on a rack. Unplug the power cord when not using the set for long periods of time. Do not let insecticides, benzene, and thinner come in contact with the set. Handle the power cord carefully. Hold the plug when unplugging the cord. "(For sets with ventilation holes) Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.
Thank you very much for purchasing the DENON component stereo cassette tape deck. DENON proudly presents this advanced tape deck to audiophiles and music lovers as a further proof of DENON'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 ....................................................................................... 5 CONNECTION .....
NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS Power Switch (POWER) Dubbing Speed Buttons (DUBBING SPEED) Press once to turn the power to deck on, and once more to turn the power off. The deck remains in a stand-by (non-operative) mode for approximately 2 seconds after it is switched on. Pressing the NORMAL button starts regular speed dubbing from deck A to deck B. Press the HIGH button to perform dubbing at double speed. See page 12. Eject Button (EJECT) Press this button to open the cassette compartment cover.
Tape Transport Buttons PLAY Play Button Press to playback tape. ■ Stop Button Press to stop the tape in any mode. << >> Fast Rewind Button Press for fast rewind. Fast Forward Button Press for fast forwarding. REC/REC MUTE Rec/Rec Mute Button REC PAUSE Rec Pause Button ◄► Direction Button Press the REC/REC MUTE (•) button and PLAY button simultaneously to start recording. If only the REC/REC MUTE (•) button is pressed, the deck enters the Recording Pause mode.
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. • If a tape without tape type detection holes is used, the deck will be set for normal tapes. PLAYBACK • • • The operations described below apply to deck A and deck B alike. Switch on your amplifier or receiver.
RELAY PLAY • (continuous playback of the tapes in deck A and deck B) Load a cassette tape into deck A and B, and set the Dolby NR button correctly on deck A and B. REVERSE MODE set to "RELAY". Press the PLAY button of the deck you first wish to listen to. The PLAY indicator of the deck playing back the tape will light up. ~3 To stop relay play, press the stop button of the deck currently playing the tape. • Relay play will play decks A and B in succession for 5 cycles, upon which playback stops.
RECORDING The operations described below apply to deck A and deck B alike. Switch on your amplifier or receiver and the source component. Set the Tape Monitor switch on your amplifier or receiver to the SOURCE position. Press the POWER switch to the ON position. Load the cassette tape. (Check that the erasure prevention tabs of the cassette housing have not been broken off.) Press the DOLBY NR button and select the Dolby NR type that suits the recording.
• AUTO-STANDBY This function is extremely convenient when conducting relay recording, relay playback, twin recording or tape copying. Caution: If recording is started after using the auto standby function with a recorded tape, the sound of the previous recording may not be completely erased. In such cases, rewind the tape • before starting to record.
DUBBING (from deck A to deck B) • • Switch on the amplifier or receiver. Set the Tape Monitor switch on your amplifier or receiver to the TAPE position. Press the POWER switch to the ON position. load the cassette tape to be played in deck A and the one to be recorded in deck B. Select the type of tape transport with the REVERSE MODE switch. • Reverse mode RELAY 12 Operation Dubbing is performed only for one side. The decks stop when either deck A or B reaches the end of the tape.
DECK A / B SELECT AND MEMORY STOP 1) Operation of the Deck A/B Selector (1) Press the RESET button to reset the counter to "0000". (2) By using the PLAY, FF, or REW functions, the reading of the counter will change to indicate index position. • During recording and playback operations, the counter is useful for noting the location of existing programs or positions where recording is to be started.
DOLBY B AND C NOISE REDUCTION SYSTEM • • The Dolby noise reduction system substantially reduces the tape background noise (hiss) inherent in the cassette medium. Dolby B NR is most widely in use. However Dolby C NR • is a much more recent development and represents significant improvements over Dolby B NR.
TROUBLESHOOTING Check the following before you draw the conclusion that your Stereo Cassette Deck is malfunctioning. 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 DENON dealer.
WARNING: INSTRUCTIONS ON THIS SHEET ARE FOR QUALIFIED SOUND INSTALLERS AND SERVICE PERSONNELS ONLY. Wired Remote Control Box Circuit Diagram 1. Circuit Diagram L - CH : Vcc (5 VOLT) R - CH : SIGNAL SW001 ~ 008: Momentary Contact SW101, 102: Toggle Switch SW 008 DECK A/B DECK SELECTOR button Press this button to select either Deck A or Deck B to be controlled. Second and Subsequent Units • Make a control box using the supplied remote control box connection wire.
