Model 5220 Stereo ~R Cassette Deck MARANTZ CO., INC . 20525 NORDHOFF STREET, CHATSWORTH, CALIFORNIA 91311 A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF SUPERSCOPE INC.
E o To obtain maximum performance and enjoyment from t he Model 5220 Ste reo Cassette Deck, please study these instructi ons carefully. Install ing and ope rating the Mode l 5220 is not com pi i cated, but the flexib il ity p rov ided by its nume rous operating features merits your becoming fam il iar with its controls and connections. Our recommended procedures will assure you of securing the superb performance for which the Model 5220 was designed.
I Figure 1 shows the lo cation of the main co nt rols and switches on the Model 5220. Listed by each feature is the number of the page where a description about the fe ature appears. Model 5220 Stereo Cass ette Deck How to connect, p age 5. How to use with a Dol b y Sy stem , p age 12 . Ho w to install in a cab ine t, pa ge 3 . Before proceeding with connect ing your new tape deck, take a f ew moments to acqu aint yourself with some of the features and term inology you will encounter in this book.
liON F MECHANICAL INSTALLATION The Model 5220 Stereo Cassette Dec k can be installed in two basic ways : I n a beautiful walnut veneer cabinet for placement on a table or shelf, or mounted i n your own cabinetry or custom installation. MARANTZ WALNUT CABINET An attractive walnut veneer cabinet, Model WC-15T, may be obtained from your Marantz dealer. The case provides for proper ventilation, and can be placed on furniture, or on a bookshelf.
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CONNECTING THE MODEL 5220 REAR PANEL SIGNAL COI\INECTIONS Figure 2 shows th e loc ation of th e input and output jack s on the rear panel. Thes e j acks are for " permanent " connections. Front panel jacks and their use will be discussed later. All connections to the rear panel should be m ade with the power to the ent i re system tu rned off. The rear panel signal connect ions should be made with shielded audio cables.
I o INSTRUCTIO Fi rst , set the control s and switches on t he Model 5220 as foll ows: PO WE R Switch TAPE TRAN SPO RT Controls DOLBY NR Switch DOLBY FM-OFF Switch DOLBY FM-OI\I Swit ch BIAS/EQ SELECTOR Switches LIMITER ALL LEVEL Controis OFF (out) STOPPE D OFF (out) (in) (out) Depress button that matches kind of tape used. OFF (out) Minim um (to left) Af ter setting the controls and SWitches, record on a b lan k cassette as fol lo ws: 1. De pr ess th e POWER swi tch .
4. Insert the cassette with the desired side for recording up. Close the lid. I\IOTE: The cassette can only be inserted if the cassette holder is up. 5 . Play the audio signal source (phono, tuner, etc.) with the tape monitor switch on the receiver in the "source" position. 6. Press the RESET button on the tape COUN TER to reference the beginning of the re cording. 7. Place the Model 5220 in the record mode: Depress the record (REC) and PLAY buttons simultaneously.
I A E VU METERS AND PEAK INDICATORS Two large VU meters in the M odel 5220 mon itor the relat ive recording and playback level of each channel. Al l meters are "time sensit ive" devices . I n oth er words, it takes a short amount of time for the meter t o respond to a quickly appl ied signal. Even though the meter needl e and oth er moving par ts are very l ight w eight , they still have some inertia and are relatively sluggish w hen co mp ared to the instanta neo us natu re of audi o peak s.
The MEMORY feature operates as follows : 1. Locate a desired starting point and depress the RESET button to register this starting point. ("000" shown on the Tape Counter). 2. Depress the MEMORY 01\1 button. 3. Play (or record) the tape. 4. Depress the rewind (REW) button to rewind the tape. The tape motion stops and the rewind button releases automatically when the original starting point is reached.
I out actually recording anything on the tape. Once the levels are set for the loudest portion of the music, leave them where they are. Start the phonograph record over at the beginn ing and release th e PAUSE button to commence record ing. NOTE: Most cassette manufacturers splice a few inches of clear leader tape to the begin ning and end of the magnetic recording tape.
and demagnetize than those of a toploading cassette machine, because access to the rear-facing heads must be made through the front-facing opening. Therefore, you may find it more con venient to obtain a few special tools to aid inspection and cleaning. On your trip to the pharmacy to buy alcohol and cotton swabs, also buy an inspection mirror (the kind the dentists use) and an inexpensive hemostat. The mirror can be used for inspecting the head surfaces and the rubber pinch roller.
I\IOTE: BASIC DOLBY PROCESS i' The Dolby 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 signal, but the level of background noise generated by the tape recorder is greatly reduced. A Dolbyized FM broadcast is subjected to the first phase of the noise reduction process before being transm itted.
di rectly to the rear panel L11\1 E I NPUT. The outputs of the Model 5220 rema in connected to the tape monitoring facilities on the preampl ifier or receiver. It is necessary to adjust the output level controls of the external tape deck and the rear panel PLAY /FM CAL controls on the Model 5220 when using the Dolby System . The following section will outline calibration, recordi ng and playback procedures. a Dolby FM broad cast.
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MAINTE ANC CLEAI\IING The satin gold anodized finish of the aluminum front panel and the smoked plexiglas window will last indefinitely with proper care and cleaning. NEVER use scouring pads, steel wool, scouring powders, or harsh chem ical agents, such as lye solution. These will mar the finish. Clean with a soft lint-free cloth or cotton swab slightly dampened with a mild solution of detergent and water.
Should it become necessary to repack your Model 5220 for sh ipment to the factory, to an autho rized service station, or elsewhere, please observe the following precautions: d. Ship via a reputable carrier (do not use Parcel Post) and obtain a shipping receipt from the carrier. e. Insure the unit for its full value. a. Do not ship your unit to the factory without an Authorized Return Label, which the Marantz Company will supply if the descrip tion of difficulties appears to warrant factory service. f.
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The Sound of Marantz is the compelling warmth of a Stradivarius It IS a dancing flute, a haughty bassoon and the plaintive call of lone French horn. Th Sound of Marantz is the sound of beauty, and Marantz equipment is designed to bring you the subtle joy of its delight. Wonderful adventures in sound await you when you discover that the Sound of Marantz is the sound of music at its very best. Noi se reduct ion circ uit under license fr om Dolb y Laboratories. In c.
