Marantz SD4050 manual English Franç, Ais, Proper Recording Level, REC Mute and REC Pause Button

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ENGLISH FRANÇ

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 recordings.

Guideline for maximum recording level

TYPE q (Normal)

0 dB level on peaks

 

 

TYPE w (High position)

1 dB level on peaks

 

 

TYPE r (Metal)

3 dB level on peaks

 

 

REC MUTE AND REC PAUSE BUTTON

Note:

The optimum recording level differs depending on the program source and the type of tape used.

AIS

1.

To record a 4-second blank section during recording:

3.

To cancel recording of blank space:

 

Press the REC MUTE button. A 4-second blank will be recorded

 

Press the PAUSE (

 

 

 

) button. Blank space recording will be

 

 

 

 

 

and the deck will enter the recording Pause mode.

 

canceled and the deck enters the recording Pause mode.

2.

To record a 4-second blank section during the recording Pause

4.

To extend the blank section with another 4 seconds or more:

 

mode:

 

Simply press the REC MUTE button and the blank section will be

 

Press the REC MUTE button from the recording Pause mode. A 4

 

increased with another 4 seconds.

 

second blank will be recorded and the deck will enter the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

recording Pause mode again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

DUBBING (from deck A to deck B)

Switch on the amplifier or receiver.

Set the Tape Monitor or Function switch on your amplifier or receiver to the TAPE/TAPE monitor position.

w t w

DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK SD4050

DOLBY NR

C

B

OFF

TIMER

REC

OFF

PLAY

REV. MODE

AUTO REVERSE

AUTO TAPE SELECT/HIGH SPEED DUBBING

 

CCONT. PLAY

 

 

POWER ON/OFF

PLAY A

e

q

 

COUNTER

 

 

 

COUNTER

RESET

 

 

 

 

 

RESET

 

DUBBING SPEED

REC LEVEL

 

 

 

SYNC REV

NORMAL

HIGH

RECORD

PAUSE

REC MUTE

STOP

PLAY

 

 

STOP

 

PLAY

EJECT

 

MIN

MAX

PHONES

EJECT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PITCH

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONTROL

+

 

 

ryu

AUTO REVERSE

AUTO TAPE SELECT/HIGH SPEED DUBBING

BREC/PLAY

1.Press the POWER switch q to the ON ( ) position.

2.Load the cassette tape to be played on deck A and the one to be recorded in deck B w.

3.Select the position of the REV MODE switch e.

 

 

 

REV. MODE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reverse mode

 

 

 

 

Operation

 

 

 

Dubbing is performed only for one side.

 

 

 

The decks stop when either deck A or B

 

 

 

 

 

 

reaches the end of the tape.

 

 

 

The tape direction is reversed on each deck

 

or

when they reach the end of the tape.

 

(This is convenient for dubbing to a tape with

 

 

 

 

 

 

a different length.)

4.To being normal speed dubbing, press the DUBBING SPEED HIGH button r. The NORM DUB indicator will light at this timee. The HIGH DUB indicator will light at this time.

5.To stop dubbing, press the STOP ( ) button t of deck A or deck B.

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 button.

When listening to the playback sound suring normal speed dubbing, the DOLBY NR switch remains off even if it is pressed.

Operation using the REC MUTE and PAUSE ( ) buttons y, u of deck B is permitted during normal speed dubbing.

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SD4050 specifications

The Marantz SD4050 is a highly regarded dual cassette deck that was introduced in the early 1980s, catering to both audiophiles and casual listeners alike. Renowned for its impressive build quality and superior sound reproduction, the SD4050 exemplifies Marantz's commitment to audio excellence.

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