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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 correctoly.

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	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

COUNTER				COUNTER
RESET				RESET
	DUBBING SPEED	REC LEVEL
SYNC REV	NORMAL HIGH	REC LEVEL	RECORD	PAUSE REC MUTE
STOP	PLAY		STOP	PLAY
EJECT	MIN	MAX	PHONES
EJECT				EJECT
		PITCH
		CONTROL –	+

AUTO REVERSE

AUTO TAPE SELECT/HIGH SPEED DUBBING

BREC/PLAY

FRANÇAIS

1.REV MODE set to q.

2.Press the PLAY button w of the deck you first wish to listen to.

3.To stop relay play, press the stop ( ) e of the deck currently playing the tape. Relay play will play deck A and B in succession for 5 times,

(Deck A Deck B Deck A Deck B Deck A) or (Deck B Deck A Deck B Deck A Deck B).

RECORDING (DECK B only)

Switch on your amplifier or receiver and the source component.

Set the Function Selector or Tape monitor on your amplifier or receiver to the SOURCE or Tape monitor OFF position.

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		DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK SD4050
			COUNTER					COUNTER
			RESET						RESET
	DOLBY NR
	C
	B
	OFF
				DUBBING SPEED		REC LEVEL
	TIMER		SYNC REV	NORMAL	HIGH	REC LEVEL	RECORD	PAUSE	REC MUTE
	TIMER		SYNC REV	NORMAL	HIGH		RECORD	PAUSE	REC MUTE
	REC
	OFF
	PLAY
	REV. MODE	AUTO REVERSE	STOP	PLAY			STOP		PLAY	AUTO REVERSE
	AUTO TAPE SELECT/HIGH SPEED DUBBING									AUTO TAPE SELECT/HIGH SPEED DUBBING
	CCONT. PLAY
			EJECT		MIN	MAX	PHONES		EJECT
			EJECT						EJECT
	POWER ON/OFF	PLAY A				PITCH				BREC/PLAY
	POWER ON/OFF	PLAY A				CONTROL –	+			BREC/PLAY
r	q	u				y iu				w

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

2.Load the cassette tape w.

(Check that the erasure prevention tabs of the cassette housing have not been broken off.)

3.Press the DOLBY NR switch e and select the Dolby NR type that suits the recording.

DOLBY NR

OFF

4.Select the type of tape transport with the REV MODE switch r.

Mode	Switch position
To record on only one side
To record on only one side

To continuously record on both		or
sides		or
sides

5.Press the REC button !0to set the recording pause mode. The REC and indicator will light up.

6.Adjust the recording level with the REC LEVEL control y while watching the Peak Level Meter.

7.Press the PLAY ( ) button u to start the recording.

The PLAY and the REC Indicator will light during recording.

8.To pause the recording, press the PAUSE ( ) button o. Press the PLAY u or PAUSE button o to resume recording.

9.To stop recording, press the STOP ( ) button i.

Caution:

Be careful 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.

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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