Marantz PMD505 manual Troubleshooting, Specifications

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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.

Problem		Cause		Remedy
		Power cord is disconnected.	Check power cord.
Tape does not run.		Tape is loose.	Tighten tape with a pencil, etc.
		Cassette is not loaded properly.	Load cassette properly.
		Defective cassette.	Replace cassette.
Tape is not recorded when REC button is		No cassette is loaded.	Load cassette.
pressed.		Erase prevention tabs are broken off.	Cover hole with plastic tape.
		Heads, capstan or pinch roller are dirty.	Clean them.
Sound is warbled or distorted.		Tape is wound too tight.	Fast forward or rewind to loosen tape winding.
		Recording input level is too high.	Adjust recording input level.
		Tape is worn out and has “dropouts”.	Replace tape.
		Tape is worn.	Replace tape.
Excessive noise.		Heads, capstan or pinch roller are dirty.	Clean them.
		Heads are magnetized.	Demagnetize heads.
		Recording input level is too low.	Adjust recording input level.
High frequency range	(treble) is emphasized.	Dolby NR switch is set improperly.	Set Dolby NR switch properly.
High frequency range	(treble) is lost.	Heads are dirty.	Clean them.
		Tape is worn.	Replace tape.
		If the POWER switch is turned off in either	Turn the POWER switch ON (				) again, and
The cassette tape cannot be removed.		during recording or playback and the unit is	then press the STOP (			) button.
		stopped, there may be case when the	Now, press the (		EJECT) button to remove
		cassette cannot be removed, even if the (	the cassette tape.
		EJECT) button is pressed.

SPECIFICATIONS

Type	Vertical tape loading; 4-track 2-channel stereo double		Inputs LINE	100 mV input level at maximum
	cassette deck			Input impedance: 50 kohms unbalanced
Heads	Playback head	1 recording/playback head 1	Output LINE	460 mV (0 dB) output level at maximum
	Erase head (Double-gap ferrite) 1			(with 47 kohms load, recorded level of
Motors	DC servo motor	2		200 nWb/mm)
Tape Speed	4.8 cm/sec. 9.5 cm/sec. (When high speed dubbing)		PHONES	0.95 mW output level at maximum
Fast Forward,	Approx. 110 sec. with a C-60 cassette			(optimum load impedance 8 ohms ~ 1.2 kohms)
Rewind Time			Power Consumption	0.13 A
Recording Bias	Approx. 100 kHz		Dimensions	17-7/16(W)	5-5/16(H) 12-9/16(D) inches
Overall S/N Ratio	Dolby C NR on: more than 74 dB (CCIR/ARM)			440 (W)	124 (H) 286 (D) mm
(at 3% THD level)			Weight	8.58 lbs oz (4.0 kg)
Overall Frequency	25 ~ 18,000 Hz	3 dB (at 20 dB, Metal tape)
Response
Channel Separation	More than 40 dB (at 1 kHz)
Wow & Flutter	0.09 % WRMS,	0.1 % w. peak

* 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 & Olufsen.

“DOLBY”, the double-D symbol and “HX PRO” are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

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