To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded over, break off the tape tab from side A or B as illustrated.
Break off the tape tab
If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken tab with adhesive tape.
Before placing a tape in the tape deckTake up any slack in the tape deck. Otherwise, the tape may get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and become damaged.
When using a tape longer than 90 minutesThe tape is very elastic. Do not change the tape operations such as playback, stop and
Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use. Be sure to clean the tape heads before you start an important recording or after playing an old tape. Use a separately sold
Demagnetize the tape heads and the metal parts that have contact with the tape after every 20 to 30 hours of use with a separately sold demagnetizing tape. For details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing tape.
Specifications
Amplifier sectionThe following are measured at
Brazil model: | AC 127 V or 220 V, |
| 50/60 Hz |
Mexican model: | AC 127 V, 60 Hz |
DIN power output (rated) | 210 + 210 watts |
(4 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (reference) 285 + 285 watts (4 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)
The following are measured at
Mexican model: | AC 127 V, 60 Hz |
Brazil model: | AC 127 V or 220 V, |
| 50/60 Hz |
Other models: | AC 120, 220, 240 V, |
| 50/60 Hz |
Front/Surround speaker
DIN power output (rated) 180 + 180 watts
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (reference) 225 + 225 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)
Subwoofer
Continuous RMS power output (reference) 200 watts
(8 ohms at 100 Hz, 10% THD)
The following are measured at AC 120, 220, 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Front speaker
DIN power output (rated) 170 + 170 watts
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (reference) 220 + 220 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)