Features
Auto Space Rec Mute Button
Press this button while you're making a recording to auto-
matically enter a blank section of tape about five seconds
long. Once the blank section has been entered, the TA-R77
will automatically switch to the REC-PAUSE mode. To
continue recording, simply press the PLAY button.
This
function is useful for temporarily interrupting recording,
editting tape during dubbing and inserting unrecorded
sections long enough for the AMCS circuit to detect.
Dolby B and C Noise Reduction
Along with standard Dolby B NR, the TA-R77 also has the
even more effective Dolby C NR system.
Dolby C NR
reduces tape background noise by 20 dB at 5 kHz, about 3
times more than Dolby B NR.
In addition to its wide
band noise reduction, Dolby C NR uses a sliding band
technique that varies the band width of noise reduction
according to the input level, thereby avoiding noise
"pumping."
Dolby C NR also has an anti-saturation
effect to reduce the chance of tape saturation in the high
range.
All these features combine to eliminate the adverse
effects on tape sound that other noise reduction systems
can cause.
Auto Music Control System (AMCS)
TA-R77 has an AMCS function which automatically
locates the beginning of every song on a cassette in either
the forward or reverse direction.
When the AMCS button
is pressed during the forward play mode, tape is rapidly
wound to the beginning of the next song and the first 10
seconds (approximately) is played. Then the tape is rapidly
wound forward to the beginning of the next song and
about 10 seconds is played. This process continues until
the FORWARD
PLAY button is pressed to cancel AMCS
and return to normal playback.
When the AMCS button
is pressed during the reverse play mode, this process is
performed in the reverse direction.
Bright Peak Level Meters
The left and right peak level meters react instantaneously
to signals and the two-color layout assures that you won't
miss any potentially harmful input signals when setting
the recording level.
Erasure Prevention Tab Monitor
The absence or presence of the erasure prevention tabs for
cassette sides A and B is automatically detected and
displayed.
This assures that there will be no mistakes
when you're about to make an important recording.
Precautions and Suggestions
1. Do not use or leave in direct sunlight or in other places
subject to high temperature and humidity.
The unit
should also not be left in potentially hot places such as
near heating appliances.
Excessive heat and moisture
can lead to internal damage and serious malfunctions
(this also applies to cassette tapes). The recommended
ambient temperature range is 5°C to 35°C.
. Avoid damp and dusty places and locations prone to
vibrations.
. Be extremely careful with the recording/playback head.
Clean and demagnetize regularly (see page
9) but
under no circumstances should magnets or other metals
be used anywhere near the head.
. The TA-R77 is extremely sensitive to magnetic fields,
so do not use near large speakers or other devices which
generate magnetic fields.
. Hum may even be induced by magnetic flux leakage
from the power transformer in certain amplifiers.
Therefore, the TA-R77 should also be kept clear of the
amplifier.
. Do not remove the cabinet case.
If any of the internal
parts are handled, there is a considerable danger of
electric shock.
*** WARNING ***
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
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'Dolby' and the double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Noise Reduction System manufactured under license
from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
Recording of copyrighted material for other than per-
sonal use is illegal without permission of the copyright
holder.
The cabinet composition of this unit is viny! laminated
steel sheet.