Hitachi D 85 S Owners Manual

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Stereo cassette tape deck

Operating guide

BEFORE USING

To obtain the best performance and ensure years of trouble-free use,
please read this operating guide carefuIy.

KEY TO ILLUSTRATIONS

(j) PAUSE INDICATOR
(:2) METAL TAPE POSITION INDICATOR
C3) TAPE COUNTER
3Q DOLBY NR INDICATOR
C5) AUTO/MEMORY REWIND SWITCH
@ TIMER SWITCH
® DIGITAL PEAK METER
® RECORDING LEVEL CONTROL
@ HEADPHONE SOCKET
® MICROPHONE SOCKETS
(Left/ mono and Right)
® INPUT SELECT SWITCH
@ OUTPUT LEVEL CONTROL
® DOLBY NR SWITCH
TAPE SELECT SWITCHES
® EJECT BUTTON
@ REC. MUTE BUTTON
® PAUSE BUTTON

@ RECORD BUTTON

STOP BUTTON

® FAST FORWARD BUTTON
® PLAYBACK BUTTON

® REWIND BUTTON

® POWER (MAINS) SWITCH
@ PLAY INDICATOR

@ RECORDING INDICATOR

® RECORD/PLAYBACK (DIN) SOCKET
@ LINE IN SOCKETS

LINE OUT SOCKET

@ REMOTE CONTROL SOCKET
® VOLTAGE SELECTOR

@ CONNECTIONS

@ CASSETTE MAINTENANCE
® CLEANING

4» Noise recuCtion system manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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PRECAUTIONS

FEATURES

0 Smooth Operation by means of the computer lC logic control

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0 This unit is designed so that other units can be stacked on it, but do not stack extreme-

ly heavy objects on it.

Never use any strong detergent or solvent for cleaning the cabinet of this unit, because
it could lead to damage of the surface finish.

Protect the unit against excessive heat (e.g. direct sunshine), dust, shock hazards and
moisture.

Be sure not to open the cabinet.

Be careful not to damage the power (mains) lead. Be sure to take hold of the plug
when pulling it out; do not pull the lead.

Disconnect the AC power (mains) lead plug from AC outlet when the unit is not to be
used for a long period of time or you are away from home.

Do not stack in such a way that there is danger of blocking the ventilation holes.
(Allow space near the ventilation holes if possible.)

l IMPORTANT NOTICE |

l When using with other components, any component which can produce
induction noise which can induce hum should be as far as possible from
this deck. Bias leakage from this deck during recording may cause
I beats during reception of AM broadcasts, so be careful in placement of
this deck and with respect to the tuner; when beats occur, move them
away from each other it possible. There is no problem in PM reception.

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Light feather-touch operation has been made possible by use of the logic control with 2
motors, 2 solenoids and computer IC.

It is possible to change directly from the PLAY mode to the Fast Forward or Rewind
mode, and vice versa without damaging the tape.

REC/PLAY head suitable for Metal Tape

The R/ P head is a newly developed Sen-dust Alloy head which generates a sufficient
strong magnetic field to be used with high retentivity Metal Tape. A special double-
gap high density ferrite erase head is employed to completely erase the signal from the
tape necessary because of its high retentivity, so that the excellent high frequency
characteristics of Metal Tape can be displayed to their fullest. The extention of the
frequency response and high frequency dynamic range, the decrese of distortion at
high input levels, and sharp improvement of the S/ N ratio at high frequencies are ad-

vantages of Metal Tape.

Computer memory rewind/Auto-rewind function

Repeating playback from the desired position is possible by means of the function of
the computer IC.

The control circuit can be operatd by means of the reed switch at the end of the tape to
rewind the tape automatically to enter the play mode ( Auto rewind play) or to enter the
stop mode (Auto-rewind stop) after rewinding the tape.

It is very convenient because the tape can be returned to the tape start position after it
has been listened to or after recording.