Realistic sct 33 owners manual

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Your Realistic SCT733 combines studio~qualiiy recording capabilities with the most deluxe
cassette conveniences. Many oi its features have previously been available only in the most
expensive open roei decks. Read this manual careiully, so youll be able to take full advantage
of all the specral controis and functions,

Features inc/ude:

UltraSmooth Logic-Controlled Cassette Operation

One microprocessor IC, one motor and 2 solenoids provide light feather-touch operation of the
cassette mechanism. Now you can change tape motion from FasrForward or Rewind to Play
or vice versa without worrying about tape jam or wrap ups,

2-colur Fluorescent peak meters with auto peakhold

Separate Right and Lett Fluorescent Levei Meters are Illuminated white and red, and
incorporate swnchable peak hold functions for easy setting of maximum record level, The rapid
response ol these Meters assures true peak indication.

l.4 mm close-gap metal Record and Play heads compatible with Metal Tape

New technology high density ferrite closevgap record and play heads generate the magnetic
held required tor Metal tape. The double-gap highvdensity erase head provides the high
magnetic held necessary to completely erase Metal tape. This brings all the superb
characteristics of Metal Tape to your system - irequency response, greater dynamic range at
high frequencies, reduction of distortion at high input levels, plus sharp improvement of the
S/N ratio at high frequencies.

Metal tape Capability

The latest technological breakthrough in magnetic recording, Metal tape, provides you with
the very best record/playback results, lncreased output levels of up to 8 dB over other
premium tapes [Without increased distortionl give you greatly increased dynamic range for
studio-quality recordings. Front panel adjustable bias contiol permits precise bias settings tor
all high-technology tapes.

Two Dolby NR Systems: B-type and new C-type

The SCT733 leatures the latest circuitry and the Dolby Crtype NR system The Dolby,
two-stage, C-type NFi system lowers background nOise to l/tOOth ol its original level (20 d8).
making it ideal for recording Wide dynamic range program material or live music. With the
Dolby C-type NR, the SOT-33 rivals the performance of many studio-type open reel recorders

Auto Rewind
Automatically rewinds the tape to the beginning of the tape and stops or begins to play

Memory Rewind

The microprocessor IC remembers where you pressed the Play button . and when Rewrnd is
pressed it automatically rewinds the. tape to that position to restart playback (or autoestop).
Automatic Record Mute

Press the Mute button, and the Microprocessor automatically shuts off the recording signal for
4 seconds. and then enters Pause mode

Timer Recording and Playback

With an external timer connected, vou can record your favorite radio program while youre out.
or start playback at a pre-set time for stereo "wakevup alarm" (or other timed record or
playback applications).

Professional Editing Capability

The SCT733 lets you go directly from play to record without stopping. You hear the playback
signal up to the exact moment you enter the record mode. There is zero time delay or playback
tidelity loss (which can occur even in expensive, three head protessronal deoksl.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER. NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC-
ING T0 QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

Explanation of Graphical Symbols

The lightning ltash with arrowhead symbol. wrthin an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user 01 the
presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" Within
the product's enclosure; that may be at sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to pers
sons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user at the presence of important
operating and maintenance (sen/icing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the appliance

WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS TAPE DECK TO
RAIN 0R MOISTURE.

' Noise reduction system manufactured under license irom Dolbfl
Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
"Dolby" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation

For your own protection, we urge you to record the Serial Number
of this unit in the space provided. Youll find the Serial Number on
the back panel ol the unit.

Serial Number