Sansui SD 7000 Owners Manual

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Thank you for selecting the Sansui SD-700t) 4-track 2-channel
stereo tape deck.

The end result of three years of intensive research and develop-
ment work and ten prototype models, the SI)-7000 is Sansui's
ultimate answer to just what a true high fidelity stereo tape
deck should be. As one of the world's foremost audio-only special-
ists. Sansui has spared no effort in making it one of the most com-
plete, most advanced taping machines ever developed.

A wide dynamic range. wide frequency response range. high
signal-to-noise ratio, low distortion and automatic reverse. repeat.
rewind and shut-off operations are just a few of the many out
standing features of the Sl)-7U(J().

You'll learn to appreciate these and other advanced features
quickly once you know how to operate it correctly. Please read
carefully the operating instructions contained in this booklet,
and your new Sansui SD-7000 will offer you professional record-
ing and playback enjoyment for years to come.

CONTENTS

NAMES ANI) FUNCTIONS OF VARIOUS PARTS

(FRONT) ................................................ 3. 4. 5, 5
(SIDE) .................... 7
(REAR) .................... 8
CONNECTION TO A STEREO AMPLIFIER/HOW TO
THREAD THE TAPE ...................................... 9. 10
l-TRACK RECORDING AND ILAYBACK .............. 11, 12
PREPARING FOR PLAYBACK .............................. 13
HOW TO PLAY BACK A 4-TRACK STEREO
RECORDED TAPE .......................................... 14
PREPARING FOR RECORDING ., ........................ 15
4-TRACK STEREO RECORDING:
Making Necessary Connections .............................. 16
Preselting Recording Levels and Entering the
Recording Mode ............................................ 17
4-TRACK MONOPHONIC RECORDING .................... 18
HOW TO MAKE A SPECIAL-EFFECT RECORDING .. 19, 20
IIOW TO USE THE AUTOMATIC SWITCH ............ 21, 22
HOW TO ERASE .................................................. 23
CONDITIONS NOT INDICATIVE OF A FAULTY DECK. 24
ADJUST MENTS/
SIMPLE MEINTENANCE HINTS ............. 25 26, 27, 28
SPECIFICATIONS/ACCESSORIES ............................ 29

ACCESSORIES AVAILABI E AT OPTIONAL COST ........ 30

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ADJUSTMENTS/ SIMPLE MAINTENANCE HINTS

Adjustment of the Line Voltage

and Frequency Settings

Your SD-TOOO is adjusted to the AC line voltage
and frequency of your area prior to shipment. These
are indicated on the rear panel. However. if you
should move to an area where the line voltauettnd/
or frequency are different, remove the power cord
from the AC outlet and then adjust the settings as
instructed helow.

Adiusu'ng die Line Voltage Setting

1. Remove the power [use cap on the rear panel
by turning it in the direction of the arrow.

2. Remove the Voltage Selector Plug once. then
reset it so that the correct AC line voltage of your
area can he read in the window' of the plug.

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Adhtsting the Line Frequency Setting

This is accomplished Ity changing over the fre-
quency switch and adjusting the position of the
capstan drive belt.

1. Remove the upper part of the rear panel. The
frequency switch is located in the lower left corner
of the chassis on which the reel motors are mounted.
2. Change over the switch to the correct .-\(7 line
frequency of your area.

3. Now, re-hoolt the capstan drive belt as shown
in the illustration. Both the capstan motor pulley
and capstan flywheel have two steps. [-or the
upstan motor pulley, the larger step is [or 50llz
and the smaller step is for GOHZ. For the capstan
flywheel, however, the larger step is for 60 Hz and
the smaller step is for Sfllltt. If the re-ltooking of
the hell seems too diflicult or troublesome for you.
get in touch with the authorized Sans-ti ten-inc
station nearest you.

4. When the belt is properly re-hooketl. turn the
pulley by hand and see it the belt moves smoothly.

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