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•DC520 (d).qx 11/6/96 12:02 Page 1 SECONDARY Transport Auto Tape Selector Power Reset Sync Rev PLAY Dual Auto Reverse Eject Direction Mode Dolby NR Off B C Cont Play Input L DC520 - 8•16•96 ver (D) - (Back Cover) Printed in Taiwan Part #1111-DC520
•DC520 (d).qx 11/6/96 12:02 Page 1 SECONDARY Transport Auto Tape Selector Power Reset Sync Rev PLAY Dual Auto Reverse Eject Direction Mode Dolby NR Off B C Cont Play Input L DC520 - 8•16•96 ver (D) - (Back Cover) Printed in Taiwan Part #1111-DC520
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•DC520 (d).qx 11/6/96 12:02 Page 2 Harman Kardon DC520 Dual Cassette Deck Reset Sync Rev Reset Copy High Speed Copy Rec Mute Input Level n Mode Dolby NR Off B C Cont Play Record PRIMARY Transport Auto Tape Selector Input Balance Headphones REC/PLAY Dual Auto Reverse Eject Owner's Manual DC520 - 8•16•96 ver (D) - (Front Cover)
•DC520 (d).qx 11/6/96 12:02 Page 2 Harman Kardon DC520 Dual Cassette Deck Reset Sync Rev Reset Copy High Speed Copy Rec Mute Input Level n Mode Dolby NR Off B C Cont Play Record PRIMARY Transport Auto Tape Selector Input Balance Headphones REC/PLAY Dual Auto Reverse Eject Owner's Manual DC520 - 8•16•96 ver (D) - (Front Cover)
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... lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to consittute a risk of Contents Introduction and Safety Information 1-2 Front Panel Controls 3 Front Panel Display 4 Installation 4 Operation 4-8 Specifications 8 Troubleshooting Guide 9 CAUTION...Harman Kardon, Incorporated DC520 - 8•14•96 ver (B) Inside Front Cover •DC520 (d).qx 11/6/96 12:02 Page 3 Owner's Manual DC520 Dual Cassette Deck Table of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equalateral triangle is intended to alert the user...
... lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to consittute a risk of Contents Introduction and Safety Information 1-2 Front Panel Controls 3 Front Panel Display 4 Installation 4 Operation 4-8 Specifications 8 Troubleshooting Guide 9 CAUTION...Harman Kardon, Incorporated DC520 - 8•14•96 ver (B) Inside Front Cover •DC520 (d).qx 11/6/96 12:02 Page 3 Owner's Manual DC520 Dual Cassette Deck Table of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equalateral triangle is intended to alert the user...
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..., disconnect the plug from the AC power source immediately, and consult an authorized service station. They are no user serviceable components inside the unit, disconnect it is a trademark of noise and hiss. s Auto Tape Sensor automatically recognizes the type of metal parts. Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your DC520 has been designed for local information. If you the product. As...
..., disconnect the plug from the AC power source immediately, and consult an authorized service station. They are no user serviceable components inside the unit, disconnect it is a trademark of noise and hiss. s Auto Tape Sensor automatically recognizes the type of metal parts. Important Safety Information Verify Line Voltage Before Use Your DC520 has been designed for local information. If you the product. As...
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... Information 2 Important Information for the User Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is visible in the front panel display A - (number in a circle) indicates a specific front panel control 1 - (number in a square) indicates an indicator in a residential installation. Note: Changes or modifications may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This will not occur...
... Information 2 Important Information for the User Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is visible in the front panel display A - (number in a circle) indicates a specific front panel control 1 - (number in a square) indicates an indicator in a residential installation. Note: Changes or modifications may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This will not occur...
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... Reset - Press this button to play the primary tape in use . U Input Balance - This knob controls the input level during dubbing. Press this button to stop the secondary transport. Y Secondary Transport Forward Play - b Dolby NR Selector - This switch selects the playback/auto reverse mode for recording or playback. d Secondary Transport Eject - •DC520 (d).qx 11/6/96 12:02 Page 6 Front Panel Controls 3 SECONDARY Transport Auto Tape Selector Power Reset Sync Rev Reset...
... Reset - Press this button to play the primary tape in use . U Input Balance - This knob controls the input level during dubbing. Press this button to stop the secondary transport. Y Secondary Transport Forward Play - b Dolby NR Selector - This switch selects the playback/auto reverse mode for recording or playback. d Secondary Transport Eject - •DC520 (d).qx 11/6/96 12:02 Page 6 Front Panel Controls 3 SECONDARY Transport Auto Tape Selector Power Reset Sync Rev Reset...
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... requirements of your audio system is typically displayed on the rear panel to display the tape speed. 8 Rec - These indicators light during dubbing. 5 Secondary Transport Play - Connect the INPUT jacks on the rear of another product to power the DC520 make certain that it is in the play mode, tape movement may be in process. ) Primary Transport Counter - Press the PLAY/5 or 6 button for the DC520 to indicate momentary...
... requirements of your audio system is typically displayed on the rear panel to display the tape speed. 8 Rec - These indicators light during dubbing. 5 Secondary Transport Play - Connect the INPUT jacks on the rear of another product to power the DC520 make certain that it is in the play mode, tape movement may be in process. ) Primary Transport Counter - Press the PLAY/5 or 6 button for the DC520 to indicate momentary...
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... in whichever direction is set by the DIRECTION MODE switch c. Remember that the LEVEL METER 1 will be placed on the "B" side of the tape. Single Side Playback or Recording To play or record in the RECORD mode, any , using the Primary Transport on Auto Reverse Functions, see pages 5-6. Press the PAUSE button R to the incoming audio source. Adjust the INPUT LEVEL CONTROL V so that the...
... in whichever direction is set by the DIRECTION MODE switch c. Remember that the LEVEL METER 1 will be placed on the "B" side of the tape. Single Side Playback or Recording To play or record in the RECORD mode, any , using the Primary Transport on Auto Reverse Functions, see pages 5-6. Press the PAUSE button R to the incoming audio source. Adjust the INPUT LEVEL CONTROL V so that the...
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... cycles the unit will automatically stop . Select the tape direction mode using the DIRECTION MODE switch c. • To dub only one transport is only possible using the POWER switch A. 2. If one side of the tape. DC520 - 8•16•96 ver (D) Set the DIRECTION MODE switch c in the incorrect direction briefly press the appropriate FORWARD PLAY button OY and then immediately press the STOP...
... cycles the unit will automatically stop . Select the tape direction mode using the DIRECTION MODE switch c. • To dub only one transport is only possible using the POWER switch A. 2. If one side of the tape. DC520 - 8•16•96 ver (D) Set the DIRECTION MODE switch c in the incorrect direction briefly press the appropriate FORWARD PLAY button OY and then immediately press the STOP...
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... to play . Note that enables certain functions of the Primary Transport to skip some of the playback tape will not be controlled with the system remote supplied with your audio system or the front panel headphone jack T. The DC520 is not operable during dubbing operations. Prepare the unit for each side of the material at the DC520's front panel sensor C. Remote Control Operation The DC520 features a built in remote sensor...
... to play . Note that enables certain functions of the Primary Transport to skip some of the playback tape will not be controlled with the system remote supplied with your audio system or the front panel headphone jack T. The DC520 is not operable during dubbing operations. Prepare the unit for each side of the material at the DC520's front panel sensor C. Remote Control Operation The DC520 features a built in remote sensor...
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... on rubber rollers. •DC520 (d).qx 11/6/96 12:02 Page 11 Operation 8 tions. Care of each head. A battery powered demagnetizer is specifically approved for information on : 69 dB NR Off, 3% THD: 59 dB Fast Wind Time: Line Input: Line Output: Headphone Impedance: Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight Power Requirement Power Consumption 110 seconds for C-60 97 mV, 50K ohms 0.52 V for recording. Carefully...
... on rubber rollers. •DC520 (d).qx 11/6/96 12:02 Page 11 Operation 8 tions. Care of each head. A battery powered demagnetizer is specifically approved for information on : 69 dB NR Off, 3% THD: 59 dB Fast Wind Time: Line Input: Line Output: Headphone Impedance: Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight Power Requirement Power Consumption 110 seconds for C-60 97 mV, 50K ohms 0.52 V for recording. Carefully...
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... the OUTPUT of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corp. If a problem persists, contact your receiver or preamp. The cassette does not record. • Record protection tabs removed. • Record Level knob set to low. • No source signal feeding recorder. • Interconnect cables connected to wrong jacks. • Place tape over record protection holes. • Increase input level. • Check Tape Monitor and Source Selection on your dealer or an authorized Harman Kardon Service Center...
... the OUTPUT of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corp. If a problem persists, contact your receiver or preamp. The cassette does not record. • Record protection tabs removed. • Record Level knob set to low. • No source signal feeding recorder. • Interconnect cables connected to wrong jacks. • Place tape over record protection holes. • Increase input level. • Check Tape Monitor and Source Selection on your dealer or an authorized Harman Kardon Service Center...
Product Information
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....harmankardon.com *Trademark of Harman Kardon, Inc. Dolby* Type B/C Noise Reduction Dolby HX Pro Hi-Speed Copy Dual Auto Reverse Synch Reverse Remote Control Capability ® Power for 50k-ohm Ioad; Fast Wind Time: 110 seconds for the digital revolution is a registered trademark, and Power for C-60; Power Requirement: 120VAC/60Hz; Normal Play/Record: 1-7/8 ips (4.76cm/sec); Signal-to change without notice. Line Input: 97mV, 50k ohms...
....harmankardon.com *Trademark of Harman Kardon, Inc. Dolby* Type B/C Noise Reduction Dolby HX Pro Hi-Speed Copy Dual Auto Reverse Synch Reverse Remote Control Capability ® Power for 50k-ohm Ioad; Fast Wind Time: 110 seconds for the digital revolution is a registered trademark, and Power for C-60; Power Requirement: 120VAC/60Hz; Normal Play/Record: 1-7/8 ips (4.76cm/sec); Signal-to change without notice. Line Input: 97mV, 50k ohms...