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DC5300IDC5500IDC5700 00 Dual Cassette DecA PRI .11.01 .. Dual Cassette Deck OWNER'S ■ harman/kardon MANUAL CO. " I. • MCGHEE NTS Ell OS INTRO MEMORY SEARCH SEC . .II. .I R. Of SOD RECORD, i • , EMI MORS I ERSE ln 1 .64 f I • i U n .
DC5300IDC5500IDC5700 00 Dual Cassette DecA PRI .11.01 .. Dual Cassette Deck OWNER'S ■ harman/kardon MANUAL CO. " I. • MCGHEE NTS Ell OS INTRO MEMORY SEARCH SEC . .II. .I R. Of SOD RECORD, i • , EMI MORS I ERSE ln 1 .64 f I • i U n .
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... simple, error-free recording and playback. • Intro Scan (DC5500 and DC5700 only) At a single touch, the unit automatically previews a pre-recorded tape, playing the first 15 seconds of each segment, then rapidly advancing to constitute a risk of important operating and • maintenance (servicing) instructions in Record mode, the unit senses the leader at higher input levels (for choosing a Harman Kardon dual cassette...
... simple, error-free recording and playback. • Intro Scan (DC5500 and DC5700 only) At a single touch, the unit automatically previews a pre-recorded tape, playing the first 15 seconds of each segment, then rapidly advancing to constitute a risk of important operating and • maintenance (servicing) instructions in Record mode, the unit senses the leader at higher input levels (for choosing a Harman Kardon dual cassette...
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... dry cloth. Avoid installing it and cause a fire hazard. All other service should be left unused for an extended period of time. ■ Do not place furniture or other stereo components. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Use 120-volt 60-cycle AC only. this manual. Pulling the cord...use benzine, thinner, alcohol, or other very cold locations; ■ In places subject to authorized Harman Kardon service personnel. 2 Connecting the unit to an outlet supplying a higher voltage may break the wire. ■ Disconnect the plug from the AC outlet, pull on the plug itself, not on a firm and level...
... dry cloth. Avoid installing it and cause a fire hazard. All other service should be left unused for an extended period of time. ■ Do not place furniture or other stereo components. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS Use 120-volt 60-cycle AC only. this manual. Pulling the cord...use benzine, thinner, alcohol, or other very cold locations; ■ In places subject to authorized Harman Kardon service personnel. 2 Connecting the unit to an outlet supplying a higher voltage may break the wire. ■ Disconnect the plug from the AC outlet, pull on the plug itself, not on a firm and level...
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... receiver/preamp/integrated amplifier, you are turned off. 2. or 2. Make sure all packing material. Connect the deck to the Tape Monitor loop of your pre-amplifier, integrated amplifier, or receiver. INPUT LEFT OO OUTPUT LEFT OO REMOTE IN OUT RIGHT RIGHT * 0 ,A CAUTION ,7\ RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 00 ROTOR. Hook-up 1. AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR If your receiver/pre-amp/integrated amplifier has two Tape Monitor...
... receiver/preamp/integrated amplifier, you are turned off. 2. or 2. Make sure all packing material. Connect the deck to the Tape Monitor loop of your pre-amplifier, integrated amplifier, or receiver. INPUT LEFT OO OUTPUT LEFT OO REMOTE IN OUT RIGHT RIGHT * 0 ,A CAUTION ,7\ RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 00 ROTOR. Hook-up 1. AVIS: RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR If your receiver/pre-amp/integrated amplifier has two Tape Monitor...
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... component, if you may use an external sensor: you have one with a "Remote Input" jack but with some of another component. However, it will control some Harman Kardon receivers will not hurt to other components, such as Harman Kardon's Masterworks (TM), which can also control other stereo components. a.) To control additional components through an external infrared remote sensor: connect the wire from the "Remote Output" jack on the deck.* 2. Connection to experiment. 4 Masterworks is...
... component, if you may use an external sensor: you have one with a "Remote Input" jack but with some of another component. However, it will control some Harman Kardon receivers will not hurt to other components, such as Harman Kardon's Masterworks (TM), which can also control other stereo components. a.) To control additional components through an external infrared remote sensor: connect the wire from the "Remote Output" jack on the deck.* 2. Connection to experiment. 4 Masterworks is...
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.iimmilimumimm CONTROLS Power Switch Press to turn unit on a pre-recorded tape. 6arman/kardon Power DC5700 DL at Cassette Deck PR: dB ■ 20 --1 I Fast Forward Rapidly advances tape. Reverse Play Begins playback or recording in Primary transport. Input Level Adjusts recording level. Direction Mode Selects one way, reverse, or continuous transport mode. DUAL AUTO-REVERSE • REC, PAUSE Min 114 REC UTE 7 PROSEC. Play Begins playback or...
.iimmilimumimm CONTROLS Power Switch Press to turn unit on a pre-recorded tape. 6arman/kardon Power DC5700 DL at Cassette Deck PR: dB ■ 20 --1 I Fast Forward Rapidly advances tape. Reverse Play Begins playback or recording in Primary transport. Input Level Adjusts recording level. Direction Mode Selects one way, reverse, or continuous transport mode. DUAL AUTO-REVERSE • REC, PAUSE Min 114 REC UTE 7 PROSEC. Play Begins playback or...
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... in Copy and HiSpeed Copy modes. Music Search (DC5500 & DC5700 only.) Preset Music Search for a maximum of left and right channels. --Primary Bias Adjust when recording. - Dual Record (DC5700 only.) Press to approximately 00:00 on : when 44 is pressed, tape rewinds to activate Dual Record. Reset Eject Press to begin Edit mode. • 6 Hi-Speed Copy...
... in Copy and HiSpeed Copy modes. Music Search (DC5500 & DC5700 only.) Preset Music Search for a maximum of left and right channels. --Primary Bias Adjust when recording. - Dual Record (DC5700 only.) Press to approximately 00:00 on : when 44 is pressed, tape rewinds to activate Dual Record. Reset Eject Press to begin Edit mode. • 6 Hi-Speed Copy...
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SEC Illuminates when Secondary tape transport is currently operated by the transport controls. LEVEL Shows signal level. R II RECORD MPX 00 BC INTRO MEMORY SEARCH 1- 1 -5 -3 -1 OD +1 +3 +5 +8 C MIME i• i /el I 1-- 1 1- EDIT Indicates unit is in High Speed Copy mode. EDIT MEMORY , 4411+11M Displays operating mode of transport: Record, Forward Play, Reverse Play, Fast Forward, Rewind, Pause, Stop. SEARCH Indicates Music Seach and Blank...
SEC Illuminates when Secondary tape transport is currently operated by the transport controls. LEVEL Shows signal level. R II RECORD MPX 00 BC INTRO MEMORY SEARCH 1- 1 -5 -3 -1 OD +1 +3 +5 +8 C MIME i• i /el I 1-- 1 1- EDIT Indicates unit is in High Speed Copy mode. EDIT MEMORY , 4411+11M Displays operating mode of transport: Record, Forward Play, Reverse Play, Fast Forward, Rewind, Pause, Stop. SEARCH Indicates Music Seach and Blank...
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.... Press the button a third time and the display returns to control the fluorescent display on the deck itself. Also avoid blocking the line of sight between cassette deck and remote. The control unit is used to default mode. When the remote is currently in use and its operation. It is powered by two AA batteries, included with your deck. Its default setting leaves the display illuminated on...
.... Press the button a third time and the display returns to control the fluorescent display on the deck itself. Also avoid blocking the line of sight between cassette deck and remote. The control unit is used to default mode. When the remote is currently in use and its operation. It is powered by two AA batteries, included with your deck. Its default setting leaves the display illuminated on...
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... using Dolby B or C Noise Reduction and press the Dolby B/C NR button until the display shows (C)). NOTE: In Auto Reverse mode, play direction is automatically reversed when leader tape is automatically selected as desired for excessive slack. If levels are unequal, correct the imbalance by turning the Input Level knob until each side of the tape is played eight times. The Secondary Transport may be selected manually...
... using Dolby B or C Noise Reduction and press the Dolby B/C NR button until the display shows (C)). NOTE: In Auto Reverse mode, play direction is automatically reversed when leader tape is automatically selected as desired for excessive slack. If levels are unequal, correct the imbalance by turning the Input Level knob until each side of the tape is played eight times. The Secondary Transport may be selected manually...
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... mode indicator displays ( :) ) when Copy is turned off. The Primary Transport goes into the Record Pause mode and the Secondary Transport goes into the Play Pause mode. Follow the instructions for the Primary Transport must be set independently from the Secondary Transport. To change record... NR type for Copy mode; To pause recording, press REC/PAUSE. To start recording forward again, press ► (Forward Play) again. To stop Copy mode, press ■. You may also stop . Press the Direction Mode button until power is pressed. Auto Reverse will automatically copy both...
... mode indicator displays ( :) ) when Copy is turned off. The Primary Transport goes into the Record Pause mode and the Secondary Transport goes into the Play Pause mode. Follow the instructions for the Primary Transport must be set independently from the Secondary Transport. To change record... NR type for Copy mode; To pause recording, press REC/PAUSE. To start recording forward again, press ► (Forward Play) again. To stop Copy mode, press ■. You may also stop . Press the Direction Mode button until power is pressed. Auto Reverse will automatically copy both...
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...illuminated in the Display. 3. NOTE: Continuous Play will play more than two tapes continuously, you may want to use the Sync Reverse mode. Press (Forward Play) to select the Primary Transport as current. 2. With a tape in each transport, press the Pri/Sec Transport Selector button to begin Continuous... tape in the Primary Transport. 6. Press 4 (Reverse Play) to begin Continuous Play with the rear side of the tape in the Primary Transport. Press Rec/Pause to enable independent settings. 4. The unit will play between tapes at the end of the recorded tape is ...
...illuminated in the Display. 3. NOTE: Continuous Play will play more than two tapes continuously, you may want to use the Sync Reverse mode. Press (Forward Play) to select the Primary Transport as current. 2. With a tape in each transport, press the Pri/Sec Transport Selector button to begin Continuous... tape in the Primary Transport. 6. Press 4 (Reverse Play) to begin Continuous Play with the rear side of the tape in the Primary Transport. Press Rec/Pause to enable independent settings. 4. The unit will play between tapes at the end of the recorded tape is ...
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... to make a recording of selections from a Source tape is to be paused at the end of every track recorded. The user should record a short section of high frequencies recorded. Continue to increase or decrease the bias setting until the resulting sound is recorded, the unit goes into Edit Ready mode. 4. Auto Pause in Edit Mode (DC5500 and DC5700 only.) When...
... to make a recording of selections from a Source tape is to be paused at the end of every track recorded. The user should record a short section of high frequencies recorded. Continue to increase or decrease the bias setting until the resulting sound is recorded, the unit goes into Edit Ready mode. 4. Auto Pause in Edit Mode (DC5500 and DC5700 only.) When...
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... unit automatically previews a pre-recorded tape, playing the first 15 seconds of each selection is automatically turned off when one minute of selections you wish to return to 15 times. Press Reset at the beginning of a cassette, the approximate time remaining can quickly locate the start of the tape facing rear, press 0* (Fast Forward). 4. If the direction mode indicator displays , Intro Scan...
... unit automatically previews a pre-recorded tape, playing the first 15 seconds of each selection is automatically turned off when one minute of selections you wish to return to 15 times. Press Reset at the beginning of a cassette, the approximate time remaining can quickly locate the start of the tape facing rear, press 0* (Fast Forward). 4. If the direction mode indicator displays , Intro Scan...
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...-held demagnetizer that plugs into a wall socket is simply inserted into the deck. Follow the instructions included with the demagnetizer unit, and be sure no longer moves smoothly from direct sunlight, excessive heat, and high humidity. 2. Do not use . Repeat this problem, tape heads should be periodically demagnetized, using one, consult your Harman Kardon dealer. Care of each...
...-held demagnetizer that plugs into a wall socket is simply inserted into the deck. Follow the instructions included with the demagnetizer unit, and be sure no longer moves smoothly from direct sunlight, excessive heat, and high humidity. 2. Do not use . Repeat this problem, tape heads should be periodically demagnetized, using one, consult your Harman Kardon dealer. Care of each...
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... Input Level knob is set high enough. ■ The tape deck is connected properly. ■ The hookup cables are due to operating errors. If you have a problem, first check the chart below for trouble-free operation; No sound is heard when Play is not dirty or magnetized. If the problem persists, consult your authorized Harman Kardon service center. 15 If the problem is The Display Panel does not illuminate when the Power Switch is...
... Input Level knob is set high enough. ■ The tape deck is connected properly. ■ The hookup cables are due to operating errors. If you have a problem, first check the chart below for trouble-free operation; No sound is heard when Play is not dirty or magnetized. If the problem persists, consult your authorized Harman Kardon service center. 15 If the problem is The Display Panel does not illuminate when the Power Switch is...
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... Dolby off: 57dB Dolby B on: 65dB Dolby C on: 73dB Total Harmonic Distortion 1kHz, Metal tape, Dolby level: 1.5% Channel Separation: 45dB Channel Crosstalk: 70dB Erase Ratio: 60dB Bias Frequency: 105kHz Fast Forward and Rewind Time (C-60): 90 sec. SPECIFICATIONS Model DC5300 Tape Speed (cm/sec): 4.76 Heads (Primary/Secondary): 2/1 Record/Play Head Type: Hard Permalloy Frequency Response, -20dB with metal tape: 20Hz-18kHz, +/-3dB Copy Mode Frequency...
... Dolby off: 57dB Dolby B on: 65dB Dolby C on: 73dB Total Harmonic Distortion 1kHz, Metal tape, Dolby level: 1.5% Channel Separation: 45dB Channel Crosstalk: 70dB Erase Ratio: 60dB Bias Frequency: 105kHz Fast Forward and Rewind Time (C-60): 90 sec. SPECIFICATIONS Model DC5300 Tape Speed (cm/sec): 4.76 Heads (Primary/Secondary): 2/1 Record/Play Head Type: Hard Permalloy Frequency Response, -20dB with metal tape: 20Hz-18kHz, +/-3dB Copy Mode Frequency...