| P T - 6 5 9 D U D O U B L E C A S S E T T E D E C K T A P E C O U N T E R D O U B L E C A S S E T T E D E C K PT-659DU   P E A K P R O G R A M L E V E L M E T E R F U L L A U T O S T O P S Y S T E M H I G H S P E E D D U B B I N G H I - S P E E D P L A Y C r O 2 D U B B I N G R E C C r O 2 D U B B I N G R E C A P L A Y B P L A Y R E C L E V E L P O W E R M I N M A X w w w . p y l e a u d i o . c o m Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   OPERATION INSTRUCTION   STEREO DOUBLE CASSETTE DECK   1 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   PRECAUTIONS   Thank you for purchasing this product. Taking time to   read these operating instructions carefully before use will   acquaint you fully with all its features and help ensure   optimum performance.   Power plug   l When disconnecting the power cord from the power   outlet, always take hold of the plug, and not the wire,   and pull free.   l l l The safety and operation instructions should be   retained for future reference.   l l Never connect or disconnect the power plug with wet   hands since you may receive an electric shock.   Remember to disconnect the power plug from   the power outlet when you do not intend to use   the unit for a prolonged period of time.   Heed warning—Comply with all the warnings on the   product and in the operation instructions.   In order to simplify the explanation, illustrations may   sometimes differ from the originals.   l Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized   or grounding-type plug.If the provided plug does   not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for   replacement of the obsolete outlet.   RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK   DO NOT OPEN   CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RIS K OF ELECTRIC S HOCK,   DO NOT REMOVE COVER(OR BACK)   NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INS IDE.   REFER S ERVICING TO QUALIFIED S ERVICE PERS ONNEL.   Do not remove the case and bottom panel   Any inspections or adjustments inside the unit may   The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol,   within an equilateral triangle, is intended to   lead to malfunctions and electric shocks. Do not   touch any of the inside parts.   alert the user to the presence of un-insulated   “dangerous voltage” within the product’s   enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to   constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.   Ventilation warning   Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in   accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.   The normal ventilation of the product shall not be   impeded for intended use.   The exclamation point within an equilateral   triangle is intended to alert the user to the   presence of important operating and   maintenance (servicing) instructions in the   literature accompanying the appliance.   Installation precautions   l l Do not use this apparatus near water.   Do not install near any heat sources such as   radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other   apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce   heat.   WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not   expose the unit to rain or moisture. Never place   cans of beer, soda, glasses of water or anything   wet near or on top of the unit!   l This product should be kept away from direct   contact with liquids.   2 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   Servicing   Do not wipe with thinners   Wipe the panels and case from time to time with   Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.   Servicing is required when the apparatus has been   damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or   plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects   have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has   been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate   normally, or has been dropped.   soft dry cloth. Using any kind of thinner, alcohol   or volatile liquid will mar the surface, cause   blotching on the exterior and erase the markings   and should therefore be avoided. Do not use   insecticide sprays in the vicinity.   Dripping warning   SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS   The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or   splashing and that no objects filled with liquids,   such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.   · Disconnect power cord before servicing   · Replace critical components   only with   factory parts or recommended equivalents   · For AC line powered units - Before returning   repaired unit to user, use an ohmmeter to   measure from both AC plug blades to all   exposed metal parts. The resistance should be   more than 100,000 ohms.   Positioning   Use only the cart, stand, tripod,   bracket or table specified by the   manufacturer, or sold with the   apparatus. When a cart is used, use   caution when the cart/apparatus   combination to avoid injury from tip-over.   DANGER:   INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND   INTERLOCK FAILED OR DEFEATED. AVOID   DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM. USE OF CONTROLS   OR ADJUSTMENTS OTHER THAN THOSE   SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS   RADIATION EXPOSURE   Attachment/accessories   Only use attachment/accessories specified by the   manufacturer.   l Power cord protection   Protect the power cord from being walked on or   pinched particularly at plugs, convenience   receptacles, and the point where they exit from the   apparatus.   l l Power Sources   This product should be connected to a power   supply only of the type described in these   operating instructions, or as marked on the unit.   Internal/External Voltage Selectors   Internal or external voltage selector switches, if   any, should only be reset and re-equipped with a   proper plug for alternative voltage by a qualified   service technician. Do not attempt to alter this   yourself.   3 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   PANEL INFORMATION   2 4 3 2 15   10   12   13   10 11   14   8 5 6 9 7 1. POWER BUTTON   Use this button to turn the unit on and off. If the unit is not being used for a prolonged period of time, please also   remove the AC plug from the power socket.   2. CASSETTE HOLDER   Insert your cassette into either of these two holders. The holders may be opened by pressing the corresponding   [STOP/EJECT] button (13). Please note that both decks can be used for playback but only deck B can be used for   recording/dubbing.   3. DISPLAY   The display will help you keep track of audio levels and the features which have been engaged.   * * * * * PEAK LEVEL INDICATOR – The meters indicate the audio level during recording and playback.   REC – lights when deck B is recording or in record-pause mode   HI SP DUB – lights when high-speed dubbing mode is engaged   PLAY Cr02 – lights when Play Cr02 function is engaged   REC Cr02 – lights when Rec Cr02 function is engaged   4. TAPE COUNTER AND [RESET] BUTTON   The tape counter indicates the tape position when playing or recording tapes (deck B only). To reset the counter, press   the [RESET] button.   5. REC LEVEL KNOB   Use this knob to adjust the recording level when recording external sources to deck B.   6. [PLAY Cr02] BUTTON   This feature should be set depending on the kind of tape you are playing. When using normal tapes, this feature should   be turned off (“PLAY Cr02” not lit on the display). When using Cr02 tapes, these features should be turned on (“PLAY   Cr02” is lit on the display).   7. [DUBBING] BUTTON   Press this button if you would like to dub a tape from deck A to a tape in deck B (“DUBBING” will light on the   display).   8. [HI SPEED DUBBING] BUTTON   Press this button to enable high-speed dubbing (“HIGH SPEED” will light on the display). Press again to disable   high-speed dubbing.   9. REC Cr02 BUTTON   Turn this feature on when recording to a Cr02 tape on deck B (“REC Cr02” is lit on the display).   10. [PLAY]   Press to play the tape on the corresponding deck.   11. [REWIND]   Press to rewind the tape on the corresponding deck.   12. [FAST FORWARD]   Press to fast forward the tape on the corresponding deck.   13. [STOP/EJECT]   Press to stop the tape on the corresponding deck. When stopped, press again to open the cassette holder.   14. [PAUSE]   Press to pause the tape on the corresponding deck. Press again to resume playback.   15. [RECORD]   Press this button in conjunction with the [PLAY] button to begin recording.   4 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   OPERATING PROCEDURES   2 3 4 5 1 recommend turning down the Gain. If the audio level   from the unit is extremely low when recording to your   computer, we recommend turning up the Gain.   1. POWER CORD   Plug this cord into a power socket before powering on   the unit. If not using the unit for prolonged periods of   time, please remember to turn it off and remove the   cord from the socket.   4. REC INPUT   Connect a stereo RCA cable from an external source to   this input. Please note that recording and dubbing only   works on deck B.   2. USB PORT   Use the included USB cable to connect this port to an   available USB port on your computer when   transferring tapes.   5. PLAY OUTPUT   This is the combined audio output from deck A and   deck B. Connect a stereo RCA cable from this output   to the Line or Auxiliary input of a home stereo receiver   system.   3. GAIN KNOB   This knob can be used to adjust the audio signal from   the unit to your computer. If you experience distortion   and clipping when recording to your computer, we   PLAYBACK INSTRUCTIONS   PLAYING BACK A RECORDED TAPE:   FAST FORWARDING AND REWINDING:   1. Press the [STOP/EJECT] button to open the   cassette holder.   2. Insert the tape and close the holder. If playing a   Cr02 tape, press the Cr02 button.   1. While the deck is stopped, press the [FAST   FORWARD] or [REWIND] button.   2. When the tape reaches the desired location, press   [STOP/EJECT].   3. If connected to an amplifier system, make sure the   amplifier is turned on and adjust its volume to a   suitable listening level.   3. Press the [PLAY] button to play the tape from this   location.   4. Press the [PLAY] button to play the tape.   PAUSING:   1. Press the [PAUSE] button to pause the tape.   2. Press [PAUSE] again to release and resume   playback.   Please note: If you are transferring tapes to your   computer, it is possible to hear your tapes through your   computer’s soundcard or built-in speakers while   transferring.   STOPPING AND EJECTING:   1. Press the [STOP/EJECT] button while the tape is   playing to stop playback.   2. Press [STOP/EJECT] again to eject the tape.   5 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   RECORDING INSTRUCTIONS   Please use deck B for recording external sources or   dubbing tapes.   DUBBING OPERATION:   1. Insert the tape for playback in deck A.   2. Insert the tape you wish to record to in deck B.   3. Press the [DUBBING] button. “Dubbing” will be   illuminated on the display.   RECORDING EXTERNAL SOURCE TO TAPE:   4. Select the dubbing speed with the [HI SP DUB]   button. If the “HI SP DUB” indicator is   illuminated on the display, you will be dubbing in   high-speed mode. If the indicator is not lit, then you   will be recording in normal-speed mode.   5. Press the [PAUSE] button on deck A, followed by   the [PLAY] button to cue the tape.   6. Press the [RECORD] button on deck B.   7. Press the [PAUSE] button on deck A to release pause   mode. The unit will automatically start the dubbing   operation.   8. To stop dubbing, press the [STOP/EJECT] button of   deck B.   1. Press [STOP/EJECT] on deck B to open the cassette   holder.   2. Insert a blank tape and close the cassette holder.   3. If recording to a Cr02 tape, press the [REC Cr02]   button.   4. Press the [PAUSE] button and then press   [RECORD].   5. Play your external source and check the levels on   the display. Use the REC LEVEL knob to adjust the   level of the incoming audio signal.   6. Press the [PAUSE] button to begin recording when   you are ready.   Tip: The REC LEVEL knob can be used to make   adjustments to the loudness of the incoming signal. If   the knob is in the center position, the incoming signal   will be recorded at its original volume. Ideally, the   recording signal should come close but never hit red in   the level indicator on the display. If the signal is in the   red, then turn down the REC LEVEL knob until it no   longer reaches the red. If the signal is too low and not   close to the red, turn up the REC LEVEL knob.   Please note: Do not change dubbing speed while   dubbing is in progress.   TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS   Type   Track System   Tape speed   Stereo double cassette deck   4-track 2-channel   4.8 cm/sec   Head   Deck A Playback   Deck B   Frequency Response   (-20dB recording)   Recording/playback,   2-gap ferrite head for   erasure   Chrome tape 40-15000Hz   (±3dB)   Motor   DC servo motor x 2   Normal tape 40-14000Hz   (±3dB)   Fast forward/Rewind time   Input terminals   ~100 sec w. C-60 cassette   (0dB recording)   Line In x 2 Min. input   level: 600mV (0dB)   Input impedance: 50k.   Chrome tape 40-8000Hz   (±3dB)   Normal tape 40-8000Hz   (±3dB)   58dB   Output terminals   Line Out x 2 Output level:   600mV (0dB)   S/N ratio   Wow and flutter   Crosstalk   <0.2% (DIN45500)   40dB (1kHz)   less than 1% (at 1 kHz,   OVU 3rd H.D. normal tape)   40dB (1kHz)   Output impedance: 5k.   AC 110V ~ 60Hz   6W Maximum   Power requirement   Power Consumption   Dimensions   Harmonic distortion   420mm x 135mm x   215mm (W x H x D)   / 16.54” x 5.32” x 8.46”   inches)   Channel separation   Weight   4kg (8.5lbs)   6 Download from Www.Somanuals.com. All Manuals Search And Download.   |