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Front panel, English, Names and functions of parts – Denon DRM-555 User Manual

Page 6: Power operation switch, Off), Eject button (eject, Timer switch (timer), Cassette compartment cover, Remote sensor (remote sensor), Counter reset button (reset)

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ENGLISH

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NAMES AND FUNCTIONS OF PARTS

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Power Operation Switch (

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ON

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OFF)

• Press once to turn the power to deck on, and once more to turn the

power off.

• The deck remains in a stand-by (non-operative) mode for

approximately 2 seconds after it is switched on.

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Eject Button (EJECT

5

)

• Press this button to open the cassette compartment cover. When the

tape is running, press the Stop button (

2

STOP) first to stop tape

transport, then press the Eject button (EJECT

5

).

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Timer Switch (TIMER)

• This switch is provided for use with an optional audio timer for

unattended recording or morning-alarm playback.

• For non-timer operation, this switch should be set in the “OFF”

position. See page 14.

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Cassette Compartment Cover

• If the cover is not closed completely, the tape transport buttons will

remain inoperative.

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Remote Sensor (REMOTE SENSOR)

• With the cassette deck the remote control unit is not included.
• Each of “Play, Fast Forward, Fast Rewind, Stop, Rec Pause and

Rec/Rec Mute” functions can be remote controlled with wireless
handset of the receiver (DRA Series receivers). For details refer to the
DRA Series operating instructions.

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Counter Memory Button (MEMORY)

• When this button is pressed during forward tape travel (

), fast

rewinding (

6

) will stop automatically at the tape counter position

“‚‚‚‚”.

• When this button is pressed during reverse tape travel (

), fast

forwarding (

7

) will stop automatically at the tape counter position

“‚‚‚‚”. See page 13.

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Counter Reset Button (RESET)

• Press this button to reset the tape counter to zero.

!1

MPX Filter Button (MPX)

• The MPX Filter button (MPX) should be used to prevent interference

with the Dolby NR circuit when making Dolby NR encoded recordings
of FM stereo programs.

• When making Dolby NR encoded recordings from any program

source other than FM stereo, leave this button in the “OFF” position.

!2

Input Level Control (INPUT LEVEL)

• This knob adjusts the recording input level. It affects the level in both

channels. See page 10.

!3

Balance Control (BALANCE)

• This is the knob to adjust the recording level balance between the left

and right channels. Turn it counter-clockwise to reduce the right
channel’s level and clockwise to reduce the left channel’s. Usually,
put the knob at the center click position.

!4

Bias Fine Control (BIAS FINE)

(For Normal, CrO

2

and Metal tape)

• Use this control to fine-adjust the bias. Standard bias is obtained at

the center click-stop position. See page 11.

!5

Phone Level Control (PHONE LEVEL)

• Head phone output level is adjusted by this knob. The levels in the left

and right channels can be changed simultaneously.

!6

Headphone Jack (PHONES)

• For private music enjoyment without disturbing others, or for

monitoring a recording, a headphone set may be connected to this
jack. Use a headphone with an impedance rating of 8 to 1200

/ohms.

PRECISION AUDIO COMPONENT/CASSETTE TAPE DECK

DRM-555

REMOTE SENSOR

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R

-40

+10

-30

+5

-20

+3

-10

+1

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0

-3

-1

‚¤‚‚

PLAY

2

STOP

3

REC PAUSE

REC/REC MUTE

PHONES

RESET

INPUT LEVEL

EJECT

5

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ON

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OFF

COUNTER

MEMORY

MPX

B OFF C

DOLBY NR

REC OFF

PLAY.

TIMER

REV.MODE

PHONE LEVEL

MIN

MAX

-

+

LEFT

RIGHT

BIAS FINE

BALANCE

DIRECTION

CD SYNCHRO REC

5

4

10

3

9

2

8

1

7

0

6

AUTO REVERSE

HIGH SPEED DUBBING SYSTEM

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!0

!1

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!7

!6 !5

!4 !3

Caution:
Whenever the Power Operation switch is in the OFF state, the apparatus is
still connected on AC line voltage.
Please be sure to unplug the cord when you leave home for, say, a
vacation.

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Display

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Dolby NR Switch (DOLBY NR)

• To record or playback tapes with Dolby B or C-type noise reduction,

set this switch to “B” or “C”. Turn it “OFF” when not using the
Dolby NR system.

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Reverse Mode Switch (REV. MODE)

• Select the type of tape transport. The reverse mode can be set to

(one side),

(continuous playback).