Aiwa AD-F990 Stereo Cassette Deck
Aiwa AD-F990RF / Aiwa F990
This Aiwa AD-F990 is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B/C and HX-Pro noise reduction, it was first sold by Aiwa in 1983 with a list price of USD $595 and discontinued 6 years later in 1989.
The main features of the Aiwa AD-F990 are: 3 heads and off-tape monitoring, digital linear tape counter with 4 digits and memory stop, automatic tape type selection and capable of handling normal, chrome and metal tapes, belt driven dual-capstan transport.
Typical front loading cassette deck with the cassette compartiment located on the left side of the deck. Tape eject is operated mechanically and the cassette needs to be placed with the side to be played facing forward in the cassette well.
Level meters used on the AD-F990 are digital FL peak reading meters with peak hold for easy adjustment of optimum recording level. Full-logic transport controls used on the AD-F990 let it respond to the slightest finger contact for fast and effortless transport function selection. Cue and review can be used to easily and quickly locate the beginning of a passage.
To ensure the best response from the wide variety of tapes available adjustment of, bias, equalization and sensitivity, to optimum levels can be performed prior to recording.
Dolby C-type used in the AD-F990 provides 20 dB of noise reduction above about 1,000 Hz, fully doubling the amount given by B-type. The Dolby HX PRO system provides precise bias control during recording to reduce distortion and improve linearity in the high-frequency range, the result is recorded sound that is highly faithful to the original. The 19kHz multiplex pilot slgnal present in FM stereo broadcasts can cause false triggering of the noise reduction system. The switchable MPX filter of the AD-F990 filters out the pilot signal, and assuring proper Dolby processing of FM stereo programs.
To make live recordings this deck has 2 microphone inputs to connect microphones with a jack connector. For undisturbed listening a jack connector for a pair of stereo headphones is supplied. Connection to other audio components for plaback can be achieved by a RCA cable and recording from a source by a RCA cable. All main transport commands can be issued remotely with a wired remote control.
- Micro Grain Dual Capstan
- 3 Head
- ADMS (Automatic Demagnetizing System)
- Pure Amorphous Alloy Head
- DATA (Digital Automatic Tape Adaptation)
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Features of Aiwa AD-F990
Auto Bias Calibration
Bias Fine Tune
Auto Level Calibration
Auto Equalizer Calibration
2 Mono Microphone Inputs
AC Power Cord / Plug
Wired Remote Control
RCA Input/Output Connectors
Headphones
Tape Length Selection
Linear Tape Counter
Peak Hold
4-Digıt Digital Counter
Remaining Time
Digital FL Peak-Reading Meters
Normal Frequency Bias Oscillator
Record Protection
Orientation Left
Black Finish
Front Loading
Stereo
Demagnetizing (Auto)
3 Head Desiǥn
4 Track / 2 Channel
Dolby C
Record
Record Mute
Dolby B
Play
Pause
Metal Tape
Chrome Tape
Normal Tape
Dolby-B Noise Reduction
Dolby-C Noise Reduction
Dolby HX Pro®
MPX Filter
Auto Dolby NR Detection
Full Logic Transport Control
Cue / Review
Intro Scan
Auto Monitor
Real-Time Tape Monitoring
Music Scan
Memory Repeat
Timer Recording/Playback
Record Mute
Memory Stop
Auto-Space
Alternating Current
Output-Level Control
Master Record Level Control
Record Level Balance Control
Auto Record Level
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
Automatic Tape Type Selection
Normal Tape Capabılity
Chrome Tape Capabılity
Metal Tape Capabılity
Mechanical Tape Loading
Belt Drive (Capsŧan)
Auto Shutoff
Dual-Capstan Transport
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