JVC TD-V1050 Stereo Cassette Deck

This JVC TD-V1050 is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B/C and HX-Pro noise reduction, it was first sold by JVC in 1991 with a manufacturer suggested retail price of USD $700.

The main features of the JVC TD-V1050 are: 3 heads and off-tape monitoring, digital tape counter with 3 digits, automatic tape type selection and capable of handling normal, chrome and metal tapes, dual capstan transport.

Typical front loading cassette deck with the cassette compartiment located on the left side of the deck. Tape loading/unloading is operated motorized and the cassette needs to be placed with the side to be played facing forward in the cassette well.

Level meters used on the TD-V1050 are generic digital peak reading meters with peak hold for easy adjustment of optimum recording level. Full-logic transport controls used on the TD-V1050 let it respond to the slightest finger contact for fast and effortless transport function selection.

To ensure the best response from the wide variety of tapes available adjustment of, bias and sensitivity, to optimum levels can be performed prior to recording.

Dolby C-type used in the TD-V1050 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 TD-V1050 filters out the pilot signal, and assuring proper Dolby processing of FM stereo programs.

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 wireless remote control.

• Digifine
• Uni-Base for higher stability and low resonance
• DDRP (Dynamics Detection Recording Processor)
• Closed Loop Dual Capstan Mechanism
• Fine Amorphous
• 3 Head
• Super Digifine
• Pulse Servo Direct Drive Motor
• Compu Link