Nakamichi 670ZX Discrete Head Cassette Deck
This Nakamichi 670ZX is a stereo cassette deck with double Dolby B noise reduction, it was first sold by Nakamichi in 1979 with a recommended retail price of USD $1,150 and discontinued a year later.
The main features of the Nakamichi 670ZX are: 3 discrete heads and off-tape monitoring, mechanical 3 digit tape counter and memory stop, manual 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 which is opened by a damped mechanism. Additionally the compartement can be accessed easly for head cleaning by removing the well-cover.
Level meters used on the 670ZX are analog needle VU reading meters. Full-logic transport controls used on the 670ZX let it respond to the slightest finger contact for fast and effortless transport function selection. Playback speed may be adjusted with pitch control. Cue and review can be used to easily and quickly locate the beginning of a passage at two speeds.
Record azimuth correction. To ensure the best response from the wide variety of tapes available adjustment of, sensitivity, to optimum levels can be performed prior to recording.
The Dolby-B system reduces tape hiss on tapes recorded on the 670ZX by as much as 10 dB at the highest frequencies. The three-head configuration of the 670ZX requires a Double Dolby system, one for recording and one for playback. 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 670ZX 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 wired remote control.
- Diffused-Resonance Transport
- Pressure pad lifter
- Double Capstan
- Silent Mechanism
- Auto Azimuth Alignment
- Asymmetrical Dual Capstans
- Discrete 3-Head Technology
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Features of Nakamichi 670ZX
Auto Azimuth Calibration
400Hz Test Tone
Manual Level Calibration
Wired Remote Control
DC Power Output For BlackBox Series
RCA Input/Output Connectors
Headphones
Track Indicator
3-Digıt Mechanical Counter
Analog Needle Meters
Double NF Record And Play Amplifiers
Orientation Left
19-Inch EIA Rack Mounting
Black Finish
Front Loading
Stereo
Pressure Pad Lifter
3 Head Desiǥn
4 Track / 2 Channel
Seperate Record and Playback Heads
Illuminated Cassette Compartment
Dolby-B Noise Reduction
Double Dolby NR Circuits
MPX Filter
Full Logic Transport Control
Pitch Control
Real-Time Tape Monitoring
Music Scan
Timer Recording/Playback
Record Mute
Memory Stop
Removable Well Cover
2-Speed Cueing
Damped Eject
Alternating Current
Individual Input Level Controls
Output-Level Control
Master Record Level Control
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
Manual Tape Type Selection
Normal Tape Capabılity
Chrome Tape Capabılity
Metal Tape Capabılity
2-Position Equalization Selector
Mechanical Tape Loading
Idler Drive (Reel)
Belt Drive (Capsŧan)
Belt Drive (Mechanism)
4x Motor Mechanism
Belt Drive (Azimuth Adjustment)
Auto Shutoff
Slack-Tape Takeup
Dual-Capstan Transport
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