Nakamichi CR-7 Discrete Head Cassette Deck
Nakamichi CR-70 / Nakamichi CR-7A / Nakamichi CR-7E
This Nakamichi CR-7 is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B and C noise reduction, it was first sold by Nakamichi in 1986 with a list price of USD $1,849 and discontinued 7 years later in 1993.
The main features of the Nakamichi CR-7 are: 3 discrete heads and off-tape monitoring, digital linear tape counter with 4 digits and memory stop, manual tape type selection and capable of handling normal, chrome and metal tapes with additional manual equalization selection, 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.
Level meters used on the CR-7 are digital FL peak reading meters with peak hold for easy adjustment of optimum recording level. Full-logic transport controls used on the CR-7 let it respond to the slightest finger contact for fast and effortless transport function selection.
Manual playback azimuth correction provides controls to manually adjust the azimuth of the CR-7s playback head to the azimuth the tape was recorded with so playback on the {0} is possible with the best sound quality. 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 CR-7 provides 20 dB of noise reduction above about 1,000 Hz, fully doubling the amount given by B-type. A Subsonic filter is provided in the CR-7 to prevent infrasonic signals generated when playing a warped record. These signals can upset the Dolby system and prevening it from functioning properly. 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 CR-7 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
- Playback Azimuth Fine Tuning
- Direct Drive
- Pressure pad lifter
- Double Capstan
- Microprocessor Control
- Discrete 3-Head Technology
- Asymmetrical Dual Capstans
- Auto Calibration
Historic events
Features of Nakamichi CR-7
Auto Playback Azimuth Calibration
Auto Bias Calibration
Manual Playback Azimuth Correction
Auto Level Calibration
AC Power Cord / Plug
Wired Remote Control
RCA Input/Output Connectors
Headphones
Wireless Remote Control Receiver
Digital FL Peak-Reading Meters
Peak Hold
Linear Tape Counter
4-Digıt Digital Counter
Record Protection
Orientation Left
Black Finish
Front Loading
Stereo
Pressure Pad Lifter
3 Head Desiǥn
4 Track / 2 Channel
Seperate Record and Playback Heads
Dolby C
Record Mute
Fader Down
Dolby B
Fader Up
Fast Forward
Rewind
Stop
Source/Tape
Play
Pause
Metal Tape
Cassette Back Lighting
Chrome Tape
MPX
Normal Tape
Dolby-B Noise Reduction
Dolby-C Noise Reduction
MPX Filter
Subsonic Filter
Full Logic Transport Control
Real-Time Tape Monitoring
Memory Repeat
Timer Recording/Playback
Record Mute
Memory Stop
Auto-Fade
Electronic Fade-Out
Damped Eject
Electronic Fade-In
Alternating Current
Individual Input Level Controls
Output-Level Control
Master Record Level Control
Gold Plated Input/Output Jacks
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
Manual Tape Type Selection
Normal Tape Capabılity
Manual Tape Equalization
Chrome Tape Capabılity
Metal Tape Capabılity
Automatic Tape Equalization
Mechanical Tape Loading
3x Motor Mechanism
Belt Drive (Mechanism)
Auto Shutoff
Direct Drive (Capsŧan)
Slack-Tape Takeup
Dual-Capstan Transport
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