Philips D6920
Wired Remote Control Full Logic

This Philips D6920 is a stereo cassette deck, it was first sold by Philips in 1982 and discontinued 2 years later in 1984.

The main features of the Philips D6920 are: 2 heads, mechanical 3 digit tape counter, tape type selection and capable of handling normal and chrome tapes, belt driven single-capstan transport.

Typical of this deck is the 70's top loading layout with the cassette compartiment located on the right 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 D6920 are analog needle VU reading meters. Full-logic transport controls used on the D6920 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.

To make live recordings this deck has 2 microphone inputs to connect a microphone with a mini-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.

Compact Cassette
  • 3 Motors
  • Feather Touch Tape Control
  • CrO2 Compatible
  • Full Automatic Stop
  • Hydraulic Eject
  • Long Life Heads
  • AV Audio Visual
  • Microcomputer Control

Historic events

1982 Sony and Philips announce the CD (Compact Disc) in Tokyo
1983 Publication of MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) standard, a protocol which allows electronic instruments and other digital musical tools to communicate with each other.
1984 The Ferrari Testarossa, a two-door coupé, premiered at the Paris Auto Show.

Features of Philips D6920

Connectors
Connectivity
External Speaker Connector AC Power Connector (2-Pin) RCA Input/Output Connectors Headphones Wired Remote Control 2 Mono Microphone Inputs
Display
Display
3-Digıt Mechanical Counter Analog Meter Light Switch Analog Needle Meters
Cassette Exterior
Exterior
Silver Finish Shoulder Strap Connector Top Loading Orientation Right
Compact Cassette
General
Stereo Portable Built-in Monitor Speaker Postfading Built-in Condenser Microphone
Head
Head Configuration
2 Head Desiǥn 4 Track / 2 Channel
Indicators
Indicators
Record Play Pause Power
Controls
Operation
Battery Check Full Logic Transport Control Cue / Review Speaker Volume Control Pitch Control Damped Eject
Power
Power Requirements
Battery Powered Alternating Current
Preamplifier
Preamplifier
Individual Output Level Controls Individual Input Level Controls Auto Record Level
Tape Speed
Speed
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
Tape
Tape
Normal Tape Capabılity Chrome Tape Capabılity
Transport
Transport
Auto Shutoff Mechanical Tape Loading Sìngle Capsŧan Transport Belt Drive (Capsŧan) 3x Motor Mechanism

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