Scott 639DC Stereo Cassette Deck

The Scott 639DC is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B and C noise reduction, it was introduced by Scott in 1983 and discontinued 3 years later in 1986.

The main features of the Scott 639DC are: 2 heads, analog 3 digit tape counter, manual tape type selection with support for normal, chrome and metal tapes, single 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 639DC are generic digital peak reading meters. Soft-touch controls for fast and easy transport function selection of the 639DC.

Dolby C-type used in the 639DC provides 20 dB of noise reduction above about 1,000 Hz, fully doubling the amount given by B-type.

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.

Soft Touch Mechanism

Historic events

1983 Apple introduces the Lisa computer, the first commercial personal computer with a graphical user interface (GUI).

1984 The first episode of the Miami Vice television crime drama series, premiered on NBC.

1985 Sony and Philips produced the standard for Compact Disc Read Only Memory (CD-ROM) computer discs that would use the same laser technology as the audio CD.

1986 IBM unveils the PC Convertible, the first laptop computer.

Features of Scott 639DC

Connectivity

AC Power Cord / Plug

Headphones

RCA Input/Output Connectors

Display

3-Digıt Mechanical Counter

Digital Peak-Reading Meters

Exterior

Front Loading

Orientation Left

Silver Finish

General

Stereo

Head Configuration

4 Track / 2 Channel

2 Head Desiǥn

Noise Reduction

Dolby-B Noise Reduction

Dolby-C Noise Reduction

Operation

Record Mute

Soft Touch Transport Control

Power Requirements

Alternating Current

Preamplifier

Master Record Level Control

Record Level Balance Control

Speed

1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s

Tape

Normal Tape Capabılity

Chrome Tape Capabılity

Manual Tape Type Selection

Metal Tape Capabılity

Transport

Mechanical Tape Loading

Sìngle Capsŧan Transport

Shop Scott 639DC items currently for sale

Last update on Apr 25, 2024 9:06:33 AM CEST

The products for sale contains items that link to partners of CassetteDeck.org and may result in us receiving commission from purchases made.

CA$135.32

Scott Stereo Cassette Deck Deck Model 639 DC UNTESTED Turns On

£19.29

H.H. HH SCOTT 628DM 638DM 619DB 639DC 659DA Service Manual ORIGINAL

Copying product information from this page and use it in your auction or on your website is allowed only if you submit a picture of the Scott 639DC to us. This picture has to be made by yourself, showing the deck with its entire front and containing no watermarks or logos. In case we discover that you copied Scott 639DC content without sharing images in return then you give us the right to use the content on the page where you used our Scott 639DC information.

Send Now