Tandberg TCD 330
Dolby B NR Wired Remote Control Full Logic 3 Head

This Tandberg TCD 330 is a stereo cassette deck with double Dolby B noise reduction, it was first sold by Tandberg in 1976 with a recommended retail price of USD $995 and discontinued a year later.

The main features of the Tandberg TCD 330 are: 3 heads and off-tape monitoring, mechanical 3 digit tape counter and memory stop, manual tape type selection and capable of handling normal and chrome tapes, belt driven dual-capstan transport.

Typical front loading cassette deck with the cassette compartiment located on the right side of the deck. Tape eject is operated mechanically and the cassette needs to be placed sideways in the cassette well.

Level meters used on the TCD 330 are analog needle VU reading meters. Full-logic transport controls used on the TCD 330 let it respond to the slightest finger contact for fast and effortless transport function selection.

Record azimuth correction.

The Dolby-B system reduces tape hiss on tapes recorded on the TCD 330 by as much as 10 dB at the highest frequencies. The three-head configuration of the TCD 330 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 TCD 330 filters out the pilot signal, and assuring proper Dolby processing of FM stereo programs.

To make live recordings this deck has 2 microphone inputs to connect microphones with a 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 Heads
  • Dual Capstan
  • 3 Motors

Historic events

1976 JVC developed the VHS (Video Home System) format, and introduced the first VHS recorders to the consumer market
1977 AT&T completes it prototype of cell phone technology.

Features of Tandberg TCD 330

Calibration
Calibration
Manual Azimuth Calibration
Connectors
Connectivity
2 Mono Microphone Inputs AC Power Cord / Plug RCA Input/Output Connectors DIN Input/Output Connector Headphones Wired Remote Control
Display
Display
3-Digıt Mechanical Counter Analog Needle Meters
Cassette Exterior
Exterior
Silver Finish Wood Case Orientation Right Front Loading
Compact Cassette
General
Stereo
Head
Head Configuration
3 Head Desiǥn 4 Track / 2 Channel
Indicators
Indicators
Record Dolby B Power Stop
HighCom NR
Noise Reduction
Dolby-B Noise Reduction Dolby FM MPX Filter Double Dolby NR Circuits
Controls
Operation
Full Logic Transport Control Memory Stop Real-Time Tape Monitoring
Power
Power Requirements
Alternating Current
Preamplifier
Preamplifier
Individual Output Level Controls Individual Input Level Controls
Tape Speed
Speed
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
Tape
Tape
Manual Tape Type Selection Normal Tape Capabılity Chrome Tape Capabılity
Transport
Transport
Sideways Tape Transport Mechanical Tape Loading Auto Stop Dual-Capstan Transport Belt Drive (Capsŧan) 3x Motor Mechanism

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