TEAC V-285CHX Stereo Cassette Deck

The TEAC V-285CHX is a stereo cassette deck with Dolby B/C and HX-Pro noise reduction, it was introduced by TEAC in 1988 with a manufacturer suggested retail price of USD $150 and discontinued 4 years later in 1992.

The main features of the TEAC V-285CHX are: 2 heads, analog 3 digit tape counter, tape type selection with support for normal, chrome and metal tapes, belt driven 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 V-285CHX are generic digital peak reading meters. Soft-touch controls for fast and easy transport function selection of the V-285CHX.

Dolby C-type used in the V-285CHX provides 20 dB of noise reduction above about 1,000 Hz, fully doubling the amount given by B-type. The Dolby HX PRO system provides precise bias control during recording to reduce distortion and improve linearity in the high-frequency range, the result is recorded sound that is highly faithful to the original.

Connection to other audio components for plaback can be achieved by a RCA cable and recording from a source by a RCA cable.

• Direct Function Mechanism
• Dolby B-C NR System
• Peak Program Level Meter
• Headroom Extension
• Full Auto Stop Mechanism