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V-80
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A stereo cassette deck with a new type of recording and reproducing head.

The head uses a newly developed recording and reproducing head that enhances the merits of the 3-head system, which improves the crimp between the head and the tape and ensures stable tape travel.

It is equipped with FL (fluorescent display tube) 4-digit electronic counter by exclusive LSI.
In addition to the normal counter function, this counter is equipped with a TRT (Tape Run Time) mode to display the recording and playback time. At this time, the counter function is stored in the IC circuit, so when the mode is set to the counter, the counter display continues.
In addition, the Memory Stop is a multi-counter the TRT mode.

Equipped with a newly developed 2-color FL bar graph meter driven by LSI.
This meter also functions as a peak meter.

The operation mode switch is equipped with a self-illuminated mark to confirm the operation status.

Equipped with Dolby B type as noise reduction.

Equipped with a Rec Mute mechanism.

Equipped with a timer standby mechanism.

Equipped with a 3-stage switchable tape selector.

Equipped with an output volume.

Model Rating
Type Cassette deck
Track format 4-track, 2-channel
Heads 3
Tape used C-30 ~ C-90
Tape speed 4.8cm/s
Motor For Capstan : Electronically Controlled DC Motor
For Reel : DC Motor
Drive system Single capstan
Wow and flutter 0.035%(Wrms)
Early winding time Up to 90 seconds (C-60 tape)
Frequency characteristic 20 Hz ~ 19 kHz (Metal Tape)
Overall signal-to-noise ratio
(3% THD level, WTD)
59dB(NR out)
69 dB (Dolby NR in, 5 kHz or higher)
Input Sensitivity / Impedance Microphone : 0.25mV/-72dB/200 Ω or more compatible
Line : 60mV/50k Ω
Output Level / Impedance Line : 0.3V/50k Ω or more
Headphone : 8 Ω
Pwer 100 VAC, 50Hz/60Hz
Power consumption 17W
External dimensions Width 432x Height 106x Depth 265 mm
Weight 6kg