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Pioneer - PL-516X - Automatic Return Turntable
No. 81306893
No. 81306893
In excellent condition (see pictures).
Three type 2 cassettes come (TDK SA90 TYPE-II HIGH(CrO2)).
Made in Japan.
Operating instructions included.
Tested, serviced and cleaned, drive belts renewed (Thakker de) and idler.
Fully lubricated.
Clutches cleaned.
Two axles!!
Dual use with a closed loop.
Super Auto BLE system (automatic range calibration for BIAS, recording level and equalization at 3 measurement points) with manual adjustment +-15%.
System Dolby HX Pro
Level meter with 2-mode peak hold selection (16 + 1 segments per channel)
Level meter range selection (wide/extended)
Four-digit electronic tape counter with selectable operating mode (normal/time)
Automatic screen selection (band/program source = screen switch)
Turning off the screen
Automatic Loop Protection (ATLC)
Reset / repeat tape after reset
Recording is disabled to create gaps between tracks.
Play/record timer function
Headphone connection with level control
Motorized cassette deck (open/close)
Play song mode
Complete prevention and cleaning was performed, as well as adjustment with a test strip:
Complete cleaning done
The CVL has been renewed and lubricated.
All belts have been replaced (original Thakker belts installed).
The idler was changed (an idler from the famous European Siliconemind company was installed).
The reference frequencies of the Super Auto BLE system have been adjusted.
The heads are demagnetized.
Potentiometers and switches serviced.
The recording is configured:
Tape Type 1 - RTM SM900
Tape type 2 - TDK SA90
Tape type 4 - Sony MetalXR
Tested and adjusted functions: Playback, recording and rewinding, tape speed.
Technical information:
Type: 3-head, one compact cassette deck
Track system: 4-track, 2-channel stereo system.
Belt speed: 4.75 cm/s
Heads: 1 combined save/playback, 1 delete
Engine: 1 spool, 1 drive shaft, 1 auxiliary
Ribbon Type: Type I, CrO2, Metal.
Noise reduction: B, C
Height extension: HX Pro
Frequency range: 15 Hz to 21 kHz (metal band)
Signal-to-noise ratio: 79 dB (Dolby C)
Wow and flutter: 0.023%
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.6%
Input: 100mV (line)
Output: 0.5V (line)
Size: 42 x 13,7 x 37,5 cm.
Weight: 6.8 kg
Tried and tested.
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