Technics RS-M 245 X

Data

General

• Manufacturer: Technics
• Model: RS M245X

Type: Cassette Tape Deck

• Years of manufacture: 1983 - 1984
• Made in: Osaka, Japan
• Color: Silver, Black
• Remote control: yes, cable (optional)
• Power consumption: 22 W
• Dimensions: 432 x 97 x 262 mm (WxHxD)
• Weight: 5 Kg
• Original price approx.: 330,-USD, corresponds to about 1'000 DM

Connections

• Number of inputs:
  • Microphone (2 x 6.3mm jack, rear, automatic switching).
  • LineIn (2 x Cinch)
• Number of outputs:
  • Headphones (6.3mm jack)
  • PbOut (2 x Cinch)

Technical Data

• Sound heads: 2 AX heads
• Motors: 2
• Synchronization fluctuations: +- 0,14%
• Tape types: FE, CrO2, Metal
• Frequency response:
  • FE: 20-18,000 Hz,
  • CrO2: 20-19,000 Hz

Metal: 20-20,000 Hz

• Dynamic range: (dbx in) 110dB
• Distortion factor: 0.045% WRMS
• Signal to noise ratio: NR off: 57dB, Dolby B: 67dB, Dolby C: 75dB, dbx: 92dB'
• Auto reverse: no
• Title search: yes
• Dolby: B, C; dbx disc, tape
• MPX filter: no
• Fader: no
• Pitch control: no
• CD synchro recording: no
• BIAS Fine Tune

Special Features

• Front loader, heads down
• Full Autostop from all functions
• Real time counter with remaining time calculation
• Controls for input, balance, output
• AutoPlay, AutoRec
• Automatic tape type detection (normal, chrome, metal)
• Automatic tape length detection
• Multicolor digital peak meter
• Balance control
• Output signal adjustable

Remarks

• Clear sound, synchronization good, mechanics has a huge problem: pulleys for winding are always ground out quickly, repair very expensive! Without winding drive (servo) no functions.HW

Other models of the same series:

• Technics RS-M 233 X
• Technics RS-M 235 X
• Technics RS-M 245 X
• Technics RS-M 253 X
• Technics RS-M 270 X
• Technics RS-M 275 X
• Technics RS-M 280

Pictures

• Image: Technics RS-M 245 X

• Excerpt from advertisement: Technics RS-M 245 X

• Product image Technics RS-M 245 X

Displays

• Advertisement Technics RS-M 253 X and RS-M 245 X (Audio 11-1983)