Technics RS-AZ 7

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Data

General

  • Manufacturer: Technics
  • Model: RS-AZ 7
  • Type: Single
  • Years of manufacture: 1996-2001
  • Made in: Japan
  • Color: Brown- Anthracite (Technics - Color)
  • Remote control: No, but sensor built in
  • Power consumption:
  • Dimensions: 430 x 125 x 290 mm
  • Weight: 4,2 kg
  • New price approx.: 700 DM


Connections

  • Number of inputs: 2

Cinch (RCA) stereo

    • Sensor for control commands via remote control
  • Number of outputs: 2
    • Cinch (RCA) stereo
    • Headphone output, 6.3 mm (adjustable)


Technical data

  • Audio heads: 3
  • motors: 2
  • Synchronous fluctuations: 0.07% (WRMS)
  • Band types:
  • Frequency response:
    • Normal: 30 Hz ~ 17 kHz, +/- 3dB ; 20 Hz ~ 18 kHz (DIN).

CrO2: 30 Hz ~ 18 kHz, +/- 3dB ; 20 Hz ~ 19 kHz (DIN)

    • Metal: 30 Hz ~ 23 kHz, +/- 3dB ; 20 Hz ~ 24 kHz (DIN)
  • Distortion factor:
  • Signal-to-noise ratio: (signal level = full scale; CrO2 band).
    • with Dolby C noise reduction: 78 DB;
    • with Dolby B noise reduction: 71 DB;
    • without noise reduction: 62 DB;
  • Auto-Reverse: No
  • Title Search: Yes, TPS
  • Dolby: Dolby B, C, HX Pro
  • MPX Filter: Yes, switchable
  • Fader: No
  • Pitch control: No
  • CD Synchro Recording: No


Special Features

  • Technics Class-AA device
  • Linear Magnet-Field Class-AA circuit in the recording electronics
  • Band alignment (Advanced ATC)
  • Vibration-damping THCB housing base
  • 3-head system with thin film head (Amorphous Z)
  • Automatic selection of front and rear tape control (monitor circuit)2-motor drive with logic control
  • Fast rewinding (approx. 35 sec. with C-60 cassettes)
  • 2-motor drive with logic control
  • Motorized cassette compartment
  • Direct playback test (PLAY DIRECT)
  • Remote control (via Technics system remote control)
  • Switchable MPX filter
  • Linear electronic tape counter with real-time display
  • Title search (TPS)
  • Automatic tape type setting
  • Level control, separate balance control
  • Headphone jack with volume control
  • Timer function (time clock can be switched on)
  • Precise, tight fit of the cassette by motor control


Remarks

Pictures

AZ7.jpg

Reports

Links

[German Video rewiev]