JVC KD-3

Data

General

• Manufacturer: JVC
• Model: KD-3

Type: Portable cassette tape

• Years of manufacture: 1975 - 1978
• Made in: Japan
• Color: Silver / Black
• Remote control:
• Power consumption: 10 W
• Dimensions: 360 x 100 x 242 mm (WxHxD)
• Weight: 4.5 kg (5 kg with battery)
• Original price approx.: 73'800 Yen (Japan, 1975), 1'100 DM

Connections

• Number of inputs:
  • Line In: 90 mV, 65 kOhm
  • Microphone: 0.2 mV, 600 Ohm - 10 kOhm
• Number of outputs:
  • Line Out variable: 0 - 500 mV, 5 kOhm
• Headphone 6,3mm jack: 0 - 0,6 mW, 8 Ohm

Technical data:

• Audio heads: 1x record, 1x playback, 1x erase head
• Motors: 1x coil DC motor), 1x capstan (DD motor)
• Tape speed: 4.75 cm / s
• Synchronization fluctuations: 0.08 % WRMS
• Tape types:
  • Normal: Type I
  • Cr02: Type II
• Frequency response:
  • Normal Type I: 25 Hz - 17 kHz
  • Cr02 Type II: 25 Hz - 18 kHz
• Distortion factor: 1.2 % (THD)
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 67 dB (ANRS)
• Crosstalk attenuation: 65 dB at 1 kHz
• Auto Reverse: no
• Noise reduction: ANRS
• MPX filter: yes ( switch at the back)
• Cancelling frequency: 95 kHz
• Built-in amplifier: 1.2 W (with 100 mm speaker)

Special features:

• Portable cassette tape with carrying strap
• ANRS, see also:
  • ANRS

Remarks

• Other models in the same series:
• JVC CD-1635 MK2
• JVC CD-1669
• JVC CD-1740
• JVC CD-1770
• JVC CD-1920
• JVC CD-1950
• JVC CD-1970
• JVC CD-S 200
• JVC KD-2
• JVC KD-720

Pictures

• Extract from brochure: JVC KD-3