For people
who prefer to place their decks a top a shelf or table. JVC has designed the
top-loading KD-1770, as with all JVC state-of-the-art. Audio components, the
KD-1770 Mark II offers a low wow and flutter figure of only 0,05% (WRMS). This
deck's motor and tape transport mechanism also are of a time-tested horizontal
design proven to assure stable recording performance.
KD-1770 Mk
II features:
Two sets of
5-LED Peak Indicators; One for Each Channel
Super Automatic Noise Reduction System (ANRS)
Sen-Alloy
(SA) Head and Two-Gap Erase Head
Independent
Drive (ID) Mechanism
Low Wow /
Flutter and Flat Response
Mic (DIN) /
line Mixing
6-Pushbutton
Bias / Equalizer Selection
Timer
Standby Facility and Memory Stop
Finest
mechanism
The KD-1770
Mark II's exceptionally low 0,05% wow and flutter is due to the use of JVC's
frequency generator (FG) servo-motor. This frequency-controlled drive unit is
DC-operated for less error and is known to rotate more smoothly, provide higher
torque and allow less speed deviation that AC-operated units which often are
adversely affected by line voltage fluctuations. Another JVC exclusive employed
in the KD-1770 MkII is an independent Drive mechanism which allows the capstan
to rotate independently of the deck's reels. The result is accurate tape speed
and elimination of reel-caused "tape drag".
Versatile
Recording Aids
The KD-1770
Mark II has two JVC 5-LED peak indicators (10 LEDs in total) to allow
monitoring of all signals - left and right channels - at a glance. Also
included are two pairs of input level controls - one for Mic/DIN and one for
Line. Plus two pairs of circuits - one pair for the left channel and one for
the right channel. Thus you can mix mic signals with line inputs from a
turntable, tuner or second tape deck. Or you can dub voice or guitar
accompaniment into an FM program. Separate inputs for Mic/DIN and Line also
mean low distortion and high signal-to-noise ratio. Needless to say, the above
capabilities make the KD-1770 Mark II an extremely useful machine.
Convenience
features
Recording
and playback are a pleasure if you use a KD-1170 MkII deck, but its technical
versatility doesn't mean it's difficult to operate. Indeed, it boasts many
easy-to-operate features, including a memory Stop mechanism, an Air-Damped
Cassette Lid; a photo-electric Full Automatic Stop Mechanism to prevent tape
stretching and motor wear; an illuminated cassette compartment which allows
easy cheking of tapes; a removable cassette lid to make head-cleaning simpler;
mirrored VU meters for precise record level readings.
Specifications
Frequency
Response:
Chrome Tape
: 30 -16,000 Hz ±3 dB
Normal Tape
: 30 - 16,000 Hz ±3 dB
Signal-to-Noise
Ratio: 56 dB (from peak level weighted,
without ANRS)
Wow and
Flutter: 0,05% (WRMS); 0,18% (DIN 45 500)
Crosstalk: 65 dB at 1 kHz
Channel
Separation: 35 dB at 1 kHz
Harmonic
Distortion: 0,5%
Heads:
1 x
Sen-Alloy head for record/Playback
1 x Two-Gap
Ferrite head for Erase
Motor: Frequency-Controlled DC Servo Motor
Fast
Forward/Rewind Time: 75 sec. (C-60
cassette)
Bias and
Erase System: AC-95 kHz
Input
Sensitivity/Impedance:
Mic x
2 : 0,2 mV/ 600 - 10 k Ω
Line
In x 2 " 80 mV/100 k Ω
DIN
: 0,17 mV/10 k Ω
Output
Level/Impedance:
Line
Out x 2 : 0 -500 mV/6,8 k Ω
DIN
: 0 - 500 mV/6,8 k Ω
Headphone
: 0 - 0,3 mW/ 8 - 1000 Ω
Power
Source/Consumption: 120 V or 220 V 50/60
kHz ; 30 watts
Dimensions
(W x H x D): 426 x 126 x 277 mm
(16-3/4" x 4-15/16" x 10-7/8")
Weight: 5,5 kg (12,1 lbs)