JVC KD-A8
Luxury is
relative in hi-fi -and not always
related to cost. The design concept of the KD-A8 stresses convenience,
versatility and extraordinary sound fidelity. As we hear it, our new
top-of-the-line model has all these qualities, and more;
Metal Tape
Compatible with SA Heads.
Computerized
B.E.S.T. Tuning System for Bias/EQ/Sensitivity Tuning.
JVC S&L
(Search and Lock) Automatic level Setting
Full Logic
Two-Motor Transport
JVC-Exclusive
B.E.S.T. Tuning System ends tape guesswork.
This unique
system uses a built-in computer to help you get a flat response (40 to 12,5 kHz
±1 dB) from any type or brand of tape. All automatically and all within half a
minute. Ordinary EQ/Bias selectors can't begin to match it. The initials stand
for Bias, Equalization and Sensitivity of Tape. All three factors are sampled
and set for:
Detection of
normal vs. chrome (and "chrome-equivalent") tapes.
Bias
adjustment (for widest possible dynamic range)
High
frequency equalization (for ideally flat range)
Tape
sensitivity adjustment (within ±0,5 dB for proper operation of noise reduction
systems)
Self-detection/self-correction
for errors.
Still more
luxurious JVC features:
Fully
compatible with the new metal Tape format.
Computer
B.E.S.T. Tuning System for the automatic adjustment of Bias, Equalization and
Sensitivity of tape.
Computer
B.E.S.T. Tuning System for the automatic
adjustment of the recording when you are not a t home.
Search &
Lock mechanism to Search for the maximum source signal level and lock the
recording level to the optimum setting.
X-cut Sen-Alloy record/play head for improved
frequency response, minimizing the contuor effect.
2-Gap
Sen-Alloy erase head for perfect compatibility with Metal tape.
2-Motors,
Independent Drive mechanism makes the wow and flutter a low 0,035% (WRMS)
Full-logic
control operation
Super
ANRS - Automatic Noise Reduction System
by JVC
5-LED peak
Indicator (MPI) - peaks instantly displayed in
-10, -5, 0 dB, +3 and +6 dB within one millisecond.
Bias and
Equalizatiom selected with one 3 position tape select switch.
Indicators
are grouped so as to be easy to chek.
Rec Mute
switch, Memory Counter with memory Stop/Play, Timer Standby, Real-Time pause.
Two-Stepped
Gear/Oil- Damped Cassette lid.
Automatic
input selector (Mic - Line)
Remote
Control terminal for optional remote control unit R-30E
Set-up takes
about 25 seconds on the average; the deck automatically records test signals,
samples them, and tunes itself for the actual tape in use. The system, with its
microcomputer brain, is available only from JVC.
JVC's
S&L (Search and Lock) system automatically sets maximum recording level for
carefree taping.
This super
deck is Fully compatible for metal Tape playback and recording.
An amazingly
low 0,035% wow & flutter (WRMS) results from JVC's unique Two-Motor ID
system.
Fingertip
action on full logic electronic tape transport mode-change buttons.
Specifications
KD-A8
Type:
Component Stereo Cassette Deck
Motors: FG Type DC Servo Motor for Capstan; DC Motor
for Reel
Heads: 2-SA (Sen-Alloy) heads
X-cut head
for recording and playback
2-Gap head
for erasing
Frequency
Response
At -20 VU
Recording:
Metal Tape
: 15 - 18,000 Hz [25 - 17,000 Hz (±3
dB)]
SA/Chrome
Tape : 15 - 18,000 Hz [25 - 17,000 (±3
dB)]
SF/Normal
Tape : 15 - 17,000 Hz [25 - 16,000 Hz
(±3 dB)]
At 0 VU
Recording:
Metal Tape
: 25 - 12,500 Hz (±3 dB)
SA/Chrome
Tape : 25 - 8,000 Hz (±3 dB)
Frequency
Response (when using the computer
B.E.S.T. TUNING SYSTEM)
AT -20 vu
Recording:
Metal Tape
: 40 - 12,500 Hz (±1 dB)
SA/Chrome
Tape : 40 - 12,500 Hz (±1 dB)
SF/Normal
Tape : 40 - 12,500 Hz (±1 dB)
Those values
are almost the same for all types of tapes when the computer B.E.S.T. tuning
system is used.
Signal-to-Noise
Ratio:
ANRS - OFF
: 60 dB (weighted, 1 kHz, 3% THD, Metal
tape)
ANRS- ON
: Improved by 5 dB at 1 kHz and 10 dB at
5 kHz and over
Effects of
Super ANRS (Normal Tape)
Improvement
of S/N Ratio : The same as with ANRS
Improvement
of Frequency Response [0 VU / +5 VU Recording]:
6 dB at 10 kHz / 12 dB at 10 kHz
Improvement
of Distortion [0 VU / +5 VU Recording]:
3% or less at 10 kHz / 3% or less at 10 kHz
Channel
Separation: 35 dB (1 kHz)
Crosstalk: 65 dB (1 kHz)
Wow and
Flutter: 0,035% (WRMS); 0,12% (DIN 45 500)
Harmonic
Distortion: K3 : 0,4%; THD : 1,0% (Metal tape , 1 kHz)
Fast Forward
Time: 85 sec. Or less (with C-60
cassette)
Rewind
Time: 85 sec. Or less (with C-60
cassette)
Bias
Frequency: 85 kHz
Input Jacks:
Microphone
Jack x 2
Max
Sensitivity/ Matching Impedance : 0,2 mV
(-72 dBs)/600 Ω - 10 k Ω
Line In Jack
x 2
Min.
Input level/ Impedance : 78 mV (-20
dBs)/100 k Ω
Output jacks
Line Out
Jack x 2
Output
level/Impedance : 0 - 300 mV/3,7 k Ω
Phones Jack
x 1
Output
level/Impedance : 0 - 0,5 mW/8 Ω - 1 k Ω
Semiconductors: 91 Transistors; 4 FETs; 53 ICs; 23 LEDs; 97 Diodes (11 Zener
Diodes); 1 Hall element
Power
Requirement: AC 100/120/220/240 V, 50/60
Hz
Power
Consumption: 40 W
Dimensions
(W x H x D): 450 x 124 x 390 mm (17-3/4
x 4-7/8 x 15-3/8 inches)
Weight: 11 kg (24,2 lbs)