The KD-10 is priced even lower than other JVC decks, but still includes the following features; 5-LED Peak Indicator, a Timer Standby Facility, Automatic Input Selector, JVC's electronic governor motor and more. In line with other, more expensive decks, performance parameters - such as a high Signal-to-Noise Ratio (56 dB from peak level, weighted) - guarantee long years of musical enjoyment. The KD-10 is a high value, high performance deck at a budget cost.
New Circuity
JVC's KD-10 includes an IC sized Dolby circuit to reduce annoying tape hiss. This IC form circuit is direct coupled, a highly precise configuration which makes for excellent transient characteristics. Likewise, the KD-10's microphone amp is of an advanced 2-stage direct-coupled design in low-noise IC form. And to improve its Signal-to-Noise Ratio and dynamic range, the amp is separate from the line input. The result; high record amp linearity and only negligible distortion of even high-frequency signals.
Designed for Wide Dynamic Range Recording
Similar to more expensive JVC decks, the KD-10 has an Automatic Mic/Line Input to help lessen distortion and to expand dynamic range. Three-positioned Bias and Equalization switches allow the KD-10 to accept any type of tape on the market. And with the added assistance of JVC's 5-LED Peak Indicator and new and large VU meters (which even compensate for temperature changes) you can create true-to-life recording with a wide dynamic range
Convenience Features
A reed-type fully-automatic stop mechanism protects tapes and pinch roller from disfiguration. It also prevents the deterioration of wow and flutter with the passage of time. And speaking of time, the KD-10 includes a Timer Standby mechanism which lets you record unattended or awake to music. You can also make direct mode changes without going through Stop. The JVC Gear Oil-Damped Cassette Lid and more
Accurate Tape Transport
Tapes are unspooted by a precision-finished capstan (ground to a roundness of 01 µ), which is coupled to a large, dynamically balanced, 80 mm flywheel, driven by a precision ground belt. It contributes to the low wow/flutter.
Specifications
Type: stereo cassette deck
Track System: 4-track, 2-channel
Motors: Electronic DC motor x 1
Tape Speed: 4,8 cm/sec
Recording Time: 2x30 minutes with C-60 cassette
Fast Forward/Rewind Time: 85 sec with C-60 cassette
Heads:
Recording/Playback : Cronios head
Eraser: 2-gap , Ferrite head
Bias: AC bias (95 kHz)
Erasure: AC erasure (95 kHz)
Frequency Response:
SA/CrO₂ : 30 - 16,000 Hz (Nominal); 40 - 15,000 Hz (Typical)
SF/Norm : 30 - 15,000 Hz (Nominal); 40 - 14,000 Hz (Typical)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
56 dB from peak level, weighted
60 dB with Dolby NR (DIN 45 500 weighted)
The Signal-to-Noise Ratio is improved by 5 dB at 1 kHz and by 10 dB above 5 kHz with Dolby NR on.
Wow and Flutter: 0,06% (WRMS) ±0,2 % (DIN 45 500)
Crosstalk: 65 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion : 1,3% ( 1khz, 0 VU, Normal tape)
Input Senseitivity/Impedance:
MIC : 0,2 mV/600 Ω - 10 k Ω
Line : 80 mV/100 k Ω
Output Level/Impedance
Line : 410 mV/3 k Ω
Matching Impedance : 50 k Ω or more
Headphone : 0,3 mW/8 Ω - 1 k Ω
DIN Socket
Min. Input Level : 0,1 mV./k Ω
Input Impedance : 10 k Ω
Output Impedance : 3 k Ω
Semiconductors: 6 ICs; 1 SCR; 12 Transistors , 31 Diodes
Power Requirements: AC 120 V, 60 Hz (KD-10 C/J); AC 240/220/120 V 50/60 Hz (KD-10 A/B/E)
Power Consumption: 11 W
Dimensions (W x H x D): 420 x 149 x 264 mm (16-9/16" x 5-7/8" x 10-7/16")
Weight: 5,3 kg (11,7 lbs)