480Z

 Nakamichi 480Z   Photos by Vladimir Ul'yanov
Nakamichi_480Z_1   Nakamichi_480Z_2 Service Manual  
  User Manual  
  Catalogue  
     
 
 
Release year 1979-1981     Average price  655$    
Display Head Configuration    

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Track Indicator 2 Head Design √  
Digital Peak-Reading Meters √ 3 Head Design  
Mechanical Counter √   Seperate Record and Playback Heads  
Analog Needle Meters     4 Track / 2 Channel

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Linear Tape Counter      
    Tape    
Connectivity Chrome Tape Capability √  
Headphones √ Normal Tape Capability √  

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RCA Input/Output √ Metal Tape Capability √  
Wired Remote Control √ Auto Tape Type Selection    
Amp out Manual Tape Type Selection √  
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Noise Reduction Calibration    
Dolby-B Noise Reduction √ 15kHz Test Tone  
Dolby-C Noise Reduction √ 400Hz Test Tone  
Dolby-S Noise Reduction Auto Playback Azimuth Correction      
DBX Noise Reduction Manual Bias Calibration  √
  
Double Dolby NR Circuits

  Manual Level Calibration  
MPX Filter √ Auto Bias Calibration    
Subsonic Filter Auto Level Calibration      
Dolby HX Pro  

       
      Indicators    
Transport     Record Indicator √  
Pressure Pad Lifter √   Illuminated Cassette Compartment      
Dual-Capstan Transport √   Chrome Tape  
Auto Reverse     Metal Tape  
Belt Drive (Capstan) √   Normal Tape  
Slack-Tape Takeup √   Fader Down      
2-Speed Cueing   Fader Up      
Mechanical Tape Loading √             
    Speed        
Auto Shutoff √   4.76 cm/s √      
Double Direct Drive (Capstan)     9.52 cm/s        
Idler Drive (Reel) √            
Multi Motor Mechanism √            
Belt Drive (Azimuth Adjustment)            
Belt Drive (Mechanism)