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 Nakamichi 500 (Dual-Tracer)      
         
 
 
 
  Service Manual Nakamichi 500 Service Manual
  User Manual
Release year 1974-1978     Average price  475$     Catalogue Brochure Japan
Display Head Configuration        
3-Digit Mechanicall Counter √ 2 Head Design √  
Digital Peak-Reading Meters 3 Head Design  
Peak Hold   Seperate Record and Playback Heads  
Analog Needle Meters √   4 Track / 2 Channel √

     
Track Indicator      
    Tape    
Connectivity Chrome Tape Capability √  
Headphones √ Normal Tape Capability √  

 
RCA Input/Output √ Metal Tape Capability

 
Wired Remote Control
Auto Tape Type Selection    
DIN Connector √ Manual Tape Type Selection √  
       
Noise Reduction Calibration    
Dolby-B Noise Reduction √ 10kHz Test Tone  
External Noise Reduction
400Hz Test Tone  
Dolby-S Noise Reduction Playback Azimuth Correction        
DNL 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      
Single-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)