JVC TD-R472 Stereo Cassette Deck

This JVC TD-R472 is a auto-reverse stereo cassette deck with Dolby B/C and HX-Pro noise reduction, it was first sold by JVC in 1993 with a list price of USD $280.

The main features of the JVC TD-R472 cassette deck are: 2 heads, digital linear tape counter with 4 digits, tape type selection and capable of handling normal, chrome and metal tapes, auto reverse transport.

Typical front loading cassette deck with the cassette compartiment located on the left side of the deck. Tape loading/unloading is operated motorized and the cassette needs to be placed with the side to be played facing forward in the cassette well.

Level meters used on the JVC TD-R472 cassette deck are generic digital peak reading meters with multi-color indication to provide visual saturation level of tape and peak hold for easy adjustment of optimum recording level. Full-logic transport controls used on the JVC TD-R472 let it respond to the slightest finger contact for fast and effortless transport function selection.

Dolby C-type used in the JVC TD-R472 provides 20 dB of noise reduction above about 1,000 Hz, fully doubling the amount given by B-type. The Dolby HX PRO system provides precise bias control during recording to reduce distortion and improve linearity in the high-frequency range, the result is recorded sound that is highly faithful to the original.

For undisturbed listening a jack connector for a pair of stereo headphones is supplied. Connection to other audio components for plaback can be achieved by a RCA cable and recording from a source by a RCA cable.