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Denon DN-980F

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Manufacturer
Denon
Model / source grouping
DN-980F
Device type
pro
MDLP modes
No
NetMD interface
No
Hi-MD support
No

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Name DN-980F
Manufacturer Denon
Released 1996/09
Device type pro
Recorder Player
MDLP No
NetMD No
Hi-MD No
Radio No
Dimensions 144 x 132 x 400mm
Weight Not recorded
ATRAC ver 2
Battery Not recorded Not recorded
Battery notes Not recorded
Sidecar (depr) No
Voltage Not recorded
Power cable AC
Price (launch) $3 500
Not recorded
-
Inputs Not recorded
Outputs 1/4 inch headphone, XLR out, other
Control RS-232 serial

Full featured professional machine. Defeatable SCMS. Noteworthy items: One track can be stored onto the MD that will be cued up automatically when loaded. Up to 30 track numbers can be stored onto the MD that will not be played back. End trim, removes unrecorded area at end of track. Recording models have backup for power failure during recording. DN-981F has 980F features + Hot Start functions. When Hot Start button is pressed, play will start immediately. If another Hot Start button is pressed while one track is in play, the new track will start immediately. DN-995R has 990R features + External Sync. function. All units can be used with optional PC Control Software ACD-19.

ATRAC IC: CXD2531BR


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