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The capability of eliminating distortion and noise from recordings is one of the major factors that distinguishes a run of the mill cassette deck from a JVC professional like the CD-S200. One of the unique features of the CD-S200 is its LED peak level indicator system. Unlike most cassette decks on the market, the CD-S200 has five LED peak indicators. By simply watching the five flashing LEDs. you can set and adjust the sliding levers to perfect recording levels. This fail-safe system, which responds faster than VU meters, helps you eliminate the distortion that results when peak levels are exceeded. It also helps you to guard against noise when the input signal is too low. And when you hear the playback, you'll know it's as close as you can come to professional results outside a recording studio. Then, to further assure top performance, JVC has developed for the CD-S200 its exclusive Sen-Alloy recording/playback head. Designed to exceed the capabilities of conventional permalloy and ferrite heads, it captures an exceptionally high frequency response with reduced distortion. And while it offers the extreme longevity of ferrite, it eliminates its major drawback. Noise. ![]() 5 LED peak level indicators help eliminate distortion. Precise sliding recording level controls. Automatic Noise Reduction System reduces tape hiss. Long life Sen-Alloy head reduces distortion. Simplified vertical cassette insertion. 3-position bias and EQ switches for every type of tape. Speaking of noise, the CD-S200 uses JVCs highly effective ANRS switchable noise reduction system which minimizes tape hiss and improves signal-to-noise ratio. While these features alone set the CD-S200 apart from conventional decks, JVC has also incorporated three-position bias and equalization switches for any tape on the market. And to protect your tape. there's an all-mode automatic tape-end stop system. There's even a novel and very handy automatic Start/Stop feature that lets you record with an electric timer when you're not there. The JVC CD-S200 is an outstanding performer at any price. At $300, from JVC, it's also an outstanding value. Frequency Response (chrome): 30-16,000 Hz ± 3dB Wow & Flutter (WRMS): 0.09% Signal-to-Noise Ratio (ANRS): 62dB over 5kHz JVC America, Inc. 58-75 Queens Midtown Expressway, Maspeth, N.Y. 11378 (212) 476-8300 C Approximate retail value. Call toll-free 500-221 7502 for nearest dealer. In Canada JVC Electronics of Canada Ltd Scarborough Ont. Also see:
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