DESCRIPTION: The main features of the Aiwa AD-M700 are: 3 heads and off-tape monitoring, mechanical 3 digit tape counter and memory stop, tape type selection and capable of handling normal, chrome, ferro-chrome and metal tapes with additional manual equalization selection, belt driven single-capstan transport. Typical front loading cassette deck with the cassette compartiment located on the left side of the deck. Tape eject is operated mechanically and the cassette needs to be placed with the side to be played facing forward in the cassette well. Level meters used on the AD-M700 are analog needle VU reading meters. Full-logic transport controls used on the AD-M700 let it respond to the slightest finger contact for fast and effortless transport function selection. The Dolby-B system reduces tape hiss on tapes recorded on the AD-M700 by as much as 10 dB at the highest frequencies. The 19kHz multiplex pilot slgnal present in FM stereo broadcasts can cause false triggering of the noise reduction system. The switchable MPX filter of the AD-M700 filters out the pilot signal, and assuring proper Dolby processing of FM stereo programs. To make live recordings this deck has 2 microphone inputs to connect microphones with a jack connector. 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. The advertised device was professionally restored in 2023. Functionality tested - verified! It will be shipped extremely carefully packed. If required, I can send video recordings recorded while working SPECS: Type: single compact cassette deck Track System: 4-track, 2-channel stereo Tape Speed: 4.8 cm/s Heads: 1 x combination record/playback, 1 x erase Motor: 1 x reel, 1 x capstan Tape Type: type I, FeCr, CrO2, Metal Noise Reduction: B Frequency Response: 20Hz to 19kHz (Metal tape) Signal to Noise Ratio: 46dB (dolby B) Wow and Flutter: 0.04% Input: 50mV (line), 0.3mV (mic) Output: 0.41V (line) Semiconductors: 8 x IC, 74 x transistors, 48 x diodes, 12 x LED Dimensions: 450 x 120 x 270mm Weight: 7kg Year: 1979