Nakamichi TD-1200
Dolby B NR Dolby C logo Direct Drive

This Nakamichi TD-1200 is a auto-reverse stereo car cassette/tuner with Dolby B and C noise reduction, it was first sold by Nakamichi in 1982 with a manufacturer suggested retail price of USD $1,300 and discontinued 4 years later in 1986.

The main features of the Nakamichi TD-1200 are: 1 head, dual capstan transport.

Automatic playback azimuth correction adjusts automatically the azimuth of the TD-1200s playback head to the azimuth the tape was recorded with so playback on the {0} is possible with the best sound quality.

Dolby C-type used in the TD-1200 provides 20 dB of noise reduction above about 1,000 Hz, fully doubling the amount given by B-type.

Compact Cassette

Historic events

1982 Commodore announces the Commodore 64 computer.
1983 TV Series The "A-Team" with Mr T premieres on NBC.
1984 Seiko Instruments U.S.A. Inc. displays the first wristwatch computer, with a 10-character, 4-line LCD.
1985 Live Aid, a day-long global concert broadcast that raised money for humanitarian efforts in Africa.
1986 Nintendo releases its first video game console for the home, NES (Nintendo Entertainment System).

Features of Nakamichi TD-1200

Calibration
Calibration
Auto Playback Azimuth Correction
Compact Cassette
General
Stereo
Head
Head Configuration
1 Head Desiǥn
HighCom NR
Noise Reduction
Dolby-B Noise Reduction Dolby-C Noise Reduction
Power
Power Requirements
External DC Power Supply
Preamplifier
Preamplifier
Tone Control Output-Level Control Balance Control
Tape Speed
Speed
1⅞ ips - 4.76 cm/s
Tape
Tape
2-Position Equalization Selector
Transport
Transport
Auto Reverse Auto Shutoff Direct Drive (Capsŧan) Dual-Capstan Transport

Similar to Nakamichi TD-1200 from the period 1982 - 1986