Sony TC-WA9ES User's Manual
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1. q _ SSeS ay Precautions On safety e Do not disassemble the cabinet this may result in an electrical shock Refer servicing to qualified personnel only e Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet unplug the tape deck and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further On power sources e Before operating the tape deck check that the operating voltage of the tape deck is identical with your local power supply The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the tape deck e If you are not going to use the tape deck for a long time be sure to disconnect the tape deck from the wall outlet To disconnect the AC power cord grasp the plug itself never pull the cord On operation Because of a safety mechanism the function buttons will not operate if the cassette holder is not completely closed if there is no cassette in the cassette holder or if a cassette has been incorrectly inserted into the cassette holder On placement e Place the tape deck in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build up in the tape deck e Do not place the tape deck on a soft surface such as a rug that might block the ventilation holes on the bottom ina location near heat sources ina place subject to direct sunlight in an inclined position ina place subject to excessive dust or mechanical shock On cleaning the tape deck Clean the cabin2. the signal strength of the left and right channels are very different Even if DIR MODE is set to C2 the deck stops when the current side reaches the end during Multi AMS operation e Do not turn on the Pitch Control function see page 6 while using the Blank Skip function on deck A If you do the Blank Skip function may not work properly Since the counter is not a digital clock it will differ from the actual elapsed playback or recording time 10 Advanced Playback Operations Creating Your Own Program RMS Play By creating a program you can play back tracks on deck A in any order that you want The Random Music Sensor RMS function lets you create a program of up to 30 tracks from the 1st to the 15th track on each side of the tape RMS buttons RMS START DISPLAY CHECK SET lt P gt AD Number buttons 1 Press RMS START RMS and a flashing cursor appear in the display 2 Press BACK or B gt FRONT to select the side of the tape lt I or E gt appears in the display 3 Press number button s to enter the track number you want RMS 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10111213 14 15 Track number Side of the cassette To enter a track number over 10 Press gt 10 first and then the number Example To enter 12 press gt 10 then 1 and 2 To enter a track number using P gt lt lt
3. or a switched outlet on the amplifier for using a timer to REC OUT to TAPE IN p Amplifier 60000000 to a wall outlet Hookups Be sure to match the color coded cord to the appropriate jacks on the components Red right to Red and White left to White Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise Connect the tape deck to the amplifier as shown below Tape deck Amplifier A TAPE REC OUT IN A Signal flow Connecting the tape deck to a Sony amplifier or a receiver through CONTROL S connectors U S A and Canadian models only Connect the components through the CONTROL S connectors using a CONTROL S cable not supplied When using this connection the deck accepts only remote commands from the amplifier or receiver The remote control sensor on the tape deck will not function Tape deck Amplifier receiver CONTROL S CONTROL S IN OUT co co Pees gt Ee CONTROL S cable not supplied X Signal flow Note For more information on the availability of Sony amplifier or receiver With a CONTROL S connector contact your nearest Sony dealer suorje1odo viseg Getting Started Setting the voltage selector not supplied with the U S A Canadian and Australian models Check that the voltage selector on the rear panel of the tape deck is set to the local power line
4. Switches DECK A B 16 DIR MODE 4 6 11 13 15 POWER 4 6 19 TIMER 4 6 11 17 Controls BALANCE 5 DUBBING LEVEL 13 PITCH CONTROL 6 REC recording LEVEL 4 Connector CONTROLS 7 Jacks LINEIN 7 LINE OUT 7 PHONES 6 Others Cassette holder 4 6 19 Peak level meters 4 5 10 Remote control sensor 7 Voltage selector 8 23 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan
5. and SET Press gt or repeatedly until the track number you want appears in the display then press SET To program the same track again press SET once more 4 Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to program more tracks RMS 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Track number Order on the program If FULL appears in the display This means that you ve already programmed 30 tracks and can t program any more 5 Press RMS START to start RMS Play The peak level meters appear in the display To stop RMS Play Press W CLEAR once The RMS program still remains To cancel RMS Play Press W CLEAR repeatedly until the peak level meters appear in the display or eject the tape in deck A When RMS Play is canceled the RMS program is automatically erased To alternate between the RMS and peak level meter displays Press DISPLAY You can play the program again after RMS Play ends Press RMS START Notes e The RMS function may not work properly if a blank space between tracks is short e If there is a long blank space between tracks the deck may fast forward a portion of the blank space e If your program includes a number for a track that does not exist the deck will skip that number during RMS Play e You can create an RMS program only when both decks are stopped Checking the order of tracks in the program Press CHECK Each time you press this button the display shows the track numbers in the order they were prog
6. off the function There is excessively loud tape transport noise during fast forwarding or rewinding gt This noise is caused by the cassette and is not a mechanical problem amp OPEN CLOSE does not work gt The tape deck is recording Press M to stop recording before pressing amp OPEN CLOSE gt There has been a power failure or the power cord has been disconnected during tape operation Reconnect the power mai Specifications System Recording system 4 track 2 channel stereo Fast winding time approx 90 sec with Sony C 60 cassette Bias AC bias Signal to noise ratio at peak level weighted and with Dolby NR off Type I tape Sony Type I NORMAL 56 dB Type II tape Sony Type II HIGH 58 dB Type IV tape Sony Type IV METAL 59 dB S N ratio improvement approximate values With Dolby B NR on 5 dB at 1 kHz 10 dB at 5 kHz With Dolby C NR on 15 dB at 500 Hz 20 dB at 1 kHz With Dolby S NR on 10 dB at 100 Hz 24 dB at 1 kHz Harmonic distortion 0 4 with Type I tape Sony Type I NORMAL 160 nWb m 315 Hz 3rd H D 1 8 with Type IV tape Sony Type IV METAL 250 nWb m 315 Hz 3rd H D Frequency response Dolby NR off Type I tape Sony Type I NORMAL 25 16 000 Hz 3 dB IEC Type II tape Sony Type II HIGH 25 18 000 Hz 3 dB IEC Type IV tape Sony Type IV METAL 25 20 000 Hz models for the U S A and Canada 25 19 000 Hz models for other countries 3 dB IEC 3
7. playback Multi AMS For example to locate 2 tracks behind press three times MEMORY on the deck you re using repeatedly until MEMORY disappears in the display Then press lt lt or gt gt while holding down B or The beginning of a tape Auto Play A particular pointona MEMORY on the deck you re using tape Memory Play repeatedly until MEMORY appears in the display Find the point you want then press RESET to reset the tape counter and to memorize the point To locate the memorized point and start playback press lt lt or gt gt while holding down B or Press lt lt or gt P to stop at 0 00 Tracks following BLANK SKIP until BLANK SKIP spaces of 13 seconds or appears in the display Press again more Blank Skip to turn off the function when not in use Note on the number indication in the display The number indication in the display shows the number of times you ve pressed PP or lt 4 During the deck is fast forwarding or rewinding the number decreases one by one to indicate the number of tracks until the track you want to locate CY You can change the track you want to locate even while the deck is in Multi AMS operation Press BP or lt 4 Notes e The Multi AMS function may not work correctly if the blank space between tracks is less than 4 seconds long there is a passage of low frequencies or very low volume within a track
8. we recommend that you repeat the automatic calibraion procedure each time you insert a new cassette since cassettes of the same type also vary in their characteristics Before recalibrating be sure to turn off AUTO CAL in the display by pressing AUTO CAL Then start from Step 2 of the automatic calibration procedure Key To erase calibration data on either deck A or B The automatic calibration data is stored even if you turn off the power Memory Backup function To erase the data press W and RESET at the same time on the respective deck AUTO CAL for that deck disappears indicating that the data for the inserted tape type has been erased Notes e Automatic calibration works only when both decks are stopped e You don t have to select the Dolby NR system when doing automatic calibration since the Dolby NR system does not affect the calibration results Dubbing a Tape You can copy a tape in deck A to a tape in deck B at normal or high speed AUTO PAUSE HIGH DUBBING LEVEL PAUSE II E lt gt DIR MODE NORMAL lt B gt 1 Insert the recorded cassette into deck A and a blank cassette into deck B Make sure the record protect tabs on the cassette in deck B have not been removed 2 Select the side s to be recorded on Press DIR MODE repeatedly to select To record on One side Both sides Recording on the reverse side on deck
9. 0 15 000 Hz 3 dB 4 dB recording Wow and flutter 0 09 W Peak IEC 0 06 W RMS NAB 0 16 W Peak DIN Variable pitch range approx 30 to 30 Inputs Line inputs phono jacks Sensitivity 0 16 V Input impedance 47 kilohms Outputs Line outputs phono jacks Rated output level 0 5 V at a load impedance of 47 kilohms Load impedance Over 10 kilohms Headphones stereo phone jack Output level 0 to 3 mW at a load impedance of 32 ohms General Power requirements Where purchased Power requirements U S A and Canada 120 V AC 60 Hz Australia 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Other countries 120 220 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Additional Information Power consumption 30 W Dimensions approx w h d 430 x 135 x 350 mm w h d 17 x 5 s x 137 inches including projecting parts and controls Mass approx 6 5 kg 14 lbs 6 oz Supplied accessories Audio connecting cords 2 phono plugs 2 phono plugs 2 Remote commander RM J903 1 Sony size AA R6 batteries 2 not supplied with the U S A and Canadian models Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 21 22 Additional Information Glossary ATS Automatic Tape Selection The tape deck automatically sets the appropriate equalization characteristics and bias current according to the type of tape inserted in the deck Automatic calibration The automatic adjustment of the bias current and recording lev
10. 1 Insert the cassette you want to record on into either deck Make sure the record protect tabs on the cassette have not been removed 2 Press AUTO CAL for the deck you re using until AUTO CAL appears in the display 3 Press B gt or lt to select the side of the tape to be recorded To select Press The front side gt The reverse side 4 Press PAUSE HE to start the automatic calibration procedure The automatic calibration procedure starts i e recording test tones rewinding and playing back During the calibration the counter changes from 9 to 0 CAL AUTO CAL When the automatic calibration procedure ends the tape rewinds to the original position the counter returns to normal and the tape deck stops 5 Start the actual recording see page 4 To cancel the automatic calibration function Press W on the deck you re using If AUTO CAL flashes continuously The automatic calibration procedure has been interrupted by The end of the tape Reverse the tape direction or rewind the tape to a new position that allows recording of the test tone Damaged tape or dirty heads Change the cassette or clean and demagnetize the heads see page 19 Updating the calibration setting If you insert a cassette into either deck A or B and AUTO CAL appears in the display it means that automatic calibration data in that deck for that tape type I II or IV exists However
11. 4 Press REC on deck A Deck A changes to recording pause 5 Start playing the program source 6 Adjust the recording level and balance see pages 4 and 5 7 Start recording To record from Press The front side B on deck A The reverse side lt on deck A To stop Relay Recording During Press Recording on deck A E on deck A Recording on deck B E on deck B Note Make sure that C gt on deck B appears in the display If it doesn t press B gt on deck B once otherwise Relay Recording stops when the reverse side of the cassette in deck B finishes Recording the Same Source on Both Decks Simultaneous Recording You can record the same source on cassettes in deck A and B at the same time lt gt DIR MODE A BREC PAUSE II lt gt 1 Insert blank cassettes into both decks Make sure that record protect tabs on the cassettes have not been removed 2 Select the Dolby NR system for both decks see page 5 3 Select the side s to be recorded on To record on Press DIR MODE repeatedly to select Only one side Both sides CD 4 Press A B REC Both decks change to recording pause 5 Start playing the program source 6 Adjust the recording level and balance see pages 4 and 5 7 Select the side you want to start recording from on both decks To record from Press The front side The
12. B starts independently of playback on deck A RELAY Recording on the reverse side on deck B starts simultaneously with playback of the reverse side on deck A 3 Press HIGH or NORMAL to select the dubbing speed HIGH or NORM appears in the display 4 Select the side from which to start dubbing To record from Press The front side ee The reverse side lt 5 Press PAUSE II on deck B to start dubbing To stop dubbing During Press Normal speed dubbing H on deck B High speed dubbing H on either deck Advanced Recording Operations Additional tasks during normal speed dubbing You can make the following tasks only during normal speed dubbing During high speed dubbing only W works To Do the following Adjust the dubbing Turn DUBBING LEVEL level To dub at the same level as the original turn the control to the center click position Select the Dolby NR See pages 5 and 6 system Adjust the pitch See page 6 Skip over blank spaces on the original Press BLANK SKIP before you start dubbing see page 9 Note If a TV set is placed near the tape deck noise may occur during high speed dubbing In that case turn the television set off or move it away from the tape deck C You can add fade in out during dubbing Turn DUBBING LEVEL clockwise to fade in or counterclockwise to fade out Dubbing only specific tracks Auto Pause Press AUTO PAUS
13. Cleaning After 20 to 30 hours of use or when you notice a hissing sound or loss of high frequencies demagnetize the heads with a commercially available demagnetizer for tape decks Please refer to the instructions of the demagnetizer Inside the cassette holder Pinch rollers Capstans POWER amp OPEN CLOSE Cleaning the heads and tape path Clean the heads and tape path of the tape deck after every 10 hours of operation to guard against e low quality sound e a decrease in sound level e excessive wow or flutter e sound dropout e incomplete erasure e impairment of recording function To ensure better recording we recommend that you clean the heads and tape path before every recording 1 Turon the tape deck 2 Set the volume control on the amplifier to 3 Press amp OPEN CLOSE to open the cassette holder 4 Wipe the heads the pinch rollers and the capstans with a cotton swab slightly moistened with alcohol or a commercially available cleaning fluid for tape decks Do not insert a cassette until the cleaned areas are completely dry 20 Additional Information peee e a Troubleshooting If you ve experienced any of the following difficulties while using the tape deck use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem Should the problem persist consult your nearest Sony dealer The function buttons do not work gt The tape deck has been just turned on and does not oper
14. E before or during normal speed dubbing AUTO PAUSE appears in the display At the end of each track both deck A and deck B pauses 2 Locate the track you want to record next on deck A see page 9 then stop the tape 3 Press PAUSE IH on deck B to resume dubbing To cancel the Auto Pause function Press AUTO PAUSE again to turn off AUTO PAUSE in the display Note Do not turn on the Pitch Control function see page 6 or Blank Skip Function see page 9 while using the Auto Pause function If you do the Auto Pause function may not work properly Continued 13 14 Advanced Recording Operations Dubbing only specific portions You can do this only during normal speed dubbing Press M on deck A at the portion you want to skip Deck B changes to recording pause 2 Locate the point you want to resume recording on deck A then stop the tape 3 Press PAUSE H on deck B to resume dubbing Recording on Both Decks in Succession Relay Recording You can make a continuous recording that starts on a cassette in deck A and ends on a cassette in deck B lt gt REC DIR MODE Insert blank cassettes into both decks Make sure that record protect tabs on the cassettes have not been removed 2 Select the Dolby NR system for both decks see page 5 3 Press DIR MODE repeatedly until RELAY appears in the display
15. MUTE O on deck B after Step 4 For details see Inserting a Blank Space During Recording Record Muting on page 16 OA blank of 10 seconds is automatically inserted on the tape when you start RMS Dubbing if you insert a new cassette into deck B the tape in deck B is completely rewound to its beginning and automatically stopped 15 16 Advanced Recording Operations SSS ee R Inserting a Blank Space During Recording Record Muting You can insert a blank space of 4 seconds between each track The blank spaces allow you to locate the start of specific tracks afterwards using the Multi AMS function see page 9 You can also use this function to erase unwanted portions on a tape REC MUTE O PAUSE II Start recording on either deck 2 Press REC MUTE O where you want to insert a blank space REC flashes in the display and a blank is recorded on the tape After 4 seconds II lights up and the tape deck changes to recording pause 3 Press PAUSE HE to resume recording Les If you want to insert a blank space longer than 4 seconds Hold down REC MUTE as long as you want After 4 seconds REC flashes faster When you release REC MUTE IH lights up and the tape deck changes to recording pause Press PAUSE Ill to resume recording Synchro Recording With a CD Player 7 Not Available on U S A and Canadian
16. Models By pressing CD SYNCHRO START on the remote not supplied with U S A and Canadian models you can perform synchro recording on your tape deck with a Sony CD player This function is possible only with Sony CD players with remote control capability co synchro Ti stop FS DECK A B CD SYNCHRO co STANDBY START Insert a CD into the CD player 2 Insert a cassette into deck B 3 Set DECK A B toB 4 Press CD SYNCHRO STANDBY The CD player changes to play pause and deck B to recording pause 5 Press CD SYNCHRO START Deck B starts recording and then the CD player starts playing To pause Synchro Recording Press II on the tape deck and CD player simultaneously Press both buttons again to resume Synchro Recording To stop Synchro Recording Press CD SYNCHRO STOP C You can use the remote of your tape deck to operate the CD player To start CD play press Ill twice to pause CD play press I once to locate a CD track press K lt or PPI Advanced Recording Operations Notes Recording Using a Timer e Do not leave the TIMER switch at REC or the tape deck will automatically start recording the next time you turn on the You can start recording on a tape at any time you want tape deck by connecting a timer not supplied Please also refer to the instructions of the timer for further help e During timer recording recording starts from the side of the tape being used w
17. S O N Y 3 798 768 23 1 Stereo Cassette Deck Operating Instructions TC WAQES 1995 by Sony Corporation To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture For the customers in the United States RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN H CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL A This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons A This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No TC WA9ES Serial No INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not
18. ate for about 3 seconds Wait until HI stops flashing gt Check that the cassette is inserted correctly and the cassette holder is closed completely Playback or recording begins when the power is turned on gt Set TIMER on the tape deck to OFF The tape deck does not play or record gt There is no cassette in the cassette holder gt The cassette holder is not completely closed gt The tape has come to the end gt The tape is slack Take up the tape slack gt The record protect tab has been removed from the cassette see page 18 gt Make sure the amplifier setting is correct gt Check that the tape deck connections are secure gt The heads and tape path are dirty Clean them see page 19 gt The recording playback head is magnetized Demagnetize it see page 19 There is excessive wow flutter or sound drop out gt The capstans and pinch rollers are dirty Clean them see page 19 There is a decrease in sound level sound drop out or poor reproduction of high frequencies The tape does not erase completely Noise increases gt The recording playback head and tape path are dirty Clean them see page 19 gt The recording playback head is magnetized Demagnetize it see page 19 There is hum or noise gt The tape deck is placed near a TV or VCR Move the tape deck away from the TV or VCR gt The tape deck is placed on or under the amplifier Move the tape deck away f
19. ding to the country of purchase Models for the U S A and Canada e Remote is not supplied e Voltage selector is not equipped e CONTROL S connector is equipped Models for other countries e Remote is supplied e Voltage selector is equipped except for Australian model e CONTROL S connector is not equipped Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text for example not supplied with the U S A and Canadian models Conventions e Instructions in this manual describe the controls on the cassette deck You can also use the controls on the remote not supplied with the U S A and Canadian models if they have the same or similar names as those on the deck e The following icons are used in this manual TS Indicates a task that requires use i of the remote ata Indicates useful information or tips that make a task easier TABLE OF CONTENTS Recording on a Tape 4 Playing a Tape 6 Getting Started Unpacking 7 Hooking Up the System 7 Advanced Playback Operations Locating a Track Multi AMS Auto Play Memory Play Blank Skip 9 Creating Your Own Program RMS Play 10 Playing a Tape Using a Timer 11 Advanced Recording Operations Adjusting Bias and Recording Level Calibration Automatically 12 Dubbing a Tape 13 Recording on Both Decks in Succession Relay Recording 14 Recording the Same Source on Both Decks Simultaneous Recording 15 Recording Your Own Progra
20. e holder 3 Press OPEN CLOSE and insert a cassette then press the button again to close the LI Gey With the side you want to play AT facing you 4 Select the direction mode To play back Press DIR MODE repeatedly to select One side only pm Both sides continuously Co Both decks in succession RELAY The deck automatically stops after playing back five times Press B The deck starts playing Adjust the volume on the amplifier To Press Stop playing E Start playback from the reverse side Pause PAUSE II Press the button again to resume play Fast forward or rewind PP or lt 4 when the deck is stopped Take out the cassette amp OPEN CLOSE Getting Started Unpacking Check that you received the following items e Audio connecting cords 2 e Remote commander remote RM J903 1 e Sony size AA R6 batteries 2 not supplied with the U S A and Canadian models Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two size AA R6 batteries matching the and on the batteries with the markings inside the battery compartment When using the remote point it at the remote control sensor F on the tape deck Hooking Up the System This section describes how to hook up the tape deck to an amplifier Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making the connections TC WAQES to LINE IN to LINE OUT to an AC outlet
21. een tracks Multiplex filter A filter for eliminating the 19 kHz stereo carrier and the 38 kHz sub carrier signals that may impair the Dolby NR system Though tuners are usually equipped with this filter if you got poor results when recording FM broadcasts with the Dolby NR system your tuner may not have a filter or the filter may not be working In this case press the MPX FILTER button on the tape deck Quick reverse function A function that quickly reverses the tape direction as soon as the tape deck detects the leader tape This allows recording or playback to continue without a break even when the tape reaches the end The quick reverse function does not operate and the deck does not reverse the tape direction until the tape ends completely when you start recording on the tape or begin playing the tape right before the start of the leader tape less than 10 seconds before the leader tape is made of dark material that impedes the passage of light the leader tape has a striped pattern there is no leader tape in the cassette the base material for the magnetic coating is thin as in a 120 minute tape The tape deck may reverse the tape direction in the middle of the tape if there are folds wrinkles oil stains or uneven patches of magnetic coating on the tape the quick reverse sensor is exposed to direct sunlight or other strong light sources Tape counter A display element that sh
22. el for the inserted tape This adjustment works together with the deck s ATS Automatic Tape Selection see above to get the best possible recording results on any tape Dolby HX PRO system A system that reduces distortion and noise in high frequency response during recording A tape recorded with this system produces the same high quality sound even when played on other tape decks Dolby NR noise reduction system A system that eliminates tape hiss noise by boosting low level signals in the high frequency range during recording then lowering them during playback There are four types of systems A B C and S Type A is for professional use not available on your tape deck and types B Cand S are for consumer use Type S has the maximum noise reduction capability followed by types C and B Memory backup function A function for storing settings even after the power is turned off The settings stored include counter and counter memory settings multiplex filter and Dolby NR settings automatic calibration data pitch adjustment tape direction and headphone volume settings To reset parameters to their original factory settings turn on the tape deck while holding down the RESET buttons of both decks A and B Multi AMS Multi Automatic Music Sensor is a function that locates the beginning of up to 30 tracks before or after the current track by detecting the blank space of over 4 seconds betw
23. et panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine For the customers in the U S A For detailed safety precautions see the leaflet IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS If you have any questions or problems concerning your tape deck please consult your nearest Sony dealer a a aT eT Notes on Cassette Tapes To protect a recording on side A or B Break out the respective tab Side A Tab for side B Q Tab for side A To record on a tape with a missing record protect tab Cover the respective tab hole with adhesive tape When you are using a type II or type IV tape be careful not to cover the detector slots that the deck uses to determine the tape type Detector slots Detector slots On tapes longer than 90 minutes We do not recommend the use of tapes longer than 90 minutes except for a long continuous recording or playback They are very thin and tend to stretch easily On handling cassettes e To prevent the heads and tape path from getting dirty avoid touching the tape surface of a cassette Place cassettes away from equipment with magnets such as speakers and amplifiers which may cause tape distortion or erase the recordings Do not expose cassettes to direct sunlight extremely cold temperature or moisture Additional Information Demagnetizing the heads
24. g to select B C or S before you start recording B C or S appears in the display If you can t get satisfying results when recording FM broadcasts with the Dolby NR system Press MPX FILTER multiplex filter see page 22 with the Dolby NR system on The filter turns on to make the Dolby NR system work more effectively FILTER appears in the display suorje1odo 21seg Basic Operations Playing a Tape REC LEVEL e See page 7 for hookup information e You can play a tape on either deck To adjust the pitch Pitch Control function T s pITC co Press PITCH CONTROL ON OFF so that TAPE SPEED appears in the display Turn PITCH CONTROL clockwise to raise the pitch or counterclockwise to lower it You can adjust it during playback on deck A or normal speed dubbing Press PITCH CONTROL ON OFF to turn off TAPE SPEED when not in use To play a tape recorded with the Dolby NR system Press DOLBY NR repeatedly to select the same position that the tape was recorded in B C or S el You can connect the headphones to PHONES You can adjust the headphone volume with PHONE LEVEL Press to lower the volume or to raise it The adjustment range is c to 0 dB 1 Turn on the amplifier and select the tape deck position 2 Set TIMER to OFF and press POWER cassett
25. hen the power turns off In Relay Recording however recording on deck B always starts from the front side of the tape vu TIMER P e Do not insert cassettes into both decks when you do single deck recording If cassettes are inserted into both decks and I or CD appears in the display Simultaneous Recording will start and the same material will be recorded on both tapes Insert a cassette s into either deck or both decks Make sure that the connections are correct see page 7 2 Turn on the amplifier and play the program source pP play prog you want to record 3 Prepare the tape deck for recording For single deck recording Follow Steps 4 to 6 on page 4 and press B gt or lt to select the side of the tape For recording on both decks e For Relay Recording follow Steps 2 to 4 and 6 on page 14 e For Simultaneous Recording follow Steps 2 to 4 6 and 7 on page 15 4 Onthe tape deck set TIMER to REC Before you set the timer in Step 5 below select the Dolby NR system see page 5 turn on the multiplex filter see page 5 do automatic calibration see page 12 5 Set the timer to the time you want The tape deck turns off When the set time comes the tape deck turns on and starts recording 6 After you have used the timer set TIMER on the tape deck to OFF 18 Additional Information
26. installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment For the customers in Canada CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE E Welcome Thank you for purchasing the Sony Stereo Cassette Deck Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference About This Manual This manual covers models for the U S A Canada and other countries Please note the following differences in design and function accor
27. m RMS Dubbing 15 Inserting a Blank Space During Recording Record Muting 16 Synchro Recording With a CD Player 16 Recording Using a Timer 17 Additional Information Precautions 18 Notes on Cassette Tapes 18 Cleaning 19 Troubleshooting 20 Specifications 21 Glossary 22 Index 22 Basic Operations Recording on a Tape 2 3 6 e See page 7 for hookup Turn on the amplifier and play the program source you want to information d e You can record on either poe deck e Refer to Dubbing a Tape Set TIMER to OFF and press POWER page 13 to make a copy of the tape 3 Press amp OPEN CLOSE and insert a cassette then press the button again to close the ES cassette holder With the side you want to record facing you 4 Select the direction mode To record on Press DIR MODE repeatedly to select Only one side Both sides CD Both decks in succession RELAY see page 14 Recording stops when the tape reaches the end of reverse side 5 Press REC C HN and REC for the deck you re using light up D gt indicates the side facing you If lt lt lights up instead press B once 6 Turn REC LEVEL to adjust the recording level Turn REC LEVEL so that the peak level meters reach the recommended level for the corresponding tape type For type or After yo
28. ows the elapsed recording or playing time as a digital readout Since the counter is not a digital clock the displayed value will differ slightly from the actual elapsed recording or playing time The counter value also includes the length of the leader tape When deck A and B are operated at the same time a slight difference may develop between both counters Test tones Signals 10 kHz and 400 Hz generated by the tape deck for bias current and recording level calibration C Index Adjusting balance 5 bias and recording level calibration See Automatic calibration headphone level 6 pitch See Pitch control function recording level 4 ATS 12 22 Auto pause 13 Auto play 9 Automatic calibration 12 22 Automatic tape selection See ATS Blank skip 9 Cassette See Tape Checking remaining time 5 Cleaning heads and tape path 19 tape deck 18 CONTROL S cable 7 Cord AC power 8 audio connecting 7 D E F Dolby HX PRO system 5 22 Dolby NR system 5 6 22 Dubbing high speed dubbing 13 normal speed dubbing 13 only specific portions 14 only specific tracks See Auto pause Glossary 22 Heads cleaning 19 demagnetizing 19 Hooking up tape deck to the amplifier 7 through CONTROL S connectors 7 l J K Inserting batteries into the remote 7 blank space during recording See Record muting cassette 4 6 Locating beginning of a tape See Auto play particular point See Memory play tracks 9 tracks follo
29. rammed After the last track in the program End appears in the display Adding tracks to the end of a program Press W CLEAR once and follow Steps 2 to 4 in Creating Your Own Program RMS Play on page 10 xe To create another program Press W CLEAR until the order on the program returns to 0 and the cursor flashes above track number 1 in the display then follow Steps 2 to 4 ule Lei You can use your Sony stereo receiver s remote to perform RMS programming If your Sony stereo receiver s remote has RMS buttons do the following steps 1 Turn on the receiver and press TAPE 2 Press RMS START 3 Press B or to select the front or reverse side of the tape and the number keys and the gt 10 key to specify the tracks 4 Press RMS START again to start RMS Play Note For more information on the availability of Sony stereo receiver remotes with RMS capability contact your nearest Sony dealer Advanced Playback Operations a ae E Se SS eae Playing a Tape Using a Timer You can start playing a tape at any time you want by connecting a timer not supplied Please refer to the instructions of the timer for further help TIMER DIR MODE 1 Insert a cassette s into either deck or both decks Make sure that the connections are correct see page 7 2 Prepare the tape deck for playback For single deck playback Press DIR MODE repea
30. reverse side 8 Press PAUSE II on deck B Simultaneous Recording starts To stop Simultaneous Recording Press M on both decks je PAUSE EE and REC MUTE see page 16 on deck B can control both decks at the same time During Simultaneous Recording PAUSE IH and REC MUTE on deck B control both decks but not PAUSE H and REC MUTE O on deck A Advanced Recording Operations se ee eae Recording Your Own Program RMS Dubbing You can record an RMS program that you ve created see Creating Your Own Program RMS Play on page 10 This function works only at normal speed RMS START NORMAL PAUSE II lt gt 1 Insert the recorded cassette into deck A and a blank cassette into deck B Make sure the record protect tabs on the cassette in deck B have not been removed 2 Program tracks on deck A see Steps 1 to 4 on page 10 3 Press NORMAL to change the tape deck to dubbing standby 4 Select the side of the tape in deck B you want to record on To start recording Press On the front side On the reverse side q 5 Press RMS START or PAUSE HE on deck B to start RMS Dubbing To stop RMS Dubbing Press W on deck B The RMS program remains even after RMS Dubbing stops Key To insert a blank space on the tape before you start RMS Dubbing You can insert a blank space of 4 seconds or more on the tape in deck B by pressing REC
31. rom the amplifier There is an unbalanced tone gt Check that DOLBY NR setting is the same as when the tape was recorded gt The tape deck is placed near a TV or VCR Move the tape deck away from the TV or VCR The tape stops before the tape has been fully rewound gt The tape is slack Take up the tape slack gt If MEMORY is shown in the display press MEMORY repeatedly until MEMORY disappears gt The cassette shell is bent Use another cassette The Multi AMS function does not work properly gt One of the tracks contains a long pause a passage of low frequencies or very low volume or a gradual increase or decreace in volume gt The space before a track is less than 4 seconds long Insert a blank space of 4 seconds using REC MUTE O gt The signal strength of the left and right channels are very different gt There is noise in the space before a track gt You pressed PP or immediately before the beginning of the next track or immediately after the beginning of the current track The tape deck fast forwards the tape while a track is playing gt The tape deck s Blank Skip function is on and silent or low volume portions are skipped Press BLANK SKIP to turn off BLANK SKIP in the display The Dolby NR function does not work during playback gt The Pitch Control function is on and the frequency characteristics of the sound is altered Press PITCH CONTROL ON OFF to turn
32. tedly to select or C2 then press B or to select the side of the tape For playback of both decks in succession Press DIR MODE repeatedly to select RELAY then press B or lt on deck A to select the side of the tape Playback on deck B always starts from the front side of the tape 3 Set TIMER on the tape deck to PLAY Before you set the timer in Step 4 below select the Dolby NR system see page 6 adjust the pitch see page 6 activate the Blank Skip function see page 9 4 Set the timer to the time you want The tape deck turns off When the set time arrives the tape deck turns on and starts playing 5 After you have finished using the timer set TIMER on the tape deck to OFF Note If cassettes have been inserted into both decks for single deck playback playback will take place only on deck A 11 12 Advanced Recording Operations Adjusting Bias and Recording Level Calibration Automatically Since there are many different types of cassettes on the market your tape deck automatically sets the appropriate equalization characteristics and bias current for each tape type ATS Automatic Tape Selection However you can get better recording results by doing the automatic bias current and the recording level calibration You can do automatic calibration on either deck PAUSE II PAUSE II lt gt AUTO CAL lt
33. u ve done the adjustments stop type II tape playing the program source For type IV tape je To protect recordings against accidental erasure Break out the record protect tab s see page 18 je To check the approximate remaining time on a tape 1 Locate the end of the recorded portion on the tape and press RESET for the deck you re using to reset the tape counter to 0 00 2 Press PP to fast forward the tape to its end The tape counter shows the approximate remaining time Dolby noise reduction and HX Pro headroom extension manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation HX Pro originated by Bang amp Olufsen DOLBY the double D symbol OO and HX PRO are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Basic Operations 7 Press PAUSE H or B gt Recording starts 8 Start playing the program source To Press Stop recording E Start recording from the reverse side d Pause PAUSE II Press the button again to resume recording Take out the cassette amp OPEN CLOSE after stopping recording Use these buttons controls for additional operations MPX FILTER DOLBY NR BALANCE To adjust balance Turn BALANCE so that L left and R right of the peak level meters in the display are at the levels you want To record with the Dolby NR system Press DOLBY NR repeatedly for the deck you re usin
34. voltage If not set the selector to the correct position using a screwdriver before connecting the AC power cord to an AC outlet VOLTAGE 220V 240V 120V Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet Where do I go next Now you re ready to use your tape deck For basic operations go to pages 4 to 6 for advanced operations go to the sections immediately after this one Advanced Playback Operations Locating a Track Multi AMS Auto Play Memory Play Blank Skip You can locate the following previous tracks within a range of 30 tracks Multi AMS Automatic Music Sensor or the beginning of a tape quickly Auto Play You can even locate a specific point anywhere on a tape Memory Play or automatically skip over blank spaces Blank Skip lt gt BLANK SKIP MEMORY ee Note Check the direction indicator of the deck you use When you locate a track on the reverse side when lt lights up press the button s in the parentheses To locate Press The beginning of the PP or as many times as you next or succeeding want during playback tracks For example to locate 2 tracks Multi AMS ahead press twice The beginning of the lt lt or gt P once during playback current track Multi AMS The beginning of the lt lt or PP as many times as you preceding tracks want during
35. wing spaces See Blank skip M N O Memory backup function 12 22 Memory play 9 Multi AMS 9 16 22 Multiplex filter 5 22 P Q Pitch control function 6 Playing basic playing 6 timer playback 11 Precautions 18 Random Music Sensor See RMS dubbing or play Record muting 16 Recording basic recording 4 CD synchro recording 16 FM broadcasts 5 on both decks in succession See Relay recording the same source on both decks See Simultaneous recording timer recording 17 Relay recording 14 Remote 7 16 RMS dubbing 15 RMS play adding tracks 11 checking the order of tracks 10 Simultaneous recording 15 Specifications 21 Supplied accessories 7 21 Tape protecting recordings 5 18 record protect tab 5 18 taking out 5 6 type 12 18 Test tones 22 Troubleshooting 20 U V W X Y Z Unpacking 7 Additional Information Names of Controls Buttons A B REC simultaneous recording 15 AUTO CAL 12 AUTO PAUSE 13 BLANK SKIP 9 CHECK 10 DISPLAY 10 DOLBY NR 5 6 HIGH 13 MEMORY 9 MPX FILTER 5 NORMAL 13 15 Number buttons 10 PHONE LEVEL 6 PITCH CONTROL ON OFF 6 RESET 5 9 RMS START 10 15 SET 10 STANDBY 16 START 16 B forward play RMS FRONT 4 6 9 15 17 lt reverse play RMS BACK 5 6 9 15 17 PP lt lt fast forwarding and rewinding AMS RMS 5 6 9 10 E stop RMS CLEAR 5 6 10 13 PAUSE II 5 6 12 13 15 16 REC recording 4 14 REC MUTE record muting O 16 amp OPEN CLOSE 4 5 6 19
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