Sony TC-TX333 User's Manual
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1. facing up Press FUNCTION on the DHC MD333 until CD MD or TUNER appears 4 Set DIRECTION to to record on one side Set it to to record on both sides 5 Press REC on the tape deck The tape deck stands by for recording The indicators on the REC for the top side and buttons light up If you want to record starting from the bottom side press lt I for the bottom side so the indicator on the lt button lights up 6 Press 1 on the tape deck Recording starts You can also start recording by pressing the or lt I button that is lit 7 playing on the source component To Press Stop recording or TAPEM on the remote Pause recording or on the remote Tips The cassette indicator lights up in red when a cassette is inserted and goes off when no cassette is inserted When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low level high frequency signals set DOLBY NR to ON before step 5 Using the timer function on the DHC MD333 you can record radio programmes at a preset time For details refer to Timer recording radio programmes in the DHC MD333 component system Instruction Manual When you set the timer recording DOLBY NR and DIRECTION mode must be set on the tape deck 10 Precautions On operating voltage Except for North American and European countries model Before operating the tape deck check that the operating2. or problems concerning your tape deck please consult your nearest Sony dealer Troubleshooting If you run into any problem using this tape deck use the following checklist First check that the mains lead is connected firmly and the speakers are connected correctly and firmly Should any problem persist consult your nearest Sony dealer The operation buttons on the tape deck do not work Press any of the operation buttons after II stops flashing The buttons on the tape deck do not work for about two seconds after the tape deck turns on e No cassette is inserted Insert a cassette The tape does not play or record There is slack in the tape Take up any slack in the tape e The heads are dirty Clean them Make sure the audio connecting cords are connected correctly see page 5 The tape does not record No cassette is inserted The tab has been removed from the cassette Cover the broken tab with adhesive tape see page 10 The tape has wound to the end The tape does not record or play or there is a decrease in sound level The heads are dirty Clean them The record playback heads are magnetised Demagnetise them The tape does not erase completely e The record playback heads magnetised Demagnetise them There is excessive wow or flutter or the sound drops out The capstans in the tape deck are dirty Clean them using a cleaning ca
3. the DHC MD333 component system Do the following operation in step 4 1 Press FUNCTION until TAPE appears in the display 2 Press TAPED on the remote To play the bottom side press TAPE lt J on the remote Other operations To Press Stop playing W or TAPE Pause 00 or Press again to resume playing Fast forward E then gt gt or TAPEP gt for the top side then 44 4 for the bottom side Rewind then 44 or 4 for the top side E then gt gt or TAPEP gt for the bottom side Find the PP TAPEPP for the top succeeding side track AMS lt lt or for the bottom side Find the 44 or TAPE lt 4 for the top preceding track side AMS gt gt TAPEPP for the bottom side Remove the amp on the tape deck cassette Adjust the VOLUME the remote volume or turn VOLUME on the DHC MD333 Use the remote supplied with the DHC MD333 The Automatic Music Sensor AMS feature detects a blank space of more than four seconds between tracks to locate tracks quickly Tips When you press on the tape deck only the tape deck turns on Press O on the DHC MD333 to turn on the DHC MD333 component system The cassette indicator lights up in red when a cassette is inserted and goes off when no cassette is inserted Pressing D gt lt J when the tape de
4. voltage of your tape deck is identical with the voltage of your local power supply On safety The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet mains even if the unit itself has been turned off e Unplug the tape deck from the wall outlet mains if it is not to be used for an extended period of time To disconnect the cord mains lead pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Should any solid object or liquid fall into the component unplug the tape deck and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further The AC power cord mains lead must be changed only at a qualified service shop On placement e Place the tape deck a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build up in the tape deck Do not place the unit in an inclined position Do not place the unit in locations where it is Extremely hot or cold Dusty or dirty Very humid Subject to vibration Subject to direct sunlight Before placing a cassette in the tape deck Take up any slack in the tape Otherwise the tape may get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and become damaged When using a tape longer than 90 minutes The tape is very elastic Do not change the tape operations such as play stop and fast winding frequently The tape may get entangled in the tape deck To save a tape permanently To pre
5. I CrOz tape since the tape deck automatically detects the tape type Tape deck TC TX333 2 6 Ore 28 DOLBY NR lt indicator The remote supplied with the DHC M D333 TAPER This tape deck is equipped with the Dolby B type noise reduction system 1 Press 1 on the DHC MD333 to turn on the DHC MD333 component system The tape deck turns on automatically 2 Insert a blank tape With the side you want to record on facing up acea on the disc tray of the Place a CD on the disc tray of th DHC MD333 4 Set DIRECTION to to record on one side Set it to C to record on both sides 5 Press CD SYNC on the tape deck The tape deck stands by for recording and the CD player stands by for playback The indicators on the CD SYNC REC E gt for the top side and buttons light up If you want to record starting from the bottom side press J for the bottom side so the indicator on the lt button lights up 6 Press 1 on the tape deck Recording starts To stop recording Press on the tape deck or on the remote Tips When you press on the tape deck only the tape deck turns on Press O the DHC MD333 to turn on the DHC MD333 component system e Inserting the tape when the power is off automatically turns on the tape deck only Press 1 on the DHC MD333 to turn on the DHC MD333
6. S O NY 3 864 650 12 1 Stereo Cassette Deck Operating Instructions TC TX333 1998 by Sony Corporation To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture To avoid electrical shock do not open the cabinet Refer servicing to qualified personnel only Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet NOTICE 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 The Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment regulations This system is equipped with the Dolby B type noise reduction system Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation DOLBY and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation The TC TX333 tape deck is designed only for the DHC MD333 component system Here are some of the features you can use with this tape deck when connected with the DHC MD333 Mini Hi Fi component system see page 4 Auto Power On Off The tape deck power is tied with the DHC MD333 component system see page 6 CD Synchro Recording You can easily record a CD onto a tape see page 8 One Touch Play Pressing D gt lt J o
7. The AU BUS connecting cord is used for exchanging connecting cord to the AU BUS jack signals between the tape deck and the DHC MD333 on the DHC MD333 If you do not connect the cord firmly the tape deck and DHC MD333 may not operate correctly DHC M D333 rear panel Connect to and B to B using the audio connecting cords Insert the plugs into jacks of the same colour The two audio connecting cords are the same so you can connect A or B using either cord TC TX333 rear panel DHC M D333 rear panel A sound flow The sound signals of the CD MD and TUNER flow through the DHC MD333 to the tape deck when you record to tape 1B ch B The sound signal of the tape deck flows to the DHC MD333 when you play a tape How to insert the plugs Insert the plugs firmly into the jacks Not firmly inserted E Insert to here Set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the position of your local power line voltage Except for North American and European countries model VOLTAGE SELECTOR 110 120V 220 240V Connect the Mains lead to a mains after you complete all the connections If the plug on this tape deck does not fit your mains detach the supplied adapter from the plug Except for North American and European countries If there is no sound or the tape does not record at first operation Make sure the plug
8. ck is off automatically turns on the tape deck and starts playing a tape if there is a cassette inserted One Touch Play Inserting the tape when the power is off automatically turns on the tape deck only Press 1 on the DHC MD333 to turn on the DHC MD333 component system e You can switch from another source to the tape deck just by pressing D gt lt Automatic Source Selection To start playing automatically from the beginning of the tape after fast winding Auto Play press gt while holding down lt 4 for the top side or press lt J while holding down for the bottom side When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low level high frequency signals set DOLBY NR to ON Using the timer function on the DHC MD333 you can wake up to music at a preset time For details refer to Wake up to music in the DHC MD333 component system Instruction Manual When you set the Wake up timer DOLBY NR must be set on the tape deck Note The AMS feature may not work in the following cases the blank space between tracks is four seconds or less the sound source recorded on the right channel is different from that on the left channel as with a KARAOKE tape low volume or low sound continues for a long time the TV is too close to the tape deck Recording a CD CD Synchro Recording The CD SYNC button lets you record from a CD to a tape easily You can use TYPE I normal TYPE I
9. component system before recording e The cassette indicator lights up in red when a cassette is inserted and goes off when no cassette is inserted e When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low level high frequency signals set DOLBY NR to ON before step 5 If the tape reaches the end of the top side during both sides recording the fadeout feature prevents the track from ending abruptly at the end of the tape Fade Synchro The track is recorded again from the beginning of the bottom side The fadeout feature also works when you record on one side only Notes You cannot listen to other sources while recording When you record on both sides be sure to start from the top side If you start from the bottom side recording stops at the end of the bottom side Recording manually With manual recording you can record just the songs you like from a CD or start recording from the middle of the tape You can also record a radio programme or MD Tape deck TC TX333 2 gt 6 f E DOLBY NR Cassette 5 lt 1 indicator The remote supplied with the DHC M D333 3 11110 0809 This tape deck is equipped with the Dolby B type noise reduction system 1 Press 1 on the DHC MD333 to turn on the DHC MD333 component system The tape deck turns on automatically 2 Insert a blank tape With the side you want record on
10. n the tape deck when the tape deck is off automatically turns on the tape deck and the DHC MD333 and starts playing a tape if a cassette is inserted see page 7 Automatic Source Selection You can switch from another source to the tape deck and start playing a tape just by pressing gt lt I on the tape deck see page 7 Timer You can wake up to music or record a radio programme at a preset time For details refer to Waking up to music and Timer recording radio programmes in the DHC MD333 component system Instruction Manual Remote Control You can operate the tape deck using the remote supplied with the DHC MD333 Table of Contents Getting Started Hooking up the system 4 Operations 6 Recording CD 8 Recording manually 9 Additional Information PreCautiONs 10 Troubleshooting 11 Specifications Back cover Hooking up the system Complete steps through to hook up your system using the supplied cords TC TX333 rear panel 4 Mains lead Audio connecting cords supplied AU BUS M connecting cord DHC MD333 rear panel Note Firmly connect the AU BUS
11. ng Sony TYPE I cassettes 50 15 000 Hz 3 dB using Sony TYPE II cassettes 0 13 W Peak IEC 0 07 W RMS NAB 0 2 W Peak DIN Recording system Frequency response Wow and flutter Input TAPE IN phono jacks impedance 47 kilohms Output TAPE OUT phono jacks voltage 550 mV impedance 47 kilohms General Power requirements North American model 120 V AC 60 Hz European countries model 220 230 V AC 50 60 Hz 110 120 V or 220 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Adjustable with the voltage selector Power consumption 12W Dimensions Approx 215 x 60 x 230 mm w h d incl projecting parts and controls Mass Approx 2 5 kg Supplied accessories Audio connecting cords 2 Other models Design and specifications are subject to change without notice
12. s are inserted into the jacks firmly If the plugs are not inserted into the jacks firmly you may not be able to record the sound of the CD MD and TUNER onto a tape If the plugs are not inserted into the B jacks firmly you may not be able to listen to the sound of the tape deck The plugs of the audio connecting cords may be tight Insert the plugs at the point shown in How to insert the plugs in step Playing a tape You can use any type of tape TYPE I normal TYPE CrOz TYPE IV metal since the tape deck automatically detects the tape type ATS 9 ATS Automatic Tape Selection Tape deck TC TX333 DOLBY NR Cassette lt indicator 44 The remote supplied with the DHC M D333 FUNCTION 2 4 4 VOLUME 2 This tape deck is equipped with the Dolby B type noise reduction system 1 Press 1 0 on the DHC MD333 to turn on the DHC MD333 component system The tape deck turns on automatically 2 Insert a recorded tape With the side you want to play facing up Set DIRECTION to to play one side Set it to 9 to play both sides 4 Press gt Press lt q to play the bottom side FUNCTION switches to TAPE automatically then the tape starts playing The tape deck stops automatically after repeating the sequence five times To play a tape using
13. ssette continued 11 Troubleshooting continued Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased The record playback heads are magnetised Demagnetise them see page 11 e Move the tape deck away from the TV or VCR The sound is distorted Set DOLBY NR to the same setting in which the tape was recorded e Move the tape deck away from the TV or VCR There is no sound e The mains lead is disconnected from the mains Make sure the audio connecting cords are connected correctly see page 5 The remote supplied with the DHC M D333 does not function Press FUNCTION on the DHC MD333 to switch the FUNCTION to TAPE Make sure the AU BUS connecting cord is connected correctly see page 4 Automatic Source Selection or One Touch Play does not work Make sure the AU BUS connecting cord is connected correctly see page 4 The functions tied with the DHC M D333 such as CD Synchro Recording do not work Make sure the AU BUS connecting cord is connected correctly see page 4 The inserted tape will not eject of the tape deck is OFF Press 1 0 to turn on the tape deck then press amp The cassette indicator flashes Press to turn off the tape deck then press again to turn on the tape deck Sony Corporation Printed in China Specifications 4 track 2 channel stereo DOLBY NR OFF 50 14 000 Hz 3 dB usi
14. vent a tape from being accidentally recorded over break off the cassette tab from side A or B as illustrated O o 2 M Sr_1es Tab of side Tab of side A SideA Break off the cassette tab of side If you later want to reuse the tape for recording cover the broken tab with adhesive tape However be careful not to cover the detector slots which allow the tape player to automatically detect the type of tape 9 Detector slots Cleaning the tape heads Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use When the tape heads become dirty the sound is distorted there is a decrease in sound level the sound drops out the tape does not erase completely the tape does not record Be sure to clean the tape heads before you start an important recording or after playing an old tape Use a separately sold dry type or wet type cleaning cassette For details refer to the instructions of the cleaning cassette Demagnetising the tape heads Demagnetise the tape heads and the metal parts that has contact with the tape after every 20 to 30 hours of use with a separately sold demagnetising cassette For details refer to the instructions of the demagnetising cassette Cleaning the cabinet Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent solution Never use strong solvents such as thinner or benzene since they may damage the finish If you have any questions
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