Sony TC-SD1 User's Manual
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1. Precautions About tempered glass The front panel of this tape deck is made of tempered glass which has been known to break in extreme circumstances On safety e The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet 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 e The AC power cord mains lead must be changed only at a qualified service shop 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 unit in an inclined position e 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 i2. Tape deck TC SD1 TAPE 1 indicator 2 7 IIIT 1ITTIIT 66 DOLBY NR The remote supplied with the CMT SD1 SD3 This tape deck is able to switch between Dolby B type and C type noise reduction systems 1 Press on the CMT SD1 SD3 to turn on the CMT SD1 SD3 component system The tape deck turns on automatically 2 Press amp on the tape deck to open the cassette tray and insert a blank tape Press amp again to close the cassette tray With the side you want to record on facing up 3 Place a CD on the disc tray of the CMT SD1 SD3 4 Set DIRECTION to to record on one side to record on both sides once 5 Press REC LEVEL lightly to release and turn to set the recording level REC LEVEL position around 4 sets the general recording level for most CDs To set a specific recording level for the CD you are recording see Recording Manually on page 9 6 Press CD SYNC on the tape deck The tape deck stands by for recording and the CMT SD1 SD3 stands by for playback The indicators on the CD SYNC REC E gt for the top side and 00 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 J button lights up 7 Press 1 on the tape deck Recording starts To stop recording Press O on the tape deck or W on the remote Tips e When you press I on the tape deck
3. gt to play both sides continuously G Press gt Press lt to play the bottom side The 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 the CMT SD1 SD3 component system Do the following operations in step 4 1 Press FUNCTION until TAPE appears in the display 2 Press TAPEB gt on the remote To play the bottom side press TAPEB gt again on the remote Other operations To Press Stop playing O or W Pause 00 or HIF Press again to resume playing Fast forward o then gt gt or gt gt for the top side o then lt lt or lt lt 4 for the bottom side Rewind o then lt lt or lt lt 4 for the top side o then gt gt or for the bottom side Find the PP or PP for the top side succeeding lt 4 or A for the bottom track AMS side Find the AA or lt for the top side preceding track PP or P for the bottom AMS side Remove the amp on the tape deck cassette Adjust the Turn VOLUME on the volume CMT SD1 SD3 or VOL 9 Use the remote supplied with the CMT SD1 SD3 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 I on the tape deck while the CMT SD1 SD3 is power on only the tape deck
4. 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 TAPE TCSD1 1 0 indicator 2 Co TITTI 0 66 DOLBY NR AB lt a gt 95 7 The remote supplied with the CMT SD1 SD3 This tape deck is able to switch between Dolby B type and C type noise reduction systems 1 Press 1 on the CMT SD1 SD3 to turn on the CMT SD1 SD3 component system The tape deck turns on automatically continued Recording manually continued 9 6 Start playback on the component you want to record 2 Press amp on the tape deck to open the 7 cassette tray and insert a blank tape Press amp again to close the cassette tray Press REC LEVEL lightly to release and turn to set the recording level The level indicator reads the current With the side you want recording level to record on facing up Adjust as the 0 zero indicator lights up Df 0d 0 1 00 10 5 OO 0 3 6 dB 8 Once you have set the recording level stop playback on the source t 3 Press FUNCTION on the sida Sats CMT SD1 SD3 until the source you 9 want to record such as TUNER or AUX appears in the display When recording from CD or MD select the track you wish to record and pause Press I on the tape deck Recording starts LOstart playing on the source playback compo
5. turns on off Press 1 on the CMT SD1 SD8 to turn on the CMT SD1 SD3 component system The TAPE indicator lights up in red when a cassette is inserted and goes off when no cassette is inserted e You can switch from another source to the tape deck just by pressing D gt or lt Automatic Source Selection e 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 gt for the bottom side e When listening to tapes recorded in Dolby NR set DOLBY NR to B or C e Using the timer function on the CMT SD1 SD3 you can wake up to music at a preset time For details refer to Wake up to music in the CMT SD1 SD3 component system Operating Instructions 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 II CrOz or TYPE IV metal tape since the tape deck automatically detects the tape type
6. S O NY 3 864 773 11 1 Stereo Cassette Deck Operating Instructions TC SD1 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 IMPORTANT Never connect two mains leads into a single mains plug For TC SD1 The mains lead plug of TC SD1 is a 2 pin type designed to be connected only to CMT SD1 CMT SD3 or MDS SD1 Do not connect this plug to any other system or mains supply This system is equipped with the Dolby B type and C type noise reduction system Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation DOLBY and the double D symbol DO are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation 0G A146 The TC SD1 tape deck is designed only for the CMT SD1 SD3 and MDS SD1 component system Here are some of the features you can use with this tape deck when connected with the CMT SD1 SD3 compact Hi Fi component system see page 4 The MDS SD1 is also available see page 4 Refer to Recording manually page 9 to record from an MD to a tape and refer to Recording on an MD manually in the MDS SD1 Operating Instructions to record from a tape to an MD Auto Power On Off The tape de
7. ation and set the clock on the CMT SD1 SD3 refer to the CMT SD1 SD3 component system Operating Instructions The remote supplied with the CMT SD1 SD3 1 Tune in the preset radio station refer to the CMT SD1 SD3 component system Operating Instructions 2 Press TIMER SET 3 Press repeatedly until REC TIMER appears then press ENTER The hour indication flashes continued 11 12 Timer recording radio programmes continued G set thetimeto start recording Press to set the hour then press ENTER The minute indication flashes Press to set the minute then press ENTER The hour indication flashes again Set the time to stop recording following the procedure in step 4 If the stop time is same as the start time OFF TIME NG appears and the display returns to set the stop time Set the time to stop recording again Press repeatedly until TUNER to TAPE appears then press ENTER The start time appears followed by the stop time preset number and TAPE then the original display appears REC in the display and the timer indicator light up When CONNECTION appears The system cable is not connected correctly Turn off the power connect the components correctly and turn on the power again Then start over from step 1 7 Press amp on the tape deck to open the cassette tray and insert a blank
8. ck power is tied with the CMT SD1 SD3 component system see page 6 CD Synchro Recording You can easily record a CD onto a tape see page 8 Automatic Source Selection You can switch from another source to the tape deck and start playing a tape just by pressing gt or lt 1 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 Falling asleep to music and Waking up to music in the CMT SD1 SD3 component system Operating Instructions and Timer recording radio programmes on page 11 Remote Control You can operate the tape deck using the remote supplied with the CMT SD1 SD3 Table of Contents Getting Started Hooking up the system cccceeee 4 Operations Playinipva taparsa ativan den aes 6 Recording a CD esccncantviakicccea 8 Recording manually cccccseeeeeees 9 Timer recording radio programmes 11 Additional Information Precduti ons assen een 13 Troubleshooting 15 Specifications 0 Back cover Hooking up the system Complete steps J through EJ Ef through EJ for CMT SD3 to hook up your system using the supplied cords The front panel is made of tempered glass Please remember to handle this unit carefully TC SD1 3 al T SD3 only A A CMT SD1 SD3 i Bi For the customers using the MDS SD1 already Hook up your s
9. fter you complete all the connections If there is no sound or the tape does not record at the first operation Make sure the plugs are inserted into the jacks firmly e If the plugs are not inserted into the C jacks firmly you may not be able to record the sound of the CD MD and TUNER onto a tape e If the plugs are not inserted into the D 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 H Playing a tape You can use any type of tape TYPE I normal TYPE II CrOz or TYPE IV metal since the tape deck automatically detects the tape type ATS 0 ATS Automatic Tape Selection Tape deck APE TCSD1 Vo indicator 2 O DOLBY NR 3 lt 4 mo lt lt gt gt The remote supplied with the CMT SD1 SD3 TAPES P gt FUNCTION VOL This tape deck is able to switch between Dolby B type and C type noise reduction systems T Press on the CMT SD1 SD3 to turn on the CMT SD1 SD3 component system The tape deck turns on automatically 2 Press amp on the tape deck to open the cassette tray and insert a recorded tape Press amp again to close the cassette tray With the side you want to play facing up 3 Set DIRECTION to to play one side to play both sides once and C
10. hinner or benzene since they may damage the finish If you have any questions 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 cassette tray does not close e Turn on the power again and close the cassette tray The operation buttons on the tape deck do not work e 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 e There is slack in the tape Take up any slack in the tape e The heads are dirty Clean them e Make sure the audio connecting cords are connected correctly see page 5 Make sure the plugs have been inserted firmly The tape does not record e No cassette is inserted e The tab has been removed from the cassette Cover the broken tab with adhesive tape see page 14 e The tape has wound to the end The tape does not record or play or there is a decrease in sound level e The heads are dirty Clean them e The record playback heads are magnetised Demagnetise them The tape does not erase co
11. ject 1 of the tape deck is OFF Press I to turn on the tape deck then press 15 Specifications Recording system Frequency response Wow and flutter Input Output General Power requirements 4 track 2 channel stereo DOLBY NR OFF 30 14 000 Hz 3 dB using Sony TYPE I cassettes 30 15 000 Hz 3 dB using Sony TYPE II cassettes 30 15 000 Hz 3 dB using Sony TYPE IV cassettes 0 13 W Peak IEC 0 07 W RMS NAB 0 2 W Peak DIN TAPE IN phono jacks impedance 47 kilohms TAPE OUT phono jacks voltage 500 mV impedance 47 kilohms European countries model Other models Power consumption Dimensions Mass Supplied accessories 220 230 V AC 50 60 Hz 220 240 V AC 50 60 Hz 12W Approx 190 x 91 x 315 mm w h d incl projecting parts and controls Approx 3 2 kg Audio connecting cords 2 System cable 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Sony Corporation Printed in China
12. mpletely e The record playback heads are magnetised Demagnetise them There is excessive wow or flutter or the sound drops out e The capstans in the tape deck are dirty Clean them using a cleaning cassette Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased e The record playback heads are magnetised Demagnetise them see page 14 e Move the tape deck away from the TV or VCR The sound is distorted e 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 e Make sure the audio connecting cords are connected correctly see page 5 Make sure the plugs have been inserted firmly The remote supplied with the CMT SD1 SD3 does not function e Press FUNCTION on the CMT SD1 SD3 repeatedly to switch the FUNCTION to TAPE e Make sure the system cable is connected correctly see page 5 e The operation buttons being used are located on the cover of the remote control and the cover is not completely closed Make sure that the cover of the remote control is completely closed Automatic Source Selection does not work e Make sure the system cable is connected correctly see page 5 The functions tied with the CMT SD1 SD3 such as CD Synchro Recording do not work e Make sure the system cable is connected correctly see page 5 The inserted tape will not e
13. n the tape deck continued 13 14 Precautions continued To save a tape permanently To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded over break off the cassette tab from side A or B as illustrated Tab of side B Tab of side A Side A Break off the cassette tab of sideA 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 Tape type CrO2 METAL NORMAL 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 t
14. nent When recording off the radio tune in the preset station Select to record the audio output of the To Press component connected to the CMT SD1 SD3 Stop recording O or W on the remote AUX jacks Pause recording 00 or I on the remote For details refer to Optional A V components in the CMT SD1 SD3 component system Operating Instructions 4 Set DIRECTION to to record on one side to record on both sides once 5 Press REC on the tape deck The tape deck stands by for recording The indicators on the REC and for the top side buttons light up If you want to record starting from the bottom side press J for the bottom side so the indicator on the J button lights up Tips The TAPE 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 B or C before step 5 Switching DOLBY NR while recording will cause the newly recorded sound to differ in quality from the previously recorded sound e Using the timer function on the CMT SD1 SD3 you can record radio programmes at a preset time For details refer to Timer recording radio programmes on this page When you set the timer recording DOLBY NR REC LEVEL and DIRECTION mode must be set on the tape deck Timer recording radio programmes To timer record you must first preset the radio st
15. tape Press amp again to close the cassette tray With the side you want to record on facing up 8 Press 1 on the CMT SD1 SD3 to turn off the system The tape deck is now ready for the timer recording The power turns on automatically at the start time the recorging starts then the power turns off at the stop time To cancel timer recording Press TIMER SET To change the setting Start again from step 1 To check the setting To use the timer Press TIMER SELECT repeatedly until REC appears The start time appears followed by the stop time the preset number and TAPE then the original display appears Press I on the CMT SD1 SD3 to turn off the system The tape deck stands by for the timer recording To cancel the timer Press TIMER SELECT repeatedly until TIMER OFF appears Tips e This tape deck is able to switch between Dolby B type and C type noise reduction systems e The last settings are memorized To activate recording timer with the same settings display REC and turn off the power It is not necessary to set every time Notes e You cannot activate wake up timer and recording timer at the same time e Do not operate the system from the time the power turns on until the playback starts about 20 seconds e If the power is on about 20 seconds before the preset time the recording will not be made e The volume is reduced to minimum during recording
16. while the CMT SD1 SD3 is power on only the tape deck turns on off Press 1 on the CMT SD1 SD8 to turn on the CMT SD1 SD3 component system e The TAPE 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 B or C before step 5 Switching DOLBY NR while recording will cause the newly recorded sound to differ in quality from the previously recorded sound e 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 e The fadeout feature also works when you record on one side only e When you want to record onto both tape and MD at one time use CD synchro recording on the tape deck and manual recording on the MD You cannot use CD synchro recording on both units simultaneously This tape deck s fadeout feature Fade Synchro will cause a track to be recorded twice on the MD After recording is completed use the MD s editing functions to erase this extra track Notes e You cannot listen to other sources while recording e 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
17. ystem as follows To hook up the MDS SD1 with CMT SD1 SD3 refer to the MDS SD1 Operating Instructions eet Ei CMT SD3 only MDS SD1 p4 CMT SD1 SD3 Firmly connect the system cable to the SYSTEM CONTROL jack on the CMT SD1 SD3 When using the MDS SD1 connect to the SYSTEM CONTROL jack on the MDS SD1 Note The system cable is used for exchanging signals between the tape deck and the CMT SD1 SD3 or MDS SD1 If you do not connect the cord firmly the tape deck may not operate correctly Connect C to C and D to O using the audio connecting cords Insert the plugs into jacks of the same colour TC SD1 CMT SD1 SD3 A signal flow o The sound signals of the CD MD and TUNER flow through the CMT SD1 SD3 and MDS SD1 to the tape deck when you record onto a tape D The sound signal of the tape deck flows to the CMT SD1 SD3 when you play a tape How to insert the plugs Insert the plugs firmly into the jacks TT Not firmly inserted Insert to here For CMT SD3 reconnect the Mains lead of the super woofer to the unswitched AC OUTLET on the TC SD1 4 Connect the Mains lead of the TC SD1 to the AC OUTLET on the CMT SD1 SD3 When using the MDS SD1 connect to the AC OUTLET on the MDS SD1 Connect the Mains lead of the CMT SD1 SD3 to a mains a
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