Transcript
SONY
3-862-714-11(1)
Stereo
Cassette Operating
Instructions
TC-WE525 TC-WE425 TC-WR681
% 1998
by Sony
Corporation
Deck
INFORMATION This equipment found
To prevent
with the limits
hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or
_ designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
moisture.
equipment
NOTICEFORTHE CUSTOMERSIN THE U.S.A.
generates,
However,
that interference
equipment interference
turning
user
to the
"dangerous within
product's
enclosure
that
sufficient
magnitude
constitute shock
following
voltage"
the
may
a risk
to persons.
to
of electric •
presence operating
literature
accompanying
by
purposes.
the separation
are for and
your model
Any difference
clearly indicated example,
- Increase
Check
TC-WE425
number
by looking at the rear panel of your tape deck. In this manual, the TC-WE525 is the model used for illustration
to try to correct the
or relocate
in operation
"TC-WE525
only."
the receiving Type of differences between
the
and receiver.
del
WES25 WE425 wr681
Feature Pitch control
•
- Consult
PHONES
•
•
•
•
the dealer technician
or an experienced for help.
that any changes
not expressly
approved
this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
jack
CD SynchroRecording or in
The power
switch
The power
switch
depending
on the place you purchased
is different,
the tape deck.
the appliance.
Owner's Record The model
and serial numbers
are
located
on the rear panel of the unit.
Record
the serial number
provided
below.
whenever dealer Model
No.
Where purchased
The power switch
U.S.A.
I/(_)
Other
countries
(_)
Refer to them
you call upon
regarding
in the space your Sony
this product.
is
in the text, for
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
modifications "
it for future
in this manual
TC-WE525,
TC-WR681.
measures:
You are cautioned
and {servicing) in the
If this
CAUTION
of important
maintenance instructions
models
off and on, the
- Reorient antenna.
radioiTV
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read this manual
and retain
The instructions
by one or more of the
equipment
be of
the Sony
Before operating
there is no
which can be determined the equipment
interference
of uninsulated
Deck.
About This Manual
will not
installation.
user is encouraged the
thoroughly reference.
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reception,
presence
Cassette
the unit, please
may cause to radio
occur in a particular
to alert
vou for purchasing
Stereo
uses, and can
with the instructions, harmful interference
guarantee
is intended
Thank
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
communications.
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for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
fire or shock
This
Welcome!
has been tested and
to comply
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Getting
Started
Unpacking 4 Hooking Up the System 4
Playing a Tape s Recording On a Tape 6
Advanced
Recording Operations
Adjusting the Recording Level Automatically (Auto Rec Level) 8 Fading In and Out (Fader) 9 Dubbing a Tape 9 Inserting a Blank Space During Recording (Record Muting) 10 Synchro-Recording With a CD Player Through a Monaural (2P) Mini-plug (TC-WE525/WE425 only) 11
Additional
Cord
Information
Precautions
13
Notes on Cassette Tapes 13 Cleaning 14 Troubleshooting 15 Specifications
16
Index 17
3
Hookups
Unpacking Connecting Check • Audio
that
you
received
connecting
the following
cords
Connect
items:
the tape deck to an amplifier
the amplifier
using the supplied
(2)
When connecting
to the LINE IN/OUT
audio
connecting
an audio
connectors
cords.
connecting
cord, 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 noise.
Hooking Up the System This section describes
Connect
the tape deck to the amplifier
how to hook ut_ the tape deck to
an amplifier. Be sure to turn off the power component before making the connections.
firmly to avoid
Tape deck
hum and
as shown
below.
Amplifier
of each
To purchasers of the TC-WR681 For information
on connecting
your tape deck to the
TA-AV581 Amplifier, refer to the Operating included with the TA-AV581.
Instructions
To purchasers of the TC-WE525/WE425 Follow
the instructions
below to connect
_: your
Signal flow
tape deck to
an amplifier.
• Connecting the tape deck to a CD player equipped with CONTROL A1 connectors (TC-WE525/WE425 only) TC-WE525/WE425
For information A1 connectors, manual.
Connecting Connect
Now
the AC power cord
the AC power
Where Amplifier
on connections through the CONTROL refer to the pamphlet included with this
you're
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4
Signal flow
CD player
operations,
]
to an AC outlet.
do I go next? ready
For basic operations, to a wall outlet
cord
to use your
tape deck.
go to pages 5 to 7;for advanced
go to the sections
starting
from page 8.
Playing 32
a Tape 4
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• See page 4 for hookup information. • You can use either deck for
1
Turn on the amplifier
2
Press I/_
and select the tape deck position.
playback. "_°
To locate the beginning
of
a tape and start playback automatically
(Auto
(or @), and then press
and insert a cassette.
Play)
With the side you want to play facing you
Press _ while holding down 12>. For the reverse side, press down <:].
_
___
while holding
To play a tape recorded with the Dolby NR*
Set DIRECTION
system
To play back
Set to
One side only
_---
Set DOLBY NR to the same position recorded
that the tape was in--B or C.
Both sides continuously* Both decks
What is the Dolby system?
MODE.
in succession*
RELAY
NR * The deck automatically
stops after playing
back five times.
The Dplby NR (noise reduction)
system
eliminates
tape hiss noise by boosting low-level
signals
frequency
range during
recording,
then lowering
them during C provides reduction
playback. greater
The deck starts playing. Type
Do not turn off the deck during
Adjust the volume operation.
To
to PHONES
(TC-WE525/WE425
Press
Stop
You can connect the
playing
Start playback
• from
the reverse
side
only) Pause
(deck B only)
Dolby noise reduction manufactured under license Fast-forward
from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
"DOLBY"
and the double-D
symbol
Take
1:113 are trademarks
Dolby Laboratories
on the amplifier.
noise
than type B.
headphones
Press [2>.
in the high-
or rewind
PAUSE
II. Press
resume
play.
_
again
to
or
out the cassette
_ after stopping
To adjust
function)
the pitch (Pitch Control
the button
playing
(TC-WE525
only)
of
Licensing
Push in the PITCH CONTROL _ON_
button
You can pIT2_OL
to activate
Pitch Control
OFF
function and turn the control clockwise counter-clockwise to lower it.
Corporation.
speed
adjust
the pitch
during
playback
to raise the pitch or _n deck
A or normal-
dubbing. _F
Recording 32
on a Tape .
5
4
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• See page 4 for hookup information.
Turn on the amplifier to record.
and play the program
source you want
• Use deck B (on your right hand side) for recording. • See "Dubbing a Tape" (page 9) to make a copy of the tape.
2
Press I/_
(or 0), and then press
and insert a cassette With facing
Set DIRECTION To record Only
into deck B. the
side you
want
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to rec
you
MODE.
on
Set to
one side
Both sides* * Recording
(2::D stops when the tape reaches
PressREC O. E:> lights up for recording-on press g:> once.
the end of reverse
side.
the side facing you.
If it doesn't,
The tape deck automatically adjusts the recording level (see page 8). After the AUTO indicator lights up continuously, stop playing the program source. If you wish to adjust the recording level manually, see "To adjust the recording level manually" on page 7.
6
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To protect against
recordings
accidental
erasure
Press PAUSE I I or 1>.
Break out the record-protect tab(s)
Recording
(see page 13).
starts.
Start playing
the program
Do not turn off the deck during
source.
operation.
To
Press
Stop recording
•
Start recording
from
the reverse
side
. Recording
Press ARL or turn REC LEVEL so that the AUTO indicator
recording will continue turned off.
of these during
recording,
but with the Auto
Rec Level function
To stop recording Press II.
"_° What is the Auto Rec Level function? The Auto Rec Level function recording
level according
program
source.
While.the
the deck sets the recording without
causing
excessively gradually
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distortion.
automatically
sets the
to the peak signal AUTO indicator
level of the is flashing,
level as high as possible If the signal
after the start of recording, decreases
recording level
in the recording
the recording
level.
level rises the deck
level after
press REC • while playing
level portion The result
of the program
the source
to
is a more natural-sounding
has stopped
source
flashing
the program
after the AUTO
and is lit continuously, level for the portion
source with the highest
signal
of
level.
Recording level setting remains even after the recording has ended After you have finished recording with the Auto Rec Level function, the AUTO indicator remains on and the level setting
remains
the same.
setting, do one of the following: • Press ARL to turn off the AUTO • Turn REC LEVEL
To cancel the Auto Rec Level function
by a graphic signals.
recording.
recording
starts.
goes off. If you do either
produced
the deck will set the recording
automatically adjusts the recording level. The AUTO indicator lights up continuously after the recording level has been adjusted.
3
sound
for a long time.
high-level
• If you play the entire program indicator
2
starts,
be recorded.
tabs on the cassette
sound
*_J° To record with the optimum
later
first so that the right
may not work properly
that has extremely
recording
Follow Steps 1 to 3 of "Recording page 6.
level is expected
level does not decrease
The Auto Rec Level function
• To prevent
source such as
level may not increase
on in the track, play that portion adjustment can be obtained.
equalizer
PAUSEII REC•
in a program
the recording
when you try to record
®
due
--The program source level is too low and the recording level does not increase.
for some time. AUTO indicator
properly
source.
• Turn the deck off.
indicator
To cancel
the
Fading In and Out (Fader)
Dubbing a Tape
You can gradually increase the recording level at the beginning of a recording (fade in) or gradually decrease the recording level at the en_bf a recording (fade out).
You can copy a tape in deck A to a tape in deck B at normal or high speed.
It is convenient to use this function, for example, when the tape reaches to its end and you don't want the track to be cut off abruptly. AUTO indicator
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_r _
FADER
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DIRECTION MODE
•
PAUSE II
<::3 / _>
HIGH/NORMAL
Insert the recorded cassette into deck A and a blank cassette into deck B. o m
Make sure the record-protect tabs on the cassette in deck B have not been removed.
m
2 To
Do the following:
Fade in
1 Follow Steps I to 4 of "Recording on a Tape" on page 6. 2 Press FADER. During fade-in, the AUTO indicator flashes. When the
Select
the side(s)
To record
on
One side Both sides
c_:D. Recording on the reverse side on deck 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.
Press FADER when you want to start fading out while recording. When the fade-out has completed, "REC" flashes in the display and the deck pauses.
3 Note Faae-in
or fade-out
is not possible
on.
Set DIRECTION MODE to
fade-in has completed, the AUTO indicator goes off. (The AUTO indicator lights continuously if the Auto Rec Level function is on.) Fade out
to be recorded
Select the dubbing
speed.
To select
Press HIGH/NORMAL
Normal speed
Once
High speed
Twice
when REC LEVEL is set to
0 (minimum).
"HIGH" or "NORM" appears in the display. The tape deck changes to dubbing standby.
4
Select the side from which to start dubbing. To record from
Press
The front Side The reverse side
5
Press
PAUSE
II to start
dubbing.
To stop dubbing During Normal-speed High-speed
Press dubbing dubbing
• on deck B • on either
deck
(Continued)
9
During high-speed dubbing
Inserting a Blank Space During Recording (Record Muting)
Only • is operative.
You don't have to adjust the recording level or select the Dolby NR system during dubbing Dubbing
is automatically
recording
performed
with the same
level and Dolby NR system
as the original
deck A. If, however,
you want to monitor
during
dubbing,
normal-speed
in
You can insert a blank space of 4 seconds between track or erase unwanted portions on a tape.
each
the sound
set DOLBY NR to match
the tape in deck A (see page 5).
'1
You can adjust the pitch of the playback on deck A (TC-WE525 only) See page 5.
PAUSEII
Note If a TV set is placed during
high-speed
near the tape deck, noise may occur dubbing.
set off or move it away
In that case, turn the television
from the tape deck.
1
Start recording.
2
Press REC MUTING blank space.
during
the normal-speed
dubbing.
1
Press • on deck A at the portion skip. Deck B changes
2
to recording
3
you want to
pause.
Locate the point you want to resume deck A, then stop the tape.
Press PAUSE I I or _
Press PAUSE II to resume
dubbing.
recording
on
to resume
recording.
Hold down REC MUTING O as long as you want. After 4 seconds, "REC" flashes faster.
-
you release
tape deck changes
REC MUTING to recording
Press PAUSE I| or _
10
O where you want to insert a
If you want to insert a blank space longer than 4 seconds
When
3
E_
"REC" flashes in the display and a blank is recorded on the tape. After 4 seconds, i I lights up and the tape deck changes to recording pause.
Dubbing only specific portions You can do this only
° RECMUTING O
to resume
O, || lights pause. recording.
up and the
If your CD player has the Peak Search function:
Synchro-Recording With a CD Player Through a Monaural (2P) Mini-plug Cord (TC-WE525/ WE425 only)
The SYNCHRO
By pressing SYNCHRO, you can perform synchrorecording on your tape deck with a Sony CD player connected to the CONTROL A1 connector through an optional monaural (2P) mini-plug cord (connecting cord for CONTROL A1) (see page 4). The monaural (2P) mini-plug cord supports advanced functions not possible with the commander-based CD synchrorecording function on previous models. Further information on the various operations made possible by a monaural (2P) mini-plug cord is provided in the
The CD player
pamphlet
attached
player
button
level.
indicator
the highest
to be recorded
lights
signal
up and the CD
level among
as the tape deck adjusts
When the recording
completed,
level adjustment
CD Synchro-Recording
the tracks
the recording
starts
is automatically.
If your CD player does not have the Peak Search function:
recording
changes
pause.
to play pause
Press PAUSE
Synchro-Recording. automatically
Adjust
and deck B to
|1 on deck B to start
the recording
(see page 8) before
level
pressing
SYNCHRO.
To stop CD Synchro-Recording Press
• on deck B or the CD player.
You can use an optional
remote to operate
the CD
player
to this manual.
To start CD play, press II twice; to pause
<:3 / _
DIRECTIONMODE
locates
SYNCHRO "_"
CD play, press
|| once; to locate a CD track, press
_
or ItH_l.
If the SYNCHRO button indicator
goes off after
flashing three times The tape cannot
be recorded
on because
"protect tab(s) on the selected (have) been removed.
Set the source
selector
on the amplifier
Tracks on a CD differ in length.
3
and others often have tracks time of a single
Insert
a CD into
the CD player.
Select the play mode (CONTINUE, PROGRAM) of the CD player.
SHUFFLE,
cassette
a'cassette
into
deck
recorded
B. Set DIRECTION MODE to
on is assumed
Only one side
Recording
or RELAY
is in the middle
with the leader.
without
Select the side(s) to be recorded
6
Press SYNCHRO.
7
Select the side on deck B.
you want
Synchro-Recording
on.
to bypass
before
the portion
To begin CD Synchro-
the ten-seconds before
delay,
play or record
starting
the CD
procedure.
(Continued)
to start
recording
from i
To record from
Press
The front side
12>
The reverse side
or
of the tape.
the tape for 10 seconds
on the tape for a few seconds
5
the
by the deck to be a new tape,
CD Synchro-Recording
corresponding _
CDs
In this case, record
and has not been played
location
The deck will transport starting
Both sides
side.
music
the recording
or
even if the present To record on
Classical
that exceed
When recording from the middle of the tape
°
Insert
has
tape manually.
A tape that is inserted
4
the record-
of the cassette
Length of tape used for recording
to CD
player.
2
side(s)
"_° If the tape ends during CD Synchro-Recording the front side of the tape (_> DIRECTION MODE is set to _ Recording direction
of the track ends immediately, is reversed,
the beginning reverse
and recording
of the track.
the tape
starts
again from
If the tape ends on the
side of the tape (_1 lights
Recording
on
lights up) and or RELAY
up), CD Synchro-
stops and the CD player
stops playing.
Notes • To prevent
interruption
press any operation Synchro-Recording.
of the recording
buttons
process,
on the CD player
do not
during
• Certain operation buttons on the tape deck are disabled during CD Synchro-Recording.
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Precautions
Notes on Cassette Tapes
On safety
To protect a recording on side A or B
• Do not disassemble electrical
shock.
the cabinet
-- this may result
Refer servicing
to qualified
in an
Break out the respective
tab.
personneL,,_-
only. • Should
any solid object or liquid
unplug
fall into the cabinet,
the tape deck and have it checked
personnel
before
operating
o
by qualified
B
_T_ab
for side A
sources
• Before operating voltage
the tape deck, check that the operating
of the tape deck is identical
supply.
The operating
nameplate
voltage
with your local power
is indicated
To record on a tape with a missing record-protect
on the
Cover the respective
at the rear of the tape deck.
• The unit is not disconnected
from the AC power
even if
• 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
tab
tab hole with adhesive tape.
source
(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, the unit itself has been turned off.
never
Side A
it any further. Tab for!ide
On power
_
cord, grasp the plug itself;
pull the cord.
• AC power service
cord must be changed
only at the qualified
shop. 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
On operation • Because
the tape type.
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.cassetle
• Be sure to stop the tape before turning Otherwise,
Type II
Type IV
Detector slots
Detector slots
holder.
off the tape deck.
the tape may be damaged.
On placement • Place the tape deck in a location with adequate to prevent heat build-up in the tape deck.
ventilation On tapes longer than 90 minutes
• Do not place the tape deck:
We do not recommend
-- on a soft surface such as a rug that might ventilation holes on the bottom. -- in a location
90 minutes playback.
to direct
sunlight.
to excessive
dust or mechanical
shock.
the heads
touching
• Place cassettes On cleaning the tape deck the cabinet, moistened
than
recording
They are very thin and tend to stretch
• To prevent avoid
slightly
longer
or easily.
On handling cassettes
position.
-- in a place subject
Clean
the use of tapes
except for a long continuous
near heat sources.
-- in a place subject -- in an inclined
block the
as speakers
panel and controls
With a soft cloth
with a mild detergent
use any type of abrasive pad, such as alcohol or benzine.
scouring
solution. powder
If you have an.y questions or problems tape deck, please consult your nearest
Do not
or solvent
concerning your Sony dealer.
distortion
away
dirty,
of a cassette.
from equipment
and amplifiers,
which
with magnets,
such
may cause tape
or erase the recordings.
• Do not expose temperature,
and tape path from getting
the tape surface
cassettes
to direct
or moisture.
sunlight,
extremely
cold
Demagnetizing
Cleaning
After 20 to 30 hours
Head
Eras,no . ad I Recording/playback head
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: • low-quality sound • a decrease in sound level • excessive wow or flutter • sound dropout • incomplete erasure function we recommenct
that you
clean the heads and tape path before every recording. i
Press _ to open the cassette
holder.
front cover on both sides and gently it.
2
3
14
Grasp the lift to remove
With the tape deck turned off, wipe the heads, the pinch rollers and the capstans with a cotton swab slightly moistened available cleaning
with alcohol or a commercially fluid for tape decks.
Replace the front cover.
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.
assembly
• impairment of recording To ensure better recording,
the heads
The DOLBY NR function
Troubleshooting
The Pitch Control
again
guide to help you remedy the problem. Should the problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
for about
the cassette
holder
on and does
mechanical
correctly
and
You pressed
tape
the power.
•'_
The heads
and tape path are dirty.
during playback.
IH_, <1_, or • on one deck while
Or you pressed
Check that the tape deck connections secure.
PAUSE
|1, 1::>, or -<:3 on deck B
while deck A was playing.
are "--E--" Clean them
(see page 14). head is magnetized.
appears in the display. All the operation buttons deck do not work. Turn off the deck,
and controls
on the
then turn it on.
it (see page 14).
There is excessive wow, flutter •'_ The capstans
Reconnect
or the power
during
the other deck was playing.
is correct.
,'_
Demagnetize
failure
There is a short break in sound output
(see page 13).
The recording/playback
and is not a
holder.
Take up the tape slack. tab has been removed from setting
by the cassette
problem.
cord has been disconnected
The tape has come to the end.
Make sure the amplifier
is caused
There 13as been a power
completely.
The tape deck does not play or record. There is no cassette in the cassette
the cassette
noise during
does not work.
operation.
The tape is slack. The record-protect
only).
Wait until II
is inserted
is closed
(TC-WE525
or rewinding.
This noise
3 seconds.
stops flashing. Check that the cassette
to turn off the function
There is excessively loud tape transport
The function buttons do not work. not operate
is on and the
.__
fast-forwarding The tape deck has been just turned
function
frequency characteristics of the sound is altered. Push the PITCH CONTROL button
If you've experienced any of the following difficulties while using the tape deck, use this troubleshooting
•'_
does not work properly during
playback.
or sound drop-out.
and pinch rollers
are dirty.
Clean
them (see page 14).
There is a decrease in sound level, sound drop-out, poor reproduction of high frequencies./The erase completely./Noise increases. •'_
The recording/playback tape path are dirty.
•'_
or erasing Clean them
The recording/playback magnetized.
head and
(see page 14).
or erasing
Demagnetize
or
tape does not
head is
it (see page 14).
There is hum or noise. The tape deck is placed near a TV or VCR. Move the tape deck away from the TV or VCR. •._ The tape deck is placed amplifier.
on or under
Move the tape.deck
the
away from the
amplifier.
There is an unbalanced Check
tone.
that DOLBY NR position
is the same as
wh, en the tape was recorded. 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. The tape is slack. Take up the tape slack. The cassette shell is bent. Use another cassette.
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General
Specifications Power requirements System Recording system 4-track
2-channel
Wherepurchased
Power requirements
U.S.A.
120 V AC, 60 Hz
U.K., China and certain countries in Asia
220 - 230 V AC, 50/60
Australia
240 V AC, 50/60
_'= stereo
Fast-windingtime (approx.) 100 sec. (with Sony C-60 cassette)
Hz
Hz
Bias Power consumption 18W
AC bias Signal-to-noiseratio (at peak level and weightedwith DolbyNR off) Type I tape, Sony Type I (NORMAL): 55 dB Type II tape, Sony Type II (HIGH): 57 dB Type IV tape, Sony Type IV (METAL): 58 dB
Dimensions(approx)(w/h/d) Model for U.K. and Australia: 430 x 120 x 310 mm (17 x 4 3/4 x 12 1/4 in.) Model for other countries: 430 x 120 x 290 mm
SIN ratio improvement(approximatevalues) 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 Harmonicdistortion 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.) Frequencyresponse (Dolby NR off) Type I tape, Sony Type I (NORMAL): (-+3dB, IEC)Type II tape, Sony Type II (HIGH): 30 (+3 dB, IEC) Type IV tape, Sony Type IV (METAL): (+_3dB, IEC) 30 - 13,000 Hz (_+3 dB, -4 dB recording) Type I tape, Sony Type I (NORMAL): (+_6dB) Type II tape, Sony Type II (HIGH): 20 (-+6 dB) Type IV tape, Sony Type IV (METAL): (+_6dB)
30 - 16,000 Hz - 17,000 Hz
20 - 17,000 Hz - 18,000 Hz 20 - 20,000 Hz
_+0.15% W. Peak (IEC) 0.1% W. RMS (NAB) •+0.2% W. Peak (DIN)
Inputs Line inputs (phono jacks) Sensitivity: 0.16 V Input impedance: 47 kilohms
Outputs
Load impedance:
0.5 V at a load impedance Over
10 kilohms
Headphones(stereophonejack) (TC-WE525/WE425only) Output level: 0.25 mW at a load impedance of 32 ohms
16
projecting
parts and controls
Mass(approx.) 4 kg (8 lbs 13 oz)
Supplied accessories Audio connecting plugs) (2)
cords (2 phono
plugs - 2 phono
Optional accessory Remote commander RM-J920 For more information on the availability of the remote commander, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
30 - 19,000 Hz
Wow and flutter
Lineoutputs(phonojacks) Rated output level: 47 kilohms
including
of
Design notice.
and specifications
are subject to change
without
T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z
Index
Tape ejecting 5, 7 notes 13 path cleaning 14 protect the recording type 13 Troubleshooting 15 Unpacking 4
A,B Accessories optional 16 supplied 4, 16 Adjusting recording level automatically. level recording level manually 7 volume 5 Audio connecting cord 4, 16 Auto play 5 Auto rec level 8
See Auto rec
Names
of Controls
Buttons
C Cassette. See Tape CD Synchro-Recording 11 Cleaning cabinet 13 heads and tape path 14 Connecting. See Hooking up
D, E, F, G Difference among the models 3 Dolby HX PRO system 7 Dolby NR system 5, 7 Dubbing high-speed dubbing 9 normal-speed dubbing 9, 10 only specific portions 10 Fader 9 Fading in. See Fader out. See Fader
H, I, J, K, L, M,
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ARL (automatic recording level adjustment) 8 FADER 9 HIGH/NORMAL 9 PAUSE || 5, 7- 10, 15 PITCH CONTROL 5 REC • (recording) 6- 8 REC MUTING O (record muting) 10 SYNCHRO 11 (eject) 5 - 7, 14, 15 • (stop) 5, 7- 11, 15 I_ (forward play) 5 - 11, 15 (reverse play) 5, 7, 9, 11, 15 1_4_, _ (fast-forwarding and rewinding) 5, 15 Switches DIRECTION MODE 5, 6, 9, 11 DOLBY NR 5, 7, 10, 15 I/_ (or O) (power) 5, 6 Controls PITCH CONTROL 5 REC (recording) LEVEL 7- 9 Jacks
N, O
Heads cleaning 14 demagnetizing 14 Hooking up hookups 4 overview 4 Insert blank space 10 cassette 5, 6 Locating beginning of the tape 5 Monaural (2P) mini-plug cord
CONTROL A1 4 LINE IN 4 LINE OUT 4 PHONES 5 Others AUTO indicator 6, 8, 9 Cassette holder 5, 6, 14 Peak level meters 7
4, 11
P, Q, R, S Pitch control function _5 Playing auto play 5 basic play 5 Record muting 10 Recording basic recording 6 CD Synchro-Recording Remote commander 16 Specifications 16
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