3-864-773-11(1) Stereo Cassette Deck Operating Instructions TC-SD1 ©1998 by Sony Corporation
WARNING 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.
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.
Hooking up the system Complete steps 1 through 3 (1 through 4 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 1 2 3(CMT-SD3 only) CMT-SD1/SD3 4 5 For the customers using the MDS-SD1 already Hook up your system as follows. To hook up the MDS-SD1 with CMT-SD1/SD3, refer to the MDS-SD1 Operating Instructions.
1 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. CThe 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. SY CO STE NT M RO L Not firmly inserted. Insert to here.
1 Playing a tape You can use any type of tape, TYPE I (normal), TYPE II (CrO2) or TYPE IV (metal), since the tape deck automatically detects the tape type (ATS1)). 1) ATS: Automatic Tape Selection. Tape deck TAPE TC-SD1 1/u indicator Press 1/u on the CMT-SD1/SD3 to turn on the CMT-SD1/SD3 component system. The tape deck turns on automatically. 2 2 Press § on the tape deck to open the cassette tray and insert a recorded tape. Press § again to close the cassette tray.
Other operations Tips To Press Stop playing π (or p*). Pause ∏ (or P*). Press again to resume playing. Fast-forward π, then ) (or )*) for the top side. π, then 0 (or 0*) for the bottom side. Rewind π, then 0 (or 0*) for the top side. π, then ) (or )*) for the bottom side. Find the succeeding track (AMS**) ) (or )*) for the top side. 0 (or 0*) for the bottom side. Find the 0 (or 0*) for the top side. preceding track ) (or )*) for the bottom (AMS**) side. Remove the cassette § on the tape deck.
2 Recording a CD — CD Synchro Recording Press § on the tape deck to open the cassette tray and insert a blank tape. Press § again to close the cassette tray. With the side you want to record on facing up ) 4 6 • • 10 2 ª 7π 5 3 Place a CD on the disc tray of the CMT-SD1/SD3. 4 Set DIRECTION to A to record on one side, Å to record on both sides once. 5 Press REC LEVEL lightly to release, and turn to set the recording level.
7 Press ∏ on the tape deck. Recording starts. To stop recording Press π on the tape deck or p on the remote. Tips • When you press 1/u on the tape deck while the CMT-SD1/SD3 is power on, only the tape deck turns on/off. Press 1/u on the CMT-SD1/SD3 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.
Recording manually (continued) 2 Press § on the tape deck to open the cassette tray and insert a blank tape. 6 Start playback on the component you want to record. 7 Press REC LEVEL lightly to release, and turn to set the recording level. Press § again to close the cassette tray. The level indicator reads the current recording level.
Tips • The TAPE 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 lowlevel 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. • Using the timer function on the CMT-SD1/SD3, you can record radio programmes at a preset time.
Timer recording radio programmes (continued) Press § again to close the cassette tray. Set the time to start recording. With the side you want to record on facing up Press +/– to set the hour, then press ENTER. The minute indication flashes. DAILY REC SLEEP SHUFFLE PROGRAM REPEAT 1 TUNED STEREO MONO SURR DBFB ) 0 · ª • 0 Press +/– to set the minute, then press ENTER. The hour indication flashes again. 5 Set the time to stop recording following the procedure in step 4.
To cancel timer recording Press TIMER SET. Precautions To change the setting About tempered glass 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 1/u on the CMT-SD1/SD3 to turn off the system. The tape deck stands by for the timer recording.
Precautions (continued) Cleaning the tape heads 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. Detector slots 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.
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. •Turn on the power again, and close the cassette tray. The operation buttons on the tape deck do not work. •Press any of the operation buttons after ∏ stops flashing.
Specifications Recording system Frequency response Wow and flutter Input Output 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.
