3-860-887-15(1) Stereo Cassette Deck Operating Instructions TC-TX313 ©1997 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. 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 TC-TX313 tape deck is designed only for the DHC-MD313 component system Here are some of the features you can use with this tape deck when connected with the DHC-MD313 Mini Hi-Fi component system (see page 4). Auto Power On/Off The tape deck power is tied with the DHCMD313 component system (see page 6). CD Synchro Recording You can easily record a CD onto a tape (see page 8).
Hooking up the system Complete steps 1 through 4 to hook up your system using the supplied cords. TC-TX313 rear panel Mains lead Audio connecting cords (supplied) AU BUS connecting cord DHC-MD313 rear panel 1 Firmly connect the AU BUS connecting cord to the AU BUS jack on the DHC-MD313. A B A B DHC-MD313 rear panel 4 Note The AU BUS connecting cord is used for exchanging signals between the tape deck and the DHC-MD313.
2 Connect A to A, and B to B 3 Set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the using the audio connecting cords. Insert the plugs into jacks of the same colour. position of your local power line voltage (Except for European countries model). The two audio connecting cords are the same, so you can connect A or B using either cord. VOLTAGE SELECTOR 110-120V 220-240V TC-TX313 rear panel L IN OUT R TAPE A B 4 Connect the Mains lead to a mains A B * ** after you complete all the connections.
2 Playing a tape Insert a recorded 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) With the side you want to play facing up ATS: Automatic Tape Selection. 2 Tape deck TC-TX313 2) DOLBY NR The remote supplied with the DHC-MD313 3 § 4 ∏ 3 Set DIRECTION to A to play one side. Set it to a3) to play both sides. 4 Press ·. Cassette ª π indicator º/‚ 1 Press ª to play the bottom side.
Other operations Tips To Press Stop playing π (or TAPEp*). Pause ∏ (or TAPEP*). Press again to resume playing. Fast-forward π, then ‚ (or TAPE)*) for the top side. π, then º (or TAPE0*) for the bottom side. Rewind π, then º (or TAPE0*) for the top side. π, then ‚ (or TAPE)*) for the bottom side. Find the succeeding track (AMS**) ‚ (or TAPE)*) for the top side. º (or TAPE0*) for the bottom side. • When you press POWER on the tape deck, only the tape deck turns on.
Recording a CD 3 Place a CD on the disc tray of the DHC-MD313. 4 Set DIRECTION to A to record on one side. Set it to a to record on both sides. 5 Press CD SYNC on the tape deck. — CD Synchro Recording The CD SYNC button lets you record from a CD to a tape easily. You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO2) tape, since the tape deck automatically detects the tape type.
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. 2 Tape deck TC-TX313 DOLBY NR* · 6 3 Press FUNCTION on the DHCMD313 until “CD,” “MD” or “TUNER” appears. 4 Set DIRECTION to A to record on one side. Set it to a to record on both sides. 5 Press ®REC on the tape deck. The tape deck stands by for recording.
Precautions On operating voltage 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. (Except for European countries model) Before operating the tape deck, check that the operating voltage of your tape deck is identical with the voltage of your local power supply.
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.
Troubleshooting (continued) Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased. •The record/playback heads are magnetised. Demagnetise them (see page 11). •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. •Move the tape deck away from the TV or VCR. There is no sound. •The mains lead is disconnected from the mains. •Make sure the audio connecting cords are connected correctly (see page 5).
