3-867-730-11(1) Stereo Cassette Deck Operating Instructions TC-TX373 ©1999 by Sony Corporation
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-TX373 tape deck is designed only for the DHCMD373/333 component system Table of Contents Here are some of the features you can use with this tape deck when connected with the DHC-MD373/333 Mini Hi-Fi component system (see page 4). Getting Started Auto Power On/Off Operations The tape deck power is tied with the DHC-MD373/333 component system (see page 11). CD Synchro Recording You can easily record a CD onto a tape (see page 10).
Getting Started Hooking up the system Complete steps 1 to 3, 5 to 7 below to hook up your system (DHC-MD373) using the supplied cords. TC-TX373 rear panel Mains lead Audio connecting cords (supplied) AU BUS connecting cable System cable adapter (supplied) DHC-MD373 rear panel Complete steps 4 to 7 below to hook up your system (DHC-MD333) using the supplied cords.
Connection to the DHC-MD373 1 (DHC-MD373 only) Firmly connect the AU BUS connecting cable to the system cable adapter. 3 (DHC-MD373 only) Firmly connect the system cable adapter to the tape control jack on the DHC-MD373. A B TC-TX373 TC-TX373 A B Adapter DHC-MD373 Insert the connector firmly all the way. 2 (DHC-MD373 only) Peel away the seal paper from the back of the system cable adapter and secure the adapter to the DHC-MD373.
Hooking up the system (continued) 5 Connect A to A, and B to B using the audio connecting cords. Insert the plugs into jacks of the same colour. Connection to the DHC-MD333 The two audio connecting cords are the same, so you can connect A or B using either cord. 4 (DHC-MD333 only) Firmly connect the AU BUS connecting cable to the AU BUS jack on the DHC-MD333.
Operations How to insert the plugs Insert the plugs firmly into the jacks. Not firmly inserted 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 TC-TX373 2 Insert to here. A 4S 6 For models with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the position of your local power line voltage.
Playing a tape (continued) The remote supplied with the DHC-MD333 3 Set DIRECTION to g to play one side. Set it to s3) to play both sides. 4 Press H. Press h to play the bottom side. FUNCTION switches to “TAPE” automatically, then the tape starts playing. 1 FUNCTION 3) The tape deck stops automatically after repeating the sequence five times. To play a tape using the DHC-MD373 component system Do the following operation in step 4.
Other operations When using the DHC-MD373 When using the DHC-MD333 Symbols in parentheses indicate the buttons on the remote supplied with the DHC-MD333. You can also operate the tape deck using the remote supplied with the DHC-MD373. To Do this Stop playing Press x (or TAPEx). To Do this Pause Stop playing Press x. Press S (or TAPEX). Press again to resume playing. Pause Press S (or X on the remote). Press again to resume playing. Fast-forward Fast-forward Press x, then M for the top side.
Playing a tape (continued) Tips • When you press `/1 (power) on the tape deck, only the tape deck turns on. Press `/1 (power) on the DHC-MD373/333 to turn on the DHC-MD373/333 component system. • The cassette indicator lights up in red when a cassette is inserted and goes off when no cassette is inserted. • Pressing H or h when the tape deck is off automatically turns on the tape deck and starts playing a tape if there is a cassette inserted (One Touch Play) (DHC-MD333 only).
The remote supplied with the DHC-MD333 5 The tape deck stands by for recording and the CD player stands by for playback. The indicators on the CD SYNC, zREC, H (for the top side) and S buttons light up. If you want to record starting from the bottom side, press h (for the bottom side) so the indicator on the h button lights up. 1 6 TAPEx 1 Press `/1 (power) on the DHC-MD373/333 to turn on the DHC-MD373/333 component system. The tape deck turns on automatically. 2 Insert a blank tape.
Recording manually The remote supplied with the DHC-MD333 1 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. 3 Tape deck TC-TX373 2 H 6 TAPEx TAPEX DOLBY NR* 4 5 h x * This tape deck is equipped with the Dolby B-type noise reduction system. 1 The remote supplied with the DHC-MD373 `/1 Press `/1 (power) on the DHC-MD373/333 to turn on the DHC-MD373/333 component system.
Additional Information 5 Press zREC on the tape deck. The tape deck stands by for recording. The indicators on the zREC, H (for the top side) and S buttons light up. If you want to record starting from the bottom side, press h (for the bottom side) so the indicator on the h button lights up. 6 Press S on the tape deck. Recording starts. You can also start recording by pressing the H or h button that is lit. 7 Start playing on the source component.
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. Detector slots Tab of side B 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.
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 S stops flashing. (The buttons on the tape deck do not work for about two seconds after the tape deck turns on.) • No cassette is inserted.
Specifications Recording system Frequency response Wow and flutter Input Output 4-track 2-channel stereo (DOLBY NR OFF) 50 – 14,000 Hz ( ±3 dB), using 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.
