4-231-016-11(1) Stereo Cassette Deck Operating Instructions TC-TX595 ©2000 by Sony Corporation
This system is equipped with the Dolby* B-type noise reduction system. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. The TC-TX595 tape deck is designed for the stereo systems listed below • • • • DHC-MD313 DHC-MD333 DHC-MD373 DHC-MD595 Connect the tape deck to DHC-MD373/595 using audio connecting cords and the system cable adapter (see page 4).
Timer You can wake up to music or record a radio programme at a preset time. For details, refer to “Waking up to music” and “Timer recording radio programmes” in the stereo system operating instructions. Remote Control If the remote supplied with the stereo system has buttons with the same names as the controls on the tape deck, you can also operate the tape deck using these buttons. Table of Contents Getting Started Hooking up the system .............................. 4 Operations Playing a tape .......
Getting Started Hooking up the system The stereo systems with the tape control jack (DHC-MD373/595) Complete steps 1 to 3, 5 to 7 below to hook up your system using the supplied cords.
The stereo systems with the AU BUS jack (DHC-MD313/333) Complete steps 4 to 7 below to hook up your system using the supplied cords. TC-TX595rear panel Mains lead Audio connecting cords (supplied) AU BUS connecting cable DHC-MD333 rear panel Connection to the DHCMD373/595 2 Peel away the seal paper from the back of the system cable adapter and secure the adapter to the DHC-MD373/595.
Hooking up the system (continued) Connection to the DHCMD313/333 3 Firmly connect the system cable adapter to the tape control jack on the DHC-MD373/595. 4 Firmly connect the AU BUS connecting cable to the AU BUS jack on the DHC-MD313/333. TC-TX595 A B A B TC-TX595 A B DHC-MD333 DHC-MD373 Insert the connector firmly all the way. Insert the connector firmly all the way.
5 Connect A to A, and B to B using the audio connecting cords. Insert the plugs into jacks of the same colour. How to insert the plugs Insert the plugs firmly into the jacks. Not firmly inserted The two audio connecting cords are the same, so you can connect A or B using either cord. TC-TX595 rear panel TAPE L R IN OUT A B Insert to here. 6 For models with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the position of your local power line voltage.
Operations Playing a tape 3 Set DIRECTION to g to play one side. Set it to s3) to play both sides. 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)). 4 Press H. 1) Press h to play the bottom side. FUNCTION switches to “TAPE” automatically, then the tape starts playing. ATS: Automatic Tape Selection.
Other operations To Do this Stop playing Press x. Pause Press S. Press again to resume playing. Fast-forward Press x, then M for the top side. Press x, then m for the bottom side. Rewind Press x, then m for the top side. Press x, then M for the bottom side. Find the succeeding track* (AMS**) Press M for the top side during playback. Press m for the bottom side during playback. Find the preceding track* (AMS**) Press m for the top side during playback.
Recording a CD 3 Place a CD on the disc tray of the CD player of the stereo system. 4 Set DIRECTION to g to record on one side. Set it to s to record on both sides. — CD-TAPE 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.
Tips • When you press `/1 (power) on the tape deck, only the tape deck turns on. Press `/1 (power) on the stereo system to turn on the stereo system. • Inserting the tape when the power is off automatically turns on the tape deck only. Press `/1 (power) on the stereo system to turn on the stereo system before recording. • The cassette indicator lights up in red when a cassette is inserted and goes off when no cassette is inserted.
Additional Information Recording manually (continued) 3 Switch the function of the stereo system to the desired sound source (e.g. “CD,” “MD,” “AM”or “FM”). 4 Set DIRECTION to g to record on one side. Set it to s to record on both sides. 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.
To save a tape permanently Cleaning the tape heads To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded over, break off the cassette tab from side A or B as illustrated. 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.
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.
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