3-798-768-23(1) Stereo Cassette Deck Operating Instructions TC-WA9ES 1995 by Sony Corporation
WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. For the customers in the United States This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Recording on a Tape 4 Playing a Tape 6 Getting Started Unpacking 7 Hooking Up the System 7 Advanced Playback Operations Locating a Track (Multi-AMS/Auto Play/Memory Play/Blank Skip) 9 Creating Your Own Program (RMS Play) 10 Playing a Tape Using a Timer 11 Advanced Recording Operations Adjusting Bias and Recording Level Calibration Automatically 12 Dubbing a Tape 13 Recording on Both Decks in Succession (Relay Recording) 14 Recording the Same Source on Both Decks (Simultaneous Recording)
Basic Operations Recording on a Tape 2 3 6 OPEN/ OPEN/ § CLOSE § CLOSE REC LEVEL 5 4 6 3 7 2 8 1 9 0 A RESET PITCH CONTROL ON/OFF REC MUTE REC P R r + REC OFF PLAY 0 (AMS) (AMS) ) 4 DIR MODE 7 TIMER POWER p 9 ( CLEAR BACK FRONT B RESET RMS 1 PAUSE MEMORY BLANK SKIP AUTO PAUSE RMS / START MPX FILTER – - RMS + COUNTER 2 10 DISPLAY MEMORY DUBBING LEVEL BALANCE 3 A -DOLBY NR-B 5 CHECK SET 6 A -AUTO CAL-B 8 9 START P MIN A+B REC HIGH 10 >10 NORMAL SYN
Basic Operations To protect recordings against accidental erasure Break out the record-protect tab(s) (see page 18). 7 Press PAUSE P or (. 8 Start playing the program source. Recording starts. To Press Stop recording p Start recording from the reverse side 9 Pause PAUSE P. Press the button again to resume recording.
Basic Operations Playing a Tape 2 3 OPEN/ OPEN/ § CLOSE § CLOSE REC LEVEL 5 4 6 3 7 2 8 1 9 0 A RESET PITCH CONTROL ON/OFF MPX FILTER – PAUSE REC MUTE REC P R r 4 + REC OFF PLAY 0 (AMS) (AMS) ) DIR MODE 7 p 9 ( CLEAR BACK FRONT To adjust the pitch (Pitch Control function) PITCH FF ROL ON/O CONT 1 Press DOLBY NR repeatedly to select the same position that the tape was recorded in—B, C, or S.
Getting Started Hookups Unpacking Check that you received the following items: • Audio connecting cords (2) • Remote commander (remote) RM-J903 (1)* • Sony size AA (R6) batteries (2)* 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 firmly to avoid hum and noise. Connect the tape deck to the amplifier as shown below. Tape deck * not supplied with the U.S.A.
Getting Started Setting the voltage selector (not supplied with the U.S.A., Canadian, and Australian models) Check that the voltage selector on the rear panel of the tape deck is set to the local power line voltage. If not, set the selector to the correct position using a screwdriver before connecting the AC power cord to an AC outlet. V O LT A G E 220V 240V 120V Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet. Where do I go next? Now you’re ready to use your tape deck.
Advanced Playback Operations Advanced Playback Operations Note on the number indication in the display Locating a Track (Multi-AMS/ Auto Play/Memory Play/Blank Skip) You can locate the following/previous tracks within a range of 30 tracks (Multi-AMS: Automatic Music Sensor) or the beginning of a tape quickly (Auto Play). You can even locate a specific point anywhere on a tape (Memory Play) or automatically skip over blank spaces (Blank Skip).
Advanced Playback Operations 4 Creating Your Own Program (RMS Play) Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to program more tracks. 2 · By creating a program, you can play back tracks on deck A in any order that you want. The Random Music Sensor (RMS) function lets you create a program of up to 30 tracks, from the 1st to the 15th track on each side of the tape.
Advanced Playback Operations Adding tracks to the end of a program Press p (CLEAR) once, and follow Steps 2 to 4 in “Creating Your Own Program (RMS Play)” on page 10. To create another program Press p (CLEAR) until the order on the program returns to 0 and the cursor flashes above track number 1 in the display, then follow Steps 2 to 4. Playing a Tape Using a Timer You can start playing a tape at any time you want by connecting a timer (not supplied).
Advanced Recording Operations Adjusting Bias and Recording Level Calibration Automatically Since there are many different types of cassettes on the market, your tape deck automatically sets the appropriate equalization characteristics and bias current for each tape type (ATS: Automatic Tape Selection). However, you can get better recording results by doing the automatic bias current and the recording level calibration. You can do automatic calibration on either deck.
Advanced Recording Operations Additional tasks during normal-speed dubbing Dubbing a Tape You can make the following tasks only during normal-speed dubbing. During high-speed dubbing, only p works. You can copy a tape in deck A to a tape in deck B at normal or high speed. AUTO PAUSE HIGH DUBBING LEVEL PAUSE P OPEN/ To Do the following: Adjust the dubbing level Turn DUBBING LEVEL. To dub at the same level as the original, turn the control to the center-click position.
Advanced Recording Operations Dubbing only specific portions You can do this only during normal-speed dubbing. 1 2 3 Press p on deck A at the portion you want to skip. Deck B changes to recording pause. Recording on Both Decks in Succession (Relay Recording) You can make a continuous recording that starts on a cassette in deck A and ends on a cassette in deck B. Locate the point you want to resume recording on deck A, then stop the tape. DIR MODE 9/( REC r Press PAUSE P on deck B to resume dubbing.
Advanced Recording Operations Recording the Same Source on Both Decks (Simultaneous Recording) You can record the same source on cassettes in deck A and B at the same time. Recording Your Own Program (RMS Dubbing) You can record an RMS program that you’ve created (see “Creating Your Own Program (RMS Play)” on page 10). This function works only at normal speed.
Advanced Recording Operations Additional Information Inserting a Blank Space During Recording (Record Muting) Synchro-Recording With a CD Player You can insert a blank space of 4 seconds between each track. The blank spaces allow you to locate the start of specific tracks afterwards using the Multi-AMS function (see page 9). You can also use this function to erase unwanted portions on a tape. (Not Available on U.S.A.
AdvancedAdditional RecordingInformation Operations Notes Recording Using a Timer You can start recording on a tape at any time you want by connecting a timer (not supplied). Please also refer to the instructions of the timer for further help.
Additional Information Precautions On safety • Do not disassemble the cabinet — this may result in an electrical shock. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the tape deck and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. Notes on Cassette Tapes To protect a recording on side A or B Break out the respective tab.
Additional Information Demagnetizing the heads Cleaning After 20 to 30 hours 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.
Additional Information The tape stops before the tape has been fully rewound. Troubleshooting If you’ve experienced any of the following difficulties while using the tape deck, use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem. Should the problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The function buttons do not work. / The tape deck has been just turned on and does not operate for about 3 seconds. Wait until “P” stops flashing.
Additional Information Power consumption Specifications 30 W Dimensions (approx) (w/h/d) 430 × 135 × 350 mm (w/h/d) (17 × 5 3/8 × 13 7/8 inches) including projecting parts and controls System Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo Mass (approx.) 6.5 kg (14 lbs 6 oz) Fast-winding time (approx.) 90 sec.
Additional Information Multiplex filter Glossary ATS Automatic Tape Selection. The tape deck automatically sets the appropriate equalization characteristics and bias current according to the type of tape inserted in the deck. A filter for eliminating the 19-kHz stereo carrier and the 38-kHz sub-carrier signals that may impair the Dolby NR system.
Additional Information Index L Names of Controls Locating beginning of a tape. See Auto play particular point. See Memory play tracks 9 tracks following spaces. See Blank skip M, N, O Memory backup function 12, 22 Memory play 9 Multi-AMS 9, 16, 22 Multiplex filter 5, 22 P, Q Pitch control function 6 Playing basic playing 6 timer playback 11 Precautions 18 R Random Music Sensor.
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