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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-MAS/ Auto Play /Memory Play/Blank Skip) 9 Creating Your Own Program (RMS Play) 10 Playing a Tape Using a Ti over 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 SONY =0 el rz“rfi‘w See page 7 for hookup information. * You can record on either deck. = Refer to "Dubbing a Tape” (page 13} to make a copy of the tape, 754 Turn on the amplifier and play the program source you want to record. Set TIMER to OFF and press POWER. Press & OPEN/CLOSE and insert a cassette, then press the button again to close the cassette holder. With the side you want 1o record facing you. Select the direction mode.
To protect recordings against accidental erasure Break out the record-protect tabla) (see page 18). ‘fii‘ To check the approximate remaining time on 3 tape Locate the end of the recorded portion on the tape and press RESET for the deck you're using to reset the tape counter to MO 2 Cross W to fast-forward the tape to its end. The tape counter shows the approximate remaining time, * Dolby anise reduction and HX Pro headroom extension manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing, Corporation.
Playing a Tape 2 i SONY. { See page 7 for hookup information. * You can play a tape on either deck. € To adjust the pitch (Pitch Control function} Press PITCH CONTROL ON/ OFF so that “TAPE SPEED" appears in the display. “Turn PITCH CONTROL clockwise to raise the pitch, or counterclockwise to lower it. You can adjust it during playback on deck A or normal-specs dubbing. Press PITCH CONTROL ON/ QFF to turn off “TAPE SPEED” when not in ose.
Getting Started [~ Unpacking Check that you received the following items: « Audio connecting cords (2) * Remote commander (remote} RM-1903 (1)* « Sony size AA (R6} batteries (2)* * not supplied with the U.S.A. and Canadian models Inserting batteries into the remote Insert two size-AA {R6) batteries, matching the + and on the batteries with the markings inside the battery compartment. When using the remote, point it at the remote control sensor B on the tape deck.
[l Tl Rt elg =l ) Setting the voltage selector (not supplied with the 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. VOLTAGE Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet. Where do | go next? Now you're ready to use your tape deck.
Advanced Playback Operations Locating a Track (Multi-MAS/ Auto Play/Memory Play/Blank Skip) You can locate the following / previous tracks within a range of 30 tracks (Multi-MAS: Automatic Music Sensor) or the beginning of a tape quickly (Alta Play} You can even locate a specific point anywhere ona tape (Memory Play) or automatically skip over blank spaces (Blank Skip).
oot 10 Advanced Playback Operations L] Creating Your Own Program (RMS Play) 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 tracks, from the Ist to the 15th track on each side of the tape. RMS buttons (STARTER, DISPLAY, CHECK, SET) Number buttons 1 Press STARTER. “RMS" and a flashing cursor appear in the display. 2 Press & (BACK) or = (FRONT) to defect the side of the tape.
Advanced Playback Operations Adding tracks fo the end of a program Press M (CLEAR once, and follow Steps “Creating Your Own Program (RMS Play)” on page 10. 5 To create another program Dress S (CLEAR) until the order on the program returns t00 and the cursor flashes abase track bummer 1 in the display, then follow Steps You can use your Sony stereo receiver’s remote to perform RMS programming 1 your Sony stereo receiver’s remote has RMS buttons, do the following steps. 1 Turn on the receiver and press TAPE.
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.
Dubbing a Tape You can copy a tape in deck A toa tape in deck B at normal or high speed. AUTO PAUSE HIGH DUBBING LEVEL PAUSES W et/ DIR MODE NORMAL -/ 1 Insert the recorded cassette into deck A and a blank cassette into deck B. Make sure the record-protect tabs on the cassette in deck B have not been removed 2 Select the sides) to be recorded on. Press DIR MODE repeatedly to defect To record on One side T Both sides 0.
re s 14 Advanced Recording Operations Dubbing only specific portions You can do this only during normal-speed dubbing, 1 Press # on deck A at the portion you want to skip. Deck B changes to recording pause. 2 Locate the point you want to resume recording on deck A, then stop the tape. 3 Press PAUSE I¥ on deck B to resume dubbing. 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.
Advanced Recording Operations 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 w oiks only at normal speed. Recording the Same Source on Both Decks (Simultaneous Recording) ‘You can retard the same source on cassettes in deck A and B at the same time. /P DIR MODE A+B REC PAUSE Il /B T Insert blank cassettes into both decks Make sure that record-protect tabs on the cassettes have not been removed.
Advanced Recording Operations L Inserting a Blank Space During Recording (Record Muting) You can insert a blank space of 4 seconds between each track. The blank spaces aglow you to Locate the start of specific fracks afterwards using the Multi-MAS function (see page 9}, You can also use this function to erase unwanted portions on a tape. REC MUTE O PAUSE 1§ 1 Start recording on either deck. 2 Press REC MUTE O where you want to insert a blank space.
Advanced Recording Operations P00 Notes Recording Using a Timer * Do aot leave the TIMER switch at REC, ar the tape deck will automatically start recording the next time you turn on the tape deck.
Additional Information 18 A Precautions On safety * Do ot 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, On power sources * Before operating the tape deck, check that the operating voltage of the tape deck is identical with your local power supply.
! Additional Information Cleaning inside the cassette holder Pinch riflers —prm e POWER £ OPEN/CLOSE Cleaning the heads and tape path Clean the heads and tape path of the tape deck after every 10 hours of operation to guard against: » low-quality sound + a decrease in sound level *» excessive wow or flutter * sound dropout » incomplete erasure « impairment of recording function To ensure better recording, we recommend that you clean the heads and tape path before every recording, T Tum on the tape deck.
Additional Information 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 dares not operate for about 3 seconds. Wait until "1 stops flashing, = (heck that the cassette is inserted correctly and the cassette holder is clued completely.
| Additional information U Specifications System Recording system #-track 2-channel stereo Fast-winding time (approx.} 90 sec. (with Sony C-60 cassette Bias AC bias Signatory-noise ratio (at peak level, weighted, and with oty R off) Type I tape, Sony Type | INFORMAL: 36 dB Type Ml tape, Sony Type I (HIGH): 56 dB Type IV tape, Sony Type IV (METAL: 59 dB S ratio improvement (approximate values) With Dolby BNR on: Sabbath 1 kHz, 10.dB at 5 kHz With Dolby 500 kHz With Dolby 100 kHz Harmonic distortion 0.
Additional Information T —— Glossary ATS Automatic Tape Selection. The tape deck automatically sets the appropriate equalization characteristics and bias current according to the Skype of tape ingested in the deck. Automatic calibration The automatic adjustment of the bias current and recording level for the inserted tape. This adjustment works together with the deck’s ATS {Automatic Tape Selection, see above to get the best possible recording results on any tape.
Additional Information L 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 Ult-AMS 9, 16,22 Multiplex filter 5,22 P.Q Pitch control function 6 Playing basic playing 6 timer playback 11 Precautions 18 Random Music Sensor. See RMS dubbing or play Record muting 16 Recording basic recording 4 CD synchrony-recording 16 FM broadcasts 5 on both decks in succession.
