4-232-596-15 (1) Stereo Cassette Deck Operating Instructions TC-WE675 TC-WE475 © 2001 Sony Corporation
Warning To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Table of Contents Parts Identification Main unit ............................................... 4 Getting Started Additional Information Precautions .......................................... 20 Troubleshooting ................................... 22 Specifications ...................................... 23 Hooking up the system .......................... 6 Playing a Tape Playing a tape ........................................ 7 Locating a track — Multi-AMS/Auto Play/ Memory Play ........................
Parts Identification The items are arranged in alphabetical order. Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
TC-WE475 2 3 45 RESET MEMORY 6 A COUNTER 78 9 0 RESET B qa Parts Identification 1 qd qf qs MEMORY AUTO REC LEVEL 4 • 5 • 6 • • 3 7 • • POWER 8 • • 2 9 • • 1 10 0 DUBBING A B DIRECTION MODE RELAY FADER ARL HIGH/NORMAL ON m OFF CLEAR (AMS) BACK (AMS) M x PITCH CONTROL (AMS) SYNCHRO (AMS) M x DOLBY NR C OFF B – m FRONT PHONES PAUSE REC MUTING REC X W z + ea e; wl wk ARL qf (12) AUTO indicator qs (10, 12) Deck A 3 (7, 20) Deck B qa (10, 20) DIRECTI
Getting Started Hooking up the system This section describes how to hook up the tape deck to an amplifier or a CD player equipped with CONTROL A1II connectors. Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making the connections. Hookups to an AC outlet Amplifier CD player Connecting the tape deck to an amplifier Connect the amplifier to the IN/OUT connectors using the supplied audio connecting cords.
Playing a Tape Tips Playing a tape 1 Turn on the amplifier and select the 2 Press POWER, and press A fully to open the cassette holder, then load a cassette. Playing a Tape tape deck position. • Push in PITCH CONTROL to activate the Pitch Control function and turn the control clockwise to raise the pitch or counterclockwise to lower it. You can adjust the pitch during playback on deck A or normal-speed dubbing (but not during RMS play 2) or RMS dubbing 2) ).
Locating a track — Multi-AMS/Auto Play/Memory Play 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). Note Check the direction indicator of the deck you use. When you locate a track on the reverse side (when h lights up), press the button(s) in the parentheses.
4 Press SET to store your selection. To program the same track again, press SET once more. Checking the order of tracks in the program Press CHECK. 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Track number Order on the program 5 Repeat Steps 2 to 4 to program more Each time you press this button, the display shows the track numbers in the order they were programmed. After the last track in the program, “End” appears in the display.
Recording on a Tape Recording on a tape 1 Turn on the amplifier and play the program source you want to record. 2 Press POWER, and press A fully to open the cassette holder, then load a cassette. 1) To Press Stop recording x Start recording from the h twice in Step 5 reverse side Pause X PAUSE. Press the button again to resume recording. Take out the cassette A after stopping recording Tip To protect recordings against accidental erasure, break out the record-protect tab(s) (see page 20).
To adjust the recording level manually dB –∞ –30 –20 L –10 –4 ; 0 +4 +8 R For type I or type II tape For type IV tape Note Even after adjusting the recording level, distortion may occur depending on the source that you’re recording from. If this happens, turn REC LEVEL counterclockwise to lower the level. (TC-WE675 only) Recording on a Tape After pressing z REC in Step 4 on page 10, turn REC LEVEL so that the peak level meters reach the recommended level for the corresponding tape type.
Adjusting bias and recording level calibration automatically (continued) 5 Start the actual recording (see page 10). To cancel the Automatic Calibration function Press x on the deck you’re using. If “A” or “B” flashes continuously The automatic calibration procedure has been interrupted by: • The end of the tape. Reverse the tape direction or rewind the tape to a new position that allows recording of the test tone. • Damaged tape or dirty heads.
Tips Fading in and out — Fader You can gradually increase the recording level at the beginning of a recording (fade in) or gradually decrease the recording level at the end of a recording (fade out). It is convenient to use this function, for example, when the tape reaches to its end and you don’t want the track to be cut off abruptly. To Do the following: Fade in 1 Follow Steps 1 to 4 of “Recording on a tape” on page 10.
Dubbing a tape You can copy a tape in deck A to a tape in deck B at normal or high speed. 1 Load a 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 side(s) to be recorded on. To record on Set DIRECTION MODE to One side g Both sides s. Recording on the reverse side on deck B starts independently of playback on deck A. RELAY.
Recording on both decks in succession Recording the same source on both decks — Simultaneous Recording (TC-WE675 only) (TC-WE675 only) You can make a continuous recording that starts on a cassette in deck A and ends on a cassette in deck B. You can record the same source on cassettes in deck A and B at the same time. 1 Load blank cassettes into both decks. Make sure that record-protect tabs on the cassettes have not been removed. 2 Select the Dolby NR (see page 10). 3 Set DIRECTION MODE to RELAY.
Recording your own program — RMS Dubbing — Record Muting (TC-WE675 only) You can record an RMS program that you’ve created (see “Creating your own program (RMS Play)” on page 8). This function works only at normal speed. 1 Load a 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 Program tracks on deck A (see Steps 1 to 5 on page 8). 3 Press HIGH/NORMAL once to change the tape deck to dubbing standby.
Using the CONTROL A1II control system This cassette deck is compatible with the CONTROL A1II Control System. Currently, CONTROL A1II connections between a Sony MD deck, CD player, amplifier (receiver), and cassette deck provide automatic function selection and synchronized recording. In the future the CONTROL A1II connection will work as a multifunction bus allowing you to control various functions for each component.
Using the CONTROL A1II control system (continued) Synchro-recording with a CD player Connecting the CONTROL A1II control system By pressing SYNCHRO, you can perform synchro-recording on your tape deck with a Sony CD player connected to the CONTROL A1II connector through a CONTROL A1II cable. Connect monaural (2P) mini-plug cables in series to the CONTROL A1II jacks on the back of each component. You can connect up to ten CONTROL A1II compatible components in any order.
Tips Automatic function selection When you connect CONTROL A1II compatible Sony components using CONTROL A1II cables (not supplied), the function selector on the amplifier (or receiver) automatically switches to the correct input when you press the play button on one of the connected components. (For example, when you press H (play button) on the cassette deck while the CD is playing, the function selector on the amplifier switches from CD to TAPE.
Additional Information On cleaning the tape deck 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. Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution.
Cleaning the heads and tape path Head assembly Pinch rollers Capstans 1 Press A to open the cassette holder. 2 With the tape deck turned off, wipe the heads, the pinch rollers and the capstans with a cotton swab slightly moistened with alcohol or a commercially available cleaning fluid for tape decks.
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 X stops flashing. • Check that the cassette is loaded correctly and the cassette holder is closed completely. The tape deck does not play or record.
Specifications Inputs Line inputs (phono jacks) sensitivity 0.16 V, input impedance 47 kilohms Outputs Fast-winding time Line outputs (phono jacks) rated output level 0.5 V at a load impedance of 47 kilohms, load impedance over 10 kilohms Headphones (stereo phone jack) output level 0.25 mW at a load impedance of 32 ohms Approx. 100 sec.
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