3-862-713-11(1) Stereo Cassette Deck EN GB F Operating Instructions ES P TC-WE825S TC-WE725 TC-WE625 1998 by Sony Corporation 1
WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U.S.A. 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. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started Unpacking 4 Hooking Up the System 4 Playing a Tape 5 Recording on a Tape 6 Advanced Playback Operations Locating a Track (Multi-AMS/Auto Play/Memory Play) 8 Creating Your Own Program (RMS Play) 9 Advanced Recording Operations Adjusting Bias and Recording Level Calibration Automatically 11 Adjusting the Recording Level Automatically (Auto Rec Level) 12 Fading In and Out (Fader) 13 Dubbing a Tape 13 Recording on Both Decks in Succession (Relay Recording) 14 Recording the Sa
Getting Started • Connecting the tape deck to a CD player equipped with CONTROL A1 connectors Unpacking Check that you received the following items: • Audio connecting cords (2) • CONTROL A1 cord (1) (supplied for Canadian models only) For information on connections through the CONTROL A1 connectors, refer to the pamphlet included with this manual. Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet.
Basic Operations Basic Operations Playing a Tape 3 2 4 RESET MEMORY COUNTER A RESET B MEMORY AUTO 4 REC LEVEL 5 6 3 7 8 2 g DIRECTION MODE A RMS a RELAY RMS/START SET DUBBING A AUTO CAL(STARTP) CHECK DISPLAY DECK A DECK B A+B REC p PITCH CONTROL (AMS) ) CLEAR ª · BACK FRONT PAUSE REC MUTING – P + R B 0 10 FADER ARL HIGH/NORMAL START(DECK BP) – RMS + 0 (AMS) ØON øOFF 9 1 REC OFF DOLBY NR B ON ON FILTER r § (AMS) ) 0 (AMS) p ª π SYNCHRO · PHONES C S
Basic Operations Recording on a Tape 2 5 4 RESET MEMORY COUNTER A RESET B MEMORY AUTO 4 REC LEVEL 5 6 3 7 8 2 A RMS a RELAY RMS/START SET DUBBING A AUTO CAL(STARTP) CHECK DISPLAY DECK A DECK B A+B REC p PITCH CONTROL CLEAR (AMS) ) ª · BACK FRONT PAUSE REC MUTING – P + R REC B 0 10 HIGH/NORMAL START(DECK BP) – RMS + 0 (AMS) ØON øOFF 9 1 g DIRECTION MODE OFF DOLBY NR B ON ON FILTER p FADER (AMS) ) 0 (AMS) ª ARL π SYNCHRO · PHONES C S r PAUSE REC MUT
Basic Operations z To protect recordings against accidental erasure Break out the record-protect tab(s) (see page 18). z The Dolby HX PRO* system automatically works during recording Press PAUSE P or ·. 6 Start playing the program source. Recording starts. To Press Stop recording p Start recording from the reverse side ª twice in Step 5 Pause PAUSE P. Press the button again to resume recording.
Advanced Playback Operations Notes 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).
Advanced Playback Operations 5 Creating Your Own Program (RMS Play) If “FULL” appears in the display 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 28 tracks, from the 1st to the 14th tracks 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 5 in “Creating Your Own Program (RMS Play)” on page 9. z 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 5 on page 9. z You can use your Sony remote to perform RMS programming If your Sony stereo receiver’s remote has RMS buttons, do the following steps.
Advanced Recording Operations Advanced Recording Operations 4 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.
Advanced Recording Operations z Adjusting the Recording Level Automatically (Auto Rec Level) —The recording level cannot be adjusted properly due to excessive noise in the program source. —The program source level is too low and the recording level does not increase. During a quiet passage in a program source such as classical music, the recording level may not increase for some time.
Advanced Recording Operations Fading In and Out (Fader) Dubbing a Tape 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. You can copy a tape in deck A to a tape in deck B at normal or high speed.
Advanced Recording Operations To stop dubbing During Press Normal-speed dubbing p on deck B High-speed dubbing p on either deck z 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. During high-speed dubbing ª / · REC r DIRECTION MODE Only p is operative. MEMORY RESET z z You can adjust the pitch of the playback on deck A (TC-WE825S/WE725 only) See page 5.
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 9). This function works only at normal speed.
Advanced Recording Operations Inserting a Blank Space During Recording (Record Muting) 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 8). You can also use this function to erase unwanted portions on a tape.
Advanced Recording Operations 7 Press SYNCHRO. Notes If your CD player has the Peak Search function: • To prevent interruption of the recording process, do not press any operation buttons on the CD player during CD Synchro-Recording. • Certain operation buttons on the tape deck are disabled during CD Synchro-Recording. The SYNCHRO button indicator lights up and the CD player locates the highest signal level among the tracks to be recorded as the tape deck adjusts the recording level.
Additional Information Precautions Notes on Cassette Tapes On safety To protect a recording on side A or B • The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. • Do not disassemble the cabinet — this may result in an electrical shock. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
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 Inputs Specifications Line inputs (phono jacks) Sensitivity : 0.16 V Input impedance : 47 kilohms System Outputs Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo Line outputs (phono jacks) Fast-winding time (approx.) 90 sec. (with Sony C-60 cassette) High-speed fast-winding time (approx.) (TC-WE825S and TC-WE725 only) 45 sec. (with Sony C-60 cassette) Rated output level : 0.
Additional Information Index Glossary Index ATS A, B 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. Accessories optional 21 supplied 4, 21 Adjusting recording level automatically. See Auto rec level recording level manually 7 volume 5 ATS 11, 22 Audio connecting cord 4, 21 Auto play 8 Automatic Music Sensor. See Multi-AMS Automatic calibration 11, 22 Automatic Tape Selection.
Additional Information Index M, N, O Memory play 8 Multi-AMS 8, 22 Multiplex filter 7, 22 P, Q Pitch control function 5 Playing auto play 8 basic play 5 memory play 8 RMS play 9 R Random Music Sensor. See RMS play or dubbing Recording basic recording 6 CD synchro-recording 16 FM broadcasts 7 on both decks in succession. See Relay recording the same source on both decks.
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