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Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started Features Precautions .. Unpacking Checking the supplied accessories Notes on installation Checking the operating voltage Hooking up the system. Before you begin... Hooking up an amplifier Identifying the parts on the front panel Chapter 2 Playback Playing back Playing back both decks in succession — Relay Play Locating a selection — Multi-MAS (Automatic Music Sensor) Locating a specific poi — Memory Play...
Precautions On safety »Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further. «Unplug the unit from the wall outlet if it will not be used for a long time. To disconnect the cord, pull it cut by grasping the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
Hooking Up the System Before You Begin +Turn off the power to all equipment to be connected before making any connection. *Note that the red plug of the supplied connecting cord is for right-channel (R) connection and the white plug for left channel {L) connection. *The connecting cords should be fully inserted into the jacks. A loose connection may cause hum pickup.
Identifying the Parts on the Front Panel Renter control sensor® Cr {The illustration shows the TC-WORRIES) For details, refer to the page number(s) indicated in parentheses.
Playing Back Follow the procedure below ta play back a cassette on deck Aor B. 1 Turn on the amplifier and select the tape function. 2 insert a cassette. 3 Set DOLBY NR to the same position that was used when the cassette was recorded. DOLBY NR “Hn TT YER “p— “Wp—— 4 Set DIR MODE. DIR MODE To play back to the =. end of one side only Sift MODE To play back both EB SORRY sides continuously® 4m * After playing back five times, the deck automatically stops. 5 Press start playback.
Playing Back Both Decks in Succession -— Relay Play The Relay Play function plays back cassettes in deck A and deck B continuously and in consecutive order, Playback sequence of Relay Play Relay Play always follows the sequence blow regardless of where playback starts. After playing back five times, Relay Play automatically stops. Deck A .
Locating a Selection — Multi-MAS (Automatic Music Sensor) Through its ability to detect the blank space between selections, the Multi-MAS function allows you to skip up to 30 selections while fast-forwarding or reversing to the beginning of a specific selection. During playback, press many times as the number of selections to be skipped.
Locating a Specific Position Using the Counter — Memory Play The Memory Play function allows you to use the counter to record a position ona cassette for fast relocation and automatic playback later. 1 Press MEMORY to activate the Memory Play function of the deck to be used. nmr MEY To» 2 Press RESET to reset the counter at the position to be memorized, The position is memorized.
Playing Back Automatically After Rewinding — Auto Play The Auto Play function automatically starts playing back a cassette after fast winding it to the beginning. 1 Make sure that the M (memory) indicator of the deck to be used is off. #f the indicator is on, press MEMORY. alt ib 2 While holding down > or <1, press «44 ded eh Ty) From the beginning of... | While pressing... front side >, press dt.
— RMS Playback (Continued from previews page) Playing Back Selections in a Specified Order 3 Press SET to program a selection. The program number increases by one and the specified selection is programmed. To program the same selection repeatedly, press SET as many times as required, The same selection is programmed for consecutive program numbers. Teasers 0mm 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to program other selections. A cursor lights up to mark each programmed selection.
1 insert a cassette. Wind the tape to the recording starting position if necessary. Perform automatic calibration, if desired {see page 17). If not, go to step 3. 3 Set DOLBY NR. DOLBY NR “OT 4 Select the side(s) to be recorded.
Recording Adjusting the Recording Level The proper recording level, which differs according to the tape type, is indicated on the poach level meter for each tape type. Adjust the REC LEVEL control as high as possible without exceeding the recommended range for the inserted tape. Peak level meter readings by tape type Recommended maximum peak level meter readings.
Recording the Same Source on Both Decks — Simultaneous Recording (TC-WRS801ES Only) The Simultaneous Recording function allows you to record the same source to cassettes in decks A and B at the same time, 1 Insert cassettes for recording into both decks. 2 Perform automatic calibration, if desired {see page 17). if not, go to step 3. 3 Set DOLBY NR. DOLBY Set DIR MODE. DIR MODE = To record on one side DIR MODE KER To record on both sides i 5 Press A+B REC to place both decks into recording pause mode.
Recording on Both Decks in Succession —— Relay Recording (TC-WR801ES Only) The Relay Recording function can be used to make a continuous recording that starts on a cassette in deck A and ends on a cassette in deck B. 8 Press deck A to start recording. To record on the front side of the cassette When > ion Press &> once or NM, When < is on Press I> twice. To record on the reverse side of the cassette When Alison Press
Automatic Bias Current and Recording Level oe: el Tao 14 Though the Automatic Tape Selection (ATS) system in your unit automatically sets the equalization characteristics, bias current and recording level to suit the magnetic properties of each tape type, doing the automatic calibration procedure below for the bias current and recording level may allow you to get even better recording results, especially in conjunction with the Dolby NR system. 3 Press Hl on the respective deck.
Automatic Bias Current and Recording Level Calibration Notes +Since the unit records a test tone on the tape during automatic calibration, recorded material on the tape is erased where the fest tone is recorded. «We recommend the use of relatively new tape and clean heads to obtain the best calibration results, Excessively warn tape or dirty heads may result in incorrect calibration values. «All calibration data are erased when you turn off the unit.
Dubbing a Tape Use the dubbing function to copy a tape in deck A to a tape in deck B. High-speed dubbing is convenient for dubbing entire tapes while normal-speed dubbing is handy for tape editing, 1 Insert cassettes into both tape decks. Recorded tape Blank tape into deck A into deck PAP PAR = Kad 2 Select the direction mode. One side DIR MODE Both sides DIR Moor Dubbing of the reverse side starts independently of deck A. _DIR MODE Dubbing of the Tr reverse side starts simultaneously wp with deck A.
Specified Order Dubbing Only Specific Portions — RMS Dubbing Follow this procedure to dub only specific portions of Follow this procedure to dub selections being played back selections from a cassette in deck A to a cassette in deck B. from an RMS program. Note that RMS dubbing takes place Note that this is only possible in the normal-speed dubbing only at normal playback speed. mode. 1 During dubbing, press 8 on deck A at the 1 insert cassettes into both tape decks. start of a selection to be skipped.
7 Select the side of the tape in deck B to be dubbed. To dub on the front side, press >, To dub on the reverse side, press <1. Prior to the start of RMS dubbing, you can make a blank space of four seconds or more on the tape in deck B by pressing © on deck B. For details, see page 18, 8 Press SITARIST or H on deck B to start dubbing. ARISTARCHUS o n ] Deck B enters recording pause mode while deck A searches for the selection to be played.
Specifications Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo Fast winding time Approx, 90 sec. (with Sony C-60 cassette} Bias AC bias Signal-to-noise ratio (at peak level and weighted) Cassette Type lV Type ll Type (Dolby NR OFF} 5848 57dB DBMS S/N ratio improved (approximate values) with Dolby BNR kHz; 10dB at KHz with Dolby 500 kHz with Dolby SNR 100 Hz; 24 d Bat 1 kHz Harmonic distortion 0.4% (with Sony Type I, 160 nWb/m, 315 Hz, 3rd HD.) 1.
The following trouble checks will help you correct the most common problems encountered with your tape deck. Should any problems persist after you have made these checks, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Troubleshooting Guide Before proceeding with these trouble checks, verify that: «The power cord is firmly connected. +The amplifier connections are firmly made. +The heads, capstans and pinch rollers are clean. *The amplifier controls and switches are correctly set.
Troubleshooting Guide {Continued from previous page) Recording and Playback Problems Symptom Cause Remedy Recording or playback cannot be made or there is a decrease in sound level. The recording/ playback and erasing heads are either dirty or magnetized. Clean or demagnetize the hods. Improper connection. Make the connections properly. (See page 5) Improper setting of the amplifier controls, Set the amplifier controls to the appropriate positions Excessive wow, flutter or dropout.
