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1. In the above case press the REC button again to set the unit to record pause mode 23 24 LONG REC MODE STANDARD gt Long play mode 8 According to the input signal recording playback in the long play mode can be performed as follows standard play the _ sampling frequency The digital input signal on 44 1 kHz or 48 kHz cannot be recorded played back in the long play mode even it the REC MODE selector is set to the LONG position Digitally recorded analog input signal with a sampling frequency of 32 kHz or 48 kHz can be recorded via digital to digital connection The longest recording period at each mode h hour m minute The timer counter in the long play mode Tape running time absolute tme and total remaining of the tape appears based on those in the standard mode To obtain the actual time double each value on a Recording Creating a Sound Muted Portion Record Muting 1 During recording or record pause mode press the OREC MUTE button where a sound muted portion is required The REC indicator flashes and the record muting is activated After about 4 seconds the REC indicator shows a steady light and the u indicator tights The deck enters the record pause mode 2 To resume recording press the utPAUSE or gt play button Recording resumes Using sound muted portion If you intend to dub the DAT cassette onto an analog
2. ANALOG OPT or COAXIAL depending upon your sound source 5 Press the eREC button gt and t8 indicators light on the display and the deck enters the record pause mode The sampling frequency to be applied for recording appears If the digital copy prohibit signal is written on the codes of the sound source the PROH indicator appears on the display and signifies that you cannot record that source with the digital to digital connection In this case use the analog to analog connection 6 When recording the analog input signal adjust the recording level and balance with the REC LEVEL controls respectively Page 23 No recording level adjustment is required when recording the digital input signal 7 Set the REC MODE selector When recording in the long play mode or standard mode set the REC MODE selector to the LONG or STANDARD position respectively Page 24 8 When writing start ID automatically during recording make sure that the AUTO indicator is lit If not press the START ID AUTO button Page 30 9 When designating the program number press the desired numeric button Page 35 When recording from the beginning of the tape the program number will be assigned automatically from 1 The program number is also written at the same position as the start ID 10 Press the PAUSE or play button The it indicator goes off and recording starts NA Recording ar CU i A ote rs Se gene te ee
3. FOAIUTCS noera seisis Location and function of controls Front panel remote commander Remote commander operation Installing batteries es sssesseo as Display WINKOW esesseseresecerserssorossorssoressssessroreesereressseesererererosere 10 Rear panel jacks nisser teses rsrsrsrs rsssseriosisesis eroosio teses 14 CONMOCHIONS isinisisi e E O esise SETS Esse easa 15 COMMOCHING COPS sccsdsncscsseciscsntsveedosuead sro sri Sr rosi EERE NESS 15 Connection examples cccccecscesessecereescsssccsersesseseesseesseseeseees 16 Cassetto IORGING cssssescscsecstscesecevaessaedotncnsesoartnsenetosteccebeesscssensdeescens 18 Recording Before recording vsssscsssissusscoossevaeesacevciecetevevereassest quesavadecessendocnssasets Blank section and sound muted portion Absolute time codes cccsscsssseseesees FROCOLGING ss casscscnscancovevdesicusoussestoneetecseodesseyne sdeesscusesenes cuceagessanenessdstese Recording level adjustment for analog input signals only 23 LONG play MOE scrcsrvorssesseorssessrssessessessesssssesssssesserseses Creating a sound muted portion Record muting End SCAN neser a ara aoe E ne a aoia Writing sub codes Sub codes x A E RE E E E AEAEE 27 Start IDin sosea ioana aae e O EE a Aina is 30 Writing automatically during recording sere 30 Writing manually during recording ee sssesessroresrosssosorsserorsssosese 31 Writing m
4. ID and program number position TERSA EA ae eee D A ENS ARNI TT ce Wura E at kriit pee wit ini i H E if o J a Lo D SE R ee ee a am SED ER OD ED OD OO OD EEE G Ns thet etc SEER 2 GFE apie ee Se PE eee ae ao Soh we gt Le NE OR ee FORE HAT ai nit gto er aei Location and Function of Controls 03 Sampling frequency indicator 48 kHz Lights when recording or playing back analog input signals standard mode 44 1 kHz Lights when recording or playing back a CD or a pre recorded DAT cassette tape 32 kHz Lights when recording or playing back analog input signals long play mode START ID indicator Flashes when writing for 9 or 18 seconds or erasing a start ID code and lights when the start ID is detected during playback SKIP ID indicator Lights when writing for 1 or 2 seconds or erasing a skip ID code or when the skip ID is detected during playback 15 SKIP 1D mode indicator WRITE Lights when writing the skip ID ERASE Lights when erasing the skip ID END ID mode indicator WRITE Lights when writing the end ID ERASE Lights when erasing the end ID 17 MARGIN indicator Shows how much margin there is between the peak level of input audio signal and 0 dB REHEARSAL indicator Lights while the rehearsal function is activated 32 Peak level meters Indicate the signal levels during playback and recording There are separa
5. IR 1 TRN rem u mMm mMm l A ORE MRLs a 7 am 2k 0 OF TEE TEEN The end ID indicates the last position of the recording or playback While recording on the same tape has been done several times you can locate the point where the previous recording terminates quickly by using the end ID When the end ID is detected during playback the playback stops and the tape is rewound to the beginning automatically Writing during Recording T Press the NPAUSE or OREC MUTE button to stop recording When pressing the PAUSE button The deck enters the record pause mode When pressing the OREC MUTE button The deck enters the record pause mode after a sound muted portion is created for 4 seconds N Press the END ID WRITE button The END ID WRITE indicator lights oo Press the PAUSE or gt play button to release the record pause mode The EE indicator appears on the display The end ID is written for about 9 seconds 18 seconds in the long play mode Tape returns to the beginning of the end ID after the end ID is written After you write an end ID The portion after the end ID position cannot be played back The EE indicator appears at the PGM NO display Erase the end ID page 42 where you want to play back the portion after the end ID position y PW ian AWN Tag a START ID i te AMEME S se api asp aa Writing during Playback Rehearsal Functio
6. Note on the recording from the i j beginning of the tape i When you start recording from the r beginning of the tape create a 4 second R muted portion by using record muting af function Page 25 Otherwise when locating the first selection with the ke or 1 button the first portion of the first selection may not be played back To stop recording Press the button To stop recording for a moment Press the PAUSE button When you press the OREC MUTE button the deck will enter the record pause mode automatically To release pause and restart recording Press the PAUSE or gt button amp OPEN CLOSE nPAUSE OREC MUTE Note on the AOPEN CLOSE button The AOPEN CLOSE button does not function during recording or in the record muting mode So when removing the cassette tape press the E button to stop S recording and then press the AOPEN CLOSE button if recording cannot be made Check the following Tes A Rie RS Pe bes SERS pe The safety tab of the cassette is not set fae A the record possible position Page 18 s e No cassette is loaded ac e The INPUT selector is set to the incorrect position thee e Tape s fully rewound to the end he e The output level of the playback equipment is too low e The digital copy prohibit signal is written in the codes of the sound source you want to record The PROH indicator appears on the display e The REC LEVEL controls are set to the 0 er
7. be written on the DAT cassette separately from the audio signal They are written for a variety of convenient playback tape editing operations and except for the absolute time can be rewritten after audio signal recording has been completed Precautions On safety e Operate the unit only on 120 V AC 60 Hz The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as jong as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the unit itself has been turned off Should any solid object or liquid fali 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 is not to be used for an extended period of time To disconnect the cord pull it out by grasping the plug Never pull the cord itself AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop Operation Before making program source connections be sure to unplug the unit installation Do not instali the unit in a location near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust mechanical vibration or shock Moisture Condensation If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warm location moisture may condense inside the unit In this condition the tape may adhere to the head drum and be damaged or the unit may not operate correctly Always remove the cassette when the unit will not be used tf moistur
8. f Each time you press gt gt g 0 3 sec h Each time you press lt 4 Normally the repeated portion is played back times When the lt lt or gt gt button is pressed while the repeated portion is played back the repeated portion is played back up to 8 times and then tape stops Note When recording is finished in the middle of a tape be sure to write the end ID at the end of the last selection Make sure that the safety tab of the cassette is closed 1 Search for the beginning of the end ID with the p gt button Page 26 When the end ID is detected the EE indicator lights 2 Press the END ID ERASE button The END ID ERASE indicator lights while the end ID is being searched for and then goes off when the end ID is erased Note When recording from the point where the end ID is written the end ID is erased automatically Playback d Make sure that the TIMER switch is set to the OFF position and then turn on the power 2 insert the cassette and press the AOPEN CLOSE button to load the cassette 3 Press the gt play button Playback begins If an end ID is written on the tape or a blank section of more than 9 seconds F is detected playback stops 1 zz automatically at the end ID position REC____ OFF__PLAY i and the tape will be rewound to the Cie z POWER Pd beginning i N 2 it l nat Ta LESA i To stop playback hi Press the m button To stop playback for a momen
9. indicator tights and the skip ID is written BENE ve RAS FREES RE TREBLE i _ SKIP ID ERASE tag ava me cece ROE ETE RE N Mao Ae 8 eT we Bebe 1 Note on the point where a skip ID is written During the rehearsal function a skip ID will be written at the end of the repeated portion as illustrated a Repeated portion b Point where you pressed SKIP ID WRITE c Selection d 3 seconds e Skip ID 1second f Each time you press gt gt g 0 3 sec h Each time you press lt lt Normally the repeated portion is played back 5 times When the lt 4 or gt button is pressed while the repeated portion is played back the repeated portion is played back up to 8 times and then the tape stops Make sure that the safety tab of the cassette is closed During playback or in the stop mode press the SKIP ID ERASE button immediately after the skip ID to be erased immediately after the indicator appears The tape is rewound to the nearest skip ID position and the skip ID is erased The ERASE indicator lights while the skip ID is being searched for and goes off when the skip ID is erased Precaution When the skip ID and the start ID are overwritten the skip ID will also be erased if the start ID is erased Start ID skip ID Press the START ID ERASE button g Press the SKIP ID ERASE button Lola me aN Wiii eii TT Ue NO UITEEN LEMONT TF Sal o PACTS
10. its safety tab at the record possible position the AUTO indicator lights In timer recording the AUTO indicator will be the same as the one before the power ae we t O ea F Bi 1 e N a7 eae a IF z 7 n Zop is turned off E Faa dou 2 To start recording press the eREC Tia button then press the NPAUSE or play button The program numbers will be written in numerical order from 1 at the same position as the start IDs The START 1D indicator flashes while the start ID is written for about 9 seconds 18 seconds in the long play mode TTT TY i Kiai PEN m AEI Program Numbers Writing program numbers from the middle of the tape 1 To locate the tast point of the previous recording using the end aS search function Ppage 26 It is important to proceed with the end search function in order not to leave a blank section on the tape 2 Make sure that the AUTO indicator is lit If it is not lit press the START ID AUTO button When turning on the power and inserting a cassette with its safety tab at the record possible position the AUTO indicator lights In timer recording the AUTO indicator will be the same as the one before the power is turned off ae KS fy IES pe 3 Press the REC button to set the deck in the record pause mode ool ey 2B St amp Designate the next program number the number that follows the program numbe
11. normal playback resumes SKIP play Page 28 You can write the skip ID during recording or write more accurately during playback Writing during Recording Press the SKIP ID WRITE button at the beginning of the portion you want to skip later The and WRITE indicators light momentarily The skip ID is written for about 1 second 2 seconds in the long play mode from where you pressed the button Writing during Playback Rehearsal Function During playback skip ID can be written at the desired position more accurately than during recording Make sure that the safety tab of the cassette is closed 1 During playback press the SKIP ID WRITE button at the desired position The REHEARSAL indicator lights and the WRITE indicator flashes and the portion for 3 seconds to the pont where you pressed the SKIP ID WRITE button is played back repeatedly rehearsal function The end of the repeated portion will be the beginning of the skip 1D N Press the lt lt or gt gt button to adjust the repeat end point The repeat end point shifted backward with the lt 4 button or forward with the gt button by 0 3 of a second The indicator at the MARGIN shows how much the repeat end point is shifted from the point where you pressed SKIP ID WRITE a When you pressed lt 4 twice 3 After setting the beginning of the skip ID at the desired point press the SKIP ID WRITE button again The SKIP 1D
12. start ID is H a written E H a During the rehearsal function a start ID is hi written at the beginning of the repeated 3 portion as illustrated 2 SALA ae PES eT Wo ee ee ne a Point where you pressed START ID z ee o t e ae WRITE Hel y b Repeated portion for 3 seconds a b 3 c Selection d Each time you press lt lt ot e Each time you press gt 5 c 4 f 0 3 sec Normally the repeated portion is played i d 4 gt o k back 5 times gt ef When the sa or gt gt button is pressed E H rmm E while the repeated portion is played back 3 fy ae the repeated portion is played back up to 8 z times max and then the tape stops i H E ad 1 oa i 1 G NO START ID ERASE OR f Mb 3 l AE EA AS a t HIES L y MLA inesi PA Any asa MAPE dawa toise Adjusting the Position The position of a start ID written during recording or by using the rehearsal function can be finely adjusted You can shift the start ID position about 2 seconds about 4 seconds in the long play mode backward or forward To shift it for more than 2 seconds first erase the start ID see below and rewrite it manually 1 During playback press the START ID WRITE button where the start ID to be shifted is written 2 Perform steps 2 and 3 described Writing Manually during Playback While the start ID you want to erase appears on the display during playback o
13. the cord When the cord is not used curl it with a diameter of more than 15 cm 5 7 inches Do not use it under high temperatures e When the optical cable is not connected cover the OPTICAL IN OUT jacks with the supplied caps 1r Connections Analog signal a Connection Examples if your amplifier is not equipped with digital signal jacks A 7 Z Digital signal coaxial cable or optical cable eA Signal flow Wl a CD player b DAT deck c Amplifier d to a wall outlet A When recording via digital to digital connection connect a DAT deck the digital input to DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL of the DTC 690 B When recording via digital to digital connection connect the sound source equipment the digital output to DIGITAL IN COAXIAL or OPTICAL of the DTC 690 When connecting a microphone Connecting a stereo microphone amplifier the analog output to LINE IN of the OTC 690 Note If PROH appears on the display recording via digital to digital connection cannot be performed In this case connect the sound source equipment using LINE IN and OUT jacks Boe oe ws we E ee URL TATE IIe NESI ATAMANI AD NAN LEN eT Ta 5 k AR WTR ee I i ONER ey thi fat 16 Analog signal i Z Digital signal coaxial cable or optical cable cN Signal flow DIGITAL OUT DIGITAL IN DIGITAL REC OUT our pe eS a ge Speke ve
14. the selection if the signal level stays very low for more than 3 seconds If there is a portion of very low volume level during a selection a start ID may be written even in the middle of the selection An unwanted start ID can be erased later See page 33 When the portion between selections is not clear The start ID position may not coincide exactly to the beginning of the selection To shift the start ID position see Shifting Start IDs and Program Numbers Position on page 37 Illustration of writing a start ID a Selection b Start ID c Particular level d More than 3 seconds When recording from a CD player If the auto space function is available with your CD player activate this function to ensure that the start IDs are written correctly Writing Manually during Recording 1 Make sure that the AUTO indicator is off If it is not press the START ID AUTO button to turn it off 2 To start recording press the REC button then press the PAUSE or gt play button 3 Atthe desired position press the START ID WRITE button The WRITE indicator lights The start ID is written for 9 seconds 18 seconds in the long play mode from the point where you pressed the START ID WRITE button While a start ID is being written the START ID indicator flashes 31 Start ID Writing Manually during Playback Rehearsal Function During playback start ID can be written at eh the desired posit
15. Audio signals are recorded A desired selection can be called up or time information can be displayed using the sub codes for example The sub codes such as start ID program number skip ID end ID and absolute time are available on this unit Sub codes are written on the tape separately from the audio signals so the audio signals are not affected e Sub codes except the absolute time can be rewritten after the audio signal recording has been completed The recorded audio signals are not affected by the rewritten sub codes When you record the tape with sub codes written onto a new tape via digital to digital connection the sub codes to be written on the new tape are following The same as the codes written on the original tape The same as the codes written on the original tape Program New ones will be written Numbers according to the DAT deck you When you use analog to analog connection no sub codes on the original tape will be written onto a new tape New codes will be written according to the DAT deck you use 1 P Wey 7 tale Sub Codes Start ID This signal indicates the start of a music selection You can locate the position of the start ID precisely This signal should be written at the beginning of the selection A Selection B Start ID Program number B This signal gives a number to selection You can record it where the start ID is written By designat
16. D and the beginning of the following start ID is less than 9 seconds 18 seconds in the long play mode iong The selected program number does not exist on the tape The program numbers are out of order Erase it page 33 and then write it again When writing the start IDs manually write so that the intervals between them are more than 9 seconds 18 seconds in the long play mode Use the RENUMBER button to re arrange the program numbers page 36 rrr rr yy Search function operates suddenly during playback The skip play function is operating The SKIP indicator lights in the display window The repeat play function is operating Turn off the indicator by pressing SKIP PLAY Turn off the indicator by pressing REPEAT VALL rrr ee Search function stops There is a blank section between selections The sampling frequency indicator blinks on the display Use the end search function page 26 when recording so that no blank is created VS The tape operation buttons do not operate while writing the start ID While writing the start ID 9 seconds or 18 seconds none of the buttons except the button are operative Operate after the start ID is written ec ey The absolute time codes cannot be written Recording was started from the blank section Rewind the tape to the beginning or locate the very last point of the previous recording by using the end search functio
17. EE INNS E e E N if your amplifier is equipped with digital signal jacks a CD player b DAT deck c Amplifier d to a wall outlet Note If PROH appears on the display recording via digital to digital connection cannot be performed In this case connect the sound source equipment using LINE IN and OUT jacks 47 i gt E i 1 i tt B f i a i 1 l l cl Til Re Brie 8 Jie i i y i l OPEN CLOSE MM fai VE HOME TEI gt 1 Turn on the power 2 Press AOPEN CLOSE The GPEN indicator appears on the display 3 Insert the cassette A insert the cassette beyond the silver line B Tab facing fowards you C Window side up 4 Press AOPEN CLOSE The CLOSE indicator appears on the display To remove the cassette Press OPEN CLOSE On a digital audio tape Only the digital audio tape made especially for DAT deck 1s required Unlike a conventional analog audio cassette tape a digital audio tape can be used only one side e Digital audio tape is designed to avoid a dust Do not open the inside of the tape The hole at the back of a tape 1s a detector slot Do not cover the stot Notes When you turn on the power the a indicator flashes for a moment in the display window During this period no buttons other than the AOPEN CLOSE and buttons are operative Wait until flashing stops and the it indicator goes off e When i
18. Frequency response Signal to noise ratio Dynamic range Total harmonic distortion Wow and flutter input JE stereo 1 3 mW phone jack DIGITAL OUT optical jack wavelength 660 nm General Power requirements 120 V AC 60 Hz Power consumption 31W Dimensions Approx 430 x 110 x 350 mm w h d 16 x 4 x 13 7 inches Weight Approx 5 kg 11 Ib Remote commander supplied infrared control 3V DC with two size AA R6 batteries Approx 40 x 20 x 175 mm w h d 1 x hie X 7 inches Approx 100 g 4 02 incl batteries Remote control system Power requirements Dimensions Weight Supplied accessories Remote commander RM D690A 1 Sony batteries SUM 3 NS 2 Audio connecting cords 2 phono plugs 2 phono plugs stereo for line inputs and outputs 2 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Accessories not supplied Optical cable Connecting cord POC 15 POC 10HS etc RK C710HS etc 2 phono plugs 2 phono plugs connectors plated with gold high fidelity LC OFC line cord VMC 1ES etc phono plug phono plug for digital connection Cleaning cassette DT 10CL 59
19. Incorrect adjustment of the recording Adjust the recording balance correctly by balance using the REC LEVEL control page 23 Increase of noise or deterioration of sound Contamination of the head Clean the head using the cleaning tape Quality After pressing lt gt or lt gt the tape This is not a problem stops for a moment and then starts running Specifications Tape Digital audio tape Recording head Rotary head Recording time Standard 120 minutes Long play mode 240 minutes with DT 120 Standard 8 15 mm s Long play mode 4 075 mm s Standard 2 000 rpm Long play mode 1 000 rpm Tape speed Drum rotation Error correction Double Read Solomon code Tape Track pitch 13 6 ym 20 4 um Sampling frequency 48 kHz 44 1 kHz 32 KHz Modulation system 8 10 Modulation Transfer rate 2 46 Mbit sec Number of channel 2 channels stereo D A conversion Quantization Standard 16 bit linear Long play mode 12 bit non linear Standard 2 22 000 Hz 0 5 dB Long play mode 2 14 500 Hz 20 5 dB Standard more than 90 dB Long play mode more than 90 dB Standard more than 90 dB Long play mode more than 90 dB Standard less than 0 005 1 kHz Long play mode less than 0 08 1 kHz Below measurable limit 0 001 W PEAK impedance Rated input level DIGITAL IN phono jack 0 5 Vp p 20 arn foes Impedance utput impedance phono Peers 470 ohms 4dBs More than 10 kohms
20. SONY Digital Audio Tape Deck rati WARNING Operating Instructions Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference Owner s Record The model number is located on the rear exterior and serial number is on the rear Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No DTC 690 Serial No To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture OF NCIEIO N RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the prod uct s enclosure that may be of suffi cient 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 accompa nying the appliance The graphical symbol are on the rear enclosure INFORMATION For the customers in the U S A 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 These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
21. anually during saa Mabe function 32 Adjusting the position 00 ecesesecesescestsessstssssectsnssesseecerenees 33 Erasing E E E T E E EE A 33 PrOQrAM NUMDEIS ssissoissessesossrissvosssssovsssessssvos ssssorsovsrsoss ssisosiosessise 34 Writing automatically during recording sseerserssrseesseeessees 34 Renumbering sessessesesessessosssresessosessosssses 36 EASING EAE ANE E EE EEE T 37 SUID ID EE ERE TTT E E 38 Writing during recording sesessessossoresssrsseessseossoressssoseosereosessesee 38 Writing during playback Rehearsal function ssssesessoresssesses 38 ra o RAE OEE OE EEE E E 39 BOD EAEE OA EINE 40 Writing during recording sessseseseseseseosorssesoserssesessosisososeseseseoserere 40 Writing during playback Rehearsal function sseeessesssseeee 41 PASING REO O ITAN E TAE 42 Playback PlAYD GOK ession n ocasasdeansecssesnieetysiiesenvsesbedeediuscentcaddivsbencWvbiyeencuaears 43 Display WINKOW ce ccsscssecssssercessensccsscensceessseecossessessrscersssses 44 Various playback operations esesesessesssesesossseseerosssososesrorsesesese 45 Repeat PI AY neisccscssiscscestecssesesessesousenngeasbecusguevsctnsvsstesnonessesuteatousens 45 Automatic music Sensor operation cceccccssscesssescerecsseeesees 46 MUSIC SaM iano ae N i i O E ass 47 Designating the desired selection cccsssssscsscrcecsecsceenstens 48 SUID AY ses siveicsesevessicco
22. be used two hundred times with 10 seconds of cleaning each time Guide to the Serial Copy Management System This digital audio tape deck adopts the Serial Copy Management System This system enables one generation of digital recording of prerecorded software via digital input output A summary of this system Is as follows You can record a compact disc to a digital audio tape via digital input output But you cannot record the recorded tape to another via digital input output Compact disc player DAT deck Coaxial digital cable CIS or Optical digital cable s First generation tape Wir recorded via digital input output DAT deck playback DAT deck recording Cll NN Recording is possible when connected via analog input output 54 You can record a digital audio tape recorded via analog input output to another via digital input output But you cannot make a second generation tape via digital input output DAT deck Analog input output aia Tape recorded via analog input output DAT deck playback Coaxial digital cable DAT deck recording Z Ce DDE or I Optica digital cable Digital input output recorded via digital input output pA 17 First generation ta 2 ys paara IC Sy DAT deck ye oma DAT deck recordin ji Coaxial digital cable 9 Optical digital cable Recording is possible when connected via analog input output There are no restricti
23. bers Automatically 1 Make sure that the AUTO indicator is lit and that the safety tab of the cassette is at the record possible position If the AUTO indicator is not lit press the START ID AUTO button 2 Press the RENUMBER button during playback or in the stop mode The tape will automatically be rewound to the beginning and the program numbers are re arranged from 1 im numerical order at each start ID position While the program numbers are rewntten the indicator flashes and while the tape s fast torwarded to the next start ID the AUTO RENUMBER indicator flashes When program numbers are writen correctly the tape s fast forwardea to the next start ID When renumbering is terminated The tape is automatically rewound to the beginning and the deck enters stop mode Note The renumbering function may not work correctly in the following cases e A blank section s left on the tape e The beginning of the new tape iS advanced with the gt or gt button Len sgh we em re es SR SABRE RR BARE ER ae Sas OO WN OD WEALTH Fr Shifting Start IDs and Program Numbers Position The start ID position may not coincide exactly to the beginning of the selection especially when the portion between selections is not clear On such a tape the very beginning of the selection cannot be located using the AMS function If this happens you can shift the start ID and program number position howev
24. blank section of more than 9 seconds Number of times to be repeated The selection to be repeated will be played back 5 times and then the tape will stop PGM NO PG doz uy ro 2 luz D t Various Playback Operations Automatic Music Sensor Operation When you press the mea or m1 button during playback or in the stop mode playback wili start from the beginning of the desired selection When it is pressed in the pause mode the deck enters the pause mode at the beginning of the designated selection Press the itPAUSE or gt play button to resume playback For this operation the start ID codes must be written on the tape For how to write the start ID see page 30 To locate the selection ahead Press the gt gt button Each pressing advances the tape to the next selection in sequence Example To designate five selections ahead press the gt gt button five times a The number of time you pressed m1 1s displayed When the designated selection s located playback resumes To locate the previous selection Press the e lt button Each pressing moves the tape to the previous selection in sequence Example To designate three selection back excluding the selection being played press the t lt lt 4 button four times a The number of time you pressed ed is displayed When the designated selection is located playback resumes The display returns to the counte
25. cassette tape we recommend that you insert sound muted portions between selections on the DAT cassette This will ensure that the AMS function of the analog cassette deck works correctly for the recorded tape Note With DAT deck the AMS function is realized by using the start ID code Page 29 Caution To place a space on a DAT cassette you must not advance the tape with the me or amp button If a space is created this way no absolute time code will be recorded on the succeeding area and you cannot check the elapsed time of the tape To create a sound muted portion of more than 4 seconds Keep the OREC MUTE button pressed for as long as you want to make a recorded portion with no signals After about 4 seconds the REC Jindicator flashes rapidly When you release the OREC MUTE button the deck enters the record pause mode The interval between selections is indicated at the MARGIN display To create a sound muted portion of less than 4 seconds Press the OREC MUTE button and then the PAUSE button while the REC indicator is flashing To start recording in the record muting mode Press the REC button while the REC indicator is flashing Leh OTN i A an PG K2 Recording End Search 1f the previous recording was applied to the middle of the tape you must locate exactly the last point of the recorded area and start the new recording from this point This will prevent leaving a blank s
26. d be left on the tape when recording Tips for recording To insert silence between selections use the record muting function page 25 Do not advance the tape with the gt gt or gt button e To start recording from the middie of the tape use the end search function page 26 to locate the beginning of the blank section This will avoid leaving a blank section it a blank section is left on the tape If you start recording from the middle of a blank section the absolute time codes are not recorded since the DAT deck can no longer count the absolute time from the beginning of the tape 1 REC OFF ___PLAY emme soummntesessenrte gt ma oe ERRESU 4 ANALOG OPT COAXIAL A T p iaaiaee RYE em Ree prin ee PEREA Ulin OEIT E a FO nL i aterm omgeeceremennne mere Ate a omme omo mo abaki erence tomes OPEN CLOSE Recording T Make sure that the TIMER switch is set to the OFF position and turn on the power 2 Insert a cassette and press the amp OPEN CLOSE button to load the cassette Page 18 3 Locate the position at which you want to start recording To start recording from the beginning of the tape press the lt 4 button Press the lt 4 button again the TOP indicator will appear at the beginning of the tape To start from the middle of the tape locate the point immediately before the blank section with the end search function Page 26 4 Set the INPUT selector to
27. digital signals with 32 kHz in the long play mode 21 24 TA REC LEVEL recording level controls Adyust the recording levels and balance for the analog input signals The outer knob controls the L left channel level and the inner knob the R right channel level The knobs can be adjusted together To adjust each channel independently turn the knob while holding the other knob When recording digital signals it 1s not necessary to adjust the recording levels 21 23 Location and Function of Controis T3 Tape operating buttons E stop Press to stop recording or playback play Press to start palyback or recording stPAUSE pause Press to stop for a moment during recording or playback To restart recording or playback press this button again or press the gt button If the unit is left in the pause mode for about 10 minutes it will automatically be released and the deck will enter the stop mode To restart recording or playback from the stop mode press the REC or gt button respectively lt me1 AMS Press to locate the beginning of the selection during playback or in the stop mode lt gt rewind review fast forward cue In the stop mode press to rewind fast forward the tape During playback press to rewind or fast forward the tape while listening PURER ERIE TS OBE TR 4 eis ons EET O x to the sound k OREC MUTE record muting Inserts a at sound muted po
28. ding This first recording has not be erased 3 When an end ID which has been written is detected during locating selections or rehearsal playback of start ID or skip ID the unit stops at the beginning of the end ID A Selection B End ID C The position at which the tape stops Absolute time The absolute time indicates the position of the tape giving the time elapsed from the beginning The absolute time is recorded automatically at the same time the audio signal is recorded It cannot be re recorded The absolute time allows you to confirm the elapsed time from the beginning of the tape When using the sub codes Things that can Required sub code s be done Locating a selection AMS function Listening to the first portion of selections sequentially Music n Choosing a Start ID Program selection directly number Hil Programming Start ID Program desired selections number in a desired order Skipping the Skip ID Start 1D portion not desired Looking for the position at which the recording or playback ends ie yo iit 4 ir 30 Srtie ae Re est MSH Start ID The start ID indicates the beginning of each selection You can start playback rom the start 1D position Page 28 There are three ways to write start ID e Writing automatically during recording Writing manually at the desired position durin
29. e is present e Function controls will not operate All operations will stop When the CAUTION indicator lights and the unit will not operate Leave the unit turned on for about an hour NOTE When closing the cassette compartment do not push the cassette lid forcibly by hand but perform with the AOPEN CLOSE button For the customers in the U S A For detailed satety precautions see the IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS leaflet If you have any question or problem concerning your unit please consult your nearest Sony dealer Features Serial copy management system SCMS This unit utilizes the serial copy management system that permits digital to digital recording for one generation You can record CO sound or other digital formats through a digital to digital connection See page 54 Three sampling frequencies Recording playback can be done with three sampling frequencies 48 kHz 44 1 kHz and 32 kHz 48 kHz For analog and digital input signals in a standard mode 44 1 kHz For compact disc and pre recorded DAT tape 32 kHz For analog input signals in a long play mode Long play mode This unit can operate in a long play mode Analog input signals can be recorded or playback for up to four consecutive hours when the DT 120 DAT cassette tape is used The sampling frequency will be 32 kHz in the long play mode Visible cassette loading You can view the tape operation through the lid of the cassette compartment D
30. ection on the tape If you want space between the last recording and the new recording use the OREC MUTE button to mute the sound Press gt gt The last point of the previous recording the beginning of the blank section or the beginning of the end ID s located and the tape stops When the end ID is detected the EE indicator lights at the PGM NO display When new recording is made from the position where the end ID s written the end ID is erased automatically Note If the point where you pressed the gt gt button is blank the end search operation will not function When the end ID is written before a blank section The end search operation stops at the beginning of this end ID as described in Fig A Selection B Blank C The position at which the end ID stops D End ID Note on the duration of a blank section The blank section must last for more than 9 seconds for the end search operation to function correctly With the new cassette tape which no recording is made the tape will advance to the end eee DAT cassette tape NH iaa ai Hef IRA a HERSE H oo T Emma ee Ce paaa gt i araia di Neel een anette a i i t 4 f v x Sub Codes In addition to the ordinary audio signals various control codes called sub codes can be recorded on the DAT cassette tapes to ease recording and reproducing operation A The sub codes are recorded B
31. er you cannot shift the position of the program number 1 1 Make sure that the AUTO indicator is off and that the safety tab of the cassette is at the record possible position If the AUTO indicator is lit press the START ID AUTO button to turn off the indicator 2 Press the RENUMBER button during playback or in the stop mode The start ID and program number position of the 2nd selection and the succeeding selections will be shifted toward the head of the tape by about 0 3 of a second When program numbers are written incorrectly the renumber function operates Make sure that the safety tab of the cassette is closed During playback press the START ID ERASE button while the program number to be erased appears on the display That program number is erased The start ID at the same position will also be erased The ERASE indicator flashes while the program number is being searched for and the indicator flashes while the program number is being erased When the program number is erased Playback continues The succeeding program numbers remain unchanged To re arrange the program numbers renumber them as described on page 36 h TAN EER hoe ke 3 START D SANING SP REHEARSAL COHAN pees os a ma The skip ID indicates the beginning of the portion to be skipped When the skip ID is detected during playback the tape skips to the next start ID position and the
32. er activated playback is finished Normally set the TIMER switch to the OFF position If you want to start playback at the preset time every day automatically leave the TIMER switch to the PLAY positron Maintenance Cleaning the Cabinet Clean the cabinet panels and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive and scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine Cleaning the Head Prolonged operation will cause contamination of the head To make the best possible recording and playback we recommend cleaning the head periodically using the DT 10CL cleaning cassette not supplied How to use the cleaning cassette 1 Insert the cleaning cassette as you insert a normai DAT cassette 2 Press gt Press m after about 10 seconds 3 Remove the cleaning cassette without rewinding it 4 Proceed with recording and playback with a normal DAT cassette and check the sound quality Notes on the cleaning cassette e The cleaning cassette cannot be used for recording and playback Do not clean the head with the cleaning cassette more than five times over a short period Cleaning the head continuously for a too long period of time may cause wear to the head Do not rewind the cleaning cassette each time you use it When the cleaning cassette tape is taken up completely rewind it to the beginning and re use it The cleaning cassette can
33. g recording e Writing manually at the desired position during playback Note While the start 1D 1s being written al buttons except the button are not operative Writing Automatically during Recording 1 Make sure that the AUTO indicator is lit If it is not press the START ID AUTO button When turning on the power and inserting a cassette with its safety tab at the record possible position the AUTO indicator lights automatically In timer recording this indicator will be the same as the one before the power s turned off Start IOs will be recorded automatically when the AUTO indicator iights 2 Tostart recording press the eREC button then press the NPAUSE or gt play button When the non signal level lasts for more than 3 seconds and a selection then starts the start ID 1s written automatically for 9 seconds 18 seconds in the long play mode The program number 1s also writter simultaneously Page 34 While a start ID is being written the START IDjindicator flashes on the display i EAER A MOTOR si OTT ET REE T A Why 9 seconds or 18 seconds are necessary for writing a start ID A start ID requires 9 or 18 seconds to allow to be detected when rewinding fast forwarding a tape The speed is 200 times as fast as that of normal tape operation After the start ID is located the tape returns to the beginning of the start ID if necessary and playback starts from the beginning of
34. ght during playback When you press the lt gt gt 1 button instead of the gt play button The nearest start 1D before after the current position is detected and after playing back the first part of that selection for the time you designated the next start ID in the reverse forward direction is located This operation continues until the end of the tape When the MUSIC SCAN is pressed during playback the tape is rewound to the beginning and the music scan starts automatically Various Playback Operations To listen to the beginning of a selection for more than the designated time Press the gt play button while the selection you want to listen to is played back While pressing the gt button the countdown at the MARGIN display stops and the playback of that selection continues To listen to an entire selection Press the MUSIC SCAN button while the selection you want to listen to 1s played back The music scan function s released and the playback of that selection continues m a l Designating the Desired j 1 od E g Selection gs 4 s 6 7 8 9 ae Cocmc By designating the desired program number you can listen to the desired selections directly For this operation the selections must be numbered by the program numbers For how to write the program number see page 34 This operation can be performed only with the remote commander w sit ee io Aart ALS ga 1 Desi
35. gnate the desired program E ES EG PRE p number with the numeric Se 7 button s w 2 PGM NO AMS a Current program number 5 g b Designated program number 2 Press the gt play button E The designated selection s searched r for at high speed and playback starts 4 E from the beginning of that selection 3 a Displayed number is advanced to POMNO 2 the designated number one by one g a b Goes off 7 When you press the numenc button s during play pause mode the deck enters 2 the pause mode at the beginning of the a b designated selection Press the PAUSE a or amp button to resume playback if an incorrect number is designated Before pressing the button press the CLEAR button The displayed program number will be cleared Then designate the correct program number Once the gt button is pressed it is impossible to cancel the designated selection SKIP PLAY vtmae se eed Various Playback Operations Skip Play With this function you can skip the undesired selection which the skip ID is written and listen to the only desired one For this operation the skip ID code s must be written on the tape Press the SKIP PLAY button The SKIP indicator lights During playback the tape skips to the next start ID position automatically when a skip ID is detected and the playback resumes To release the SKIP play mode Press the SKIP PLAY button to turn off the SKIP indicat
36. h a recording has been applied but that no audible sound is recorded A Sound muted section Recording Selection Important When recording be certain that no blank section is left on the tape if blank sections remain on the tape search operations using the AMS buttons for example may take quite a long time or the absolute time is not written correctly Difference between the blank section and sound muted portion When you record a track format is constructed on the recorded area even if the sound is muted during recording On the blank section since no recording is applied there is no track format MEET ee Ge eee ANA AI 1 A Mri n teates nuia te mD Si no L Recording Absolute Time Codes C The absolute time indicates the position of the tape giving the time elapsed from the beginning A ABS time B the position being playing back C selection The absolute time codes correctly written on the tape can be used in various convenient ways during playback Recording absolute time codes When you record the absolute time codes are also written automatically from the beginning of the tape Once the absolute time codes are recorded it cannot be re written With the absolute time you can check the elapsed time from the beginning of the tape Note however that the absolute time codes are not written if you start recording from the middle of blank section No blank sections shoul
37. he cord me jan 1 Note on sound signals When connecting an optical cable to the DIGITAL IN DIGITAL OUT jacks sound signals L R are transmitted together through the cable H were tae or rn RP ee A A et OSEN A rok en i i o E ND ET CET Ce are eee Pi EETA 1 A E T TT a k Bi e fi of ETRE TEL m me op eg et Eor tieaer i ppo 7 tape on 3 Bee bis Yee Ugi se be al ie ba i Pik LINE IN COAXIAL OUT Ca E A a aer COAXIAL IN OPTICAL OUT OPTICAL IN Bea Oem Sta RRS RINE RTT S Meee p ee aa eS gE EFR ei Ee NSN Connecting Cords There are following three types of connecting jacks at the rear of the deck Each type of jack requires a different type of connecting cord For LINE IN OUT analog input output jacks Use the supplied or an optional audio signal connecting cord such as RK C710HS RK C715HS RK C910ES RK C9I15ES etc Note Red plugs and jacks are for the right channel R and white ones for the left channel L For COAXIAL IN digital input jacks Use an optional coaxial connecting cord such as VMC 1ES VMC 10ES etc For OPTICAL IN OUT optical transmission digital input output jacks Use an optional optical cable such as POC 15 POC 10HS etc How to connect the optical cable IJ Remove the cap and plug it in firmly Notes on the optical cable e Do not bend
38. in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment For the customers in Canada This apparatus complies with the Class B limits for radio noise emissions set out in Radio Interference Regulations CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE LEL CRR EE Before using the DAT deck WANING oorsese escrir i a sepa ari Digital audio tape Precautions
39. indicator lights a wa u M o gt oom amam am w RLD d ee b B 36 cj All the indicators go off during recording or playback c The DISPLAY OFF AUTO indicator lights DTA EEEE NARTY AT RT as WMS tL TE I 2 momentarily just before the indicators go T J 4 off B c A When pressing the DISPLAY MODE Toe button except during recording or vate a playback the DISPLAY OFF AUTO indicator lights In this case all the E indicators go oft immediately after kes recording or playback starts To change the brightness of the ae display window While pressing the COUNTER MODE button press one of the numeric buttons 1 im a 2 and 3 on the remote commander The a greater number pressed the darker the z display window becomes a E z a E z Edt pari n Ei F Faa Location and Function of Controls FP Tape operation indicators REG Lights during recording or in the record pause mode Flashes in the record muting mode gt Lights during recording or playback It also lights in the record pause the play pause mode or in the record muting mode it Lights in the record pause mode or in the play pause mode 2 LONG play mode indicator Lights when recording or playback is being performed in the long play mode 2 Time indicator Indicates the tape running time absolute time or remaining time Each time y
40. ing this number you can choose the desired selection directly or program selections in a desired order A Selection B Program number Skip ID This signal can be marked on the selection wherever you wish When the SKIP indicator is lit during playback the deck will skip at high speed from where the skip ID is marked to the next start ID and then playback will start again Record this skip ID at the beginning of portion you want to skip A Selection B Skip ID C Skip to the next start ID D Start ID End ID This signal indicates the end position of a recording 1 When you do not want to listen to the very end of a tape record the end ID at the beginning of the portion you do not want to play When the end ID is detected during playback playback stops and the tape is rewound to the beginning automatically A Selection B When the end ID is detected during playback the tape is automatically rewound to the beginning C End ID ans aan PRAMS Bide he eS A r AS E E KIRLE Sub Codes 2 When recording new material on a recorded tape you can write an end ID at the end of the re recorded portion This will help you easily find the position to start recording the next time when you want to record other material onto the same tape A Selection B Blank C Recorded tape D When recording new material onto the same tape E End ID F Portion where you have not made a second recor
41. ion more accurately than during recording Make sure that the safety tab of the cassette is closed t 1 Press the button to start playback At the desired position i press the START ID WRITE button e n PAs Ee See eS Res pets RISERS gin oa The REHEARSAL indicator lights and the WRITE and START ID indicators flash and the position for 3 seconds Pa i a aml his B z from the point where you pressed the i aa START ID WRITE button is played a back repeatedly rehearsal function sii The beginning of the repeated portion amp a will be the beginning of the start ID Ezg es ee foe ey ee pee aay RD va 2 Press the lt lt or p gt button to po adjust the repeat start point 2 The repeat start point is shifted gt backward with the lt 4 button or z sa Le Ss forward with the me button by about a 0 3 of a second z a The indicator at the MARGIN display na shows how much the repeat start z point is shifted from the point where E tal of tee ats ey beaten Aae 12 you pressed the START ID WRITE KLE ie lope Ene wk Gt oe TE a button at x 3 3 After setting the beginning of the 2 i start ID at the desired point pross z i the START ID WRITE button again 5 The WRITE indicator lights steadily and the start ID is written The i program number is not written in this bai time 5 a When you pressed gt twice g Note on the point where a
42. l C ed ma aE TCE Wye deri Pit O E tit EUA LELEL eT Playback Display Window EX Each time you press COUNTER MODE the counter changes as follows a Absolute time b Remaining time to the end of the whole tape not to the end of the recorded portion c Linear counter tape running tme When playing back a pre recorded tape software remaining time to the end of the recorded portion appears Notes e At the beginning of the tape 33 may appear and immediately go off at the PGM NO indicator position depending on some types of pre recorded tapes 33 stands for beginning e To reset the counter to OM OOS press COUNTER RESET on the remote commander Remaining time does not appear in the following cases immediately after the deck ts set in the playback mode The remaining time will appear about 16 seconds in the standard play mode later e When playback is started from a blank section page 19 the remaining ume may not appear Press the lt lt or Hed button Accuracy of the indicator for the remaining time This unit indicates the remaining time by referring the thickness of the tape So the remaining time may differ from the actual remaining time according to the type of tape REPEAT 1 ALL OG NPN RGR a ete es ae n MRRP EERE Ed Lie Various Playback Operations Repeat Play These functions can be performed only with the remote commande
43. n e During playback no end ID can be written on a blank section e To write the end ID just before a blank section with the end search function perform Writing during Recording described above Make sure that the safety tab of the cassette is closed 1 During playback press END ID WRITE at the desired position The REHEARSAL indicator lights and the WRITE indicator flashes and the portion for 3 seconds to the point where you pressed the END ID WRITE button is played back repeatedly rehearsal function The end of the repeated portion will be the beginning of the end ID 2 Press the lt lt or B button to adjust the repeat end point The repeat end point is shifted backward with the lt 4 button or forward with the button by 0 3 of a second The indicator at the MARGIN display shows how much the repeat end point is shifted from the point where you pressed the END D WRITE button a When you pressed gt twice 3 After setting the beginning of the end ID at the desired point press the END ID WRITE button again The EE and WRITE indicators light and an end ID is written AA i STREET T i 1 n EME TIRIN Note on the point where an end ID is written During rehearsal function an end ID is written at the end of the repeated portion as illustrated a Repeated portion b Point where you pressed END ID WRITE c Selection d 3 seconds e End ID 9 seconds
44. n page 26 and start recording from the point rrr rrr rr pe eee End ID cannot be written during playback The portion where you want to write the end ID is blank Set the deck in the record pause mode by pressing REC then write the end ID rr re Renumbering function does not operate Start ID cannot be erased The portion between the end of a start ID and the beginning of the following start ID is less than 9 seconds 18 seconds in the long play mode long When writing the start IDs manually write so that the intervals between them are more than 9 seconds 18 seconds in the long play mode rrr prey Skip ID cannot be erased End ID cannot be erased Two skip IDs are written continuously The end ID is written at the beginning of the tape The end ID is written immediately after a start ID When writing the skip IDs write so that the intervals between them are more than 1 second 2 seconds in the long play mode Start recording from the beginning of the tape First erase the start ID rr rp aaa 57 Troubleshooting Guide Others Symptom Cause Remedy Tape transport noise seems excessively This situation depends upon the cassette loud in rewind or fastforward mode being used and is not a problem The tape stops running suddenly A defective or damaged cassette has been Press the AOPEN CLOSE button to change inserted the tape Unbalanced left and right volume
45. nserting the cassette do not push the cassette compartment closed Be sure to use the AOPEN CLOSE button On the sampling frequency When a Cassette is inserted and a source program is played back the sampling frequency 48 kHz 44 1 kHz or 32 kHz of the source program appears in the display window To prevent accidental erasure When a recording is made any previously recorded signal wilt be erased automaticatly To prevent accidental erasure set the safety tab to the position shown in the illustration With the hole open rewriting sub Codes cannot be performed A Recording is impossible with the hole open B Recording is possible with the hole covered ite H SE T EMED Motettasn ms cee cee oee tee o wo seater cee was vaneen EANET EEN cE ERR mim a OG m WAONA AED UEIS ARP Ok BOUND 8 Recording Blank Section and Sound Muted Portion With conventional analog audio tapes the tape portion on which no recording ever has been made and the portion on which a recording has been made but the sound is muted are treated the same since no sound can be heard from these portions However with DAT cassette you should know that the two kinds of no sound portions must definitely be distinguished one from the other Blank section Means the portion on which no recording ever has been applied A Blank section Recording Selection Sound muted portion Means the portion on whic
46. nt al E ue rr i ry cas oe 4 oc P i h ca 1m prea t he E i Em etary any oe bes i ph a k w7 rE N E TEE Location and Function of Controls MUSIC SCAN indicator Lights after you press the MUSIC SCAN button to listen to the beginning of each selection successively 3 RMS Random Music Sensor YAMS Automatic Music Sensor indicators Show the number of selections to be skipped ahead or behind in the AMS operation When designating a selection directly by the numeric button and the button the display shows the program number of the target selection while the selection is being searched for When programming the desired selections in the RMS operation 50 the display shows the program number of the selection to be programmed REPEAT indicators REPEAT 1 Lights when a deswed selection is played back repeatedly REPEAT ALL Lights when all the selections are played back repeatedly il SKIP indicator When this indicator 1s lit during playback the portion marked by the skip ID is skipped and playback continues from the next start ID 3 START 1D mode indicators AUTO Lights when the AUTO button 1s pressed to write the start ID automatically WRITE Lights when writing the start ID manually ERASE Lights when erasing the start ID AUTO RENUMBER Lights when renumbering program numbers automatically SHIFT RENUMBER Lights when shifting the start
47. nter to 0 M 00S Resetting the margin of peak level e Changing the display mode aksStcll laremsrctaccla cromm EB Notes on remote control Do not expose the remote sensor on the deck to strong light such as direct sunlight lighting apparatus etc Do not place any obstructions between the remote commander and the remote sensor or else operations will not be performed correctly The controllable range is limited Point the remote commander directly at the remote sensor on the deck e When remote control operation distance becomes shorter the batteries are weak Replace both batteries with new ones To avoid battery leakage When the commander will not be used for a long period of time remove the batteries to avoid damage caused by battery leakage and corrosion Battery life About haif a year of normal operation can be expected when using the Sony SUM 3 NS batteries Location and Function of Controls Display Window B o a r 8 56 e Ir To turn off the display window When the power is turned on the display window also is turned on During recording or playback all display or some parts of the display can be turned off as follows This operation can be performed only with the remote commander Each time you press the DISPLAY MODE button the display changes as follows 4 Normal indicators a Peak level meters and margin indicators go off b The DISPLAY OFF
48. onnect the source equipment to the LINE source signal input to the digital input jack IN jacks The SOPEN CLOSE does not function The OPEN CLOSE does not function Press to stop recording and then press during recording SOPEN CLOSE The sound is not heard from the recorded When recording analog input signals the Adjust the recording level by using the tape recording level is turned down completely REC LEVEL control page 23 When recording the analog input signal The CAUTION indicator lights and no Moisture condenses inside the unit Leave the unit turned on for about an hour button does function page 4 Defective or damaged cassette is inserted Remove the cassette The cassette is removed forcibly from the Turn off the unit and then turn on again cassette compartment Symptom Sub codes cannot be written Cause Insert a cassette tape with its safety tab at the record impossible position Sub Code Operation Remedy Insert a cassette tape with its safety tab at the record possible position Page 18 Start ID cannot be written during recording A new start ID cannot be written within 9 seconds 18 seconds in the long play mode from the end of another start ID Leave at least 9 seconds 18 seconds in the long play mode from the end of another start ID Search function does not operate during playback The start ID is not written correctly The portion between the end of a start I
49. ons for generation when DAT decks are connected via analog input output each other These rules does not apply when you use a DAT deck which does not adopt the Serial Copy Management System 55 Troubleshooting Guide Basic Operation Symptom Cause Remedy The tape is ejected after being loaded The cassette is inserted incorrectly Insert the cassette correctly page 18 The tape does not move For 4 seconds after the power is turned on Wait until the blinking of the 4t indicator the buttons do not function goes oft and then try again The NPAUSE button is activated The 18 Press the PAUSE button to release pause indicator lights The tape is wound completely Press the lt lt or kes button to rewind The sound is not heard Incorrect connections Connect properly pages 15 to 17 Incorrect operation of the connected Operate the amplifier as required by the amplifier deck operation Refer to the operating instructions of the amplifier Recording cannot be made The safety tab of the cassette is open Close the tab of the cassette page 18 Incorrect position of the INPUT selector Set the INPUT selector correctly When recording sound from the equipment connected to the COAXIAL IN or OPTICAL IN jack set the INPUT selector to the COAXIAL or OPT position respectively When recording sound from the equipment connected to the LINE IN jacks set to the ANALOG position The digital copy prohibit signal exists in the C
50. or Auto Play Restarting Playback after Rewinding While pressing the lt 4 button press the button The tape is rewound to the beginning and playback starts automatically Notes If the above operation is done immediately after the cassette is inserted the auto play operation does not function In this case press the button a few seconds after the lt lt button is pressed e The setting of the skip play and repeat play remains even if the power is turned on off ACN at OF a Eii ees a i E a ad YRR iif Trj wt p O1 O Various Playback Operations Random Music Sensor RMS Operation The RMS function allows you to program the desired selections in the desired order For the operation program numbers must be written on the tape This operation can be pertormed only with the remote commander d Designate the desired selection by pressing the numeric button s in the stop mode The selection numbers can be specified from 1 to 99 a Lights eee Sf ae E icai ni Eo of 2 Press the ENTER button 2 3 a Indicates the playing order ccc b The RMS indicator lights after pus ae zA PGM NO AMS m programming the first selection l 7 8 9 3 Repeat step 1 and 2 omc l pea sep A maximum of 60 selections can be programmed Je Press the gt play button The programmed selections are played back in the designated order 2 E aTh amp t i To sto
51. ou press the COUNTER MODE button the display is changed When only the time display appears Shows the tape running time When the REMAINING remaining time indicator appears Shows the remaining time of the tape When the ABS TIME absolute time indicator appears Shows the elapsed time from the beginning of the tape 4 DISPLAY OFF AUTO indicators The DISPLAY OFF indicator lights when peak level meters and margin indicators are turned off The DISPLAY OFF AUTO indicator lights momentarily before all the indicators are turned off 5 CAUTION indicator Lights when moisture condensation occurs If this happens the deck stops functioning automatically 4 6 INPUT selector indicators The DIGITAL IN OPTICAL or DIGITAL IN COAXIAL indicator lights according to the position of the INPUT selector No indicator lights when the INPUT selector is set to the ANALOG position STEP PGM NO indicator Shows the program number of the selection being played When programming the desired selection with the RMS operation 50 the display shows the step number of the programmed selection 11 West 3 ya E z i ce 2 3 5 E Ff 3 gt _ n aoe ks 8 Ce a 2 t pnd A Rady RN oD par kat a R wee ee en en et en ew ee eee tes E pan po e a po ae as a the ai ad tee ro A no ay a dieo TLP AS canes ae ne a a o aa oe
52. p RMS play E e enh ao om Press the button e To check the programmed selections Press the CHECK button on the remote 5 A commander Each time you press the CHECK button the programmed selections appear in the designated order fits L mn en _eo tit b To add a selection to the program Once the RMS play starts you cannot add a selection To add a selection first stop ey the RMS play and program new di selection s by following the procedure described above To delete the selection you programmed last Press the CLEAR button However when checking the programmed selection the CLEAR button cannot be used oe ORM TAPE To cancel the entire program EA eee 2 door ie Soden Sig Jaag In the stop mode Press the button once In the RMS play mode Press the button twice The program is also erased when the power is turned off To the AC outlet Timer REC _ OFF__PLAY mom pu Timer Activated Operation Use a commercially available audio timer to activate recording or playback at a desired time Read the operating instructions for the timer and the amplifier Timer Activated Recording 1 Turnonthe timer 2 Turn on the DAT deck and prepare for recording Follow steps of recording on page 21 3 Set the timer to the desired time Power to the amplifier and to the DAT deck is turned off Leave the power switches of the equipment turned on 4 Set TIMER to REC A
53. position 39 B i be bod oe hs ra Re Mee aye TENE a ja Repi Eora t si aw tend a se te es 5 t as r P fale a pa bey ow zZ is A F z Pe 3 oo a ase _ Foa e be g ie E g gt ar _ e ae E pan pan mS a il S22 2 bei _ g E O hi Location and Function of Controls TI END ID buttons WRITE Press to write the ID signifying the end of playback or recording 40 ERASE Press to erase the end ID 42 8 Remote sensor Receives the signal from the remote commander I COUNTER MODE button Selects the display mode among the absolute time remaining time to the end of whole tape and linear counter tape running time Each time you press the button the display changes sequentially 44 RESET button only with the remote commander Resets the linear counter to OM 00S 44 T INPUT selector Set according to the signal to be recorded 21 ANALOG For recording from the equipment connected to the LINE IN jacks OPT For recording from the equipment connected to the DIGITAL IN OPTICAL jack COAXIAL For recording from the equipment connected to the DIGITAL IN COAXIAL jack M REC MODE selector Normally set to the STANDARD position When this selector is set to the LONG position you can record analog input signals or
54. position Only when recording the E analog input signal Note on the INPUT selector and the REC MODE selector Do not change the position of these selectors after recording starts 7 si aoe a if the cassette is ejected after it has n loaded Check to see if the cassette is inserted correctly Page 18 When the tape is recorded to the end The tape is rewound to the beginning and stops automatically Auto rewind function The auto rewind function is not applied when the TIMER switch is set to the REC position Accuracy of the electronic linear time counter a The linear time counter provided with this e unit is not a clock t The time indicated by the counter may Giffer slightly from the actual recording playback time 3 Should not light Margin Boo x B e 4 2 o MARGIN L awanane ee an enan ap un ama uD a mo C if R aaa S a i d8 Peak level ova Recording if the unit is left in the record pause mode for more than 10 minutes during digital recording The record pause mode will be released automatically and the unit will enter the stop mode The DA indicator appears on the display in this case press the REC to set the unit to record pause mode if the cable is disconnected or the program source is intermitted the digital input signal will be interrupted during digital recording The OPTICAL and i or COAXIAL and a indicato
55. r Playing a Selection Repeatedly Press the REPEAT 1 ALL button on the remote commander while the desired selection is played back The REPEAT 1 indicator appears After the selection is played back the tape is rewound to the beginning of that selection automatically and the playback is repeated To stop playing a selection repeatedly and return to the normal playback Press the REPEAT 1 ALL button twice The REPEAT indicator goes off Note on the end of the repeated portion during the REPEAT 1 play The tape is rewound to the beginning of the selection to be repeated when one of the following is detected e Start ID of the next selection e A blank section of more than 9 seconds End of the tape or end ID Skip ID with SKIP play activated Playing all selections repeatedly During playback press the REPEAT 1 ALL button until the REPEAT ALL indicator appears on the display After the tape is played back to the end it is rewound to the beginning and the playback of all selections is repeated In the RMS play page 50 all the selections programmed are played back repeatedly To stop playing all selections repeatedly and return to the normal playback Press the REPEAT 1 ALL button once The REPEAT indicator goes off Note on the end of the repeated portion during the REPEAT ALL play The tape is rewound to the beginning of the tape when one of the following is detected e End of the tape or end ID e A
56. r display When designating the selection being played back by pressing ke once 0 appears You can designate a selection by pressing the numeric buttons instead of pressing the a a or mi button several times In this case press the lt 4 or PP button after pressing the numeric buttons gel G adda gt nia a w A MUSIC MUSIC SCAN a SCAN 1 i y a Uh ee oe ee eee pee ewe a MARE Fee CPR aS FRE EO PIE arene BER o core s Various Playback Operations With the this function you can listen to the first part of each selection You can designate the scan time up to 15 seconds in steps of a second The scan time is 8 seconds if the scan time is not desingated The designated time remains memorized even if you turn off the unit For this operation the start ID codes must be written on the tape For how to write the start ID codes see page 30 This operation can be performed only with the remote commander 1 inthe stop mode press the MUSIC SCAN button The MUSIC SCAN indicator flashes and the designated scan time is indicated at the MARGIN display To designate the scan time press the lt a or gt gt button while the scan time is indicated at the MARGIN display 2 Press the play button The tape is rewound to the beginning the first part of each selection start ID position is played back for the time you designated sequentially The and START ID Jindicators li
57. r in the stop mode press the START ID ERASE button Make sure that the safety tab of the cassette is closed That start ID is erased The ERASE indicator flashes while the start ID is detected While the start ID is being erased the ERASE indicator lights and the TART iD indicator flashes if you press the START ID ERASE button during the stop mode or while the indicator is not on the display The start ID just before the current position is erased When a start ID is erased If a program number is also written with the start ID the program number will be erased as well at the same time and the succeeding program number remain unchanged In this case re arrange the program number with the renumbering function Page 36 rogram Numbers Program numbers are the codes indicating the selection order Page 28 There are two ways to write program numbers Writing automatically during recording Renumbering automatically during playback or in the stop mode Renumbering function Writing Automatically during Recording When you proceed so that start IDs are written automatically during recording the program numbers are also written Writing program numbers from the beginning of the tape ERIEN 1 Make sure that the AUTO indicator ae po ihn Dei ee a ees he bor are is lit If it is not lit press the START ID AUTO button When turning on the power and inserting a cassette with
58. r of the last selection with the numeric button on the remote commander If you are not aware of the program number press the ka button to check the last program number After checking the program number locate the last point of the previous recording using the end search function aes If the program number of the last selection appears at the PGM NO display you need not to designate the next number a Next program number E va e bia if the next program number is not designated The start IDs will be written but the program numbers will not You can write the program numbers using the renumbering function described on the next page PP eotmMmi re 1 AY PWN NOO me ee 5 Press the PAUSE or play button The program numbers are written conseculively beginning from the designated number at the same position as the start ID i SU LARC RY f HELEN pd tr 8 ARR ar T 35 ni O i a a OS i1 If you record from the beginning to the middle of a tape on which another recording has ever been applied the same program number may be written twice on that tape If you omit designating the next program number when recording from the middie of the tape the succeeding program numbers are not written In such cases with the renumbering function you can renumber the program numbers from the beginning of the tape at a high speed Renumbering Program Num
59. rs flash and the unit will enter record pause mode For about 10 minutes If the digital signal is input again in this period the unit will enter recording mode automatically Recording level adjustment for analog input signals only A The peak level meters have a peak hold function which indicates the peak level of the analog input signal momentarily The MARGIN indicator shows how much margin there is between the peak level of the input audio signal and 0 dB Whenever a signal having a higher level than the displayed one is input the new level replaces the lower one on the MARGIN indicator Turn the REC LEVEL controls so that the OVER segments do not light even at the highest level To reset the margin Press the MARGIN RESET button The margin will become if the level exceeds 0 dB The OVER segments light in red and 0 0 dB flashes If OVER lights steadily tower the recording level so that the peak level meter lights between 12 dB 12 and 0 dB to avoid sound distortion if you keep adjusting the recording level with the unit in the record pause mode If the unit is left in the record pause mode for more than 10 minutes the record pause mode will be released automatically and the unit will enter the stop mode The levels of the input audio signals appear even in the stop mode and you can continue to adjust the recording level The AD DA indicator appears on the display
60. rtion space REC recording Press to enter the record pause mode After pressing this button press the Ispause or EAT SS CE BS SEE EB EL a LERI button Ca E in PHONES jack and LEVEL control tE Insert the headphones plug to this jack B h and turn the control to adjust the He N headphones volume level 43 z a 15 AOPEN CLOSE button i a Press to open or close the cassette i Gea compartment 18 p a This button does not function during ii ek recording or in the record muting mode tah ve Numeric buttons 0 9 and CLEAR Pd R button es Designate the desired program number sais a to be played back before starting 5 5 playback Designate the desired ad peo number in the record pause mode the par mv program number is written a PA consecutively from the designated Kd number 35 a mo Press the CLEAR button to cancel the zy sa program number which has been a mistakenly entered ei vath 3 Rin oR Pe t REA a i ae BAL LEN Gat M a Location and Function of Controls M DISPLAY MODE button Changes the display mode 10 MARGIN RESET button Press to reset the margin of peak level appears at the MARGIN display 23 19 REPEAT 1 ALL button Press to play a desired portion repeatedly Each time you press the button the indicator changes as follows REPEAT 1 gt REPEAT ALL off 45 MUSIC SCAN button Press to listen to the beginning of each selection s
61. sceutenesseedesonses sand EATA n E a Gea 49 Auto play restarting playback after rewinding ceeeee 49 Random music sensor RMS operation cscscsscsecrsenreeee 50 Timer activated operation eseseesssososesesesosorosssorsreresssseseesososose 51 Timer activated recording eseesesessorssrossesesesrisesrerersosserercsresesee 51 Timer activated playback ssesesesesesoseseseseorsresesesoseseserereseecsesos 52 Additional Information Maintenance esseere E E I AASS 53 Cleaning the cabinet eseesesesresessossssesssreseesesessterssosessesiseesesoe 53 Cleaning the head 0 sessosisssisensissaeiseriessssicssseiiiirisra so 53 Guide to the serial copy management System s s sesseserosesesrsrsse 54 Troubleshooting guide esssssessssesssososesesesssoseseevoreeosesoronesesesesesse 56 SPOCHICANIONS ssscdascceessnsssnsed soneusonsovsssasestunsvevsssdsocesssasndsreneveoeceveeve 59 Digital Audio Tape DAT Digital Audio Tape is a new recording system which digitalizes the audio signa and records it on a DAT cassette tape DAT records the audio signal oy converting the analog sound into a digital signal This converting system is called the PCM Pulse Code Modulation and its accurate processing of the audio signal allows recording playback with lower wow and flutter wider dynamic range lower distortion rate and superb signal to noise ratio In addition various control codes calls sub codes can
62. t Press the PAUSE button To release pause and restart playback Press the PAUSE or play button To remove the cassette Press the 2OPEN CLOSE button To rewind or fast forward the tape Stop the tape and press the ta or p gt button To advance the tape cue with hearing the tape sound Press the gt button during playback To rewind the tape review with hearing the tape sound Press the lt 4 button during playback Sound is heard while the button is pressed Release the button at the desired point Playback resumes The speed of the tape increases about 4 seconds after the cue or review starts aer EREINEN pE N RER EE OPEN CLOSE w P ete mete thd sive ae p a Kafr p i j On the volume adjustment Compared with the analog audio cassette tape a digital audio tape contains less tape hiss noise So be sure to turn down the volume before playback Adjusting the headphones volume Use the LEVEL control When the tape is played back to its end The tape will be rewound to the beginning and stop automatically if tape noise exists or sound quality has deteriorated The head may be contaminated Clean the head using a cleaning cassette See page 53 E SLES Ea Lt Ai be see pry Le a EE Ni TuT uR ioa song ETER LANET et re a ABS TIME 7 m Du dH i COUNTER MODE REMAINING MI Pi y Iu LI Liu LI Lis COUNTER MODE of a
63. t the preset time the power is supplied and recording starts after about 4 seconds The AUTO indicator will be the same as the one before the power of the DAT deck is turned off When the AUTO indicator lights start IDs will be written during recording When timer activated recording is finished Be sure to set the TIMER switch to the OFF position Precautions If the TIMER switch is left at the REC position recording will start when the power is turned on the next time and the tape contents will be erased e In timer recording the TIMER switch is set to the REC position the auto rewind function will not be activated even if the tape is fully taken up The tape stops without being rewound so that recording will not be performed over the previously recorded material e Be sure to activate timer recording with the cassette inserted properly in the cassette compartment With the cassette compartment lid opened timer recording will not function Amplifier To the AC outlet Timer 4 REC OFF PLAY gt 52 wd Timer Activated Piayback T Turn on the timer 2 Turn on the DAT deck and insert the cassette 3 Set the timer to the desired time Power to the amplitier and to the DAT deck is turned off Leave the power switches of the equipment turned on 4 Set the TIMER switch to the PLAY position At the preset time the power is supphed and playback starts after about 4 seconds When tim
64. te Commander A O POWER button Turns the power on and off 2 TIMER switch Normally set to the OFF position When recording or playing back at the desired time using a commercially available audio timer set to the REC position or the PLAY position respectively 51 3 Cassette compartment Insert a cassette with the window side up and the safety tab facing you 18 4 START ID buttons AUTO Press to turn on and off the AUTO indicator When the AUTO indicator is lit the start ID will automatically be written during recording When the AUTO indicator is not lit press the START ID WRITE button at the point where you want to write a start ID 30 WRITE Press to write the start ID at the desired point during recording or playback 31 ERASE Press to erase a start ID When a start ID and a program number are written on the tape both codes are simultaneously erased by pressing this button 33 RENUMBER Press to renumber all programs on the tape When only the Start IDs are written pressing this button will insert the proper program numbers beginning with 1 The tape will rewind and start from the beginning to accomplish this function 36 5 Display window 6 SKIP ID buttons WRITE Press at the beginning of the portion you may wish to skip later A skip ID will be written from the point where you pressed this button 38 ERASE Press to erase the nearest skip ID which is before the current
65. te meters for each left and right channel These meters have a peak hold function which indicates the peak level momentarily 1 Location and Function of Controls E Rear Panel Jacks 7 LINE IN line input jacks phono jack Connect to the recording outputs of an amplifier Signals supplied by the amplifier can be recorded using the sampling frequency of 48 kHz in the standard play mode or 32 kHz in the long play mode BE YT Te kes ere T Fi te i meha ane f r f 2 LINE OUT line output jacks phono jack Connect to the DAT or tape inputs of an amplifier The playback signal of this deck will be output mo gy 3 COAXIAL OPTICAL DIGITAL IN digitat input jacks coaxial phono jack optical jack Connect to the digital outputs of an amplifier having a built in D A converter or other digital source such as a CD player for digital to digital recording a Vay 4 OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT digital output yack optical jack Connect to the digital inputs of an amplifier having a built in D A converter or another DAT deck for playback of a DAT cassette or digital to digital recording PT eee Notes on connection Use the connecting cords specified in the illustrations Turn off the power for all equipments before making connections Be sure to insert the plugs firmly into the jacks Loose connections may cause hum and noise When unplugging grasp the plug and not t
66. uccessively 47 SKIP PLAY button Press to activate the skip ID code function The portion of the tape previously marked will be skipped 49 RMS play buttons ENTER To program the selections in a desired order press this button after pressing the numeric buttons 50 CHECK Press to check the programmed contents 50 a t gt Tass ea PEL AUT A RB 2 Re ELT Insert two size AA R6 batteries with correct polarity and close the lid ike Re K a HRS ti Bi Be eh nis UAE 3 ka ee bese cule fie EEEE A ar N r f tists tee SEER SET St Location and Function of Controls Remote Commander Operation Each button on the remote commander functions in the same way as those having the same name on the front panel However the following operations cannot be performed using the remote commander Use the front panel controls instead Turning the power on and off Selecting digital optical coaxial analog input source e Adjusting the recording level and balance Adjusting the headphones level Setting the timer recording playback Selecting the record mode standard or long e Writing and erasing a start ID skip ID and end ID The following operations can be performed only with the remote commander e Repeat play Skip play RMS play RMS Random Music Sensor e Designating and canceling a program number e Resetting the linear cou
67. ue to a revolutionary new transport mechanism cassette loading time has been significantly reduced Excellent sound quality 1 bit A D converter For the A D converter section which converts analog input signals to digital signals the unit employs a 1 bit A D converter which theoretically generates no zero cross distortion for a clear elegant sound quality Pulse D A converter Superior playback performance is achieved with a pulse D A converter Rich variety of subcode information This unit can record subcode information such as Start IDs program numbers Skip Os and absolute time data enabling you to quickly locate tunes and display the playback time tn the same manner as when playing compact discs Post edit recording of sub codes You can record or rewrite the following sub codes after the audio signal recording has been completed Start ID Signifies the beginning of a selection Program number Gives a number to the selection Skip ID Signifies the beginning of a portion to be skipped End ID Signifies the end position of recording playback Since sub codes are written on the tape separately from audio signals the audio signals are not alfected fee ante st tee ah a tt semap ost ou tir Nahe wta E de o oom FAN tee he Sota mae 8 e R gt i m ot RTS e anI we A D Dag n a Location and Function of Controls Refer to the pages indicated in parenthesis for details Front Panel Remo

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