Sony TC-WR350Z User's Manual
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1. please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for models TC WE405 TC WR661 and TC WR350Z Check your model number by looking at the rear panel of your tape deck In this manual the TC WE405 is the model used for illustration purposes Any difference in operation is clearly indicated in the text for example TC WE405 only Type of differences a WE405 WR661 Feature WR350Z Dolby HX PRO PHONES jack Convention The following icon is used in this manual ule se Indicates hints and tips for making the task easier TABLE OF CONTENTS Getting Started Unpacking 4 Hooking Up the System 4 Playing a Tape 5 Recording on a Tape 6 Advanced Recording Operations Adjusting the Recording Level Automatically Auto Rec Level 8 Fading In and Out Fader 9 Dubbing a Tape 9 Inserting a Blank Space During Recording Record Muting 10 Additional Information Precautions 11 Notes on Cassette Tapes 11 Cleaning 12 Troubleshooting 13 Specifications 14 Index 15 Getting Started Unpacking Check that you received the following items e Audio connecting cords 2 Hooking Up the System This section describes how to hook up the tape deck to an amplifier Be sure to turn off the power of each component before making the connections To purchasers of the TC WR661 For information on connecting your2. Basic Operations Playing a Tape C QE Co information Turn on the amplifier and select the tape deck position You can use either deck for playback eg To locate the beginning of 2 Press POWER and then press amp a tape and start playback and insert a cassette automatically Auto Play Press lt lt while holding down D gt For the reverse side press B while holding down lt See page 4 for hookup 1 With the side you want to play facing you with the Dolby NR system Set DOLBY NR to the same To play back Set to position that the tape was To play a tape recorded 3 Set DIRECTION Saad One side only z recorded in B or C Both sides continuously co What is the Dolby NR system The Dolby NR noise The deck automatically stops after playing back five times reduction system eliminates Both decks in succession RELAY tape hiss noise by boosting low level signals in the high frequency range during Press D gt record me then JO wering The deck starts playing Adjust the volume on the amplifier them during playback Type C provides greater noise reduction than type B To Press ule Q You can connect the headphones to PHONES TC WE405 only Start playback from the reverse side lt 1 Stop playing E Dolby noise reduction Pause deck B only PAUSE II Press the button again to manufactured
3. 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 CAUTION 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 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 NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM For TC WR661 The mains lead plug of TC WR661 is a 2 pin type designed to be connected only to TA AV561 Do not connect this plug to any other system or mains supply Welcome Thank you for purchasing the Sony Stereo Cassette Deck Before operating the unit
4. deck A then stop the tape 3 Press PAUSE I to resume dubbing SS eee ee eS eral Inserting a Blank Space During Recording Record Muting You can insert a blank space of 4 seconds between each track or erase unwanted portions on a tape PAUSE II REC MUTEO gt L Start recording 2 Press REC MUTE O where you want to insert a blank space REC flashes in the display and a blank is recorded on the tape After 4 seconds Il lights up and the tape deck changes to recording pause 3 Press PAUSE Il or D gt to resume recording Q If you want to insert a blank space longer than 4 seconds Hold down REC MUTE O as long as you want After 4 seconds REC flashes faster When you release REC MUTE O I lights up and the tape deck changes to recording pause Press PAUSE IH or D gt to resume recording Additional Information O E SL a ee E Precautions On safety e Do not disassemble the cabinet this may result in an electrical shock Refer servicing to qualified personnel only e Should any solid object or liquid fall into the cabinet unplug the tape deck and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further On power sources e Before operating the tape deck check that the operating voltage of the tape deck is identical with your local power supply The operating voltage is indicated on the nameplate at the rear of the tape deck e If you are not going to
5. under license resume play from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Fast forward or rewind PP or lt 4 when the deck is stopped Take out the cassette amp after stopping playing DOLBY and the double D symbol D0 are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation suoi eiado diseg Basic Operations Recording on a Tape See page 4 for hookup information e Use deck B on your right hand side for recording e See Dubbing a Tape page 9 to make a copy of the tape Note When deck B is recording or in recording pause all buttons on deck A do not work Turn on the amplifier and play the program source you want to record Press POWER and then press amp and insert a cassette into deck B With the side you want to record facing you Set DIRECTION To record on Set to Only one side Both sides co Recording stops when the tape reaches the end of reverse side Press REC gt lights up for recording on the side facing you If it doesn t press E gt once The tape deck automatically adjusts the recording level see page 8 After the AUTO indicator lights up continuously stop playing the program source If you wish to adjust the recording level manually see To adjust the recording level manually on page 7 Basic Operations Q To protect recordings against accidental erasure
6. work gt There has been a power failure or the power cord has been disconnected during tape operation Reconnect the power There is a short break in sound output during playback gt You pressed PP lt 4 or E on one deck while the other deck was playing Or you pressed PAUSE II D gt or lt I on deck B while deck A was playing 13 14 Additional Information Specifications System Recording system 4 track 2 channel stereo Fast winding time approx 180 sec with Sony C 60 cassette Bias AC bias Signal to noise ratio at peak level and weighted with Dolby NR off Type I tape Sony Type I NORMAL 55 dB Type II tape Sony Type II HIGH 57 dB Type IV tape Sony Type IV METAL 58 dB S N ratio improvement approximate values With Dolby B NR on 5 dB at 1 kHz 10 dB at 5 kHz With Dolby C NR on 15 dB at 500 Hz 20 dB at 1 kHz Harmonic distortion 0 4 with Type I tape Sony Type I NORMAL 160 nWb m 315 Hz 3rd H D 1 8 with Type IV tape Sony Type IV METAL 250 nWb m 315 Hz 3rd H D Frequency response Dolby NR off Type I tape Sony Type I NORMAL 30 16 000 Hz 3 dB IEC Type II tape Sony Type II HIGH 30 17 000 Hz 3 dB IEC Type IV tape Sony Type IV METAL 30 19 000 Hz 3 dB IEC 30 13 000 Hz 3 dB 4 dB recording Type I tape Sony Type I NORMAL 20 17 000 Hz 6 dB Type II tape Sony Type II HIGH 20 18 000 Hz 6 dB Type IV tape Sony Type IV MET
7. AL 20 20 000 Hz 6 dB Wow and flutter 0 15 W Peak IEC 0 1 W RMS NAB 0 2 W Peak DIN Inputs Line inputs phono jacks Sensitivity 0 16 V Input impedance 47 kilohms Outputs Line outputs phono jacks Rated output level 0 5 V at a load impedance of 47 kilohms Load impedance Over 10 kilohms Headphones stereo phone jack TC WE405 only Output level 0 25 mW at a load impedance of 32 ohms General Power requirements Where purchased Power requirements U S A and Canada 120 V AC 60 Hz U K and Continental Europe 220 230 V AC 50 60 Hz Australia 240 V AC 50 60 Hz TC WE405 WR350Z 120 220 240 V AC 50 60 Hz TC WR661 120 220 230 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Other countries Power consumption 18 W Dimensions approx w h d 430 x 120 x 305 mm w h d 17 x 43 1 x 121 inches including projecting parts and controls Mass approx 3 8 kg 8 lbs 7 oz Supplied accessories Audio connecting cords 2 phono plugs 2 phono plugs 2 Optional accessory Remote commander RM J910 For more information on the availability of the remote commander contact your nearest Sony dealer Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Index A B Adjusting recording level automatically See Auto rec level recording level manually 7 volume 5 Audio connecting cord 4 14 Auto play 5 Auto rec level 8 Cassette See Tape Cleaning cabinet 11 hea
8. Break out the record protect tab s see page 11 The Dolby HX PRO system automatically works during recording TC WE405 only Distortion and noise in the high frequency response are reduced to produce high quality sound that can be enjoyed even during playback on other tape decks HX Pro headroom extension originated by Bang amp Olufsen and manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation DOLBY the double D symbol OO and HX PRO are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Press PAUSE H or Recording starts 6 Start playing the program source To Press Stop recording a Start recording from the reverse side lt twice in Step 5 Pause PAUSE II Press the button again to resume recording Take out the cassette amp after stopping recording Use these switches controls to perform additional operations DOLBY NR REC LEVEL To record with the Dolby NR system Set DOLBY NR to B or C before you start recording To adjust the recording level manually After pressing REC in Step 4 on page 6 turn jeco 00 00 10k 0k 8 Ce l l e e REC LEVEL so that the peak level meters reach Ree ee the recommended level for the corresponding x For type l or tape type After completing the adjustment stop type II tape playing the program source then continue the procedure from Step 5 For ty
9. S O NY 3 860 243 11 1 Stereo Cassette Deck Operating Instructions TC WE405 TC WR661 TC WR350Z 1997 by Sony Corporation To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture For the customers in the United States RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN M 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 AN This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons A This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit Record these numbers in the spaces provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No INFORMATION 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 in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
10. assette Tapes To protect a recording on side A or B Break out the respective tab Side A Tab for side B Q Tab for side A To record on a tape with a missing record protect tab Cover the respective tab hole with adhesive tape When you are using a type II or type IV tape be careful not to cover the detector slots that the deck uses to determine the tape type Type Il Detector slots Detector slots On tapes longer than 90 minutes We do not recommend the use of tapes longer than 90 minutes except for a long continuous recording or playback They are very thin and tend to stretch easily On handling cassettes e To prevent the heads and tape path from getting dirty avoid touching the tape surface of a cassette e Place cassettes away from equipment with magnets such as speakers and amplifiers which may cause tape distortion or erase the recordings e Do not expose cassettes to direct sunlight extremely cold temperature or moisture 11 12 Additional Information EEE Cleaning Head assembly of deck B Pinch rollers Capastans AE Erasing head Recording playback head Cleaning the heads and tape path Clean the heads and tape path of the tape deck after every 10 hours of operation to guard against e low quality sound e a decrease in sound level e excessive wow or flutter e sound dropout e incomplete erasure e impairment of recording function To en
11. ds and tape path 12 Connecting See Hooking up Dolby HX PRO system 7 Dolby NR system 5 7 Dubbing high speed dubbing 9 normal speed dubbing 9 10 only specific portions 10 Fader 9 Fading in See Fader out See Fader H I J K L M N O Heads cleaning 12 demagnetizing 12 Hooking up hookups 4 overview 4 Insert blank space 10 cassette 5 6 P Q R S Playing auto play 5 basic play 5 Recording 6 Record muting 10 Specifications 14 T U V W X Y Z Tape ejecting 5 7 notes 11 path cleaning 12 protect the recording 11 type 11 Troubleshooting 13 Unpacking 4 Names of Controls Buttons ARL automatic recording level adjustment 8 amp eject 5 7 12 13 HIGH NORMAL 9 PAUSE Ill 5 7 10 13 REC recording 6 8 REC MUTE record muting O 10 E stop 5 7 10 13 gt forward play 5 10 13 lt 1 reverse play 5 7 9 13 PP 44 fast forwarding and rewinding 5 13 Switches DIRECTION 5 6 9 DOLBY NR 5 7 10 13 POWER 5 6 Controls REC recording LEVEL 7 9 Jacks LINEIN 4 LINE OUT 4 PHONES 5 Others AUTO indicator 6 8 9 Cassette holder 5 6 12 Peak level meters 7 15 Sony Corporation Printed in China
12. e adjusted properly due to excessive noise in the program source tThe program source level is too low and the recording level does not increase During a quiet passage in a program source such as classical music the recording level may not increase for some time If a high sound level is expected later on in the track play that portion first so that the right adjustment can be obtained tThe recording level does not decrease for a long time The Auto Rec Level function may not work properly when you try to record sound produced by a graphic equalizer that has extremely high level signals To record with the optimum recording level e To prevent changes in the recording level after recording starts press REC while playing the highest sound level portion of the program source to be recorded The result is a more natural sounding recording e If you play the entire program source after the AUTO indicator has stopped flashing and is lit continuously the deck will set the recording level for the portion of the program source with the highest signal level Recording level setting remains even after the recording has ended After you have finished recording with the Auto Rec Level function the AUTO indicator remains on and the recording level setting remains the same To cancel the setting do one of the following e Press ARL to turn off the AUTO indicator e Turn REC LEVEL e Turn the deck off Fading In and Out Fader Y
13. ly of playback on deck A RELAY Recording on the reverse side on deck B starts simultaneously with playback of the reverse side on deck A 3 Select the dubbing speed To select Press HIGH NORMAL Normal speed Once High speed Twice HIGH or NORM appears in the display The tape deck changes to dubbing standby 4 Select the side from which to start dubbing To record from Press The front side Se The reverse side lt 1 5 Press PAUSE I to start dubbing To stop dubbing During Press Normal speed dubbing E on deck B High speed dubbing H on either deck 10 Advanced Recording Operations Ke During high speed dubbing Only W is operative Q You don t have to adjust the recording level or select the Dolby NR system during dubbing Dubbing is automatically performed with the same recording level and Dolby NR system as the original in deck A If however you want to monitor the sound during normal speed dubbing set DOLBY NR to match the tape in deck A see page 5 Note If a TV set is placed near the tape deck noise may occur during high speed dubbing In that case turn the television set off or move it away from the tape deck Dubbing only specific portions You can do this only during the normal speed dubbing T Press M on deck A at the portion you want to skip Deck B changes to recording pause 2 Locate the point you want to resume recording on
14. ou can gradually increase the recording level at the beginning of a recording fade in or gradually decrease the recording level at the end of a recording fade out It is convenient to use this function for example when the tape reaches to its end and you don t want the track to be cut off abruptly You can do fade in or out recording only when you have adjusted the recording level manually see page 7 FADER To Do the following Fade in 1 Follow Steps 1 to 4 of Recording on a Tape on page 6 2 Press FADER During fade in the AUTO indicator flashes then goes off when the fade in has completed Fade out Press FADER when you want to start fading out while recording When the fade out has completed REC flashes in the display and the deck pauses Note Fade in or fade out is not possible when REC LEVEL is set to 0 minimum Advanced Recording Operations Dubbing a Tape You can copy a tape in deck A to a tape in deck B at normal or high speed M PAUSEII HIGH NORMAL DIRECTION lt J 1 Insert the recorded cassette into deck A anda blank cassette into deck B Make sure the record protect tabs on the cassette in deck B have not been removed 2 Select the side s to be recorded on Set DIRECTION to To record on One side Both sides Co Recording on the reverse side on deck B starts independent
15. pe IV tape suoi eJ do 2Iseg Advanced Recording Operations Adjusting the Recording Level Automatically Auto Rec Level The Auto Rec Level function automatically measures the peak signal level and adjusts the recording level accordingly PAUSE II REC gt I Follow Steps 1 to 3 of Recording on a Tape on page 6 Make sure that record protect tabs on the cassette have not been removed 2 Press REC The AUTO indicator flashes and the deck automatically adjusts the recording level The AUTO indicator lights up continuously after the recording level has been adjusted 3 Press PAUSE II or D gt Recording starts To cancel the Auto Rec Level function Press ARL or turn REC LEVEL so that the AUTO indicator goes off If you do either of these during recording recording will continue but with the Auto Rec Level function turned off To stop recording Press W Q What is the Auto Rec Level function The Auto Rec Level function automatically sets the recording level according to the peak signal level of the program source While the AUTO indicator is flashing the deck sets the recording level as high as possible without causing distortion If the signal level rises excessively after the start of recording the deck gradually decreases the recording level 1 Y You should adjust the recording level manually with REC LEVEL in the following cases tThe recording level cannot b
16. s correct gt Check that the tape deck connections are secure gt The heads and tape path are dirty Clean them see page 12 gt The recording playback head is magnetized Demagnetize it see page 12 There is excessive wow flutter or sound drop out gt The capstans and pinch rollers are dirty Clean them see page 12 There is a decrease in sound level sound drop out or poor reproduction of high frequencies The tape does not erase completely Noise increases gt The recording playback or erasing head and tape path are dirty Clean them see page 12 gt The recording playback or erasing head is magnetized Demagnetize it see page 12 There is hum or noise gt The tape deck is placed near a TV or VCR Move the tape deck away from the TV or VCR gt The tape deck is placed on or under the amplifier Move the tape deck away from the amplifier There is an unbalanced tone gt Check that DOLBY NR position is the same as when the tape was recorded gt The tape deck is placed near a TV or VCR Move the tape deck away from the TV or VCR The tape stops before the tape has been fully rewound gt The tape is slack Take up the tape slack gt The cassette shell is bent Use another cassette Additional Information There is excessively loud tape transport noise during fast forwarding or rewinding gt This noise is caused by the cassette and is not a mechanical problem amp does not
17. sure better recording we recommend that you clean the heads and tape path before every recording 1 Press 4 to open the cassette holder Grasp the front cover on both sides and gently lift to remove it 2 With the tape deck turned off wipe the heads the pinch rollers and the capstans with a cotton swab slightly moistened with alcohol or a commercially available cleaning fluid for tape decks 3 Replace the front cover Demagnetizing the heads After 20 to 30 hours of use or when you notice a hissing sound or loss of high frequencies demagnetize the heads with a commercially available demagnetizer for tape decks Please refer to the instructions of the demagnetizer Troubleshooting If you ve experienced any of the following difficulties while using the tape deck use this troubleshooting guide to help you remedy the problem Should the problem persist consult your nearest Sony dealer The function buttons do not work gt The tape deck has been just turned on and does not operate for about 3 seconds Wait until Hl stops flashing gt Check that the cassette is inserted correctly and the cassette holder is closed completely The tape deck does not play or record gt There is no cassette in the cassette holder gt The tape has come to the end gt The tape is slack Take up the tape slack gt The record protect tab has been removed from the cassette see page 11 gt Make sure the amplifier setting i
18. tape deck to the TA AV561 Amplifier refer to the Operating Instructions included with the TA A V561 To purchasers of the TC WE405 or WR350Z Follow the instructions below to connect your tape deck to an amplifier TC WE405 WR350Z to LINE IN to LINE OUT gt to an AC outlet to REC OUT to TAPE IN Amplifier gt toa wall outlet Hookups When connecting an audio connecting cord be sure to match the color coded cord to the appropriate jacks on the components Red right to Red and White left to White Be sure to make connections firmly to avoid hum and noise Connect the tape deck to the amplifier as shown below Tape deck Amplifier A TAPE REC OUT IN Signal flow Setting the voltage selector only on models supplied with a voltage selector Check that the voltage selector on the rear panel of the tape deck is set to the local power line voltage If not set the selector to the correct position using a screwdriver before connecting the AC power cord to an AC outlet TC WE405 VOLTAGE 220V 240V 120V Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet TC W R661 VOLTAGE 220V 230 240V 120V Where do I go next Now you re ready to use your tape deck For basic operations go to pages 5 to 7 for advanced operations go to the sections starting from page 8
19. use the tape deck for a long time be sure to disconnect the tape deck from the wall outlet To disconnect the AC power cord grasp the plug itself never pull the cord e AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop On operation e Because of a safety mechanism the function buttons will not operate if the cassette holder is not completely closed if there is no cassette in the cassette holder or if a cassette has been incorrectly inserted into the cassette holder e Be sure to stop the tape before turning off the tape deck Otherwise the tape may be damaged On placement e Place the tape deck in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build up in the tape deck e Do not place the tape deck on a soft surface such as a rug that might block the ventilation holes on the bottom ina location near heat sources ina place subject to direct sunlight in an inclined position ina place subject to excessive dust or mechanical shock On cleaning the tape deck Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as alcohol or benzine For the customers in the United States For detailed safety precautions see the leaflet IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS If you have any questions or problems concerning your tape deck please consult your nearest Sony dealer Notes on C
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