Sony TC-TX595 User's Manual
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1. TC TX595rear panel Mains lead DHC MD333 rear panel Connection to the DHC MD373 595 Firmly connect the AU BUS connecting cable to the system cable adapter TC TX595 Adapter Peel away the seal paper from the back of the system cable adapter and secure the adapter to the DHC MD373 595 Position the adapter so that it does not interfere with the audio connecting cords TC TX595 Position the adapter so that it does not cover the ventilation slits DHC MD373 continued Hooking up the system continued Firmly connect the system cable adapter to the tape control jack on the DHC MD373 595 TC TX595 DHC MD373 Insert the connector firmly all the way Note The system cable adapter is used to connect the AU BUS connecting cable for exchanging signals between the tape deck and the DHC MD373 595 If you do not connect the system cable adapter and the AU BUS connecting cable firmly the tape deck and DHC MD373 595 may not operate correctly Connection to the DHC MD313 333 4 Firmly connect the AU BUS connecting cable to the AU BUS jack on the DHC MD313 333 TC TX595 Insert the connector firmly all the way Note The AU BUS conne2. and flutter Input Output General Power requirements European countries model Other models Power consumption Dimensions Mass Supplied accessories 4 track 2 channel stereo DOLBY NR OFF 50 14 000 Hz 3 dB using Sony TYPE I cassettes 50 15 000 Hz 3 dB using Sony TYPE II cassettes 0 13 W Peak IEC 0 07 W RMS NAB 0 2 W Peak DIN TAPE IN phono jacks impedance 47 kilohms TAPE OUT phono jacks voltage 550 mV impedance 47 kilohms 220 230 V AC 50 60 Hz 110 120 V or 220 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Adjustable with the voltage selector 12W Approx 215 x 60 x 230 mm w h d incl projecting parts and controls Approx 2 5 kg Audio connecting cords 2 System cable adapter 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 15 Sony Piine http Awww world sony com Sony Corporation Printed in China
3. 333 only Inserting the tape when the power is off automatically turns on the tape deck only Press Vo power on the stereo system to turn on the stereo system You can switch from another source to the tape deck just by pressing D gt or lt Automatic Source Selection To start playing automatically from the beginning of the tape after fast winding Auto Play press D gt while holding down lt 4 for the top side or press J while holding down P for the bottom side To listen to a tape recorded with the Dolby noise reduction system set DOLBY NR to ON Using the timer function on the stereo system you can wake up to music at a preset time For details refer to Wake up to music in the stereo system operating instructions When you set the Wake up timer DOLBY NR must be set on the tape deck Note The AMS feature may not work in the following cases the blank space between tracks is four seconds or less the sound source recorded on the right channel is different from that on the left channel as with a KARAOKE tape low volume or low sound continues for a long time the TV is too close to the tape deck 10 Recording a CD CD TAPE Synchro Recording The CD SYNC button lets you record from a CD to a tape easily You can use TYPE I normal or TYPE II CrO2 tape since the tape deck automatically detects the tape type Tape deck TC TX595 2 gt 6 DO
4. LBY NR 4 Cassette lt I indicator This tape deck is equipped with the Dolby B type noise reduction system 1 Press 1 power on the stereo system to turn on the stereo system The tape deck turns on automatically 2 Insert a blank tape With the side you want to record on facing up 3 Place a CD on the disc tray of the CD player of the stereo system 4 Set DIRECTION to to record on one side Set it to C to record on both sides If you select both sides recording and the tape reaches the end of the top side part way through a track the entire track is recorded again from the beginning of the bottom side 5 Press CD SYNC on the tape deck The tape deck stands by for recording and the CD player stands by for playback The indicators on the CD SYNC REC D gt for the top side and 01 buttons light up If you want to record starting from the bottom side press lt 1 for the bottom side so the indicator on the lt button lights up 6 Press 00 on the tape deck Recording starts If the tape reaches the end of the top side part way through a track the tape rewinds and the track is recorded again from its start After that recording starts with that track from the beginning of the bottom side during both sides recording or recording stops during one side recording To stop recording Press W on the tape deck Tips When you press I O power on the tape deck only the tape deck turns on Pre
5. PE B on the remote To play the bottom side press TAPE D gt or TAPE B again For DHC MD3 13 333 press lt Other operations To Do this Stop playing Press W Pause Press 00 Press again to resume playing Fast forward Press W then gt for the top side Press W then lt 4 for the bottom side Rewind Press W then lt 4 for the top side Press W then P gt for the bottom side Find the succeeding track AMS Press gt for the top side during playback Press lt 4 for the bottom side during playback Find the preceding track AMS Press lt 4 for the top side during playback Press gt for the bottom side during playback Remove the cassette Press amp on the tape deck Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME on the stereo system You cannot use the remote supplied with DHC MDS595 The Automatic Music Sensor AMS feature detects a blank space of more than four seconds between tracks to locate tracks quickly Tips When you press I O power on the tape deck only the tape deck turns on Press I o power on the stereo system to turn on the stereo system The cassette indicator lights up in red when a cassette is inserted and goes off when no cassette is inserted Pressing gt or lt 1 when the tape deck is off automatically turns on the tape deck and starts playing a tape if there is a cassette inserted One Touch Play DHC MD3 13
6. S ONY 4 231 016 11 1 Stereo Cassette Deck Operating Instructions TC TX595 2000 by Sony Corporation This system is equipped with the Dolby B type noise reduction system Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories The TC TX595 tape deck is designed for the stereo systems listed below e DHC MD313 e DHC MD333 e DHC MD373 e DHC MDS595 Connect the tape deck to DHC MD373 595 using audio connecting cords and the system cable adapter see page 4 Connect the tape deck to DHC MD313 333 using audio connecting cords and the AU BUS connecting cable see page 5 The illustrations in these operating instructions describe the tape deck connections based on the DHC MD333 373 Auto Power On Off The tape deck power is tied with the stereo system see page 11 CD TAPE Synchro Recording You can easily record a CD onto a tape see page 10 However you cannot perform Fade Synchro recording with the DHC MD373 595 see page 11 One Touch Play DHC MD313 333 only Pressing gt or lt I on the tape deck when the tape deck is off automatically turns on the tape deck and the stereo system and starts playing a tape if a cassette is inserted see page 9 Automatic Source Selection You can switch from another source to the tape deck and start playing a tape just by pressing D gt or lt on the tape deck see page 9 Tim
7. a tape permanently To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded over break off the cassette tab from side A or B as illustrated mee z 2 Skane Tab of side B Tab of side A Side A Break off the cassette tab of side A If you later want to reuse the tape for recording cover the broken tab with adhesive tape However be careful not to cover the detector slots which allow the tape player to automatically detect the type of tape Se Detector slots Cleaning the tape heads Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use When the tape heads become dirty the sound is distorted there is a decrease in sound level the sound drops out the tape does not erase completely the tape does not record Be sure to clean the tape heads before you start an important recording or after playing an old tape Use a separately sold dry type or wet type cleaning cassette For details refer to the instructions of the cleaning cassette Demagnetising the tape heads Demagnetise the tape heads and the metal parts that has contact with the tape after every 20 to 30 hours of use with a separately sold demagnetising cassette For details refer to the instructions of the demagnetising cassette Cleaning the cabinet Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent solution Never use strong solvents such as thinner or benzene since they may damage the finish If you have any questions or
8. cting cable is used for exchanging signals between the tape deck and the DHC MD313 333 If you do not connect the cable firmly the tape deck and DHC MD313 333 may not operate correctly Connect to and B to B using the audio connecting cords Insert the plugs into jacks of the same colour The two audio connecting cords are the same so you can connect or B using either cord TC TX595 rear panel DHC MD373 rear panel TC TX595 rear panel DHC MD333 rear panel lt sound flow ek The sound signals of the CD MD and TUNER flow through the stereo system to the tape deck when you record to tape B B The sound signal of the tape deck flows to the stereo system when you play a tape How to insert the plugs Insert the plugs firmly into the jacks T Not firmly inserted Ly t Insert to here 6 For models with a voltage selector set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the position of your local power line voltage VOLTAGE SELECTOR 110 120V 220 240V Connect the mains lead to a mains after you complete all the connections Tf the plug on this tape deck does not fit your mains detach the supplied adapter from the plug only for models equipped with an adapter If there is no sound or the tape does not record at first operation Make sure the plugs are inserted into the jacks f
9. er You can wake up to music or record a radio programme at a preset time For details refer to Waking up to music and Timer recording radio programmes in the stereo system operating instructions Remote Control If the remote supplied with the stereo system has buttons with the same names as the controls on the tape deck you can also operate the tape deck using these buttons Table of Contents Getting Started Hooking up the system eee 4 Operations Playing aitape ci cvsissccsneseoesesvensaerarcccoss 8 Recording a CD CD TAPE Synchro Recording 10 Recording manually 0 cee eee 11 Additional Information Precautions oenina 12 Troubleshooting cc cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 14 Speci caONns ie ne 15 Getting Started Hooking up the system The stereo systems with the tape control jack DHC MD373 595 Complete steps to EJ E to KA below to hook up your system using the supplied cords TC TX595 rear panel Mains lead Audio connecting cords supplied AU BUS connecting cable a2 System cable adapter supplied DHC MD373 rear panel The stereo systems with the AU BUS jack DHC MD313 333 Complete steps EJ to A below to hook up your system using the supplied cords Audio connecting cords supplied
10. irmly e If the plugs are not inserted into both the jacks firmly you may not be able to record the sound of the CD MD and TUNER onto a tape If the plugs are not inserted into both the B jacks firmly you may not be able to listen to the sound of the tape deck The plugs of the audio connecting cords may be tight Insert the plugs at the point shown in How to insert the plugs in step EJ Operations Playing a tape You can use any type of tape TYPE I normal TYPE II CrO2 or TYPE IV metal since the tape deck automatically detects the tape type ATS D ATS Automatic Tape Selection Tape deck TC TX595 2 24n keaa DOLBY NR Cassette lt a indicator eyan This tape deck is equipped with the Dolby B type noise reduction system 1 Press 1 power on the stereo system to turn on the stereo system The tape deck turns on automatically 2 Insert a recorded tape With the side you want to play facing up 3 Set DIRECTION to to play one side Set it to C2 to play both sides 4 Press gt Press lt I to play the bottom side FUNCTION switches to TAPE automatically then the tape starts playing The tape deck stops automatically after repeating the sequence five times To play a tape using the stereo system Do the following operation in step 4 1 Switch the function of the stereo system to tape 2 Press TAPE O gt or TA
11. leaning cassette Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased e The record playback heads are magnetised Demagnetise them see page 13 e Move the tape deck away from the TV or VCR The sound is distorted e Set DOLBY NR to the same setting in which the tape was recorded e Move the tape deck away from the TV or VCR There is no sound e The mains lead is disconnected from the mains e Make sure the audio connecting cords are connected correctly see page 7 The remote supplied with the stereo system does not function e The function of the stereo system is not set to TAPE e Make sure the system cable adapter AU BUS connecting cable is connected correctly see page 5 or 6 Automatic Source Selection or One Touch Play DHC MD313 333 only does not work e Make sure the system cable adapter AU BUS connecting cable is connected correctly see page 5 or 6 The functions tied with the stereo system such as CD TAPE Synchro Recording do not work e Make sure the system cable adapter AU BUS connecting cable is connected correctly see page 5 or 6 The inserted tape will not eject VO power of the tape deck is OFF Press Vo power to turn on the tape deck then press The cassette indicator flashes e Press 7 power to turn off the tape deck then press I power again to turn on the tape deck Specifications Recording system Frequency response Wow
12. ontinued 11 12 Recording manually continued 3 Switch the function of the stereo system to the desired sound source e g CD MD AM or FM G Set DIRECTION to to record on one side Set it to C to record on both sides 5 Press REC on the tape deck The tape deck stands by for recording The indicators on the REC D gt for the top side and I buttons light up If you want to record starting from the bottom side press lt I for the bottom side so the indicator on the lt I button lights up 6 Press I on the tape deck Recording starts You can also start recording by pressing the D gt or lt I button that is lit 7 Start playing on the source component To Press Stop recording E on the tape deck Pause recording 00 on the tape deck Additional Information Precautions On operating voltage for models with a voltage selector Before operating the tape deck check that the operating voltage of your tape deck is identical with the voltage of your local power supply On safety The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet mains even if the unit itself has been turned off Unplug the tape deck from the wall outlet mains if it is not to be used for an extended period of time To disconnect the cord mains lead pull it out by the plug Never pull the cord itself Should any solid object
13. or liquid fall into the component unplug the tape deck and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it any further The AC power cord mains lead must be changed only at a qualified service shop On placement e Place the tape deck in a location with adequate ventilation to prevent heat build up in the tape deck Do not place the unit in an inclined position Do not place the unit in locations where it is Extremely hot or cold Dusty or dirty Very humid Tips e The cassette indicator lights up in red when a cassette is inserted and goes off when no cassette is inserted e When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low level high frequency signals set DOLBY NR to ON before step 5 e Using the timer function on the stereo system you can record radio programmes at a preset time For details refer to Timer recording radio programmes in the stereo system operating instructions When you set the timer recording DOLBY NR and DIRECTION mode must be set on the tape deck Subject to vibration Subject to direct sunlight Before placing a cassette in the tape deck Take up any slack in the tape Otherwise the tape may get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and become damaged When using a tape longer than 90 minutes The tape is very elastic Do not change the tape operations such as play stop and fast winding frequently The tape may get entangled in the tape deck To save
14. problems concerning your tape deck please consult your nearest Sony dealer 13 14 Troubleshooting If you run into any problem using this tape deck use the following checklist First check that the mains lead is connected firmly and the speakers are connected correctly and firmly Should any problem persist consult your nearest Sony dealer The operation buttons on the tape deck do not work e Press any of the operation buttons after 01 stops flashing The buttons on the tape deck do not work for about two seconds after the tape deck turns on e No cassette is inserted Insert a cassette The tape does not play or record e There is slack in the tape Take up any slack in the tape e The heads are dirty Clean them e Make sure the audio connecting cords are connected correctly see page 7 The tape does not record e No cassette is inserted Insert a cassette e The tab has been removed from the cassette Cover the broken tab with adhesive tape see page 13 e The tape has wound to the end The tape does not record or play or there is a decrease in sound level e The heads are dirty Clean them e The record playback heads are magnetised Demagnetise them The tape does not erase completely e The record playback heads are magnetised Demagnetise them There is excessive wow or flutter or the sound drops out e The capstans in the tape deck are dirty Clean them using a c
15. ss I power on the stereo system to turn on the stereo system Inserting the tape when the power is off automatically turns on the tape deck only Press Vo power on the stereo system to turn on the stereo system before recording The cassette indicator lights up in red when a cassette is inserted and goes off when no cassette is inserted When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low level high frequency signals set DOLBY NR to ON before step 5 If the tape reaches the end of the top side during both sides recording the fadeout feature prevents the track from ending abruptly at the end of the tape Fade Synchro DHC MD3 13 333 only The track is recorded again from the beginning of the bottom side Notes e You cannot listen to other sources while recording e When you record on both sides be sure to start from the top side If you start from the bottom side recording stops at the end of the bottom side Recording manually With manual recording you can record just the songs you like from a CD or start recording from the middle of the tape You can also record a radio programme or MD Tape deck TC TX595 DOLBY NR 4 Han This tape deck is equipped with the Dolby B type noise reduction system 1 Press 1 power on the stereo system to turn on the stereo system The tape deck turns on automatically 2 Insert a blank tape With the side you want to record on facing up c
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