Sony TC WE435 Stereo Dual Cassette Deck Single Dual Cassette Deck
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1. 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 Connecting the tape deck to a CD player equipped with CONTROL A1 connectors For information on connections through the CONTROL A1 connectors refer to the pamphlet included with this manual 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 VOLTAGE Connecting the AC power cord Connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet 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 Basic Operations Playing a Tape 3 2 4 See page 4 for hookup information You can use either deck for playback To play a tape recorded with the Dolby NR Set DOLBY NR to the same position that the tape was recorded in B or C What is the Dolby NR The Dolby NR noise reduction eliminates tape hiss noise by boosting low level si2. disabled during CD Synchro recording 13 14 Additional Information 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 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 ona soft surface such as a rug that might block the ventilation holes on the bot
3. happens turn REC LEVEL counterclockwise to lower the level HX Pro headroom extension originated by Bang amp Olufsen and manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation DOLBY the double D symbol D0 and HX Pro are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Basic Operations 5 Press PAUSE H or Recording starts 6 Start playing the program source Do not turn off the deck during operation To Press Stop recording E Start recording from the reverse side lt 1 twice in Step 5 Pause PAUSE II Press the button again to resume recording Take out the cassette amp after stopping recording Use the following selector and control to perform additional operations DOLBY NR REC LEVEL To record with the Dolby NR Set DOLBY NR to Bor C before you start recording To adjust the recording level manually After pressing REC in Step 4 on page 6 turn mG Se S REC LEVEL so that the peak level metersreach the recommended level for the corresponding tape type After completing the adjustment stop For type lor A type Il tape playing the program source then continue the procedure from Step 5 For type IV tape suoneisdo diseg Advanced Playback Operations Locating a Track Multi AMS Auto Play Memory Play You can locate the following previous tracks within
4. or turn REC LEVEL to turn off the AUTO indicator 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 s You should adjust the recording level manually with the REC LEVEL control in the following cases e The recording level cannot be adjusted properly due to excessive noise in the program source e The program source level is too low and the recording level does not increase During a quiet passage in a program source such as classical music the recording level may not increase for some time If a high sound level is expected later on in the track play that portion first so that the right adjustment can be obtained The 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 star
5. S O N vY 3 866 255 11 1 Stereo Cassette Deck Operating Instructions TC WE435 1999 by Sony Corporation To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose the unit to rain or moisture NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U S A CAUTION 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 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 panel of the unit Record the serial number in the space provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No TC WE435 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 and
6. a range of 30 tracks Multi AMS Automatic Music Sensor or the beginning of a tape quickly Auto Play You can even locate a specific point anywhere on a tape Memory Play RESET MEMORY RESET MEMORY Note Check the direction indicator of the deck you use When you locate a track on the reverse side when lt 1 lights up press the button s in the parentheses To locate Press The beginning of the PP or as many times as you next or succeeding want during playback tracks For example to locate 2 tracks Multi AMS ahead press twice The beginning of the lt lt or PP once during playback current track Multi AMS The beginning of the lt lt or PP as many times as you preceding tracks Multi AMS want during playback For example to locate 2 tracks behind press three times The beginning of a tape MEMORY on the deck being used Auto Play repeatedly until M disappears in the display Then press lt lt or PP while holding down E gt or lt 1 A particular pointona MEMORY on the deck being used tape Memory Play repeatedly until M appears in the display Find the point you want then press RESET to reset the tape counter and to memorize the point To locate the memorized point and start playback press lt lt or gt gt while holding down E gt or lt 1 P
7. ape 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 METAL 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 Output level 0 25 mW at a load impedance of 32 ohms Additional Information General Power requirements Where purchased Power requirements U S A and Canada 120 V AC 60 Hz U K Continental 220 230 V AC 50 60 Hz Europe China and certain countries in Asia Australia 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Other countries 120 220 230 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Power consumption 18 W Dimensions approx w h d Model for U K and Australia 430 x 120 x 310 mm Model for other countries 430 x 120 x 290 mm 17 x 43 x 11 1 7 in including projecting parts and controls Mass approx 4 kg 8 lbs 13 oz Supplied accessories See page 4 Optional accessory Remote commander RM J910 For more information on the availability of the remote comma
8. ding on a Tape See page 4 for hookup information 1 Turn on the amplifier and play the program source you want Use deck B on your right to record hand side for recording See Dubbing a Tape page 10 to make a copy of the 2 Press and press amp fully to open the cassette holder then tape insert a cassette into deck B With the side you want to record facing you 3 Set DIRECTION MODE To record on Set to Only one side Both sides co Recording stops when the tape reaches the end of reverse side 4 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 9 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 To protect recordings against accidental erasure Break out the record protect tab s see page 14 The Dolby HX Pro automatically works during recording Distortion and noisein the high frequency response are reduced to produce high quality sound that can be enjoyed even during playback on other tape decks Note Even after adjusting the recording level distortion may occur depending on the source that you re recording from If this
9. e 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 If M is shown in the display press MEMORY repeatedly until M disappears gt The cassette shell is bent Use another cassette The Multi AMS function does not work properly gt One of the tracks contains a long pause a passage of low frequencies or very low volume or a gradual increase or decreace in volume gt The space before a track is less than 4 seconds long Insert a blank space of 4 seconds using the REC MUTING O button gt The signal strength of the left and right channels are very different gt There is noise in the space before a track gt You pressed the PP or lt lt button immediately before the beginning of the next track or immediately after the beginning of the current track The Dolby NR function does not work properly during playback gt The Pitch Control function is on and the frequency characteristics of the sound is altered Push the PITCH CONTROL button again to turn off the function There is excessively loud tape transport noise during fast forwarding or rewinding gt This noise is caused by the cassette and is nota mechan
10. erse play 8 10 12 PP 44 fast forwarding and rewinding AMS 8 Selectors DIRECTION MODE 5 6 10 12 DOLBY NR 5 7 Switches power 5 6 Controls PITCH CONTROL 5 REC recording LEVEL 7 9 Jacks CONTROL A1 4 LINEIN 4 LINE OUT 4 PHONES 5 Others AUTO indicator 6 9 10 Cassette holder 5 6 15 Peak level meters 7 SYNCHRO button indicator 12 Sony ire http www world sony com Sony Corporation Printed in China
11. es When the fade in has completed the AUTO indicator goes off The AUTO indicator lights continuously if the Auto Rec Level function is on Fade out While you re still recording press FADER at the point where you want the fade out to start 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 the REC LEVEL control is set to 0 minimum Dubbing a Tape You can copy a tape in deck A to a tape in deck B at normal or high speed DIRECTION MODE PAUSE II lt 1 gt HIGH NORMAL 1 Insert a recorded cassette into deck A and a 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 MODE to To record on One side T gt Both sides c Recording on the reverse side on deck B starts independently 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 deck changes to dubbing standby 4 Select the side from which to start dubbing To record from Press The front side
12. gnals in the high frequency range during recording then lowering them during playback Type C provides greater noise reduction than type B X You can connect the headphones to the PHONES jack DOLBY the double D symbol D0 and HX Pro are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation Turn on the amplifier and select the tape deck position 2 Press O and press fully to open the cassette holder then insert a cassette With the side you want to play facing you 3 Set DIRECTION MODE To play back Set to One side only Both sides continuously CD Both decks in succession RELAY The deck automatically stops after playing back five times Press The deck starts playing Adjust the volume on the amplifier Do not turn off the deck during operation To Press Stop playing E Start playback from the reverse side lt J Pause deck B only PAUSE II Press the button again to resume play Fast forward or rewind PP or Take out the cassette amp after stopping playing To adjust the pitch Pitch Control function ON aofF Push in the PITCH CONTROL button to activate the Pitch Control j function and turn the control clockwise to raise the pitch or ONTROL counterclockwise to lower it pITCH os You can adjust the pitch during playback on deck A or normal speed dubbing suoijzei0do diseg Basic Operations Recor
13. gt The reverse side lt 1 5 Press PAUSE H to start dubbing To stop dubbing During Press Normal speed dubbing E on deck B High speed dubbing E on either deck Q During high speed dubbing Only the M button is operative Q You don t have to adjust the recording level or select the Dolby NR during dubbing Dubbing is automatically performed with the same recording level and Dolby NR as the original in deck A If however you want to monitor the sound during normal speed dubbing set the DOLBY NR selector to match the tape in deck A see page 5 je You can adjust the pitch of the playback on 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 W 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 deck A then stop the tape 3 Press PAUSE Il to resume dubbing Advanced Recording Operations RE Inserting a Blank Space During Recording Record Muting You can insert a blank space of 4 seconds between the tracks The blank spaces allow you to locate the start of specific tracks afterwards using the Multi AMS function see page 8 You can also use this function to erase unwanted portions o
14. ical problem amp does not work gt The tape deck is playing back or recording Press the E or PAUSE II button to stop playback or recording before pressing the amp button 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 the PP lt lt or M button on one deck while the other deck was playing Or you pressed the PAUSE II E gt or lt 1 button on deck B while deck A was playing E appears in the display gt All the operation buttons and controls on the deck do not work Turn off the deck then turn it on Specifications System Recording system 4 track 2 channel stereo Fast winding time approx 100 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 t
15. 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 modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment NOTICE 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 0G A 46 Welcome Thank you for purchasing the Sony Stereo Cassette Deck Before operating the unit please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference About This Manual The instructions in this manual are for model TC WE435 Convention The following icon is used in th
16. irect sunlight extremely cold temperature or moisture Cleaning Head assembly on deck B Pinch rollers Capstans P Bs PUT 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 ensure 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 Additional Information 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 15 16 Additional Information 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 Shou
17. is manual 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 Playback Operations Locating a Track Multi AMS Auto Play Memory Play 8 Advanced Recording Operations Adjusting the Recording Level Automatically Auto Rec Level 9 Fading In and Out Fader 10 Dubbing a Tape 10 Inserting a Blank Space During Recording Record Muting 11 Synchro recording With a CD Player Through a Control A1 Cord 12 Additional Information Precautions 14 Notes on Cassette Tapes 14 Cleaning 15 Troubleshooting 16 Specifications 17 Index 18 Getting Started Unpacking Check that you received the following items e Audio connecting cords 2 e Control A1 cord 1 supplied for Canadian model only 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 TC WE435 gt to an AC outlet toa wall outlet CONTROL Al CD player gt Signal flow Hookups e Connecting the tape deck to an amplifier Connect the amplifier to the LINE IN OUT connectors using the supplied audio connecting cords When connecting an audio connecting cord be sure to match the color coded cord to the appropriate jacks on the components Red
18. ld 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 HE 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 14 gt Make sure the amplifier setting is correct gt Check that the tape deck connections are secure gt The heads and tape path are dirty Clean them see page 15 gt The recording playback head is magnetized Demagnetize it see page 15 There is excessive wow flutter or sound drop out gt The capstans and pinch rollers are dirty Clean them see page 15 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 15 gt The recording playback or erasing head is magnetized Demagnetize it see page 15 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 Mov
19. lt gt SYNCHRO 1 Set the source selector on the amplifier to CD player 2 Insert a CD into the CD player 3 Select the play mode CONTINUE SHUFELE or PROGRAM of the CD player 4 Insert a cassette into deck B Select the side s to be recorded on Set DIRECTION MODE to To record on Only one side Both sides C or RELAY 6 Select the side you want to start recording from on deck B To record from Press The front side eS The reverse side lt 1 7 Press SYNCHRO If your CD player has the Peak Search function The SYNCHRO button indicator lights up and the CD player locates the highest signal level among the tracks to be recorded as the tape deck adjusts the recording level When the recording level adjustment is completed CD Synchro recording starts automatically If your CD player does not have the Peak Search function The CD player changes to play pause and deck B to recording pause Press PAUSE IH on the deck to start Synchro recording Use the Auto Rec Level function to adjust the recording level automatically see page 9 before pressing SYNCHRO To stop CD Synchro recording Press M on deck B or the CD player f Y You can use an optional remote to operate the CD player To start CD play press Il twice to pause CD play press Il once to locate a CD track press kiq or PPI If the SYNCHRO button indicator goes off after flashing rapidly The tape cannot be
20. n a tape PAUSE II REC MUTINGO gt L Follow Steps 1 to 5 of Recording on a Tape on pages 6 and 7 Recording starts 2 Press REC MUTING 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 I or D gt to resume recording If you want to insert a blank space longer than 4 seconds Hold down REC MUTING O as long as you want After 4 seconds REC flashes faster When you release REC MUTING O H lights up and the tape deck changes to recording pause Press PAUSE I or D gt to resume recording 11 12 Advanced Recording Operations Synchro recording With a CD Player Through a Control Al Cord By pressing the SYNCHRO button you can perform synchro recording on your tape deck with a Sony CD player connected to the CONTROL A1 connector through a Control A1 cord see page 4 The Control A1 cord supports advanced functions not possible with the commander based CD synchro recording function on previous models Further information on the various operations made possible by a Control A1 cord is provided in the pamphlet attached to this manual DIRECTION MODE PAUSE HE
21. nder contact your nearest Sony dealer Design and specifications are subject to change without notice 17 18 Index A B Accessories optional 17 supplied 4 Adjusting recording level automatically See Auto rec level recording level manually 7 volume 5 Audio connecting cord 4 Auto play 8 Auto rec level 9 Cassette See Tape CD Synchro recording 12 Cleaning cabinet 14 heads and tape path 15 Connecting See Hooking up Control A1 cord 4 12 D E F G Dolby HX Pro 7 Dolby NR 5 7 Dubbing high speed dubbing 10 normal speed dubbing 10 11 only specific portions 11 Fader 10 Fading in See Fader out See Fader H I J K L M N O Heads cleaning 15 demagnetizing 15 Hooking up hookups 4 overview 4 Insert blank space 11 cassette 5 6 Locating beginning of the tape 5 Memory play 8 Multi AMS 8 P Q R S Pitch control function 5 Playing auto play 8 basic play 5 memory play 8 Record muting 11 Recording basic recording 6 CD Synchro recording 12 Specifications 17 T U V W X Y Z Tape ejecting 5 7 notes 14 path cleaning 15 protect the recording 14 type 14 Troubleshooting 16 Unpacking 4 Names of Controls Buttons ARL automatic recording level adjustment 9 FADER 10 HIGH NORMAL 10 MEMORY 8 PAUSE H 6 9 12 PITCH CONTROL 5 REC recording 6 9 REC MUTING record muting 11 RESET 8 SYNCHRO 12 amp eject 5 6 15 E stop 9 gt forward play 5 8 12 lt rev
22. recorded on because the record protect tab s on the selected side s of the cassette has have been removed Length of tape used for recording Tracks on a CD differ in length Classical music CDs and others often have tracks that exceed the recording time of a single cassette side In this case record the tape manually When recording from the middle of the tape A tape that is inserted and has not been played or recorded on is assumed by the deck to be a new tape even if the present location is in the middle of the tape The deck will transport the tape for 10 seconds before starting CD Synchro recording to bypass the portion corresponding with the leader To begin CD Synchro recording without the ten seconds delay play or record on the tape for about 10 seconds before starting the CD Synchro recording procedure Advanced Recording Operations Q If the tape ends during CD Synchro recording on the front side of the tape C lights up and the DIRECTION MODE selector is set to C or RELAY Recording of the track ends immediately the tape direction is reversed and recording starts again from the beginning of the track If the tape ends on the reverse side of the tape J lights up CD Synchro recording stops and the CD player stops playing Notes e To prevent interruption of the recording process do not press any operation buttons on the CD player during CD Synchro recording e Certain operation buttons on the tape deck are
23. ress lt lt or gt P to stop at 0000 Notes e The Multi AMS function may not work correctly if the blank space between tracks is less than 4 seconds long there is a passage of low frequencies or very low volume within a track the signal strength of the left and right channels are very different The Multi AMS function is inoperative on a deck whenever the other deck is playing recording except during dubbing or in pause Even if the DIRECTION MODE selector is set to the deck stops when the current side reaches the end during Multi AMS operation e The tape counters are reset to 0000 when you turn off the tape deck 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 AUTO indicator REC LEVEL a PAUSE II REC gt ARL L 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 I or D gt Recording starts To cancel the Auto Rec Level function Press ARL
24. tom 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 If you have any questions or problems concerning your tape deck please consult your nearest Sony dealer Notes on Cassette Tapes To protect a recording on side A or B Break out the respective tab Side A Tab for side B 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 Type IV 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 d
25. ts press REC while playing the highest sound level portion of the program source to be recorded The result is a more natural sounding recording 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 10 Advanced Recording Operations Fading In and Out Fader You can gradually increase the recording level at the beginning of a recording fade in or gradually decrease the recording level at the end of a recording fade out It is convenient to use this function for example when the tape reaches to its end and you don t want the track to be cut off abruptly AUTO indicator To Do the following Fade in 1 Follow Steps 1 to 4 of Recording on a Tape on page 6 2 Start playing the program source and press FADER at the point where you want the fade in to start During fade in the AUTO indicator flash
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