Sony Cassette Player TC WR350Z User Manual

3-860-243-11(1)  
Stereo  
Cassette Deck  
EN  
Operating Instructions  
GB  
F
ES  
P
TC-WE405  
TC-WR661  
TC-WR350Z  
1997 by Sony Corporation  
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
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.  
Getting Started  
Unpacking 4  
Hooking Up the System 4  
Playing a Tape 5  
About This Manual  
Recording on a Tape 6  
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  
Advanced Recording Operations  
Adjusting the Recording Level Automatically (Auto Rec Level) 8  
Fading In and Out (Fader) 9  
Dubbing a Tape 9  
purposes. Any difference in operation is  
clearly indicated in the text, for  
Inserting a Blank Space During Recording (Record Muting) 10  
example, “TC-WE405 only.”  
Additional Information  
Precautions 11  
Notes on Cassette Tapes 11  
Cleaning 12  
Troubleshooting 13  
Specifications 14  
Type of differences  
Model WE405  
WR661  
WR350Z  
Feature  
Dolby HX PRO  
PHONES jack  
Index 15  
Convention  
The following icon is used in this  
manual:  
Indicates hints and tips for  
z making the task easier.  
3
 
Ge t t in g St a rt e d  
Hookups  
Unpacking  
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.  
Check that you received the following items:  
• Audio connecting cords (2)  
Connect the tape deck to the amplifier as shown below.  
Amplifier  
TaÇpe deck  
Hooking Up the System  
LINE  
TAPE  
REC OUT  
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.  
IN OUT  
IN  
L
L
L
R
R
R
To purchasers of the TC-WR661  
For information on connecting your tape deck to the TA-  
AV561 Amplifier, refer to the Operating Instructions  
included with the TA-AV561.  
ç
ç: Signal flow  
To purchasers of the TC-WE405 or WR350Z  
Follow the instructions below to connect your tape deck to  
an amplifier.  
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/WR350Z  
TC-WE405  
TC-WR661  
VOLTAGE  
VOLTAGE  
to LINE OUT  
to LINE IN  
to an AC  
outlet  
220V  
220V  
230  
240V  
240V  
120V  
120V  
to REC OUT  
to TAPE IN  
Connecting the AC power cord  
Amplifier  
Connect the AC power cord to an AC outlet.  
Where do I go next?  
Now youre ready to use your tape deck.  
to a  
For basic operations, go to pages 5 to 7; for advanced  
operations, go to the sections starting from page 8.  
w all outlet  
4
 
Ba sic Op e ra t io n s  
Pla yin g a Ta p e  
2 4  
3
AUTO  
REC LEVEL  
DIRECTION  
DOLBY NR  
D
a
RELAY  
OFF  
B
C
5
4
6
3
1
7
9
SYNCHRO DUBBING  
HIGH/NORMAL  
A
B
2
8
FADER  
ARL  
START(DECK  
PAUSE  
P
B
P)  
REC MUTE  
REC  
0
10  
DECK  
A
DECK  
B
COUNTER RESET  
R
r
0
)
0
)
PHONES  
POWER  
p
ª
·
§
p
ª
·
§
• See page 4 for hookup  
information.  
• You can use either deck for  
playback.  
Turn on the amplifier and select the tape deck position.  
1
2
Press POWER, and then press §  
and insert a cassette.  
z To locate the beginning of  
a tape and start playback  
automatically (Auto Play)  
Press 0 while holding  
down ·. For the reverse  
side, press ) while holding  
down ª.  
With the side you w ant to play  
facing you  
z To play a tape recorded  
w ith the Dolby NR*  
system  
Set DIRECTION.  
3
To play back  
Set to  
A
Set DOLBY NR to the same  
position that the tape was  
recorded in—B or C.  
One side only  
Both sides continuously*  
Both decks in succession*  
a
z What is the Dolby NR  
system?  
RELAY  
The Dolby NR (noise  
* The deck automatically stops after playing back five times.  
reduction) system eliminates  
tape hiss noise by boosting  
low-level signals in the high-  
frequency range during  
recording, then lowering  
them during playback. Type  
C provides greater noise  
reduction than type B.  
Press ·.  
4
The deck starts playing. Adjust the volume on the amplifier.  
To  
Press  
z You can connect the  
headphones to PHONES  
(TC-WE405 only)  
Stop playing  
p
Start playback from the reverse side  
Pause (deck B only)  
ª
* Dolby noise reduction  
manufactured under license  
from Dolby Laboratories  
Licensing Corporation.  
PAUSE P. Press the button again to  
resume play.  
Fast-forward or rewind  
Take out the cassette  
) or 0 when the deck is stopped  
§ after stopping playing  
“DOLBY“ and the double-D  
symbol a are trademarks of  
Dolby Laboratories Licensing  
Corporation.  
5
 
Ba sic Op e ra t io n s  
Re co rd in g o n a Ta p e  
2
3 4  
AUTO  
REC LEVEL  
5
DIRECTION  
DOLBY NR  
OFF  
D
a
RELAY  
B
C
4
6
3
2
7
9
SYNCHRO DUBBING  
HIGH/NORMAL  
A
B
8
FADER  
ARL  
1
START(DECK  
PAUSE  
P
B
P)  
REC MUTE  
REC  
0
10  
DECK  
A
DECK  
B
COUNTER RESET  
R
r
0
)
0
)
PHONES  
POWER  
p
ª
·
§
p
ª
·
§
5
• See page 4 for hookup  
information.  
• Use deck B (on your right  
hand side) for recording.  
• See "Dubbing a Tape" (page  
9) to make a copy of the  
tape.  
Turn on the amplifier and play the program source you want  
1
2
to record.  
Press POWER, and then press § and  
insert a cassette into deck B.  
With the side you w ant to record  
facing you  
Set DIRECTION.  
3
4
To record on  
Only one side  
Both sides*  
Set to  
A
a
* Recording stops when the tape reaches the end of reverse side.  
Note  
Press REC r.  
When deck B is recording or in  
recording pause, all buttons on  
deck A do not work.  
· lights up for recording on the side facing you. If it doesnt,  
press · 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.  
6
 
Ba sic Op e ra t io n s  
z To protect recordings  
against accidental erasure  
Break out the record-protect  
tab(s) (see page 11).  
Press PAUSE P or ·.  
5
6
To  
Recording starts.  
Start playing the program source.  
Press  
Stop recording  
p
Start recording from the reverse side  
Pause  
ª twice in Step 5  
PAUSE P. Press the button again to  
resume recording.  
Take out the cassette  
§ after stopping recording  
z The Dolby HX PRO*  
system automatically  
w orks during recording  
(TC-WE405 only)  
Use these sw itches (controls) to perform additional  
operations  
DOLBY NR  
REC LEVEL  
Distortion and noise in the  
high-frequency response are  
reduced to produce high-  
quality sound that can be  
enjoyed even during  
AUTO  
REC LEVEL  
DIRECTION  
DOLBY NR  
OFF  
D
a
RELAY  
B
C
5
4
6
3
1
7
9
SYNCHRO DUBBING  
HIGH/NORMAL  
A
B
2
8
FADER  
ARL  
START(DECK  
PAUSE  
P
B
P)  
REC MUTE  
REC  
0
10  
DECK  
A
DECK  
B
COUNTER RESET  
R
r
playback on other tape decks.  
0
)
0
)
PHONES  
POWER  
p
ª
·
§
p
ª
·
§
To record w ith the Dolby NR system  
Set DOLBY NR to B or C before you start recording.  
To adjust the recording level manually  
After pressing REC r in Step 4 on page 6, turn  
REC LEVEL so that the peak level meters reach  
the recommended level for the corresponding  
tape type. After completing the adjustment, stop  
playing the program source, then continue the  
procedure from Step 5.  
0
+
4
+
8
–30 –20  
–10  
–4  
dB  
L
R
For type I or  
type II tape  
For type IV tape  
* HX Pro headroom extension  
originated by Bang & Olufsen  
and manufactured under license  
from Dolby Laboratories  
Licensing Corporation.  
“DOLBY, the double-D symbol  
a and “HX PRO” are  
trademarks of Dolby  
Laboratories Licensing  
Corporation.  
7
 
Ad va n ce d Re co rd in g Op e ra t io n s  
z You should adjust the recording level manually with  
REC LEVEL in the following cases:  
Adjusting the Recording Level  
Automatically (Auto Rec Level)  
—The recording level cannot be adjusted properly due  
to excessive noise in the program source.  
—The program source level is too low and the recording  
level does not increase.  
The Auto Rec Level function automatically measures  
the peak signal level and adjusts the recording level  
accordingly.  
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.  
PAUSE P REC r  
·
—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.  
AUTO  
REC LEVEL  
5
DIRECTION  
DOLBY NR  
OFF  
D
a
RELAY  
B
C
4
6
3
1
7
8
9
SYNCHRO DUBBING  
HIGH/NORMAL  
A
B
2
FADER  
ARL  
START(DECK  
PAUSE  
P
B
P)  
REC MUTE  
REC  
0
10  
DECK  
A
DECK  
B
COUNTER RESET  
R
r
0
)
0
)
PHONES  
POWER  
p
ª
·
§
p
ª
·
§
z To record with the optimum recording level  
To prevent changes in the recording level after  
recording starts, press REC r while playing the  
highest sound level portion of the program source to  
be recorded. The result is a more natural-sounding  
recording.  
1
2
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.  
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.  
Press REC r.  
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.  
z 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:  
3
Press PAUSE P or ·.  
Recording starts.  
Press ARL to turn off the AUTO indicator  
Turn REC LEVEL  
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.  
Turn the deck off.  
To stop recording  
Press p.  
z 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.  
8
 
Ad va n ce d Re co rd in g Op e ra t io n s  
Dubbing a Tape  
Fading In and Out (Fader)  
You can copy a tape in deck A to a tape in deck B at  
normal or high speed.  
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 dont want the track  
to be cut off abruptly.  
p
HIGH / NORMAL  
PAUSE P  
ª / ·  
DIRECTION  
AUTO  
REC LEVEL  
5
DIRECTION  
DOLBY NR  
OFF  
D
a
RELAY  
B
C
4
6
3
1
7
9
SYNCHRO DUBBING  
HIGH/NORMAL  
A
B
2
8
FADER  
ARL  
START(DECK  
PAUSE  
P
B
P)  
REC MUTE  
REC  
0
10  
DECK  
A
DECK  
B
COUNTER RESET  
R
r
You can do fade in or out recording only when you  
have adjusted the recording level manually  
(see page 7).  
0
)
0
)
PHONES  
POWER  
p
ª
·
§
p
ª
·
§
FADER  
1
2
Insert the 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.  
AUTO  
REC LEVEL  
DIRECTION  
DOLBY NR  
OFF  
D
a
RELAY  
B
C
5
4
6
3
1
7
9
SYNCHRO DUBBING  
HIGH/NORMAL  
A
B
2
8
FADER  
ARL  
START(DECK  
PAUSE  
P
B
P)  
REC MUTE  
REC  
0
10  
DECK  
A
DECK  
B
COUNTER RESET  
R
r
0
)
0
)
PHONES  
POWER  
p
ª
·
§
p
ª
·
§
Select the side(s) to be recorded on.  
To record on  
Set DIRECTION to  
One side  
A
Both sides  
a.  
To  
Do the following:  
Recording on the reverse side on  
deck B starts independently of  
playback on deck A.  
Fade in  
1 Follow Steps 1 to 4 of “Recording on a  
Tape” on page 6.  
RELAY.  
2 Press FADER. During fade-in, the  
AUTO indicator flashes, then goes off  
when the fade-in has completed.  
Recording on the reverse side on  
deck B starts simultaneously with  
playback of the reverse side on  
deck A.  
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.  
3
Select the dubbing speed.  
To select  
Press HIGH/NORMAL  
Note  
Normal speed  
High speed  
Once  
Fade-in or fade-out is not possible when REC LEVEL is set to  
Twice  
0 (minimum).  
“HIGH” or “NORM” appears in the display.  
The tape deck changes to dubbing standby.  
4
5
Select the side from which to start dubbing.  
To record from  
The front side  
Press  
·
The reverse side  
ª
Press PAUSE P to start dubbing.  
To stop dubbing  
During  
Press  
Normal-speed dubbing  
High-speed dubbing  
p on deck B  
p on either deck  
9
 
Ad va n ce d Re co rd in g Op e ra t io n s  
z During high-speed dubbing  
Only p is operative.  
Inserting a Blank Space During  
Recording (Record Muting)  
z You dont 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).  
You can insert a blank space of 4 seconds between each  
track or erase unwanted portions on a tape.  
PAUSE P  
REC MUTE R  
·
AUTO  
REC LEVEL  
5
DIRECTION  
DOLBY NR  
OFF  
D
a
RELAY  
B
C
4
6
3
1
7
8
9
SYNCHRO DUBBING  
HIGH/NORMAL  
A
B
2
FADER  
ARL  
START(DECK  
PAUSE  
P
B
P)  
Note  
REC MUTE  
REC  
0
10  
DECK  
A
DECK  
B
COUNTER RESET  
R
r
0
)
0
)
PHONES  
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.  
POWER  
p
ª
·
§
p
ª
·
§
Dubbing only specific portions  
You can do this only during the normal-speed  
dubbing.  
1
2
Start recording.  
Press REC MUTE R where you want to insert a  
blank space.  
1
Press p on deck A at the portion you want to  
skip.  
“REC” flashes in the display and a blank is  
recorded on the tape.  
Deck B changes to recording pause.  
After 4 seconds, P lights up and the tape deck  
changes to recording pause.  
2
3
Locate the point you want to resume recording on  
deck A, then stop the tape.  
3
Press PAUSE P or · to resume recording.  
Press PAUSE P to resume dubbing.  
z If you want to insert a blank space longer than 4  
seconds  
Hold down REC MUTE R as long as you want. After 4  
seconds, “REC” flashes faster.  
When you release REC MUTE R, P lights up and the  
tape deck changes to recording pause.  
Press PAUSE P or · to resume recording.  
10  
 
Ad d it io n a l In fo rm a t io n  
Precautions  
Notes on Cassette Tapes  
To protect a recording on side A or B  
Break out the respective tab.  
On safety  
Do not disassemble the cabinet — this may result in an  
electrical shock. Refer servicing to qualified personnel  
only.  
Side A  
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.  
Tab for side B  
On power sources  
Tab for side A  
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.  
To record on a tape with a missing record-protect tab  
Cover the respective tab hole with adhesive tape.  
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.  
AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified  
service shop.  
On operation  
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.  
Be sure to stop the tape before turning off the tape deck.  
Otherwise, the tape may be damaged.  
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 II  
Type IV  
On placement  
Place the tape deck in a location with adequate ventilation  
to prevent heat build-up in the tape deck.  
Do not place the tape deck:  
Detector slots  
Detector slots  
— on a soft surface such as a rug that might block the  
ventilation holes on the bottom.  
On tapes longer than 90 minutes  
— in a location near heat sources.  
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.  
— in a place subject to direct sunlight.  
— in an inclined position.  
— in a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical shock.  
On handling cassettes  
On cleaning the tape deck  
• To prevent the heads and tape path from getting dirty,  
avoid touching the tape surface of a cassette.  
• Place cassettes away from equipment with magnets, such  
as speakers and amplifiers, which may cause tape  
distortion or erase the recordings.  
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.  
• Do not expose cassettes to direct sunlight, extremely cold  
temperature, or moisture.  
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.  
11  
 
Ad d it io n a l In fo rm a t io n  
Demagnetizing the heads  
Cleaning  
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.  
Head assembly of deck B  
Pinch rollers  
Capastans  
Erasing head  
Recording/playback head  
AUTO  
REC LEVEL  
5
DIRECTION  
DOLBY NR  
OFF  
D
a
RELAY  
B
C
4
6
3
2
7
9
SYNCHRO DUBBING A  
B
8
H
I
G
H
/
N
O
R
M
A
L
F
A
D
E
R
ARL  
1
START(DECK  
PAUSE  
P
B
P)  
REC MUTE  
REC  
0
DECK  
A
DECK  
B
10  
COUNTER RESET  
R
r
0
)
0
)
PHONES  
POWER  
p
ª
·
§
p
ª
·
§
§
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:  
• low-quality sound  
• a decrease in sound level  
• excessive wow or flutter  
• sound dropout  
• incomplete erasure  
• impairment of recording function  
To ensure better recording, we recommend that you  
clean the heads and tape path before every recording.  
1
Press § 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.  
12  
 
Ad d it io n a l In fo rm a t io n  
There is excessively loud tape transport noise during  
fast-forwarding or rewinding.  
Troubleshooting  
/ This noise is caused by the cassette and is not a  
mechanical problem.  
If youve 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.  
§ does not work.  
/ There has been a power failure or the power  
cord has been disconnected during tape  
operation. Reconnect the power.  
The function buttons do not work.  
/ The tape deck has been just turned on and does  
not operate for about 3 seconds. Wait until P  
stops flashing.  
There is a short break in sound output during playback.  
/ You pressed ), 0, or p on one deck while  
the other deck was playing.  
/ Check that the cassette is inserted correctly and  
the cassette holder is closed completely.  
Or you pressed PAUSE P, ·, or ª on deck B  
while deck A was playing.  
The tape deck does not play or record.  
/ There is no cassette in the cassette holder.  
/ The tape has come to the end.  
/ The tape is slack. Take up the tape slack.  
/ The record-protect tab has been removed from  
the cassette (see page 11).  
/ Make sure the amplifier setting is correct.  
/ Check that the tape deck connections are  
secure.  
/ The heads and tape path are dirty. Clean them  
(see page 12).  
/ The recording/ playback head is magnetized.  
Demagnetize it (see page 12).  
There is excessive wow, flutter or sound drop-out.  
/ 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.  
/ The recording/ playback or erasing head and  
tape path are dirty. Clean them (see page 12).  
/ The recording/ playback or erasing head is  
magnetized. Demagnetize it (see page 12).  
There is hum or noise.  
/ The tape deck is placed near a TV or VCR.  
Move the tape deck away from the TV or VCR.  
/ The tape deck is placed on or under the  
amplifier. Move the tape deck away from the  
amplifier.  
There is an unbalanced tone.  
/ Check that DOLBY NR position is the same as  
when the tape was recorded.  
/ 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.  
/ The tape is slack. Take up the tape slack.  
/ The cassette shell is bent. Use another cassette.  
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Ad d it io n a l In fo rm a t io n  
General  
Specifications  
Power requirements  
Where purchased  
Power requirements  
System  
U.S.A. and Canada  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
Recording system  
U.K. and Continental Europe 220 - 230 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz  
4-track 2-channel stereo  
Australia  
240 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz  
Fast-winding time (approx.)  
180 sec. (with Sony C-60 cassette)  
Other countries  
TC-WE405/ WR350Z:  
120/ 220/ 240 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz  
TC-WR661:  
120/ 220/ 230 - 240 V AC, 50/ 60 Hz  
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  
Power consumption  
18 W  
Type IV tape, Sony Type IV (METAL): 58 dB  
Dimensions (approx) (w/h/d)  
S/N ratio improvement (approximate values)  
430 × 120 × 305 mm (w/ h/ d)  
(17 × 4 3 × 121  
inches)  
including projecting parts and controls  
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  
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4
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8
Harmonic distortion  
Mass (approx.)  
0.4% (with Type I tape, Sony Type I (NORMAL):  
160 nWb/ m 315 Hz, 3rd H.D.)  
3.8 kg (8 lbs 7 oz)  
1.8% (with Type IV tape, Sony Type IV (METAL):  
250 nWb/ m 315 Hz, 3rd H.D.)  
Supplied accessories  
Audio connecting cords (2 phono plugs - 2 phono  
plugs) (2)  
Frequency response (Dolby NR off)  
Type I tape, Sony Type I (NORMAL): 30 - 16,000 Hz  
(±3 dB, IEC)  
Optional accessory  
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)  
Remote commander RM-J910  
For more information on the availability of the remote  
commander, contact your nearest Sony dealer.  
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)  
Design and specifications are subject to change without  
notice.  
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) (TC-WE405 only)  
Output level : 0.25 mW at a load impedance of  
32 ohms  
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In d e x  
Na m e s o f Co n t ro ls  
Index  
Bu t t o n s  
ARL (automatic recording level adjustment) 8  
§ (eject) 5 - 7, 12, 13  
HIGH/ NORMAL 9  
A, B  
Adjusting  
PAUSE P 5, 7 - 10, 13  
REC (recording) r 6 - 8  
recording level automatically. See Auto rec  
level  
REC MUTE (record muting) R 10  
p (stop) 5, 7 - 10, 13  
· (forward play) 5 - 10, 13  
ª (reverse play) 5, 7, 9, 13  
), 0 (fast-forwarding and rewinding) 5, 13  
recording level manually 7  
volume 5  
Audio connecting cord 4, 14  
Auto play 5  
Auto rec level 8  
Sw it ch e s  
C
DIRECTION 5, 6, 9  
DOLBY NR 5, 7, 10, 13  
POWER 5, 6  
Cassette. See Tape  
Cleaning  
cabinet 11  
heads and tape path 12  
Connecting. See Hooking up  
Co n t ro ls  
REC (recording) LEVEL 7 - 9  
D, E, F, G  
Dolby HX PRO system 7  
Ja cks  
Dolby NR system 5, 7  
Dubbing  
high-speed dubbing 9  
normal-speed dubbing 9, 10  
only specific portions 10  
Fader 9  
LINE IN 4  
LINE OUT 4  
PHONES 5  
Ot h e rs  
AUTO indicator 6, 8, 9  
Cassette holder 5, 6, 12  
Peak level meters 7  
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  
15  
 
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