Sony Stereo System TC WA9ES User Manual

3-798-768-23(1)  
Stereo  
Cassette Deck  
Operating Instructions  
TC-WA9ES  
1995 by Sony Corporation  
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Recording on a Tape 4  
Playing a Tape 6  
Getting Started  
Unpacking 7  
Hooking Up the System 7  
Advanced Playback Operations  
Locating a Track (Multi-AMS/Auto Play/Memory Play/Blank Skip) 9  
Creating Your Own Program (RMS Play) 10  
Playing a Tape Using a Timer 11  
Advanced Recording Operations  
Adjusting Bias and Recording Level Calibration Automatically 12  
Dubbing a Tape 13  
Recording on Both Decks in Succession (Relay Recording) 14  
Recording the Same Source on Both Decks (Simultaneous Recording) 15  
Recording Your Own Program (RMS Dubbing) 15  
Inserting a Blank Space During Recording (Record Muting) 16  
Synchro-Recording With a CD Player 16  
Recording Using a Timer 17  
Additional Information  
Precautions 18  
Notes on Cassette Tapes 18  
Cleaning 19  
Troubleshooting 20  
Specifications 21  
Glossary 22  
Index 22  
3
 
Basic Operations  
Recording on a Tape  
2 3 6  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
§
§
REC LEVEL  
5
4
6
3
7
2
8
1
9
0
10  
A
COUNTER  
MEMORY RESET  
B
RESET  
MEMORY  
RMS  
START  
PITCH CONTROL  
DUBBING LEVEL  
BALANCE  
ON/OFF BLANK SKIP AUTO PAUSE RMS  
/
DISPLAY  
SET  
1
2
3
MPX FILTER  
4
A
-DOLBY NR-B  
CHECK  
+
5
6
MIN  
MAX  
L
R
-
RMS  
+
PAUSE  
REC MUTE  
REC  
PAUSE  
REC MUTE  
REC  
DIR MODE  
7
A
-AUTO CAL-B  
A+B REC  
10  
SYNCHRO DUBBING  
START (DECK P)  
HIGH  
>10  
NORMAL  
+
REC OFF PLAY  
8
9
(AMS) (AMS)  
(AMS) (AMS)  
0
)
P
R
r
0
)
P
R
r
A
B
PHONE LEVEL  
TIMER  
START  
P
B
PHONES  
POWER  
p
(
p
(
9
9
CLEAR  
BACK  
FRONT  
7 5 4  
• See page 7 for hookup  
information.  
• You can record on either  
deck.  
• Refer to "Dubbing a Tape"  
(page 13) to make a copy of  
the tape.  
Turn on the amplifier and play the program source you want to  
1
2
3
record.  
Set TIMER to OFF and press POWER.  
Press § OPEN/CLOSE and insert a cassette,  
then press the button again to close the  
cassette holder.  
With the side you want to record  
facing you.  
Select the direction mode.  
4
To record on  
Only one side  
Both sides*  
Press DIR MODE repeatedly to select  
A
a
Both decks in succession  
RELAY (see page 14)  
* Recording stops when the tape reaches the end of reverse side.  
Press REC r.  
5
6
·”, “P”, and “REC” for the deck you’re using light up. ·”  
indicates the side facing you. If “ª” lights up instead, press (  
once.  
Turn REC LEVEL to adjust the recording level.  
0
+
+4  
+
+
8
–30 –20  
–10  
–4  
a
2
6
Turn REC LEVEL so that the peak level  
meters reach the recommended level for  
the corresponding tape type.  
dB  
L
R
For type I or  
type II tape  
After you’ve done the adjustments, stop  
playing the program source.  
For type IV tape  
4
 
Basic Operations  
To protect recordings  
against accidental erasure  
Break out the record-protect  
tab(s) (see page 18).  
Press PAUSE P or (.  
7
Recording starts.  
Start playing the program source.  
8
To  
Press  
Stop recording  
p
Start recording from the reverse side  
Pause  
9
PAUSE P. Press the button again to  
resume recording.  
Take out the cassette  
§ OPEN/CLOSE after stopping recording  
Use these buttons (controls) for additional operations  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
§
§
REC LEVEL  
5
4
6
3
7
2
8
1
9
0
10  
A
COUNTER  
MEMORY RESET  
B
RESET  
MEMORY  
RMS  
START  
PITCH CONTROL  
DUBBING LEVEL  
BALANCE  
ON/OFF BLANK SKIP AUTO PAUSE RMS  
/
DISPLAY  
SET  
1
2
3
MPX FILTER  
4
A
-DOLBY NR-B  
CHECK  
+
5
6
MIN  
MAX  
L
R
PAUSE  
REC MUTE  
REC  
DIR MODE  
7
A
-AUTO CAL-B  
A+B REC  
10  
SYNCHRO DUBBING  
START (DECK P)  
HIGH  
>10  
NORMAL  
+
REC OFF PLAY  
8
9
(AMS) (AMS  
)
P
R
r
0
A
B
PHONE LEVEL  
TIMER  
START  
P
B
9
(
p
BACK  
FRONT  
MPX FILTER DOLBY NR  
BALANCE  
To check the approximate  
remaining time on a tape  
1 Locate the end of the  
recorded portion on the  
tape and press RESET for  
the deck you’re using to  
reset the tape counter to  
“0.00”.  
To adjust balance  
Turn BALANCE so that L (left) and R (right) of the peak level meters in the  
display are at the levels you want.  
To record with the Dolby NR* system  
Press DOLBY NR repeatedly for the deck you’re using to select B, C, or S  
before you start recording.  
“B,” “C,” or “S” appears in the display.  
2 Press ) to fast-forward  
the tape to its end. The tape  
counter shows the  
approximate remaining  
time.  
If you can’t get satisfying results when recording FM broadcasts  
with the Dolby NR system  
Press MPX FILTER (multiplex filter) (see page 22) with the Dolby NR system  
on. The filter turns on to make the Dolby NR system work more effectively.  
“FILTER” appears in the display.  
* Dolby noise reduction and HX  
Pro headroom extension  
manufactured under license from  
Dolby Laboratories Licensing  
Corporation. HX Pro originated  
by Bang & Olufsen.  
“DOLBY“, the double-D symbol  
a and “HX PRO” are  
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories  
Licensing Corporation.  
5
 
Basic Operations  
Playing a Tape  
2 3  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
§
§
REC LEVEL  
5
4
6
3
7
2
8
1
9
0
10  
A
COUNTER  
MEMORY RESET  
B
RESET  
MEMORY  
RMS  
START  
PITCH CONTROL  
DUBBING LEVEL  
BALANCE  
ON/OFF BLANK SKIP AUTO PAUSE RMS  
/
DISPLAY  
SET  
1
2
3
MPX FILTER  
4
A
-DOLBY NR-B  
CHECK  
+
5
6
MIN  
MAX  
L
R
-
RMS  
+
PAUSE  
REC MUTE  
REC  
PAUSE  
REC MUTE  
REC  
DIR MODE  
7
A
-AUTO CAL-B  
A+B REC  
10  
SYNCHRO DUBBING  
START (DECK P)  
HIGH  
>10  
NORMAL  
+
REC OFF PLAY  
8
9
(AMS) (AMS)  
(AMS) (AMS)  
0
)
P
R
r
0
)
P
R
r
A
B
PHONE LEVEL  
TIMER  
START  
P
B
PHONES  
POWER  
p
(
p
(
9
9
CLEAR  
BACK  
FRONT  
5 4  
• See page 7 for hookup  
information.  
Turn on the amplifier and select the tape deck position.  
1
2
3
• You can play a tape on either  
deck.  
Set TIMER to OFF and press POWER.  
To adjust the pitch (Pitch  
Control function)  
ON/OFF  
Press § OPEN/CLOSE and insert a cassette,  
then press the button again to close the  
1
PITCH CONTROL  
+
cassette holder.  
With the side you want to play  
facing you.  
Press PITCH CONTROL ON/  
OFF so that “TAPE SPEED”  
appears in the display.  
Turn PITCH CONTROL  
clockwise to raise the pitch, or  
counterclockwise to lower it.  
You can adjust it during  
playback on deck A or  
Select the direction mode.  
4
To play back  
Press DIR MODE repeatedly to select  
One side only  
A
normal-speed dubbing.  
Press PITCH CONTROL ON/  
OFF to turn off “TAPE  
Both sides continuously*  
a
Both decks in succession* RELAY  
SPEED” when not in use.  
* The deck automatically stops after playing back five times.  
To play a tape recorded  
with the Dolby NR system  
Press DOLBY NR repeatedly  
to select the same position that  
the tape was recorded in—B,  
C, or S.  
Press (.  
5
The deck starts playing. Adjust the volume on the amplifier.  
To  
Press  
You can connect the  
headphones to PHONES  
You can adjust the headphone  
volume with PHONE LEVEL  
+/–. Press – to lower the  
volume, or + to raise it.  
The adjustment range is – to  
0 dB.  
Stop playing  
p
Start playback from the reverse side  
Pause  
9
PAUSE P. Press the button again to  
resume play.  
Fast-forward or rewind  
Take out the cassette  
) or 0 when the deck is stopped  
§ OPEN/CLOSE  
6
 
Getting Started  
Hookups  
Unpacking  
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)  
• Remote commander (remote) RM-J903 (1)*  
• Sony size AA (R6) batteries (2)*  
Connect the tape deck to the amplifier as shown below.  
Tape deck  
Ç
Amplifier  
* not supplied with the U.S.A. and Canadian models  
LINE  
TAPE  
Inserting batteries into the remote  
IN OUT  
REC OUT  
IN  
L
L
L
L
Insert two size-AA (R6) batteries, matching the + and –  
on the batteries with the markings inside the battery  
compartment. When using the remote, point it at the  
remote control sensor g on the tape deck.  
R
R
R
R
ç
ç: Signal flow  
Connecting the tape deck to a Sony amplifier or a receiver  
through CONTROL S connectors (U.S.A. and Canadian  
models only)  
Connect the components through the CONTROL S connectors  
using a CONTROL S cable (not supplied). When using this  
connection, the deck accepts only remote commands from the  
amplifier or receiver. The remote control sensor on the tape  
deck will not function.  
Tape deck  
Amplifier/receiver  
CONTROL S  
CONTROL S  
Hooking Up the System  
IN  
OUT  
Ç
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.  
CONTROL S cable  
(not supplied)  
ç: Signal flow  
TC-WA9ES  
Note  
For more information on the availability of Sony amplifier or  
receiver with a CONTROL S connector, contact your nearest  
Sony dealer.  
to LINE OUT  
to LINE IN  
to an AC outlet  
(or a switched  
outlet on the  
amplifier for  
using a timer)  
to REC OUT  
to TAPE IN  
Amplifier  
to a  
wall outlet  
7
 
Getting Started  
Setting the voltage selector (not supplied  
with the U.S.A., Canadian, and Australian  
models)  
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  
220V  
240V  
120V  
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 4 to 6; for advanced  
operations, go to the sections immediately after this one.  
8
 
Advanced Playback Operations  
Note on the number indication in the display  
The number indication in the display shows the number of  
times you’ve pressed ) (or 0). During the deck is fast-  
forwarding (or rewinding), the number decreases one by one to  
indicate the number of tracks until the track you want to locate.  
Locating a Track (Multi-AMS/  
Auto Play/Memory Play/Blank  
Skip)  
You can change the track you want to locate even  
while the deck is in Multi-AMS operation  
Press ) (or 0).  
You can locate the following/previous tracks within 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) or automatically skip over blank  
spaces (Blank Skip).  
Notes  
• The Multi-AMS function may not work correctly if:  
— the blank space between tracks is less than 4 seconds  
long.  
0/)  
RESET  
0/)  
— there is a passage of low frequencies or very low volume  
within a track.  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
§
§
REC LEVEL  
— the signal strength of the left and right channels are very  
different.  
5
4
6
3
7
2
8
1
9
0
10  
A
COUNTER  
B
RESET  
MEMORY  
RESET  
MEMORY  
RMS  
START  
PITCH CONTROL  
DUBBING LEVEL  
BALANCE  
ON/OFF BLANK SKIP AUTO PAUSE RMS  
/
DISPLAY  
SET  
1
2
3
• Even if DIR MODE is set to a, the deck stops when the  
current side reaches the end during Multi-AMS operation.  
• Do not turn on the Pitch Control function (see page 6) while  
using the Blank Skip function on deck A. If you do, the  
Blank Skip function may not work properly.  
• Since the counter is not a digital clock, it will differ from the  
actual elapsed playback or recording time.  
MPX FILTER  
4
A
-DOLBY NR-B  
CHECK  
+
5
6
MIN  
MAX  
L
R
-
RMS  
+
PAUSE  
REC MUTE  
REC  
PAUSE  
REC MUTE  
REC  
A
-AUTO CAL-B  
A+B REC  
10  
SYNCHRO DUBBING  
START (DECK P)  
HIGH  
>10  
NORMAL  
+
REC OFF PLAY DIR MODE  
7
(AMS) (AMS)  
8
9
(AMS) (AMS)  
0
)
P
R
r
0
)
P
R
r
A
B
PHONE LEVEL  
TIMER  
START  
P
B
PHONES  
POWER  
p
9
(
p
9
(
CLEAR  
BACK  
FRONT  
9/( BLANK SKIP MEMORY  
9/(  
Note  
Check the direction indicator of the deck you use. When you  
locate a track on the reverse side (when “ª” lights up), press  
the button(s) in the parentheses.  
To locate  
Press  
The beginning of the  
next or succeeding  
tracks  
) (or 0) as many times as you  
want during playback.  
For example, to locate 2 tracks  
ahead, press twice.  
(Multi-AMS)  
The beginning of the  
current track  
0 (or )) once during playback  
(Multi-AMS)  
The beginning of the  
preceding tracks  
(Multi-AMS)  
0 (or )) as many times as you  
want during playback.  
For example, to locate 2 tracks  
behind, press three times.  
MEMORY on the deck you’re using  
repeatedly until “MEMORY”  
disappears in the display. Then  
press 0 (or )) while holding  
down ( (or 9).  
The beginning of a  
tape (Auto Play)  
A particular point on a  
tape (Memory Play)  
MEMORY on the deck you’re using  
repeatedly until “MEMORY”  
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 0 (or ))  
while holding down ( (or 9).  
(Press 0 or ) to stop at “0.00”.)  
Tracks following  
BLANK SKIP until “BLANK SKIP”  
spaces of 13 seconds or appears in the display. Press again  
more (Blank Skip)  
to turn off the function when not in  
use.  
9
 
Advanced Playback Operations  
4
Repeat Steps 2 and 3 to program more tracks.  
Creating Your Own Program  
(RMS Play)  
·
2 5  
FRONT  
RMS  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14 15  
BACK  
By creating a program, you can play back tracks on  
deck A in any order that you want. The Random  
Music Sensor (RMS) function lets you create a program  
of up to 30 tracks, from the 1st to the 15th track on each  
side of the tape.  
Track number  
Order on the program  
If “FULL” appears in the display  
RMS buttons (RMS/START,  
0/) 9/(  
DISPLAY, CHECK, SET)  
This means that you’ve already programmed 30 tracks  
and can’t program any more.  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
§
§
REC LEVEL  
5
4
6
3
7
2
8
1
9
0
10  
5
Press RMS/START to start RMS Play.  
The peak level meters appear in the display.  
A
COUNTER  
MEMORY RESET  
B
RESET  
MEMORY  
RMS  
START  
PITCH CONTROL  
DUBBING LEVEL  
BALANCE  
ON/OFF BLANK SKIP AUTO PAUSE RMS  
/
DISPLAY  
SET  
1
2
3
MPX FILTER  
4
A
-DOLBY NR-B  
CHECK  
+
5
6
MIN  
MAX  
L
R
-
RMS  
+
PAUSE  
REC MUTE  
REC  
PAUSE  
REC MUTE  
REC  
A
-AUTO CAL-B  
A+B REC  
10  
HIGH  
>10  
NORMAL  
+
REC OFF PLAY DIR MODE  
7
(AMS) (AMS)  
8
9
(AMS) (AMS)  
0
)
P
R
r
0
)
P
R
r
SYNCHRO DUBBING  
START (DECK P)  
A
B
PHONE LEVEL  
TIMER  
START  
P
B
PHONES  
POWER  
p
9
(
p
9
(
CLEAR  
BACK  
FRONT  
To stop RMS Play  
Press p (CLEAR) once. The RMS program still remains.  
p
Number buttons  
1
2
Press RMS/START.  
“RMS” and a flashing cursor appear in the display.  
To cancel RMS Play  
Press p (CLEAR) repeatedly until the peak level meters appear  
in the display or eject the tape in deck A. When RMS Play is  
canceled, the RMS program is automatically erased.  
Press 9 (BACK) or ( (FRONT) to select the side  
of the tape.  
ª” or “·” appears in the display.  
To alternate between the RMS and peak level meter  
displays  
Press DISPLAY.  
3
Press number button(s) to enter the track number  
you want.  
You can play the program again after RMS Play ends  
Press RMS/START.  
·
1 7  
FRONT  
RMS  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 13 14 15  
BACK  
Notes  
• The RMS function may not work properly if a blank space  
between tracks is short.  
Track number  
• If there is a long blank space between tracks, the deck may  
fast-forward a portion of the blank space.  
• If your program includes a number for a track that does not  
exist, the deck will skip that number during RMS Play.  
• You can create an RMS program only when both decks are  
stopped.  
Side of the cassette  
To enter a track number over 10  
Press >10 first, and then the number.  
Example: To enter 12; press >10, then 1 and 2.  
To enter a track number using ), 0, and SET  
Press ) or 0 repeatedly until the track number you  
want appears in the display, then press SET. To program  
the same track again, press SET once more.  
Checking the order of tracks in the program  
Press CHECK.  
Each time you press this button, the display shows the  
track numbers in the order they were programmed.  
After the last track in the program, “End” appears in  
the display.  
10  
 
Advanced Playback Operations  
Adding tracks to the end of a program  
Press p (CLEAR) once, and follow Steps 2 to 4 in  
“Creating Your Own Program (RMS Play)” on page 10.  
Playing a Tape Using a Timer  
You can start playing a tape at any time you want by  
connecting a timer (not supplied). Please refer to the  
instructions of the timer for further help.  
To create another program  
Press p (CLEAR) until the order on the program returns  
to 0 and the cursor flashes above track number 1 in the  
display, then follow Steps 2 to 4.  
TIMER DIR MODE  
OPEN/  
OPEN/  
§
CLOSE  
§
CLOSE  
REC LEVEL  
5
4
6
3
7
2
8
1
9
You can use your Sony stereo receiver’s remote to  
perform RMS programming  
0
10  
A
COUNTER  
MEMORY RESET  
B
RESET  
MEMORY  
RMS  
START  
PITCH CONTROL  
DUBBING LEVEL  
BALANCE  
ON/OFF BLANK SKIP AUTO PAUSE RMS  
/
DISPLAY  
SET  
1
2
3
MPX FILTER  
4
A
-DOLBY NR-B  
CHECK  
+
5
6
MIN  
MAX  
L
R
-
RMS  
+
PAUSE  
REC MUTE  
REC  
PAUSE  
REC MUTE  
REC  
A
-AUTO CAL-B  
A+B REC  
10  
HIGH  
>10  
NORMAL  
+
REC OFF PLAY DIR MODE  
7
(AMS) (AMS)  
8
9
(AMS) (AMS)  
0
)
P
R
r
0
)
P
R
r
SYNCHRO DUBBING  
START (DECK P)  
A
B
PHONE LEVEL  
TIMER  
START  
P
B
PHONES  
If your Sony stereo receiver’s remote has RMS buttons, do  
POWER  
p
9
(
p
9
(
CLEAR  
BACK  
FRONT  
the following steps.  
1 Turn on the receiver and press TAPE.  
2 Press RMS/START.  
9/(  
9/(  
3 Press ( or 9 to select the front or reverse side of the  
tape, and the number keys (and the >10 key) to specify  
the tracks.  
1
2
Insert (a) cassette(s) into either deck (or both decks).  
Make sure that the connections are correct (see page  
7).  
4 Press RMS/START again to start RMS Play.  
Prepare the tape deck for playback.  
Note  
For more information on the availability of Sony stereo  
receiver remotes with RMS capability, contact your  
nearest Sony dealer.  
For single-deck playback  
Press DIR MODE repeatedly to select A or a,  
then press ( or 9 to select the side of the tape.  
For playback of both decks in succession  
Press DIR MODE repeatedly to select RELAY, then press  
( or 9 on deck A to select the side of the tape.  
(Playback on deck B always starts from the front side of  
the tape.)  
3
Set TIMER on the tape deck to PLAY.  
Before you set the timer in Step 4 below;  
— select the Dolby NR system (see page 6)  
— adjust the pitch (see page 6)  
— activate the Blank Skip function (see page 9)  
4
5
Set the timer to the time you want.  
The tape deck turns off. When the set time arrives,  
the tape deck turns on and starts playing.  
After you have finished using the timer, set TIMER  
on the tape deck to OFF.  
Note  
If cassettes have been inserted into both decks for single-deck  
playback, playback will take place only on deck A.  
11  
 
Advanced Recording Operations  
To cancel the automatic calibration function  
Press p on the deck you’re using.  
Adjusting Bias and Recording  
Level Calibration Automatically  
If “AUTO CAL” flashes continuously  
The automatic calibration procedure has been interrupted by:  
— The end of the tape. Reverse the tape direction or rewind  
the tape to a new position that allows recording of the test  
tone.  
— Damaged tape or dirty heads. Change the cassette or clean  
and demagnetize the heads (see page 19).  
Since there are many different types of cassettes on the  
market, your tape deck automatically sets the  
appropriate equalization characteristics and bias  
current for each tape type (ATS: Automatic Tape  
Selection). However, you can get better recording  
results by doing the automatic bias current and the  
recording level calibration. You can do automatic  
calibration on either deck.  
Updating the calibration setting  
If you insert a cassette into either deck A or B and  
“AUTO CAL” appears in the display, it means that  
automatic calibration data in that deck for that tape  
type (I, II or IV) exists. However, we recommend that  
you repeat the automatic calibraion procedure each  
time you insert a new cassette since cassettes of the  
same type also vary in their characteristics.  
PAUSE P  
PAUSE P  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
§
§
REC LEVEL  
5
4
6
3
7
2
8
1
9
0
10  
A
COUNTER  
MEMORY RESET  
B
RESET  
MEMORY  
RMS  
START  
PITCH CONTROL  
DUBBING LEVEL  
BALANCE  
ON/OFF BLANK SKIP AUTO PAUSE RMS  
/
DISPLAY  
SET  
1
2
3
MPX FILTER  
4
A
-DOLBY NR-B  
CHECK  
+
5
6
MIN  
MAX  
L
R
-
RMS  
+
PAUSE  
REC MUTE  
REC  
PAUSE  
REC MUTE  
REC  
A
-AUTO CAL-B  
A+B REC  
10  
HIGH  
>10  
NORMAL  
+
REC OFF PLAY DIR MODE  
7
(AMS) (AMS)  
8
9
(AMS) (AMS)  
0
)
P
R
r
0
)
P
R
r
SYNCHRBBING  
START (DECK P)  
PHOE LEVEL  
TIMER  
START  
P
B
PHONES  
POWER  
p
9
(
p
9
(
CLEAR  
BACK  
FRONT  
9/( AUTO CAL  
9/(  
Before recalibrating, be sure to turn off “AUTO CAL”  
in the display by pressing AUTO CAL. Then start from  
Step 2 of the automatic calibration procedure.  
1
Insert the cassette you want to record on into either  
deck.  
Make sure the record-protect tabs on the cassette  
have not been removed.  
To erase calibration data on either deck A or B  
The automatic calibration data is stored even if you turn  
off the power (Memory Backup function). To erase the  
data, press p and RESET at the same time on the  
respective deck. “AUTO CAL” for that deck disappears,  
indicating that the data for the inserted tape type has been  
erased.  
2
3
Press AUTO CAL for the deck you’re using until  
“AUTO CAL” appears in the display.  
Press ( or 9 to select the side of the tape to be  
recorded.  
Press  
(
To select  
Notes  
• Automatic calibration works only when both decks are  
stopped.  
• You don’t have to select the Dolby NR system when doing  
automatic calibration since the Dolby NR system does not  
affect the calibration results.  
The front side  
The reverse side  
9
4
Press PAUSE P to start the automatic calibration  
procedure.  
The automatic calibration procedure starts (i.e.,  
recording test tones, rewinding, and playing back).  
During the calibration, the counter changes from 9  
to 0.  
·
CAL9  
AUTO CAL  
When the automatic calibration procedure ends, the  
tape rewinds to the original position, the counter  
returns to normal and the tape deck stops.  
5
Start the actual recording (see page 4).  
12  
 
Advanced Recording Operations  
Additional tasks during normal-speed dubbing  
You can make the following tasks only during normal-speed  
dubbing. During high-speed dubbing, only p works.  
Dubbing a Tape  
You can copy a tape in deck A to a tape in deck B at  
normal or high speed.  
Do the following:  
To  
Adjust the dubbing  
level  
Turn DUBBING LEVEL.  
To dub at the same level as the  
original, turn the control to the  
center-click position.  
PAUSE P  
AUTO PAUSE HIGH DUBBING LEVEL  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
§
§
REC LEVEL  
5
4
6
3
7
2
8
1
9
0
10  
A
COUNTER  
MEMORY RESET  
B
Select the Dolby NR  
system  
See pages 5 and 6.  
RESET  
MEMORY  
RMS  
START  
PITCH CONTROL  
DUBBING LEVEL  
BALANCE  
ON/OFF BLANK SKIP AUTO PAUSE RMS  
/
DISPLAY  
SET  
1
2
3
MPX FILTER  
4
A
-DOLBY NR-B  
CHECK  
+
5
6
MIN  
MAX  
L
R
-
RMS  
+
PAUSE  
REC MUTE  
REC  
PAUSE  
REC MUTE  
REC  
A
-AUTO CAL-B  
A+B REC  
10  
HIGH  
>10  
NORMAL  
+
REC OFF PLAY DIR MODE  
7
(AMS) (AMS)  
8
9
(AMS) (AMS)  
0
)
P
R
r
0
)
P
R
r
SYNCHRO DUBBING  
START (DECK P)  
A
B
PHONE LEVEL  
TIMER  
START  
P
B
PHONES  
POWER  
p
9
(
p
9
(
CLEAR  
BACK  
FRONT  
See page 6.  
Adjust the pitch  
Skip over blank spaces  
on the original  
Press BLANK SKIP before you  
start dubbing (see page 9).  
p 9/( DIR MODE NORMAL9/(  
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.  
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.  
Select the side(s) to be recorded on.  
You can add fade-in/out during dubbing  
Turn DUBBING LEVEL clockwise to fade in, or  
counterclockwise to fade out.  
To record on  
Press DIR MODE repeatedly to  
select  
One side  
A
Both sides  
a. Recording on the reverse  
side on deck B starts  
independently of playback on  
deck A.  
Dubbing only specific tracks (Auto Pause)  
1
Press AUTO PAUSE before or during normal-speed  
dubbing.  
RELAY. Recording on the reverse  
side on deck B starts  
simultaneously with playback of  
the reverse side on deck A.  
“AUTO PAUSE” appears in the display.  
At the end of each track, both deck A and deck B  
pauses.  
2
3
Locate the track you want to record next on deck A  
(see page 9), then stop the tape.  
3
4
Press HIGH or NORMAL to select the dubbing  
speed.  
“HIGH” or “NORM” appears in the display.  
Press PAUSE P on deck B to resume dubbing.  
Select the side from which to start dubbing.  
To cancel the Auto Pause function  
Press AUTO PAUSE again to turn off “AUTO PAUSE” in the  
display.  
Press  
(
To record from  
The front side  
The reverse side  
9
Note  
Do not turn on the Pitch Control function (see page 6) or Blank  
Skip Function (see page 9) while using the Auto Pause  
function. If you do, the Auto Pause function may not work  
properly.  
5
Press PAUSE P on deck B to start dubbing.  
To stop dubbing  
During  
Press  
(Continued)  
Normal-speed dubbing  
High-speed dubbing  
p on deck B  
p on either deck  
13  
 
Advanced Recording Operations  
Dubbing only specific portions  
You can do this only during normal-speed dubbing.  
Recording on Both Decks in  
Succession (Relay Recording)  
1
2
3
Press p on deck A at the portion you want to skip.  
Deck B changes to recording pause.  
You can make a continuous recording that starts on a  
cassette in deck A and ends on a cassette in deck B.  
Locate the point you want to resume recording on  
deck A, then stop the tape.  
9/( REC r DIR MODE  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
§
§
Press PAUSE P on deck B to resume dubbing.  
REC LEVEL  
5
4
6
3
7
2
8
1
9
0
10  
A
COUNTER  
MEMORY RESET  
B
RESET  
MEMORY  
RMS  
START  
PITCH CONTROL  
DUBBING LEVEL  
BALANCE  
ON/OFF BLANK SKIP AUTO PAUSE RMS  
/
DISPLAY  
SET  
1
2
3
MPX FILTER  
4
A
-DOLBY NR-B  
CHECK  
+
5
6
MIN  
MAX  
L
R
-
RMS  
+
PAUSE  
REC MUTE  
REC  
PAUSE  
REC MUTE  
REC  
A
-AUTO CAL-B  
A+B REC  
10  
SYNCHRO DUBBING  
START (DECK P)  
HIGH  
>10  
NORMAL  
+
REC OFF PLAY DIR MODE  
7
(AMS) (AMS)  
8
9
(AMS) (AMS)  
0
)
P
R
r
0
)
P
R
r
A
B
PHONE LEVEL  
TIMER  
START  
P
B
PHONES  
POWER  
p
9
(
p
9
(
CLEAR  
BACK  
FRONT  
1
Insert blank cassettes into both decks.  
Make sure that record-protect tabs on the cassettes  
have not been removed.  
2
3
4
Select the Dolby NR system for both decks (see page  
5).  
Press DIR MODE repeatedly until “RELAY”  
appears in the display.  
Press REC r on deck A.  
Deck A changes to recording pause.  
5
6
Start playing the program source.  
Adjust the recording level and balance (see pages 4  
and 5).  
7
Start recording.  
To record from  
The front side  
Press  
( on deck A  
9 on deck A  
The reverse side  
To stop Relay Recording  
During  
Press  
Recording on deck A  
Recording on deck B  
p on deck A  
p on deck B  
Note  
Make sure that “·” on deck B appears in the display. If it  
doesn’t, press ( on deck B once; otherwise, Relay Recording  
stops when the reverse side of the cassette in deck B finishes.  
14  
 
Advanced Recording Operations  
Recording the Same Source on  
Both Decks (Simultaneous  
Recording)  
Recording Your Own Program  
(RMS Dubbing)  
You can record an RMS program that you’ve created  
(see “Creating Your Own Program (RMS Play)” on  
page 10). This function works only at normal speed.  
You can record the same source on cassettes in deck A  
and B at the same time.  
RMS/START NORMAL PAUSE P 9/(  
9/( DIR MODE A+B REC PAUSE P 9/(  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
§
§
REC LEVEL  
5
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
§
§
4
6
3
7
REC LEVEL  
5
2
8
4
6
1
9
3
7
0
10  
2
8
A
COUNTER  
MEMORY RESET  
B
RESET  
MEMORY  
1
9
0
10  
A
COUNTER  
MEMORY RESET  
B
RMS  
START  
PITCH CONTROL  
DUBBING LEVEL  
BALANCE  
ON/OFF BLANK SKIP AUTO PAUSE RMS  
/
DISPLAY  
SET  
RESET  
MEMORY  
1
2
3
MPX FILTER  
4
A
-DOLBY NR-B  
CHECK  
RMS  
START  
+
5
6
MIN  
MAX  
L
R
PITCH CONTROL  
DUBBING LEVEL  
BALANCE  
ON/OFF BLANK SKIP AUTO PAUSE RMS  
/
DISPLAY  
SET  
-
RMS  
+
PAUSE  
REC MUTE  
REC  
PAUSE  
REC MUTE  
REC  
A
-AUTO CAL-B  
A+B REC  
10  
SYNCHRO DUBBING  
START (DECK P)  
HIGH  
>10  
NORMAL  
+
1
2
3
REC OFF PLAY DIR MODE  
7
(AMS) (AMS)  
8
9
(AMS) (AMS)  
0
)
P
R
r
0
)
P
R
r
MPX FILTER  
4
A
-DOLBY NR-B  
CHECK  
A
B
PHONE LEVEL  
+
5
6
MIN  
MAX  
L
R
TIMER  
START  
P
B
PHONES  
-
RMS  
+
PAUSE  
REC MUTE  
REC  
PAUSE  
REC MUTE  
REC  
A
-AUTO CAL-B  
A+B REC  
10  
SYNCHRO UBING  
START (DECK P)  
HIGH  
>10  
NORMAL  
+
REC OFF PLAY DIR MODE  
7
POWER  
p
9
(
p
9
(
(AMS) (AMS)  
8
9
(AMS) (AMS)  
0
)
P
R
r
0
)
P
R
r
A
B
PONE LEVEL  
TIMER  
START  
P
B
CLEAR  
BACK  
FRONT  
PHONES  
POWER  
p
9
(
p
9
(
CLEAR  
BACK  
FRONT  
1
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.  
1
Insert blank cassettes into both decks.  
Make sure that record-protect tabs on the cassettes  
have not been removed.  
2
3
Select the Dolby NR system for both decks (see page  
5).  
2
3
4
Program tracks on deck A (see Steps 1 to 4 on page  
10).  
Select the side(s) to be recorded on.  
Press NORMAL to change the tape deck to dubbing  
standby.  
Press DIR MODE  
To record on  
repeatedly to select  
Select the side of the tape in deck B you want to  
record on.  
Only one side  
Both sides  
A
a
Press  
(
To start recording  
On the front side  
On the reverse side  
4
Press A+B REC.  
Both decks change to recording pause.  
9
5
Press RMS/START or PAUSE P on deck B to start  
RMS Dubbing.  
5
6
Start playing the program source.  
Adjust the recording level and balance (see pages 4  
and 5).  
To stop RMS Dubbing  
Press p on deck B. The RMS program remains even after RMS  
Dubbing stops.  
7
Select the side you want to start recording from on  
both decks.  
To insert a blank space on the tape before you start  
RMS Dubbing  
You can insert a blank space of 4 seconds or more on the  
tape in deck B by pressing REC MUTE R on deck B after  
Step 4.  
To record from  
The front side  
Press  
(
9
The reverse side  
For details, see “Inserting a Blank Space During Recording  
(Record Muting)” on page 16.  
8
Press PAUSE P on deck B.  
Simultaneous Recording starts.  
A blank of 10 seconds is automatically inserted on the  
tape when you start RMS Dubbing if:  
— you insert a new cassette into deck B.  
To stop Simultaneous Recording  
Press p on both decks.  
— the tape in deck B is completely rewound to its  
beginning and automatically stopped.  
PAUSE P and REC MUTE R (see page 16) on deck B  
can control both decks at the same time  
During Simultaneous Recording, PAUSE P and REC  
MUTE R on deck B control both decks, but not PAUSE P  
and REC MUTE R on deck A.  
15  
 
Advanced Recording Operations  
Inserting a Blank Space During  
Recording (Record Muting)  
Synchro-Recording With a CD  
Player  
(Not Available on U.S.A. and Canadian  
Models)  
You can insert a blank space of 4 seconds between each  
track. The blank spaces allow you to locate the start of  
specific tracks afterwards using the Multi-AMS  
function (see page 9). You can also use this function to  
erase unwanted portions on a tape.  
By pressing CD SYNCHRO START on the remote (not  
supplied with U.S.A. and Canadian models), you can  
perform synchro-recording on your tape deck with a  
Sony CD player. This function is possible only with  
Sony CD players with remote control capability.  
REC MUTE R  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
§
§
REC LEVEL  
5
4
6
3
7
2
8
1
9
0
10  
A
COUNTER  
MEMORY RESET  
B
RESET  
MEMORY  
RMS  
START  
PITCH CONTROL  
DUBBING LEVEL  
BALANCE  
ON/OFF BLANK SKIP AUTO PAUSE RMS  
/
DISPLAY  
SET  
COUNTER  
1
2
3
MPX FILTER  
4
A
-DOLBY NR-B  
CHECK  
+
5
6
MIN  
MAX  
L
R
-
RMS  
+
PAUSE  
REC MUTE  
REC  
PAUSE  
REC MUTE  
REC  
A
-AUTO CAL-B  
A+B REC  
10  
SYNCHRO DUBBING  
START (DECK P)  
HIGH  
>10  
NORMAL  
+
REC OFF PLAY DIR MODE  
7
RESET MEMORY  
(AMS) (AMS)  
8
9
(AMS) (AMS)  
0
)
P
R
r
0
)
P
R
r
A
B
PHONE LEVEL  
TIMER  
START  
P
B
PHONES  
POWER  
p
9
(
p
9
(
CLEAR  
BACK  
FRONT  
0
9
p
)
(
P
r
R
PAUSE P  
A
DECK  
B
CD SYNCHRO  
1
2
Start recording on either deck.  
DECK A/B  
CD SYNCHRO  
STANDBY  
START  
STOP  
START STANDBY  
P
=
+
Press REC MUTE R where you want to insert a  
blank space.  
CD  
CASSETTE DECK  
g
“REC” flashes in the display and a blank is recorded  
on the tape.  
After 4 seconds, “P” lights up and the tape deck  
changes to recording pause.  
1
2
3
4
Insert a CD into the CD player.  
Insert a cassette into deck B.  
Set DECK A/B to B.  
3
Press PAUSE P to resume recording.  
Press CD SYNCHRO STANDBY.  
The CD player changes to play pause and deck B to  
recording pause.  
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 to resume recording.  
5
Press CD SYNCHRO START.  
Deck B starts recording, and then the CD player  
starts playing.  
To pause Synchro-Recording  
Press P on the tape deck and CD player simultaneously.  
Press both buttons again to resume Synchro-Recording.  
To stop Synchro-Recording  
Press CD SYNCHRO STOP.  
You can use the remote of your tape deck to operate  
the CD player  
To start CD play, press P twice; to pause CD play, press  
P once; to locate a CD track, press = or +.  
16  
 
AdvancedRecordingOperations  
Notes  
• Do not leave the TIMER switch at REC, or the tape deck will  
automatically start recording the next time you turn on the  
tape deck.  
• During timer recording, recording starts from the side of the  
tape being used when the power turns off.  
Recording Using a Timer  
You can start recording on a tape at any time you want  
by connecting a timer (not supplied). Please also refer  
to the instructions of the timer for further help.  
In Relay Recording, however, recording on deck B always  
starts from the front side of the tape.  
TIMER  
9/(  
9/(  
• Do not insert cassettes into both decks when you do single-  
deck recording. If cassettes are inserted into both decks and  
A” or “a” appears in the display, Simultaneous  
Recording will start and the same material will be recorded  
on both tapes.  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
§
§
REC LEVEL  
5
4
6
3
7
2
8
1
9
0
10  
A
COUNTER  
MEMORY RESET  
B
RESET  
MEMORY  
RMS  
START  
PITCH CONTROL  
DUBBING LEVEL  
BALANCE  
ON/OFF BLANK SKIP AUTO PAUSE RMS  
/
DISPLAY  
SET  
1
2
3
MPX FILTER  
4
A
-DOLBY NR-B  
CHECK  
+
5
6
MIN  
MAX  
L
R
-
RMS  
+
PAUSE  
REC MUTE  
REC  
PAUSE  
REC MUTE  
REC  
A
-AUTO CAL-B  
A+B REC  
10  
SYNCHRO DUBBING  
START (DECK P)  
HIGH  
>10  
NORMAL  
+
REC OFF PLAY DIR MODE  
7
(AMS) (AMS)  
8
9
(AMS) (AMS)  
0
)
P
R
r
0
)
P
R
r
A
B
PHONE LEVEL  
TIMER  
START  
P
B
PHONES  
POWER  
p
9
(
p
9
(
CLEAR  
BACK  
FRONT  
1
Insert (a) cassette(s) into either deck (or both decks).  
Make sure that the connections are correct (see page  
7).  
2
3
Turn on the amplifier and play the program source  
you want to record.  
Prepare the tape deck for recording.  
For single-deck recording  
Follow Steps 4 to 6 on page 4, and press ( or 9 to  
select the side of the tape.  
For recording on both decks  
For Relay Recording, follow Steps 2 to 4, and 6 on page  
14.  
For Simultaneous Recording, follow Steps 2 to 4, 6, and 7  
on page 15.  
4
On the tape deck, set TIMER to REC.  
Before you set the timer in Step 5 below;  
— select the Dolby NR system (see page 5)  
— turn on the multiplex filter (see page 5)  
— do automatic calibration (see page 12)  
5
6
Set the timer to the time you want.  
The tape deck turns off. When the set time comes,  
the tape deck turns on and starts recording.  
After you have used the timer, set TIMER on the  
tape deck to OFF.  
17  
 
Additional Information  
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.  
• 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.  
Side A  
On power sources  
• 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.  
• 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.  
Tab for side A  
Tab for side B  
To record on a tape with a missing record-protect tab  
Cover the respective tab hole with adhesive tape.  
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.  
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.  
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:  
Type II  
Type IV  
— on a soft surface such as a rug that might block the  
ventilation holes on the bottom.  
— in a location near heat sources.  
— in a place subject to direct sunlight.  
— in an inclined position.  
Detector slots  
Detector slots  
— in a place subject to excessive dust or mechanical shock.  
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 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.  
On handling cassettes  
• To prevent the heads and tape path from getting dirty, avoid  
touching the tape surface of a cassette.  
For the customers in the U.S.A.  
For detailed safety precautions, see the leaflet “IMPORTANT  
SAFEGUARDS”.  
• Place cassettes away from equipment with magnets, such as  
speakers and amplifiers, which may cause tape distortion or  
erase the recordings.  
• Do not expose cassettes to direct sunlight, extremely cold  
temperature, or moisture.  
If you have any questions or problems concerning your  
tape deck, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
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Additional Information  
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.  
Inside the cassette holder  
Pinch rollers  
Capstans  
Erasing head  
Recording/playback head  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
OPEN/  
CLOSE  
§
§
REC LEVEL  
5
4
6
3
7
2
8
1
9
0
10  
A
COUNTER  
MEMORY RESET  
B
RESET  
MEMORY  
RMS  
START  
PITCH CONTROL  
DUBBING LEVEL  
BALANCE  
ON/OFF BLANK SKIP AUTO PAUSE RMS  
/
DISPLAY  
SET  
1
2
3
MPX FILTER  
4
A
-DOLBY NR-B  
CHECK  
5
6
MIN  
MAX  
L
R
-
RMS  
+
PAUSE  
REC MUTE  
REC  
PAUSE  
REC MUTE  
REC  
REC OFF PLAY DIR MODE  
7
A
-AUTO CAL-B  
A+B REC  
10  
SYNCHRO DUBBING  
START (DECK P)  
HIGH  
>10  
NORMAL  
+
(
A
M
S
)
(
A
M
S
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8
9
(
A
M
S
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A
M
S
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0
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P
R
r
0
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P
R
r
A
B
PHONE LEVEL  
TIMER  
START  
P
B
PHONES  
POWER  
p
p
9
(
9
(
CLEAR  
BACK  
FRONT  
POWER  
§ OPEN/CLOSE  
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
2
Turn on the tape deck.  
Set the volume control on the amplifier to  
minimum.  
3
4
Press § OPEN/CLOSE to open the cassette holder.  
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.  
Do not insert a cassette until the cleaned areas are  
completely dry.  
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Additional Information  
The tape stops before the tape has been fully rewound.  
/ The tape is slack. Take up the tape slack.  
/ If “MEMORY” is shown in the display, press  
MEMORY repeatedly until “MEMORY”  
disappears.  
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 cassette shell is bent. Use another cassette.  
The Multi-AMS function does not work properly.  
/ 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.  
/ The space before a track is less than 4 seconds  
long. Insert a blank space of 4 seconds using  
REC MUTE R.  
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.  
/ Check that the cassette is inserted correctly and  
the cassette holder is closed completely.  
/ The signal strength of the left and right channels  
are very different.  
/ There is noise in the space before a track.  
/ You pressed ) (or 0) immediately before the  
beginning of the next track or immediately after  
the beginning of the current track.  
Playback or recording begins when the power is turned on.  
/ Set TIMER on the tape deck to OFF.  
The tape deck does not play or record.  
/ There is no cassette in the cassette holder.  
/ The cassette holder is not completely closed.  
/ The tape has come to the end.  
The tape deck fast-forwards the tape while a track is  
playing.  
/ The tape deck’s Blank Skip function is on and  
silent or low-volume portions are skipped. Press  
BLANK SKIP to turn off “BLANK SKIP” in the  
display.  
/ The tape is slack. Take up the tape slack.  
/ The record-protect tab has been removed from  
the cassette (see page 18).  
/ 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 19).  
The Dolby NR function does not work during playback.  
/ The Pitch Control function is on and the  
frequency characteristics of the sound is altered.  
Press PITCH CONTROL ON/OFF to turn off the  
function.  
/ The recording/playback head is magnetized.  
Demagnetize it (see page 19).  
There is excessive wow, flutter or sound drop-out.  
/ The capstans and pinch rollers are dirty. Clean  
them (see page 19).  
There is excessively loud tape transport noise during fast-  
forwarding or rewinding.  
/ This noise is caused by the cassette and is not a  
mechanical problem.  
There is a decrease in sound level, sound drop-out, or poor  
reproduction of high frequencies./The tape does not erase  
completely./Noise increases.  
§ OPEN/CLOSE does not work.  
/ The recording/playback head and tape path are  
/ The tape deck is recording. Press p to stop  
recording before pressing § OPEN/CLOSE.  
/ There has been a power failure or the power cord  
has been disconnected during tape operation.  
Reconnect the power.  
dirty. Clean them (see page 19).  
/ The recording/playback head is magnetized.  
Demagnetize it (see page 19).  
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 setting 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.  
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Additional Information  
Power consumption  
30 W  
Specifications  
Dimensions (approx) (w/h/d)  
430 × 135 × 350 mm (w/h/d)  
(17 × 5 3 × 13 7  
inches)  
including projecting parts and controls  
Mass (approx.)  
/8  
/8  
System  
Recording system  
4-track 2-channel stereo  
6.5 kg (14 lbs 6 oz)  
Fast-winding time (approx.)  
90 sec. (with Sony C-60 cassette)  
Supplied accessories  
Bias  
Audio connecting cords (2 phono plugs - 2 phono  
AC bias  
plugs) (2)  
Remote commander RM-J903 (1)*  
Sony size AA (R6) batteries (2)*  
Signal-to-noise ratio (at peak level, weighted, and with Dolby NR off)  
Type I tape, Sony Type I (NORMAL): 56 dB  
Type II tape, Sony Type II (HIGH): 58 dB  
Type IV tape, Sony Type IV (METAL): 59 dB  
* not supplied with the U.S.A. and Canadian models  
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  
With Dolby S NR on: 10 dB at 100 Hz, 24 dB at 1 kHz  
Design and specifications are subject to change without  
notice.  
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): 25 - 16,000 Hz  
(±3 dB, IEC)  
Type II tape, Sony Type II (HIGH): 25 - 18,000 Hz  
(±3 dB, IEC)  
Type IV tape, Sony Type IV (METAL): 25 - 20,000 Hz  
(models for the U.S.A. and Canada), 25 - 19,000 Hz  
(models for other countries) (±3 dB, IEC)  
30 - 15,000 Hz (±3 dB, –4 dB recording)  
Wow and flutter  
±0.09% W. Peak (IEC)  
0.06% W. RMS (NAB)  
±0.16% W. Peak (DIN)  
Variable pitch range (approx.)  
–30 to +30%  
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 to 3 mW at a load impedance of  
32 ohms  
General  
Power requirements  
Where purchased  
U.S.A. and Canada  
Australia  
Power requirements  
120 V AC, 60 Hz  
240 V AC, 50/60 Hz  
Other countries  
120/220/240 V AC,  
50/60 Hz  
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Additional Information  
Multiplex filter  
A filter for eliminating the 19-kHz stereo  
carrier and the 38-kHz sub-carrier signals  
that may impair the Dolby NR system.  
Though tuners are usually equipped with  
this filter, if you got poor results when  
recording FM broadcasts with the Dolby  
NR system, your tuner may not have a  
filter or the filter may not be working. In  
this case, press the MPX FILTER button  
on the tape deck.  
Glossary  
Index  
ATS  
A
Automatic Tape Selection. The tape deck  
automatically sets the appropriate  
equalization characteristics and bias  
current according to the type of tape  
inserted in the deck.  
Adjusting  
balance 5  
bias and recording level  
calibration. See Automatic  
calibration  
headphone level 6  
pitch. See Pitch control  
function  
recording level 4  
ATS 12, 22  
Auto pause 13  
Auto play 9  
Automatic calibration  
The automatic adjustment of the bias  
current and recording level for the  
inserted tape.  
This adjustment works together with the  
deck’s ATS (Automatic Tape Selection,  
see above) to get the best possible  
recording results on any tape.  
Quick reverse function  
A function that quickly reverses the tape  
direction as soon as the tape deck detects  
the leader tape. This allows recording or  
playback to continue without a break  
even when the tape reaches the end. The  
quick reverse function does not operate  
and the deck does not reverse the tape  
direction until the tape ends completely  
when :  
—you start recording on the tape or begin  
playing the tape right before the start of  
the leader tape (less than 10 seconds  
before).  
—the leader tape is made of dark material  
that impedes the passage of light.  
—the leader tape has a striped pattern.  
—there is no leader tape in the cassette.  
—the base material for the magnetic  
coating is thin, as in a 120-minute tape.  
The tape deck may reverse the tape  
direction in the middle of the tape if:  
—there are folds, wrinkles, oil stains, or  
uneven patches of magnetic coating on  
the tape.  
Automatic calibration 12, 22  
Automatic tape selection. See  
ATS  
B
C
Dolby HX PRO system  
Blank skip 9  
A system that reduces distortion and  
noise in high-frequency response during  
recording. A tape recorded with this  
system produces the same high-quality  
sound even when played on other tape  
decks.  
Cassette. See Tape  
Checking  
remaining time 5  
Cleaning  
heads and tape path 19  
tape deck 18  
CONTROL S cable 7  
Cord  
Dolby NR (noise reduction) system  
A system that eliminates tape hiss noise  
by boosting low-level signals in the high-  
frequency range during recording, then  
lowering them during playback.  
There are four types of systems: A, B, C  
and S. Type A is for professional use (not  
available on your tape deck), and types B,  
C and S are for consumer use. Type S has  
the maximum noise reduction capability,  
followed by types C and B.  
AC power 8  
audio connecting 7  
D, E, F  
Dolby HX PRO system 5, 22  
Dolby NR system 5, 6, 22  
Dubbing  
—the quick reverse sensor is exposed to  
direct sunlight or other strong light  
sources.  
high-speed dubbing 13  
normal-speed dubbing 13  
only specific portions 14  
only specific tracks. See Auto  
pause  
Memory backup function  
Tape counter  
A function for storing settings even after  
the power is turned off. The settings  
stored include:  
—counter and counter memory settings  
—multiplex filter and Dolby NR settings  
—automatic calibration data  
—pitch adjustment, tape direction, and  
headphone volume settings.  
To reset parameters to their original  
factory settings, turn on the tape deck  
while holding down the RESET buttons of  
both decks A and B.  
A display element that shows the elapsed  
recording or playing time as a digital  
readout. Since the counter is not a digital  
clock, the displayed value will differ  
slightly from the actual elapsed recording  
or playing time. The counter value also  
includes the length of the leader tape.  
When deck A and B are operated at the  
same time, a slight difference may  
develop between both counters.  
G
H
Glossary 22  
Heads  
cleaning 19  
demagnetizing 19  
Hooking up  
tape deck to the amplifier 7  
through CONTROL S  
connectors 7  
Test tones  
Signals (10-kHz and 400-Hz) generated by  
the tape deck for bias current and  
recording level calibration.  
I, J, K  
Multi-AMS  
Inserting  
batteries into the remote 7  
Multi-Automatic Music Sensor is a  
function that locates the beginning of up  
to 30 tracks before or after the current  
track by detecting the blank space (of over  
4 seconds) between tracks.  
blank space during recording.  
See Record muting  
cassette 4, 6  
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Additional Information
L
Names of Controls  
Locating  
beginning of a tape. See Auto  
Buttons  
play  
A+B REC (simultaneous  
particular point. See Memory  
play  
recording) 15  
AUTO CAL 12  
tracks 9  
tracks following spaces. See  
Blank skip  
AUTO PAUSE 13  
BLANK SKIP 9  
CHECK 10  
DISPLAY 10  
M, N, O  
DOLBY NR 5, 6  
Memory backup function 12, 22  
Memory play 9  
Multi-AMS 9, 16, 22  
Multiplex filter 5, 22  
HIGH 13  
MEMORY 9  
MPX FILTER 5  
NORMAL 13, 15  
Number buttons 10  
PHONE LEVEL +/– 6  
PITCH CONTROL ON/OFF 6  
RESET 5, 9  
P, Q  
Pitch control function 6  
Playing  
basic playing 6  
timer playback 11  
Precautions 18  
RMS/START 10, 15  
SET 10  
STANDBY 16  
START 16  
( (forward play/RMS FRONT)  
4 - 6, 9 - 15, 17  
9 (reverse play/RMS BACK)  
5, 6, 9 - 15, 17  
), 0 (fast-forwarding and  
rewinding/AMS/RMS +/–) 5,  
6, 9, 10  
p (stop/RMS CLEAR) 5, 6, 10,  
13  
R
Random Music Sensor. See RMS  
dubbing or play  
Record muting 16  
Recording  
basic recording 4  
CD synchro-recording 16  
FM broadcasts 5  
PAUSE P 5, 6, 12, 13, 15, 16  
REC (recording) r 4, 14  
REC MUTE (record muting) R  
16  
on both decks in succession.  
See Relay recording  
the same source on both decks.  
See Simultaneous recording  
timer recording 17  
Relay recording 14  
Remote 7, 16  
§ OPEN/CLOSE 4, 5, 6, 19  
Switches  
DECK A/B 16  
RMS dubbing 15  
DIR MODE 4, 6, 11, 13 - 15  
POWER 4, 6, 19  
RMS play  
adding tracks 11  
TIMER 4, 6, 11, 17  
checking the order of tracks 10  
Controls  
S
T
BALANCE 5  
Simultaneous recording 15  
Specifications 21  
DUBBING LEVEL 13  
PITCH CONTROL 6  
REC (recording) LEVEL 4  
Supplied accessories 7, 21  
Connector  
Tape  
CONTROL S 7  
protecting recordings 5, 18  
record-protect tab 5, 18  
taking out 5, 6  
Jacks  
type 12, 18  
LINE IN 7  
LINE OUT 7  
PHONES 6  
Test tones 22  
Troubleshooting 20  
U, V, W, X, Y, Z  
Others  
Unpacking 7  
Cassette holder 4, 6, 19  
Peak level meters 4, 5, 10  
Remote control sensor 7  
Voltage selector 8  
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