Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product TC-SD1 Sony
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3-864-773- 11 (1) ©1998 by Sony Corporation TC-SD1 Ster eo Cassette Deck Operating Instructions.
2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
EN 3 The TC-SD1 tape deck is designed only for the CMT-SD1/SD3 and MDS-SD1 component system Here are some of the features you can use with this tape deck when connected with the CMT-SD1/SD3 compact Hi-Fi component system (see page 4). The MDS-SD1 is also available (see page 4).
4 5 3 4 1 2 5 4 3 1 2 Hooking up the system Complete steps 1 through 3 ( 1 through 4 for CMT-SD3) to hook up your system using the supplied cords. The front panel is made of tempered glass. Please remember to handle this unit carefully.
5 ç ç 1 Firmly connect the system cable to the SYSTEM CONTROL jack on the CMT-SD1/SD3. When using the MDS-SD1, connect to the SYSTEM CONTROL jack on the MDS-SD1. 3 For CMT-SD3, reconnect the Mains lead of the super woofer to the unswitched AC OUTLET on the TC-SD1.
6 Playing a tape You can use any type of tape, TYPE I (normal), TYPE II (CrO 2 ) or TYPE IV (metal), since the tape deck automatically detects the tape type (ATS 1) ).
7 To Stop playing Pause Fast-forward Rewind Find the succeeding track (AMS**) Find the preceding track (AMS**) Remove the cassette Adjust the volume Press π (or p *). ∏ (or P *). Press again to resume playing. π , then ) (or ) *) for the top side.
8 Recor ding a CD — CD Synchro Recording The CD SYNC button lets you record from a CD to a tape easily. You can use TYPE I (normal), TYPE II (CrO 2 ), or TYPE IV (metal) tape, since the tape deck automatically detects the tape type. 2 Press § on the tape deck to open the cassette tray and insert a blank tape.
9 7 Press ∏ on the tape deck. Recording starts. To stop recording Press π on the tape deck or p on the remote. Tips • When you press 1 / u on the tape deck while the CMT-SD1/SD3 is power on, only the tape deck turns on/off. Press 1 / u on the CMT-SD1/SD3 to turn on the CMT-SD1/SD3 component system.
10 To Stop recording Pause recording 2 Press § on the tape deck to open the cassette tray and insert a blank tape. Press § again to close the cassette tray. 3 Press FUNCTION on the CMT-SD1/SD3 until the source you want to record (such as “TUNER” or “AUX*”) appears in the display.
11 Tips • The TAPE indicator lights up in red when a cassette is inserted and goes off when no cassette is inserted. • When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low- level high-frequency signals, set DOLBY NR to “B” or “C” before step 5.
12 7 Press § on the tape deck to open the cassette tray and insert a blank tape. Press § again to close the cassette tray. 8 Press 1 / u on the CMT-SD1/SD3 to turn off the system. The tape deck is now ready for the timer recording. The power turns on automatically at the start time, the recorging starts, then the power turns off at the stop time.
13 To cancel timer recording Press TIMER SET. To change the setting Start again from step 1. To check the setting / To use the timer Press TIMER SELECT repeatedly until “REC” appears. The start time appears, followed by the stop time, the preset number, and “TAPE”, then the original display appears.
14 Cleaning the tape heads Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use. When the tape heads become dirty — the sound is distorted — there is a decrease in sound level — the sound drops out — the tape does not erase completely — the tape does not record.
15 T r oubleshooting If you run into any problem using this tape deck, use the following checklist. First, check that the mains lead is connected firmly and the speakers are connected correctly and firmly. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
16 Sony Corporation Printed in China Specifications Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo Frequency response (DOLBY NR OFF) 30 – 14,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassettes 30 – 15,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE II cassettes 30 – 15,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE IV cassettes Wow and flutter ±0.
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