Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product TC-WA9ES Sony
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3-798-768- 23 (1) 1995 by Sony Corporation Operating Instructions Ster eo Cassette Deck TC-W A9ES.
2 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.
3 T ABLE 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 Ski.
4 Basic Operations L R – ∞ dB + 2 – 4 a 0 + 8 + 6 +4 – 10 – 20 – 30 • 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. 1 Turn on the amplifier and play the program source you want to record.
Basic Operations Basic Operations 5 To Press Stop recording Start recording from the reverse side 9 Pause PAUSE P . Press the button again to resume recording. Take out the cassette § OPEN/CLOSE after stopping recording p To protect recordings against accidental erasure Break out the record-protect tab(s) (see page 18).
6 Basic Operations Playing a T ape • See page 7 for hookup information. • You can play a tape on either deck. To adjust the pitch (Pitch Control function) 5 Press ( .
7 Getting Started Basic Operations Hookups 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. Connect the tape deck to the amplifier as shown below.
8 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.
9 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.
10 Advanced Playback Operations Cr eating Y our Own Pr ogram (RMS Play) 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.
11 Advanced Playback Operations Playing a T ape 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.
Advanced Recording Operations 12 To cancel the automatic calibration function Press p on the deck you’re using. 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.
Advanced Recording Operations 13 Dubbing a T ape You can copy a tape in deck A to a tape in deck B at normal or high speed. Additional tasks during normal-speed dubbing You can make the following tasks only during normal-speed dubbing. During high-speed dubbing, only p works.
Advanced Recording Operations 14 Recording on Both Decks in Succession (Relay Recording) You can make a continuous recording that starts on a cassette in deck A and ends on a cassette in deck B. Dubbing only specific portions You can do this only during normal-speed dubbing.
Advanced Recording Operations 15 Recording the Same Sour ce on Both Decks (Simultaneous Recording) You can record the same source on cassettes in deck A and B at the same time. Recording Y our Own Pr ogram (RMS Dubbing) You can record an RMS program that you’ve created (see “Creating Your Own Program (RMS Play)” on page 10).
16 Additional Information Synchr o-Recording With a CD Player (Not Available on U.S.A. and Canadian Models) 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.
17 Additional Information Recording Using a T imer 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.
18 Additional Information Notes on Cassette T apes To protect a recording on side A or B Break out the respective tab. Pr ecautions On safety • Do not disassemble the cabinet — this may result in an electrical shock. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
19 Additional Information POWER § OPEN/CLOSE PHONE LEVEL A - AUTO CAL- B POWER 0 (AMS) p ) (AMS) PRr - RMS + CLEAR BACK FRONT PAUSE § OPEN/ CLOSE RESET PITCH CONTROL SYNCHRO DUBBING A B START P MEMO.
20 Additional Information T roubleshooting 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.
21 Additional Information Power consumption 30 W Dimensions (approx) (w/h/d) 430 × 135 × 350 mm (w/h/d) (17 × 5 3 / 8 × 13 7 / 8 inches) including projecting parts and controls Mass (approx.
22 Additional Information Glossary ATS 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. Automatic calibration The automatic adjustment of the bias current and recording level for the inserted tape.
23 Index Additional Information Names of Controls Buttons A+B REC (simultaneous recording) 15 AUTO CAL 12 AUTO PAUSE 13 BLANK SKIP 9 CHECK 10 DISPLAY 10 DOLBY NR 5, 6 HIGH 13 MEMORY 9 MPX FILTER 5 NOR.
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